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Piddle Valley News & Views

September / October 2014

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Above The natural world - a green woodpecker eating ants on a wall next to apond in Piddletrentide © Neil HerbertBelow Piddle Valley First School children with hedgehog tracker © Tracy JonesBottom Piddle Valley First School at play © Tracy Jones

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Table of Contents ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Item PageEvent / activity posters 3, 24, 30, 32, 40, 62, 64, 68Advertising 4, 6 - 20, 38, 56,, 73-4,76 - 89Dates for your diary 21Editorial 23News from the Vicarage 25

Services 26 - 27Registers 29

News from the Villages Alton Pancras 31Piddlehinton 33 - 35Piddletrenthide + White Lackington 35 - 37 Plush 39

General News & Notices 39, 49 - 53Clubs, Groups, Organisations 54, 55, 58Letters 58Piddletrenthide PO + Stores 22Piddle Valley Neighbourhood Plan 41 - 48Piddle Valley Parish Council 58 - 61Piddle Valley First School 61, 63Review 66 - 67The Great War 58Sport 67 + 69Surgeries 70 - 72www.piddlevalley.info 75

Photographs Front - Piddle Valley First School leaving celebrationsInside © Ian Condon, Colin Dean, Neil Herbert, Tracy Jones, John Ottoway

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Dates for your diary ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

September1 Mon Mobile Library AP, P’thide, P’ton various1 Mon Cerne Sheep Group Craig’s Farm Dairy 6.30 pm4 Thurs Over 60s to Chalice Well, Coach leaves AP 10.00 am4 Thurs PVP Rehearsal P’thide Mem Hall 7 pm7 Sun Annual Bikeathon various departure

points + Crossways 10.30 am12 Fri Coffee Morning / Sale P’thide Mem Hall 10.30 – 12 13 Sat Ducks + Drakes Charity Plush Cricket Ground 12 noon13 Sat Alfred Brendel Workshop St Johns, Plush 3 pm13 Sat Sandby Burnett St Johns, Plush 6.45 pm14 Sun Plant Heritage Plant Sale Athelhampton House 10.30 - 3 pm15 Mon Mobile Library AP, P’thide, P’ton various15 Mon Country Dancing begins P’thide Mem Hall 2.15 -4.15 pm20 Sat Jumble Sale P’thide Mem Hall 2 pm24 Wed P’thide Hedgehog Mtg P’thide Mem Hall 7.30 pm26 Fri Lunch Club P’thide Mem Hall from 12 noon26 Fri Community Car Scheme Cerne Abbas Village Hall 2.30 pm28 Sun Breakfast Club P’ton Village Hall 9 - 11.30 am 29 Mon Mobile Library AP, P’thide, P’ton various29 Mon Gardens Club Talk P’thide Mem Hall 7.30 pm30 Tues Parish Council Meeting P’thide Mem Hall 7.30 pm

October3 Fri Harvest Festival St Mary’s Church, P’ton 7 pm4 Sat Over 60s Coffee Morning P’thide Mem Hall 10.30 am6 Mon Cerne Sheep Group visit RNLI Lifeboat Station 7 pm10 Fri Coffee Morning / Raffle P’thide Mem Hall 10.30 – 12 noon 10 Fri Teaching Madiba’s Children P’ton Village Hall 7.30 pm10 Fri Artsreach ‘Amalthea’ All Saints Church, P’thide 7.30 pm11 Sat Gardens Club Harvest Supper P’thide Mem Hall 7 pm13 Mon Mobile Library AP, P’thide, P’ton various15 Wed Cerne Sheep Group Digby Hall, Sherborne 7.30 pm17 Fri ‘Café de Paris’ P’thide Mem Hall 7.30 pm27 Mon Mobile Library AP, P’thide, P’ton various27 Mon Gardens Club visit Castle Gardens tbc28 Tues Parish Council Meeting P’thide Mem Hall 7.30 pm31 Fri Lunch Club P’thide Mem Hall From 12 noon

The Bridge Educational Trust

The Bridge Educational Trust (Registered Charity No 1068720) was

established in 1990 in memory of John Bridge, the last of the family

which founded the Piddle Valley School in the middle of the 19th century.

The objectives of the Trust are educational, and grants are given primarily to those

wishing to study at a school, college, or other educational establishment.

Applications are particularly welcomed from residents of the Piddle Valley and its

immediate neighbourhood. Normally applicants should be nearing the end of their

school careers or have left school, though younger children with special educational

needs may be considered.

At the Trustees’ discretion, expeditions or travel groups for young people which are

organised for scientific or cultural purposes may be eligible,

provided they contain an educational element.

The Trustees give priority to cases involving hardship or difficult family

circumstances and where, without some assistance, the desired education, course or

activity would not be possible. Special consideration is given to older people who may

wish to start training for a particular career or other purpose after normal

education has been interrupted.

During the past year grants made by the Trust have included those to help

university students with accommodation costs and equipment; to provide support

for children with specific learning difficulties; and to provide training for adults

hoping to change career.

Meetings of Trustees to consider applications are held in March, July and November.

Those wishing to apply should obtain an application form by writing to

The Administrator c/o Piddle Valley First School, Piddletrenthide, DT2 7QL or by

emailing [email protected]. Applications by post or email should

be received not later than the 15th of the month before the meeting at which they

are to be considered.

Further details of the Trust can be found at www.bridgeeducationaltrust.org.uk

but if you feel that you would like to discuss a possible application with one of the

local Trustees, please contact one of the following:

Rev Tony Monds (348211), Rex Goddard (348363), Sue Nicholas (348436),

Hannah Murphy (348564), Richard Drewe (348253), Nick Harland (348272)

Richard Drewe, Chairman

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From the editor ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

After many weeks of sunshine and warmth, September heralds perhaps the beginningof an Indian summer but also the new school year and for Piddle Valley First School, anew acting head teacher, so a warm welcome to Jayne Brown.

The season of summer fetes has come to an end with the Gardens Club Summer Show- Ian Condon’s photographs include serious study of the cakes and home produce aswell as the new crop of winners ! In this issue you will find many dates for your diary,a choice of musical entertainment and talks, sports and dancing activities as well as aplea from Piddle Valley Players for new candidates to take part in their forthcomingproduction. A reminder too of a new year approaching with the chance to obtain a2015 diary. My thanks to Colin Davies not only for his excellent Review detailing theindividual performers of one summer concert but for pointing out a difficulty in ourlayout for those with restricted sight. I hope that the omission of the T and E in ourcontact details is an improvement and will make it easier for all to contact us.

Sadly, it has not been possible to include news of The Piddle Inn - we understand fromthe agents that an offer has been accepted so hope the business will be re-opening soon.

While extensive coverage of the Great War continues, this issue explains whatconstituted a Regiment. Though many in the community have experience orinvolvement with the military, many of us have little knowledge of this area of life.

New advertisers have let us know that their business has increased through advertisingand we are grateful to all for continuing to support PVNV. Do let the webmaster knowas soon as event dates are agreed so they can be included in the online diary whichmight avoid the ‘double booking’ scenario, and please do continue to send in yourletters, reviews, event news and contributions.. We appreciate all feedback whetherappreciative or critical !

Dot Browning

Editorial team ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Editor Dot Browning 01300 348280 | [email protected] Editor Julie Bennett 07740 083657 | [email protected] Andy Howard 01300 348406 | [email protected] Susan Chance 01300 348311 | [email protected] Ann Jordan 01300 348015Proof reading Gill Bingham Advertising vacantCopy deadline Nov / Dec issue – adverts 10th October; posters + content 15th OctoberFuture deadlines 10th + 15th October, December, February, April, June, AugustBy post / hand PVNV Postbag, PO & Village Stores, Piddletrenthide, DT2 7QFPrinted by Creeds of Bridport

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Our prices are very competitiveOur free range chicken is supplied by Creedy Carver

Balls the Butchers are happy to cut meat to individual customer’s requirements We have a range of boxed biscuits, sweets and chocolates, greeting cards,

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News from the Vicarage ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Contrasting Harvests

Our celebrations of the harvest begin in September and continue in October – see theservices timetable for details. The harvest started remarkably early this year. The firstcombine that I saw in action was at Kingcombe on the 11th July - and that was workingin tandem with another ! Seeing this high-tech and hugely expensive machinery atwork in Dorset is commonplace in marked contrast to countries such as Sudan andSouth Sudan. Our diocese is linked with the Episcopal Church of Sudan and SouthSudan. Sudan has been plagued by two brutal civil wars. Two million lives have beenlost as a result of fighting, famine and disease. Millions more were forced to flee theircommunities to escape the violence.

Christian Aid tells the story of one refugee.

Nyipock Majak fled his home as a young teenager to start a new life in the north ofSudan. He was finally able to return home to South Sudan three years ago, when theregion gained independence. Nyipock is just one of more than two million southernerswho have since gone back to live in South Sudan. Many of them arrived with few orno possessions and have depended on the kindness of local communities to help themget back on their feet.

Christian Aid’s partners are responding to the current humanitarian crisis in SouthSudan and also helping communities to develop in the long term. One of thosepartners, Hope Agency for Relief and Development (HARD), gave Nyipock a cash grantto build his own house. He is grateful to HARD for the stability and security a safehome brings.

Nyipock, who prides himself on working hard, then built his own clay oven. Now herises at six every morning to bake 600 loaves a day for his community. He dreams ofopening his own restaurant one day, saying : ‘With the profit, I would buy school uniforms for my children and pay for their school fees. If they got sick, I would be ableto pay for their treatment.’ and ‘I do help others where I can and let them have bread.It’s mainly elderly mothers and children, who have very little.’

Nyipock has so little, yet gives so much. As we celebrate God’s gifts to us this Harvest, let’s notforget communities affected by poverty and conflict around the world and do what we can to support them, perhaps by donating to Christian Aid. Acting together, we can turn our daily bread into a secure harvest for some of the world’s poorest people.

Rev Tony MondsThe Vicarage, Piddletrenthide

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SERVICES and READINGS

THE BENEFICE of THE PIDDLE VALLEY, HILTON,

CHESELBOURNE and MELCOMBE HORSEY

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Three Churches

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7.00pm Harvest Festival

Piddlehinton

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October Trinity 16 (Proper 22) Green

Ps 80.8-16 Is 5.1-7 Phil 3.4b-14 Matt 21.33-46

8.30am Holy Communion Alton Pancras

9.30am Family Service Piddlehinton

11.00am Morning Prayer / Harvest Piddletrenthide

9.30am Family Eucharist / Harvest Hilton

11.00am Morning Prayer / Harvest Melcombe Horsey

6.00pm Evening Prayer Cheselbourne

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Ps 23 Isa 25.1-9 Phil 4.1-9 Matt 22.1-14

9.30am Family Eucharist Alton Pancras

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6.00pm Evening Prayer Piddlehinton

11.00am Parish Communion Melcombe Horsey

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Ps 96 Is 45.1-7 1 Thess 1.1-10 Matt 22.15-22

8.30am Holy Communion Piddletrenthide

11.00am Parish Communion Piddlehinton

6.00pm Evening Prayer Alton Pancras

9.30am Family Eucharist Cheselbourne

11.00am Morning Prayer Hilton

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October Last after Trinity Green

Ps 119.9-16 Neh 8.1-4a [5-6], 8-12 Col 3.12-17 Matt 24.30-35

9.30am Family Eucharist Piddletrenthide


8.30am Holy Communion

Cheselbourne

10.30am Stepping stones

Melcombe Horsey – Old Brewery Hall

6.00pm Evening Prayer Hilton

Weekdays

8.00am Morning Prayer (CW)

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8.00am Morning Prayer (CCP)

Every Wednesday at Hilton.

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THE BENEFICE of THE PIDDLE VALLEY, HILTON,

CHESELBOURNE and MELCOMBE HORSEY

Piddle Valley

Three Churches

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September Trinity 12 (Proper 18) Green

Ps 119.33-40 Ezek 33.7-11 Rom 13.8-14 Matt 18.15-20

8.30am Holy Communion Alton Pancras

9.30am Family Service Piddlehinton

11.00am Morning Prayer Piddletrenthide

11.00am Morning Prayer Melcombe Horsey

6.00pm Evening Prayer Cheselbourne

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Ps 114 Gen 50.15-21 Rom 14.1-12 Matt 18.21-35

9.30am Family Eucharist Alton Pancras


8.30am Holy Communion Hilton

11.00am Parish Communion Melcombe Horsey

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September Matthew Red

Ps 119.65-72 Prov 3.13-18 2 Cor 4.1-6 Matt 9.9-13

8.30am Holy Communion Piddletrenthide

11.00am Parish Communion Piddlehinton

6.00pm Evening Prayer / Harvest Alton Pancras

9.30am Family Eucharist / Harvest Cheselbourne

11.00am Morning Prayer Hilton

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Ps 25.1-8 Ezek 18.1-4, 25-32 Phil 2.1-13 Matt 21.23-32

9.30am Family Eucharist Piddletrenthide


8.30am Holy Communion Cheselbourne

10.30am Stepping Stones

Melcombe Horsey – Old Brewery Hall

6.00pm Evening Prayer Hilton

Weekdays

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8.00am Morning Prayer (CCP) Every Wednesday at Hilton.

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The Family Eucharists (based on Common Worship Order One), Family and other services

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From the Registers

Holy BaptismBunny Reed Rawlings and Sophie Ann Hawker were baptised at All Saints’, Piddletrenthide on the 15th June 2014.

Alicia Iris Grace Read was baptised at All Saints’, Piddletrenthide on the 10th August 2014.

Holy MatrimonyBrett Thomas Easter and Margaret Easter were married at All Saints’, Piddletrenthide on the 26th July 2014.

FuneralsThe funeral of Sheila Eva Kathleen Cole of Higher Ansty took place on the 11th June 2014 at All Saints’, Hilton followed by burial.

The ashes of Leslie Arthur Groves were interred at All Saints’, Piddletrenthideon the 15th June 2014.

The ashes of Leonard Douglas Clapp and Eileen Clapp, both of Dorchester, were interred at All Saints’, Piddletrenthide on the 20th June 2014.

The ashes of Margaret (‘Molly’) Irene Shute of Swanton Morley, Norfolk were interred at St Andrew’s, Melcombe Horsey on the 8th July 2014.

The ashes of Arthur William Beckett and Phyllis Kathleen Beckett were interred at St Andrew’s, Melcombe Horsey on the 1st August 2014.

Salisbury Cathedral2014 marks the centenary of the birth of the esteemed sculptor Lynn Chadwick; anumber of significant exhibitions have taken place around the world to recognise hisinternational standing and from August onwards in the beautiful Cathedral Close,Cloaked Figure IX, one of the best known sculptures from his famous series of walkingand standing cloaked figures created in the 1970s, is on display alongside Helaine Blu-menfeld’s ‘Angels: Harmony’ on Choristers’ Green; Elizabeth Frink’s ‘WalkingMadonna’ in the churchyard and Emily Young’s ‘Angel Head’ in the Cloister garth.Jacquiline Creswell, Cathedral Visual Arts Advisor said: ‘For me, Cloaked Figure IX, hasenormous presence; she evokes images of cardinals and other ecclesiastic figures asshe makes her way majestically toward the huge west doors. It is an implied movement,her enveloping, protective cloak swept behind with her pyramidal head held high, sur-veying her new surroundings. This life-size entity in the Close will be a new member inour rolling arts programme and we are looking forward to opportunities to use thisdistinctive sculpture as a focus for community engagement.’

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News, comings & goings in the valley ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Alton Pancras

AP Truly local-man Derek Jeanes who, with late wife Edna, was the first occupantof the newly-built 1 Boldacre in 1956, has now moved to Acland Road in Dorchesterwhere he can receive the care he needs. He had worked for Waterman’s at BarcombeFarm from age 14 to 25, later becoming a postman and First Aid instructor.

AP Phil Parsons’ BNG Auto Services at Pulham grew from the former BucklandNewton Garage located where Stevens Walk is today, There is now an AP connectionas Max Gooding of Holcombe Mead joins Phil, Andy and Louis at this popular localservicing and repair business.

AP Recent church visitors include Glenn and Mary Drake visiting from NZ,accompanied by Stella and Barry Coverdale. Also Joleen and William Keen visiting thegrave of their grand- and great-grandparents Emily and William Brown who formerlylived at 5 Boldacre. Emily (nee Paulley) once made a kneeler for the church.

AP Linda Taylor visited from Yorkshire seeking information on herHarwood/Horwood ancestry. Our History Project files show that Harwood/Horwoodshad connections with Alton Mill, Meadow View, Cherry Cottage, Old Post Office andBox Cottage – and we were able to put her in touch with previous visitors to AP, fromBrisbane. They were searching the same family and they are definitely related.

AP Libby Owen was another visitor, visiting the graves of her ancestors WilliamBryant Draper and wife Susan. William and his son Richard of Alton Common Farmwere both killed in identical circumstances at the same location; horse and cartaccidents at Chalky Knapp in 1866 and 1889 respectively.

AP The word Tosh is used in some parts of the country to mean ‘rubbish ornonsense’ – except when it appears on one of Brian and Sallie Johnson’s brief greetingnotes. In their case it is their address – The Old School (teacher’s) House.

AP As with most things these days, our Speed Watch camera teams, and those inour neighbouring villages, have targets to achieve. Their’s is to catch nobody. Pleasehelp them achieve this.

AP We are keen in this column to say welcome and / or goodbye to our residentsbut in the light of our last edition, we will wait until the deeds have finally beenexchanged – or otherwise done !

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Piddlehinton Harvest FestivalEveryone is very welcome to join us on Friday, 3rd October for our annual Harvest Festival service at St Mary's at 7 pm, followed by harvest supper in the villagehall.

We will be decorating the Church from 9.30 am that morning and would love everyone's help - please bring fruit and vegetables to the church and flowers andgreenery to decorate it with.

Susie Harland

Piddlehinton Fete at The Old RectorySaturday 19th July started with thunder, lightening and heavy rain but by the time Piddlehinton Church Fete opened at 2 pm, waterproofs were shed and the sun hadcome out. This was the start of a wonderful afternoon and evening in the grounds ofThe Old Rectory which culminated in over £4,900 being raised for St Mary’s Churchwith donations also being made to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, the Village Halland Millennium Green.

Thanks must go firstly to Mr and Mrs Sandy Milne for their kind and generous hospitality in allowing the Fete to be held in the grounds of their lovely home. As wellas all the hard work actually on the day, for months beforehand a lot has to happen tomake this popular annual event successful. Grateful thanks to everyone, too numerousto mention individually, who gave their time and effort to ensure the success of theFete and the Evening BBQ. Thanks must also go to everyone who donated items forvarious stalls and to companies who supported the event.

Thank you one and all, once again, for the tremendous efforts and your support.

Suzie Harland, Piddlehinton Church Fete Committee

The Story of Piddlehinton.In 1990, the Piddlehinton History Group published a book “The Story of Piddlehinton”,giving some history of the village and its people from 4000 before the Christian Era tothe end of the last century. That book is now available for all to read on the website www.piddlevalley.info – look under “Village Histories” on the Home page.Copies avaiable from The Thimble.

Andy Howard / 01300 348406

ACTIVITIES AT

PIDDLEHINTON GYM ENTERPRISE PARK, PIDDLEHINTON

New members always welcome

Monday Evening Badminton from 8pm

Contact Alan and Chris Wiseman on 01258 817512

Tuesday Afternoon Badminton 2pm – 4pm Contact Hilary French on 01305 848501

Tuesday Evening Badminton from 8pm

Contact Pauline Adams on 01300 345459

Indoor Bowls Monday mornings Contact Gordon Fermer on 01300 348902

Dorchester Drama

Contact Ann Ottaway on 01305 772187

Frome Valley Archery Club Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings

Contact John Holt on 07970 459169

Crossways Archery Club Sunday afternoons Contact Sheila Ryall 01258 837504

Zumba classes Thursday evenings

Contact Janice Sloyan on 07920 841107

Remote Control Car Club Friday evenings Contact Al Mailer on 07787 380541

Indoor Junior Tennis – various times

Contact Caroline Gossage on 07887856462! !!

If you are looking for premises to run a club Contact Colette McKenney on 07769 041248

To discuss bookings availability

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Piddlehinton Village Hall – What’s on every weekTuesdaysYOGA 10 - 11.15 am (from 2nd September; block of 6

sessions £40)Contact Jane Evans / 01305 259754

TABLE TENNIS 7.00 – 9.00pm (due to lack of members, taking a summer break, starting again 2nd September)Contact Beryl Ellis / 01305 267394

POST OFFICE 2.00 – 4.0 0 pmSHORT MAT BOWLS 7.30 – 9.30 pm (September - Easter)

Contact Sheila Hornyak / 01300 348264WednesdaysBROWNIES 6 pm

Thursdays

FIDDLESTICKS 9.30 - 11.00 am (parent + toddler group)

To Hire All available for very reasonable hire rates for groups, partiesand events -15 large and 5 small tables, tea urn, crockery, cutlery, glasses and other equipment

Bookings Contact Vickey Steven / 01300 348294Bridge House, 4 Rectory Road, Piddlehinton

Chair, Pam Lock / 01300 348474 | Treasurer, Fay Lord / 01300 348335Secretary, Sue Nicholas / 01300 348436

Piddletrenthide + White Lackington

Piddletrenthide Hedgehog Village - latest newsSightings of hedgehogs in Piddletrenthide and beyond have been considerable overthe past few months and many people have nightly visitors of between one and threehedgehogs ! We intend plotting all of the sightings (including casualties) on a Villagemap and will be holding a very informal meeting with wine and nibbles at the MemorialHall on Wednesday 24th September at 7.30 pm.

We will also talk about preparations for hibernation and anything else “hedgehoggy”that anyone would like included.

Please let one of us know if you are coming, so that we have enough wine ! If you areunable to make it, but have hedgehog news please let us know.

Janet Keen / 01300 348851 or Kate Boyle / 01300 348562 Piddletrenthide Village Co-ordinators

PIDDLEHINTON VILLAGE HALL

BREAKFAST CLUB

SUNDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

From 9.00am to 11.30am

Join us for a delicious Full English breakfast We use best quality, locally sourced produce. It’ll set you up for the day - for only £4.50 !

Everyone Welcome

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What’s on at the Memorial Hall

• Coffee morning, second Friday of each month, from 10.30 am - 12 noon.

On 12th September there will be a sale of Autumn Produce.On 10th October there will be an Autumn Raffle.

Contact Janet Keen / 01300 348851

• The Lunch Club meets on the 4th Friday of each month at 12.30 pm. Cost is only £5 for a two-course lunch plus tea or coffee.

On 26th September the menu will beGammon with parsley sauce, new potatoes and vegetables, followed by Pear Pudding.

On 31st October the menu will be Fish Pie with vegetables, followed byApple Pie and custard.

New members are always welcome. To join us for lunch please contact

Ann Hawker / 01300 348329

• Country Dancing will resume on Monday afternoons from 15th September Jane Preston / 01300 348545

• Fitness Class on Tuesdays from 10.30 – 11.30 am - come along and have a go for £4 a session; contact

Sarah Mitchell / 01258 817288

To hire the hall at a very reasonable rate, including furniture and well equippedkitchen with dishwasher, please contact the Bookings Officer

Diana Clears / 01300 348417

Tables, chairs, tea urn and crockery are also available to hire separately for outsideevents; contact Caretaker

Ann Hawker / 01300 348329

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Summer Concert at All Saints Church Thank you to everyone who supported this event in any way at all, but especially toour very local performers – John Hudson, Camilla Foster-Mitchell, Jon Chambers (andsister!), Magdalena Atkinson and Simon Grainger, children from the Piddle ValleySchool and our very versatile accompanist Elizabeth Sweetnam. What a wonderfulevening and a great audience too !

The Concert made a profit of £750, this was donated to the following – MOSAIC(£150); All Saints Church, The Piddle Valley First School and The Memorial Hall eachreceived £200. See Review p 66-67 Sue Beckingham + Janet Keen

Piddletrenthide Open Gardens 2015The Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall Trustees will be organising a Piddletrenthide OpenGardens weekend on 13th and 14th June 2015. Save the date now and if you live inPiddletrenthide, please start preening your garden!

Ros Charlton

Piddletrenthide Memorial HallAnother urgent call for help ! The Memorial Hall was erected as a memorial to theyoung men from Piddletrenthide who lost their lives in the First World War. It seemsfitting in this Centenary year, which marks the start of WW1 that the Village, alongwith the residents of both Alton Pancras and Plush continue to use the Memorial Hall.It is regrettable that, although the Hall has been modernised over the past few years,the committee of Trustees who ensure the Hall is well maintained and viable financially,are either leaving the village or reaching an age at which they wish to hand the responsibility to new people.

The Memorial Hall really does need new Trustees, in particular a Secretary – would yoube willing to help run and improve this essential village facility? The Trustees meetabout six times a year, mainly in winter during the Artsreach events programme. Therange of the Trustees’ different talents keeps the hall going; DIY repairs, fund-raising,organising Artsreach events. Whatever your contribution, you will be very, very welcome.

Most villages still have a Village Hall and even though the Memorial Hall does not havea car park and is small, it is immaculately kept with a modern and well equipped kitchen(range cooker, dishwasher, fridge and other essentials), it has full disabled access; andin fact is all we have as a Village Hall at the moment! If at all possible please help byoffering to be a Trustee. Please contact

Janet Keen / 01300 348851 or Ros Charlton / 01300 348063

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P September concerts include the Hermes Quartet Adrian Brendel - and anopportunity again to hear Alfred Brendel. For tickets

[email protected] / 0203 286 1885

General News + Notices ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Piddle Valley Community Speed Watch Update

The Piddle Valley Community Speed Watch (CSW) has now been operating for some 5 months - In that period some 250 drivers have been recorded exceeding the threshold speed limit on our local roads.

Two sets of speed checking equipment are being purchased, so in future therewill be two separate groups, each with their own equipment, the first operating in Piddlehinton and Piddletrenthide, the second in Alton Pancras, Buckland Newton and Duntish.

It should be emphasised that the primary objective of the CSW is to educatedrivers to drive safely, within the 30 mph speed limit in our villages, not to "catch" people speeding.

28 people were killed and 334 seriously injured on Dorsets roads during 2013.

If you are willing to join this initiative – please contact one of the volunteers,or Dorchester East Safer Neighbourhood Team, telephone 101

For more information visit the Dorset Police Community Speed Watch website:-http://www.dorset.police.uk/Default.aspx?page=6983

Blood DonationYou can make an initial check to find out whether your health allows you to donateblood by calling 0300 123 23 23 or on the Blood Transfusion website(www.blood.co.uk). The website also explains what to expect at a donation sessionand how blood is used; you can book an appointment as well, which minimises yourwaiting time. Sessions will be held at the United Church Hall, South Street (near Gouldshousehold store) on Thursdays 4th September + 2nd + 23rd October. The sessions are all open at the same hours 1.30 pm to 3.25 pm and 4.30 pm to 7 pm.

Rosalyn Charlton

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July 11 Gwilym Simcock & Friends

August 22 Live Junction

September 12-13 Hermes Quartet & Adrian Brendel

September 133pm, £10 – workshop with Alfred Brendel 6.45pm, free – talk with Sandy Burnett

Concerts £20, [email protected] 3286 1885

Not online? We’d love to post you a programme, just call us.

Piddle Valley Neighbourhood Plan

Newsletter 10

To all residents and friends of the Piddle Valley

Planning rules are changing - nationally and locally. A new draft version of the WestDorset, Weymouth and Portland Local Plan, is about to be adopted. (These are theguidelines upon which planning officers make their decisions and can be found onthe Dorset for you website.) There is a lot of press coverage about the national shortage of housing. The Government is ‘relaxing’ planning in order to encouragebuilding, and this is being reflected locally. No longer will villages be discouraged ashousing sites and development will be concentrated on sites with good transport facilities around main roads and railway lines.

So what can a village do if it wants to protect views or areas from development ?Define those areas in a Neighbourhood Plan that if accepted will become part oflocal planning law. But to be credible and to pass scrutiny we have to provide housing somewhere in the Valley. Where should we build ? We all know the answerto that - ‘anywhere but next door to me’.

Over the past months people have suggested sites within the Valley that may be appropriate for new housing. We have collated these suggestions and the plans arenow open for all of you to comment on. They appear on the following pages andwe need you to tell us what you think, especially if you are in favour of any of theidentified sites. These are not definitive, they are a first draft; it is fine if you wantto object to a site but please don’t stop there, suggest an alternative. In the autumnwe will be holding separate meetings in each of the five villages so that we canreceive further specific feedback, after all it is the residents of their village thatshould decide where in their village is developed and what is preserved. .

The Neighbourhood Planning Group is made up ofpeople who eighteen months ago volunteered totake the project on, many of whom come from Piddletrenthide and Plush. We need fresh ideas andmore help, especially from the other villages. So ifyou are interested in playing a more active role thenplease get in touch.

Paul Johns, Working Group Chairmantelephone 01300 348154

email [email protected] / [email protected]

Housing - both for open market and low cost for local peopleled by Malcolm Johnston [email protected] / 01300 34869

During the summer months the Housing Group has been concentrating on tellingpeople about our proposals for planned housing development in the Valley over thelifetime of the Neighbourhood Plan. Our emphasis continues to be identifying sitesfor Local housing with some 50 across the Valley appearing to be possible at thisstage.

We have been showing maps at the village fetes and asking for comment and ideas.At the Alton Pancras Fete on May 24th the map showed the whole Valley with theproposed village boundaries marked. These boundaries will allow the Plan to havepolicies for housing and other building development inside and outside villages. Asa result of comments received the positions of some boundaries were changed.

At the Piddletrenthide Fete on 22nd June the map showed the boundaries and alsothe sites within the villages, which we have identified as having the potential fornew housing during the 15 year life of the Plan. Comments were generallyfavourable and led to discussions that were valuable in improving our knowledge ofthe Valley.

At Piddlehinton fete on 19th July we showed the same map and again received helpful and informative comments. Some residents were unhappy about what theysaw and eight emails were subsequently sent and to which I responded on behalf ofthe Housing Group, explaining our thinking and clarifying some misunderstandings.We will be holding an informal meeting with those involved to discuss the sites further.

At the Gardens Club Show on 16th Augustthe maps initiated generally supportive discussion with one concerned commentrecorded.

The maps are reproduced on the followingpages.

This legend explains the symbols etc that wehave used on the maps. Opposite is a viewof the whole Valley. The enlarged maps ofeach village are then shown at the samescale.

If you wish to see the maps online please goto www.piddlevalley.info

Piddle Valley Neighbourhood Plan Piddle Valley Neighbourhood Plan

Map of the Valley Villages


Map of Alton Pancras


Map of Piddletrenthide


Map of Plush


Map of White Lackington

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Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance - 2015 DiariesIf you would like to further support your local Air Ambulance, we now have a stock of2015 Slimline Calendars, with envelopes, at £5 each, 2015 Diaries at £4 each and packsof various designs of Christmas Cards at £3.50 per pack of 10.

Thank you for your ongoing support of this vital service for those of us living or visitingDorset. As you know, there is no Government or Lottery Funding and the service isreliant upon donations and fundraising to raise the £1.7 million (equates to £2,500per mission) to keep our vital yellow helicopter and staff operational. We can bereached on 01300 348120 and we live in Piddlehinton.

Susan + Terry DredgeDorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Fundraising Volunteers / 01300 348120

Model Railway Shop in Buckland NewtonFor over ten years, tucked away on the Court Farm Business Park, there has been oneof the best model railway shops in the South West. It is owned and run by EdwardWoodward with the help of his daughter Mandy. In between manning the stand atup to thirty exhibitions and shows each year all over the country, Edward can be foundin the shop helping customers to benefit from his comprehensive knowledge of therailway world. More than just a shop Aspire Gifts and Models offers repairs, digitalchip fitting for locomotives and construction of part or all of a model railway inwhichever scale you choose. Coming up to Christmas would be a very good time topay a visit. For opening times please see the advert in this magazine.

Autumn Gold at Minterne Himalayan GardensAs summer begins to fade, dawning the arrival of autumn, at Minterne Himalayan Gardens there are some wonderful arrays of colour beginning to show on our magnificent collection of plants. The stunning warm colours of the leaves, berries andbarks will entrance you as you walk around this tranquil garden. Over 200 Acers willdelight any visitor and together with many mature specimen trees they provide an extravaganza of scarlet, russet, orange and yellow. Floriferous displays of ‘Minterne’sMiniatures,’ dainty woodland cyclamen and autumn crocus, brighten up corners of thiswild woodland garden, set amidst streams, waterfalls and cascades. ‘A must for gardenfans, yet a joy for all’.

Visit Minterne for the autumnal scenery; open daily 10 am – 6 pm until 9th November;admission £5 adults, children up to 12 free of charge. Coaches welcome. GuidedHouse Tours by arrangement.

01300 341370 / [email protected]


Map of Piddlehinton

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Home-Start West - more volunteers needed to support local families This local charity provides friendship, advice and practical support to families who livein West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland with at least one child under 5. Home-Startis a great way to support young children and their families in your local area becausethe support volunteers offer is unique; based on friendship and maintained throughweekly planned visits, during which volunteers offer a listening ear and practical andemotional support. Two of our families have told us “What difference has Home-Startmade? They have allowed me to cope; they have given my children a better experienceof life. They have changed the way we function as a family.” and “If it wasn’t for Home-Start I don’t think I would be here with three kids. I got to the place where I thoughtthey’d go into care.”

From 1st July 2013 to 30th June 2014, we supported 77 families including 123 childrenunder 5 and 68 children over 5. Sadly, we had to decline to support 33 families in thesame time period due to not having enough volunteers. David Powell, Chair of Trusteesat Home-Start West Dorset said “We hate to decline referrals and turn families away;we know that weekly visits from our committed volunteers have a really positive impactand make a real difference to the families they support. Recruiting and training newvolunteers will enable us to work towards meeting current demand for our service sowe can help more local families.”

If you could make a difference by becoming a Home-visiting volunteer, we would loveto hear from you. All you need is to be a parent or have parenting experience, attendour Volunteer Preparation Course and be willing to spare 2-3 hours a week to supporta family in need. Ideally, you will also be willing to commit to volunteer for a minimumof a year but preferably more.

Our Volunteer Preparation Course is the route to becoming a home-visiting volunteerand will provide you with the knowledge required for this role; the course provides aholistic view on the role of a volunteer and varied support we provide to our families.It involves 40 hours of training delivered one day a week, over 10 weeks, excludingschool holidays. Comments from newly trained volunteers as the course ended lastyear included: “It was informal yet serious, entertaining at times yet very informativeand I think they covered all we needed to be prepared for our first family.“ “I would just like to say to anybody, who is thinking about volunteering but is unsure,just take the plunge and make that phone call.”

Our next Preparation Course commences Tuesday 30th September at our Poundburyoffice. If you would like further information on this course, or would like to sign up toattend, please contact us on 01305 265072 or e-mail

[email protected]

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research - Annual BikeathonThe Bikeathon on Sunday 7th September this year starts from Crossways Village Hall.There are three bike ride routes; a fairly level 9 miles through Woodsford and Moreton,a 20 mile ride via Briantspuddle, Dewlish and Puddletown and for the more adventurous a 30-mile route, which is the latter extended to take in Cheselbourne andPiddletrenthide. The event starts at 10.30am with free refreshments at Crossways anda medal on completion of the ride. The entry fee is £5 for adults and £2.50 for underfifteens, which will entitle all riders to a free T-shirt. Last year 200 riders raised £9000to help in the fight against blood cancers, a cause close to all organizers, helpers andentrants alike. To enter or for more information please contact

Paul Buckrell / [email protected] / 07890047244 / 01305773950on line at beatingbloodcancers.org.uk

Citizens Advice - Rabid Dogs and Burning CowsOne area of trading standards work that many people don’t realise we’re involved withis animal health and welfare to ensure that welfare standards for farmed animals areadhered to (the RSPCA look after domestic animals) and also to prevent the spread ofcertain diseases such as foot and mouth.

About 4 years ago my then boss decided it would be a good ‘career development opportunity’ to move me into the animal health team, having spent most of my careerdealing with counterfeit clothing. I had to quickly learn a whole new language suchas ‘hogget’ (a sheep over a year old) and ‘stirk’ (a one year old heifer or bullock). Withintwo weeks of joining the team, I received a call from Defra to say they had taken samples from a dead cow that may have anthrax. They then dropped the bombshellthat it was my problem to dispose of the carcass by burning it in situ. A number offrantic phone calls later and our well prepared emergency plans were set in motionand I found myself as part of a team on a hill side with a digger, a ton of coal, a pile ofrailway sleepers and a dead cow. It was the middle of January and I had to stay in thefield all night to keep the fire burning; I will never forget cracking the frost off a bagof coal at 2 am wondering how this was developing my career. Thankfully the resultscame back negative.

Another issue we are responsible for policing is rabies; there are strict importation con-trols for animals coming into the UK but over the last two years we have had quite afew cases of pedigree puppies being smuggled into the country. In all cases it is theinnocent new owner of a puppy who is then told the dog will have to go into quarantine at their expense so please be very careful if you are thinking of buying apedigree puppy.

For advice or to report an issue contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on03454 040506; if you’re a business looking for animal health or welfare advice call uson 01305 224475.

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DCC Trading Standards“We do not deal with uninvited traders” is the message DCC Trading Standards Serviceis giving to cold calling traders with our new refreshed door stickers. Maybe you seea knock at the door from an uninvited trader as an inconvenience or annoyance; somepeople find it threatening having to say no to someone uninvited on their doorstep,especially if it’s high pressure selling for anything from a packet of dusters to buildingwork.

Uninvited doorstep traders will use all sorts of techniques to try to get you to say yes,that’s their job after all, and they are experts at it; you’ve heard the patter ‘We’re onlyin the area today’, ‘We’ve some material left from a job up the road’, ‘You’ll have toagree now to get this price’. Perhaps you’ve fallen for it in the past? Many Dorsetresidents have decided to say ‘No’ to uninvited doorstep traders by displaying one ofour bright doorcards and they have proved to be one of the most popular resourceswe produce.

Now refreshed and updated the ‘We do not deal with uninvited traders’ doorstickercomes in two parts - there is an outside sticker for your front door with a clearly visiblemessage to uninvited traders and there is an inside sticker to act as a reminder withphone numbers for who to call if you need advice, assistance, or to report a caller.

Recently it’s become a criminal offence for a trader not to leave your home when asked,or to return again another time. We and those we work with, Dorset Police and CouncilCommunity Safety teams, hope the newly refreshed stickers will help you to say ‘No’by deterring uninvited traders from knocking at your door. So why not pick up a pairof stickers at the WDDC reception or by sending a small letter sized stamped addressedenvelope to: No Uninvited Doorstep Traders, Trading Standards Service, CollitonAnnexe, Colliton Park, Dorchester, DT1 1XJ.

Your Safer Neighbourhood Team - Cycle Thefts4 bikes and lanterns have recently been stolen in the Dorchester policing area in oneweek. Much has been said regarding security, and it is really important to lock andsecure unattended bikes but it is just as important to be able to identify your bikeshould it ever get lost, stolen or mislaid. Would you be able to identify your bike ? Ormore importantly, can you describe your bike in a manner that will allow a police officerto recognise it ? Why not take a few minutes to take a photograph of your bike andkeep a detailed record, including make, model, colour, type e.g Mountain Bike, BMX,child’s, ladies etc. any damage, stickers and accessories.

Please contact the Dorset Police on 101, or your Safer Neighbourhood Team on theirmobile phone, if you have any information that can help identify those responsible forthese crimes, or can help recover any of the stolen property. You are also asked toreport all suspicious incidents as soon as practical.

Autumn is the perfect opportunity to remind you about the dangers you can face inyour home as the weather turns colder.

A working smoke alarm is one of the most important things you can own. It willprovide you with an early warnings of a fire, giving you time to escape. If you ownone, you’re half way there, just make sure you test it once a week and replace thebatteries when necessary.

We usually see an increase in chimney fires over the autumn period. Chimney fires arepreventable if the right precautions are taken. Having your chimney swept is vital. Thefunction of sweeping the flue/chimney is to remove the deposits that build up; bysweeping the flue/chimney it ensures that there is a clear and safe passage for the safeexit of combustion products, which are caused by the burning process. This lessens thechances of the chimney catching fire.

If you are putting the fire or the woodburner on, please consider a guard and how faraway combustible materials are, like clothes. Don’t forget to make sure all the embersare under control and put out properly when you go to bed !

As the evenings draw in, candles are also great to create an atmosphere and add someextra light – just don’t leave them unattended. Make sure you put them out beforeyou go to bed and you use an appropriate base for them, like a plate.

Cooking has been the cause of over 50% of accidental fires in the home that we haveattended over the last year (2012/13). When cooking, don’t be distracted and pleasedon’t leave anything unattended. If you have to leave the kitchen, think about turningoff the hob or using a timer – that way cooking won’t be forgotten about!

Finally, have you received a home safety check from Dorset Fire and Rescue Service ?We provide them free of charge and we will give you bespoke home safety advicedesigned around you and your home such as escape routes, cooking, electrics andmuch much more. An hour of your time could save your life and if it’s appropriate ourstaff will fit free smoke alarms too.

To sign up call 01305 252600 or check our website www.dorsetfire.gov.uk

We’ll be attending flu clinics across Dorset this autumn, where you can also sign upfor a FREE Home Safety Check.

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Piddle Valley Gardens Club

Plant Heritage Plant and Crafts Fair at Athelhampton HouseThe Dorset branch of Plant Heritage is holding an Autumn Fair on Sunday 14th

September from 10.30 am to 3 pm. More than 20 stalls of plants, crafts and localproduce will be gathered in the attractive grounds of Athelhampton House (DT2 7LG).Sunday lunches and light refreshments will be available from the Topiary Restaurant orvisitors can picnic. Entry £5, parking free. Plant Heritage is the world’s leading gardenplant conservation charity. For more information contact

[email protected]

Flower Show at Piddletrenthide Frst School

In a change to the usual arrangements this year the Piddle Valley Gardens Club heldtheir Flower Show in the hall of the Piddle Valley First School instead of in a marqueein a garden or field. Although the total number of entries was down a bit the qualityof the flowers, vegetables, home cooking and photography was as good as ever. Agood number of Gardens Club members were in attendance and were joined by manyvisitors. As usual with Garden Club events, the excellent cream teas were a greatsuccess. A big thanks to everyone who took part and and those who worked hardbehind the scenes, dealing with entries, shifting tables and catering. Thanks also tothe judges and to the Headteacher and Governors of the school.

© Ian Condon, Show Secretary

Monday 29thSeptember New tricks for old gardeners - Katherine Crouch (Memorial Hall)

Saturday 11th October Harvest Supper 7 pm for 7.30 pmTalk: The secret life of plants - Michael Jordan

Monday 27th October From grower to garden centre (Castle Gardens)

Ros Charlton, Secretary / 01300 348063

Clubs, Groups, Organisations ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Fiddlesticks - parent and toddler groupRun by Kathy Kelly, a fully qualified child care worker who has been working with families for 12 years, providing a nurturing and creative space to play. Fiddlesticks has its roots in celebrating the Seasons and Festivals of the year. Usingbaking , crafts , music and story telling, Fiddlesticks operates currently on a Thursdayfrom Piddlehinton Village Hall. First session free, then £8 (£6 concession) per session;payment by the term when settled in. If interested in a place for September call

Kathy Kelly / 07776141824

Dorchester Disabled ClubOur Autumn Jumble Sale is to be on held on Saturday 20th September at 2 pm in Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall; there will be clothes, bric-à-brac , toys, books, a raffleand teas. If you have any of the above to spare, please bring them to the MemorialHall on the morning of the sale between 10 am -12 noon or contact Eileen Cuff formore details. Grateful thanks to all those who have supported us in the past.

Eileen Cuff / 01300 348407

Piddle Valley Players

We would like to thank Heather Bland for her organisation, and the audiences for sup-porting this years raffle during our production of ‘Allo ‘Allo. It was wonderful to seeSally Dangerfield in her French peasant costume weaving in and out of the tables inour French restaurant selling tickets. Thank you Sally. We are donating £270.00 tobe divided equally between Ducks and Drakes Cancer Care Trust and The Piddletren-thide Memorial Hall .

The Piddle Valley Players would love to meet you ! Rehearsals start on Thursday the4th September at Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall at 7 pm for this years production,Sandy Wilson’s Musical ‘ Divorce me Darling’. Come and join us for the Winter andkeep warm with friendship, flipping hard work and very nice biscuits at coffee time !

We are looking for new players under 35 years old in particular for this show, so go ongive it a go ! Anyone wishing to join the Players, please do contact

Rachel Olley / 01300 [email protected]

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Piddle Valley Over 60sJean Curtis and Margaret Paul have made a patchwork quilt that they have kindlydonated to the Piddle Valley Over 60s to be raffled to raise money for the club. Ticketswill be available to all and can be bought from any committee member. The draw willbe made at the Coffee Morning on 4th October.

Our Secretary Bridget Rennison and Treasurer Hilary French received a cheque fromWaitrose for club funds as a result of partcipation in the monthly promotion thatWaitrose carry out for local community activities. Our thanks to Waitrose and all thosewho helped by voting for us with their tokens.

Our last outing of the season will be to the Chalice Well at Glastonbury with a stop onthe way back at Palmers near Yeovil for fish and chips, or you can visit the nearbygarden centre.

On 4th October we will have our Michaelmas Coffee Morning in the Memorial HallPiddletrenthide. This is open to all. At the end of the morning the draw will take placeto find the winner of the patchwork quilt that was made and kindly donated to us byMargaret Paul and Jean Curtis.

Hilary French / 01300 848501

The Twinning AssociationTwinned with Longueville, Normandy

Katherine, Magdalena and Olivia represented the Twinning at Piddlehinton Fete anddesigned a stall full of fun and interest ! Huge thanks to them - and if you would liketo know more about the Twinning and our visit to Normandy next year, please give usa call. Young families are especially welcome ! August was enlivened by two events– a great game of skittles, with supper, against Bradford Peverell Twinning at theHalsey Arms, Pulham and our always popular summer barbecue in John and Jane Pre-ston’s beautiful garden in Plush. Many thanks to our hosts and all who helped.

“Café de Paris” – Memorial Hall - Friday October 17th 7.30 pmWe shall be presenting a “French Café” Evening on October 17th when Dave Bowenand friends and Magdalena Atkinson will be transporting us to Belle Paris with music,

songs and an atmosphere of Montmartre at its liveliest ! Wine,bistro snacks and song ! See Peter Sheridan’s poster for moredetails. Tickets £8 from Piddletrenthide PO Stores and BucklandNewton Stores from mid-September, or sooner from DaveBowen on 01300 348255. Join us in Paris on an autumnevening – everyone is welcome !

Jo Thornton / 01300 348670

Coach House Unit 7 Enterprise Park, Dorchester, Dorset .DT2 7UA

Tel: ( 01305 ) 261777 or 848982 Email : [email protected] Fax : ( 01305 ) 251668

Les Watts Short Breaks & Holidays in 2014

2 Day All Sat & Sun LONDON THEATRE BREAKS £198.50 March 29th ~ June 21st ~ August 30th ~ October 18th ~ December 6th

One night Lunch Bed & Breakfast at the Double Tree By Hilton Hotel Heathrow + any show or play of your choice subject to availability

2 Day Sat 10th May MYSTERY WEEK-END £198.50 One night Dinner Bed & Breakfast to inc all travel and entrance fees great week-end

3 Day Sat 28th June TIMES OF THE PAST £265.50 Two night Dinner Bed & Breakfast at The Hilton Hotel Bromsgrove lots to see and do

2 Day Sat 13th July HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW £198.50 One night Dinner Bed & Breakfast + Entrance to Kew gardens Day I Flower Show Day 2

5 Day Mon 4th Aug WESTON SUPER MARE £289.50 Four nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast Sea Front Anchor Hotel + excursions

5 Day Mon 18th Aug EASTBOURNE £289.50 Four nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast at the sea front Queens Hotel + excursions

3 Day Fri 26th Sept NORTH DEVON DELIGHTS £265.50 Two night Dinner Bed & Breakfast at the Imperial Hotel Ilfracombe + excursions

5 Day Mon 27th Oct BLACKPOOL & THE DALES £289.50 Four nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast Sea Front Queens Hotel Blackpool + excursions

5 Day Mon 10th Nov TENBY Turkey &Tinsel £289.50 Four nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast at the Sea Front Clarence Hotel Tenby + excursions

5 Day Mon 24th Nov BOGNOR REGIS Turkey & Tinsel £289.50 Four nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast at the sea front Royal Norfolk Hotel Bognor + excursions

5 Day Mon 23rd Dec CHRISTMAS in TORQUAY £455.50 Four nights Full Board in Torquay + excursions

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Democratic “half-hour”A nominal 30 minutes is set aside at the start of each Parish Council meeting, formembers of the public to raise any issues about which they have concerns, ask questions of the Council or make comments. When the Chair considers that thosematters have been adequately dealt with, the meeting moves into its formal element.From that point on, members of the public are welcome to remain and listen to proceedings, but they may not speak on any issue. However, if the Chair considers thata person in the audience would be able to provide the Council with any informationor answers to questions which would aid the Council in their deliberations, that personmay be invited to speak briefly on the matter.

Piddlehinton Parish CouncillorThere is still a further vacancy for a co-opted Parish Councillor. If you are interested,please contact the Chairman – John Cox, on 01300 348454.

Fly TippingThere has been a sudden increase in the amount of fly tipping being experienced inthe Valley. Some has been at Enterprise Park, but also in Egypt and White Lackington.It is a criminal offence to tip rubbish. If anyone sees or hears anything which mightlead to apprehension of the culprits, please contact either the Police on 101, or theEnvironment Agency or the Local Council.

BonfiresWe have been asked by the Fire Service to request that anyone lighting a bonfire shouldcontact them on 01305 753166 beforehand, so the Fire Service is forewarned. Thismeans that if there is subsequently a report of a possible fire in the vicinity, they cancheck with the householder first before turning out the retained Firefighters. This willsave considerable costs and also mean that the appliance will not be tied up unnecessarily when it might be required at a serious fire elsewhere.

Enterprise Park Transit Camp siteThe site is now in operation and has already been put to use. If residents in the Valleyexperience problems which they believe may be associated with the operation of thissite, please ensure your local Parish Councillor, and if necessary the Police, are informedso that it can be investigated and appropriate records can be kept. If there are genuineproblems arising from the use of the site, these records will be of great help in makinga case to the County Council that the temporary planning consent is not renewed inthree years time.

Cerne Sheep GroupMonday 1st September, 6.30 pm - visit to Craig’s Farm Dairy, Osmington near Weymouth DT3 6EX (off A353 almost opposite Church Lane);later at Springhead, Sutton Poyntz DT3 6LW, a dog-friendly real-ale pub.

Monday, 6th October, 7 pm - visit to RNLI Lifeboat Station, Poole Quay, then adjournto their bar.

Wednesday, 15th October, 7.30pm - DWT meeting “Badgers and TB”, Digby MemorialHall, Digby Road, Sherborne. Small donation.

Letters ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Dear Editor Twinning Association

Grand merci, de nous avoir envoyé les livres locaux de votre vallée, que nous avons distribués a nos amis du jumelage. Nous avons remarqué que les danseurs Longuevillaisy sont a l'honneur en première page et que le jumelage est évoqué ensuite.Mercie encore, pour cet envoi qui nous a fait grand plaisir. De grosses bises et nossincères amitiés a tous les amis angais.

Nicole et Claude

A big thank you for sending the local magazines of your valley, which we have distributed among our twinning friends. We note that the Longuevillais dancers hadthe honour of being on the front page and that the twinning event is recalled inside.Thanks again for sending this which has given us great pleasure. Big kisses and sincerefriendly greetings to all our English friends.

Piddle Valley Parish Council ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Meetings The Piddle Valley Parish Council meets in Piddletrenthide MemorialHall, normally on the last Tuesday of the month, at 7.30pm. Meetings start with a“Democratic half-hour”, during which any local resident may personally raise direct tothe Council any matter that affects the Valley community. So, if you have somethingimportant to say, please either contact your local Parish Councillor or raise it duringthe start of the next meeting.

Next meetings 30th September 28th October

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WD/D/14/001711 Bourne Park, Piddelhinton. Change of Use of Offices to 9 Residential units. (Withdrawn 01/08/14)

WD/D/14/001791 Unit 37, Enterprise Park, Replace existing containers with 3 machinery stores

Note

By the time applications have been published here, the opportunity to makerepresentations has generally passed. Planning applications are however also listed onwww.piddlevalley.info as soon as I hear about them, and therefore may still be open ifyou wish to comment to the Planning Authority.

Andy Howard / 01300 348406

Piddle Valley First School ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Artsreach at Piddle Valley School

The Piddle Valley School has been buzzing with Artsreach summer workshops recently.On Friday 25th July 14 children spent the day making a fantastic stop motion film withthe help of Claire of Small World Animations. Raiders of the Ridgeway was the themeand a variety of fantastically bearded Vikings and a range of interesting animals werecreated. There was even a Viking penguin ! The children shared their ideas and madeup a plot which saw their characters travelling in long boats to the Viking World Cup!

On Monday 28th July Treehouse Theatre returned to the Valley for an afternoon of Pirates and Princesses, songs and stories . The children had come prepared, parrots on shoulders, crowns on heads, gorgeous dresses, eye patches, cutlasses at the ready...Their ideas were crafted into a story by Ben of Treehouse Theatre. The Pocket WatchPirates took to sea in the school's own ship and dug for treasure on a tropical island.

On Friday 29th August the last workshop of the summer will be a fun, energetic, contemporary African dance workshop based on songs from the Lion King. It is fullybooked but do keep an eye out for next year's events.

And remember to book early .....

Katherine, Felicia and Olivia

New Waste Collection Arrangements

General Waste & Food – Friday 12th + 26th September, 10th + 24th October.

Recycling & Food – Friday 5th + 19th September, 3rd , 17th + 31st October

Containers should be put out by 7.30 am on Friday; try not to put your wheelie-binsout before Thursday evening and take them in again as soon as possible after collectionon Friday.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Approved

WD/D/14/000949 26 Paynes Close, Piddlehinton. Demolish conservatory and erect single storey rear extension

WD/D/14/000005 Little Platt, Plush – Demolish and replacement of existing house to more closely reflect the needs of applicant.

WD/D/14/001012 Trentfield, Church Lane, Piddletrenthide. Construct Garage and Store.

WD/D/14/001041 Mill Bank Cottage, White Lackington. Erect 2 storey extensionand make internal changes.

Refused None

Pending

WD/D/14/001337 Nettle Cottage, Egypt, Piddletrenthide. Proposed two storeyextension, change of use of garden, additional vehicle access

WD/D/14/001466 Land opposite Lower Farm, Plush. Erection of 4 pairs semi-detached low cost houses, 1 detached dwelling with Tea Room, associated parking for walkers and public Green Space(outline application).

WD/D/14/000924 Videne, Smiths Lane, Piddletrenthide. Erect Agricultural worker dwelling.

WD/D/14/001502 3 Church Lane, Piddletrenthide. Lay hard standing to frontage.

WD/D/14/001676 Brownsville, Piddletrenthide. Erect single storey link and twostorey extension (renewal of previous consent).

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Tickets: £8 to include a ploughman's supper BAR / RAFFLE

Funds for 'Akamba Aid' clinic in Kenya and Piddlehinton Speed Indicator Contact Honor Brown - 01300 348252 !

Farewell and Welcome

At the end of the summer term, all connected with Piddle Valley CE VA First School(Piddle Valley) bid a very fond farewell to our Headteacher, Tracy Jones. Tracy joinedus in September 2011 and continued the progress that our school had already beenmaking. When she joined us, Tracy and her family were living in Wareham but, forgood family reasons, they moved to Swanage at the beginning of this year. The dailyjourney to the Piddle Valley from Swanage and then home again at the end of a longday is not an enviable one and so it was inevitable that, when an opportunity arose towork closer to home, Tracy would take it. That opportunity did arise at St Mark’sPrimary School, Swanage and, while sad for ourselves, we are delighted for Tracy andfor her family who may now have a chance of seeing something more of her in thefuture than they have been used to in the last three years !

Because of the timing of Tracy’s resignation as soon as she was offered her new job atthe end of April, it was not possible to advertise for and appoint another Headteacherin time for this autumn. The governors are, however, delighted that we have beenable to second Jayne Brown from Broadmayne First School to be our actingHeadteacher for one year with effect from the 1st September.

Broadmayne is a similar school to ours (though about half as big again) and a memberof the Dorchester Area Schools Partnership (DASP), as is Piddle Valley. That we havebeen able to make this appointment so easily is an example of the benefits of DASPand of local schools working together collaboratively for the benefit of all our children.During the coming year, we will be able to take stock in the fast moving world that iseducation today with a view to making a more permanent appointment with effectfrom the 1st September 2015.

Jayne is an enthusiastic, committed and experienced primary school deputyheadteacher with over 23 years’ experience in teaching. Having graduated from ExeterUniversity (BA (Hons) Art and Design), Jayne began her teaching career at Damers FirstSchool in Dorchester, also a member of DASP. In 1999, she moved to Southill PrimarySchool in Weymouth where she rose to become acting deputy headteacher. Whilethere she also broadened her experience, in particular in the field of Special EducationalNeeds (SEN). Two years ago, she moved to be deputy headteacher at Broadmayne FirstSchool, Key Stage 1 co-ordinator, deputy designated person – safeguarding, healthand safety co-ordinator, RE co-ordinator, and PE co-ordinator - as well as a class teacher!

We are all looking forward to Piddle Valley continuing its progress under Jayne’sleadership when the new academic year begins in September.

Tony MondsChair of Governors

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The Great War ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Piddle Valley Piddle Valley Losses in the Great War

As the Valley suffered no losses in September and October1914, the editor and I felt that this issue of News & Views couldexplain how an infantry regiment, such as the DorsetshireRegiment, was organised. It’s not too complicated !

An infantry regiment did not fight as such; its fighting units were its Battalions and in1914 a Battalion numbered about 1,000 men of all ranks commanded by a Lieutenant-Colonel. There was no limit to the number of Battalions a regiment could raise.

The Battalion was divided into four companies which were lettered A, B, C and D;there was also a small HQ Company. Companies were in four Platoons and these werenumbered, thus, A Company has Platoons 1, 2, 3 and 4, B Company 5, 6, 7 and 8 andso on. Platoons were made up of four Sections, which were the smallest unit within aBattalion.

How did the Battalion fit into higher formations ? Four Battallions, not necessarily fromthe same Regiment, comprised a Brigade. Above the Brigade came the Division which,in addition to three infantry Brigades (12,000 men) included artillery (3,000 men),engineers, medical and veterinary units, cavalry elements and supply units. A Divisionnumbered between 18,000 and 20,000 men together with about 5,600 horses andmotor transport. It was, in effect, a small town with all the domestic needs of a town.On the march a Division stretched 15 miles.

When a Battalion went into the front line it would leave behind about 200 men. Theseacted as carrying parties to take ammunition, water, food and stores up to the trencheseach night. The men ‘left out of battle’ also acted as stretcher bearers if casualtieswere heavy and should a Battalion suffer badly in battle, they formed a nucleus aroundwhich a new Battalion would be built.

The Dorsetshire Regiment had six fighting Battalions in the War. The 1st and 2ndBattalions were the pre-war Regular Battalions. The 4th Battalion was originally theTerritorial Battalion. (Territorials were, before the war, civilians who trained part-timeto form a home defence force.) When war was declared, the Territorials were mobilisedand volunteered for overseas service. The 4th Dorsets expanded into two Battalions -1/4th and 2/4th. Two further Battalions - the 5th and 6th - were raised for the durationof the War and were known as Service Battalions or Kitchenener Battalions, namedafter Lord Kitchener, the Secretary of State for War. It was in the 5th and 6th Battalionsthat many men from the Valley served. Finally, the Dorsets had various HomeService and Reserve Battalions which did not serve overseas but were intended forhome defence and training.

Bin Roy / 01300 348227

Event at All Saints ChurchPiddletrenthide

Friday 10th October 2014, 7.30pm

AmaltheaFlute and Harp Fantasia

The Artsreach programme in Piddletrenthide begins

this Autumn with a versatile flute and harp duo

presenting lively and beautiful music from different continents, cultures, as well as centuries! They will perform well known

Baroque works by Bach and Vivaldi, combined with the Impressionist pieces by Ravel and

Debussy, together with the energy and Latin passion of

Piazolla.

Tickets £8 U18s £6 tel (01300) 348247 or from the Post Office

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Thanks must also go to the ever reliable Elizabeth Sweetnam for her polished and neverfailing accompaniment of the young singers. Meanwhile hiding beneath the pulpitand a pillar was young ‘Brad the Electronic Wizard’ who was doing magic with items Iwill never understand. We evidently had to pay an enormous sum of money to thePV Players in transfer fees so Brad could play for us for one night (my accountant adviseszero euros).

At half time we were served the most wonderful canapes home cooked by an army ofvery clever ladies which kept on coming until we had to retire to the bar where asommelier called Brian B opened bottles of wine to wash the canapes down !

The serious thanks must go to Sue Beckingham and Janet Keen as without theirconstant work and organisation, these concerts would not get off the ground. Theyin turn tell me that without dozens of volunteers in the Valley, they couldn’t cope.Thanks to all for a wonderful evening generously given by children from 7 years old toVSOPs (very special older people). Roll-on the next concert and will someone pleasestop Janet and Sue from leaving the Valley for ever !

We must use our Valley Churches more often for social gatherings. The ancientbuildings deserve to be useful and Tony Monds might be able to eventually put betterfaciities and heating into them.

Colin Davies

Sport ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Piddlehinton Short Mat Bowls ClubWe are urgently in need of new members. We meet at 7.30 pm. on a Thursday eveningin the village hall. Unfortunately due to our small number, when certain members areaway or ill, we are unable to set up the mat and therefore are unable to meet. Such isthe situation in September , so we will not be able start back until 16th October, whenwe look forward to seeing some new and old faces. Please contact for furtherinformation Sheila Hornyak 0l300 348264

Plush Cricket ClubPlush CC won the Division 3 title in the Dorchester Evening League in 2013 so will beplaying in division 2 in 2014 and were runners-up in the Sunday 'Three Counties'League. Note dates for your diary at Plush Cricket Ground

Sat 13th September Ducks + Drakes Charity Game 12 noon

Sun 14th September Gaggle of Geese Game 2 pm

Sun 21st September Fox Inn, Corscombe Game

Graeme Stephens / 07899 663773

Review ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Hudson & Friends Summer Concert

“Local performers create a professional event” - six totally different local peopleentertained a full church for 21/2 hours with music from classical to jazz.

John Hudson is a professional Opera singer so good he needs no instrument excepthis golden Tenor voice. With his northern humour and choice of popular well knownarias, he held the audience spell-bound to end the concert and an emotional duet from“La Boheme” with the help of Camilla Foster-Mitchell finished the evening in real style.

Magdalena Atkinson has given many local recitals over the last few years and is a greatsupporter of these concerts. This time not only was her rich voice beautiful whilst softand husky in the parts that she sang, but also when she accompanied herself with ararely heard instrument, called a Dulcifer. The effect was magical. Camilla Foster-Mitchell, whose family were from our area came down expecially from London whereshe is a music teacher. She appeared at the altar steps in a stunning cream long dress,perfect for an opera singer. Her voice is equally stunning with a clarity and tonemesmerising and rich. Thank you for the treat of the famous song of the moon byDvorjak.

The surprise of the night had to be the appearance of our local ‘medic’ Jon Chamberswho left his white coat and mask at work and turned into an expert clarinet playergiving us a very accurate and intense version of the 2nd movement of Mozart’s ClarinetConcerto. One of the world’s most romantic and beautiful 12 minutes of music.Without hesitation or fuss he picked up a glorious saxophone and played a well knownjazz piece imaculately.

Simon Grainger changed the whole musical scene by demonstrating that a modernelectronic keyboard can one minute sound like a harpsicord to play Haydn from 200years ago, then immediately turn to the 1920s to play Scott Joplin’s jazz rag. What aremarkable talent in 10 fingers !

The sixth ‘contributor’ to this marvellous concert was so remarkable and in openingthe evening first created the atmosphere for all the others to follow. Some twenty oddpairs of little feet of the young boys and girls of the Piddle Valley C of E First Schoolremarkably gave us their current version of ‘Wind in the Willows’ sung with clarity andaccuracy to original music. With great confidence they walked down the central aisleof the Church still singing whilst walking and dancing with great expressiveness.Congratulations to the teachers who coached them and for their enthusiasm whichwas contagious.

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Casterbridge Indoor BowlsCome and join us for friendly, informal, weekly sessions of full length, indoor bowls. We meetevery Monday morning at 10 am for two hours in the Piddlehinton Gym on Enterprise Park. Allare welcome to join whether experienced or novice; bowls are available to try and see if you cancope with the fun and gentle competition. If you would like to join for an introductory go, pleasering or come along on Monday morning.

Mike / 01300 348610, Gordon / 01300 348902, Chris / 01300 348278

Piddle Valley Tennis ClubWelcoming new and old members for only - Family £28 per year

Single Adult £17 per year

Single Junior £10 per year

Visit - http://piddlevalleytennis.googlepages.com/ or call 01300 348277

Jonathan Bond, Secretary

SHORT MAT Thursdays Piddlehinton Village Hall 7.30 – 9.30 pm

BOWLS Contact Sheila Hornyak / 01300 34826

TABLE TENNIS Tuesdays Piddlehinton Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00 pm

Contact Beryl Ellis / 01305 267394

CRICKET CLUB Contact Graeme Stephens / 07899 663773

BADMINTON Tuesdays Piddlehinton Gym 2 – 4 pm

Contact Hilary French / 01300 848501

TENNIS Visit www.piddlevalleytennis.googlepages.com

Contact 01300 349277

YOGA Tuesdays Piddlehinton Village Hall 10 - 11.15 am

Contact Jane Evans / 01305 259754

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At Cerne Abbas Surgery we are committed to providing patient centred medical care to all our patients. I am happy to help with any queries orcomments you may have about the care and services you receive. Pleasecontact me through reception on 01300 341666.

Lynne Dolder, Practice Manager

Booking Appointments and Ordering Repeat Medication online via our WebsitePatient Access is now available on our website to enable patients to book an appointment to see a doctor and to order repeat medication. If you already ordermedication on-line we will have provided you with a log in and password to access thisnew system. If you do not already use the website to order medication and wouldlike to use this service please request a log in and password from reception. You willneed to bring with you photographic evidence of identity such as a current passportor driving licence. Our website address is www.cerneabbassurgery.co.uk

‘Flu’ Clinic DatesWe recommend you have a’flu’ vaccination if you are aged 65 or over and/or arein a clinical risk group e.g. diabetes, COPD, heart disease or are pregnant.We will be holding OPEN CLINICS at the Surgery on the following days:

Tuesday 7th October 2.00 -3.30 pmTuesday 14th October 2.00 -3.30 pmThursday 30th October 4.00 – 5:30pmSaturday 8th November 9.30 -10.30am

There will also be OPEN CLINICS at Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall; Wednesday15th October 10.30 - 11.00amBuckland Newton Village Hall Friday 24th October 11:30 – 12noon-Wightman’s Orchard Wednesday 5th November 10.30 - 11.00am

Just choose a clinic to suit you and turn up -NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

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Pulse Check ScreeningThis year we will be offering a pulse check to all patients over the age of 65 whoattend for a flu vaccination.This is to help us identify patients with a conditioncalled Atrial Fibrillation (AF). It is important to do this as AF is a major cause ofStroke. If an irregular pulse is detected, then the person will be offered an ap-pointment in an ECG clinic within a few days that will then be assessed by a GP.We would encourage all our eligible patients to accept this offer of screeningPlease allow extra time for a pulse check to be carried out.

Routine immunisation of fit adults is NOT recommended. A nasal spray flu vaccinewill be offered to all children who on the 1st September 2014 are two, three orfour years of age.

Welcomes & FarewellWe offer a warm welcome to Steve on Reception and Jo in Dispensary.We recently said goodbye to Pene Kennedy, our Specialist Diabetes Nurse. Pene will be greatly missed by as all. Hannah Murphy will be moving to a new role asINT Diabetes Nurse & Public Health Lead. Jill Lancey will be leaving the Integrated Nursing Team to work for Joseph Weld Hospice as a Community Palliative Care Nurse. We wish her every success in her new role.

Are you 40-74 years old? Find out about your FREE NHS Health Check NHS Health Checks are being offered to people aged between 40-74 years, whodo not have a pre-existing health condition, once every five years. The NHSHealth Check Programme assesses your risk of developing health problems suchas Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes and Kidney Disease. If there are any warningsigns then together we can do something about it, to improve your health and pre-vent the onset of these conditions. The check takes 30 minutes and is based onstraightforward questions and measurements, including family history, height,weight and blood pressure. There will also be a simple blood test to measure yourcholesterol level. After you check you will be provided with a personalised actionplan on how to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.

If you interested in arranging an appointment please call the surgery on 01300 341666.

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News from Puddletown Surgery September issue 2014

Once again I am writing to keep you up to date with events at PuddletownSurgery and impart important health messages. If there are any other matters you would like us to address, please let us know by ringing to speakto Carol Taylor, Practice Manager, on 01305 848333 or e-mailing [email protected].

Flu Vaccination Clinics - Saturdays 11 and 18 October between 8.30 and 12If you are aged over 65, pregnant, are a Carer or suffer from an illness such asasthma, diabetes or coronary heart disease, you are strongly advised to have aflu vaccination - and a Pneumococcal vaccine if you haven’t had one of these before. Following NHS England guidelines, flu vaccinations are offered only tothose who are over 65 years of age, are pregnant , Carers or who suffer fromchronic disease. Our flu vaccination clinics will be held on Saturday mornings on11th and 18th October. If you fall into any of these categories, please telephonethe surgery to make an appointment for a Flu Vaccination at one of these clinics.

ShinglesThe new shingles immunisation programme is continuing this year comprising asingle injection to last a lifetime, offered, along with the flu vaccination, to patientswho are aged 70, 78 or 79 on 1st September 2014 (but not aged 71 – 77!!).Please telephone the surgery to make an appointment for this.

Patient Reference GroupDuring the coming months we will be asking patients if they would be willing tobecome members of a Patient Reference Group. Members of the group wouldbe contacted only a couple times a year to ask their opinion on improvementsand changes at the surgery. Contact is likely to be by email, but if you don’t haveemail we can use the phone or snail mail! If you feel you’d like to be a memberof our Reference Group, or would simply like to know more, please email me [email protected] or phone 01305 848333 and leave your name. Thank you

Surgery and Dispensary Opening TimesMonday to Friday 8.30 – 6.30 and Saturday 8.30 – 11.00

Carol Taylor, Practice Manager

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