CHIDEOCK NEWS(including Seatown & North Chideock)

DECEMBER 2016 - JANUARY 2017

CHIDEOCK NEWS (including Seatown & North Chideock)

DEC 2016/JAN 2017

PARISH COUNCIL CLERK Sal Robinson, 60 North Allington, Bridport (01308 426327) PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN Cllr. Roger Carey, 2 Pettycrate Lane (489782) CHIDEOCK W.I. CHAIRMAN Mary Rogers (01297 489452) VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS Sue Walliker (01297 489545) CHIDEOCK PLAYERS Hilary Baker, Annables, North Road, Chideock (01297 489555) CHIDEOCK SOCIETY 01297 489052/ 489 298 /422/619 /477/ 01308 426327 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 Hunt, Longwood, Chideock Hill (01297 489417) ST. GILES CHURCH BELL CAPTAIN Mr. Dave Symonds, Dormer Cottage (01297 489644) ST. GILES CHURCH PCC Mrs. Valerie Hunt, Longwood, Chideock Hill (01297 489417) FRIENDS OF ST. GILES Mrs J. Campbell, Wallbridge House, Mill Lane .(01297 489121) CHIDEOCK ART GROUP Liz Neumann, Chideock (01297 480855) 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 Mrs. Emma Roberts (01308 423502)

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SERVICES AT ST. GILES 4th December 2nd Sunday after Advent 11am Village Service (+ Coffee) 11th December 3rd Sunday after Advent 11am Holy Communion 18th December 4th Sunday after Advent 6pm CAROL SERVICE 24th December CHRISTMAS EVE 6pm HOLY COMMUNION 25th December Christmas Day 10am Radio St. Giles 1st January The naming of Jesus 11am Village Service (+coffee) 8th January Epiphany 11am Holy Communion 15th January 2nd Sunday after Epiphany 11am Chideock Praise 22nd January 3rd Sunday after Epiphany 11am Holy Communion 29th January ‘ Candlemas’ 11am Morning Prayer 4pm Taize Service 5th February 4th Sunday before Lent Village Service (+coffee) CHURCH OF OUR LADY, QUEEN OF MARTYRS & ST. IGNATIUS CHURCH AND VILLAGE HISTORY EXHIBITION OPEN DAILY 10-4pm Parish Priest: Fr. Richard Meyer - Friday, 2nd. 10 am Mass Thursday, 8th. 1.00 pm Christingle with St Catherine's School Year 3s Friday, 9th. 10 am Mass Saturday 10th. 6 pm Vigil Mass followed by Christmas Cheer in the museum Friday 16th. 10 am Mass Friday 23rd. 10 am Mass Sunday 25th. 10 am Christmas Day Mass Friday 30th. 10 am Mass January Friday 13th. 10 am Mass Saturday 14th. 6 pm Vigil Mass Friday 20th. 10 am Mass Friday 27th. 10 am Mass Saturday 28th. 6 pm Vigil Mass See Church Noticeboard or www.chideockmartyrschurch.org.uk for more info. DEADLINE DATE : Items for inclusion in the FEB 2017 magazine to: Ms. 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 Wed 18th January 2017. Wanted: a new Treasurer for St Giles Church. We are looking for a Treasurer to take over as soon as possible. If you are interested in the position or would like to know more about it please contact the Church Warden, Val Hunt, on 01297 489417.

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CHIDEOCK VILLAGE HALL Chairman: Richard Benjamin (489298) Treasurer: Roger Carey (489782) Secretary: Vabessa Glenn 01297 480810 Table Tennis Group Liaison Roger Carey (489782) Hall available as a venue for regular events/special occasions. BOOKINGS/ENQUIRIES Sue Walliker 01297 489545. For more information please contact the bookings secretary (see above for telephone numbers) or refer to http://www.chideockandseatown.co.uk/ and go to Village Hall page. We are pleased announce that Vanessa Glenn has agreed to be the new village hall secretary and her contact number is 01297 480810. The village hall committee also wish to thank two residents for their kind donation of their winnings from the 100 Club to the village hall. All donations are very gratefully received and will go into our kitchen refurbishment fund. BINGO/WHIST DATES all sessions start 7.30pm Thursdays BINGO 1st & 15th December WHIST 8th, 22nd & 29th December

BINGO 5th & 19th January WHIST 12th & 26th January

Christmas Carols at St. Giles Our carol service this year will be on Sunday 18th December at 6 pm. We shall be starting choir practices on Thursday, 3rd November at 6pm in the church. If you enjoy singing and would like to join our special Christmas choir why not come along to our first practice for this enjoyable event at the start of our Christmas celebrations? For more information ring Sue Pettifer (01297 489260). Cantamus Advent Concert at Church of Our Lady Please join us for "All So Still" on Saturday 3rd December at 7pm, with joyful carols and music by Chilcott, Britten and Bach. Tickets are £8 to include delicious interval refreshments, from 01308 488348, info@chideockmartyrschurch.org.uk or on the door. See also www.cantamus-dorset.org.uk.

Deep South Gospel Show with The Deep South Hot 3. At St Giles Church at 7pm on Saturday 3rd December. Admission by programme available from the village shop or contact Val Hunt on 01297 489417. £10 to include light refreshments Come and enjoy listening to, and joining in with, songs and hymns you will know and love.

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New Defibrillator for Chideock Tuesday 6th December at 12.00 Noon at The George Inn Chideock The Defibrillator Steering Group are delighted to announce that with the support of Palmers Brewery Ltd and Landlord Jamie the village has a new defibrillator installed. Please come and join in the ceremony when Chair of the Parish Council, Roger Carey, cuts the ribbon to declare it operational. The celebration will continue inside at The George. Tuesday 10th January 2017 in the Village Hall Training in CPR & Defibrillator will take place. Two sessions will be available: 14.30 and 18.00 Please come and learn or update yourselves in the important techniques, everyone is welcome. To attend please give your name to Heather Tel: 01297489677 or email : heather2KC@waitrose.com

Chideock Community Café

3rd Friday of the month @ 2pm in the village hall. Come along with friends or meet new

friends. If you would like to come along but need assistance getting to the hall,

call me Jane 01297 489996 Tea/Coffee & Cakes/biscuits available

We look forward to seeing you!!

This is not a fund raising event

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CHIDEOCK CHATTERS … I started ‘Chideock Chatters’ a while ago for women to get together, have a chat, a glass of wine and meet others. Whilst there are lots of groups meeting during the day, there wasn’t anything for working ladies or ladies who have other commitments in the day time. So we meet in the evenings! The group has been a success and we have a ‘get together’ in one of the local pubs or the village hall every 6 weeks or so.

If you would like to join in and come to a ‘get together’, please email or phone me and I will put you on the mailing list. jane@warren-house.com tel no. 01297 489996

A Social Club for the Visually Impaired with free transport.

Bridport Blind Club is a social club for the visually impaired people of Bridport and District. Though we are known as the Blind Club almost all of our members have some degree of sight. We meet twice a month for a talk or a song , a chat and an afternoon tea. If you are interested for yourself or someone else who is visually impaired, please get in touch. We can generally provide transport to meetings. We have games, speakers, trips or music followed by an afternoon tea. We are supported by our volunteers and the volunteer drivers from Brit Valley Rotary Club, Bridport Lions and Beaminster and by our link with Dorset Blind Association. We are pleased to say that we are welcoming new members and hope to hear from people who would like to join. As well as seeking members we are also seeking volunteers and drivers especially from the Bride Valley, Charmouth, Chideock and Beaminster. Please contact: - ian.ibbotson@btinternet.com Tel 01308 898484 or Ann Cook tel 01308 427915 COMMUNITY POLICING … I am your local PCSO and should you wish to contact me: PCSO Luke White E-mail: luke.white@dorset.pnn.police.uk

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CHIDEOCK ART GROUP We meet in the Village Hall on Mondays at 2pm. All abilities are very welcome. For more details, please contact: Liz [01297 480855] Jane [01297 489996] or Sue [01297 489520] [Members £45 for 10 sessions including tea and coffee. Non-members £10 to attend each tutor session] Spring programme 2017 Monday January 9th 2pm Village Hall Happy New Year! Untutored session

– Still Life – Sea Shells. Monday January 16th 2pm Village Hall

Sue Barnes – Preparation for next year - Calendar 2018! Please bring previous work and images from our village.

Monday January 23rd 2pm Village Hall

Untutored - an opportunity to follow up on work from Jan 16th

Monday January 30th 2pm Village Hall

Sue Barnes ‘Calendar 2018’

Monday February 6th 2pm Village Hall

Untutored - an opportunity to follow up on work from Jan 30th

Monday February 13th Half term - no session CHIDEOCK SOCIETY Last event. Teacakes, crumpets, photos and films were a good mix on a cloudy November afternoon. Excellent catering from Sally Coade, Lyn Crisp, and Jean Jones' family kept the cups and plates full. We were very pleased to welcome many recent, long-term and former residents to view a collection of postcards and photos which have appeared since we printed 'A Wander Through Chideock' in 2000. Thanks to both Antony Broad who put them on to a CD and Sal Robinson who set up and showed them on our projector. Some are quite rare and we are very grateful to Tony and Pam Fuller who negotiated with the former owner to offer the collection to the Society. We had another wonderful collection of photos brought in that afternoon by the Symes family ,who have very kindly allowed them to be put on a disc so we can share them with the village. Some research will be needed to identify the

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Chideock people featured, so another such afternoon will be held to show them and more films of Chideock which are in our archive. Update on Projects. Hope you have noticed the refurbished Noticeboards. Many thanks to Richard Benjamin and Paul Simpson for the work. No more soggy posters flying away in the wind. Tree Care. A small, dedicated team worked alongside the National Trust Warden to give some TLC to over 800 saplings which you may have helped plant replacing the old hedge boundaries on the East cliff at Seatown. They weeded, re-staked , stomped bracken and secured the windbrake in just over 2 hours. Thanks to Paul and Gill Simpson, Richard Benjamin and Jon Sibthorpe NT warden who says the trees are doing well and we have only lost 20 or so. Seatown Regeneration Project. By the time you read this, a presentation of this project will be made at the Dorset Coast Forum Annual Meeting. A representative from Dept. for Communities and Local Government will be present to hear about the Dorset projects like ours seeking funding from the Coastal Revival Funding scheme. We will report back at the next event. NEXT EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED! Tuesday 13th December. 7.15 for a 7.30 pm start. Kate Adie, broadcaster, former BBC Chief correspondent and best-selling author , will give a presentation in the Village Hall based on her recent book, 'Fighting on the Home Front' about the role women played during World War I. Her research found many women in Dorset villages who, as well as their domestic work, kept things going while the men were away and in the process acquired their own rights , often an independent income and helped to win the war. Entrance by ticket only: From December 1st All Tickets £10.00. ************************************************************* New permanent residents may have a free copy of 'A Wander Through Chideock' while stocks last. Please call 01297 489477 or 489422 to arrange collection. Parish maps are available from Moores Bakery, Morcombelake or from 01297 489422. TABLE TENNIS IN CHIDEOCK VILLAGE HALL. There are now three full size tables available. Sessions are held on the first Tuesday and Wednesday and the third Tuesday and Wednesday of every month. Tuesday time is 6pm to 8pm and Wednesday time is 2pm to 4pm. This is a friendly informal group and new visitors are always welcome to pop along and have a game. Just turn up! There is a small charge to cover overheads. For more information please phone Roger Carey on 01297 489782.

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DIAL A FRIEND – COASTAL CLUSTER Maybe you know of someone, or you happen to be that someone, who lives alone and has little social contact. Are you aware of what is available? Do you live in the Chideock, Morcombelake or Lyme Regis areas and would like even a brief visit, maybe simply for a talk. We are members of a Team from these local churches. Would you like to meet us and see what we can share together? If you would then please just call Anne: 01297 442 558; Ann: 01297 489 532. Chideock Village Hall fund raising Thanks to everyone who supported our recent events. We are holding a Christmas Fair on 26th November. There will be stalls, refreshments and of course Santa's grotto. Santa is arriving at 12 noon. If you would a stall or would like to offer help or raffle prizes please ring Bev 01297 489302 or Nicky 01297 480918 100 PLUS CLUB October Draw which took place on 25 October 2016 results … 1st prize No. 173 Nadia Craton £30 2nd prize No. 159 Mrs Pat Cole £20 3rd prize No. 65 Brian Chapple £10 4th prize No. 81 Eddie Brown £10 Thank you for your support. Dear Friends, The prize money each month will be increasing from October 2016, as follows : 1st prize - £30; 2nd prize £20, 3rd prize £15 (instead of £10), 4th prize £10. Christmas – 10x bonus prizes of £5 each (instead of 2x bonus of £15 each) Easter – 10x bonus prizes of £5 each (instead of 2x bonus prizes of £15 each) Many thanks for your support over the year. Tony Fuller, 01297 489477. Chideock Parish Council News. The Clerk has a new e-mail address – chideock@dorset-aptc.gov.uk – this is because the old one no longer works, so if you have used it since mid March the Clerk will not have received your e-mail. Or contact her by phone – 01308426327. You can help! If you have an idea of benefit to the village then please contact a councillor or the Clerk. …/

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A35 Bypass. Six residents have come forward to form a Working Group. If anyone else is interested in being involved please contact the Clerk who will put you in touch with the group. Dorset Association of Town and Parish Councils AGM. The Dorset Association of Parish & Town Councils’ Annual General Meeting on 5th November was attended by Councillors Geraghty and Campion with Parish Clerk Sal Robinson. This was an opportunity to meet councillors from across Dorset, to exchange ideas and experience and to vote on matters as a county-wide body. Chideock Parish Council’s motion that Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty be Statutory Consultees in Planning Applications was passed by 42 votes to 2. The motion for a 20 mph speed limit on single track highways with no footway/pavement was defeated – after some debate, centred on the speed limit proposed - by 32 votes to 18. There was general approval for some action, however, and this issue will continue to be discussed. Any views/questions on these matters can be forwarded to the Clerk at Chideock@dorset-aptc.gov.uk Poaching. PSCO Ash, Dorset Police, has reported concerns from the gamekeeper at Chideock Manor regarding poaching in the North Chideock area. Shots have been heard, vehicles heard making off at speed when approached, and marbles/lead shot located. Police are increasing late patrols in the area, and ask the public to report any suspicious activity immediately, so that we can challenge those responsible can be challenged and any offences dealt with. Come and Have Your Say at a Parish Council Meeting. The Parish Council exists to represent YOU, the residents of Chideock, Seatown and most of North Chideock, and is funded by a small part of the Council Tax which you all pay. There is a “Democratic Period” at every meeting. So if you have got something on your mind which you think the Parish Council should know about and / or do something about, then come along and tell councillors about it. Parish Councils have few powers, but they can, and do, try to get those who do have the powers to do what needs to be done. During the winter Chideock Parish Council is meeting at 10:00 am on the last Tuesday of the month but the meetings will be at 7 pm when the lighter evenings are with us again. There is no meeting in August or December. Obscured Road Signs. A reminder that it is the responsibility of the owner or occupier of land or property to ensure that vegetation growing on their land does not obscure any road traffic sign.

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Clearing vegetation near a road, ditch, brook or river. Please ensure that any bushes / trees / brambles etc. overhanging pavements / footpaths are cut back to allow pedestrians to safely walk along without going onto the highway to avoid this vegetation (This is particularly necessary on narrow lanes without footways.) Also, please make sure that, when strimming banks or pruning hedges / trees close to a public highway, ditch, brook or river, all detritus is removed and not allowed to block up drains, gullies and culverts or fall into the ditch, brook or river. Clear a Drain! When you are out walking on any of the side roads and you see a drain blocked or partially blocked by leaves, mud or other debris then please give it a bit of a clean with your boot or stick. DCC Highways are doing their best but there are an awful lot of drains in Dorset, not to mention potholes etc. If you think that the drain is actually blocked inside or find another Highway problem then let DCC Highways know, either by phone on 01305 221020 or via the dorsetforyou.com website, or contact a member of the Flood Group or the Clerk. Do not attempt to clear blocked drains on the A35. Contact Connect on 01404 823381 or a member of the Flood Group or the Clerk. MEET THE BISHOP The new Bishop of Sherborne, the Rt. Rev. Karen Gorham, will be joining members of the Golden Cap team for a lunch on Tuesday, January 31st 2017 in Hawkchurch Village Hall, from midday to 3:00:pm. This is an open invitation to meet her whilst enjoying a pleasant lunch. Fifty places are available, so it is first come, first served. If you would like to be there please register your attendance with Margaret Trafford at margaret.trafford@live.co.uk or phone Sue Pettifer on 489260 DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL - HOME LIBRARY SERVICE Do you know someone in Chideock who would like to borrow library books, but is unable to get to the library easily? They may be entitled to use the Home Library Service which can organise the delivery of library books by volunteers free, to their home at regular intervals. For more details contact: Melodie on 07834653348

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THE CHIDEOCK LUNCHEON CLUB This year we shall meet on Monday 19th December for our Christmas lunch. Please note the change from Tuesday to Monday, so as to leave you all free to come to the Christmas Flowers with mince pies and coffee, in Church on 20th December. There will be a small surcharge for this special meal so the main course will be £7:50 and the dessert will be £3:50, plus coffee and mince pie £1:00 The January lunch will be on the last Tuesday of the month as usual ie. 31st January Please ring Judy Campbell (489121) if you would like to come but are not yet on the phone list. This is a chance to enjoy some friendly company over lunch. Everyone is very welcome to come and join us for this regular get together. The draw for the 100 Plus Club will take place at this event. Chideock W.I. Report

Meeting held on 1st November 2016

When Chideock WI met in November we were intrigued by the title the speaker Dawn Lawrence had given us “It all began with a Camel.” This title came from an incident when a camel ate her son’s trainers and most of his tent. She said that the race is on to save endangered animals and her sole purpose is to raise awareness to help save endangered species. Dawn does this by talks and the sale of her books. She has a passion for wildlife which is evident not only in knowledge and writing but in the descriptive poetry which brings alive the nature of the animals. Proceeds from the sale of her books is directed to the rain Forest Project in Kenya and wild life charities throughout the U.K. Two thirds of the Amazon Forest has already gone, destroying vital habitat for wildlife. Dawn gave us some interesting information about the intelligence of animals. Among the most intelligent are chimpanzees, gorillas, elephants, dolphins, rats, crows and ravens. Nearer home the friendly hedgehog is in danger of extinction and the most endangered animal in the world is the frog. There are many different kinds of frog, one I never want to meet is a Goliath frog who is reputedly as big as a dog. In India there is a large crocodile who has a long thin nose and small mouth, feeds entirely on small fish and is not a threat to humans. I still believe the song “Never smile at a crocodile.” Dawn brought several books along and sold most of them. Shirley Lambert thanked the speaker congratulating her for what she was doing towards the race to save endangered animals across the world. After tea the Vice Chairman Linda Gould reminded us of coming events. Making Christmas wreaths at craft group, the lunch and natter meeting, the walking group, Christmas dinner in December and a day trip to Wells with carols in the Cathedral. More to come in January, lunchtime skittles, book club and auction of unwanted gifts. A warm welcome awaits you.

Iris Jones Chideock W.I.

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WI PHOTOS THANKS Dear Friends, Pam and I are so lucky to live in Chideock. As you know, we have had a hard time lately with various illnesses but the people of Chideock have rallied around and been such a help with flowers and visits for Pam, and many get well cards. Also cooked meals for both of us. It has been so special and for those who know me it will be no surprise to see the following poem : Tony Fuller COMMUNITY (What it means to me) I’ll never move because I’d miss The people in my neighbourhood They’re kind, considerate… more than this They make me feel the way I should Like caring for my neighbours too By doing things they cannot do Run an errand, maybe two Doing all the things I could. When I help, in some small way And put another’s life at ease By doing so, make someone’s day While knowing that I’ve tried to please Then life becomes a better place By seeing someone’s smiling face Your worries, this will soon erase Your inner person you’ll appease. I think it’s time that I took stock Of things that matter in my life, When I do, Well! What a shock! I have them all here to survive My friends and my community Make life how it ought to be This place is good enough for me I think I’ll stay in CHIDEOCK.

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CHRISTMAS WISHES Val and Peter Hunt will not be sending Christmas cards this year, but donating the money to St Giles Church. We wish all our friends in Chideock very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and a Healthy New Year To all my friends in Chideock I would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and good health and happiness in 2017 As in former years I will not send cards to friends I shall see and greet personally, over the Christmas Season; but I will give a donation to Shelterbox. Sincere greetings to you all, Judy Campbell Marian and Steve Warburton wish all their friends in Chideock a Very Happy and Joyful Christmas, and a Prosperous and Peaceful New Year. Instead of sending cards this year we will be making a donation to St Giles church. Greetings! Deborah and Guy Mills wish all our friends and acquaintances a very happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year. As in the past, we will be sending a donation to our chosen Charity, instead of cards to people living locally. SADLY… On 3rd November I sadly said my goodbyes to my neighbours of six years – Andy and Nicky Forrest, who also were sad, and specially their daughters, to be leaving Chideock. They ran an imported wine business, sold some of the wooden wine boxes and created wonderful things with others. They came to the rescue, temporarily to the village, whilst ‘The Clock’ was closed, with their lively original and popular ‘Lost Souls Bar’ which was greatly enjoyed by many people. Occasionally there was music there – very occasionally – it didn’t bother me, a close neighbour, but it did bother some others, who also objected to the temporary bar… sad souls. They complained to the landlord and Andy and Nicky were given notice to leave. A loss to the village of a very sociable and friendly family. Isabel Ward. (Editor: I don’t usually like to make any comments BUT on this occasion I too would like to add my sadness that they have left – such a fabulous couple who I am sure will be sadly missed by many others too)

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“OUR LOVE / HATE RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRISTMAS” We all have a love hate relationship with the ‘Festive Season’! A Christian community were invited to ‘brainstorm’ their pet Hates and Loves. Their ‘hates’ included: waste, false jollity, commercialism, greed & excess, fantasy, sentimentality, travel, overspending, self-centredness. Their ‘loves’ included: Christmas lights, candles, joy of children, treats, family reconnections, music and carols, playing games, mulled wine, thoughtful gifts. Why not make up your own lists, and then seek to minimise the frustrations of the ‘hates’, whilst maximizing the pleasures of the ‘loves’? One of the things I like about Christmas is the good humour, some of it in my favourite form of satire. As in the following poem from the book “Doing December Differently”: “M£rry Chri$tmas”: Dashing round the store On a late December day Through the aisles we go Trolleys in the way. Bells on tills go ring Making wallets light Oh, what fun it is to shop Til’ Jesus Christ’s birthday! The materialistic pressures of Christmas / New Year season are massive; so how can we rediscover a spiritual dimension? Here are a few tips, based upon my own experience:

1. Listen to a variety of inspirational Christmas themed music, both privately and also through public performances, of both traditional and more contemporary styles.

2. Make special effort to spend time celebrating Christmas with those who might not find the Christmas season ‘easy’. Perhaps people living on their own, or suffering particular stresses.

3. Take some ‘time out’ to get away from the frenetic rush of Christmas activity. Even in this Winter season, we have lovely days which are perfect for a walk or trip to a beautiful place.

4. Reread the story of Christmas – the coming of Christ incarnate as a small vulnerable baby. Perhaps through the use of prayer and poetry ask God to reveal its message afresh again.

I hope to see you at one of our many Services, to wish you a blessed Christmas! Revd Stephen.

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QUIZ NIGHT IN CHIDEOCK Whether you are a local or a visitor, Come along to the quiz with a difference. Lighthearted atmosphere, Benevolent question master (though he is always right) Easy questions (if you know the answers) Really super supper. Lots of prizes (for top five tables) WHEN? Friday 27th January WHERE? Chideock Village Hall TIME? 7:30 start COST? £6:50

PILATES We need extra members to keep the Chideock Pilates Group

going. If we don’t use it we’re going to lose it! This is a friendly group and we meet in the village hall on a

Thursday morning at 11.15am. The sessions are run by Sally Searle.

The next set of classes begin on 17th November. If you are interested in joining please contact Jane 01297

489996 or drop by one Thursday morning.

Dust off your dancing shoes and party at Creeds’ 2017 Fundraiser

Following on from this year’s hugely successful Girt Big Barn Dance which raised £1,700 for the Bridport Literary & Scientific Institute, planning for the 2017 event is well underway… and it’s going to be a good’un!

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Come and join in the fun on Saturday 14th January 2017 – doors open from 7.30pm. Grateful thanks go to Symondsbury Estate for once again giving permission to use the beautiful Tithe Barn, Symondsbury. Musical entertainment will be provided by the amazingly talented Jess Upton & The Guilty Pleasures. What’s not to love?! Director, Andrew ‘Harry’ Harrison explained that, ‘all proceeds will go to worthy causes close to our hearts including Young Epilepsy, St Catherine’s Pre-School and the Bridport Arts Centre.’ Harry and Marilyn’s grand-daughter Matilda was diagnosed with epilepsy earlier this year. Matilda, like many children with the condition, has multiple seizures on a daily basis and needs constant care. As epilepsy is a disorder of the brain and there are over 40 different seizure types, there is still much to learn and charities such as Young Epilepsy are vital in supporting children and families who are affected. Proceeds will also go to St Catherine’s Pre-School, who have been a fantastic support to Matilda. The staff at the Pre-School give Matilda the best possible care and the whole family are grateful that she is looked after by such a dedicated group of people. Finally, the fundraiser will be supporting the much loved Bridport Arts Centre. The Arts Centre, which needs funds for essential building work and facilities has been a cultural hub for the people of Bridport and beyond for the past 40 years and long may this continue. Tickets cost just £10 and are on sale now from Creeds. Contact the office on 01308 423411 or email office@creedsuk.com to get your hands on some. Book early to avoid disappointment, as this year’s event was a sell out two weeks in advance! Lyme Regis Development Trust (LRDT) We are seeking additional Trustees to bring new skills, fresh ideas, sound leadership and good governance to our exciting range of projects. Our Development Trust uses its property as a basis to generate funding and activities for local social benefit. LRDT owns St. Michael's Business Centre, the Hub and another small property. Its activities currently include youth clubs, job club volunteering opportunities, internet help, careers advice, business support, office space for local businesses and Lyme's Fossil Festival. We already plan a lot more including affordable housing, food training, a video and recording studio and work support. For more information please contact Peter Jeffs (CEO) on peter@lrdt.co.uk. Join us and make a difference.

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A New Year, a new you, with a little help from food labelling Come the 1st January 2017, after the excitement and excesses of Christmas and all of that wonderful food; Chocolates, Cakes, Turkey, Brussel sprouts! Many of you will be making your New Year’s Resolutions, one of which may be to ‘go on a diet’ or ‘eat more healthily’. Changes in the requirements for food labels policed by Dorset Trading Standards that come into force this month may help you meet your goals. From 13th December 2016, most packed food you buy in the shops will need to be marked with detailed Nutritional Information. This information includes the all-important number of calories the food contains, along with the amount of other nutrients such as Carbohydrates, Sugar, Protein, Fat and Saturated fat. For those of you who are concerned about the amount of salt in your food, that information will now also be given. As long as there is space on the label, the Nutritional Information will be given in a table, usually on the back or side of the package. The figures quoted will be per 100g/ml to make comparisons between different foods easier and some manufacturers may also give information for ‘servings’ or ‘slices’. So if you want to make informed choices about the food that you eat or you are just watching your calories, take a closer look at the labels on your food in the New Year. THANKS Just to let you know our Tea at the Ritz held in the village hall on the 15th October raised a fantastic £1,151.00 A big THANK YOU to those who attended and supported us.

FCT (FAMILY COUNSELLING TRUST) Present

A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA SAT: 25: FEB 2017

At Weymouth Pavilion Participants: THE DORSET POLICE MALE VOICE CHOIR

THE WEYMOUTH CHORAL SOCIETY, THE WEYMOUTH CONCERT BRASS BAND, THE WYKE REGIS JUNIOR SCHOOL CHOIR plus SOLO

ARTISTS Tickets on sale now at the Weymouth Pavilion tel: 01305 783225

Web: weymouthpavilion.com Charity Number 1112739

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2017Tribute Nights

Come and join us for a

Fantastic Night Out

in 2017

Tribute Nights £35.00

per person

Christmas PartyTributes £45.00

per personNew Years Eve

£55.00 per person

Prices include a Dinner, Entertainment & Disco

Why not stay the night?

B&B £80.00 per roomChristmas £85.00 B&B

NYE £99.00 B&B

May 13th

Madness & Ska

August 5th

Beach Boys

December 15th

Elton John & Meatloaf

December 21st

Jersey Boys

December 31stNew Year’s Eve Big Band Bond Night

June 23rd

Robbie Williams

November 25th

Lee Pashley Does 70’s & 80’s

December 16th

Legends of Rock

December 22nd

Big BandSwing Night

September 23rd

THE REAL DEAL, NOT A TRIBUTE!

WARNES WINDOWS

Windows • Cleaning • Garden and General Maintenance

Telephone: 07918 143674

and general services

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EXTERIOR & INTERIOR RENOVATIONSPAINTING & DECORATINGLANDSCAPING & GARDENINGHANDYMAN JOBSHOLIDAY LET MAINTENENCE 07563961461

01297489348steve@dorsethuts.co.uk

www.dorsethuts.co.uk

• Personal&professionalservice• Freecollection&delivery,onrequest• Repairs&servicingonallvehicles• ClassIV&ClassVIIMOT’scarriedoutonsite• Campervanswelcome• Tyres&exhaustfitting• Freecourtesycar,onrequest• Diagnosticchecks

Coarse FishingClay Pigeon Shooting for Beginners

TELEPHONE BRIAN SANDERS at Sweet Briar, West Road, Bridport

0780 226 7777

If you want to advertise here

please phone the Editor £40 per year

Japanese FoodAt unique private venue

In ChideockMinimum 4 people

Advanced booking onlyCall Shige on 01297 489589

Or see www.hellbarn.co.uk/foodpageWe also run holiday cottages

in a peaceful location

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Busy BeesGardening

ServicesNeed a friendly, reliable,

honest Gardener?Look no further, one off jobsor long term care of all your

garden needs

Free EstimatesCall Andre on:

01297 489533

Proprietor:

Christopher Lamble

•Glass & Glazing

•External & InternalPainting & Decorating

•Roof, Kitchen &Bathroom

Tiling

•Guttering

•General

Carpentry

Call Chris for a freeno-obligation quotation

“Over 20 Years of Proven

Experience in the Trade”

GHM

11 Barr Lane

Burton Bradstock

Bridport

Dorset DT6 4PX

Tel: 01308 897095

Mob: 07798 750905

Fax: 0870 7621940

christopherlamble@

btinternet.com

Bespoke Gates and Fencing

Pergolas and Trellis

Decking

Sheds

Animal Housing

** **Trailer and Driver for hire including dump runs

For free advice and quotes

Call 01297 489254Mark Botwright on

Garden Timber Construction

Clock and WatchRepairs

Experienced clock and watch repairer

From small repairs to full restorationof all types of clocks.

collection and delivery service available.

Steve PrattTel 01297 560942

Chideock Home Services

Holiday Homes:

Home Minding:

•

After the builders have been!

• Weekly clean and

full changeover management.

• Key holding

• Laundry Service

• Full gardening

and maintenance service

Routine inspections involve

dealing with mail,

caring for plants

• Adjusting central heating

and water

• Arranging access for

tradesmen and deliveries

This includes one-off spring

cleans

For further details call

on or

on

Wendy 01297 489254Ruth 01297 489533

WRIXTON GARDEN CARE

Grass Cutting, garden maintenancegeneral handyman

10 years experience01308 42782207952 036088

DON’T UNDERESTIMATE

THE

OF PRINT

office@creedsuk.com

www.creedsuk.com

01308 423411

contact our friendly team today

Buy with confidence

2016 Leisure Club Memberships

We have new pay monthly memberships for 2016

Gold (unlimited use) - £30 a month Silver (unlimited use of Pool, Sauna & Steam) – £25 a month

Gym Only (unlimited use of Gym) - £20 a month

Martin’s Bar & Restaurant

At Highlands End Holiday Park

Your local venue for training, meetings, private functions, wedding receptions, anniversaries and almost anything you can think of! 01308 422139 enquiries@wdlh.co.uk www.wdlh.co.uk