Studland Parish News April 2019

St Nicholas Church Studland

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Note from the editor…

April already, where does the time go? Wandering around the village recently, the sight of lambs, and piglets, bluebells and muscari have filled my heart with smiles. The feeling of spring is certainly with me.

As we continue through the Lenten period, in the run up to Easter, our front cover reminds us life is a journey. As we recall the journey that Jesus took, we acknowledge that it’s not always easy or fun. But if we have faith and work together as family, friends, neighbours and community then those patches of rough road, broken bridges and unlit ways will give us courage to endure.

As you read through this edition you will find plenty of things happening to mark this important time in the Church calendar. I am pleased to say that I will be blessed with the presence of my three nieces during this time and look forward to them experiencing some of these events too.

As ever, there are many opportunities to get involved in the community. You will certainly find some interesting and important goings-on this month.

Thank you for the donations of carrier bags, more are always welcome.

Remember this is your Parish News, so please do feel free to send me your thoughts, feedback and ideas in order for the publication to keep evolving.

Happy April to all.

Sharon Westman, Editor

Gratefulness “Small grateful acts every day can uplift

us, make a difference for others, and help change the world.”

Blessing of the month You bless us with departures – for they

are a necessary part of our journey, necessary for arriving. May we be always ready to take leave, always

aware that very arrival is a prelude to departure, every birth a step toward

dying, and may we thus taste the blessing of being fully present where

we are.

May edition submission deadline is:

APRIL 14th

sharonywestman@gmail.com 01929 450358

Late contributions cannot be guaranteed.

To advertise please contact the Parish Secretary, Karon Quirey:

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Swanage and Studland Team Ministry

Team Rector The Very Revd John Mann The Rectory, 12 Church Hill, Swanage, BH19 1HU Tel. 01929 422916

Email: john.o.mann@btinternet.com

Team Office Tel. 01929 421117 Email: swanage.team@btconnect.com

St Nicholas Church, Studland

Resident Priest Rev’d Tony Higgins The Old School House, School Lane, Studland BH19 3AJ Tel. 01929 450691 Email: revtonyhiggins@btinternet.com

Church Wardens Barbara Matthews

Old Harry, The Glebe, Studland BH19 3AS Tel. 01929 450218 Email: barmat18@btinternet.com

Mr Eric Stobart Knapwynd, School Lane, Studland BH19 3AJ Tel: 01929 450222 Email: eric@thestobarts.co.uk

Hon. Treasurer Mr Andrew Goodwin St Nicholas Church Hall, Church Road, Studland, BH19 3AT Email: bayviewgardens@btinternet.com

Hon. Secretary Mr Iain Westman Westwood Cottage, Heath Green Road, BH19 3BY Tel. 01929 450358 Email: ipawestman@gmail.com

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The Team Rector Writes… Holy Week and Easter form the climax of the Christian Year, and for most clergy it is a time of much preaching and many extra services. Palm Sunday, which falls on 14th April in 2019, focuses on the arrival in Jerusalem of Jesus riding on a donkey, to the acclaim of the crowds, with Hosannas and the way strewn with palm branches. We shall read the account from Luke this year, but many churches also hear the whole Passion narrative as well. The scene is being set for Good Friday this early in the week, although Jesus himself returns each night to his friends in Bethany, where he is staying. On the evening of Sunday 14th this year, we shall have a “Come and Sing” Choral Evensong in St Mary’s, as we contemplate the beginning of the path to the Cross.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday continue our Lord’s pattern of visiting the city and temple and returning for quiet reflection in the evening across the Mount of Olives to the village beyond. On these days the focus for our services in the team of churches will be in St Mark’s. Each evening we shall read the ancient office of Compline, a service that contains psalms and beautiful night-time prayers. We enter the ‘retreat’ element of Jesus’ Holy Week, but also encounter the growing opposition. On Wednesday evening All Saints’ is providing an opportunity for us all to experience a Seder meal and learn more of the Passover tradition.

Maundy Thursday sees all the priests of the diocese attending the cathedral, at the Bishop’s invitation, for the annual Chrism service, at which the oils are blessed for the coming year and the whole fellowship of the diocesan clergy is united around the table of the Lord. In the evening we are back to St Mary’s for the Eucharist marking the Last Supper, the washing of the disciples’ feet and the stripping of the altars. We leave that service in silence and in darkness.

Good Friday will begin with Morning Prayer, as on any other day, and the next service is at 9.30am in St Mark’s - a quiet service of meditation on the Cross - but then at 10.00am the children are invited to St Mary’s with their parents for one of the regular Explore events, at which Easter activities - including painting hard-boiled eggs for rolling on Easter Sunday (details of that later!). Everything will be cleared away at 11.30am as we prepare for Three Hours meditation on Christ’s seven words from the Cross. That is 12.00pm to 3.00pm. It is a unique service in the year, divided into nine roughly even sections of twenty-minutes each, with a talk, a prayer and some silence, separated by a hymn or passion tide music. You are welcome to come and go during the course of the three hours. In the evening we drive out to Studland for an evening of Passiontide music and readings, as Good Friday ends with Jesus laid in the tomb.

Saturday is mostly a day of great activity, greenery is gathered, flowers arranged, fresh altar linens prepared and the liturgical violets and reds replaced with gleaming white or gold, as the churches are transformed in preparation for Easter. Then comes the two Church traditions around the lighting of the Easter fire signifying the resurrection of Christ. We know that Jesus rose from the dead during this night, and that any time after dusk we may announce the miracle of

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our Lord being alive. On the other hand, he wasn’t actually seen until dawn on the “first day of the week”. So, some churches have an “Easter Vigil” on the Saturday night after dark, others greet the dawn on Sunday morning with a fire and breakfast. In Swanage we do both across the traditions of our churches!

On the Saturday night - and it will have to be quite late this year as Easter is so far into April, so it is to be at 8.30pm - we gather in St Mary’s Church and, with a fire kindled outside, and reading from Scripture, we tell the story of our redemption, bringing the new Paschal Candle lit from the Easter fire, into the dark Church and gradually sharing the light of individual candles until the whole building is full of light. Symbolically it is a powerful moment with singing and reading drawing us to the moment of Alleluias and joy.

Sunday morning starts on the beach at dawn - and, literally it will be timed for dawn, so we hope for a clear sky and the sun coming up in all its glory. There will be a fire, and bread and fish and singing and prayers, recreating a place as of the revelation of the risen Christ to the disciples on the beach at Galilee. It is a glorious moment and brings Churches Together in Swanage to a combined celebration of the resurrection of Christ.

Then we move into our individual churches for the Easter Day services and the pathway through Holy Week from Palm Sunday to the Day of Resurrection is complete. It is indeed the most important eight days of the Christian Year. Please, try and experience as much of it as you can!

John Mann

Rectory Ramblings The Rectory Garden - Old gardens have the pleasant habit of turning up flowers in places where you thought there was nothing, and, in over-grown places, the work of gardeners from years gone by. This year we have continued to explore the sloping bed below the gable end of the rectory. With the help of Fresh Prospects some of the tough work was completed one morning in February, but thereafter Helen and I have been digging around, removing old well-established perennial weeds and discovering where carefully placed rockery stones have disappeared, under the slippage of soil and the ivy and rough undergrowth of many years of undisturbed, quiet, nature-taking-its-course.

What has emerged is a fine wall and, behind it, Helen has gradually uncovered one-by-one a line of retaining stones that reduce the overall depth of the bed, but give it structure and interest. It is tempting to stand, doing nothing, mug of tea in hand and contemplate what plan the gardener of fifty or more years ago had in laying it out in this way. We shall call a halt to the extent of the excavation for this year soon, as we shall be planting and tending what we have. To move further along the bed and expose more is the work of another winter and a few hours planning, come the autumn. In the meantime, we have the primroses and spring bulbs to enjoy. April is such a lovely month.

John Mann

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Rota for April 2019 for St. Nicholas Church

If unavailable, please arrange for someone else to cover.

DATE & TIME SERVICE SIDES PERSONS READER & READINGS Sunday April 7th

5th Sunday of Lent

8.00am

Holy Communion

BCP JM

Eric Stobart

Angela Myerscough Isaiah 43.16-21

Clergy John 12.1-8

Passiontide Begins

10.00am

Family Communion

AH

John Sanders

Audrey Farrell Isaiah 43.16-21

Clergy John 12.1-8

Sunday April 14th

Palm Sunday 10.00am

Worship Holy

Communion Common

JS

Robin & June

Hilton

Clergy Luke 13:1-9

Friday April 19th

Good Friday 6.30pm

Music & Meditation

for Good Friday AH

To be

announced

Readings for Good Friday read according to

the Order of Service

Sunday April 21st

Easter Day 8.00am

Holy Communion

BCP AH

Eric Stobart

Angel Myerscough Acts 10.34-43

Clergy John 20.1-18

10.00am Easter Family Communion

AH

Keith Tillyard

Janet Watts Acts 10.34-43

Clergy John 20.1-18

Sunday April 28th

Sunday after Easter

10.00 am

Worship Holy

Communion Common

JM

Sally Hogsflesh

Jane Hawksworth Acts 5.27-32

Clergy John 20.19-end

6.30pm

Pimm’s & Hymns

AH

Virginia & Eric

Stobart

Trish Moore Psalm 136.1-9

Clergy 1 Peter 1.3-12

JM: V Rev John Mann AH: Rev Tony Higgins JS: Rev John Staples

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St Nicholas Parish News We began Lent at 2.30pm on Ash Wednesday with a simple service reflecting in prayer, hymns and silence what we might tackle in our lives, that places barriers in our relationship with God. We were reminded by Holy Scripture (Isaiah 58. 1-12), we have a solemn duty to proclaim God’s love. In our

Gospel reading (John 8.1-11) though we are imperfect, we are not judged by Jesus but are shown the way to follow him, knowing that he came to us to intercede for imperfection. The period of Lent is so important to observe if we are to fully appreciate the immense joy that Easter brings. The Church looks quite barren through Lent, no flowers to enhance its natural beauty. Why do we approach Lent with a sense that we have to give up things, for a time of penitence? The tea and fellowship that followed our service contradicted the theme of the service in some ways. However, I could not help but think that having 27 people in the congregation for Ash Wednesday, when previously we had single figures, was a good thing. If abstinence makes us resentful of the period, we have missed the point of Lent. If we use this period positively the means justifies the end.

March was a busy month with events to plan, couples to prepare for the forthcoming marriages, children to baptise, all done in the name of Jesus Christ. If we do not use our time during Lent to find ways that puts Jesus at the centre of things then Lent has no point. During Lent we are thinking about Jesus teaching from “The Beatitudes” at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. His words are revolutionary, challenging and completely at odds with worldly values, especially many present values. Our reading from Isaiah at the start of our Ash Wednesday service, began “Shout out, do not hold back! Lift up your voice like a trumpet!” In the Gospel reading, Jesus listens to the accusers of the woman who has been adulterous. He suggests if anyone has nothing to feel guilty about, they carry out the custom of the age and stone her. The point of the story is they are just like us “not without sin” so they quietly melt away. Jesus does not condemn the woman, but tells her to go on her way, but to change her ways, ways that hurt others as well as God. I think this powerful story really tells us a lot about the path our Lenten journey should follow. Put another way to paraphrase St Paul, no pain, no gain.

Mothering Sunday is a great opportunity not only to thank our mothers and those who play the role of mothers in our lives, but to visit and recognise the

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role of our Mother Church throughout the year. I was reminded one year having rather rashly suggested a mother’s love was unique, that fathers are just as able to love their children. Though we may have ascribed gender to God it is good to remember the words in Communion Prayer in Common Worship, “How wonderful the works of your hand, O Lord. As a mother tenderly gathers her children, you embrace a people as your own.”

Whatever our understanding of the Church, it is worth remembering its purpose, to proclaim God’s love for us. It does get things wrong, it is subject to error, it does have people within it that behave contrary to its teaching. Thank God we have Jesus to guide us and ultimately allow us back on to the right path. Jesus words in the story are for us also, “Go your way, and from now on do not sin again”. At the end of the day these few words lead us towards the whole reason for Easter.

The interaction of the Mother Church is to be there to, “tenderly gather her children”. We are pleased to have our own Safeguarding Officer, Jane Hawksworth. She, as all current staff have, has attended professional safeguarding training. Not only does this help to ensure safe practice within the church but more importantly it is about making sure that the church is safe and welcoming place for those who may feel there is no other place to go. The first of the “Beatitudes” says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”. There is much for all of us to think about and act upon through Lent. From the Registers: 28th February - Funeral of Peter Basil Whitham 3rd March - Baptism of Poppy Willow Rose Friday York

Rev Tony Higgins (Resident Priest)

You are what you think about Negative thoughts can actually harm you, physically. In a recent study by the universities of Exeter and Oxford, it was found that if you listen to that critical inner voice, you will end up with an increased heart rate, consistent with feelings of being under threat and distress. On the other hand, positive thoughts have the opposite effect. Those in the study who were encouraged to be kind to themselves when things went wrong, reported more self-compassion, connection with others, and had feelings of relaxation and safety. No wonder that Paul urges us: “Brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things… And the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4: 8,9)

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National Trust

Mason’s marks have been identified for the first-time during conservation work on the outer bridge at Corfe Castle. The marks date from Tudor times and were found scratched into

the surface of stone blocks forming the arches of the bridge. “They are probably tally marks recording the work done in a day by a mason”, said Visitor Experience Officer Pam White. The stone piers of the outer bridge were built in the 1280s in the reign of Edward I and would originally have been topped by a timber platform. The Tudor arches were probably added by Henry VII when he spent a considerable sum making home improvements to what he hoped would be a country home for his mother, Lady Margaret Beaufort.

Several different marks were found on the northern section of the arches. Some were letters such as a W, H and N, others were parallel lines, simple right angles or crosses. “Conservation work on the castle continues to produce surprises,” said Pam. “The marks will be recorded and we are anxious to find comparable marks on local Tudor buildings.”

(Picture: One of the mason’s marks. National Trust/Pam White)

A sharp-eyed visitor to Dancing Ledge spotted this never before seen rock carving which National Trust archaeologists believe was the work of a 19th century quarryman. Barbara Matthewson of Hertfordshire contacted National Trust Ranger Jonathan Leyland with her discovery, and he was able to confirm that the carving of a sailing ship is the latest of more than 30 similar discoveries from the Purbeck coast. "I could imagine a quarryman sitting there on a nice sunny day doing a bit of carving", said Barbara. "I’m very pleased to have noticed it, and to have added a new carving to the list".

(Picture: The carving at Dancing Ledge. Barbara Matthewson)

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WI Meeting Wed 13th March 2019 Our President Doris Royal welcomed members and 5 guests. We were delighted to know there are 3 new members Barbara, Sharon and Pauline. We were informed that DFWI offices have been purchased at

Vickery Court, Poundbury and that Open Days will be offered. They are appealing for funds for furnishing. The per capita money from WI amounts to £1 per member sent to Dorset and pooling to National WI is used to help fund members attending major meetings. National WI raffle tickets have been issued and Angela has them. From County there was the adoption of the 2019/2010 budget for members to vote on. There was an A4 to sign if a visit to the Owl Sanctuary at Mere on Fri 21st June is of interest £10 and an early start. An opportunity to learn Paddle Boarding at Portland on Wed 17th July £10. Page 3 of the WI news had an advert for the Dorset Arts and Crafts event 2nd-6th August at the Purbeck school Wareham. Also noteworthy was the Love our Beach campaign on pages 6 and 7, an ACWW report about a new project. On Sat 6th April there is a craft workshop from 10-4 at Carey Hall. Loders Village hall, Bridport will be hosting a new members meeting. Skittles matches have to be played by Dec 1st and we now have to pay for hire of Skittles, £5, and a further £5 for hire of the alley. There was a volunteer form to sign for Camp Bestival a minimum of one whole day required. We have a cream tea booked for Fordingbridge Senior Citizens on Mon 29th April and Jam is requested for the trading stall. There is also a cream tea booked for the Verwood Friendship club on 15th August helpers and bakers needed for both events. Village events include the Gardening Club Spring Show on Sat 6th April 2.30pm and a Canzonetta concert with cream tea and cake on Sun 19th May at St Nicholas Church. Nomination forms were issued for our AGM in April.

Studland History Group The next meeting is on Wednesday 17th April, 2.30pm in the Village Hall. The speaker will be Steve Roberts, “The Home Guard – Fact and Fiction”. All welcome. Visitors £3.50 to include tea/coffee and biscuits. Annual subscriptions of £17 are due this month. This covers all meetings. On 15th May we have “A Freezing Horror”, the wreck of the Halsewell 1786, by Philip Browne. This happened near Worth Matravers. There will be a visit to Corfe Castle Museum on 19th June with a talk by Louise Haywood. Over the years we have built up a collection of donated archive material of Studland, ranging from old photos, postcards and even some pieces of leather work made by Studland Art Industries at Full Stop, (now Sandyholme). We would be very happy to receive any donated items of Studland interest, to preserve for prosperity. These would be displayed at various events.

Joyce Meates. Secretary. 01929 439245

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STUDLAND GARDENING ASSOCIATION The Spring Show is imminent. If you haven’t entered before why not have a go? Each year we try to visit a neighbouring garden of interest. For 2019 we are delighted that members have the opportunity to spend an afternoon in Encombe House

gardens. This will be on Saturday 1st June, for a £2.00 donation. Contact me if you wish to attend. Also, this summer we are arranging to open five village gardens to the public in aid of the Lewis-Manning Hospice, along with rides up to Ballard Down. Tickets and route maps will be available at the starting point of the tour: the gate from Middle Beach car park to: 3 Marine Terrace Some dates for your diary: 2nd April - Show entries in the Village Hall committee room; 6th April - Spring Show, staging 9-12, open at 2:30; 27th April - Plant Sale in Village Hall 2:30 – 4:00; 1st June - Members only visit to Encombe House gardens; 15th June - Five village gardens open in aid of Lewis-Manning; 30th July - Summer Show entries; 3rd August - Summer Show. And don’t forget April is the time for sowing your potatoes.

Geoff Willcocks, Secretary

01929 450342 geoff.studland@gmail.com

Middle Beach Update - The National Trust team would like to invite you to view some conceptual images of a new Middle Beach café this month following a request for more information at the Studland

Parish Council meeting back in January. Come and view the conceptual designs for the café, facilities and communal area planned for the NE corner of the Middle Beach car park with its sister satellite unit in the Lower Coombe providing a summer season takeaway offer. The aim of the images is to inspire you to see what is possible in this location and to get the feel of a future café that aims to meet the needs of the community and visitors, including wonderful views and lots of indoor seating so you can sip a warming coffee on those rainy autumn days. Come and meet Gina Hardy, Senior Project Manager for the Trust who will explain more and is keen to know what you think.

Our drop-in sessions will be on Saturday 6th April at the Middle Beach café in Studland (11am-3pm) and Thursday 11th April at Studland Village Hall (12-3pm). There will also be a presentation at the next Studland Parish Council meeting on Monday 15th April during the public session.

Please contact Gina Hardy on gina.hardy@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information or if you are unable to make these drop-in sessions but would like to see the images and talk through the conceptual designs.

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Studland Parish Council Update: The Council met on Monday 18th March. No members of the public were present.

Emma Wright, from the National Trust, provided a monthly report. Some key points from their presentation were: * Winter conservation work has now largely been completed. Ponies have been moved back to Harmony Valley. Cattle are at Hartland and will return in the Spring. There have been some issues with culverts blocked after heavy rain and these are being cleared. * A section of the bank below Fort Henry has come away, caused by the heavy rain. Following an inspection, the NT will move the fence line back as well as the interpretation board. The NT policy is not to protect or retain Fort Henry, and will allow erosion to continue. * Work to repair South Beach gabions was due to start on 18th March * The NT has pruned back the bushes around the car park by the Village Hall, as requested by SPC. The NT is asking if there are volunteers in the village who would like to take on responsibility for keeping this car park pruned: if there are, please could you contact either the Clerk (Tina Foster) or myself.

Cllr Nigel Dragon gave a report on Purbeck District Council. This was Nigel’s last visit to the SPC as our PDC representative: PDC is about to be abolished, and wrapped into the new Unitary Dorset Council. Nigel said that the planning submission from Knoll House Hotel was not discussed in February, and is not on the March Planning Committee agenda, which will be the last for PDC. The next possible date when the planning submission might be discussed will be in June, as part of the new set up under the Dorset Unitary Council. Cllr Cherry Brooks gave an update from Dorset CC. The new Dorset Unitary Council comes into effect on 1 April; budgets have been approved. There was a discussion at a recent Shadow Council meeting about the role of Parish and Town Councils and their interaction with the new Council, but decisions on this were deferred until after the May Council elections. The Chairman gave his thanks to Nigel and Cherry for their time and efforts, and their support to Studland.

A number of planning applications came to the Council. The Council did not object to two developments on Brownsea Island proposed by the National Trust: a larger bird hide, and improved access to the Villa. The Council did vote to object to plans for Homelands on the basis of its scale and infringement on the privacy of neighbouring houses; the SPC did not object to proposed developments at 1 Vine Cottage.

A Councillor, and the Acting Parish Clerk, had met with representatives from the Highways Authority about the damages of speeding traffic, and the possibility of having a pedestrian crossing for the main Swanage / Ferry Road, near the shop. SPC have been informed that for this to be considered we will need to show the

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extent of community feeling on this matter; only after that would a feasibility study be conducted. A motion on this will be submitted to the April SPC meeting.

Under Chairman’s Announcements I reported on the excellent Volunteer of the Year awards at Purbeck District Council (see separate article) where our nominee, Stephen Yeoman, was honoured.

I also had attended a meeting – together with Councillors from other Parishes and Town Councils - with Mike Kean and Nick Purchase of the Ferry Company. A brief summary of this meeting is: The Ferry Company are unhappy that their proposed fare increases were not accepted by the Inspector. At this stage, they are proposing that they will purchase a new ferry (at a date yet to be decided) and that in the meantime, the Directors would not take dividends from the company until a reserve fund of sufficient size has been built. In return the Ferry Company has said it will, in December 2019, seek new fare increases from April 2020, and they would like Councils in Purbeck and Poole and Bournemouth to support and not oppose this application. Their proposals would include a 10% increase in car fares from April 2020, and then annual increases in line with inflation (measured by CPI). SPC will consider its response when the Ferry proposals become clearer.

I had also received a letter asking for funding for the Studland Art Group. This will be considered in April.

Under other updates, the fingerpost at Woodhouse is to be repaired; the Parish Council is looking to repair other fingerposts around the village. New litter bins for the village have been ordered.

Under Finances, SPC agreed to buy a new lap top for the Clerk, and to transfer some money from our current account to our savings account. We also agreed to set up a working party, to report to the April SPC, to propose a financial plan for SPC for 2019 / 20.

SPC passed a series of other motions: * To request from the PDC Tree Officer an explanation as to why the application for a group TPO for the whole site of Knoll House Hotel was not accepted. * To ask for a grant for £200 from Dorset CPRE as a contribution to the costs of replacing the arm of the fingerpost by the Village Church Cross. * That Studland enters the Best Kept Village competition again. * That SPC takes ownership of Beach Road toilets and associated land from PDC. * To contact the Highways Authority to place three sets of “Slow” warning signs on the north side of the junction with the Village Stores, and three more sets on the south side.

The meeting finished at 21.25. The next meeting of SPC will be on Monday 18th April 2019 at 19.30. Members of the public are most welcome to attend and raise matters under the public participation section.

Nick Boulter, Chairman

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Studland Volunteer of the Year – Stephen Yeoman Each year Purbeck District Council organises an award ceremony for the “volunteers of the year”. Each Parish and Town Council is asked to nominate their candidate, and all attend, with their sponsor, at the Awards ceremony. This year’s ceremony was held in the Council Chambers at Purbeck District Council on Tuesday12th March. In Studland we are blessed with many individuals who contribute huge amounts of their time and energy, and it would be good to nominate all volunteers. But we can only nominate one for this award, and this year, the SPC nominated Stephen Yeoman. Most of you will know Stephen and the huge amount he does for the village, but here are some of his contributions:

*Stephen was a key member of the fundraising team for the rebuilding of the Village Hall in 2006. * He has been a Trustee of the Village Hall since 1999, and is the go-to person for all matters relating to the Village Hall. He is also the Fire Officer, and latterly has become the Booking Secretary – which can feel like a full-time job.

* Stephen was a member of the Steering Group for the Studland Parish Plan. * Stephen is well known as Chairman of the Studland Gardening Association, and was also Treasurer and then Secretary between 1997 and 2018. * He is heavily involved in the Badminton Club (and was Secretary for a while), and in the Carpet Bowls (of which he has been Chairman for some years). * Stephen is the Studland promoter for Artsreach, and has brought many excellent concerts to Studland. * He is a valued member of the Village Fete committee and the Harvest Festival Supper. * Stephen also sings with the Belvedere Singers, and is a Trustee of the charity, and Music Librarian to the choir.

Stephen is entirely trustworthy, and takes responsibility for ensuring many village events and activities run smoothly – without taking any credit for himself. We are very grateful for all the voluntary work that Stephen and other volunteers undertake!

Nick Boulter, Chairman, SPC

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COUNTRYSIDE CODE Respect – Co-operate with people at work in the countryside. For example, keep out of the way when farm animals are being gathered or moved and follow directions from the farmer. Protect – Fires can be as devastating to wildlife and habitats as they are to people and property, so, be careful with naked

flames and cigarettes at any time of year. Sometimes, controlled fires are used to manage vegetation, particularly on heaths and moors between 1st October and 15th April, but if a fire appears to be unattended the report it by calling 999. Enjoy – Check weather forecasts before you leave. Conditions can change rapidly especially on mountains and along the coast, so don’t be afraid to turn back. When visiting the coast check for tide times, don’t risk getting cut off by rising tides and take care on slippery rocks and sea-weed.

Brain Power

Below you will see six glasses. Three of these glasses contain orange. Moving only ONE glass, can you arrange the glasses such that those containing the orange are together?

Answer on page 19

Amazing Studland

‘The aliens have landed’

Non-native, or alien, species in the UK arrive in many ways. Deliberate introduction, stowaways, escapes, unwanted pets. Most don’t survive as they can’t adapt. However, some thrive, and become part of our everyday species, for example:

Grey squirrels - in the UK since the 1800’s, their native home is North America. Ring Necked Parakeets - from Asia, but in Studland we have our very own group. Sika Deer - introduced to Brownsea Island in the 1890’s, but naturally come from the Far East. Being good swimmers, they easily escaped to the mainland.

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‘A new alien - Studland continues to amaze’

Many assume that all dolphins live in saltwater, this is not the case. 5 species of dolphins thrive in freshwater. Primarily found in Amazon, Ganges, Yangtze, Mekong and Indus rivers. But it has been discovered that Studland is to say hello to its next non-native animal.

A spokesperson for the National Trust explains, “You can imagine our disbelief when a sighting of dolphins was reported at Little Sea! But after some lengthy investigation we caught sight ourselves. The 2 dolphins have been monitored for a while now. We needed to ensure they didn’t create a frail loop in the ecosystem of the lake. They seem to have adapted well and are not giving us any cause for concern. We don’t know how long they have been here, but think they were possibly dumped as unwanted show animals.”

River dolphins do not act like sea dolphins. They spend majority of their time at the bottom of river and lake beds using their snouts to find mud-loving fish and crustaceans. So, don’t expect to see any displays of them leaping out of the water, though if you are lucky you may see them coming up for air.

Get Involved: The public are politely asked not to disturb the pair, but urged to report any sightings and submit any photos to help with the ongoing research which is being conducted. Why not head down to one of the hides located at Little Sea and do some investigating.

Name Competition: It has been decided to name the newcomers. It is believed, from the colourings and markings and behaviour observed so far, that the pair consists of a male and female juvenile. Please send your name ideas to: sharonywestman@gmail.com by April 14th. The wining names will be chosen by the research team and announced in the next edition.

Who knows, maybe this couple will result in producing the next familiar sight in Studland? Just like the sea dolphins often spotted around Durlston. Another reason to call Studland, ‘Amazing’.

(Pics courtesy of research team)

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Community Speed Watch Group A scheme to help people reduce speeding traffic though the community. Enables volunteers to work within their community and with the police to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding and to help control the problem locally, and prosecute repeat offenders.

We need a minimum of 6 people in order to operate such a scheme, full training would be given. Interested? Give your name and contact details to the editor who will co-ordinate with local police contacts accordingly.

Studland Flower Festival “A World of Colour” – Floral displays, refreshments, lunches, cream teas and lots of cake – Free Guide. In aid of Dorset& Somerset Air Ambulance and Clic Sargent children’s cancer charity. Fri 24th May 18:30 opening service Sat 25th May 10-5, Sun 26th May 11-5, Mon 27th May 10-5

Dorset Fingerpost signs. The Purbeck Society On Friday the 12th of April the Purbeck Society will be holding a talk in the Community Room of the Mowlem Theatre in Swanage on the Dorset Fingerposts. Roger Bond will supply a presentation on these Dorset road signs. Studland Parish has two fingerpost signs. All are welcome to this meeting, there is a charge of £3 (free entry to members). www.purbecksociety.co.uk Peter Bowyer, Chairman, The Purbeck Society (the Civic Society for south Purbeck).

Freecycle Freecycling is the act of giving away usable unwanted items to others instead of disposing of them in landfills. If you have anything you wish to freecycle then please send the editor a short description along with your contact details. This month’s items:

Items Details Contact Mirror Rustic Silver Framed Mirror (25” x 32”) The Editor

St Nicholas Canzonetta Concert 19th May 3pm for Lewis-manning Hospice which is in urgent need of funds, £10 concert and cream tea with cake afterwards.

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The Double D Great Escape 16 people are taking part in this event on the 30th March. They are doing it in support of Dani & Dan Elm's fund-raising efforts for specialised equipment needed by Dani to assist her with her life changing disability following the tragic traffic accident in October

2018, in which they lost their beloved 4-year-old daughter, Darcy-May. Teams of 2 will endeavour to escape from Exeter police station on Saturday, 30th March and try and make their way back to Swanage, without money or bank cards to pay for transport, will they do it??

Our very own LAUREN CHURCHILL will be taking part in this. Please get behind Lauren and sponsor her if you can. Forms are available in Studland Stores and Old Harry Bar.

GOOD LUCK LAUREN

Reminder Just a friendly reminder that from April 1st to September 30th, cars will only be permitted to travel one way (clockwise) around The Glebe. This is to help with visibility and ensure the smooth flow of traffic during the busy summer period and keep cyclists and walkers safe by preventing cars from coming down the lane with right of way. Thank you for your co-operation.

Julie Dyball

World Day of Prayer Thank you to all those who attended or supported our service this year on 1st March. A total of £202 was raised for the benefit of the women of Slovenia. Barbara Matthews

Christian Aid 2019 Thank you to all those who attended or supported our Ash Wednesday service on March 6th. £230 was raised from the Service and the Tea for the benefit of Christian Aid. Barbara Matthews

Dan and Dani Fund Thank you to everyone who came along to the Pancake race on March 2nd. A total of £55 was raised for the Dan and Dani fund. Mandy Best

Brain Power Answer: Simply take the second glass and pour the orange into the fifth glass.

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Something for the children…

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THE LAST SUPPER BY LEONARDO DA VINCI

As we approach Holy Week and Easter, our minds are drawn to the Last Supper. The scene has been painted numerous times but one of the most famous paintings is by Leonardo da Vinci and there is a small copy of it in St Nicholas Church. It also featured in the story line of ‘The Da Vinci Code’ by Dan Brown. But where can you see the original?

Last October, after a holiday in Sicily, we decided to stop off in Milan for 3 days to see the famous Cathedral and La Scala Opera House. Looking up what else there was to see, we were surprised to find that the ‘The Last Supper’ is in a convent in Milan on the wall of the refectory. However, I was sad to find that timed entry tickets were sold out for 3 months! The Tourist Office confirmed this but suggested we went to the ticket office early the next day to see if they had any returns. This we did but there were no spare tickets. Standing outside for inspiration, I was approached by a woman who offered me 2 tickets. They seemed genuine and she only wanted face value of 12€. It transpired she was a Korean Tourist guide waiting for her group and that virtually all the tickets are sold to tourist agencies. So, half an hour later we entered the refectory along with 20 Koreans!

The refectory is a large plain room and The Last Supper almost 9 m wide is painted on one end wall with a crucifixion scene on the other. It has been wonderfully restored and full of bright colour. Leonardo painted the picture when he was in Milan between 1494 and 1498.

It is a miracle that it is still intact, albeit heavily restored, as the building was bombed in the war and had no roof for several years! Admission is for 20 people and you get precisely 15 minutes before you are moved on but you have the chance to just quietly contemplate the scene of this beautiful painting.

It was suggested in ‘The Da Vinci Code’ that the person sitting to the right of Jesus is not St John as traditionally believed but in fact Mary Magdalene due to the long curly hair. I don’t know about that and if so, where is St John? Whatever, it is a wonderful contemplative picture and well worth a visit-but make sure you book a ticket, months ahead, or hope for a miracle such as happened to us.

Andy and Virginia Morris

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PBCG (Purbeck Business & Community Group)

Set up to provide people in local small businesses and charities

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Please contact the Parish Secretary,

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Telephone: 01929 421117

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Studland Picture Gallery from March…

Please share your photos - email sharonywestman@gmail.com