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November 2017 - Issue 79www.marnhullmessenger.org.uk

Friday 10th NovemberMarnhull Village hall

Eyes down at 7pm10 games of bingo plus 1 special.

There will be a raffle and refreshments available.

Raising funds for the new Marnhull Players Pantomime Group.

PANTOMIME BINGO

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DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING EVENING MARNHULL VILLAGE HALL

FRIDAY 1ST DECEMBER 6.00pmDefibrillators can save lives and here is your chance to

learn how the Marnhull defibrillator could help you deal with a life or death situation. You will be able to try it out for yourselves and ask any questions. The demo will be given by Kate Fisher who is a Responder Officer

with the South Western Ambulance Service.

All are welcome and your Parish Council hopes we have a good attendance. The session will last for about an hour depending on your input – do come for some

of the time rather than none at all.Marnhull PC

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It's coming up to that time of year again... If you run a club/group/organisation, please send us your 2018 dates, so we can get them into the village diary. You can also add them directly into the diary on the Messenger website.

Advertising Manager Rosie will soon be contacting current advertisers to book space for next year. It's likely that we'll run out of space, as we had a waiting list this year, so please do get your adverts booked nice and early to avoid disappointment.

The new Marnhull Village Facebook Group is growing fast and is a great way of sharing what's happening in the village while waiting for the next issue of the Messenger - why not check it out!

We were a little tight on space this issue, so there's a bit less from neighbouring villages, but hopefully you'll agree that there's still a good selection. December is normally a bit quiter, so back to normal next issue perhaps...

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Establishing The Conservation AreasParish Response To DCC Proposal

Following Dorset County Council’s approval of the suggested Conservation Areas in December 1969, the County Planning Officer, Mr Abbott then formally consulted the Rural District (Sturminster Newton) and Parish (Marnhull) Councils in April 1970. Marnhull’s response was signed by the Clerk to the Council, Mrs L Silverton in June.

She initially stated that the Parish Council agree that the areas to be conserved should be as definite and few as practicable. She then commented on 7 additional areas that the Parish Council felt should be considered for conservation.

“Ham Lane. Part of the field OS 95 (which is the large field to the South of Ham Lane and to the West of what is now Lovells Mead) between and excluding Hazlitts and up to and excluding Woodlands Farm to a depth of 200 feet. Ham Lane is on level ground and is a very popular walk with extensive views to the South and West over the Blackmore Vale.

The West Side of Sackmore Lane. From the junction with Burton Street to and including Orchard Villa. These houses are all of stone in the MARNHULL tradition and of the same quality as many of those in Burton St.

The South Side of Burton St in OS 142 to a depth of 50 ft to include the two chestnut (sic) trees near the roadside. (They probably meant the two horse chestnut trees on the side of Burton St, opposite the Old Meeting House)

Tapshays (OS 220) for similar reasons to Sackmore Lane.

The West Side of Church Lane between the Graveyard and the Pumping Station to a depth of 200 ft. In order to preserve the green “lung” of Marnhull.

In addition, we consider two areas are also worth (sic) of conservation;

Carraway Lane This lane carries a footpath to join with several others and has a very fine and extensive view South Eastward towards the hills. The area should include at least the gardens of the houses and South of the lane to a depth of 200 feet.

Nash Court Nash Court Farm and Cottages. To the junction with Hains Lane.

We feel that these suggestions are the minimum necessary to preserve the character and amenities of the village. We would much appreciate a visit from Mr Pakenham to discuss these proposals at these sites”

Mr Pakenham visited soon after, as his memo to Mr Abbott in July 1970 records; “ Marnhull have put forward a lot of amendments and I had a meeting with their representative and he is going to let me know what they think in light of my observations.”

His reply in September 1970 to Marnhull PC and the County Planning Officer was as follows; “Marnhull has made a special request for the inclusion of a 200ft deep strip of land along the west of Church Hill to preserve the view of the “green lung” between New St and Burton St. The same thing is proposed for the West side of Sackmore Lane and the south side of Burton St. Carraway Lane is right off the map and so is Nash Court. Obviously they are thinking on the lines I did in the first place. Perhaps you would give consideration to the points raised in the attached letter?”

Next time, we shall consider what the County Planning officer decided upon.

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Free Measuring and Estimates Expert Service - Competitive Prices

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1st - Table Tennis Club @ 14:151st - Zumba Dance Fitness @ 19:302nd - Baby and Toddler Group @ 09:303rd - Lunch Club @ 12:006th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:156th - Parish Council Meeting @ 19:007th - Art For Everyone @ 10:008th - Mother's Union - Members Lunch @ 12:008th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:158th - Zumba Dance Fitness @ 19:309th - Baby and Toddler Group @ 09:3010th - The Blackmore Vale Art Group - Deborah Chisman " A wintry scene" atmospheric effects. @ 10:3010th - Quiet Half Hour of Prayer- St Gregory's Church @ 12:00 St Gregory's10th - The New Marnhull Players- Bingo Evening @ 19:0011th - Remembrance 2 Minutes silence @ 11:00 War memorial11th - Fish and Chip Poppy Quiz @ 19:00 British Legion Club12th - Remembrance Parade and service @ 14:45 St Gregory's13th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:1513th - Women's Institute- fun Kurling Evening @ 19:3014th - Art For Everyone @ 10:0014th - Garden Club "Air Ambulance" - Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance @ 19:3015th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:1515th - Zumba Dance Fitness @ 19:3016th - Baby and Toddler Group @ 09:3016th - Marnhull Yarners @ 13:30 Laburnum Cottage17th - Marnhull POPPIn Cafe @ 10:0019th - Christmas Craft Fair @ 10:00 Legion20th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:1521st - Art For Everyone @ 10:0022nd - Table Tennis Club @ 14:1522nd - Zumba Dance Fitness @ 19:3023rd - Baby and Toddler Group @ 09:3027th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:1528th - Art For Everyone @ 10:0028th - Moviola - Churchill @ 19:3029th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:1529th - Zumba Dance Fitness @ 19:3030th - Baby and Toddler Group @ 09:30

1st - Lunch Club @ 12:00

4th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15

4th - Parish Council Meeting @ 19:00

5th - Art For Everyone @ 10:00


6th - Zumba Dance Fitness @ 19:30

7th - Baby and Toddler Group @ 09:30

8th - The Blackmore Vale Art Group - Drawing and Painting followed by Christmas Buffet. @ 10:30

8th - Quiet Half Hour Prayer- Church of Our Lady @ 12:00 Church of our lady

9th - The New Marnhull Players- Christmas Cinderella Ball @ 19:00


11th - Women's Institute- Christmas Party with American Supper @ 19:30

12th - Garden Club Christmas Dinner and Skittles Evening @ 19:30


13th - Mother's Union - Christmas Event @ 14:30 Methodist Church


14th - Baby and Toddler Group - Christmas Party @ 09:30

15th - Marnhull POPPIn Cafe @ 10:00




21st - Marnhull Yarners @ 13:30 Laburnum Cottage




9th - Garden Club "Looking after Winter Wildlife" - Lynne Burningham R.S.P.B. @ 19:30

10th - Mother's Union - Patricia Burns @ 14:30 Methodist Church





18th - The Marnhull Yarners @ 14:00 Location TBC


19th - Marnhull POPPIn Cafe @ 10:00

22nd - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15





Annual Diary 2017/2018All events are held at the Village Hall unless otherwise stated.

For Village Hall bookings please call 01258 821427 or 07786 667796

November December January

News & Events

Fish 'N' ChipIn aid of the Poppy Appeal

At Marnhull Royal British LegionOn Saturday 11th November at 7 for 7.30pm

£7 a head. Call 820800 for details.

CALLING ALL CLUBS / GROUPS: PLEASE SUPPLY YOUR 2018

DATES READY FOR THE NEXT ISSUE

NEW: You can now submit your events into a live calendar on the messenger website and they’ll be

added to this diary in the next issue!

Songs of Praise Marnhull Methodist Church

Sunday November 5th 10:00amWant to sing your favourite hymn?

Phone 820371 to let us know your favourite and then come and join us.

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Dr Francis Burrows had his audience rolling in the aisles with his hilarious anecdotes about a lifetime in amateur operatics.

Years ago the Yeovil Operatic Society used to put on a production in early Spring. The venue was the Assembly Hall where the dressing rooms were beneath the stage. One of the first jobs for the Director was to hire a couple of large tarpaulins The first was stretched across the subterranean area to provide segregated dressings rooms, and the other was needed to cover the earth floor which, after even moderate Spring rain, became a quagmire. If there had been a downpour the cast walked upon a sort of dank waterbed.

At that time, Francis explained, there were few firms locally which hired out scenery and props, so that if one were to go to see any amateur performance in the area one was sure to find The Merry Widow, Iolanthe or The Student Prince moving through strangely familiar streets, houses, castles or woodland glens.

There were incidents aplenty to keep the cast on its toes but sometimes the audience provided the drama. At one performance to which Civic dignitaries from all the nearby towns had been invited, a Mayoress in full regalia, returning hurriedly from the lavish interval hospitality, missed her footing, slid at speed down the central aisle on her back, crashed through the orchestra curtain and demolished a cello.

Over the years the cast and director had to cope with any number of bizarre incidents involving fire alarms, donkeys, wigs and more. Francis told the story of a dance sequence that the director thought would be more spectacular and dream-like if it were to be accompanied by a gentle mist. Dry ice was obtained and a stage helper instructed to pour small amounts of water onto it from time to time and waft the resulting mist onto the stage. One night that stage helper was not available and his replacement was not fully conversant with the system. Possibly feeling that more mist might be even more effective, he emptied the whole bucket of water onto the dry ice. The fog erupted like a geyser and billowed onto the stage, engulfing the dancers to the waist. It poured into the orchestra pit and swamped the players and then rolled on to smother the first three rows of the audience whose arms could be seen flailing helplessly from the cloud bank.

In November we have a Kurling evening, and if you have not experienced this game I urge you to come and have a go. You are certain to have an uproarious time.

YV

Women's Institute

Royal British LegionThe Harvest Festival went well thanks to Branch Chaplain Mike Ficke who conducted the service and Stephen Binnington whose organ playing kept us all somewhere near the tune. Branch chairman Ian Kendall conducted the auction in his own singular fashion and the evening ended up with £90 being raised for the Poppy Appeal. Thanks to all who

donated produce and all that bid for produce but we could do with some more people attending, it is a fun night and the bar is open so come down next year and join in the fun.

The Poppy collecting year ends on September 30th and the total for 2016/17 is £8,856 which I am sure you will agree is a tremendous total for a small village like ours. This is in no small manner due to Lyn Bartlett's efforts with the fortnightly bingo which has raised over £3,000, an incredible effort. People may ask why we still bother with the last WW1 veterans gone now and WW2 being a distant memory to many people (though not to me). Remember though, that with trauma treatment being so good now people that would have died are now surviving and will need care for up to 50 years so this money is vital for their welfare.

My annual fish 'n' chip poppy quiz is on Saturday November 11th which just happen to be Armistice Day so that makes it even more poignant. We have held the price at £7 so fish 'n' chips and fun at that price are a bargain. I do not need a booking but a call so I can give the chip man a rough estimate would be welcome. Team sizes are variable so come down on the 11th and see what it is all about.

Christmas is looming and with that in mind Lyn Bartlett (who else?) is organising a Christmas Fair on November 19th. To book a stall ring 01258 821095, for visitors there will be mulled wine and home made mince pies on sale. All monies raised will as usual go to to Poppy Appeal so please pop down and support us in this worthwhile effort.

The next jumble sale is in January so if you have anything give me a ring I am happy to come and collect.

Meanwhile listen out for a knock on your door from our Poppy sellers who will as usual be braving the elements to raise some money for our service men and women in need.

As usual all are welcome to attend the two minute silence at the memorial on Saturday November 11th at 11 o'clock and the service at St Gregory's on Sunday 12th at 3pm.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Branch business contact Jack Whitehead on 01258 820800 or email [email protected]

Understandably the Parish Council is infuriated by incidents such as the damage in the Rec [Parish mutterings October issue] probably caused by a few hooligans and the consequential costs. But it is neither fair nor right to blame celebrating students who were successful during their exams; indeed I would be surprised if said hooligans will have had any success to celebrate.

Those with children or grandchildren will know how hard their offspring work for their exams and it's wrong to arrive at the conclusion that success in exams leads to vandalism especially as it's expressed as a generalisation and in such dismissive terms. These sorts of comments do nothing for harmony within our Community, indeed they are a grave insult to the vast majority of our industrious youth.

Jeremy Watson

Damage At The Rec

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Lunch Club could not be held in October

The Committee is delighted that arrangements are now in place, and The Lunch Club will be “Open for

Business” from November onwardsWe shall look forward to seeing you all again on

Friday 3rd November at 12 o’clock

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Following my long stay in Yeovil Hospital I am now at home. I very much want to thank all my friends from my own church family but also members of the other churches in Marnhull for their prayers, cards, letters and good wishes. Too many to thank individually. They meant a great deal to me and the family through a very difficult time. Thank you and God Bless you all.

Sally Williams


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News from the Nick.Combating crimein your neighbourhoodPC 2146 Phil Sugrue07500 816 258

I apologise for missing last month’s edition of The Messenger unfortunately I fractured my wrist and was unable to work. I have now returned and am currently office based. I am looking forward to being back out in the community again!

I have 2 crimes to report between beginning of August and the middle of October these include criminal damage to a building site as well as a burglary including theft of a vehicle.

Burglary is NOT common in this area though they do happen from time to time. Remember to close windows, lock doors when out and make sure sheds, garages and outbuildings are secure too. Don’t make easy for the opportunist to access your home and steal your property. Report any suspicious activity.

ScamsAn HMRC scam has been doing the rounds in Dorset targeting elderly & vulnerable people. Dorset Police has been advised of a second scam whereby individuals are now claiming to be Dorset Police using the 01202 222 222 telephone number requesting details from residents.

Dorset Police would never ask you for your personal details on the telephone and we would never call you from the 01202 222 222 telephone number.

Please be aware and stay vigilant. Do not pass any personal information over the phone or via email. If you receive a call please report this to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

Report suspicious activity either to 101 or via the police website https://www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online#report

Only phone 999 if your life is in danger or crime is happening now

See what your local NPT have been up to by following our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NorthDorsetRPT

If you have any issues that you would like to discuss with us or if you would like to introduce yourself; we hold our monthly surgeries on the 1st Thursday of the month at the Post Office from 11.30-11.45am and at The Spar from 12noon-12.15pm. The next monthly surgery will be in December.

PCSO 5352Mandy Robinson

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ConfidentialityIf you would like privacy when you speak to a receptionist in the Surgery, please just ask and they will be happy to talk to you in another room or somewhere private.

NHS ServicesChoosing which NHS service is right for you at a given time may not always be easy – so here is a quick checklist to help.

Call NHS 111 –If you urgently need medical help or advice but it's not a life-threatening situation. You can also call NHS 111 if is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.

Visit a walk-in centre, minor injuries unit or urgent care centre – If you have a minor illness or injury (cuts, sprains or rashes) and it can't wait until your GP surgery is open. The nearest is Westminster Memorial Hospital, in Shaftesbury. Opening hours – Mon-Fri 09.00 – 18.00. Saturday and Sunday – 10.00- 16.00

Ask your local pharmacist for advice – Your pharmacist can give you advice for many common minor illnesses, such as diarrhoea, minor infections, headache, travel advice or sore throats. They can also provide somewhere private for your conversation.

Make an appointment with your GP –If you are feeling unwell and it is not an emergency.

From The Surgeries

News & Events

A warm welcome to the village and support for the community

Since 197656 new residents of Marnhull attended our annual Newcomers Party on 29th September at the Village Hall, Burton Street, Marnhull and from the reports we have had all enjoyed themselves.

We are looking for road contacts as follows:Burgess Close / Burton StreetSackmore LaneSackmore GreenBat Alley

If you think you could help please contact our Secretary, Hilary Parker on 01258 821667, 07802166655 or [email protected]. You can also find out more about MVC

Similarly, if you need help, or know of anyone who does, please telephone Hilary on either of the above numbers and we can try to sort something out.

Trevor Vaughan.MBE - Chairman MVC

Marnhull Village Care

Village Hall Hire Charges For Weddings & Parties9 a.m. to 1 p.m....£30.00 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.... £30.00

6 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. (midnight on Sat and Sun).... £50.00

Wedding hire... £150 per dayBooking Officer: 01258 821427


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Just a final reminder not to come to the café on FRIDAY 19TH MAY as we will be closed but please do join us on FRIDAY 26TH MAY from 10-12midday at the Village Hall for the Queen’s 91st Birthday themed POPPin Café!

Themes for the following months will be Forget-Me-Not, Strawberries and Roses and Summer Holidays!

Gillingham Food Bank- Care to Share?From May onwards we will be collecting non-perishable food items as well as items such as nappies, toiletries and toilet rolls at the cafe. These Items will then be donated to the Gillingham Food Bank (The Trussell Trust) for distribution.

Don’t forget to offer a friend or neighbour a lift to the café if they are unable to make their own way and would like to come.

See you soon!Linda, Jill, Audrey and Joy

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3rd Friday of each month

10-12 noon, Marnhull Village Hall COME & ENJOY FRESH FAIRTRADE COFFEE OR TEA, BISCUITS or HOMEMADE CAKES

Meet old friends, make new ones Put the World to Rights!

Read the papers, do a crossword, play cards, dominoes, or just sit, chill & chat

All welcome - we would love to see you

Contact Linda 01258 820131 The Marnhull POPPin Café is a non-profit making community project.

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We are made up of both male and female members with a wide range of ages and interests which means are book choices are very varied!

If you are interested in joining our group please contact Rachel Hopkins on 01258 820413 or [email protected]

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Just a final reminder not to come to the café on FRIDAY 19TH MAY as we will be closed but please do join us on FRIDAY 26TH MAY from 10-12midday at the Village Hall for the Queen’s 91st Birthday themed POPPin Café!

Themes for the following months will be Forget-Me-Not, Strawberries and Roses and Summer Holidays!

Gillingham Food Bank- Care to Share?From May onwards we will be collecting non-perishable food items as well as items such as nappies, toiletries and toilet rolls at the cafe. These Items will then be donated to the Gillingham Food Bank (The Trussell Trust) for distribution.

Don’t forget to offer a friend or neighbour a lift to the café if they are unable to make their own way and would like to come.

See you soon!Linda, Jill, Audrey and Joy

Marnhull POPPin Cafe

3rd Friday of each month

10-12 noon, Marnhull Village Hall COME & ENJOY FRESH FAIRTRADE COFFEE OR TEA, BISCUITS or HOMEMADE CAKES

Meet old friends, make new ones Put the World to Rights!

Read the papers, do a crossword, play cards, dominoes, or just sit, chill & chat

All welcome - we would love to see you

Contact Linda 01258 820131 The Marnhull POPPin Café is a non-profit making community project.

A beautiful 16th century coaching inn, notably featured in Thomas Hardy’s ‘Tess of the

d’Urbervilles’

Delicious home cooked food, Badger real ales & cosy country B&B

Crown Road

Marnhull DT10 1LN

01258 820224 [email protected] www.crowninn-marnhull.co.uk

Looking for new membersMarnhull Reading Group meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss a book, which has been suggested by one of the group, over a glass of wine.

We are made up of both male and female members with a wide range of ages and interests which means are book choices are very varied!

If you are interested in joining our group please contact Rachel Hopkins on 01258 820413 or [email protected]

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On the 11th October 16 members and 4 guests were entertained and inspired by a talk from The Venerable Tony Wilds.

Tony will soon celebrate 50 years since he was ordained as a priest and has been reflecting on the journey, remembering the seeds that were sown along the way. The journey since theological college has been one of great variety including three years in Zambia, being Chaplain to the Fire Fighters while a vicar at Chandlers Ford, being Archdeacon of Plymouth and then coming to Marnhull – the home of his ancestors. We feel very fortunate that he “came home”.

The next meeting is the Members’ meal at Stourpaine on 8th November

Jill Treby

Mothers' Union

The Children's trophy winners from The Flower Show are:-Hattie-Rose BakerCharlotte NolanAlice BerthaudLily OxfordCharlotte ChambersPoppy BakerWilbur RisleyCharlie StrongLily Stanton

Well done to all of them.Hilary Smith

Marnhull Flower Show Committee

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FIRST CHOICE FOR: EXCELLENT FACILITIES: Club and Society venue Adaptable arrangements Birthday parties Meeting room Wedding and family celebrations Bar Dinner dances Barbecue Fund raising events Safe garden Free Skittle alley Pool table/darts

FUTURE EVENTS

Art classes every Monday and one Thursday. Short mat bowls Friday 2 to 5pm.

Sat. 4th Nov. - Stage One Sat. 11th Nov. - Fish n chip Poppy Quiz 7pm Mon. 13th Nov. - Bingo 7pm Sat 18th Nov. - Just Bertie Sat 25th Nov. - Jeffersonjon Mon. 27th Nov. - Bingo 7pm

Sat. 2nd Dec. - Dale Fender Band

Entry free to members others £2 on entertainment evenings The CLUB may be booked for private functions at reasonable rates.

To arrange viewing, check availability, discuss your requirements or apply for membership contact Tony on 820397 or E-mail [email protected]

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SPITFIRE SISTERS Recreating nostalgic Andrews Sisters style band accompanied harmonies. Friday 3rd November 8pm Tickets £15

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TJ HIGGS The UK’s leading Psychic Medium. Wednesday 15th November 7:30pm Tickets £20

ONE NIGHT OF SKA Taking You ‘One Step Beyond!’ Saturday 18th November 7.30pm Tickets £17

CHRISTMAS CROONERS Festive Classics of Nat, Bing & Frank. Friday 1st December 7.30pm Tickets £15

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A.J’s BIG BAND Big Band Classics Saturday 25th November 7:30pm Tickets £15

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MARNHULL ENTERTAINSin association with

DORSET MOVIOLA presents

Churchill

In Marnhull Village HallTuesday 28th November at 7.30pm

Doors and licensed bar open 7.00 pm

Tickets: £5.00Available from:

Robin Hill Stores - 01258 820959or Marnhull Stores - 01258 820116

Tensions mount for the beleaguered British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (Brian Cox) in the days leading up to the infamous Allied D-Day landings in Normandy, France in June 1944.

Fearful of repeating his deadly mistakes from World War I in the Battle of Gallipoli, exhausted by years of war, plagued by depression and obsessed with his historical destiny, Churchill is reluctant to embark on the large-scale campaign, one that the entire war effort hinges upon.

Events, vacancies and so much more...Top Vacancies – Make Your Mark!Secretary - Bookings Secretary - TreasurerLike to be involved with the running and future of this vital part of village lie? Due to the potential ‘retirement’ of the holders of one or more of the above posts there will be corresponding ‘vacancies’ at the AGM – but there is also some scope for a ‘reshuffle’ depending on the skills and wishes of those who come forward. We hope very much that there are people who would like to support the Hall in this way at this exciting time in its history. To learn more and to discuss these opportunities in advance, and with no commitment, please contact any of those listed below.

Agm / Social Evening Friday 17th November7.00, meeting 7.30. All welcome. Come and enjoy a glass of wine etc, meet village organisations, and hear and discuss progress on the building improvement and extension project. Details on village and shop notice boards.

Awaken To Bacon On New Year’s DayBacon and bap late breakfast / early lunch 10.00 – 12.00. Celebrate / bring your friends / (and recover?). Non meat eaters welcome! Details in December. Proceeds to building fund.

Bingo BingoEarly January, date in December Messenger and on posters. Bar etc. Come and have some fun. Proceeds to building fund.

Building Fund: Some Recent Grants & Donations – Thank You So Much

Flower Show 2017 £100

Marnhull W. I. £100

Garden goods £1,913

Private donation: £180

Fish and Chip Quiz: £226

POPP-in café £500

Total now raised & donated locally to date (in addition to legacy): £25,603

Marnhull Village Hall

Well rehearsals are well underway for 'Cinder's', going really well, we have had some lovely people join us and i think February will bring a great performance. We also have a lovely group of children to performance with us, some are returning from last year and some our new children that want to join us.

We would like to thank the Messenger Committee for there grant towards costumes we have some of the material to start making costumes and we will be getting the rest soon once other things have been sorted.

I would also like to thank Sioban Boyce for getting a few voluteers together who are going to make our costumes. Sioban and Suzanne have already been and measured most of the cast and have made a start with patterns and Rebecca has selected some of the fabric so they can make a start on the costumes.

Also we are getting ready for our bingo evening on the 10th November at the village hall eyes down at 7pm. There will be a raffle half way through the evening.

Then on the 9th December we have our Cinderella Christmas Ball which is going to be a lovely evening of dancing, some Christmas food and some Cinderella magic. This is going to be a black tie event, at the village hall for start 8pm. You will receive a glass of Mulled wine on arrival and a glass of sparkles at midnight. There will be a Christmas buffet and bar.

Hope you will join us for some Christmas magic.All the cast

The New Marnhull Players Pantomime Group

MARNHULL ENTERTAINSin association with

DORSET ARTSREACH presents

Spirit of Stephane by the Christian Garrick Quintet

In Marnhull Village HallFriday 8th December at 7.30pm

Doors and licensed bar open 7.00 pm

Under 18s £6 Adults £10 Family £25Available from:

Robin Hill Stores - 01258 820959or Marnhull Stores - 01258 820116

Spirit of Stephane was conceived by the award-winning British jazz violinist Christian Garrick as a tribute to the great French Maestro.

Swinging tunes such as Sweet Georgia Brown, I’m Comin Virginia and S’Wonderful are followed by meltingly beautiful ballads like My Serenade, Didn’t We and La Chanson De Rue.

The quintet recalls the celebrated Hot Club Quintet Of France with Django Reinhardt as well as the George Shearing or Alan Clare piano-bass-drums quartets.


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Camelot Builders LtdFarm OfficeEast Lawn FarmLawn CrossroadsGillinghamDorset SP8 5QNwwwww.camelotbuilders.co.uk

All aspects of building work undertaken including:

• Extensions• New Builds• Roofing• Renovations• Loft Conversions

Tel: 01747 835422email: [email protected]

Please call Andy for a free quote

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Email: [email protected]

Dean Harris (Quarry Manager): 07771 684647 Office: 01258 472419

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Camelot Builders LtdFarm OfficeEast Lawn FarmLawn CrossroadsGillinghamDorset SP8 5QNwwwww.camelotbuilders.co.uk

All aspects of building work undertaken including:

• Extensions• New Builds• Roofing• Renovations• Loft Conversions

Tel: 01747 835422email: [email protected]

Please call Andy for a free quote

Marnhull 01258 821427Mobile 07939 196384


Dean Harris (Quarry Manager): 07771 684647 Office: 01258 472419

Whiteway Quarry, Whiteway Lane, Marnhull, Dorset, DT10 1NQ

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MARNHULL VILLAGE HALL AND SUPPORTERS CLUB

APPLICATION FORM 2017

Name…………………………………………………………………

Name must be the same as on your Bank Account, or a winning cheque may not be honoured.

Address…………………………………………………………………………………………………

Post Code………………………

I/We wish to become a member(s) and purchase…………… tickets at £6 per annum each to be entered into the prize draws.

I/We enclose a cheque for £…… made payable to “Marnhull Village Hall”

Date…………………. Signature…………………………………….

Send to : Mrs S Blackford, 6 Musbury Close , Marnhull DT10 1JR

Remembrance Day

This is Lucy Whyte, aged 7, with her Dad, Mark, about to go poppy selling.

This is also Lucy's drawing of St Gregory's Church to commemorate those who gave their lives.

Pedestrian Experience in Marnhull

I was so pleased to see the letter from GOF in last month’s Messenger talking of the perils of walking down any lane in the village without pavements.

When I moved to Sodom Lane two years ago, I contacted PC Kate Hann because of the regular traffic that pays no attention to the 30 mph speed limit. However, I was disappointed to find that her hands were tied because the only option was do a ‘spot’ check of speeds down Sodom Lane with the proviso that she wore a ‘hi-vis’ jacket so drivers could see her. Hence I think she found only one slightly speeding driver!

Having experienced walking up and down to the PO and village hall on regular occasions these are the difficulties that I have found; People not slowing down and Being driven at, or drivers leaving it to the last moment to pull out.

If I were a horse people would slow down and give me space. I appreciate humans don’t need to be slowed down for as much as horses but being driven at by anything over 25-30 mph is scary.

Even when pushing a buggy or walking on the road with a small child, some drivers still don’t follow the Highway Code which says motorists should give careful consideration to those walking in the road.

Other pedestrians who have had the same experiences as me have suggested alternative methods of dealing with this problem, such as; walking with a heavy implement, such as a spade, sticking out - not a very practical suggestion for everyday. Another was to take an uncontrollable dog with you, cars give them a wide berth!

Perhaps I ought to get a shetland pony and, every time I go for a walk, take it with me? We could also set up ‘driver awareness’ courses to demonstrate what it feels like to have a heavy lump of metal coming at you at speeds of 40mph and more?

Sioban Boyce

Marnhull Yarners

The next Marnhull Yarners is on 15 December at Carraway Cottage, Carraway Lane. Please add that parking is limited so if anyone wants to come for the first time, please contact me about lifts.

Sioban Boyce - 01258 820853 / 07545 641451


Marnhull Messenger Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

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MARNHULL VILLAGE HALL AND SUPPORTERS CLUB


Name…………………………………………………………………

Name must be the same as on your Bank Account, or a winning cheque may not be honoured.

Address…………………………………………………………………………………………………

Post Code………………………

I/We wish to become a member(s) and purchase…………… tickets at £6 per annum each to be entered into the prize draws.

I/We enclose a cheque for £…… made payable to “Marnhull Village Hall”

Date…………………. Signature…………………………………….

Send to : Mrs S Blackford, 6 Musbury Close , Marnhull DT10 1JR

Remembrance Day

This is Lucy Whyte, aged 7, with her Dad, Mark, about to go poppy selling.

This is also Lucy's drawing of St Gregory's Church to commemorate those who gave their lives.

Pedestrian Experience in Marnhull

I was so pleased to see the letter from GOF in last month’s Messenger talking of the perils of walking down any lane in the village without pavements.

When I moved to Sodom Lane two years ago, I contacted PC Kate Hann because of the regular traffic that pays no attention to the 30 mph speed limit. However, I was disappointed to find that her hands were tied because the only option was do a ‘spot’ check of speeds down Sodom Lane with the proviso that she wore a ‘hi-vis’ jacket so drivers could see her. Hence I think she found only one slightly speeding driver!

Having experienced walking up and down to the PO and village hall on regular occasions these are the difficulties that I have found; People not slowing down and Being driven at, or drivers leaving it to the last moment to pull out.

If I were a horse people would slow down and give me space. I appreciate humans don’t need to be slowed down for as much as horses but being driven at by anything over 25-30 mph is scary.

Even when pushing a buggy or walking on the road with a small child, some drivers still don’t follow the Highway Code which says motorists should give careful consideration to those walking in the road.

Other pedestrians who have had the same experiences as me have suggested alternative methods of dealing with this problem, such as; walking with a heavy implement, such as a spade, sticking out - not a very practical suggestion for everyday. Another was to take an uncontrollable dog with you, cars give them a wide berth!

Perhaps I ought to get a shetland pony and, every time I go for a walk, take it with me? We could also set up ‘driver awareness’ courses to demonstrate what it feels like to have a heavy lump of metal coming at you at speeds of 40mph and more?

Sioban Boyce

Marnhull Yarners

The next Marnhull Yarners is on 15 December at Carraway Cottage, Carraway Lane. Please add that parking is limited so if anyone wants to come for the first time, please contact me about lifts.

Sioban Boyce - 01258 820853 / 07545 641451



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Marnhull Music SocietyDavid Woodhouse’s programme entitled “Music that I Enjoy” was rather like taking his listeners into an auditory sweetshop. There were delights at every turn, pieces we loved but hadn’t heard for too long, colour and melody in strong supply.

He began with part of Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, which was the lead in to an evening of listening pleasure. For opera lovers there was the quartet from Rigoletto, as rich and filling as treacle toffee, with Pavarotti in magnificent voice, then for contrast a lemon drop in the form of elegant and satisfyingly precise Haydn Surprise Symphony No 24.

Modern times were celebrated by the driving dance rhythms of Leonard Bernstein’s America from “West Side Story” – an opera in all but name in my estimation. We were treated to a virtuoso performance by David Oistrach playing Beethoven’s Romance for Violin and Orchestra, and the first half ended with the hauntingly lovely sound of Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus.

After coffee we started with Mozart’s Salzburg Symphony. The stately and solemn Sarabande by Handel preceded another opera favourite, the duet from Act 1 of La Boheme by Puccini. Then we heard the green and fragrant tones of Vaughan William’s Fantasia on Greensleeves. Does anyone else see music in terms of colour? I often find English music evokes a green sensation. After a short and envigorating burst of Telemann’s Trumpet Concerto the concert finished with Rossini’s William Tell overture. As David said, the first part of this piece with its mosaic of woodwind playing is actually more interesting than the moment when the Lone Ranger bursts onto the scene.

But as usual I will indulge myself with a favourite moment of the evening, and that was Cecelia Bartolli’s heartbreaking interpretation of Handel’s Lascia la Spina – pure sensory delight.

On 11th May we have our Annual Dinner at Udders restaurant and then on 15th our presenter is Alan Thomas.

YV

Springhead TrustEvents At Springhead On 29th May

Photography courses with Edward Parker, £25 each, booking essential – Garden & Landscape – 10-1; People and Portraits – 2-5

Open garden with stalls, 10-5, café serving lunch & light refreshments, dogs on leads welcome, assisted wheelchair access: £3.50/Friends and U16 free

www.springheadtrust.org.uk - 01747 811853

Marnhull Baby and ToddlersWe have had a lovely few weeks with Mother's day craft on 23rd March, where we made Mother's day stand up cards, we also gave all our lovely Mums a bunch of daffodils, which the children loved presenting.

On 30th March we planted sunflower seeds, the children planted 3 seeds in a plant pot. they enjoyed playing with the soil as well as seeing what the sunflower seeds start like.

The 6th April was our Easter party where we made Easter crowns and chick and bunny pop up cups. The children also enjoyed an Easter egg hunt outside, they all found 2 eggs each.

This months visit to Newstone Nursing home was on 12th April where we had fun entertaining the residents by playing with a parachute with balls. We also played with building blocks, Easter colouring, sang songs and enjoyed a drink and biscuit.

We are doing our sponsored bounce to help the Parish council to raise money for the new play park equipment on 27th April. The children will bounce on the trampoline, where we will see how many bounces they can do in 1 minute.

Then there will be no toddler's on 4th May as the village hall will be used for an election.

Hope you had a lovely Easter.Emma and Dee


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The Maidens season has come to its end and another very successful year too. Winners again of the Marnhull Festival and winners of the Wimborne Festival. We have also topped the table of the Ladies TT25 but due to numerous matches being called off, all we really have there is a moral victory.

We did have issues along the way with the opposition at times not being able to fulfil certain fixtures, but the very hard- working background staff, soon rallied and other options were sought and games still played. My sincere thanks to all involved, you are all superstars.

We have very good numbers attending and the future is very bright, there are new teams on the horizon and local too! Buckhorn Weston, Blandford and Sherborne have all started a form of ladies cricket and we will welcome them with open arms, the prospect of matches played locally is exciting, especially with them becoming local derby’s! I so miss the matches played against Stalbridge, the ferocity of the game, extremely competitive yet a smile and a shake of hands at the end, no matter what the outcome.

Winter indoor nets start at Clayesmore this November, alternate Sunday mornings from 10:45-12:45. If you are interested in coming along and joining in then please contact us for the dates, we welcome new members regardless of ability, we have options for all and are a very friendly bunch, the togetherness of the Maidens is their strength, it is encouraged and a huge part of the success so far.

In the light of the amazing Women’s World Cup, which England of course won, Ladies cricket has taken off somewhat, previous players have returned and new people have decided to have a go, all those at Marnhull have found it rewarding, great fun, made new friends and kept fit at the same time! What more could you ask for. We play both hardball and softball cricket, the coaches will assess each individual accordingly so as you are placed in a near perfectly safe environment, we want each person to enjoy what they are doing.

Les Elsworth. Head Coach 07850749736. [email protected]

Jemma Sullivan. Captain 07496355084.

Marnhull MaidensWe have had a lovely few weeks getting to know new mothers and their toddlers and babies. We also welcome the lovely Michelle who is a new volunteer to help us run the group.

We would like to thank the Messenger committee for there grant as the helped us to get our lovely mats now that are for the cars and baby area, so we could get rid of the carpets. This helps us as mats are easier to clean, store, move and they are softer for the children to play on. We will be using the rest of the money from the grant for some new toys and equipment which we will keep you updated about.

On the 5th October we had Diana with her Phoenix cards, it's always lovely having her visit.

We have a busy few weeks ahead as the 19th October will bring us Usborne books coming in and doing a raffle, a nice time to start Christmas shopping.

Then we have half term where we won't be open. Then we come back to celebrate Halloween and bonfire night on the 2nd November. We will be having a Halloween party where you can come dressed up an dwin prizes for the best dressed. There will be pin the spider on the web, spaghetti play, party food and we will have some firework activities too.

The following week 9th November brings us to remembrance where we will be making poppies and wreaths. We are then getting into the Christmas spirit as on 30th November we will be doing our letters to Father Christmas.

On the 14th December it is our Christmas Party where we will have a special visitor, play games and have party food. In the evening is the adults turn to relax and have fun, as it's our annual Christmas meal at The Crown.

Emma, Dee and Michelle.

Marnhull Baby & Toddlers

We always look forward to September for 2 good reasons. Firstly, it is time to celebrate and commemorate that incredibly brave and historical aerial victory of the Battle of Britain.

Secondly, for 2 weeks, there is a crescendo and climax to our sortie rate to reach and, hopefully, destroy our annual fundraising target. Thankfully, there are strategic targets plenty to visit. Returning crews reported no casualties when collecting house to house!

On the contrary, reception throughout the village was considerably friendly and very generous. Our 2 day run at the Cheese Festival drew much friendly fire, reaped great rewards and saw all returned to base safely despite the weather. In those 2 weeks we not only reached our target of £5000 but overflew it by nearly £2000! A well earned victory deserved a well earned celebration which we did, in style, at the Royal Chase in Shaftesbury.

This tale of success would not be complete without declaring our sincerest thanks to all who made it possible. Thank you for the resilience, tenacity and sheer doggedness of our valiant collectors. Thank you to all who so willingly and generously gave and to the many stores that allowed us to patrol their premises. Thank you to the many that gave personal donations and to those that permitted our boxes to perch on their counters.

Every penny that you have let us collect will go to £8million spent annually by the Association on the welfare needs of those who serve, those who have served, and of their dependents.

Ad Astra!Tony Edmunds

Royal Air Forces Association


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Services & Events for November 2017Please note: Morning Prayer is now held daily Tuesday to Friday at 8.00 in the Hussey Chapel

Wednesday 1st 09.00 – Children’s Service led by St Gregory’s Primary School

(Coffee served before the service)11.00 – Eucharist [said]

Sunday 5th - All Saints’ Celebration08.00 – Holy Communion [said]

10.00 – Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Remembering with thanksgiving those who have died

Wednesday 8th09.00 – Children’s Service led by St Gregory’s Primary School

(Coffee served before the service)

Sunday 12th - Remembrance Sunday 08.00 – Holy Communion [said]

10.00 – Parish Eucharist3.00 Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance

Wednesday 15th09.00 – Children’s Service led by St Gregory’s Primary School

(Coffee served before yhe service)

Sunday 19th - Second Sunday before Advent.08.00 – Holy Communion [said]

10.00 – Parish Eucharist

Wednesday 22nd 09.00 – Children’s Service led by St Gregory’s Primary School


Sunday 26th - Christ the King08.00 – Holy Communion [said]

10.00 – Parish Eucharist with Holy Baptism

Wednesday 29th 09.00 – Children’s Service led by St Gregory’s Primary School


www.stgregorysmarnhull.org.uk

From the St Gregory Registers

FuneralsWe extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Paul Young-Cooper of Marnhull, whose funeral took place at St Gregory’s on 2nd October. May he rest in peace.

St Gregory’s Gift DayA huge thank-you to all those who responded so generously to our appeal via the October Messenger. The final result is not known as we go to press, but will be noted in the next edition.

Churches

St. Gregory's Church

Marnhull Churches Sunday ServicesAnglican Church of St. Gregory the Great, New Street

8.00 – Holy Communion 10.00 – Parish Eucharist

Weekday services as advertisedwww.StGregorysMarnhull.org.uk

Catholic Church of Our Lady, Old Mill Lane

9.30 - Mass6.00 - Mass

www.marnhullandgillinghamrc.org.uk

Marnhull Methodist Church, Burton Street 10.00 - Morning Service

No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; …...

any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind.

And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.

These words of John Donne, written in the 17th century, seem somewhat at odds with the 20th century’s focus on the individual. The rights of each individual person have been debated, legislated about, sometimes fought over, with great vigour. And yet there have been also great joint endeavours, notably the two world wars, when whole populations were bidden to set aside private concerns and to come together, work together, live and die together, in common cause. In Christian terms, both have to be held together for a rounded understanding of humanity. Each one of us is, as the Book of Psalms has it, ‘fearfully and wonderfully made’, as a unique entity. Yet we are not solitary – ‘no man is an island’ ; we are bound up in the bundle of life with those around us and indeed with creation itself.

November has a way of bringing all this to the fore. Armistice Day, and Remembrance Sunday, have something to say to us both on the universal and intimate level. The great parade takes place at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, with wreaths laid by the representatives of so many nations, and similar ceremonies of remembrance take place in other countries – those of both former allies and former enemies - providing space to reflect on human stupidity and heroism, enmity and self-sacrifice; to remember the past, and to determine again to learn for the future.

Our local observance in the village is not simply a poor copy of the grandeur of the national observance. Although fewer each year have a personal link with those whose names are on our War Memorial, we remember that people like us, from this community and village, were caught up in those events, and we may well ask ourselves: ‘how do we make their sacrifice worthwhile?’

None of us is solitary, and in a well-known hymn Charles Wesley reminds Christians that we are bound up, not only with those presently alive in this world:

‘One family, we dwell in him, one Church, above, beneath; Though now divided by the stream, the narrow stream of death’.

All Saints’ Day and the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed at All Souls-tide both celebrate this mutual belonging. The former celebrates those in whose lives the Church as a whole has seen the grace of God powerfully at work. It is a time to give thanks for that grace, and to be encouraged by their example to recognise that sanctity may grow in the ordinary circumstances of human living. Commemorating our own departed loved ones - those who gave us life and nurtured us, those with whom we have given and received much – draws us closer to them, and to the God who made both them and us , and in whose presence is Life.

Tony Wilds

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Sunday Service. Everyone is welcome to join our service at 10:00am every Sunday and for tea or coffee in the hall afterwards.

We praise and thank God for the continuing recovery of Sally Williams who is now regaining strength at home. We also thank the staff of Yeovil and Shaftesbury hospitals for their skill and care and ask God’s blessing on their ongoing work. Hymn singing has a long tradition in the Methodist Church. Sunday November 5th is an opportunity to join us in some of our favourites in a Songs of Praise service at 10:00am. If you want your favourite to be included, please phone Barbara on 820371 in advance to let us know.

On Remembrance Sunday (12th November) we shall be joining our friends at Saint Gregory’s for a service at 3.00 pm. We thank the Marnhull Messenger Committee for their generous grant which will help us to modernise the sound system in the church.

Hire the HallOur church hall is a good place to hire for family parties and social or other events for individuals, clubs, societies, and classes. Rates are reasonable and bookings can be made by contacting Mrs. Marlene Plowman on 01258 820869.

Catholic Church of Our Lady, Marnhull & St. Benedict's, Gillingham -

www.marnhullandgillinghamrc.org.ukSunday Masses - 9.30am & 6pm (Marnhull) / 11am (Gillingham)

Significant dates in November1 – All SaintsThe Solemnity of All Saints celebrates all those who are in Heaven, in the light of God’s face – both those recognised by the Church as saints and those known only to the Lord. We ask for their intercession and we strive to follow their example, so that we too can fulfil our vocation to be saints.

2 – All SoulsToday we pray for the souls of the faithful departed and remember particularly those we have known and loved.

9 – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica The Church celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, the oldest of the four major basilicas in Rome. The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the cathedral of the diocese of Rome, the official ecclesiastical seat of the Holy Father, the Bishop of Rome, not St. Peter's Basilica as so many mistakenly believe. In ancient Rome this was the church where everyone was baptized. It is the oldest church in the West, built in the time of Constantine and consecrated by Pope Sylvester in 324.

26 – Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniverseThe last Sunday in Ordinary Time

30 – Saint Andrew, ApostleSt Andrew (1st C) was born in Bethsaida and was a fisherman. He was originally a disciple of St John the Baptist before following Christ, bringing with him his brother, St Peter. After Pentecost he zealously preached the Gospel and was crucified at Patras (Greece).

Bishop’s VisitationThe Right Reverend Mark O’Toole, Bishop of Plymouth, visited our parish during the weekend of 7-8 Oct. He held a meeting with parishioners on Saturday evening and said all three Masses on Sunday.

Parish PeopleLeo Bogdan Kacprzak was baptised at St Benedict’s on 5 Oct.

The following parishioners have died and their funerals were held as follows:

Rosemary Parkhouse - 29 Sep.

Monica Nepean (at 101, our oldest parishioner) - 4 Oct.

Anita Crocker - 5 Oct.

Rodney D’Cruz - 20 Oct.

May they rest in peace

Churches

The Methodist ChurchOur Lady's Church

World Peace PrayersChurches Together in Marnhull continue to pray for world peace. Everyone is welcome to join us for thirty minutes of quiet contemplation focussed on world events. The next gatherings will take place at midday on Friday, as follows:

10 Nov - St Gregory’s Church - Canon Tony Wilds8 Dec - Our Lady’s Church - Rev Fr Martin Budge9 Feb - Methodist Church - Rev Paul Arnold9 Mar - St Gregory’s Church - Canon Tony Wilds

Advent ServiceThe churches will be combining for an Advent Service at 3:00pm on Sunday 3rd December. Please join members of all three churches for this peaceful start of the Christmas season

Interfaith Calendar1 Nov – All Saints Day – Day honouring all saints and martyrs. (Christian)1 Dec – Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Sunni tradition)6 Dec – Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Shia tradition)3 Dec – Beginning of Advent – A season remembering Christ’s coming at Christmas and looking towards His second coming. (Christian)13 Dec – Hanuka – Celebrates rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in 165 BC. (Jewish)

CommitteeThe next Churches Together Committee meeting will be held at Tapshays Barn on 18 January, at 2.30pm

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Marnhull Garden Club

Ruth Jenkins told how she became “The Lady Gardener” when she spoke to the Club last night.

For over 30 years she had worked in a legal office, often very long hours and with much travelling. She had become increasingly disillusioned and wanted out. Eventually, she presented her manager with her resignation – he thought it was just a passing phase, and was horrified when he realised she’d thought it through and really meant it.

She had sufficient years for a decent pension, and bought a little cottage in a Hampshire village, and started out. She started to create a typical cottage garden – hollyhocks, delphiniums, roses etc., spending all her time very happily getting her hands dirty. One day someone asked her to come and deal with their garden – and from there it grew until she had more than she could cope with. She was lucky enough to get a Government grant, bought a small van and took on some helpers.

Ten years later she has a thriving business, more vans and helpers, a small nursery – and is still very happy, particularly when she thinks about what might have been if she hadn’t had the courage to take the first step. There were moments when she wondered – but it all came right.

She then took us through some suggestions for scented plants for this season – wintersweet, sarcocca, witch hazel, (scented) viburnum, osmanthus and of course the wallflowers and violas. She had brought with her some of the Acers she grows, which of course are at their most colourful at this season.

We have the Cheese & Wine party later in the month, and next month’s talk is on the Air Ambulance – visitors are always welcome. The Skittles Evening is, I think, now fully booked for the coach but there may be some space for those willing to drive themselves to the Halsey Arms.

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Marcus Dancer’s talk, Scented Plants throughout the Year, was exactly as titled. He not only talked about each plant, he handed round enlarged pictures so we could see what he was extolling.

I won’t go into details of every plant (anyone who wants the complete list, please email me), but he started in January with shrubby Honeysuckle and Daphne bholua Jacqueline Postill, right through the seasons to December, ending with Mahonias and Chimonanthus praecox (Wintersweet). We all learned about some recent introductions – a Thalictrum, a Monarda, Clematis heraclifolia Cassandra and a scented Salvia. He gave us details of each plant’s requirements and of its care.

The following evening, by happy chance, was the Gold Club outing to Castle Gardens who ran out of some of the plants Marcus had mentioned. Malcolm, who was working there that night, complained “I do wish that Alan Tichmarsh, Monty Don and the rest would give us warning of what they’re going to say” – he should have added Marcus to the list!

The other good news is that the Christmas Skittles evening at the Halsey Arms is going ahead, thanks to some very smart footwork by George Stephens and Malcolm Calvin. Other events are: Common Farm Flowers Garden Tour 6th June Tuesday evening tour; Mottisfont Abbey NT 28th June Wednesday coach trip; Garden Party 29th July Saturday @ Stourmead Haines Lane.

The next meeting is 8th May, Wildlife and Archaeological Jewels in N.Dorset Rangers’ Patch, and visitors are always welcome.

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Marnhull Yarners - Knit and spin a yarn or two!It seems a long time since we wrote something for the Marnhull Messenger but a lot has happened since 2016. I will try to tell you about it. We received the fleece from Nicola and Alan Denham in June and then were on the search for another spinning wheel, as one between six was a bit slow.

A good friend knew someone who had bought one in an auction for her house. She kindly lent this to me. I struggled for a while because it didn’t look the same as the other one. I took it down to Frank Herrings in Dorchester and the spinning wheel specialist looked slightly puzzled and then announced that it was not a fleece spinning wheel but a flax one! The problem with this was that flax is much thinner than wool and getting the fleece into the hole was hit or miss. So this wheel went back to it’s owner and we now have two spinning wheels that do spin fleece. Watch this space.

Debbie Chisman, Art Teacher, Art for Everyone Marnhull Village Hall, heard we had fleece and very kindly offered to do a session on making felt. This happened in July 2016 and was a lovely afternoon. We all learned a lot and came away with a piece of felt. Elaine Spencer White had hers framed and I made a mobile phone case with matching glasses case. Both very successful. The group has expanded over the the last six months. There are now eight of us, although not all attend each session.

The meetings are generally, at Laburnum Cottage but sometimes we meet in other people’s houses. Please see diary for changes. If you are interested to join the Marnhull Yarners, please call Sioban on 01258 820853. Our next meeting is May 24 2017 at 13.30 at Nash Villa, Nash Lane.

Ritz TeaA big thank you to all the people who came to our big breakfast. The really good side is that we raised a fantastic profit of £577.40 which was beyond our wildest expectations, the down side is people had to wait quite a long time, due to the amount of people coming in at once, and only 2 people to cook the breakfasts!! hope you all understood. Next year we are going to do Baps with any of three fillings or all 3, with toast marmalade tea/coffee. So the wait will be minimal.

We would like to thank Fiddleford Mushrooms, Mrs Crocker -Seniors Farm for the eggs, Monty and Gemma from the crown Marnhull for donating all the baps, and of course all you lovely people who supported us with Cancer Research, which as we all know is a very worthwhile charity. Also thank you to the generosity of people who donated cakes, and raffle prizes, thank you to

Barbara Cornford , Linda Cook for manning the raffle and cake stall, Caroline Collard who cooked all the eggs, and to Doris Chard who’s hands never left the sink all morning. In October we are having Afternoon Tea at the Ritz oops meant at the Rec (Marnhull Village Hall)

It will be a cream tea, complete with finger sandwiches, and sausage rolls. More details to follow at a later date. Once again we hope you will attend our Grand Tea.

Carol, Alison, Jill, Eileen and Jenny for on behalf of Cancer Research UK

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His dedication to dressing windows will be missed without a doubt, but it’s with the greatest pleasure and excitement that my brother and I will be continuing to furnish the homes of Marnhull and surrounding areas.

I bring over 15 years of soft furnishings experience and my brother (Anthony) is a skilled and qualified curtain fitter. Together we aim to fulfil all your furnishing needs and requirements.

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The beautiful setting of Springhead, with its enchanting garden, lake and Mill Room is the venue for the fifteenth Garden of Delights Christmas sale which will be showcasing talented artists and craftsmen from the west country. The show will include pottery, jewellery, cards, prints, paintings, stained glass, hand-made furniture, fine wood turning, lampshades, printed cushions, painted and decorated items and woven textiles.

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Schools

St. Mary’s Catholic School

Children across the school have been making the most of our new Forest Schooling area, getting outside each week rain or shine! The children have practised lashing, made some spangly stars, compared numbers, drunk hot chocolate and even made their own bread. We are looking forward to getting outside with the tools soon!

Both our football and high fives teams have had a great start to the year. They have played matches against Milton Primary School and St George’s Primary, Bourton. The teams have worked hard to and managed to win one match each.

The whole school had the opportunity to work with the Dorset Rock Choir last week. They learnt three contemporary songs and performed these to a thrilled audience. Who would have thought we would have had so many amazing singers!

Our harvest celebration was very well attended this year. We celebrated Harvest with a whole school assembly where each child had the opportunity to present what they had been working on. We collected a huge variety of produce; enough to make up a large hamper that was donated to the Gillingham Food Bank.

With the deadline for new parents to make choices on a school for their four year olds, we will be having an ‘open door’ policy at school. Prospective parents are welcome to call the school on 01258 820417 to organise a tour or just pop into the school office and take a look around at any time. There is also more information available on our website or our Facebook and Twitter sites. We look forward to welcoming you to our school community.

Charlotte Targett - Headteacher

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

The children have had a great time setting their own Jungle Hut airport, they made their own passports and used a map of the world to decide where to fly. Staff set out lots of activities about around the world and where we live, children made their own houses, African necklaces, Chinese fans, Eiffel tower pictures and much more. The children have enjoyed showing us photos of their families, bringing in their pets to visit Pre School and making their own faces using differnt materials and talked about what they saw.

We're looking forward to visiting The Fire Station, the children have been using their imagination, creating their own Fire Station and learning about who help us. Next term we're planning about The Gruffalo as the children have taken a lot of interest in The Gruffalo books. We will be going on Gruffalo walks, making Gruffalo crumble and much more.

The Jungle Hut is open 9am - 3pm Monday - Friday term time only. Spaces are available for 2- 4 year olds. Please call 01258 820096 or email [email protected] to come and visit us.

Claire, Natalie and Dee.

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Atom Club - Dorset Science & Technology CentreWe've just about recovered from New Scientist Live. We put our project in front of around 30,000 people (including 3 astronauts) and it was a huge success! We spent some time with the contestants of the recent Astronauts TV show on the day of the final and even had our picture sent to Paolo Nespoli on the International Space Station! Check us out in the picture on the right with Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden. We've got several pieces of signed memorabilia to give away in upcoming competitions and some for sale in the store.

Thanks to your support, we managed to raise enough funds to finish the next phase of the centre. Funds are still on route to us, but we've managed to start the planetarium and thanks to a new sponsor have also ordered the equipment for the engineering zone. The Mars Rover exhibit has also been sponsored now.

Science & Coding sessions are now available to book via our website: www.atom.club with more sessions coming soon.

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

In Rabbit class our Year 1 children have been learning about the county of Dorset and in particular our local village of Marnhull. They had a village walk to find out what sort of buildings and features there were. They found a doctors’ surgery, chemist and the garage workshop. They had a scavenger hunt whilst at the park to find special natural objects such as leaves, acorns and conkers and brought them back to school and displayed them on their reflection table. Afterwards they made a bird’s eye view map of their walk showing the route they took. They have also learnt about famous Dorset people from the past, one of these was Mary Anning who was famous for finding fossils along the Dorset coast. As part of learning about Dorset they have been investigating local food and making some traditional recipes. In Maths the children have learnt to count in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s and find all the number pairs that make 10. They have had fun becoming expert story tellers and written their own versions of The Little Red Hen.

Year 2 children in Owls class have been busy designing a new bug hotel which they hope to build over the next few weeks and put in our environmental area as a safe hideaway for wildlife. They have been looking to see what natural materials they can find at this time of the year to make the nooks and crannies and tunnels to put inside their hotel.

During this half term we have had lots of visitors come into school to share with the children the many things which have taken place in Dorset and in particular Marnhull over the years including Mrs Wentworth showing the children how Dorset buttons were made and our Year 6 children having a great time with Mr Emery experiencing an archaeological dig through the ages. After finding a dinosaur skull they worked together to reconstruct the skull using various materials to visualise what the dinosaur would have looked like. Children in all classes shared their ‘Dorset’ work with parents in an exhibition.

We are all extremely proud to have received a judgement of ‘GOOD’ following our recent SIAMS inspection. This is a statutory inspection of Anglican and Methodist schools carried out by an Inspector from the Diocese. We believe it reflects the hard work taking place throughout the school on a daily basis and we would like to highlight a few quotes from the inspector to share with you:

“Children work collaboratively, showing care and courtesy, with good examples being the buddy system which pairs up different year groups with elder children taking their responsibility of being role models seriously.” “Staff model the quality of relationships expected in their interactions with both children and parents.”

“Children were also involved by considering which Christian values reflected their community so they have some ownership of these. They identified: respect, friendship, thankfulness, honesty, forgiveness and courage. Children have a growing understanding of these values as each has been considered and are now being explored at a deeper level, describing what these look like in daily life. The introduction of values awards, where children are nominated either by staff or peers when they show values in their daily life, has enhanced children’s understanding because reasons for the award are shared so children appreciate where values make a difference. Each term a Christian value is explored in some depth and linked to the ‘growth mind set’ strategy which effectively develops children’s attitudes to learning. Children talk confidently about where they use values to help them become successful learners. “

We have had an amazing half term in school with so much learning across all year groups and it is hard to believe that our half term holiday is nearly upon us.

From us all at St Gregory’s.

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

Explorers have had a wonderful start to the new school year. It has been great welcoming our new children who have all settled quickly. Over the summer, staff were busy expanding over two rooms and the children have enjoyed learning and playing in a larger space. Within the rooms we have clearly defined areas where the children access a plethora of play opportunities. They can develop their imagination and storytelling skills in our domestic role play and small world areas. We snuggle down for stories in our book corner. They get creative in our messy area and become little engineers in our construction area. We also provide lots of opportunity to developing mark making and maths skills. With all these opportunities there is always something exciting for our little learners to engage in.

This month we have been busy discovering the treasures of Autumn, it’s always lovely to see the children’s reactions to the beauty of nature. We have been collecting leaves, talking about their colours and creating artwork with them. The children have enjoyed collecting conkers and experimenting to see how far they could roll them using different ramps. Welly walks to the school nature area have provided lots of hands on experiences and we are looking forward to our first forest school session this week!

In our messy area this month we have been led by the children’s interest in worms! We created a mud puddle with chocolate gloop and added some wiggly jelly worms. The children enjoyed this sensory activity and talked about the different textures. They also enjoyed making marks in the gloop, counting the worms and collecting them in pots using tweezers. It smelt delicious too!


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Garden Reflections for the month of... ...November

A Year in a Day – Part 2:The Afternoon & Evening – Whatever happened

to summer:“Whatever happened to summer?” Oh, we English. They say we’re always talking about the weather and this summer has been no different. For some it is too hot, for others too cold; for some it is too dry or otherwise too wet. It is – and it always will be – too ‘something’ for ‘someone’ but for everyone it is always different, always varied and always a ubiquitous part of our national conversation. It is this constant variation that keeps England the “… green & pleasant land…” that it is.

July is early afternoon for our year condensed into a day. It makes admirable initial efforts to recover from the wet, cold, northerly winds that the hour of June left us with. Just as we tried to recover from the shocks of having the hottest day for 20 years only a few days previously; an election result that nearly became a rout; terrorist attacks across the country and a fire in a London tower block that shook the nation!

As mid-month draws near there is some hope of returning to those balmy summer days. But, as The Fest approaches, many eyes are watching the forecast – and it does not look good! Then, that which previously had ‘not looked good’, deteriorated!

To say it rained for the Fest would be somewhat of an understatement – it ‘monsoon-ed’, before, during and after! But still the village turns out, still there are sunny spells (very short ones) and still there is a lot of fun. Despite the weather, it is a great Fest.

By mid-afternoon there is talk of an Indian summer. It’s the hour of August and the plants are now well watered after that early summer drought; in fact some are awash leaving their flowers and leaves weighted down by water and battered by wind.

Evenings are starting to draw in due to the heavy clouds and the smell of wood-burning stoves is in the air. Eventually a warm breeze returns and holds its course sufficient to provide an unusually pleasant Bank Holiday weekend. But that end also marks the end of meteorological summer.

The early evening of September is upon us but there is no sign of the warmth returning. The wet and windy weather batters the struggle from many of the remaining flowers, knocking fruit from the trees and turning the autumn soft fruits soggy.

October; and evening is now here. The leaves change colour and start falling from the trees. We are tantalised by a late demonstration of what an Indian summer could have been - but it is too late. The clocks fall back giving us that welcomed extra hour in bed but the days get shorter, the nights come quicker and the temperatures get cooler. In the garden it’s a time of bulb planting, chopping back plant growth, mulching, covering and preparing for winter.

The nights draw in and our day draws to a close. The hour of November is here and our thoughts turn to Christmas, log fires, cold days and, of course, those Christmas and New Year parties! An opportunity may arise offering to help everyone in the village, and their guests, clear the fog of such extended merriment. If it does, here is some advice:

Remember these words, hear what I say,Be ready for bacon on New Year’s Day.

Join those for a stroll to shake off the fog,It’s an attempt at a remedy . . .

It’s Marnhull’s - Hair of the Dog!Manhull Garden Club

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The top topics being discussed this month:

Dog fouling campaign'BAG IT AND BIN IT.....MOST PEOPLE DO'

The Council is considering possible locations for more Dog waste bins.

Group Parish Councils re various problemsWe are joining forces with at least eight other Parish Councils with

the backing of District Councillors in an attempt to get a response in connection with reducing the speed limit in our villages. If you have a

view we would like to hear it.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF B3092, MARNHULL ROAD and BUTTS LANE,

STOUR PROVOSTBetween its junctions of Butts Lane and Church Lane and part of Butts

Lane between its junction with Marnhull Road and the playing field. The closures have been requested to allow BT to carry out cabling

works in their ducting (underground) to restore a customer service. These works are programmed to commence overnight (7pm - 7am)

over 3 nights starting on Monday 13 November 2017. The road closure is necessary for safety reasons, as the works will take place within the

whole width of the carriageway

All of the above are currently being dealt with by your Parish Council If you would like to learn more or wish to comment please call 821231 or

email [email protected]

Recruiting Councillors are you interested? Contact The Clerk Sally Upshall on 821231 or email [email protected]

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Tel: 01963 400503 or 07814 038852Email: [email protected]: www.ajs-plumbingandheating.co.uk

Boiler Servicing & MaintenanceAir Source Heat Pumps/Ground Source Heat Pumps

Bathroom Installation Underfloor HeatingGeneral Plumbing

Landlord Certificates & Power Flushing

Tel : 01258 808329 Mob : 07914 760295 Email : [email protected]

Musbury Close, Marnhull

All aspects of electrical work undertaken

New Installations & Rewires Alterations & Additions

Consumer unit (fuseboard) upgrades Fault finding & Repairs

Condition Reports

HOOK

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS All electrical works inc: Fault finding & repairs, Condition reports, New builds Lighting design, Refurbishments, Ecclesiastical, Schools & Domestic. Contact Ed Cudlip on Tel/Fax: 01258 820161 Mobile: 07956 281644

EMAIL: [email protected]

6 New Street, Marnhull DT10 1PY

Tiling, Slating, Leadwork, TimberworkNew & re-roofing work undertaken

Nick Upshall Tel: 01258 821231

Mobile: 07801 851079www.camelotbuilders.co.ukwww.camelotbuilders.co.uk

R.M. MOGRIDGE CONTRACTING LTD For All Your Construction Needs . Commercial . Domestic . Agricultural . Equestrian

. Excavation . Ground Clearance . Spoils Disposal . Foundations

. Drainage . Septic Tanks . Concreting . Tarmacing . Paving

. Oversites . Driveways . Kerbing . Ponds . Lakes . Synthetic Lining __________________________________________________________________

For Advice & Free Quotations Tel. 01963 363208 or 07836 747895

E.mail: [email protected]

TAXI CARCourteous Lady Driver

Tel: 01258 820526 Mobile: 07929 983095

TAXI – CAR

Courteous Lady DriverTel: 01258 820526

Mobile: 07929 983095


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J O S E P H P E A C O C K

PAINTER & DECORATOR

07967 664446

INTERIOR * EXTERIOR * FREE ESTIMATES

SHAFTESBURY

BRAMALL GARDENS LTD

DESIGN—LANDSCAPING—MAINTENANCE

EXPERIENCED IN ALL ASPECTS OF GARDENING

FAST AND EFFICIENT

ALL RUBBISH REMOVED

: 01258 820394 MOBILE : 07971 793 872 www.comptonsmith.co.uk

Designer Paints • Wallpapers • Fabrics Curtain Poles • Curtains • Upholstery Lamps • Architectural Ironmongery

Interior Design Service • Handmade Furniture

COMPTONSMITH

10d Wincombe Business Park, Shaftesbury, SP7 9QJ Tel: 01747 850150

CLASSIC INTERIORS

CAUNDLEWOOD INTERIORS Makers & Restorers of Fine

Handmade Furniture. Cabinet making - Polishing - Woodturning - Veneering-

Handmade Kitchens & Bespoke Joinery.

Phone: 01963 362252 www.caundlewood.co.uk

STOVE INSTALLATIONS& CHIMNEY SWEEPING

Fully qualified HETAS approved registered installer. From opening up your fireplace, carrying out chimney remedial works, fully installing and self certificating new wood burning stoves.

HOME: 01258 820804 MOBILE: 07813 607234Building works carried out by an NVQ/City & Guilds fully qualified builder

DARREN KENDALL

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01258 47460501258 47460524hr Gas Safe and Oftec Registered Engineers

Boilerwise LtdSpecialist Boiler EngineersRepair, Service, Maintenance and Replacement of OIL and GAS Boilers.Heating System Fault Diagnosis and Repair. Landlord Certifcates,Systems Surveying and Power Flushing. ©

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Appliance Repairs

Same Day Repairs

Local Engineers

OAP Discounts

12 Months Warranty

Established 1971

Holiday Rental Repair Specialists

Call us on:

01305 360300

Same Day Repairs

and

12 Months

Warranty

01747 470212

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Friends Against Scams

Would you, your family, your community, or workplace like to understand more about scams and why people can become scam victims?

If so then join others to become one of a growing number of ‘Friends Against Scams’.

Financial abuse through scams affects the lives of millions of people across the UK. More than £5 billion is lost to scams in the UK each year. People who are scammed will lose money and may also suffer a loss of independence, of good health and of wellbeing. Many people do not report being a victim, but silence is a scammer’s best friend.

Championed in Dorset by Dorset County Council Trading Standards Service, ‘Friends Against Scams’ is a national initiative that aims to

• Highlight the scale of the problem by getting communities talking about scams

• Change the perceptions of why people become scam victims

• Prevent people from becoming or continuing to be a scam victim

• Recruit people to join the fight against scams, turning knowledge into action

For more information on how to become a ‘Friend Against Scams’ visit www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk

Anyone can become a scam victim, if it has happened to you contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06 who will take this situation seriously. This helpline is the first point of contact for consumers seeking advice or wishing to report a problem to trading standards.

Trading Standards

Marsh Lane, Henstridge, BA8 OTG

This Venue is available for hire

“For ALL family occasions”

Birthdays Anniversaries Celebrations

Meetings Christenings

Weddings Funerals Carvery’s

and Buffets Charity Days and Events

Caravan Rally’s

“We can cater for your needs”

Please enquire:- Tel 01963 362789

Dorset Doddlers Beginners and Improvers Group meet every Thursday (6.30-7.00pm) at Sturminster Leisure centre (Sturfit) (warm-up at 6.15pm, join in when you arrive)

Dorset Doddlers Beginners and Improvers Group is a FREE running group which supports people who want to start running or who want to get back to running. The sessions always cater for any ability and are independent so if you miss a few sessions you will never feel out of it when you return!

We will be running the next group run at Blandford parkrun on 22nd April 2017. So if you would like to join us at the parkrun come along to our Thursday training sessions to help kick start your running.

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/971651209559424/

Dorset Doddlers Free Running Group

Workshops running from 10.30am to 12.45pm Digital Marketing Access to Finance

Friday 17 November 10am to 2pm (times above include optional lunch and networking opportunities between 1-2pm) The Exchange, Sturminster Newton

This is a “Business to Business” event suitable for all Businesses across Dorset.

Promoting growth and linking people

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/north-dorset-business-day-2017-tickets-38078974237

For further information or to express your interest,

please contact Susan Sullivan at [email protected]

2017

Guest speakers Free Workshops Exhibition Stands Business Advice Services, to include Local Authority Departments

Funding Opportunities Networking Free Lunch

Sturminster Newton Man Shed

Or at least our new MENS SHED does.It needs a group to make it work for them (Tuesday to Friday each week)• Social mornings• Computers • Woodworking• Music• Teas and coffees

Come and find out more at a bacon butty and coffee morning on 2nd November 10.30 til 12.30

Andy Watson (07849618522)

Or just come along to

Stour Connect, Bath Road, Sturminster Newton

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Friends Against Scams

Would you, your family, your community, or workplace like to understand more about scams and why people can become scam victims?

If so then join others to become one of a growing number of ‘Friends Against Scams’.

Financial abuse through scams affects the lives of millions of people across the UK. More than £5 billion is lost to scams in the UK each year. People who are scammed will lose money and may also suffer a loss of independence, of good health and of wellbeing. Many people do not report being a victim, but silence is a scammer’s best friend.

Championed in Dorset by Dorset County Council Trading Standards Service, ‘Friends Against Scams’ is a national initiative that aims to

• Highlight the scale of the problem by getting communities talking about scams

• Change the perceptions of why people become scam victims

• Prevent people from becoming or continuing to be a scam victim

• Recruit people to join the fight against scams, turning knowledge into action

For more information on how to become a ‘Friend Against Scams’ visit www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk

Anyone can become a scam victim, if it has happened to you contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06 who will take this situation seriously. This helpline is the first point of contact for consumers seeking advice or wishing to report a problem to trading standards.

Trading Standards

Marsh Lane, Henstridge, BA8 OTG

This Venue is available for hire

“For ALL family occasions”

Birthdays Anniversaries Celebrations

Meetings Christenings

Weddings Funerals Carvery’s

and Buffets Charity Days and Events

Caravan Rally’s

“We can cater for your needs”

Please enquire:- Tel 01963 362789

Dorset Doddlers Beginners and Improvers Group meet every Thursday (6.30-7.00pm) at Sturminster Leisure centre (Sturfit) (warm-up at 6.15pm, join in when you arrive)

Dorset Doddlers Beginners and Improvers Group is a FREE running group which supports people who want to start running or who want to get back to running. The sessions always cater for any ability and are independent so if you miss a few sessions you will never feel out of it when you return!

We will be running the next group run at Blandford parkrun on 22nd April 2017. So if you would like to join us at the parkrun come along to our Thursday training sessions to help kick start your running.

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/971651209559424/

Dorset Doddlers Free Running Group

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Do you have something

special to say from Thank you, Happy Birthday to I love you?

Full florist service available Local deliveries and

Eflorist relay members Say it with flowers . . . . . . . . . . .

Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset. DT10 2RQ Tel: 01963 362355

Email: [email protected] www.williams-florist.co.uk

Mon to Fri 9 - 5 and Sat 9 – 1 Large Free Car Park Opposite

Shaftesbury: 01747 440448Sherborne: 01935 817736Gillingham: 01747 822103Blandford: 01258 440530www.maclachlansolicitors.co.uk

• Residential Property• Wills, Probate & Tax• Personal Injury• Employment Law• Equity Release Mortgages• Powers of Attorney• Motoring Offences• Dispute Resolution

• Commercial Property• Company Law• Agricultural Matters• Employment Issues• Debt Recovery• Licensing• Commercial Disputes• Business Advisory Service

Services for Individuals Services for Business

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Tel: 01258 473900

SALES, LETTINGS, COMMERCIAL, SURVEYS

More Properties Urgently Required!

Crossword and Sudoku Answers

ACROSS 1. Lancet 4. Manga 6. Wye 7. Clarinet 8. Nore 11. Psalm 13. Ogre 15. Ragwort 16. Echidna17. Lyon 19. Arrow 21. Malt 24. Redstart 25. Red 26. Charr 27. LahoreDOWN 1. Lemur 2. Cole Porter 3. Tarka 4. Minim 5. Nutmeg 6. Wain 9. Ovary 10. Edwin 12. Letchworth13. Opium 14. Renal 18. Omerta 19. Adder 20. Ratel 22. Azure 23. Toad

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Marnhull & Gillingham Badminton Club

Badminton for beginnersMonday club social night: 8–10pm (except bank holidays)£25 Joining FeeAdults £4.50Family £7.00 (up to 2 adults & 2 children)Juniors £3.00ALL COACHING FREE (Badminton England Coach)Loads of fun for children and familes

Badminton Club NightTuesday club night: 7.00–10.00pmFirst night free to new membersALL COACHING FREE (Badminton England Coach)Intermediate level players always welcome

Badminton senior nightThursday senior league night: 8.15-10.15pmThe club is interested in players who wish to play at a league level.The club participates in the salisbury district league – div2 mens and div2 mixed and div3 mixed

Sturminster Newton Floral Group have reached the end of another year. Our September open meeting was a great success and was attended by over eighty guests.

We conclude our year with an in house workshop combined with our A. G. M. Next year we start with another in house session (details to follow)

Both meetings will as usual take place at the Exchange in the Chivrick room on Dec 13th and Jan 10th at 7 30 pm.

All visitors will be welcome at a cost of £5 to include light refreshments and the raffle.

Contact number 01258 472473

Sturminster Newton Floral Group

On Friday 24th November we will be showing 'Churchill' (PG).

Doors open at 7:00pm, curtain up at 7:30pm.

Refreshments available.

Tickets £5 at the door or book in advance on 01258 860518.

Film Night at Child Okeford Village Hall

Turning Back The ClocksChanging the mileage on a car, ‘car clocking’, is on the rise. It is thought that this could be due to the fact that it is easier now that more cars have digital odometers. Businesses can offer mileage adjustment services which will alter the mileage if a reading gets corrupted. Currently this service is legal but the EU is looking to make it an illegal practice by May 2018.

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2016 traders can be prosecuted for changing odometer readings. A case in the North West earlier this year saw over 100 cars have their mileage adjusted amounting to 7.5 million ‘lost’ miles. The prison sentences for those involved ranged from 15 months to three years.

When buying a second hand car there are things that you can look out for:- Chips on the paintwork may indicate lots of motorway driving and high mileage;- Worn rubber pedals, steering wheels and seat belts indicate lots of use;- Check the mileage on old MOT certificates and service history;- Ask the previous keeper what the mileage was when they sold it.

The average car travels 10,000 miles a year so if the car looks like it has more wear and tear than expected it may have been ‘clocked’. Check MOTs on line at https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history. Information held by the DVLA about a vehicle’s identity can be found at https://www.gov.uk/get-vehicle-information-from-dvla.

Look out for trading standards approved car retailers displaying the Buy with Confidence logo, or visit the website buywithconfidence.gov.uk Call the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06 for advice on buying a second-hand car, or to report something to trading standards.

Trading Standards

Dorset Dragonflies Chasers, darters, skimmers, Emerald and Golden – just the names of these prehistoric aerial acrobats delight and intrigue. Dragonflies are spectacular air borne predators that can be found worldwide, and Dorset is home to many of the UK’s 25 different species.

Climate change is already leading to species extending their range northwards, and Dorset is now becoming home to species that have not previously been recorded here. Hampshire dragonfly recorder, Pete Allen, will cover this interesting aspect in his talk on ‘Dorset Dragonflies’ on Wednesday, 15th November, at 7.30pm in Fontmell Magna Village Hall (SP7 0PF).

Refreshments are included in the £2 entry and there is no charge for children under 16. Everyone is welcome to attend our talks – membership of DWT is not essential.

Dorset Wildlife Trust

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• All aspects of tree surgery

• Dismantling and felling

• Pruning

• Tree planting schemes - design to implementation

• Tree management and aftercare

• Hedgerow planting, aftercare and trimming

• Tree disorders and solutions

• Tree pest and disease analysis

Telephone 01747 850 253

NPTC Certified Tech.Arbor.A Qualified

All work carried out to BS3998 standards

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Escape to the country and feel at home in our cosy

comfortable holiday cottage with enclosed garden safe for

children and dogs

Holiday Cottage to let

Situated on a smallholding with direct access to footpaths and surrounding

beautiful Dorset countryside.

Hampers of home grown vegetables available. Accommodates 6 people including children

Dog friendly. Fully furnished to a high standard with all appliances.

Overnight stays, weekends and longer term lets welcome

01258 821037 Marnhull, Dorset

Nazareth Lodge Residential Care Home Sturminster Newton Rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission

AWARD WINNING HOME2016 Great South West Care Awards

Regional Winners for: Outstanding Contribution to Social Care – Camilla Trimble

Care Team & Palliative Care Team2016 National Care Awards: Care Manager Finalist“Silver” Food for Life Catering MarkAwarded the highest accolade of “Beacon” status for “End of Life Care”Full respite and day care services are available.

For further information or brochure please ring 01258 472511 or email: [email protected]

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DOWN1) Arboreal primate native to Madagascar. (5) 2) Composer of Night and Day and Anything Goes amongst many others. (4-6)3) Otter in the title of a book by Henry Williamson. (5)4) Note having the value of two crotchets. (5)5) Hard seed of a tropical tree which is grated & used as a spice (6)6) Cart as famously painted by John Constable. (4)9) Female reproductive organ where eggs are produced. (5)10) First name of astronaut Buzz Aldrin. (5)12) Site of the world's first garden city commenced in the early 20th century. (10)13) An addictive drug derived from the juice of a poppy. (5)14) Relating to the kidneys. (5)18) The Mafia code of silence. (6)19) Small venomous snake with a zigzag on its back. (5) 20) Mammal of Africa and Asia also called the honey badger. (5)22) In heraldry a bright blue colour. (5)23) Titular character in a 1908 novel by Kenneth Grahame. (4)

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Mindful

Supporting local people with memory problemsYou can find us at the Mindful Café at The Hub, off Station Road, Stalbridge.

The café runs on the first Monday of each month, between 10.00 am and 12 noon.

All welcomeIf you would like to help and support Mindful, or for more information, contact:

Chair & Membership Secretary, Sally Nutbeem 01747 852153

(email [email protected])

Our next meeting will be at 2.15pm on Tuesday 21st November when Carole Norman will help us prepare for the festive season with her demonstration 'Christmas with Carole'. Meetings are held at Child Okeford Village Hall.

Visitors £6 to include home made refreshments. Your entrance fee refunded if you decide to become a member. For further details please contact Sue Brown 01258 863775

Child Okeford Flower Arranging Club

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Proactive Estate Agency

Market Cross, Sturminster Newton

STURMINSTER NEWTON . BLANDFORD . LONDON

Time for achange?

We offer a personal, thoroughly professional& proactive estate agency service that goes

the extra mile to help clients.

So whether you are selling or buying call ...

01258 830 860

www.abbotandslater.co.uk

Sutcliffe & Co Chartered Accountants

We are a long established local practice at Old Bank House, Sturminster Newton, acting for a

wide variety of local businesses and individuals.

We offer a full range of business advice, taxation and accounting services including

Self Employed Accounts Company Accounts

Self Assessment Tax Returns

Tax planning

Cash Flow and Business Plans

Management Advice

Corporate Planning VAT advice and returns

PAYE, CIS and Payroll

We provide a personal and professional service and look forward to assisting you in achieving

your business objectives and meeting your statutory obligations

For an initial no obligation meeting

telephone Mitchell Langhelt, Ann Coward or Nicky Huzal on

01258 472344

Part of The Southern Co-operative

-24 hour service -Free bereavement advice -Pre-paid funeral plans

www.funeralcare.co.uk

GILLINGHAM2 High Street, SP8 4QT

01747 824738

SHAFTESBURYGreenacre House, Salisbury Road, SP7 8BS

01747 858968

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To find out how this award winning firm can help you telephone:

Sturminster Newton 01258 473766 (Residential Sales) 01258 474265 (Lettings) 01258 472244 (Rural and Planning) or Sherborne 01935 814488

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