CHIDEOCK NEWS (including Seatown & North Chideock)

FEB 2013

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 Mrs J. Campbell, Warburton, Mill Lane .(01297 489121)

CHIDEOCK ART GROUP Mrs B. Young, Walnut Cottage, Chideock Hill (01297489565)

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 Mr. Colin Haley (01308 423502)

SERVICES AT ST. GILES

3rd

February Candlemas 11am Village Service

10th

February Sunday before Lent 11am Holy Communion (CW)

17 th February Lent 1 11am Holy Communion (CW)

24th February Lent 2 11am Holy Communion (CW)

CHURCH OF OUR LADY, QUEEN OF MARTYRS & ST. IGNATIUS CHURCH AND VILLAGE HISTORY EXHIBITION OPEN DAILY 10-4pm

Parish Priest: Fr. Richard Meyer -

Fri 1st 10 am Mass

Fri 8th 10 am Mass

Sat 9th 6 pm Vigil Mass

Fri 15th 10 am Mass

Fri 22nd 10 am Mass

Sat 23rd 6 pm Vigil Mass See Church Noticeboard or www.chideockmartyrschurch.org.uk for more info.

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 VILLAGE HALL

Chairman: Nick Zaiger (489580) Treasurer: Barbara Arnold (489423) Secretary: Nick

Baker (489555). Table Tennis Group Liaison Sue MacDougal 489408

Chideock Village Hall is available as a venue for regular events and special occasions. BOOKINGS/ENQUIRIES 01297 489580 or 07716 201440

BINGO/WHIST DATES FOR FEB (all sessions start at 7.30pm) Thursday 7th February BINGO Thursday 14th February WHIST Thursday 21st February BINGO Thursday 28th February WHIST

DEADLINE DATE : Items for inclusion in the MARCH 2013 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 13th

February 2013.

Lent Course

As is our custom we shall be following a course every Thursday during Lent

beginning on Thursday 14th February at ‘Humbers’ at 2.30pm by kind invitation

of Mrs. Clemency Allen. We shall be following the York Course, entitled

‘Glimpses of God, Hope For Today’s World’ written by Canon David Winter.

This is an open, ecumenical gathering for readings and discussion followed by a

cup of tea. Anyone is welcome to come. For more information please ring

01297489417

The Chideock Luncheon Club

The February lunch will be held at The Clock on Tuesday, 26th February at

12.15 for 12.30. Please ring 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? The draw for the 100 plus club will take place

at this event.

BOOK THIS DATE Thursday May 23rd 2013

James Hickman and Dan Cassidy

will perform in the Village Hall

whilst we enjoy a three course meal

A transatlantic duo inspired by the traditions of America and Britain.

(Look them up on the internet and hear their amazing music)

In aid of the new facilities planned for St Giles Church

CHIDEOCK ART GROUP Spring Term 2013 –

4th February help with basic things, Tutor present some of the time

11th February Half term

18th and 25

th February Karen Hodgeson

4th and 11

th March Ray Gray

18th March No Tutor

Further information contact Beverley 489565 or Pat 489567

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CHIDEOCK VILLAGE HALL

FRIDAY 1st FEBRUARY

7.15 for 7.30

ADMISSION AT THE DOOR £6.00 INCLUDING SUPER SUPPER

B.Y.O.wine and glasses

PRIZES FOR TOP FIVE TABLES

IN AID OF ST.GILES CHURCH

CHIDEOCK SOCIETY

SIX (or more) for the price of ONE If you are not a member of the Chideock Society, please consider joining us.

Not only will you have a forum for making your views known on local matters

BUT for your membership fee of £5 p.a. (ONLY) you enjoy FREE entry to

virtually all of the events we arrange each year (usually 8+), FOR WHICH

NON MEMBERS PAY £4 EACH TIME.

COME AND JOIN US

For more information please contact RHODA ELWICK on

01297 489983 or E-MAIL: thethatch@lineone.net

Bell Tower The next phase of the bell tower work will take place within the next few weeks. The ringing floor is being reinstated and a new wooden screen erected to replace the curtain hung between the bell tower and the main church. The bells will not be able to be rung for several weeks while this work is carried out, but normal service will be resumed as soon as possible. The actual dates are not known at the time of going to press. Thank you for your understanding. VC.

Chideock W.I. Shirley welcomed members and visitors, wishing us all a good

2013. The last meeting in 2012 had been the successful Christmas lunch at the

George Inn. Great food and hospitality – we resolved to book for Christmas

2013!

Recently the Ferne Animal Sanctuary opened their 3rd shop, in Bridport. If we

had not already been to visit the shop and sanctuary our guest speaker Nannette

Wale, a Trustee for the charity set out to enthuse us. The idea behind ‘Ferne,’

dates back to the 1st World War when the Duchess of Hamilton, offered her

home, Ferne House near Shaftesbury as a sanctuary for local animals (Farm and

domestic) left behind when their owners went to serve. Many of whom did not

return. The present site is on 51 acres in the Blackdown Hills, overlooking the

river Yarty. Here a team of 30 (mostly part-time) and volunteers look after 300

+ animals. The main objective is to recuperate often badly traumatised or

injured animals and re-home or foster them. If this cannot be achieved for

whatever reason then they stay in the sanctuary for the rest of their lives.

Nannette introduced us to a series of sometimes sad and always endearing

animals who have passed through Ferne; Jasper, a dog left tied to the sanctuary

gate; Solo the neurotic Shetland pony; Chilli the oversize cow and Harriott the

cow with a skin complaint needing regular treatment with sunscreen; to the

many cats and kittens mistreated and abandoned. In the first quarter of 2012 of

the 95 cats brought to Ferne 83 were re-homed, a great record.

Visiting Ferne is a good day out for families with its walks around the fields,

ponds, paddocks and enclosures; its shop and tea room and a chance to meet

the many animals who have found a haven there. Many of us were prompted to

re-visit and others to discover it for ourselves.

After tea members discussed the two national WI resolutions (Concern for the

decline of our High Streets and Resolving to keep young people suicide-safe

online) and voted for their preference. A petition to support the national

resolution for an increase in the numbers of midwives was also signed by

members.

The wet mild weather brought a bumper set of entries to the flower of the

month competition, won by Diane Benjamin with Val Rivers in second place.

Val’s Owl won the main competition with Sue Petiffer’s Zebra in second place.

Thanks were given to Linda Gould and the craft team who took their craft

work to the Eype Makers’ Christmas market and made over £200.00.

Date of next meeting: 5th

February 2013, The Village Hall at 2.30pm.

Member Val Cowell will talk on ‘The Practical Uses of Aromatherapy’

New members and visitors are welcome

COMMUNITY POLICING … With the New Year now upon us and the possibility of cold weather coming, bear in mind the likelihood of ice on the roads.

Due to the many issues last year, I would like to remind persons regarding the amount of grit available to local villages; the local authorities now have suitable amounts to deal with the public roads. It is vital to note that this grit is for use on the roads and that to take this grit from the bins for personal use is theft. We are strongly advising that if you need grit, that you attend a local builders or agricultural merchants and buy a bag, which can be obtained for between £5 to £7. The local authorities have indicated they may prosecute “grit thieves”. Please think of vulnerable neighbours and consider gritting their driveways for them. Many people will be topping up their oil tanks. Dorset Police strongly advise that you protect your tanks. Your local safer neighbourhood team can advise you about the Stop That Oil scheme, which aims to prevent oil theft. Note that most crimes are preventable, if you know they are happening at the time they are happening, this is mainly achieved with the use of alarms.

Remember to report any suspicious activity/incidents on the new non-emergency number 101.

Happy new year from the Beaminster team. PCSO Paul MINERS Beaminster Safer Neighbourhood Team.

WELDMAR HOSPICECARE TRUST CHIDEOCK FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

A big thank you to all who generously supported the Coffee morning to raise

funds for the Weldmar Hospice held at Appletree Thatch on 8th November.

I am pleased to report that we raised over £650.

Clive Bath

Chairman

12 November 2012

CHIDEOCK PARISH COUNCIL NEWS …

SNOW AND ICE.

There are 4 grit bins (Ridwood, Seahill Lane by the Pettycrate junction, North

Road near Hollow Cottage and on the triangle of grass at the junction of Hell

Lane, Butt Lane and Brighthay Lane) which have been filled by Dorset

Highways. There are also 2 dumpy bags of salt / grit, one at Roadstead Farm,

the other at Silverbridge Farm.

Volunteers are needed who will, when necessary, to spread the grit. Please let

the Clerk know if you are willing to do this.

Please remember that this grit is only for use on public roads and footways, not

private drives, paths etc..

FLOOD EVENTS.

Reporting a Flood Event at your property, even if water didn’t enter the house

itself.

Dorset County Council has a duty to investigate and record details of

significant flood events within the county. A Flood Report form is available

online via webpage www.dorsetforyou.com/flooding, or from the Clerk.

DCC shares the information with the Environment Agency, West Dorset

District Council, Wessex Water, the two highways authorities and the

emergency services to assist them in the flooding response planning process and

the emergency response to flooding.

If you do send in a report then please let the Clerk have a copy so that the

Parish Council is aware of the issue.

If a flood event is not reported then neither DCC nor any of the other relevant

bodies will know about it and so cannot take it in to consideration.

Sandbags from West Dorset District Council.

West Dorset District Council will, in an emergency, provide sandbags free of

charge to homes that are at risk of flooding.

Chideock Parish Council News (continued)

They will only provide sandbags to protect the house and will not provide them

to protect garages (unless integral), sheds, gardens etc. They do not collect

sandbags after the event.

You can also, in an emergency, collect the sandbags from the WDDC depot

Dorchester, and possibly from the one in West Bay. WDDC only has limited

resources available and therefore cannot guarantee that they can get sandbags

to everybody that requests them during a flooding event.

To request sandbags ring 01305 252356 (in office hours) and 01305 251010

(out of hours).

Dorset County Council does not provide sandbags.

Making your own sandbags.

The bags and sand can be bought at stores such as Bradford’s, Bartlett’s etc.. If

you take empty bags to the West Bay WDDC Depot they may fill them for you.

In an emergency you can use alternatives such as pillow cases or refuse sacks

and fill them with garden soil.

Community Sandbag Store.

WDDC will provide sandbags for a community store. This is being investigated

by the Parish Council but before it can be taken further the following is

required:-

Volunteers willing to store 10 – 20 sandbags for use by nearby residents in case

of a flood event – they need to be kept dry so that they aren’t too heavy when

needed

The number of properties needing sand bag protection.

Please contact the Clerk if your property needs protection and / or you are

willing to store sandbags.

Flood and Surface Water Drainage Management Plan.

The Parish Council intends to work closely with Dorset County Council, the

Environment Agency and other bodies and local landowners, to draw up a

management plan to identify what can be done to improve the current situation.

This process was started last year with the Environment Agency and has

Chideock Parish Council News (continued)

continued this year with a detailed site visit by a DCC Flood Management

officer.

Householders can also play their part, by reporting flood incidents as detailed

above, and by making sure that any ditches, gullies, drains etc on their property

are clear and functioning correctly.

Blocked drains on the roads.

Problems with drains, gullies, ditches etc on side roads should be reported

either by phone to DorsetDirect (01305 221000) or on-line at

http://maps.dorsetforyou.com/highways/reportproblem/.

For the A35, e-mail Connect at fnc-MCEConnectA30@bbds.balfourbeatty.com

or ring 01404 823381.

In either case, please let the Clerk know what has been reported, when and the

reference number given.

A Tale of Two Bell Towers Whitchurch has received a Heritage Lottery Fund 'All Our Stories' grant to make a video documentary about the recent restoration of the church bells in Chideock and Whitchuch. The two communities will be working together with Bridport-based Watershed PR to record the highs and lows of the bell work. The project aims to record the special meaning that the bells have to people in both communities and to show how they are intervoven with the heritage and history of the two villages. If you have a video or still photos of the recent restoration work on the bells please contact Val Cowell on 489 417.

CHIDEOCK AND SEATOWN COMMUNITY WEBSITE

http://chideockandseatown.co.uk

THE 100 PLUS CLUB (CHIDEOCK)

November winners

1st No. 92 Darren (Jim) Saint £30

2nd

No. 35 Carol Alcock £20

3rd

No. 59 Kate Geraghty £10

December winners

1st No. 118 Peter Jackson £30

2nd

No. 20 Nick Mudford £20

3rd

No. 109 Irene Baker £10

Xmas Bonus No. 85 Diane Benjamin £15

Xmas Bonus No. 110 Carol Lloyd £15

Chideock Parish Magazine 2012

IN Advertisers Donation IN/OUT

S.L. Pratt 40.00

R & D Tuck 40.00

Jenny Short 40.00

Keith Baylis 40.00

M.Scadding 80.00

West Dorset Leisure 261.82

Redec (Neil Kennedy) 43.64

E.J. Neuman (Pet Portraits) 10.98

Lovely Lunches 40.00

Martin & Co 80.00

Creeds 160.00

Correling 160.00

Jamie Staple 40.00

A.J. Wakely 80.00

Clay Shoot 40.00

Clockhouse 414.55

Wrixton Garden Care 40.00

Chideock Fete Committee 40.00

Bevs Grooming 40.00

S. Warburton

10.00

W.I.

50.00

Parish Council

150.00

Raffle

338.00

100+ club

706.00

Total 1,690.99 1,254.00 2,944.99

Creeds 1x £178, 10x£216

2,338.00

RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS 2012

At bank 01.01.12 1.87

Receipts 2,944.99

Payments

2,338.00

As at bank 30.12.12

608.86

2,946.86

2,946.86