www.marnhullmessenger.org.uk September 2017 - Issue 77 From the Surgeries Gardening Tips From The Churches From The Schools What’s new from Monthly tips All the latest The latest from our local doctors from our village news from the our village surgeries experts churches schools page 7 page 16 page 14 page 18 Finger Post Sign Restored page22 Two Organ Concerts at St.Gregory’s Church The 2017 concert season resumes at 12.15 on Blackmore Vale Inn Tuesday 12th September with a 30-minute programme of organ music played by Stephen Binnington. There’s music by Bach, Pachelbel and September Update Gigout. We can confirm that the Pub, which has been At 7.00pm on Saturday 16th September, Stephen closed since May 2016 has now been sold will play a very varied and attractive programme of by Hall & Woodhouse. However, at the time music from England, Germany and France, ending of publication we have been unable to find with a dazzling Toccata by Augustin Barié. out from the new owners, their plans for the premises. Once again – watch this space! Programmes are £5 at the door in aid of both the flower and choir fund. Marnhull Messenger SeptemberMay 2017 www.marnhullmessenger.org.uk Marnhull Messenger Establishing The Conservation Areas A Decision? The story of the establishing of the Marnhull Conservation Areas Welcome to your goes on…… On 19 August 1969, The North Area Planning Officer, Mr Pakenham submitted his “Explanatory Memorandum”, together with Marnhull Messenger two maps (I do not have copies of these maps) to the County Planning G & A COOK Chris Ryu - Messenger Editor Officer. Some of the key topics in his Explanatory Memorandum were covered in my previous 3 articles. Motor Vehicle Services In his covering letter he states: “I append two maps, the first giving basic Welcome back! Well I thought the Fest and Flower Show information for your consideration together with a list of trees and an were great despite the weather! explanation covering the suggestions. The size and loose formation of Burton Street, Marnhull Another highlight of the month had to be the "Thank Marnhull in itself poses several problems, the principle one being how God for Marnhull" event at St Gregory's Church - such much to include. This I have tried to meet by dividing the village into Tel: 01258 820239 a good idea and lovely to see so many clubs/groups/ two old ribbon developments……firmly keeping an open area in the organisations represented. middle without which the village character of the separate sections would disappear”. Due to a technical issue at our printers the annual directory didn't make it out with the last issue, so There is then a 2 month gap in the correspondence. It is presumed that in this period various planning staffs submitted their views on Mr you should receive it with this one - sorry for any General Repairs, Servicing, Pakenham’s proposal. In a Memorandum to the County Planning Officer, inconvenience caused. MOTs (Cars & Motorcycles), dated 30 October 1969, Mr Pakenham states: “I append two copies of a Brakes, Clutches, Diagnostics, Meet Astronaut Tim Peake brief statement covering the above (The Marnhull Conservation Area) which has been reduced to the minimum as instructed by Mr Kenyon Tyres, Wheel Alignment The first parts of Atom Club are now open, so to celebrate, we're offering 2 free tickets to come and see our stand (not sure where he sits, thought to be on the County Council Planning Staff?). at New Scientist Live. This London Exhibit in September offers and opportunity to ask astronaut Tim Peake a The Surveyor to the Sturminster RDC has agreed that this is acceptable question and learn all about various fields of science. as a beginning, although he thinks that Conservation should eventually cover all the original area suggested”. It would appear that Mr Kenyon is Check out the competition on page 16! the final arbiter in the County Council. The “brief statement” next appears on 5 December 1969, where it is submitted to the Dorset County Council Planning Reference and General Purposes (PR&GP) Sub Committee for approval. The introduction to Deadline For Next Issue this document is recorded below. The outline description of the two The Curtain Man proposed Conservation Areas, which make up the rest of the document Curtains Carpets Upholstery MID-DAY 17th September will be included in next month’s issue. Roller/ Venetian/Roman Blinds E-mail all texts, announcements and other requests to: “The village of Marnhull lies on an undulating plateau on the east [email protected] side of the Stour valley and is very scattered. The principal centres of development are in the form of two ribbons centred on the Church Free Measuring and Estimates of St George and St Gregory at the southern end and upon Burton Expert Service - Competitive Prices Marnhull Messenger Contact Details Street at the northern end of the village. In recent years, modern estate development has linked the two ribbons at their eastern end forming Burton Street, Marnhull Editor: Chris Ryu - [email protected] 01258 821654 - 3 Corner Close, Marnhull, DT10 1PB a third centre. There are also isolated groups of buildings, some quite Sturminster Newton DTlO lPH attractive, separated from the main groups by as much as half a mile Tel/Fax: 01258 821117Mobile: 07802 744869 Webmaster: Chris Ryu - as above email: [email protected] in distance. The attraction of Marnhull lies partly in its position and Advertising: Rosie Gall - [email protected] surroundings: Splendid views, mellow local stone and a tree lined Treasurer: Bill Shannon - [email protected] parkland setting which carries an air of spaciousness”. 01258 820890 I think that the eloquent way that Mr Pakenham, Mr Abbott and their Circulation: The Eveleighs - [email protected] 01258 821049 - Weavers House, Burton Street, Marnhull, DT10 1PS colleagues captured the essence of Marnhull in these last two sentences The Marnhull Butcher is quite perfect. It is a great pity that in June 2014, North Dorset District The M�r�h�ll But�h�r Chairman: Ian Gall - [email protected] 01258 820484 Council acted in total ignorance of the effort, vision and perception of Mr Pakenham, Mr Abbott, Mr Kenyon, Mr Frith and others in the County Adrian Curtis Administrator: Fiona Nelson - [email protected] A�ri�n Cur�is 01258 821036 Planning and County Surveyor’s offices in the 1970s and granted outline Marnhull’s own rare breed - use him or lose him! Marnhull ’s own rare breed - use him or lose him! Disclaimer planning approval for a suburban development of 13 dwellings, on the The opinions expressed in the articles and on the pages of the Marnhull Messenger are not necessarily those of the Marnhull Messenger. All the dates and details are as supplied by the contributing organisations.. The 1.7 acre field, in the middle of the northern Marnhull Conservation Area. 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Personal details, including photographs, will only be published if approved and submitted by organi- now, we appear to be failing badly. sations or individuals. No personal details will be given out or sold to any third parties, whether individuals, organisations or companies.. Tim Eveleigh Burton Street 2 3 Marnhull Messenger News & Events September 2017 www.marnhullmessenger.org.uk News & Events Marnhull Messenger Nash Lane THE GREAT MARNHULL FISH & CHIP QUIZ Marriage: a cause for celebration Women's Institute Having moved here from living by the A30 we are delighted Time to get your team organised for this A young woman was trying to persuade her partner that the time had to live in Nash Lane. The number of people and particularly annual bonanza of brainpower! come for them to get married. After dropping many a hint, she said youngsters that walk up to the Recreation Field is amazing and one day: “Don’t you think marriage is a wonderful institution?” “Yes”, he we are all so fortunate that the lane is so quiet for them. Friday 13th October - 7.00 pm replied, “but I don’t want to live in an Institution!” However there are certain drivers who race along this road Village Hall Marriage, of course, is not that kind of Institution – and it is one that we and they are a serious accident waiting to happen.