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THE BRIDGE
THE MAGAZINE FOR THE COMMUNITIES OF
STURMINSTER MARSHALL
KINGSTON LACY & SHAPWICK
April 2015
You can read The Bridge on line at
www.angelfire.com/nb/the-bridge-parishes
Doctors David Craigmyle, Anne Elder and Kate Evans
Main surgery located at:
Knobcrook Road
WIMBORNE
BH21 1NL
Walford Mill Medical Centre is a long established Wimborne practice and our aim
is to provide a high standard of service for our patients, based on traditional
values of family medicine. Our main surgery is situated in a picturesque part of
Wimborne adjacent to Walford Mill and the River Allen. There is an adjoining
pharmacy and ample car parking at the Medical Centre and in the adjacent
Walford Mill Craft Centre public car park.
Branch surgery located at:
The Memorial Hall
Churchill Close
STURMINSTER MARSHALL
For the convenience of our patients living in Sturminster Marshall and the
surrounding area we offer some satellite services in the Memorial Hall:
Thursday Mornings 9.00am to 10.45am
Pre-booked GP appointments with Dr Kate Evans and pre-booked appointments
with our Nursing Assistant for blood tests.
Also
Every THIRD Wednesday of each month 10.00 am to 10.30am
A Child Health Clinic with the Health Visitor and Nursery Nurse as part of the
“Stay and Play” session.
For more information about our services please visit our website:
www.wimbornegp.co.uk
For all appointments and all other enquiries (including new registrations) please
contact the main surgery:
01202 886999
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THE BRIDGE MAGAZINE
Bridge Publications is an agency of the benefice which includes the parishes of
Sturminster Marshall, Shapwick and Kingston Lacy. It is financially independent of
the sponsoring parishes: its revenue comes from advertising fees and fund raising
activities. The Chairman is Julian Owen, the Editor is Tony Cross and the
Advertising Manager is Liz York.
Articles:
Contributions are welcome from all sectors of the community served by the
parishes. Please email your article, which should be prepared on A5 (NOT A4 OR
Letter PLEASE) size pages, in MS Word (.doc) or Works (.wps), or it can
be a jpg file or pdf file, to the Editor at crosst@tiscali.co.uk. You will receive
a reply. If you do not receive a reply, please make enquiries. If you have no email
then please put your copy on a floppy disk or CD and send it to Court House,
Cowgrove, BH21 4EL, making it clear on the envelope that this is for the Editor of
The Bridge.
The deadline for articles for the next issue is the 15th of the month so that
the finished magazine can be sent to the printers on the 18 th.
Advertisements:
If you would like to place a commercial advertisement then please submit it by email
to bridgeadvertising@the-bridge-parishes.org. Hard copy or disk may be
sent to Liz York, 7 Parkelea, Sturminster Marshall, BH21 4DG (marking the envelope
Bridge Advertising). Please do not send any advertisements to the Editor.
We will then be in touch. Please call 01258 857528 if you do not get an
acknowledgement, and ask for Liz. This is the contact number for all advertising
enquiries.
The deadline for adverts to Liz for the next issue is the 12th of the month.
Inserts:
Your loose leaf inserts or flyers can also be delivered with The Bridge for a charge
of £30. Please provide 1040 copies of your leaflet, folded to A5 size, if larger, to our
Distribution Manager, Julian Owen. Julian’s telephone number is 01202 842367.
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If you follow up any advertisement could you please
mention that you saw it in The Bridge.
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The Bridge is printed by CMP UK, www.cmp-uk.com, tel: 01202 739993.
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From the Vicarage
For God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and
God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.
I Corinthians 1: 25
St Paul was only too well aware of the apparent
foolishness of Christian claims with regard to the
uniqueness of God revealed in the life and death of
Jesus Christ.
If God exists how can the entire majesty, awe and
creative power of the Godhead be contained in one
human being?
How can Christianity claim that the true purpose of
God is revealed in a public execution and then in a
miracle (the resurrection) that was also claimed by
many contemporary religions?
A religion built on such foolishness and weakness is an
unlikely vehicle for God’s purpose.
Such claims give agnostics and critics (Richard
Dawkins, Stephen Fry et al) a field day. For a logical
mind grounded in a mechanistic world view ideas of a reality outside the measurable, the
verifiable is preposterous and almost akin to belief in the Spaghetti Monster. And yet...
And yet...
Resurrection Eric Gill 1917
Christian faith continues to thrive. Yes it does attract the deluded (6 day creationists)
and the downright dangerous (bomb planting anti-abortionists) but it also attracts some
of the finest minds (Archbishop Williams) and self-giving men and women of transparent
holiness who have helped transform our world (Archbishop Tutu). Such lives inspire
and attract and help to ground the ‘foolishness’ of faith in our contemporary world.
For people such as these and for the millions of other good decent people of faith
Christianity gives a world view that calls us to challenge many of the preconceptions and
values of contemporary society: selfishness, a fear of change, greed, power and glory as
ends in themselves. In their place Christianity challenges people to live lives for others,
to be connected to them, to think of their needs alongside ours, to embrace change, to
believe that the measurable and the verifiable are not, of themselves, all that matters.
To transform the world, in Christian terms to ‘build the Kingdom of God’ requires not
physical power, prestige and proof but rather the rule of love; that we should ‘love our
neighbours as ourselves’. And then we would truly see a world where:
‘Justice rolls down like a river and righteousness like an ever flowing stream.’
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Amos 5: 24
From the registers:
Funeral Office
Raymond Kerley
Colin Cope
Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord
Always available on request:
 Sacramental penance
 Communion to the housebound
 Laying on of hands and anointing the sick
 The prayers of the church
 Pastoral visits at home or in hospital
Contact: Revd Joe Edwards
Phone: 01258 857620
Mobile: 07809617056
Email: joe@bridgeparishes.co.uk
Dorset Cream Teas
This very successful franchise run by
the Mackrell Charity in Sturminster
Marshall offers fund raising
opportunities to other charitable
organisations. Anyone who wishes to
raise funds for a worthy cause can take
up this franchise for a weekend.
The Teashop operates from the Old School (opposite the church) at
weekends, and runs from Easter to the end of September.
The weekends of 23/24/25 May and 22/23 August are still available.
If interested, please contact Sue Mathews on 01258 858 607
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St Mary’s Church, Sturminster Marshall
100 Club Lottery
The March 2015 winners were:
No. 24 £50
No. 05 £30
No. 164 £20
Kim and Ruth Shepherd
Mark and Charlotte Springett
Mike Stickley
Congratulations to all the winners!
Thank you to everyone for your continuing support.
Welcome to the two new members who joined last month.
Why not join too? It only costs £2 a month!
Good Luck to everyone!
If you would like to join please contact:
Liz Jones, 49 Railway Drive, Sturminster Marshall, BH21 4DQ. 01258 857076,
Ernie Turner, 14 Kings Street, Sturminster Marshall BH21 4BN. 01258 857018,
Joanna Edwards, The Vicarage, Sturminster Marshall, BH21 4BT. 01258 857620.
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EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN THE BRIDGE PARISHES
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Wed 1
Mon 9th
Tues 10th
Wed 11th
Thurs 12th
Mon 16th
Tues 17th
Wed 18th
Thurs 19th
Mon 23rd
Wed 25th
Thurs 26th
Mon 30th
APRIL
Senior Lunch, noon
Computer Class, 9.45am
Art Class, 1pm
Coffee Morning, 9.45-11.30am
Family History Group, 10.30am
Computer Class, 9.45am-noon
Computer Class, 9.45am
Art Class, 1pm
Coffee Morning, 9.45-11.30am
Computer Class, 9.45am
Science Café, 7.30pm
Computer Class, 9.45am
Coffee Morning, 9.45-11.30am
Family History Group, 10.30am
Teapot Club
Computer Class, 9.45am
Computer Class 9.45am
Old School, Stur.
Old School, Stur.
Old School, Stur.
Old School, Stur.
Old School, Stur.
Old School, Stur.
Old School, Stur.
Old School, Stur.
Old School, Stur.
Old School, Stur.
Old School, Stur.
Old School, Stur.
Old School, Stur
Old School, Stur
Pamphill Parish
Hall
Old School, Stur.
Old School, Stur.
Family Information Service
Helping families in the local community
Dorset County Council’s Family Information Service offers FREE support to parents and
carers of children aged 0-19 (or up to 25 for young people with a disability) through its
online directory and over the phone. Families can access a wide range of information,
including details of nearby children’s activities, local childcare and parent support groups
in their area.
The directory also lists clubs and activities for teenagers, as well as places where young
people can go for help and guidance if they are going through a difficult time.
The Family Information Service can also support struggling families by pointing them
towards help with childcare costs and other local services such as Children’s Centres,
the Citizen's Advice Bureau and family learning.
There’s even a handy e-newsletter, packed with useful information, tips and news, which
is emailed every month. To subscribe visit www.dorsetforyou.com/parent-newsletter.
For families who may be struggling to find the service or information they need, there’s
one to one advice to help you access a range of support through our Family Information
Outreach service. This includes advice on finding and paying for childcare. They are also
available to attend local groups and events in your community, subject to availability.
To contact the Family Information Service:
T: 01305 221066 E: familyinfo@dorsetcc.gov.uk W: www.dorsetforyou.com/fis
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TIVOLI Theatre
BOX OFFICE & ENQUIRIES 01202 885566
www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk
APRIL FILMS Tickets can be purchased in advance.
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Boyhood (15)
7.30pm.
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Fifty Shades of Grey (18)
7.30pm,
8th
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Shaun The Sheep Movie (U)
7.30pm,
7th, 9th
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Behind The Beautiful Forevers (Encore) 7.00pm. tickets £13, concs £11
A National theatre recorded screening.
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13 , 14 , 16 , 20th The second best exotic marigold hotel (PG)
7.30pm,
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Far from The Madding Crowd (U)
7.30pm,
28th
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28th
Whiplash (15)
7.30pm.
APRIL SHOWS
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Claire Martin & Ray Gelato
9th
Andy Parsons
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The Fortunes – “Past & Present”
11th
The Story of Guitar Heroes
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Kathryn Roberts $ Sean Lakeman
17th
Jimmy Webb
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The Billy Joel Songbook
performed by Elio Pace & his Band.
21st
Renaissance
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22 , 23 Grumpy old Women (over 16s only)
24th
Albert Hammond – songbook Tour 2015
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Ben Waters & his Band
29th
Kyle Eastwood
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Vienna Festival Ballet
35th Anniversay Gala
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7.30pm, tickets £18.50
8pm, tickets £15.
7.30pm, tickets £16.50.
7.30pm, tickets £16.50.
7.30pm, tickets £14.50.
7.30pm, tickets £22.50.
7.30pm, tickets £18.50.
7.30pm, tickets £20.
8pm, tickets £22.50.
7.30pm, tickets £18.
7.30pm, tickets £16.
7.30pm, tickets £19.
7.30pm, tickets £17.50
<16s £14.50.
Watch out for more great films and acts coming next month.
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Louise
Unisex hair stylist @ 53 Churchill Close
Please call 07731426097 for appointments on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only.
Special rate for senior citizens
Wedding and special occasion hair.
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LADIES
If you’re handy with a needle, be it knitting or to sew,
If your standard’s very high or even very low,
PLEASE come along and join us, we’re a very friendly crowd,
You can learn to do some crafty things of which you’d be so proud.
MONDAY at the Memorial Hall we’ll see you there at 2,
£1.50 with refreshments, there’s nothing nicer you could do.
For more information please ring Anne Weller - 01258 857046
Completely K9
Professional dog groomer with 20+ years experience
Hand-stripping, Scissor Styling, Clipping.
All breeds done to a HIGH STANDARD
De-flea ~ Glands ~ Bathing ~ Nail Trim ~ Ear Cleaning.
A personal caring service
For more information or to book your appointment
Please call Tracy on 01202 886844 / 07814 472383
ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETINGS
This year’s Annual Parochial Church Meetings will be held on Thursday 23rd April
at 7.30 pm in the Old School.
Two Churchwardens have to be elected each year at the Annual Meeting of
Parishioners.
At the Annual Church Meeting there will be elections for those wishing to serve
on the Parochial Church Council.
If you wish to find out more about what is involved please speak to Revd. Joe, a
Churchwarden or a member of the PCC.
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We are a skilled, qualified and fully insured team priding
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Call or email for a free quote 07871 318916
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PAMPHILL CE VC FIRST SCHOOL
Pamphill Green
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 4EE
Dorset Education Partnership
Class3 visit to the Ancient Technology Centre
By Harley Forward and Theo Martin
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On Thursday 12 March 2015, Class 3 went on a trip to Cranborne Ancient
Technology Centre for an Anglo Saxons day. We hired two minibuses. Mrs
Langdown had the year 4s and Mr. Woodward had the year 3s. Mrs Langdown
had the music blasting out the speakers, it was really fun.
When we got there we had a quick toilet break and it was a quick walk to the
main centre park. On the way we saw some hazelnuts beginning to bloom.
When we got to the main centre we met our teachers, Hannah and Mark.
Then we went into the Viking long house and sat down on animal skin like:
foxes, wild boar, wolf and sheep. Then Hannah showed us how to make birch
bark soup and onion skin soup and she wrapped some sheep wool in material.
What she was really doing was dying the material.
After that, we were taken outside and sorted into 3 groups of 10 and then
we started our activities. First Mark showed all the groups the safety of the
wood cutting and he also showed us how to do it.
One of the activities was fire making. This was led by Mark. First he asked
us how we think the Anglo Saxons made fire. Most of us thought that you
just rub sticks together and cause friction to make heat. The first way he
showed us to make fire was by scraping flint and steel to make sparks to
catch fire to dried grass (straw). The second way to make fire was to have a
piece of wood with round holes the same shape as the end of a stick and you
also need a fire bow and some squished straw. You twist the stick so when
you pull the fire bow the stick turns and that makes smoke and black dust.
Mark pushed on the stick meanwhile 2 people pulled and pushed the fire bow.
Another one of the activities was farming and fencing. This was led by
Hannah. The farming was just digging but was fun, Harley did lots and all the
others did a good effort. The fencing was also fun, we had to weave big long
hazel sticks. We weaved quite a lot of sticks.
The last activity was wood cutting. There were 2 parts of this activity.
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The first part was sawing the wood and the second part was splitting the
wood into quarters. Harley was especially good at splitting the wood because
he hit it so hard he broke the splitter.
After every group had done every activity we went to the round house and
after that we went to the earth house. Then we used the Roman machinery
called the water carrier which is for drawing water from a well. We got
DRENCHED.
Mobile Library:
3rd and 17th of April 2015
Sturminster Marshall PO: 2.40 3.00 pm; Zena's: 3.05 -3.25 pm;
Village Green: 3.30-3.50 pm.
Shapwick Old Shop: 4.00 -4.15 pm.
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Bridge in Sturminster Marshall
Every TUESDAY morning from 10 – 12.30
£1.50 to include Coffee & biscuits
Held in Sturminster Marshall Memorial Hall
Just turn up, or contact NORMAN WELLER on 01258 857046
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Scrabble Club
Come and have a friendly game of Scrabble at 2pm on the 4th Wednesday of the
month in Sturminster Marshall Memorial Hall. Ring 01258 857091 for details.
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WALKIE TALKIES IN FEBRUARY
The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain! Well
actually, it didn’t on Thursday 26th February! It well
and truly fell on Sturminster Marshall so there was
no walk that day. Cold, windy and wet! Come on
Spring!
Proposed walking dates (weather permitting) : Friday 27th March : Wednesday
29th April : Thursday 27th May.
Meet at 148 High Street, Sturminster Marshall. BH21 4BA at 10.00.
lynnevipond@gmail.com
01258-857534
FORESTERS FRIENDLY SOCIETY
(Sturminster Marshall Branch)
Is holding a RACE NIGHT at the
HAMWORTHY CLUB, MAGNA ROAD, CANFORD MAGNA,
WIMBORNE, DORSET BH21 3AP
(All are welcome including children)
ON SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2015 - 6.30 FOR 7.00PM
Tickets are only £7.00 (children under 12 free) which includes the
club’s hot fork buffet. Further information and tickets can be
ordered from
Jan Ladbrook Tel 01258 857774
or email jan.beckett@tiscali.co.uk
The Makrell Charity
“The Trustees of the Mackrell Charity extend their gratitude once again to Viridor
Credits Environmental Co., which has confirmed a grant award to assist the
improvement of table and chair storage at the Old School.
We are grateful to East Dorset District Council for their agreeing to become a
Contributing Third Party by awarding a Community Grant to the Charity
Funds raised recently at the Valentines Afternoon Tea, complete the financing of the
project. The community’s support of that event was very much appreciated.
Work commenced towards the end of March and should be complete by the 17th April
2015”
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Events in April at the Old School
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 Science Café- 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7.30pm
(for more information, contact John Garnish 01258 858684)
16th April 2015 – ‘A Brush with Technology’-
a talk by John Batchelor on technical illustration
Enjoy a glass of wine or a soft drink on arrival
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 17 April- 7.30 for 8pm-Pop-up Restaurant –
The Secret Pantry presents a fine dining experience in the Old
school for one night only!
See separate advert on p42. Details and menu also on the Mackrell Charity
website. Cost £25 BYO drinks.
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 Computer Learning -every Monday and Thursday morning 9.45 to
12.00. New recruits welcome. April topics will include SKYPE, Letters, Templates
and printing, tablet workshop. £3 per session.
To register your interest call Terry on 01258 857477
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 The Family History Group
10.30-12.00 noon, 2nd and 4th Wednesday mornings each month.
April 8th and 22nd. Come along- no booking necessary. £3
(For more information contact Jane Holden 01258 858884)
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Check out our website for all details www.mackrellcharity.org.uk
We now have a substantial Village Archive on the website- just click the ‘Village
History’ button on the top right of the home page to access photos, videos etc.
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Coffee Mornings
2 , 3 and 4 Wednesdays after Easter until the Autumn.
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01202 881370
The Mackrell Charity
Registered Charity No. 306275
Dorset Cream Teas
At The Old School
Dorset Scone,
cream and
jam and a
pot of tea
ONLY £3.00
4th, 5th, 6th April
11th, 12th April
18th, 19th April
Mackrell Charity
Younite Outreach – helping improve lives in Kenya
Senior Lunches
25th, 26th April
Ist Corfe Mullen Guides
A whole range of delicious home-made cakes are available as well as the classic Cream Tea.
You will also find various teas, coffees and soft drinks, and some savoury options. Gluten-free
items available. Why not give yourself and your family a treat? Pop along at the weekend
between 2.30 and 5.30pm and enjoy a delicious and sociable tea! Doing so will continue to
provide invaluable support to both the Mackrell Charity and the sponsors above, and you will be
warmly welcomed.
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1 Manor Park, 35 Willis Way, Poole,
Dorset. BH15 3SZ
Tel: 01202 672222
WIMBORNE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
As you may know, the Tourist Information Centre is now under the
management of the Priests House Museum Trustees, and is being manned by
volunteers. There is still a need for more volunteers to bolster the present
group, so if you are interested in joining, please contact Lindsay Lawrence on
01202 886116 for further information.
In the meantime, they still need your events information to pass on to both
locals and visitors through the year, so don’t hesitate to contact them about
YOUR events.
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Parkfield Cottage
Parkfield, Newton Road
Sturminster Marshall
Mike and Karen Royles
01258 857804
Holiday cottage for rent.
Parkfield Cottage is a fully furnished self-contained cosy cottage
on the edge of the village. The cottage sleeps 4 plus cot and
benefits from central heating, a wood-burning stove, TV and
fully fitted kitchen including microwave.
Own secluded garden and patio plus off road parking.
Weekly rates, short breaks or just overnight deals available.
Open all year round. Call us for more details.
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A Personal View - by Vera Ricketts
Well, spring has arrived and we look forward to lighter mornings and evenings. The
birds are in full voice and making their nests. The rooks are building their rookery and
are in good voice in the mornings. I have seen a rook with only one leg, but don’t know
if it was born like that, or got injured, but it seems to have adapted to it. It just hops
about with the help of its wings, and takes off quite well, but tends to do a belly-flop on
landing. There is lots of frog-spawn in a friend’s pond, in fact so much that it is out over
the lawn. I have also seen a lovely bumble bee and the butterflies seem to be waking up
too.
The trees are budding well, but why do the Trust have to cut down so many just as the
sap is rising and say that they have died? The ones that have died are on the ground,
not standing up and going green! Perhaps someone should tell them that, but perhaps
you get no money for dead wood, only for the live trees. All the people living near them
and the walkers also cannot understand it. There have been a pair of ducks who have
nested close to the natural pond at Little Pamphill but they have not come this time.
Maybe it is because the area is too open now, with no cover. Going back to the rook.
There was a seagull in the same field and the rook was attacking it. The gull just looked
at the rook as if to say ‘what are you doing?’ but it flew away in the end. Also I watched
a buzzard being attacked by the rooks as it flew near the rookery. A very strong bird,
but it met its match in them.
The First Warm Day
At last we feel the welcome sun
As winter slips away,
And hope returns to lift our hearts
On this, the first warm day.
Green shoots are growing quickly now
We see the earth awake,
The daffodils are dancing too
Beside the peaceful lake.
And butterflies appear.
The whole of life renewed once more,
Rejoice for Spring is here.
And though the birds are nesting in the trees
showers will return,
And sometimes skies look grey,
Enjoy each moment in the sun,
On this, the first warm day!
Iris Hesselden
VILLAGE MARKET
The recent Village Market was a great success with all the tables sold and cycling
activities outside. The aroma of sizzling bacon was wonderful! Thank you to the stall
holders who helped make it such an excellent day.
We were delighted with the tremendous support from the people of the village which
helped us tom raise over £200 for the Memorial Hall funds.
We hope to build on this success with our next market which will be held on
Saturday May 9th when we will have many new stalls as well as the favourites!
Barbara Beaves (01258 858404) and Anne Weller (01258 857046)
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Special days for precious little people
Children from 3 months to 6 years
The Old School Nursery (Shapwick) Ltd.
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English Usage, a personal view by Michael Evans
Meanings change
As I’ve pointed out before, languages evolve, and the meanings of words can change.
Take “decimate” for example. Some people insist that it means only the elimination of
ten percent of something, because in the Roman Empire it meant the killing of a tenth of
a body of soldiers as a deterrent to rebellion (Latin decem = ten.).
Recently, when a Daily Telegraph journalist said that that the foreign news department’s
staff had been decimated, when the reduction had been more than 10%, pedants insisted
that he had misused the word.
There is no reason we should be held to a meaning of “decimate” which existed 2,000
years ago in another language. In widening its sense, we are in good company with many
writers since then who have used it to mean the destruction of a large proportion. For
example, George Bernard Shaw wrote, in “The Doctor’s Dilemma,” “Every doctor will
allow a colleague to decimate a whole countryside sooner than . . . (give) him away.”
The wider meaning is recognised in dictionaries, whose definitions recognise the current
meanings of words from historical evidence of their usage. If we can’t accept that some
words have new, modern meanings, we will be “silly/” Now, there’s a word which has
undergone several changes of meaning, including harmless, humble, witless, happy,
fortunate, blessed, innocent, inoffensive and foolish. When it’s used now, which
definition do you think of?
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STURMINSTER MARSHALL MARCH PARISH JOTTINGS
Firstly may we wish you a Happy Easter, time is flying by and it is great to see all the
beautiful Spring flowers.
The Annual Open Meeting is coming up in the latter part of May and the date will be
confirmed in next month’s Jottings. Stephen Gerry has kindly agreed to come along talk
about the Trailway. The North Dorset Trailway committee are currently looking into
the possibilities of its continuation from Spetisbury through to Corfe Mullen.
The trees in Barton’s Ground have been pruned. Bean sticks and small logs have been
left on the ground, as mentioned last month; please help yourself to these. There is still
some work to do regarding bramble removal and we will be getting these cleared
shortly.
By the time you read this we will have held a meeting with Highways Agency and the
Police regarding safety issues on the A31. We will report on this next month.
Finally, but by no means least, after six years we are losing our PCSO Joe Cherrett. He
has been accepted for training to join the Police force. We will miss him very much as
he has been very supportive, and a very helpful PCSO providing a brilliant service to this
community. We have written to him personally to offer are thanks. A new PCSO will
be assigned to us in the near future. In the meantime PCSO Neale Rooke will be
covering Stour.
Recent Plans:3/15/0112/FUL
55 Churchill Close ,Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne
To alter and extend existing dwelling to form two dwellings - Hawthorne Properties Ltd
3/15/0141/HOU
8 Henbury House Gardens, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne
Infill Canopy porch to form enclosed porch.
Mr & Mrs. Symons
Sturminster Marshall Gardening Club
2015 Programme
th
April 10
Outing – Poundbury Garden Centre
st
May 1
‘Seasonal Shopping’ talk
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June 5
‘Seasonal Colour in the Garden’
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July 3
Garden party
August
No Meeting
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September 4
Orchids at Home’ talk
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October 2
‘Dorset - Coast to Countryside’
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November 6
Jamaica – Paradise, Problems and Pineapples’
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December 4
Quiz
Meetings are held in the Old School at 7.30pm. Visitors and new members are
always welcome. Contact Sue 01258857606 or email
sue.crow@btopenworld.com for information.
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Thanks from all the team.
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DAY BY DAY: OUR PARISHES AT PRAYER IN APRIL
Special Intention
Weds 1st
Our Village Schools
Thurs 2nd
Fri 3rd
Sat 4th
Sun 5th
Mon 6th
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Vets and Veterinary Services
Easter Day
Pamphill Hall its Committee
and all who use it
Messy Church
Those Preparing for Marriage
Tues 7th
Weds 8th
Thurs 9th
Fri 10th
Sat 11th
Sun 12th
Mon 13th
Tues 14th
Weds 15th
Thurs 16th
Fri 17th
Sat 18th
Sun 19th
Mon 20th
Tues 21st
Weds 22nd
Thurs 23rd
Fri 24th
Sat 25th
Sun 26th
Mon 27th
Tues 28th
Weds 29th
Thurs 30th
Pre School and Nursery
The Commonwealth
The Voice of Shapwick
The Clergy who lead our
Services
Uniformed Organisations
The Sick and the Dying
Farms and Farm Workers
The Memorial Hall and all who
us it
The Armed Forces
Our work with children and their
Parents
Those who worship at our
Churches from outside the
benefice
The Unemployed
The Queen’s Birthday
The Organist and Choir
Our Church Buildings
Those who mourn
All Health Workers and Carers
Vocation Sunday
Those who work from Home
The Old School its Committee
and all who use it
Baptisms and Confirmation
Our Shops and Public Houses
Those who live at:
Kingston Lacy
Chilbridge, Houndhill and
Kingdown
Abbott Street
Barford and Cowgrove
Hillbutts and Stone Park
Kingston Lacy and Tadden
Pamphill Green and Little
Pamphill
Roman Way and Hern Cottages
The Broads
Shapwick
Church Street and Swan Lane
Crab Farm and Cottages
New Barn and Badbury Cottages
Piccadilly Lane
West Street and Bishops Court
Stewards Lane and White Mill
High Street
Sturminster Marshall
Haycock Way, Charborough
Way,
Front Lane and Back Lane
Townsend, Teal Place,
Kents Lane and Nursery
Gardens
High Street and High Close
Kings Street and Millmoor
Newton Peverill and Newton
Road
Blandford Road and Poole Road
Duller Lane and Station Road
Dorchester Road and Henbury
Railway Drive and Parklea
Balls Lane and Reeves Orchard
Spetisbury Road
Tattersall Gardens, The Sidings
and Nursery Gardens
Sheridan Way and Moor Lane
Churchill Close
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Readings for April 2015
April 5th
Easter Day(White)
Acts 10.34-43
1 Corinthians 15.1-11
John 20.1-18
April 12th
Easter 2 (White)
Acts 4.32-35
1 John 1.1-2.2
John 20.19-31
April 19th
Easter 3 (White)
Acts 3.12-19
1 John 3.1-7
Luke 24.36b-48
April 26th
Easter 4 (White)
Acts 4.5-12
1 John 3.16-24
John 10.11-18
May 3rd
Easter 5 (White)
Acts 8.26-40
1 John 4.7-21
John 15.1-8
N.B. Readings are for the main parish Eucharist and are correct at date of
Publication – any changes will be notified.
Note: All readings will be read from The New Revised Standard Version with
the exception of Matins and Evensong where the readings will be taken from
the King James Bible.
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+ STURMINSTER MARSHALL DAYTIME W.I.
2015 is proving to be a busy year for our Branch. Barbara informed us at our March
meeting that one of our branch members would be able to join her at a Buckingham
Palace Garden Party in June to be chosen by ballot. Also in June we will be able to
watch the W.I. Celebrations in London in our hall, live by way of the wonders of modern
communication. Barbara professed she had many headaches being unable to communicate with the
experts (well they do speak and strange language of their own, don' t they?). She had enlisted the help
of a village expert.
A group Meeting in Milborne St. Andrew, a Coffee Morning and other W.I. events were discussed and
then Mr. Kevin Patience who had come to tell us the 'True Story of the African Queen' was introduced.
Kevin began by telling us some of the history of Africa in the 1800's. Explorers had begun exploring the
'Dark Continent 'and European countries seeing the huge potential began annexing large areas and
setting up their colonies there. Germany took a large part later to become Tanganyika now Tanzania,
Britain Kenya and Uganda, Belgium settled to the west the French in Madagascar and Portugese further
down the East coast. It is impossible to visualise the vastness of these colonies but railways were built,
rather poor roads formed and boat transport on some of the large lakes. European settlements were
formed. So it was in 1914 when the first world war broke out that that the war was brought to Africa.
Germany had formed an army there but Britain had to bring in hundreds of British soldiers and bitter
battles were fought with great loss of life but most of the deaths were caused by the diseases prevalent,
malaria, yellow and black water fever.
Germany had a warship, the Konigsburg, there which went into action sinking allied ships the first being
the Pegasus. Britain retaliated sinking the Konigsburg with planes and gunboats. On Lake Tanganyika
there were three boats used as ferries and the Germans set about by sinking two of them and Britain
had to protect the communication of these lakes. After consultation, it was decided to build two
gunboats in England and advice was asked of Mr. Simpson with experience in Africa and he suggested
sailing the boats to South Africa, then on a train and from the railhead by steam traction engines and
manpower. It was declared impossible but this incredible journey took place. Apart from the two boats
there was a vast amount of equipment and supplies were needed. Large amounts of water was essential
for humans and machines and so hundreds of women were employed to carry debbies of water on their
heads for hundreds of miles. They reached Lake Tanganyika, floated the boats and made them ready for
action. The Germans were totally unaware of the danger and were defeated on the lake.
In 1935 author C.S. Forester heard of these deeds and using his imagination wrote his book 'African
Queen'. A film was made in 1951 with Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn starring. American
Bogart had to be recast as Canadian as the character in the book was English. The film is repeated on
TV many times but if you haven't seen it - Bogart and Hepburn (with much dispute) sail a small steamer
down a tortuous river through swamps and rapids, loaded with gunpowder and ram the warship,
successfully, sinking it. With filmmakers craft the little steamer was powered by a diesel engine with a
device to provide puffs of steam and the stars were not allowed to go into swamps because of disease
etc. so a tank was built and a 'swamp' formed in it. My apologies to Mr. Patience if I have not reported
his talk correctly but it is very hard to condense all the information he gave us . Questions were asked
and thanks expressed.
Tea was served by Ann and Pat, a display of African memorabilia was discussed and Pat's lovely deep
purple double hellebore was declared flower of the month.
Our meeting on 8th April will be our A.G.M. when we were told that our long serving Secretary Beryl
Dewhurst and Committee member Vicky Wood will be standing down. There will be a talk by someone
from C.C.M. Wessex and a display of hats and scarves knitted by members.
Rita Coomer – Sturminster Marshall Women's Institute.
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STURMINSTER MARSHALL SHORT MAT BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB
We are currently looking for new members, no experience necessary We pride
ourselves as being a very sociable, friendly and non-League Club; our aim is to have
fun and enjoy our game.
The Club plays on the following days:Monday and Thursday afternoons 2.00pm – 5.00pm,
Thursday evenings
6.15pm – 9.15pm,
All sessions are held in the Sturminster Marshall Memorial Hall.
It is a great sport for all ages and we would welcome some younger players, so do
come along. The club owns several sets of bowls and these can be lent to players
who do not have their own, but they must remain on the premises. Completely flat
shoes must be worn on the mats.
We are a mixed club and we do not compete in leagues, so the emphasis is on
pleasure and not pressure. We do join other local clubs for just friendly matches.
INTERESTED ! – come along, your first three sessions will be free, so give it a
try.
For information telephone:- John on 01202 690718 or Jean on 01258 857308.
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
OF STURMINSTER MARSHALL MEMORIAL HALL
On Thursday, 30th April 2015 at 7.30PM
At The Memorial Hall
AGENDA
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Apologies
Approval of the AGM Minutes of 9th October 2014
Chairman’s Report
Treasurer’s Report and Approval of Accounts
Election of Officers
Confirmation of Representatives of Regular User Groups
Do please join us. Light refreshments will be served.
Note: This AGM is being called to comply with our Trust Deed, which
stipulates that the AGM should be held annually during the month of
April.
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Notes from your District Councillor
As we emerge from the long Winter we have some cause for relief that we were
not awash as we had been in previous years. Great credit goes to the
collaboration which had taken place beforehand between Shapwick and Pamphill
Parish Council, the National Trust, and the County Council in clearing drains and
ditches in advance. Work is progressing rather more slowly in Sturminster
Marshall where Wessex Water's timescales estimate that the sealing of the
sewers against surface water is likely to stretch into 2016/7.
Rumours persist of lorries ignoring the width restriction on White Mill Bridge
and the Straight Mile despite some clear signing by the Old School. This poses
dangers both to the Public and to the structure of the bridge. If anyone manages
to take a photograph of an offending lorry with its number plate please let me
know.
Opinions seem to differ over the benefits of the street light turn off in the late
hours of the night. At least the star watchers among you will be pleased.
It is good to know that both Halls are tapping into Viridor grants. Since we live
near to old mineral workings it is just that our communities should benefit.
These notes are, I am afraid, my last since I shall not be standing for re-election
on 7th May. Having served two four year terms it is time to hand on the baton
but I shall carry away with me some good memories of representing the really
nice people who live in this Ward. It has been a privilege.
Paul Bennett 13th March 2015
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Dorset Adult Sitting Services
Are you caring for a loved one and would like some much
needed time to yourself? Or do you have an important
appointment or event that you would like to attend but are unable to leave your
loved one for their own safety? Then Dorset Adult Sitting Services are for you!
Dorset Adult Sitting Services delivers respite care on a short-term regular or
one-off basis.
Please contact Emily Beaves for more information on 07792 809321 or email
dorsetsittingservices@gmail.com.
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Our Preschool provides a welcoming inclusive environment to support children
during their time with us. It may be a new experience for your child to be away
from you, but rest assured our well qualified caring practitioners are here to
support both you and your child during this time of transition.
Our curriculum is tailored to meet the individual needs of each child through a
system of observation, assessment and next steps provided by a dedicated key
person.
As we are situated in the grounds of the First School, we are able to introduce
an early link with the School through regular visits and use of the school
facilities.
If you have a child aged between two years old and school age and would like to
visit the preschool or find out more details, please call the office.
All three year old children receive funding from the term after their third
birthday. Some children are eligible for funding from two years old. Please
contact the setting for more details or bring your ‘Golden ticket’ to us.
We need your help please!
We are collecting Sainsbury Vouchers
We are looking for old saucepans and frying pans for our outdoor play
Please drop them into the setting if you can help or call and
we can collect them – thank you.
Parkstone Grammar School
Car Share
From September 2015
Please call 07876 234174
(experienced drivers only)
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SOUTH COAST DEMOLITION
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CALL US ANYTIME FOR ENQUIRIES
CONTACT US ON:
0844 748 0120
07817 232904
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OR EMAIL: southcoastdemolition@hotmail.co.uk
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Sturminster Marshall Evening WI
What a wonderful evening we had at our February meeting. After dealing with business
matters Heather introduced the brilliant author Sarah Challis, who spoke to us about
her life before and since becoming a best selling author. She was truly inspirational and
had more than a few of us wondering if we had a ‘best seller’ lurking somewhere inside
our cranium!
Sarah explained that her first book was published when she was 51 years old after a
career as an English teacher. Feeling that she had gone as far as her teaching career was
going to take her Sarah took the plunge and did what she had been longing to do for a
number of years, gave up work and turned to full-time writing. Having thoroughly
researched publishers and agents, she was fortunate enough to get the first book she
submitted published, with a deal for a second book. Sarah related how she hadn’t
thought as far as a second novel and found the prospect rather daunting. However, she
has now had 10 books published and whilst they are novels they are all based on her
own life experiences either about Dorset village life or her travels to colourful locations
such as Mali, where she spent some time with the Tuareg people who are nomadic
Berbers. The Tuareg follow Islam but in their society women do not traditionally wear
the veil, whereas the men do.
We rounded off the evening with a raffle, the proceeds going to the charity that Sarah
supports, Farms for City Children which offers urban children from all over the country
a unique opportunity to live and work together for a week on a real farm in the heart of
the countryside.
Our April meeting on the 16th will be our AGM, so please come to support your
committee and your WI; it is here for you. Elections will be taking place for new
officers and your support is essential. There will be an inducement of cheese & wine.
We look forward to seeing all our members at the Memorial Hall for a 7.30 p.m. start.
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Use your talents
What skills and talents do you have? Sewing, cooking, growing, selling, IT,
photography…….?
Could you use your skills to make money?
St. Mary’s Church Wardens are giving away a £10 note to each supporter and challenging
them to use it to make more money during the next twelve months, to support Church
Funds. Merrick and Liz want people to have fun as they use their talents and skills in
innovative ways between April and Easter 2016.
The launch will be at the Family Service on Sunday 12th April. Do come along and claim
your “£10 Talent”.
If you would like to take part but are unable to attend the service, please contact Liz
Jones (01258 857076) or Merrick Williams (01258 857614).
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SCISSOR TRIX
Hair by Karen.
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modern techniques.
Please telephone
01258 858416 or 07544565200
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Got NO CARES?
or
Do you feel that NOBODY CARES?
Well, WE DO!
Come and join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 in the Memorial Hall
for a friendly, no frills service and meet ordinary people just like you.
We’d like to get to know you.
New Life Bible Church
Sturminster Marshall
07919 808210
NLBC is a member of the International Federation of Christian Churches (IFCC).
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Simon Stone Drama Workshops
For many years Simon Stone has been bringing aspects of history to life for our
children. These workshops have enabled the children to gain an enhanced
understanding of Romans, Vikings, The Great Fire of London and Victorians.
Simon also played an important role in our Centenary celebrations in 2011 when
he showed our children what our school might have been like when it opened in
1911 (as a very strict Edwardian schoolmaster).
The photo above shows our Year 2 children getting into character as they buy
and sell shellfish on Pudding Lane just before the fire broke out in Thomas
Farrynor’s bakery on 2 September 1666.
Many past pupils will remember fondly their own drama workshop days with Mr
Stone. He is now retiring and we would like to take this opportunity to thank
him and wish him well.
From all Staff and Pupils of Sturminster Marshall First School
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Splendid Springtime Shrubs - by Lys de Bray
I am so grateful for the colourful flowers of early spring after the months of
brownness; all the following are easy to grow and are definitely worth their space
in your garden ground. Corylopsis sinensis (12ft - 4m) is a delightful airy shrub with
small dangling clusters of pale yellow flowers, elongating with age. Early-out
Branches of it look lovely in a vase with the first daffs and a fine and large
specimen can be seen at MacPenny's Nursery at Bransgore, just on the right as
you go in. Another rather similar shrub is Cornus mas, the Cornelian Cherry (15ft
- 5m) which has small pale yellow bobbles of flowers, equally nice in a vase with
the early daffs, in late summer colourful red jelly fruits appear. Both grow large
in slow time, so remember this when siting them. The Witch Hazels Hamamelis mollis and H. x intermedia have spidery flowers that come in pale and
brighter yellows, burnt orange (H x intermedia `Jelena') and the glowing red (H. x
`Diane'l all are good and all are scented: these are grafted plants and therefore
expensive, but well worth it for a special gift or garden position. They grow
slowly to a spreading 12ft - 4 m. Chaenomeles, flowering quince or Japonica (3ft
- 9ft lm to 3m+) according to variety and position) flowers early on bare and
sometimes thorny branches; a few stems of the Japanese-looking waxy single
flowers in white, pink, red or crimson are beautiful as a minimal arrangement
indoors, change the vase-water often as the flowers open. This has apple-type
fruits in autumn, some folk make them into jelly and convince themselves that it
tastes nice, but this is unlikely as the plant is NOT the true quince which is
Cydonia oblonga. Viburnum bodnantense 'Dawn' (10ft - 3m+) grows into a large
shrub with almond-scented clusters of pink flowers. Viburnum tinus, once called
`laurestinus' (loft - 3m+) is a useful evergreen hedging plant in flower throughout
the winter. Varieties such as V. t 'Eve Price' and V t. `Gwenllian' have pretty
pink-flushed buds. It flowers very early and though scentless the flowers are a
good shape in a vase of mixed spring blossoms. The mahonias start flowering
before Christmas, some, such a M. x. media 'Charity' have erupting fountains of
yellow, scented flowers set among huge (to 18ins - 45cm) and handsome
toothed and shiny leaves and deeply fissured bark. Most grow very large in time
and need careful and strong-armed pruning to keep them looking good, but this
can be artfully done to make the most of their sculptural qualities. After
flowering they produce attractive strings of green berries and both stages are
great in situations where size and impact matter, such as church decor.
Pussy-willow Salix caprea (25ft - 8m +) is such a darling shrub or small tree,
impossible not to walk past it and not stroke the silver-furred 'pussies' which make
yet another perfect accompaniment to a vaseful of white daffs. It has just a teensy
drawback, as the pussies open in your warm room the pollen falls stickily on table
or windowsill and is really hard to remove.
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Problems with Spyware,
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put on.
Do you need help loading or
configuring software or maybe
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Call Badg @ Cadet
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I can often talk you through the
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£10 for the call.
Chiropodist
Jane Champion. M.Ch.P.
Telephone: 01258 858650
for an appointment in your own home.
H.P.C. Registered, No CH20506
CHIROPODIST
Josephine Leigh-Browne
MSSCh, MBChA
Registered Member of
British Chiropody Association
Visiting Practice
For appointment phone:
01202 657556
Gas Safe registered for Natural Gas
Boiler Service and Heating breakdowns
Adrian Lucas and son (est. 1983)
01202 603 357
HIRE
PAMPHILL PARISH HALL
FOR YOUR EVENT
Contact Marge Cherrett
on 01202 888260
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descriptions & photos of the current stock. Part ex. welcome.
Warranties on all cars.
Call: Don MacLeod on 01258 839209 or 07782 189555
(Mon-Sun 8am - 9pm)
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Great selection of antiques, retro and shabby chic
furniture always in stock
Open:
10-5 Fri & Sat, 10-4 Thurs, 10-2
Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays
We now offer a full house clearance service – contact
us for a no obligation quote
Senior citizens discount on Fridays
– a further 10% off purchases.
Offer excludes furniture and
electrical goods.
Scott’s Private Hire
NEED A LIFT
AIRPORT – DOCKS –VISITING
FAMILY
DOCTORS – HOSPITAL – SHOPPING
NEAR OR FAR, FRIENDLY RELIABLE COMPETITIVE SERVICE
CALL US FOR A QUOTATION. LADY DRIVER AVAILABLE.
Tel: 01258
858072 or 07886 825446
scottsprivatehire@gmail.com
( Licensed by East Dorset District Council )
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Have you always wanted YOUR OWN fantastic
looking nails?
Not Acrylic, Not Gel …. But your own
I specialise in gel polish (cross between Gel nails and normal nail polish).
Which means it is brushed on like polish, but lasts like Gel.
It looks gorgeous for up to 15 days….Your friends won’t believe they
really are your nails.
Contact: Jeana 01258 857851
Bike Craft Dorset
- Mobile Bike Mechanic
- Free collection & delivery
- Custom Bike Builds
- Competitive rates for repairs and service of all types of bikes
- Cytech Level 2 Technician with fully equipped home and mobile workshop
- Free collection and delivery to any Dorset address.
- Bikes bought and sold.
Tel: Phil – 07582 645334
E-mail: phil@bikecraftdorset.co.uk Web: www.bikecraftdorset.co.uk
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Parish Directory
The Bridge Parishes
Vicar: Rev’d Joe Edwards (See also the note on page5)
Director of Music: Dr Sally Plowright
Assistant organist: Mr Paul Martin
Clerk to the Benefice: Mrs Jan Standing
Office hours Tues, Wed, Thurs only, 10am – 5 pm
( Email: jan.standing@btopenworld.com)
The Bridge:
Kingston Lacy Parish Church
Churchwarden: Mrs Sue Smith
Churchwarden: Mr Julian Owen
Deputy Churchwarden: Mrs Carola Street
PCC Secretary: Mrs Pam Francis
Treasurer: Mrs Sarah Bamber
Electoral Roll Officer: Miss K. Whitmore
Shapwick Parish Church
Churchwarden: Anne Tillin
Churchwarden: Vacant
Deputy Churchwarden: Janet Purchase
Treasurer: Christine Cosgrove
PCC Secretary: Alan Cosgrove
Verger: Vacant
Electoral Roll Officer: Anne Tillin
Sturminster Marshall Parish Church
Churchwarden: Mr Merrick Williams
Churchwarden: Mrs Liz Jones
Deputy Churchwarden: Mr Rob Langdown
PCC Secretary: Mrs Margaret Langdown
PCC Treasurer: Mr K. Shepherd
Verger: Vacant
Captain of the ringers: Mr M. Stickley
Electoral roll officer: Mrs J. Provan
Schools
Sturminster Marshall First School: Mrs R. Tomkins
Sturminster Marshall Pre-school: Mrs Patsy Barnes
Pamphill First School: Mr T. Davies
Pamphill Pre-School Nursery: Mrs. D. Gould
The Old School Shapwick Nursery: Ms E. Praschma
Police
Police station (non emergency number)
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01258 857620
01258 857528
07788 185048
07581 340014
See page 3
01202 888374
01202 842367
01202 848253
01202 888700
01202 842367
01202 883727
01258 858208
01258 857235
01258 858876
01258 858876
01258 858208
01258 857614
01258 857076
01202 841381
01202 841381
01258 857008
01202 021895
01258 858296
01258 857348
01258 858395
01202 883008
07415 473977
01258 857922
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Hall Bookings
Old School, Sturminster Marshall: Mrs Jan Standing
Memorial Hall, Sturminster Marshall: Mrs K. Kollberg
Pamphill Parish Hall: Mrs M. Cherrett
Councillors
County Councillor: Cllr Mr Robin Cook
District Councillor: Cllr Paul Bennett
Sturminster Marshall Parish Council Chair: Miss Hilary Palmer
Sturminster Marshall Parish Council Clerk: Mrs Val Curtis
email: sturminstermarshall@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
Pamphill & Shapwick Parish Council Chair: Mrs Anthea Cross
Pamphill & Shapwick Parish Council Clerk: Mrs Lindsay Hole
For Sturminster Marshall
Sturminster Marshall FC: Mr D. Miller
Church Preservation Trust: Mrs E. House
School Society: Mrs P. Ross
Cricket Club: Mr Ross Humphrey
WI Secretary: Mrs Beryl Dewhurst
WI Evening Secretary: Mrs Ruth Shepherd
Sports Association: Mr R. Haysom
Gardening Club: Mrs S. Crowfoot
Mackrell Charity: Mr T. Standing
Stour Valley Quilters and Craft Club: Mrs Barbara Beaves
Scouts: Andy Thornton
Cubs: Mrs G. Spong
Beavers: Mrs A. Thornton
Brownies: Miss J. Hayter
Guides: Mrs L. Seare
Rangers: Mrs C. Browning-Smith
Rainbows: Mrs C. Browning-Smith
Henbury Residents' Association: Mr M. Soper
Sturminster Marshall singers: Ms J. Carter
Homewatch Co-Ordinator: Mr Adrian Holden
Sturminster Marshall Short Mat Bowls & Social Club: Mr J.Case
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For Pamphill
Kingston Lacy Skittles Club: Mr R. Frost
Kingston Lacy Cricket Club: Mr S. Maine
Pamphill Pre-School: Mrs. D. Gould
S.C.T. (Village Green): Gail Birkin
For Shapwick
01258 857477
01258 858447
01202 888260
01202 889199
01258 857557
01258 857588
01202 620363
01202 848922
01258 857314
01258 857469
01258 857373
01202 829522
01258 857091
01258 857008
01258 857616
01258 857606
01258 857477
01258 858404
01202 625561
01258 857799
01202 625561
01202 885309
01929 459398
01202 888447
01202 888447
01258 857647
01202 989733
01258 858884
01202 690718
01202 883084
07969 883814
07415 473977
01258 858631
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