CHIDEOCK NEWS (including Seatown & North Chideock)

NOV 2011

PARISH COUNCIL CLERK Ms. S. Robinson, 60 North Allington, Bridport (01308 426327)

PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN Rob Murray, 9 Winniford Close (489206)

W.I. CHAIRMAN Mrs Shirley Lambert, 16 St. Giles Close. (01297 489099)

VILLAGE HALL CHAIRMAN Nick Zaiger, 6 Bilberry Close (01297 489580)

CHIDEOCK PLAYERS Nick Baker, Annables, North Road, DT6 6LE (01297 489555)

CHIDEOCK SOCIETY 01297 489580 / 489422 / 489619 CHIDEOCK FETE COMMITTEE Keith Baylis, Seatown Cottage, DT6 6JT (01297 489027)

CHIDEOCK CIDER MAKERS Colin Hopkins, Colraine, Main Street, DT6 6JG (01297 489899)

ST. GILES CHURCH RECTOR Rev. Stephen Skinner, 4 Dragons Hill, L/Regis (01297 443763)

LICENSED LAY MINISTER Mr. Jim Pettifer, 7 Winniford Close (01297 489260)

ST. GILES CHURCHWARDEN Mrs.Valerie Cowell, Longwood, Chideock Hill (01297 489417)

Mrs. Sue Pettifer 7 Winniford Close (01297 489260) ST. GILES CHURCH BELL CAPTAIN Mr. Dave Symonds, Dormer Cottage (01297 489644)

ST. GILES CHURCH PCC Mrs. Valerie Cowell, Longwood, Chideock Hill (01297 489417)

FRIENDS OF ST. GILES Ms. Ann Walker, Glenston, Main Road.(01297 4894363)

CHIDEOCK ART GROUP Anne Harrington, 8 Foss Orchard, DT6 6SG (01297 489440)

CHURCH OF OUR LADY & ST. IGNATIUS Bridport Parish Office 01308 422594

FRIENDS OF OUR LADY Karen Warburton, 4 Collins Court, DT6 6HS (01297 489672)

CHIDEOCK VILLAGE TRUST Mrs. Lisa Tuck, Broadlands, Chideock (01297 489543).

SYMONDSBURY SCHOOL HEADTEACHER (01308 423502)

SERVICES AT ST. GILES

6th Nov 3

rd Sunday before Advent 11am Holy Communion (CW)

13th Nov Remembrance Sunday 10.55am Act of Remembrance (war

memorial) followed by a service of Remembrance in the Church.

20th Nov Sunday next before Advent 11am Holy Communion (CW)

27th Nov Advent Sunday 11am Holy Communion

CHURCH OF OUR LADY, QUEEN OF MARTYRS & ST. IGNATIUS

CHURCH AND VILLAGE HISTORY EXHIBITION OPEN DAILY 10-4pm

Parish Priest: Fr. Richard Meyer

Wed., 2 Nov 6 pm Mass for All Souls Friday, 4 Nov 10 am Mass Friday, 11 Nov 10 am Mass Sat., 12 Nov 6 pm Vigil Mass for Sunday Friday, 18 Nov 10 am Mass Thurs., 24 Nov 10 am Mass Sat., 26 Nov 6 pm Vigil Mass for Sunday

See Church Noticeboard or www.chideockmartyrschurch.org.uk for more

information.

CHIDEOCK VILLAGE HALL

Chairman: Nick Zaiger (01297 489580) Treasurer: Barbara Arnold (01297

489423) Secretary: Nick Baker (01297 489555). Chideock Village Hall is available as a venue for regular events and special occasions.

BOOKINGS/ENQUIRIES 01297 489580 or 07716 201440

BINGO/WHIST DATES (all sessions start at 7.30 pm)

Thursday 3rd November BINGO

Thursday 10th November WHIST

Thursday 17th November BINGO

Thursday 24th November CHIDEOCK PLAYERS PANTOMIME

DEADLINE DATE : Items for inclusion in the DEC/JAN 2012 magazine to : Mrs. Ruth Wrixton, Sweet Briar,

West Road, Bridport, DT6 6AE. Tel: 01308 422649 or mobile 07811672058 or e-mail

me : ruthwrixton@hotmail.com (I will always acknowledge I have received them – so

that you know I have!) LATEST acceptance date will be Wednesday 16th Nov 2011.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS There is a YEAR PLANNER in the porch of St. Giles. Please indicate any future events

as early as possible by filling in the date on the Planner. This helps to avoid having more

than one event on the same day.

CHIDEOCK ART GROUP 2011 DATES (Mondays 2-5 pm) Chideock Village Hall.

November 14 and 21st Jo Hamilton

If you would like to know more about our programme or join us please contact Pat on

this number - 01297489567

COMMUNITY POLICING …

If you happen to be one of many members of the local community who had the pleasure to meet/work alongside our Safer Neighbourhood Inspector Caroline Naughton you will undoubtedly be aware of how much she has done to improve the Bridport section. Inspector Naughton achieved great things in a short period of time and I am sad to say that she will now being leaving our section to work as part of the Olympic Policing team. The section is glad to welcome her replacement, Inspector Mike Darby, a local man, who we are sure will carry on Inspector Naughton’s good work. A recent local incident prompts this reminder from PC Tim Poole: Attention is drawn to all riders who have embraced alternative styles of riding, e.g. Parelli. Please note section 52 of the Highway Code, which in summary states ‘never ride a horse without both a saddle and bridle’ (on a road). Contravention of codes may not constitute an offence but in the event of an incident there may be implications relating to insurance. It would be advisable to clarify the situation with your insurance company. We are aware that there have been a number of thefts from cash boxes at local churches. This may be an appropriate time to review your security. If you require any help please contact us on 101. PCSO Paul MINERS Beaminster Safer Neighbourhood Team.

Just a word of thanks to all who contributed so generously with donations for my jazz CD "Ring dem Bells". Over £350 has been passed on to the Bells Fund. Thanks also due to Footprints Ltd of Bridport, who supplied the CD labels at a very nominal cost. Peter Watts

Harvest and Village Service in October

The Harvest/Village Service in October was a very happy occasion as we joined

with our friends from the Roman Catholic community to celebrate the harvest.

As always the church was beautifully decorated with autumn fruit and flowers.

A collection of over £180 was given to Shelterbox and the produce was taken

to the Pilsdon Community who were very grateful to receive it.

Bible Study Group

The bible study group will meet this month on Tuesday, 22nd November at

3pm at Silverbridge Cottage North Chideock. All are welcome to come along.

Christmas Cards for the Bells

Last year several people decided to donate money to a good cause instead of

sending local Christmas Cards. The scheme was a great success, so it has been

decided to repeat it this year. If you would like to donate the money you would

have spent on Christmas cards, why not give it to the Bells Fund? A chart will

be put up in the church porch for you to indicate your participation in the

scheme. Money can be given to Val Cowell or Diane Benjamin.

The Chideock Luncheon Club

The November lunch will be held at The Clock on Tuesday, 29th November at

12.15 for 12.30. Please ring Sue McDougal (489 408) or Judy Campbell

(489121) if you would like to come. If you are new to the village and /or would

like to enjoy some company over lunch why not come along?

Christmas Carol Service

In November the choir at St. Giles will be beginning to practise for the Carol

Service, which is on Sunday, 18th

December at 6pm. We meet on Thursdays at

6pm in the church. As usual we would like to invite anyone who enjoys singing

to join us for this special occasion. We hope to include some of our younger

villagers again this year. Please ring Sue Pettifer 489260 for more information.

Experienced cleaner and ironer, currently employed part time would like extra work in the Chideock area. £10 per hour. If interested please call AIDA COSTA PIRES 01297 489542 or 07990 7833 32

The Friends of St. Giles Church invite you to their famous

STEAK AND KIDNEY

AUTUMN LUNCH in

THE VILLAGE HALL

on

SUN : 20 : NOV at

12:30 for 1:00

PRICE £9:00 including a glass of wine

Tickets available from :

Deborah Mills, Little Orchard, Mill Lane Tel: 01297 489231

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CHIDEOCK PLAYERS Chideock Players are proud to present their 2011 Pantomime

'Cinderella and the Bypass of Doon'

To be held at Chideock Village Hall on Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and

Saturday 26th November at 7.30pm

Tickets cost £5.00 for adults and £3 for children and can be obtained

from Hilary Baker on 01297 489555 or the Londis store, Chideock 01297

489584

Written, produced and directed by Leigh Conley it stars amongst others :

Nick Baker, Nick Zaiger, Natalie Williams, Catherine Batten, Taz and

Peter Moores, Moira Lucas

CHIDEOCK WI

The W.I. Golden Cap Group Meeting, “TEA AT THE RITZ” was

hosted by Chideock WI and took place in the Village Hall on 21 Sept

at 6-30 p.m.

Guests and members were greeted at the door with a glass of bubbly served by a barman

in dinner jacket (Mike, from the Clock). The County Chairman Ann Livingstone attended

the event along with guests from Thorncombe, Blackdown, Whitchurch and

Morcombelake Institutes.

Suitably dressed for the occasion in frocks and the obligatory hats we enjoyed light

music, small lace covered tables arranged in a circle with flower arrangements, an old

fashioned tea of dainty cakes and sandwiches served on tiered cake stands. This

seasoned with a large pinch of imagination and we were transported to the life at the Ritz.

Our guest speaker was Shirley Richardson an ex-Tiller Girl who gave us an insight into

her life.

Starting at the age of 15 it was hard work, never dull, populated with famous showbiz

names and just as exciting and glamorous as we had imagined.

The best hat was won by Audrey Skinner and the lucky ticket winner was Sue Walliker.

Back at the village Hall for our regular October meeting, there was no Mike, light music

or glass of bubbly, but a lively group listened to Eric Tweddle talk about his life as a

member of the Wakeleys Undertakers‟ team. Eric joined the Undertakers after a career in

the Police and kept us enthralled with his stories, ranging from Albert – “he‟s gone, come

and get him” cautionary tale; the incident of the flyaway purple balloon and the bitter

sweet story of a „favourite duck.‟

His talk found the acceptable ground in an often difficult area for people to deal with,

between lots of useful information and light humour.

Jenny won the main competition and the favourite flower was provided by Iris with

Evalina coming second.

Regular business wished Ros, Heather, Evalina and Peggy happy birthday and

encouraged members to sign up for the following future events.

December 3rd The Village Bazaar – the WI will run a soft toy stall

December 9th The WI Christmas Lunch

December 6th WI Exeter Cathedral Christmas service.

2012 WI Denman College Bursary – Carole Batchelor a recipient of one of the 2011

bursaries gave a lively resume of her time at Denman where she chose the walk with

„Miss Read‟ option. She emphasized the excellent accommodation and organization

which had made for such a good weekend.

Iris had entered the Dorset WI Literary prize with a poem on the theme of „Coming

Home‟. She read out her entry which left hardly a dry eye in the hall. Well done Iris.

The next meeting will be on November 4th 2011 in the village Hall, at 2.30pm.

Clive Edwards will talk on the subject of „Coastal Watch.‟

New members, visitors and guests are always welcome

WI Photographs:

1. Members in Ritz attire

2. Mike the barman, also in suitable attire

CHRISTMAS CHARITY BAZAAR Saturday 3rd December at the Axminster Guildhall - 10am to 1.30pm hosted by St Mary‟s R C Church many local and national Charity Gift Stalls, good quality Bric-a-

brac, sale of Home-made Produce and Light Lunches. St Mary‟s School carol singers and Santa‟s

grotto. Five great prizes to be won in the Grand Draw. A Tombola and other games.

ADMISSION FREE.

Rural Broadband for a wider community

Upper Marshwood Vale councillor Ali Cameron makes the case for expanding

our influence. Sometimes a small group can be far more effective than a large campaign and a small number of

Upper Marshwood residents have almost achieved that status. The UMV Broadband working party

was set up as a result of the Parish Plan, which indicated the importance of higher speed and greater

reliability to many residents.

Under chairman Charles Somers we soon joined with county-wide interests, some large some less

so, to push towards officials at County and District levels the social and commercial importance of

getting better communications to and from the only English county without motorway access.

As government funding is distributed by Broadband UK and they deal with the posh Tier 1

organisations, Dorset County Council was the home team for us - Marshwood village gets its calls

from the Hawkchurch exchange in Devon just to confuse things.

BDUK rightly focused its cash on those areas where BT and other commercial providers would not

find it worthwhile to expand services such as Infinity. In simple terms this means those rural

communities where distribution costs rise while the number of subscribers falls.

But without consulting the community activists, the DCC team mistook their brief and tried to

weigh in the councils private network by calling it DPSN+. This was rejected by BDUK for the

purposes of match funding leaving the council scrabbling round for cash in a climate of financial

cutbacks. Worse the submission was criticised for its lack of community involvement.

Although County Council involvement is still the best game in town, there are other financial

models for bring in newer, better and faster services; D11 group is based on the North Dorset area

and is far more industrialised so may well go down another route towards their own holy grail. Now

DCC‟s team is making new proposals including a much-delayed resubmission to BDUL for their

cash that many of us believe will favour the broadband wealthy over the broadband poor.

At various county level meetings UMV‟s working party realised that, although enjoying great

influence especially in correcting dubious statistics being put about, we could and should also act on

behalf of many other communities and parishes enjoying a similar rural life. „Could‟ since the

technical requirements for improvement seem to be mixed from the same ingredients be matched to

local conditions. „Should‟ since many others in and around West Dorset are in the same situation

suffering from centralist thinking by officials and focusing on the large towns and wealthy areas that

are already better served.

Our working party is asking all the local parishes to join with our campaign and to patch in to our

experience and history. Charles and I have visited four such parishes with considerable success and

now are approaching, Broadwindsor, Netherbury, Symondesbury and, through Chideock News, this

community.

Individuals or groups, please contact me for an informal approach – ali.cameron@talktalk.net,

01297 768546,

or Charles Somers somers984@btinternet.com 01297 678178.

What we really need is representatives from Chideock, your interest, possibly your time and it

would be nice to have your efforts towards a common good.

CHIDEOCK AND SEATOWN COMMUNITY WEBSITE

http://chideockandseatown.co.uk

CHIDEOCK VILLAGE HALL

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Saturday 3rd December, from 10.00am until 4.00pm

Stalls, Seasonal items, Gift ideas etc

Festive refreshments. Raffle

Free admission

Persons or organisations wishing to book a table (£10) should

contact Nick Zaiger

(01297 489580) as soon as possible.

ANNUAL CHIDEOCK TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION. This years procession will take place on Saturday 31st December, NEW

YEARS EVE, leaving Cains Farm at 6.00 pm. The proposed route will be

along the main road towards Broadmead, cross over the road, back past The

George to Arundel Close, around the Church and back to Cains Farm for light

refreshments and mulled cider.

This event is suitable for all ages, so do come and enjoy this festive gathering. Keith Baylis 01297 489027 Colin Hopkins 01297 489899, on behalf of the

procession volunteers.

SPRING PLANT SALE Sorry I mislead some about when the Bells were to depart for the foundry but as you will have seen in the last issue of the News it should be in November. You will also have noted the need to still raise money, hence the plant sale, so keep splitting those perennials. We intend to hold the sale as last year, on Easter Monday which in 2012 falls on 9th April, from 1030am. As a back-up we will probably have another sale, to get rid of all the "remainders" and those plants that were too small to sell, on the Bank Holiday on Monday 7th May, again at 1030am. Finally a big "thank you" to all those that were able to donate unused pots to enable me to pot up the 1000 or so young plants I have ordered for sale. (In response to last year's requests they should include trailing petunias and geraniums.) Steve Warburton.

Chideock Parish Council News.

WINTER MATTERS.

Salt / grit bins.

Magna are providing a salt /grit bin for Ridwood. The Parish Council has

agreed a site for it with Dorset County Council Highways and the bin should be

put in place in the next few weeks. DCC will then fill it with salt.

Salting / Gritting of North Road and Duck Street / Seahill Lane.

DCC Highways have verbally agreed to add North Road and Duck Street /

Seahill Lane to the Community Link Network. This route is salted / gritted

when snow is forecast. After snow has fallen these roads are ploughed and

salted / gritted as long as resources allow.

Clearing snow and ice yourself - guidance from the Department for

Transport.

Last winter many people helped keep pavements and public spaces around their

homes clear of snow. However, many people were put off doing so because of

fears of being sued. Read on for advice on your rights and responsibilities when

clearing snow and ice from public areas.

The law on clearing snow and ice from public spaces

There is no law stopping you from clearing snow and ice on the pavement

outside your property, pathways to your property or public spaces.

If an accident did happen, it's highly unlikely that you would be sued as long as

you:

are careful

use common sense to make sure that you don't make the pavement or

pathway clearly more dangerous than before

People using areas affected by snow and ice have a responsibility to be careful

themselves.

Tips and advice on clearing snow and ice

start early - it's much easier to clear fresh, loose snow compared to

compacted ice that has been compressed by people walking on it

don‟t use hot water - this will melt the snow, but may replace it with

black ice, increasing the risk of injury

be a good neighbour - some people may be unable to clear snow and

ice on paths from their property

if shovelling snow, think where you are going to put it so that it

doesn‟t block people‟s paths or drainage channels

make a pathway down the middle of the area to be cleared first, so you

have a clear surface to walk on

spreading some salt on the area you have cleared will help stop ice

forming - table salt or dishwasher salt will work, but avoid spreading

on plants or grass as they may be damaged by it

pay particular care and attention to steps and steep gradients

use the sun to your advantage - removing the top layer of snow will

allow the sun to melt any ice beneath; however you will need to cover

any ice with salt to stop it refreezing overnight

if there's no salt available, sand or ash are good alternative

CLAPPS MEAD PLAYING FIELD.

Clapps Mead was given to the village in 1938 by the Grafton Family. It is

owned and maintained by the Parish Council on behalf of the village as a public

area to be used in perpetuity as a Playing Field and Recreation Ground. The

management committee has to have representatives of both the Catholic and C

of E churches – this one of the 23 clauses set out in the transfer of the land.

West Dorset Leisure Holiday Limited kindly cut the main grass area on a

regular basis but all other work has to be carried out by volunteers.

The play equipment and fencing etc. is regularly inspected by volunteers and

repairs made as necessary. An annual safety inspection is carried out by RoSPA

each May.

Working Parties.

Many thanks to the families who came to help on Sunday 16 October. Work

carried out included strimming, cutting back of overgrown vegetation,

replacement of fencing and the general tidying up of Clapps Mead.

The climbing frame has had to be removed as it had reached the end of its life.

Consideration will be given to a possible replacement.

The next working party will be held in the spring.

Thanks are also due to everyone who has helped maintain Clapps Mead over

the years.

VEHICLE ACTIVATED 30MPG SPEED WARNING SIGN.

Connect have offered Chideock an electronic speed warning display sign to

remind westbound traffic through the village of the 30mph speed limit. The sign

would be mounted on the existing pole at the west end of Bilberry Close, below

the “No Footway” warning sign. It is hoped that it will deter drivers from

“surfing” between the speed cameras. The sign is battery operated and Connect

will provide two batteries, which should each work for about a fortnight before

needing to be recharged. It is hoped that someone will volunteer to look after

the operation of the sign and the recharging of the batteries. If you would be

willing to help then please contact the Clerk. Connect will give the sign to

Chideock Parish Council who will take responsibility for insuring it.

CHIDEOCK SOCIETY NEWS. Our AGM produced three bits of good news, a new Committee member, (warm

welcome to Rhoda Elwick), favourite choices for summer events and a very

informative and reassuring talk from our guest speaker Duncan Flint , the

Dorset 2012 Olympics Officer. Members took the opportunity to ask questions

about how the Olympic sailing events in Portland will impact on the county and

on the road network in particular including the A35. Duncan Flint described the

arrangements already in place in some areas including a 'real-time' bus stop

information service and the Dorset Voyager website giving up to date

information for those travelling in the area. These items will continue after the

games as part of the Olympics Legacy. He described many of the benefits which

will come from the regeneration projects in Weymouth and dispelled many

myths which have been circulated about Portland being cut off ;he gave

assurances about access with all the park and ride schemes already in place and

several positive ways to make the most of the whole event. As he said, this is

only for two weeks and it will never happen again in this country in our lifetime

or possibly our children's lifetime so make the most of it. There is much

speculation about the route of the Olympic torchbearers and nothing will be

decided until November, so watch out for the news and start thinking of ways

to celebrate and participate in this unique opportunity for Dorset. So Bring On

The Games!

www.teamdorsetchallenge.org or www.dorsetforyou.com/london2012/wpa or www.bringonthegames.co.uk

CHIDEOCK SOCIETY NEWS (continued)

The History Board.

We were given a preview of the History Board and Village Trail which, you

will be pleased to hear, is very nearly ready for completion and will soon be

placed near the bus stop in the Foss Orchard Village Car Park.

The Trail is being 'tested' and will be available at the Londis Village Shop.

2011-2012 Programme:

Tues Nov 8 Hy Duke Antiques Valuation Evening. Bring items for appraisal and valuation . Donations to the Weldmar HospiceTrust. Tues Dec 13 Christmas Entertainment including the Symondsbury Mummers. Don't miss them! Wed Jan 11 Skittles and Vittles at the Clockhouse Inn. Prizes. Tues Feb 14 Crazy Whist Social Evening with Valentine Themed prizes. No card skills needed. Tues Mar 13 Nancy Grace Archaeologist- What's been found on the Golden Cap Dig. Tues April 10 Who's been living in MY house? History of some of the old Houses in Chideock. May Date TBC Visit to the Bridport Gig Club for landlubbers. Fish and Chips after. June Date TBC Dartmoor Exploration led by Denys Brunsden. The eastern half this time. July Date TBC Guided walks around the village. Daytime or early evening.

CHIDEOCK SOCIETY NEWS (continued) Tree Project. We are progressing with the Woodland Trust FREE tree planting scheme MoreTrees-MoreGood and hope to identify areas for creating small woodlands and copses. Please contact a member of the committee, (numbers on front of magazine) if you would like more information and would like to be involved in the scheme. Calling New Residents. Don't forget, you are entitled to have a free copy of our Millennium Book, A Wander Through Chideock, an illustrated history of the village filled with photos and information of people, places and things you will find fascinating. MEMBERSHIP. It is still only £5.00 to join the Chideock Society. Call 489619 or 489422 for details.