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5 St Mary’s School Association are pleased to announce that Ben Waters and his Band supported by ‘Pop Club’
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September 2 Mon Mobile Library AP, P’thide, P’ton Various 5 Thurs Over 60s Trip to Trago Coach leaves 10.00 am Mills & House of Marbles Piddletrenthide 6 Fri ‘Summertime’ Charity All Saints’ Church, 7.30 pm Concert Piddletrenthide 11 Wed Guided Tour AD Plant Bourne Park, P’hinton 5.30–7.30 pm 13 Fri Coffee Morning P’thide Mem Hall 10.30 - 12 14 Sat Ride & Stride Various locations 14 Sat Duck Race Thimble Inn From 2 pm 14 Sat New Horizons Concert Former St John’s From 6.30 pm With BBQ Church, Plush 16 Mon Mobile Library AP, P’thide, P’ton Various 16 Mon Country Dancing begins P’thide Mem Hall 2.15–4.15 pm 21 Sat Autumn Jumble Sale P’thide Mem Hall 2.00 pm 24 Tues Parish Council Meeting P’thide Mem Hall 7.30 pm 27 Fri P’thide Lunch Club P’thide Mem Hall 12.30 pm 27 Fri ‘Horses in Art’ talk P’hton Village Hall 7.30 pm Richard Kay 28 Sat ’90 Years of Memories’ P’thide Mem Hall 3.00 pm 29 Sun Family Eucharist for Lyscombe Chapel 10.30 am Michaelmas 30 Mon Mobile Library AP, P’thide, P’ton Various 30 Mon Gardens Club Talk P’thide Mem Hall 7.30 pm
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10 From the editor ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
There can be few in the Valley who have not enjoyed the sunshine and blue skies of the past weeks ! While last summer would not have won any awards for endless blue skies and warmth, the difference this year is remarkable as we have barely needed more than thin shirts and shorts rather than thick jumpers and raincoats. Valley fetes too have benefitted from good weather (until the Gardens Club show today) - all have been well supported by helpers and visitors and a welcome opportunity to mingle with residents in a different community.
As the school holidays draw to a close, tractor activity lessens and hedgerow blackberries ripen, our Valley roads will resume their traffic pattern with commuters, parents, school transport and delivery vehicles. The speed of traffic and the safety of the roads is high on Piddle Valley First School’s agenda –also the main concern voiced to members of the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group at Valley fetes. Our front cover shows PC Mark Jones and Piddle Valley First School children displaying a speed gun and the winning ‘Keep Us Safe’ poster. Look out for posters through the Valley - it is hoped that they will be a reminder to us all not to exceed the speed limit – and help to ‘Keep Us Safe.
We have another instalment from the Novice Beekeeper, Neighbourhood Plan and Parish Council reports, one letter and an invitation from The Countrymen’s Club for older men who want to remain active and involved in the countryside. As ever, we are grateful to our advertisers; this issue sees more new advertisements – so do please let advertisers know that you discovered them in PVNV – and do please continue to share your news, views and events. Dot Browning
Contents Dates for your diary ~ Editorial ~ News from the Vicarage ~ Services ~ Obituaries ~ News, from the Villages ~ General News & Notices ~ Clubs, Groups, Organisations ~ Piddle Valley First School ~ Piddle Valley Neighbourhood Plan ~ Piddle Valley Parish Council ~ Piddle Valley Pursuits ~ Letters ~ Sport ~ Surgeries ~ www.piddlevalley.info
Photographs Cover - PCSO Mark Jones with Piddle Valley First School children, winning poster and speed gun © Neil Herbert Inside © Ted Brown, Sally Condon, Glyn Photographic, Neil Herbert, Tracey Jones, Julie Roughton, Alex Sterck
Editorial ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Editor Dot Browning T 01300 348280 } E [email protected] Deputy Editor Ros Charlton T 01300 348063 } Treasurer Susan Chance T 01300 348311 E [email protected] Advertising Lindsay Merton E [email protected] Distribution Ann Jordan T 01300 348015 Copy deadline Nov/Dec issue – 15th October by 5pm Confirmed copy dates – 15th February, April, June, August, October, 10th December By post / hand PVNV Postbag, Piddletrenthide Post Office & Village Stores, DT2 7QF Printed by Creeds of Bridport
11 Another fantastic charity concert from
SUMMERTIMEJanet and Sue at All Saints’ Church, Piddletrenthide featuring Songs from the Shows and other delightful melodies! Starring: John Hudson, Camilla Foster-Mitchell, Magdalena Atkinson and members of The Piddle Valley Players Accompanied by Elizabeth Sweetnam on piano
TICKETS £10 adult, £6 child (price includes canapés) from Janet (348851) Sue (348865) and Piddletrenthide PO
PROCEEDS TO: Joseph Weld Hospice, All Saints Church, The Memorial Hall and PV First School Friday 6th September at 7.30pm
12 News from the Vicarage ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Michaelmas
The Feast of St Michael and All Angels falls each year on the 29th September. This year that is a Sunday and also the fifth Sunday of the month when we in this benefice try to meet to worship together. We shall gather for a eucharist at 10.30am at Lyscombe chapel, the simple 12th century thatched chapel in its beautiful setting on Lyscombe Farm which is about half way between Piddletrenthide and Cheselbourne on the north side of Drakes Lane, the road which connects those two villages.
Michael is one of only two angels identified by name in the Bible, the other being the angel Gabriel who, according to Luke’s Gospel, identified himself to Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, when foretelling John’s birth. Luke also tells us that it was Gabriel who was sent by God to tell Mary that she was to be the mother of our Lord.
Michael is referred to in the book Revelation, where, when ‘war broke out in heaven, Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back, but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world – he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.’ John, the author of Revelation, recounts his vision of how, following this exclusion of the Devil from heaven, the Devil then went on to persecute the people of God on earth until Jesus finally conquered the power of evil.
Michael is also mentioned in the Hebrew scriptures of the Old Testament where, in the book Daniel, he is described as ‘the great prince, the protector of [God’s] people’ and his battle at the end of time, as described in John’s vision, is foreshadowed.
It has been suggested that the archangel is the Michael referred to in the song Michael, row the boat ashore since in one old tradition the archangel is the one who receives the souls of the dead as they cross the river to the promised land.
Various chapels have been built on the tops of hills and mountains in honour of Michael, two well known ones being Mont St Michel in Normandy and St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall. But our celebration of his feast day, the 29th September, will be in a chapel in a valley, Lyscombe.
Rev Tony Monds The Vicarage, Piddletrenthide T 01300 348211 E [email protected]
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SERVICES and! THE BENEFICE of THE PIDDLE VALLEY, HILTON, READINGS! CHESELBOURNE and MELCOMBE HORSEY
1st September Cheselbourne Melcombe Horsey Trinity 14 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Parish Communion (Proper 17) Green Hilton Piddletrenthide 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.00am Morning Prayer Ps 112
Prov 25.6-7 Heb 13.1-8, 15-16 Piddlehinton Alton Pancras Luke 14.1, 7-14 9.30am Family Service 6.30pm Evening Prayer
8th September Hilton Alton Pancras Trinity 15 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Family Eucharist (Proper 18) Green Cheselbourne Piddlehinton 9.30 Family Eucharist 11.00 Holy Baptism Ps 1 6.00pm Evening Prayer Deut 30.15-end Philemon 1-21 (with Lambourn choir) Luke 14.25-33 Melcombe Horsey-Melcombe Bingham Village Green 10.30am Songs, coffee and buns
15th September Alton Pancras Trinity 16 8.30am Holy Communion (Proper 19) Green Piddlehinton 9.30am Parish Communion Ps 51.1-10
Exod 32.7-14 1 Tim 1.12-17 Piddletrenthide Luke 15.1-10 9.30am Family Service
22nd September Piddletrenthide Melcombe Horsey Trinity 17 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Morning Prayer (Proper 20) Green Alton Pancras Hilton 9.30am Family Eucharist 6.00pm Evening Prayer Ps 113
Amos 8.4-7 1 Tim 2.1-7 Cheselbourne Piddlehinton Luke 16.1-13 11.00am Family Service 6.00pm Evening Prayer
29th September Lyscombe chapel Michael and All 10.30am Family Eucharist for Michaelmas Angels White
Services shown in italics are taken from the timeless prose of the Book of Common Prayer published in 1662.
The Family Eucharists (based on Common Worship Order One), Family and other services are in contemporary language.
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SERVICES and THE BENEFICE of THE PIDDLE VALLEY, HILTON, READINGS
CHESELBOURNE and MELCOMBE HORSEY
th 4 October Piddlehinton 7.00pm Harvest Festival
6th October Cheselbourne Melcombe Horsey Trinity 19 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Morning Prayer (Proper 22) Harvest Festival Green Hilton 9.30am Family Eucharist Piddletrenthide Ps 37.1-9 Harvest Festival 11.00am Morning Prayer Hab 1.1-4; 2.1-4 2 Tim 1.1-14 Luke 17.5-10 Piddlehinton Alton Pancras 9.30am Family Service 6.30pm Evening Prayer Harvest Festival
13th October Hilton Piddletrenthide Trinity 20 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Parish Eucharist (Proper 23) Green Cheselbourne Piddlehinton 9.30am Family Eucharist 6.00pm Evening Prayer Ps 111 Harvest Festival 2 Kings 5.1-3 2 Tim 2.8-15 Luke 17.11-19 Melcombe Horsey-Old Brewery Hall 10.30am Songs, coffee and buns
20th October Alton Pancras Melcombe Horsey Trinity 21 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Parish Communion (Proper 24) Green Piddlehinton Piddletrenthide 9.30am Parish Communion 5.00pm Harvest Family Service Ps 121
Gen 32.22-31 2 Tim 3.14-4.5 Hilton Cheselbourne Luke 18.1-8 11.00am Morning Prayer 6.00pm Evening Prayer
27th October Piddletrenthide Melcombe Horsey Last Sunday after 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Morning Prayer Trinity (Proper 25) Alton Pancras Hilton Green 9.30am Family Eucharist 6.00pm Evening Prayer
Ps 84.1-8 Jer 14.7-10, 19-end Cheselbourne Piddlehinton 2 Tim 4.6-8, 16-18 11.00am Family Service 6.00pm Evening Prayer Luke 18.9-14 !
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16 From the Registers
Holy Baptism William John Randall was baptised at St Martin’s, Cheselbourne on the 23rd June 2013.
Harrison Martin Chant was baptised at All Saints’, Hilton on the 7th July 2013.
Jessica Rose Old was baptised at St Mary the Virgin’s, Piddlehinton on the 11th August 2013.
Holy Matrimony Richard Kenneth Cox Davis and Rebekah Elizabeth Briggs were married at St Martin’s, Cheselbourne on the 22nd June 2013.
Keith John Legg and Susan Rachel Bennett were married at St Mary the Virgin’s, Piddlehinton on the 27th July 2013.
Daniel Paul Richard Rushall and Marie Olga Burnett were married at St Martin’s, Cheselbourne on the 3rd August 2013.
Steven James Miller and Samantha Jane Poore were married at All Saints’, Piddletrenthide on the 10th August 2013.
Funerals The ashes of Margaret Edith Sawyer of Staplegrove, Somerset were interred at St Pancras’, Alton Pancras on the 19th June 2013.
The ashes of Joyce Mackenzie Bozeat of Seattle, USA were interred at All Saints’, Hilton on the 11th July 2013.
The funeral of Margaret Ann Edwards of Piddlehinton took place at Poole crematorium on the 6th August 2013 followed by a service of thanksgiving at St Mary the Virgin’s, Piddlehinton.
The ashes of Brian David Rennison of White Lackington were interred at St Pancras’, Alton Pancras on the 7th August 2013.
The ashes of Margaret Joan Hayter were interred at St Pancras’, Alton Pancras on the 12th August 2013.
Ride & Stride for Dorset Historic Churches Trust Saturday September 14th See under Piddlehinton news and more details on www.salisbury.anglican.org/news.
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18 Obituaries
Janet Fowler (1948 - 2013) Janet was born at Tatton Farm near Chickerell, the youngest of six children, having three sisters and two brothers. She later moved to Tarrant Rawston with her family. On leaving school she worked in Flight Refuelling’s canteen at Tarrant Rushton air field. Later she met and married Roger and after various farm jobs they moved to Piddletrenthide Estate, working for the Boughey family. Janet worked in various local pubs including the European and the Brace of Pheasants. The family moved to Minehead to work on a farm but returned three years later to the Piddletrenthide Estate, this time staying for 25 years. Janet was a professional cook so worked at the Poachers Inn for Stephen and Avril Fox and family. She was well known for her steak and kidney pies and Dorset apple cakes. They later moved to Stalbridge where she worked in the local supermarket. Janet died peacefully in the Weldmar Hospice on Sunday July 7th and is survived by Roger, children Simon and Wendy and grandson Henry.
Frederick Ronald Hobday (1930 – 2013)
Fred and Beryl Hobday were well-known in Piddletrenthide for the attractive garden of their bungalow home, Willow Lawn, until moving to Gillingham (Dorset) for a smaller garden and to be closer to their children. Worcester-born, Fred joined the Navy from school and spent his ten years mainly in the Mediterranean, often playing football against local sides, sometimes with armed guards patrolling the touchlines! Whilst on board, his ship was sent to recover the wreckage of a Comet airliner which had crashed with the loss of all passengers and crew.
On discharge, he joined British Telecom, initially erecting poles and kiosks while studying and regularly passing exams led to him becoming head of cabling and maintenance in the Tunbridge Wells area, badly affected in the Great Storm of 1987.
His first marriage broke down but he maintained an excellent relationship with his three children to this day. In 1969 he married Beryl and set up home in Halesowen, moving on promotion to Wadhurst, Sussex, which made Beryl a commuter for the next ten years, before retiring to Piddletrenthide.
In 1938 young Fred was taken to watch West Bromwich Albion play football and became hooked, occasionally meeting up with his two sons to attend matches. At a Piddle Valley Gardens Club function, a member interrupted a deep conversation to ask Fred what element of gardening was being so earnestly discussed ? He responded “WBA” and often wondered, with amusement, if the person concerned ever discovered what that meant in gardening terms!
The large Piddle Valley contingent at Fred’s cremation service at Yeovil showed the warmth and feeling for Fred and Beryl’s years in our midst.
19 20 News, comings & goings in the valley ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Alton Pancras
Display of Coronation Memorabilia at Alton St Pancras Church AP Alton Pancras is nothing if not musically versatile. Last November we had classical chamber music, now in July a jazz session by the Dave Bowen Quartet. Memories were jogged and feet set tapping by hearing old favourites in imaginative new arrangements played by master musicians. The evening was enhanced by the other artistes appearing, Jo and Felicia on flowers, Frances and Sally, along with the shops at Buckland Newton and Piddletrenthide on tickets, and Angela T, Susan C, Sally D and Elaine on refreshments. During the interval we wandered in the churchyard, glass in hand, feeling quite like Glyndebourne. A perfect way to spend a summer evening. Frances Mallett
AP An abundance of local skills and talents were displayed in just one day in the Dangerfield’s Paddock when the Piddle Valley Garden Club Summer Show in the afternoon, was followed by an evening supper and performances both musical and amusing by valley artistes.
AP Fortunately road accidents in the valley are rare, so all the more impressive when the noise of a crash on our northern border brought a posse of neighbours rushing to the scene, including a doctor and nurse. First aid, traffic control and site clearing showed neighbourhood care at its best – and the lesson that on country roads like ours, around each bend is likely to be a large farm vehicle !
AP Margaret Sawyer, whose ashes were interred in the churchyard recently, lived with husband Frederick in one of the two Barcombe Farm Cottages just after the war, during which she served in the Women’s Land Army and had lodged in the Manor House and Beechmead, the former Rectory.
AP Mervyn Gibbs of Creekmore near Poole, who died recently, descended from the prolific AP Gibbs family that included Eliza born 1811, a servant at AP Manor who eloped with Thomas Phelps, son of the Lord of the Manor and married in London in 1832. She died aged 27 and lies buried in our churchyard as Eliza Phelps. Mervyn provided photographs, research and much information to the AP history project and helped to finance the publishing of the book.
AP Julie Squires and Kelvin Bland are just two residents who have recently – and separately - experienced what each described as a pleasant, comfortable, privately-chauffeured service to and from Dorchester. They were each the only passengers on a bus service we would allege was vital if signing a petition to keep it.
21 PIDDLEHINTON VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE
DUCK RACE
on
SATURDAY 14th September 2013
From 2.00
at The Thimble Inn
Barbecue Bar available Raffle
A donation will be made to Weldmar Hospicecare Trust
22 AP During the years that Fred Hobday needed cancer treatment (see Obituary) Eric and Jean Groome of The Knappings would drive to his home in Gillingham, take him to either Southampton or Salisbury hospitals, back to Gillingham, then home to AP. Friendship was never more true.
AP Neat coincidence that Higher Barton, home of Andrew Prentice, Felicia Webb and daughter Lyra, has six white Doves housed in one a former farmyard building. In the late ’60s, owners of the house were - Charles and Maria Dove!
Piddlehinton
Piddlehinton Church Fete at West Lodge, July 20th 2013 Piddlehinton always seems to be lucky with the weather when they hold their fete and this year was no exception. Indeed the blazing sun shone so fiercely that the ice cream and Pimms stalls broke all records. We welcomed the young gymnasts from the YMCA who gave stunning acrobatic displays and the young ones never flinched in the sweltering conditions when they donned woolly animal costumes for their delightful Jungle Book performance. It was a wonderful event with the traditional Puppet Show, races for the children, the dog show, duck race, pony rides and the usual popular stalls.
Under a starry night sky in the beautiful grounds of West Lodge the evening, the roast pork BBQ went with a swing with Piers McBride and his daughter entertaining us with their highly professional singing of familiar tunes. Everyone had a great time and the evening ended later than usual with many joining in the songs with fine voice.
Although numbers were down by 10% we managed to raise just over £4,500, a very commendable total as Cerne Abbas held their fete on the same day this year. While most of the proceeds will go to the Church, some will go to the Air Ambulance, the Millennium Green and the Village Hall. Of course, an event like this could not happen without the amazing support of many of the villagers and I would like to thank Susan Belgrave for allowing us to hold the fete in her grounds, to those who helped put up and take down tents etc, to all the stallholders and of course to the committee who work tirelessly for many months to ensure this traditional community occasion is a great success. Honor Brown
Harvest Festival followed by Harvest Supper, 7 pm, Friday 4th October Gifts of fruit and vegetables will be much appreciated - please leave them in the church by 9 am on Friday so that we can start decorating.
Evensong at Piddlehinton is going to start at 6 pm on the second and fourth Sundays of the month, starting in September. It is hoped that the new time will be more convenient for people to come. Gay Hanbury
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PIDDLEHINTON VILLAGE HALL
BREAKFAST CLUB
SUNDAY 20 October 2013
From 9.00am to 11.30am
Join us for a delicious Full English breakfast We use best quality, locally sourced produce. It’ll set you up for the day - for only £5.00 !
Everyone Welcome
24 ‘Horses in Art’, Piddlehinton Village Hall, Friday September 27th Richard Kay will be giving a talk on 'Horses in Art' at the Village Hall on Friday September 27th, doors open at 7.30 pm and a Bar will be available in addition to Tea/Coffee. Tickets - £6, can be obtained from Pam Lock / 01300 348474 and other Committee members
Quiz Evening, Piddlehinton Village Hall Piddlehinton Village Hall Committee will be holding a Quiz Evening in the Village Hall on a Friday in September - date yet to be agreed so look out for posters with all the details, and also check for the date and latest news on www.piddlevalley.info. Sue Nicholas
Ride & Stride for Dorset Historic Churches Trust Saturday September 14th For 30 years churches of all denominations countrywide have been participating in this event to raise money to preserve and improve our historic churches. Last year Piddlehinton raised £920 thanks to our generous sponsors. This wonderful result put us 12th in the league table of 171 Dorset parishes participating ! This year Alan Neades is hoping to visit even more than the 40 churches he bicycled to last year. Reg Hanbury is aiming at a walk from Bingham's Melcombe church to Hilton church - not far as the crow flies, but the picturesque path crosses a steep escarpment on the way and it will certainly test him ! Both of them would like your sponsorship please - forms are in St Mary's Church, or phone Reg on 01300 348465. Would anyone else like to join in or make up a team to beat Piddlehinton ? More details are on www.salisbury.anglican.org/news.
Piddlehinton Open Gardens 2014 Advance notice of Open Gardens on the 14th and 15th June next year. For more details please contact Rosemary Agg / 01300 348835
Piddlehinton Village Hall – What’s on every week
Tuesdays TABLE TENNIS 7.00 – 9.00pm Contact Beryl Ellis / 01305267394
Thursdays POST OFFICE 2.00 – 4.00pm SHORT MAT BOWLS 7.30 – 9.30pm Contact Sheila Hornyak / 01300 348264 To Hire Very reasonable hire rates for groups, parties and events, 15 large and 5 small tables, tea urn and other equipment Bookings Contact - Vickey Steven / 01300 348294; Chair, Pam Lock / 348474, Treasurer Fay Lord / 348335, Secretary Sue Nicholas / 348436
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27 PIDDLETRENTHIDE MEMORIAL HALL
Is celebrating its 90th Birthday!!!
90 YEARS OF MEMORIES
An afternoon Tea Party, with bubbly, dainty sandwiches, delicious cakes and entertainment to commemorate 90 years of the Hall’s history.
To be held on Saturday 28th September 2013 3.00 for 3.30 pm
Tickets just £5 available from Janet Keen (348851) or from the Post Office from Monday 9 September 2013
28 Moving House With an impending house move, I have various pieces of furniture and a number of household items which really need to acquire new owners.
For more details please contact Jane Hemmings / 01300 348188
Piddletrenthide + White Lackington
Coffee Mornings, Memorial Hall, Piddletrenthide The time for the Coffee Mornings – from 10.30 -12.00 - the dates 13th September - Produce Sale 11th October - Raffle
Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall – celebrating its 90th Birthday 90 years of memories - an afternoon Tea Party on Saturday 28th September 2013, 3.00 for 3.30 pm. See poster for ticket details.
Janet Keen (Trustee) / 01300 348851
Plush 11, New Horizons Concert Saturday 14th September from 6.30 pm, Former St John’s Church, Plush
New Horizons, the eleventh and final concert of the 2013 season, with Lithuanian accordionist Martynas Levickis and violinist Abe McWilliams opening the night at 6.30 pm with folk music, tango and improvisations. After a break with a BBQ - food and fire - take a seat for hugely talented singer, song collector and ‘rising star of British folk’ Sam Lee, who visits us with his captivating band playing from 7.45 pm.
Tickets £20 Book online or on the door (where concerts aren't sold out) To register your interest in the 2014 season visit www.musicatplush.com Contact Kat Brendel / 0203 2861885 / [email protected]
General News + Notices ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mobile Library
Mondays September 2, 16 + 30 October 14 + 28
Alton Pancras Holcombe Mead 11.25 – 11.45 Piddletrenthide Poachers Inn 11.55 - 12.10 Wightmans Close 13.20 - 13.50 Piddlehinton Paynes Close 13.00 – 14.40
29 PIZZERIA RISTORANTE BED & BREAKFAST
Mario and Joanna are delighted to welcome you to the Piddle Inn where you will find a warm welcome, with home made Italiano food and traditional English food from Monday to Sunday 12 noon till 2.30pm in the afternoon and 6-9.30pm in the evening.
AA FINE DINING AWARD 2012 The open fire is a warm and inviting place to sit on our comfortable chesterfields, avoid the weather and sample one of our Cask Marque awarded Ales, served straight from the barrel or one of our handpicked wines from LWC. Mario sources the best quality, local produce to create seasonal menus with our Fresh Fish and Specials boards offering dishes to tempt your taste buds. Sunday Traditional Roast Lunch Served from Noon until 3.00pm freshly cooked - £9.95 one course Very Large Take Away Menu ~ Available During Restaurant Hours Entertainment Start the evening with our luxurious Steaks only £9.95 (on Fridays) served with all the trimmings, then enjoy atmospheric pub with Happy Hour from 5 till 6pm Monday to Friday. To finish the evening why not have a game of pool or darts with live music events held regularly.
Steak Night every Friday, Pizzeria Take Away Service Rooms to Let
Open every day from 12 noon till closing 01300 348468 Email [email protected] www.piddleinn.co.uk
30 Marriage of Piddle Valley PCSO Vickie Hedges to Adrian Corbett
The marriage of the very popular Piddle Valley PCSO Vickie Hedges to Adrian Corbett (HM Royal Navy) took place at Sherborne Town Hall (Manor House) on Saturday 29th June 2013. The Registrar conducting the ceremony was Janet Keen, from Piddletrenthide. A Reception following the marriage took place at Manor Farm Barn, Dewlish. It proved to be the happiest of days with beautiful sunshine, good food, relaxed informal company and much laughter.
Vickie and Adey are living in Maryland, USA where Adey is currently stationed and they will move on to California. What a great way to start married life ! Vickie sends her love to everyone she knew throughout the valley.
Janet Keen
Tour of 2013 Award Winning Anaerobic Digester (AD) Bourne Park, Piddlehinton Wednesday 11th September - 5.30 – 7.30 pm
Following their recent success winning the AD Output category in the 2013 Organics Recycling Awards, Eco Sustainable Solutions are opening their doors to visitors at their 2.5 acre Anaerobic Digester site at Bourne Park Piddlehinton on the 11th September. The plant takes in up to 15,000 tonnes of organic waste such as food waste annually, as well as up to 6,000 tonnes of pig slurry to create methane gas.
Visitors are requested to arrive for a 5.30 pm guided tour of the AD plant and there will be a question and answer session at 7 pm. Please note that all visitors are requested to wear wellington boots as ordinary footwear could be damaged when walking through disinfectant baths and disinfectant areas.
Mike Thompson, Technical Manager, Eco Sustainable Solutions Ltd [email protected] www.thisiseco.co.uk
Community Message from Dorset Police There have been reports of burglaries and thefts from houses, sheds and outbuildings and the community is encouraged to report all suspicious incidents as soon as practical. Please review your home security arrangements; further advice and free home security survey are available from your local Safer Neighbourhood Team. Contact the Dorset Police on 101, or your Safer Neighbourhood Team, if you have any information that can help identify those responsible for these crimes, or can help recover any of the stolen property.
Crimestoppers UK (Trust) is a charity helping to prevent and solve crimes, allowing you to give information anonymously
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32 Blood Donation You can make an initial check to find out whether your health allows you to donate blood by calling 0300 123 23 23 or on the Blood Transfusion website (www.blood.co.uk). The website also explains what to expect at a donation session and how blood is used. You can book an appointment as well, which minimises your waiting time at the session.
DORCHESTER sessions are held at the United Church Hall, South Street (near Goulds household store). The sessions are from 1.30 to 3.25 pm and 4.30 to 7.00 pm on the following Thursdays :
5 September + 26 September : 3 October + 31 October
The blood donation website also has links to websites giving information about registering as a potential donor of tissues such as skin, bone and bone marrow.
Rosalyn Charlton
The Bridge Educational Trust
The Bridge Educational Trust (Registered Charity No 1068720) was established in 1990 in memory of John Bridge, the last of the family which founded the Piddle Valley School in the middle of the 19th century. The objectives of the Trust are educational, and grants are given primarily to those wishing to study at a school, college, or other educational establishment. Applications are particularly welcomed from residents of the Piddle Valley and its immediate neighbourhood. Normally applicants should be nearing the end of their school careers or have left school, though younger children with special educational needs may be considered.
At the Trustees’ discretion, expeditions or travel groups for young people which are organised for scientific or cultural purposes may be eligible, provided they contain an educational element. The Trustees give priority to cases involving hardship or difficult family circumstances and where, without some assistance, the desired education, course or activity would not be possible. Special consideration is given to older people who may wish to start training for a particular career or other purpose after normal education has been interrupted
The next meeting of Trustees to consider applications will be held on 2nd November 2013. Meetings of Trustees will now normally be held in March, July and November. Further details of the Trust can be found at www.bridgeeducationaltrust.org.uk. Those wishing to apply should obtain an application form by writing to The Administrator c/o Piddle Valley First School, Piddletrenthide, DT2 7QL, or emailing [email protected]. Applications by post or email should be received not later than the 15th of the month before the meeting at which they are to be considered.
Richard Drewe, Chairman / 01300 348253
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34 Newsletter 4
Progress continues as members of our focus groups generate much more specific evidence and begin to outline the main subjects which are emerging as the issues that residents would like to see included for incorporation in the future Neighbourhood Plan to serve the five villages for the next 15 years or so.
The main subjects of interest remain traffic speed and danger along the main road, a valley cycleway, affordable housing and a village centre to serve the whole valley population.
Although we do now have a good number of people involved in what are becoming very interesting studies, we would still welcome more of you to come forward and join the discussion at the regular meetings, usually once a month for each group, when they plan actions to be undertaken for the period ahead.
We also have a need for a computer-literate secretary to the main working group for their monthly meetings to help record and distribute notes and information to those involved which helps them plan the work they undertake.
Do get in touch with me if you feel able to help in any of these spheres.
John Browning Working Group Chairman
telephone 01300 348981 email [email protected] [email protected]
Piddle Valley Neighbourhood Plan Housing - both for open market and low cost for local people led by Malcolm Johnston [email protected] / 01300 34869
We have been consulting and meeting with individuals and representatives across the community to gain ideas and support for the Neighbourhood Plan and have now identified various sites in the valley that may be suitable for a variety of uses including :
• low cost housing • open market housing (or a mixture of the two) • live/work units • social facilities for the valley
If you know of a site that you think might be suitable for any of these uses please do get in touch as we need input from as many residents in the valley as possible.
We are currently organising a Housing Needs Survey to try to determine the housing needs for the valley over approximately the next ten years. This will not only look at the need for low cost housing but should indicate what other types of housing are wanted by the valley residents. The survey will be delivered to all households in the valley in the autumn and we would ask that everyone takes the time to look at it and complete and return, so that we can have a true picture of the housing needs.
Business and community needs led by Ian Messer [email protected] / 01300 348580
We have carried out a survey of village businesses, leisure and tourism activities and an assessment of the companies and their work at the Piddlehinton Enterprise Park. The ongoing tenor of opinion we have gathered from the community suggests a range of objectives that need to be addressed :
• small business units and live/work dwellings to enable young local people to set up here in the Valley
• some additional holiday cottage units for growing tourism needs
• a survey of disused or underused workshop and industrial buildings and redundant farm buildings which can be converted, upgraded or replaced to provide accommodation for future workplaces or homes
Piddle Valley Neighbourhood Plan • a large, covered area, central to the Valley villages to provide a much needed multi-purpose resource for community use, preferably with a green open space and parking nearby to help avoid some of the current expense of marquee hire, eg fetes and craft fairs, Garden Club shows, concerts, film nights, drama productions, dance, art exhibitions, farmers’ market, Scouts, Guides, Brownies, dog shows, fitness classes, indoor sports and hiring out for revenue
• complementing the above, a secondary meeting space in each village for smaller groups to assemble such as a parish room
This is a focus group which still needs more help from interested residents, particularly in the next few months, so if you feel able to contribute some time, this will be much appreciated by the rest of the team. Please contact John Browning on 01300 348981.
Community energy generation and low energy design led by Dot Browning [email protected] / 01300 348280
Realising renewable energy generation opportunities in the Valley continues to be the main objective and its energy conservation to reduce running costs. Some progress and recommendations have been achieved but we would welcome help from more members of our community in this important subject for the future. Our objectives :
Hydropower Potential locations on the River Piddle have been identified and visits to established hydropower projects are arranged to establish viability of our smaller river.
Solar While the siting of the proposed Bourne Park solar array applications has minimal visual impact in the wider landscape, the capacity of the grid to accommodate further extensive photovoltaic arrays in the Valley is limited.
• include guidance in specifying and siting solar panels for domestic, business and live/work units
Reducing energy costs
• guidance and recommendations for residents on reducing heating and power costs Piddle Valley Neighbourhood Plan Fuel from Woodland Discussions continue with the Environment Group, the users and owners of woodland, to devleop a community policy for fuel for use as logs or chippings within the community. Visits are planned in September to community projects elsewhere in Dorset which are up, running, viable and benefitting their neighbourhoods.
• create, if this proves viable, a management plan for the production of a community energy resource in conjunction with landowners and local employment, perhaps using a Valley co-ordinating body or trust
Wind turbines It is clear that any large scale wind turbine application would gain little support, though it is recognised that individual owners may opt for a turbine if their siting is appropriate. Those interested in this subject should make contact with Dot Browning .
• include evidence for any small scale operation required in specific locations
Recycling initiatives The Anaerobic Digester (AD) and Mole Valley Feed Mill take in commercial, organic and animal waste and the photovoltaic arrays will generate power at Bourne Park, leading the way in energy terms. We continue to explore possible community energy and recycling initiatives.
• establish whether any spare capacity can be taken up at Enterprise Park
• provide a collection point for plastic lids from milk and beverage cartons in large quantities for their reuse and reduce the amount of waste to landfill.
• encourage use of horse manure for allotments, gardens or brick production for biofuel stoves managed with woodland fuel.
Environment, landscape and farming led by Peter Chance [email protected] / 01300 348311
The work of this focus group is well under way and has identified issues we need to set out for the Neighbourhood Plan :
• all future building development should be situated in the Valley bottom, in or adjacent to the existing development forming the five communities
Piddle Valley Neighbourhood Plan • protection of specific long distance views from future development areas where development may be appropriate for uses such as private and low-cost housing, business and recreational facilities
• future uses for redundant attractive and historic buildings where they can be protected by conversion for new, sustainable uses
• protection of green open spaces which add to the quality of the environment in which we live
• farming in the Piddle Valley is mainly well-structured in size and scale of enterprise; we need to recognise that additional buildings may be needed to allow expansion of farm activity and facilitate technological development; new buildings should be environmentally sustainable and designed in sympathy with their landscape setting
• prevent as far as possible, farm fragmentation that results in unviable businesses to avoid unnecessary damage to the landscape
• encourage the longer-term management of under-utilised woodland as a potential energy source and a valuable asset in protecting our landscapes
• encourage protection, management and replacement where necessary, of hedgerows as valuable wildlife corridors and important features of the landscape
• require the highest level of management to ensure protection of our 21 sites of Local Nature Interest, some of which are in good condition but others are deteriorating in their range of plant species
• set out ways to protect and enhance public access that increases visitor numbers and encourages business activity
• encourage restoration of fingerpost direction signs where necessary and remove unnecessary signage
Responses to these proposals for priorities and any other aspects you may feel we should address will be much appreciated and help to ensure we have wide acceptance of the Plan as it emerges.
Piddle Valley Neighbourhood Plan Transport, traffic speed, footpaths, cycleways and communications led by Neil Herbert [email protected] / 01300 348479
We are collecting broadband speeds for comparison so we would be glad if you can check and report your speed to Neil Herbert at [email protected]. – see the website : http://www.dorsetforyou.com/superfast-dorset/check-broadband-speed
Traffic speed, volume and danger to other road users is of great concern to many using the B3143 valley road. A draft report has been prepared using responses from the Parish Plan, the School Travel Plan and comments from village fetes and other events. It includes results of traffic surveys by Dorset County Council at Piddlehinton and Piddletrenthide at the end of 2011, a recent survey by a resident of Alton Pancras and accident statistics from Dorset Roadsafe for the whole 15 mile length of the road from 2003-2013. A traffic survey for Rectory Road, Piddlehinton is to be carried out shortly by Dorset County Council.
A significant factor in relieving some of this risk will lie in the achievement of an up- graded bridle / cycleway along the Valley. This was one the most popular subjects mentioned in the Parish Plan attracting 74.9% support. It may not be generally re- alised that a bridleway shares the same designation as a cycleway and can be used by either mode but in its present state, its use is limited to dry periods and mountain bikes. Upgrading will not mean seeing tarmac or any other impervious material but one suited to ordinary bicycles, pedestrians and disabled scooters but not mechani- cally-propelled vehicles other than mobility units for disabled use - it would not be a BOAT (Byway Open to All Traffic). A meeting is scheduled in late August with Dorset County Council to discuss the feasibility of such a cycleway from Piddlehinton to Pid- dletrenthide with possible extension to Alton Pancras and beyond.
It appears that the main objectives of the Plan will be :
• the upgrading of the present bridleway to be more suitable for ordinary bicycles, not just for children but also for adult users, and disabled people
• Initiate action, with evidence for the Plan, in the mounting of warning speed signs along the road, produced by children living here in the valley, training and initiating other residents in a Speedwatch monitoring cam paign in conjunction with police to encourage observation of the 30 mph speed restriction along the B3143
Piddle Valley Neighbourhood Plan • generate financial backing for a traffic management study of the B3143 by the traffic engineers responsible for the recent Roads in Dorset Villages Report; the intention being to produce worked evidence for measures to calm traffic at sensitive locations by environmental enhancement
• to bring forward improvement of broadband service speeds to all villages so far as it is technically feasible to do so
Much of the means for managing traffic speeds lies outside the control of the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group but it is an issue which many people feel strongly about and we will do whatever we can to see that this is addressed.
Piddle Valley Neighbourhood Plan Timeframe
Responses from residents on plan structure described in this issue of PVNV September / October 2013
Preparation of Draft October / December 2013
Presentation to residents of Draft Plan January / February 2014
Feedback incorporated in Plan March / April 2014
Submission to West Dorset District Council April 2014
Public Consultation (6 weeks) May 2014
Further adjustments from public feedback June 2014
Independent Examination July / August 2014
Further adjustments after Examination September 2014
Notification period for Referendum October 2014
Final Publication and Referendum November / December 2014
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With Dorset Road Safe Partnership we developed a ‘50/50 car’, a tool to engage with young drivers for providing advice and education on how to buy a safe car. This typical sporty hatchback appeals to younger drivers, helps recognise what makes a car roadworthy or dangerous. A ‘zip’ splits the car and upon closer inspection, one side of the car is ready for the road and the other has numerous defects. We attend schools, colleges and events across Dorset, with Trading Standard’s ‘On the Road’ booklet providing a wealth of information, plus a checklist to help to narrow your choice of cars. We always recommend you take someone knowledgeable with you or get an independent report on the car before you buy it. See the 50/50 car and the Buy With Confidence stand at the Dorset County Show on the 7th/8th September 2013.
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Brownies In The Piddle Valley As advised in the last issue, the Piddle Valley Rainbows and Girlguides have ceased. The good news is that Piddle Valley Brownies are going from strength to strength under Brown Owl, Shelley Poole and Tawny Owl, Nikki Hislop. If you know of any girls interested in joining Brownies, please contact Shelley Poole / 07796690211
Dorchester Disabled Club
Our Autumn Jumble Sale is on Saturday September 21st at 2 pm in the Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall. There will be clothes, bric-a-brac, toy's books, a Raffle and teas. If you have any of the above to spare, please bring them along to the Memorial Hall on the morning of the sale between 10 am and 12 noon, or contact Eileen Cuff for more details.
Grateful thanks to all those who supported our spring sale. You have probably seen in the press we now have our new ambulance, but still need to raise money for it's upkeep. Eileen Cuff / 01300 348407
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Alastair Thomas is a professional furniture restorer, cabinet maker and upholsterer who has been restoring furniture across Somerset and Dorset since 1995. After sixteen years based near the Crewkerne area of Somerset, he has relocated his business to Enteprise Park near Piddlehinton and now lives in Dorchester. Alastair offers a free no obligation estimate service and will also collect and deliver your items for you. Please see his website for more details, photographs and testimonials.
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Just to remind you all that we start on Monday 16th September, same time, same place, same price, all welcome, just phone me if you need more information. Jane Preston / 01300 348545
Piddle Valley Gardens Club
A personal perspective of Kew Gardens - Geoff Hawtin (June 24th) About 30 members were treated to an excellent foray into the history of and current practice at Kew Gardens by a Kew Gardens Trustee. Geoff Hawtin’s talk was supported by slides illustrating the work of the many scientists who over the years have worked behind the scenes growing plants from various sources to conserve plants and store seeds for future generations to enjoy and for future food supplies. A vast herbarium at Kew houses dried plant specimens from around the world as a reference bank of plants.
Geoff’s talk certainly inspired members to discuss a garden club outing to Kew Gardens in the very near future.
Frankham Farm Gardens (June 16th) A small group of members gathered in a barn at Frankham Farm for a damp picnic. They were rewarded by a fascinating tour of the extensive grounds by Andrew Templeman, the gardener. Trees had been collected from all over the world by the late Mrs Earle and planted in the grounds to create her garden; these were complimented by a vast range of flowering plants. The kitchen garden was well stocked with vegetables and fruit trees. Round every corner there was a beautiful carved seat, tree stump or vista across the fields.
There was a delicious spread of cakes for tea and a chance to chat Richard Earle before another walk through a wooded area abundant in flowering orchids. Sadly we learnt of Richard’s sudden death only a week after our visit. It is hoped that this lovely garden legacy will be preserved by his family.
Harvest Supper for members is on Saturday, October 12th - 7 for 7.30pm start. The speaker is Richard Kay 'A Garden is a lovesome thing Got Wot'.
Future meetings at Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall at 7.30 pm - all welcome, non-members £2.
Monday, September 30th, a talk from Castle Gardens about downsizing your garden when you find it is getting too much for you. Monday, October 28th ‘Developing colour in your garden’ by Philip Gamble.
Ann Jordan
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On Thursday September 5th we will have our last outing for this year to Trago Mills and the House of Marbles which are both near Bovey Tracey in Devon. Note that the time that the coach will leave Piddletrenthide has been brought forward from the time shown on the Outings Programme to10.00 am.
On Saturday October 5th we will be holding our Michaelmas Coffee Morning in The Memorial Hall Piddletrenthide from 10.30am to noon. There will be stalls selling cakes, bric-a-brac and crafts. Any donations for these stalls will be most welcome. Please support this event which is open to all. Entrance fee will be 50p to include coffee and a biscuit. Hilary French / 01305 848501
The South Dorset Miniaturists We make items for Dolls Houses, Shops and Market stalls in small scale so don’t be put off in having little room, you can make VERY tiny houses; even within a plant pot. Every second Tuesday in the month we meet from 2 - 4 pm at Dorchester YMCA for a varied programme of workshops, from beginners to the more advanced. Transport could be available. If you are interested, and would like to know more, visit a session in progress or please contact Ann Goold / 01300 341208
Piddletrenthide Lunch Club
Held the last Friday of the month at Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall, meals are served at 12.30pm.
Friday 27th September Gammon with New Potatoes | Shortbread with fruit and cream Friday 25th October Steak & Kidney Pie with Creamed Potatoes | Profiteroles
We are always pleased to welcome new members. There is no club membership or subscription. Just come along and enjoy a sociable get- together, with a two course meal followed by coffee. The charge is just £5.00.
New volunteers are also welcome to join us, even an can offer for once a year would be appreciated. If you would like any information, or would like to join us for lunch or volunteer to help please telephone Sue Jennings / 01300 348076
Free service for the over 50’s in Dorset To help the over 50’s in Dorset to access information and improve facilities in their local area; local people working as Wayfinders and Champions for the Dorset Partnership for Older People Programme (POPP) are on hand to provide help to older people.
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45 Ellis Ford is POPP Wayfinder in this area, providing support to individuals, family member or friend who needs a helping hand to find out about the services and support available locally. Ellis will try and find an answer, whatever the question; he has a large list of contacts and information on many topics, including Fire Service home safety checks, health services, support for carers, home aids, home care, food, transport, benefits, social activities, lunch clubs.
Julian English, the POPP Champion in this area, is here to listen to older people’s concerns, identify opportunities, work with local organisations and develop activities in local communities. Successful services funded by POPP and supported by Champions include voluntary car schemes, memory cafés, exercise classes, tea dances and walking groups.
Local older people with an idea for a project, service or amenity, or a concern about a service being lost or changed, should get in touch : POPP Champion Julian English, 07825 206050 / [email protected] POPP Wayfinder, Ellis Ford, 07825 264346 / [email protected]
If you are interested in a role with the teams of Champions and Wayfinders in Dorset, contact Help & Care on 0300 111 3303.
Cerne Sheep Group More than 20 went to Ashley Chase Estate in Litton Cheney in July; we were fascinated and fortified; in June the estate’s Wookey Hole cave-aged cheddar won the National Cheese Awards farmers’ class at the Bath & West Show.
Monday September 2nd 6.30 pm - visit to Seahorse Display Centre, Woolbridge Business Centre, Wool BH20 6HE. £5 donation expected, followed by dinner at The Ship, Wool. Contact Susan Wreford for menu.
The Vassie family’s Higher Ground Meadow, (CSG visited when it opened a few years ago) has been judged second best natural burial ground in the country; only a site at East Meon beat ‘our’ entrant in the People’s Awards. Well done!
Celia Messer (chair) / 01258 459599 / 07816 291103, Grenville, DT11 0LU Susan Wreford (secretary) [email protected] / 01300 320007
Dorchester and District Bible Society Action Group United Church Hall, South Street Dorchester Invite you to their Autumn Coffee Morning and Sale on Saturday 12th October 9.45 - 11.45 am. Donations of books, CD's, Bric a Brac etc gratefully received; please contact Clive & Lesley Horn 01300 341996. Invite you to their United Service for Bible Sunday at 6.30pm on Sunday 13th October at Dorchester Baptist Church; Speaker Sandra Webster from Bible Society. All are welcome. Lesley Horn / 01300 341996
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47 The Twinning 2013 Twinned with Longueville, Normandy
The Twinning continued its 20th anniversary celebrations this summer with a splendid barbecue at ‘ Venta Silurum ‘ – all our thanks to John and Hilary. We enjoyed beautiful weather, John and Hilary’s lovely garden and a case of superb Jura wine, given to us in May by representatives from Longueville’s other twinned village, Labergement Ste Marie, a French village from the mountains, not far from Geneva. Other specialities from the Labergement region include delicious cheeses and the famed herbal absinthe from Pontarlier.
We have many events ahead during the autumn and winter, including an antiques evening in November with Richard Kay, followed by our popular quiz in The Thimble in January and have already started planning the return visit from our Longueville friends, which will take place in the spring of 2014. We are also close to the Twinning Association in Bradford Peverell and share ideas and experiences with them. They will be fundraising in early October with a ‘Journey to Paris‘, starring Magdalena Atkinson and the Dave Bowen Trio, from our own association.
If you would like to learn more about the Twinning, without any commitment, please phone Jo Thornton on 348670 and borrow past photo albums and other information. We are very keen to involve more Valley families and hope to have as many children as possible taking part in the next few visits and learning about French life, both here in the Valley and in Normandy.
Jo Thornton / 01300 348670
Piddle Valley Parish Council ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Meetings The Piddle Valley Parish Council meets in Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall, normally on the last Tuesday of the month, at 7.30 pm. Meetings start with a “Democratic half-hour”, during which any local resident may personally raise direct to the Council any matter that affects the Valley community. So, if you have something important to say, please either contact your local Parish Councillor or raise it during the start of the next meeting. Next meetings : 24th September, 29th October
New waste collection & recycling arrangements Dorset Waste Partnership are bringing in new arrangements for the Piddle Valley. The timetable is : • August – information letters & leaflets to all residences • 12th August to 18th October Applications will be accepted for alternative arrangements to the standard collection arrangements. Verification visits (if required) will be between August 2013 and February 2014. • December 2013 – February 2014 - new bins/boxes/bags delivered • 4th March 2014 - new service starts.
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49 Full details are available on www.dorsetforyou.com/recyle-for-dorset, and we will put a précis tailored for the Valley on the www.piddlevalley.info website. There will also be exhibitions where you can see the new bins and ask questions, at:
Dorchester Corn Exchange, Wednesday 4th September, 10am-1pm Puddletown Village Hall, Thursday 5th Sept 5.30 - 8.30pm Tesco, Dorchester, Saturday 12th October, 10am - 1pm
Of importance is that it is possible to request a smaller recycling wheelie bin if the 240 litre bin is not necessary and, if storage space or the ability to get the wheelie bins to a safe location at the roadside are genuine problems, a service based on three of the current green recycling boxes, together with an annual supply of 52 authorised waste sacks, is available.
For those people who, through incapacity, are accepted as being unable to put their waste out themselves for collection and there is no other help available, an assisted collection service is also available.
Applications for any of these arrangements need to be made to Dorset Waste Partnership by 18th October 2013, preferably on-line through their website, or by phoning 01305 221040.
If you need assistance in dealing with any of these issues, please contact your Parish Councillor.
And while on the topic of waste :
Dog Waste There have been more complaints to the Parish Council about the amount of dog waste left on the tracks and paths around the village, particularly the section of West Lane from Rectory Rd to behind West Lodge, and the lane behind the Piddle Inn. Not only are children having to be watched every step to prevent them stepping in the problem, but a number of people appear also to think that it acceptable to bag up the material but then either just leave the bags on the track edge, or hang them on the hedgerow. This is unacceptable as the bags do not degrade, are unsightly and unhealthy. Please take a few small bags with you when you walk your dog, collect their waste and put it in your rubbish bin at home. I’m sorry to say that there is no such creature as the “Poo-Fairy”, but the Dog Warden does exist and may have to be asked to patrol the lanes if the problem persists.
Neighbourhood Plan Working Group Report. Reports from the Focus Groups will be published on the Neighbourhood Plan pages of the www.piddlevalley.info website. If anyone is interested in helping in any way, however small or large, please contact John Cox (348454) or John Browning (348981).
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Approved 1/D/13/000377 East Barn, Alton Pancras. Erect Orangery extension
1/D/13/000486 Brownsville, Piddletrenthide. Temporary timber storage shed in grounds.
1/D/13/00632 Hill Dairy, Rectory Rd, Piddlehinton. Erect 2 storey and single storey extension, amendments to application 1/D/12/000029
1/D/13/000540 Greystones, Piddletrenthide. Replace existing garage with new, revise access arrangements
1/D/2013/000583 Enterprise Park. Replace 2 existing office accommodation units with portable buildings. (Application to DCC)
Refused None Pending 1/D/13/000332 Thimble Inn, Piddlehinton. Add ventilation ducts and make internal alterations.
1/D/13/000618 Enterprise Park, Piddlehinton. Reserved matters re grant on appeal of 1/D/11/000164 – warehousing.
1/D/13/000940 Higher Barton, Alton Pancras. Single story extension to front & rear, new porch roof.
Note By the time applications have been published here, the opportunity to make representations has generally passed. Planning applications are however also listed on www.piddlevalley.info as soon as I hear about them, and therefore may still be open if you wish to comment to the Planning Authority.
Andy Howard / 01300 348406
Piddle Valley First School ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
At the end of another school year and pupils and staff have been as busy as ever. Our topic based curriculum is going from strength to strength and the whole school enjoyed a topic on the Rainforest last half term. We kick started children’s learning by a whole school trip to Monkey World and concluded with a fabulous Rainforest outcome afternoon. All the children’s work was displayed, parents and grandparents came to enjoy and admire everyone’s achievements. The ‘Nest’ was transformed into a Rainforest throughout the topic complete with sound effects!
On 6th and 7th June, volunteers from the school and local community came in to share their passions. Children were treated to talks and hands on activities by
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Sarah Hough, mum and talented artist, Penny a local bee keeper and Kath Lock one of our teaching assistants who shared her fantastic knitting, crochet and needlework. Staff and pupils were fascinated and learned a great deal, so many thanks to those involved.
Our School garden looks its loveliest, this is thanks to Mrs Wood, Mrs Walker and our gardening club. The children from Year R up to Year 4 have planted seeds, nurtured, planted out, watered and weeded. Many radishes have been nibbled and taken home and we are now hoping that the sunny weather continues so that the crops can be collected and flowers appreciated before the summer holidays ! Information on all these events and much more can be found on our website www.piddlevalley.dorset.sch.uk
Summer Term is ‘show time’ at Piddle Valley School, pupils have been busy practicing songs and brushing up their dancing. This year’s show is the very wonderful ‘Button Box’ last performed at the school seven years ago. Mrs Jo Simons (Director of Dorchester Youth Theatre) has been coming into school to rehearse and the children are very excited about the production.
Continuing the performing arts theme, Buzzards class is currently enjoying an ‘Opera’ topic; pupils have learnt about play scripts, made model theatres, and listened to and watched child friendly operas. We are very fortunate that tenor John Hudson came in to school on three afternoons to answer children’s questions, teach singing techniques and sing and record a song with the children. A visit is planned to Dorset Opera to watch the performers rehearse their summer production. Cath Rothman, Assistant Headteacher
The Piddle Valley First School ran a poster competition concerning traffic and Safety; the winner was awarded the privilege of being the first to hold a speed gun on the B3143, adjacent to the school. Following permission from the PV First School and the Police, four of the posters will be displayed through the Valley from September. See the front cover picture and some of the posters.
Piddle Valley Pursuits ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beekeeping - A Beginner’s View Part 3
I got the call on June 20th from our ‘swarms liaison officer’ Lesley - “There’s a swarm in Childe Okeford. If you can help me collect it you can have it.” The swarm was the size of a small rugby ball 15ft up in an old apple tree. Helpfully the owner had a scaffold tower which enabled us to get up to the swarm and shake it into a skep, an old fashioned straw beehive. We upended the skep, one side propped up onto an old sheet hoping the queen was inside so all the bees would go in after her. We left them to settle and I returned later in the
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It was a great relief to find they were still there next morning and five days later when I inspected the colony, I found they’d been very busy bees. They had drawn out lots of comb and collected pollen and nectar. The queen had laid thousands of eggs which have since hatched into larvae, grown, pupated and emerged as young worker bees.
The young workers spend two to three weeks as ‘house bees’, keeping the hive clean, building comb, feeding the larvae, moving pollen and nectar around the hive and guarding the entrance. They then progress to become ‘foragers’, first learning to recognise their hive and their surroundings, before starting to collect pollen, nectar, water and propolis. They learn from ‘scout bees’ who can indicate the distance and direction of suitable food sources by a special ‘waggle’ dance when in the hive.
It’s always a challenge to be able to spot the queen when looking through the hive. Often, the only way you can be sure she’s there is when you find newly laid eggs. I was really lucky to spot her very quickly and she’s beautiful, larger than the workers with a much longer abdomen and obviously very fertile.
I’ve since acquired a second established colony of about the same size and the bees are preparing to overwinter. I’ve left most of the honey they’ve made to see them through but I couldn’t resist the temptation to take a small amount from each hive for my toast ! All the worker bees in a hive are females and the few males bees (drones) are kicked out to die at the end of summer.
See colour pictures inside cover Ian Condon
Letters ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dear Valley Residents
It has been proposed that a cycle track be made from Piddlehinton to Piddletrenthide so that children can bicycle to school. It may sound attractive to school parents and those anxious to prove their green credentials. It is claimed that the idea is very popular - I wonder who has been asked if they approve as it is certainly not universally welcomed - a lot of us are against the project. So I have a number of points for consideration : •
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57 • West Lane is used a great deal at all times of day by dog walkers, (many of them elderly) and horse riders. It would only be a matter of time before there was an accident involving bicycles, animals and people. • It is immensely treasured as a country lane where a timeless slow pace of life is paramount. • Once West Lane was opened up, though they would not be legal, it would be practically impossible to stop motorbikers, so in due course 4WD vehicles would start using it, then the travellers would get to know about it. • Would the children close gates behind them when they were in a hurry? • Who would maintain the track ? The pedestrian pathway along Piddlehinton High Street, is now overgrown and scarcely used. It took a lot of hard work by volunteers to get that up and running, but look at it now.
In practice, how often would children use it ? Once wintery weather comes, no amount of hardcore will keep the area round the gates free of mud - it has been tried time and time again. So that leaves the summer term, are they going to use it when its raining ? Would they use it if they were in a hurry to get somewhere after school ? Would they use it if they were tired, or got up a bit late ? We should ascertain how many children might use it and guess how many times a year. If 10 children use it on average 10 times a year, I suggest that the machinery used to make this track would negate all the green brownie points gained by years of cycling to school and each child would be costing rather a lot of money.
I am told there is plenty of cash for projects like this. I don't believe in waste - the money would be better spent elsewhere.
Gay Hanbury
Note - If you would like to contribute a letter on any subject or topic, please do email [email protected] or drop in to the PVNV Postbag at the PO Stores.
Sport ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Plush and Piddle Valley Cricket Club
The 2013 PPVCC Shoot and Tournament took place on two consecutive weekends - the shoot kicked off our annual fund raising events on Sunday July 7th with our cricket tournament in Plush on Saturday July 13th. Pitch and grounds were brilliantly prepared and with outstanding weather, the venue has never looked better. Thanks to Tom Atkinson, Jeff Perks, George Chubb, Phil and James Ralph, plus many others who contributed to the ground looking its very best. 6 teams, 8 matches and over 150 highly competitive overs were played; local team Plush, The Phene Philanderers, Old Rippleonians, Bournemouth School Associates, Dorchester Hospital Porters (if anyone was ill that day, sorry all the porters were enjoying themselves at Plush CC !!) plus Dorchester Squash Club X1 ably captained by Stuart Dipple.
58 59 The standard of cricket throughout the day was of the highest order, with some fine individual fielding, bowling and batting performances. Ultimately the Wooden Spoon was fought out between The Phene Philanderers and Dorchester Hospital Porters, with the Phene Philanderers coming out as deserved victors. The final was between Plush and Bournemouth School Associates, an outstanding game, some memorable Plush performances with skipper Declan Chubb brilliantly guiding the team to Tournament winners.
As always with a tournament and shoot of this size with over 80 people attending the Shoot and in excess of 120 people for the Cricket Tournament, we are enormously grateful to all who contribute to our Shoot and Tournament Weekend. Special thanks to the ground team, Jo Sherwood for loan of his marvellous BBQ, Phil Ralph for manning said BBQ, Turbo for loan of all the bar equipment and Geraint Chubb for manning the bar all weekend, all cake and sandwich makers, James Ralph and friend for selling the raffle tickets. Special thanks also to The Piddle Inn, The Gaggle of Geese for their beer donations, and to Nigel and Sarah of The Poachers Inn for help with the licence, beer, wine and general support to PPVCC - it is much appreciated by all.
Heartfelt thanks to Peter Hiscock and Tom Atkinson for organising the Shoot Day on Sunday with their contacts from Northamptonshire of John Spademan and team, who put together and delivered a very good 5 stands and a flush for 60 guns on the Sunday. The winning ladies shot was Sarah from Castle Gardens of Sherborne, with Terry the winning men’s shot from Westbury Gun Club, who also won the overall team trophy. Thanks to Ashley Rawlings, Stuart Dipple, Richard Cake, Andy Langlands, Craig Kellaway, George Chubb, Tim and Nick Mitchell, for all helping with the stands and Shoot for the day, and to James Boughey for the use of his John Deere loader. If I have left some people out then please accept my apologies for your omission.
Our club captain Graeme Stephens organised and managed the two days brilliantly; we are grateful to club president Peter Hiscock for the continued use of his land for PPVCC. Thank you to all the players, supporters and helpers over the two days. The monies raised will be put into the general improvement and maintenance of the Club and facilities and to continue a policy of further encouraging younger girls and boys to play at this wonderful ground.
We are always on the lookout for new players, so if you, your family and or friends are interested in joining, then please ring either Riou Baxter 07976 328916, Tim Mitchell 07796 857744 or Graeme Stephens 07899 663773. For our youth team under11’s & 9’s, ring Tim Gillette on 01300 345724.
This is my final year as Chair of Plush and Piddle Valley Cricket Club, so I would like to thank all the players and supporters over the last six years, who have helped maintain and indeed transform the Club onto the footings and standing that it now enjoys, this combined with the winning of Division 3 of the Dorchester & District Read & Woodruff Evening League, means that your local cricket club is in good hands for the future of our team and local community.
Riou Baxter, Chairman
60 News from Puddletown Surgery September issue 2013
Once again I am writing to keep you up to date with events at Puddletown Surgery and impart important health messages. If there are any other matters you would like us to address, please let us know by ringing to speak to Carol Taylor, Practice Manager, on 01305 848333 or e-mailing [email protected]
Flu Vaccination Clinics If you are aged over 65, pregnant, are a Carer or suffer from an illness such as asthma, diabetes or coronary heart disease, you are strongly advised to have a flu vaccination - and a Pneumococcal vaccine if you haven’t had one of these before. Following NHS England guidelines, flu vaccinations are offered only to those who are over 65 years of age, are pregnant , Carers or who suffer from chronic disease. Our flu vaccination clinics will be held on Saturday mornings on the 5th and 12th October. If you fall into any of these categories, please telephone the surgery to make an appointment for a Flu Vaccination at one of these clinics.
Shingles The new shingles immunisation programme is being introduced this year comprising a single injection to last a lifetime, offered, along with the flu vaccination, to patients who are aged 70 and 79 (but not aged 71-78 !!) You don’t need to do anything about this. If you are in one of the age groups recommended to have this vaccination, it will be offered to you at your flu vaccination appointment.
Surgery and Dispensary Opening Times Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 6.30 pm Saturday 8.30 – 11.00 am
Carol Taylor
61 SHORT MAT Thursdays Piddlehinton Village Hall 7.30 – 9.30pm BOWLING Contact Sheila Hornyak / 01300 348264
TABLE TENNIS Tuesdays Piddlehinton Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00pm Contact Beryl Ellis / 01305 267394
CRICKET CLUB Contact Graeme Stephens / 07899 663773
BADMINTON Tuesdays Piddlehinton Gym 2.00 – 4.00 pm Contact Hilary French / 01305 848501
TENNIS Visit www.piddlevalleytennis.googlepages.com Contact 01300 349277
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Hours Monday – Friday 8.30 am – 1 pm and 2 – 6.30 pm To speak to a Doctor Monday – Friday 12 noon – 12.30 pm For Test Results 11 am – 12.30 pm Dispensary Open for enquiries & collection of medication Monday – Friday 11 am – 12.45 pm and 3.30 – 6 pm Saturday 9 – 11 am (excluding Bank & Public Holiday weekends)
Ordering Medication You may order medication via fax, post, box by the Dispensary window Monday – Friday 8.30 am – 6.30 pm or [email protected]
Seasonal Flu Immunisation We recommend a flu vaccination if you are aged 65 or over, or are in a clinical risk group or are pregnant – choose a time to suit you and turn up Open Flu Clinics Tuesday 8th October 2 – 3 pm Thursday 17th October 2 – 3 pm Saturday 19th Ocober 9 – 10.30 am Wednesday 23rd October 2 – 3 pm Saturday 2nd November 9 – 10.30 am Wightman’s Orchard Open Clinic 6th November 10.30 – 11 am
If you or a member of your family becomes critically ill and needs immediate medical treatment you should telephone 999 and ask for an ambulance.
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67 68 We are having an excellent 2013 season with a lot of fun and some great cricket and aim to build on this success next season. With a new cricket net and our under 11 youth teams to build on, we are always looking for new players to come and join our successful and family friendly club. If you and your friends would like to join, please ring either Riou Baxter 07976 328916 Graeme Stephens 07899 663773 Tim Mitchell 07796 857744 or Tim Gillitt 01300-345724
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