The community magazine for Chickerell and Fleet. May 2018 – No 494 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – MAY – details inside May 1 st : Chickerell Walkers Club meets for short walk, 10am, Willowbed Hall to Fleet & back May 3rd: Chickerell Luncheon Club May 4th: Tea Dance, Willowbed Hall, 2-4pm May 4 th : Race Night at Chickerell Primary Academy. Over 18s only. Doors open at 6.30pm with the first race at 7pm. School PTA May 4th: Bingo at Charlestown Victory Hall. Eyes down 7pm May 5 th : Library coffee morning, 10am to 12 May 11 th : Concert by Brass Tacks Band, 7.30pm, Chickerell Methodist Church ************************** May 15 th , 5pm: Deadline for all adverts , JUNE issue *************************** May 15th: Chickerell Town Council monthly meeting, 7pm May 16 th : Chickerell Walkers Club long walk, meet 2pm, Peto Garden for a walk Moonfleet way May 18 th : Bingo at Charlestown Victory Hall, 7pm *************************** May 19 th , 5 pm: Deadline for all editorial , JUNE issue *************************** May 21 st : Chickerell & Charlestown TG meets, 10.30am, Marshallsay Court. Derek Radley on ‘Victim Support’ May 26th: Village Café and Table Top Sale, Willowbed Hall, 10am till 12.30pm. Spirit of Chickerell event Bank Holiday Monday May 28 th : Book Sale with plants, bric-a-brac, raffle and refreshments from 10am – 2pm at 11 Randall Close. For St Mary’s INSIDE THIS MONTH New Movies, Theatre and Music section ** News from Chickerell Town Council’s monthly meeting Including planning application discussions *** ABOVE: Spring flowers in the Peto Memorial Garden by the library
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The community magazine for Chickerell and Fleet. May 2018 – No 494
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY –MAY – details inside
May 1st: Chickerell Walkers Club meets for short walk, 10am,
Willowbed Hall to Fleet & backMay 3rd: Chickerell Luncheon
ClubMay 4th: Tea Dance, Willowbed
Hall, 2-4pmMay 4th: Race Night at Chickerell Primary Academy. Over 18s only. Doors open at 6.30pm with the first
race at 7pm. School PTAMay 4th: Bingo at Charlestown Victory Hall. Eyes down 7pm
May 5th: Library coffee morning, 10am to 12
May 11th: Concert by Brass Tacks Band, 7.30pm, Chickerell
Methodist Church **************************May 15th, 5pm: Deadline for all
adverts, JUNE issue***************************
May 15th: Chickerell Town Council monthly meeting, 7pmMay 16th: Chickerell Walkers
Club long walk, meet 2pm, Peto Garden for a walk Moonfleet wayMay 18th: Bingo at Charlestown
Victory Hall, 7pm***************************May 19th, 5 pm: Deadline for all
on ‘Victim Support’May 26th: Village Café and Table Top Sale, Willowbed Hall, 10am till 12.30pm. Spirit of Chickerell
eventBank Holiday Monday May 28th: Book Sale with plants, bric-a-brac, raffle and refreshments from 10am – 2pm at 11 Randall Close. For St
Mary’s
INSIDE THIS MONTHNew Movies, Theatre and Music section
**News from Chickerell Town Council’s monthly meeting
Including planning application discussions***
ABOVE: Spring flowers in the Peto Memorial Garden by the library
HOW TO CONTACT: Editor: John Dean, 4 Rashley Road, Chickerell (01305) 785895.Advertiser, compiler and treasurer: Caroline Tomlinson, 29 Fairfield, Chickerell (01305) 773502.No personal callers without prior arrangement please. Email: [email protected]. If sending an email, please ensure you put ‘Contact Magazine’ and the appropriate month in the subject heading or it will be regarded as ‘spam’. Letters and editorial contributions, which may be edited, are welcome but anonymous letters will not be published. Letters for the editor, articles and adverts, should be sent direct to the compiler. Please be brief. Note: the views and opinions expressed by the contributors in this magazine are not necessarily those of the editor, compiler or publisher. Every effort is made to ensure all information provided is correct at time of going to press.
Closing date for articles: 5pm on the 19th of the preceding month.Closing date for adverts: (including amendments to current adverts) 5pm on the 15th of the preceding month.
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version works far better than scanned copy. You can pick up Contact at: Chickerell Post Office; Chickerell Library; Chickerell Pharmacy and the hairdresser
next door; Charlestown Post Office; Wessex Pharmacy at Lanehouse and Alf’s Fish and Chips. You can also view us online in colour at the Chickerell Website every month – if you do not get your copy delivered at any time.
CHICKERELL WEBSITE – By James Bennett: You can log in at www.chickerell.com You need to register, which is a simple case of entering your name and email. You will then receive an email asking you to confirm your details. Once that is done you can post messages on the forum.
USEFUL INFORMATION - HEALTHCHICKERELL SURGERY. Tel: 01305 761915. OPEN: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5.30pm; Friday 8.30am to 12.30pm. Calls outside of these times: (between 8am and 6.30pm): Abbotsbury Road surgery. Telephone number: 01305 780806. LANEHOUSE SURGERY has combined with Wyke Regis and is now known as ‘Wyke Regis and Lanehouse Medical Practice’. Tel: 782226. Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm. Tuesday 8.30am to 7.30pm.MEDICAL HELP AFTER DOCTORS SURGERY IS CLOSED: Emergency Care Service: Dial 111. This
operates Monday to Friday 6.30pm to 8am, weekends and Bank Holidays. If critically ill call 999.DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL AND WEYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INFORMATION: Accident and Emergency Department at Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester. All serious injuries should go here. Injuries less serious to WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND COMMUNITY URGENT CARE CENTRE (CUCC), Weymouth Community Hospital, Melcombe Avenue, 8am to 11pm (x ray available). Remember, minor urgent issues to Weymouth, anything more serious to Dorchester.
At last we have seen some warm weather – let’s hope it continues into summer.Good to see that the Sunday bus service into Weymouth is back for now – please make use of it; it is also now half hourly as opposed to hourly as it was last year.We have a new film and theatre section in Contact this month. May be there is the possibility of a theatre/film club for people in Chickerell. How many people have partners or family members who do not share the same taste for evenings out and would appreciate joining with others and pooling transport costs?There are quite a few music events coming up as you will see this month. There is an article about a concert at the Holy Trinity Church in Weymouth in June which will feature light music and entertainment and it is all for two good causes. One of the charities is Read Easy, which teaches people to read who missed out at school; the other is for Holy Trinity Church’s roof restoration. Tickets will be available later this month.Finally, well done to everyone who took part in the litter pick and well done to Brian for this and for the walks he organises every month.
John Dean******************************************************************************************
MORE USEFUL INFORMATION. ALSO SEE LIBRARY NEWS & TOWN COUNCIL NEWS
HALL HIRE: WILLOWBED HALL AND THE SPORTS PAVILION: The Sports Pavilion, Lower Way and the Willowbed Hall are both available for hire. Bookings must be made through the town council offices on 767458. Sports Pavilion – The club room and kitchen are furnished and would make an ideal venue for meetings. Willowbed Hall – the hall has a large equipped kitchen, entrance area and cloakrooms. We can also offer an indoor marquee lining.
CHARLESTOWN VICTORY HALL, PUTTON LANE: Ideal for small functions, children’s parties, clubs and band practice. Monday 9.am – 10am: Keep Fit with Helen Stone (07570 139553); 3.30pm - 6.30pm Weymouth School of Ballet (Lisa 07703463974) term time only. Evening, 7.30 – 9pm: Line & Partner Dancing with Dixie Six (772668). Tuesday 4pm - 8pm: Weymouth School of Ballet (Lisa 07703463974). Term time only. Wednesday: 2-5pm Whist; 7.30-9.30pm: Line & Partner Dancing with Dixie Six (772668). Thursday: Various bookings in the evenings, please check for availability. Friday (fortnightly): Bingo – Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7pm. Please check for availability. Saturday: Dog Training with The Pet Experience (Sarah 07769705807). Please check for availability. For further details on hiring the hall please contact Joe Castleman on 01305 789125.
SUNDAY BUSES BACK: First restarted the Sunday bus service for the summer from Chickerell into Weymouth on March 25th. According to the website www.dorsetforyou/bustimetables buses now run every half hour on Sundays leaving outside the Post Office from 9.10am and again at 9.40am, continuing at ten past and forty minutes to the hour until the last bus leaves Chickerell at 6.40pm. Last bus from Commercial Road is 6.20pm. *******************************************************************************************
SUCCESS FOR RESCHEDULED LITTER PICK From Brian: “The litter team’s strategy of ‘less people dropping litter and more people picking up litter’ has improved the visual litter on our streets & countryside over the years. However there are concerns; people are still dropping litter and tossing litter from the car. “With extra litter pick helpers this year we collected: 4th March: 10 bags of litter; 8th April: 33 bags of litter -making a grand total of 43 bags.“Fly tipping objects were also found which need not be there in the first place. If anyone notices fly tipping, please report it by ringing 01305 221040. If left it will only encourage more people to think that it is ‘OK’ for them to offend.“Our many thanks go to the 15 volunteers who achieved this result: ‘Residents doing a little to make a big difference.”
Brian 770678 *******************************************************************************************CONCERT FOR CHARITY: There will be a charity concert at Holy Trinity Church on Friday June 8th to aid the church restoration fund and the charity Read Easy. The concert, from 7 to 9pm, will feature Weymouth Concert Brass, James Graham on piano, Jane McKell (poetry/drama) The Deans Academy and Holy Trinity Church choir. Tickets, priced at £7.00 per person to include wine, available late May from John Dean on 785895.*******************************************************************************************NEW VISITOR ATTRACTION TO OPEN THIS MONTH: The Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum is opening in Dorchester in May, promising to ‘bring history to life’.The High West Street attraction, which has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and West Dorset District Council, is famous as being the venue for the Tolpuddle Martyrs trial which led to the birth of the trade union movement in this country. It was also where Dorset novelist Thomas Hardy sat as a magistrate and where he gained inspiration for many of his stories and characters. The hall was built in the 18th century to replace the run down previous courthouse which had become so bad the court had to move temporarily to the Antelope Hotel (now Antelope Walk).The new Shire Hall, designed by architect Thomas Hardwick and built from 1796 to 1797, went on to become the centre of law and order and government in Dorchester for more than 200 years; all of which will be celebrated in the new visitor attraction.Visitors will follow a route through the building to the cells, courtroom and Grand Jury Room. There will also be a reception, shop, cafe and ‘learning and training space’ in the former West Dorset District Council chamber.Once opened it will be run by a new charity, The Shire Hall Trust.For more information see www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/shirehallproject*******************************************************************************************WALKING NETBALL: You may have heard about Walking Football, but how about Walking Netball? This is now on offer at Budmouth on Tuesdays from 7-8pm. Dorset’s Netball Development Officer Karen Peaty says this is basically ‘slowed down’ netball for all ages and abilities and includes a warm up session. Costs £4.50 per evening. Further details from [email protected]*******************************************************************************************REMEMBERING THE 1940s at NOTHE FORT: Weymouth’s Nothe Fort is hosting a 1940s Family Fun Day all day on Saturday May 26th .This offers children a chance to take part in the ‘evacuee experience’, see areas of the fort not normally open to the public and 1940s live entertainment and games including a coconut shy and splat the rat. The Matchstick Fleet is also back at the fort from June 8th to July 1st and again from August 10th to 27th, a must for all fans of shipping. For full details of events and entry prices at the fort see www.nothefort.org.uk*******************************************************************************************MUSIC FESTIVALS IN WEYMOUTH: The Quayside Music Festival with its outdoor stage on the harbourside is back from noon til night on May 5th and 6th and the Fayre in the Square, in and around Hope Square and Trinity Street, is back on May 26th and 27th with live bands and street entertainment raising money for local groups and Rotary charities.
£12.00
NEWS & EVENTS EXTRA…NEWS FROM DORSET TRADING STANDARDSCHARITIES PREFERENCE: If you are fed up with unsolicited calls, texts, emails and post from charities asking for donations, the new Fundraising Preference Service (FPS) could help. Visit the website: https://www.fundraisingpreference.org.uk where you can choose to stop communications from a selected charity. Dorset Trading Standards says: “You will need to identify the charity/ies you no longer want to hear from. The easiest way is to use the registered charity’s number, which should be displayed on all promotional material. If you cannot find the charity number, you can also search using the charity’s name. To confirm your request, you will need either an email address or a mobile telephone number, which will enable a confirmation code to be sent to you that you will need to enter later. If you need help to complete the online form, there is a telephone helpline service: call 0300 3033 517. You can also register via the same helpline number. You will be asked to provide your name and relevant contact information so that you can be matched to the charity’s records and the communication can be stopped. Once all details have been provided and the request submitted, the FPS will send an automatic email to the charity/ies, with a 28 day deadline to remove your details from direct marketing lists. You will need to specify every charity you want to block – you won't be able to opt out of all charity contact. For advice on this, or to report something to Trading Standards, call the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06.”*******************************************************************************************DOLLS FAIR: Portwey Dolls House Group is holding a Dolls house and Craft Fair on Saturday 12th May from10am to 4pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Weymouth DT4 8NS. Refreshment will be available. Entry costs £1 for adults - accompanied children get in for free.*******************************************************************************************
Events, Local Groups, Clubs and SocietiesSPIRIT OF CHICKERELL: The next Village Cafe and Table Top sale will take place at The Willowbed Hall on Saturday 26th May from 10am till 12.30pm. The cafe will be serving a range of homemade cakes and hot bacon and sausage butties. There is still time to book a table which are only £4. You can call Pam on 01305 835805.Picnic in the Park will be taking place on Saturday 21st July with live bands, children's fairground, and stalls selling a variety of items. There will be a hot snack wagon and ice cream van. Plus this year we will have a licensed bar tent. The Village Show will also take place on the 21st July in the Willowbed Hall; so start growing your plants and veg for this year’s entries and snapping those pictures!
*******************************************************************************************CHICKERELL LUNCHEON CLUB: Meets on the first Thursday of the month at The Marquis of Granby; a venue that spoils us with a main meal and pudding followed by tea and coffee; always excellent value.On May 3rd we are having roast beef followed by gateau.For any queries or cancellations, please phone Ann 783002 or Janet 750232.*******************************************************************************************NEWS AND EVENTS FROM ST MARY’S: On Bank Holiday Monday 28th May we have our Book Sale with plants, bric-a-brac, raffle and refreshments from 10am – 2pm at 11 Randall Close, (DT3 4AS) (off Rex Lane, off Lower Way). If you have any spare plants, please bring them before 9.30am if possible. Most books are 50p and children’s books are cheaper.Our Seafront Stall is on Monday 18th June from 8am -5pm. If you would like to help in transporting boxes to the stall, or helping during the day, please ring Hilary and John on 772817.If you had a jar before Easter to fill with money for Water Aid, it is not too late to return it to church at our next All Age service on Sunday 6th May. Or you can bring it to 11 Randall Close. Thank you.We would welcome anyone who would like to join our flower arranging team at St Mary’s. You don’t have to be an expert and help is available for anyone keen to volunteer! Ring Barbara Sibley on 786853. Thank you.
*******************************************************************************************CHICKERELL LIBRARY, 51 East Street, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4DT. Tel: 760095.Opening hours: Monday - closed; Tuesday - 9.30-12.30; Wednesday - 9.30-12.30; Thursday – 2pm – 4.30pm; Friday - 2pm- 4.30pm; Saturday - 9.30 - 12.30pm. Email - [email protected] had a Lego taster day which went very well, so soon we are going to start a Lego Club! We are still looking for donations of Lego bricks, so if you have any Lego you don’t want, we would be very grateful for it.Theme of the month for May is keeping well and fit; there are plenty of books for you to look at. If you have a few hours a week or a month to spare, the library has openings for volunteers. Please visit the library to find out more details.Library coffee morning May 5th 10am-12pm - All welcome. We have been a volunteer run library for five years; please keep a look out for information about our garden party on the library notice board and in Contact. Keep on reading!
*******************************************************************************************CHICKERELL WALKERS CLUB: Short Walk – On Tuesday 1st May we meet at the Willowbed Hall at 10am to walk to the Fleet via the Old Fleet Church and back. Hopefully the ground will be drier for these walks; however, prepare for some muddy places! Our walks are open to all; if you want to come, just turn up on time. Long Walk - On Wednesday 16th May we meet at the Peto Garden (beside Chickerell Library) at 2pm for a walk Moonfleet way; down Fleet Road, then out to the Fleet and on to Moonfleet, looping around to Bagwell Farm. A recommended comfort break before returning home.
Brian 770678*******************************************************************************************
REMINDER OVER CLAREY’S WELDMAR FUNDRAISING: Don’t forget Race Night at Pilgrim House, Brewers Quay on Friday 11th May starting at 7pm. For late availability of tickets, £10 each which must be purchased in advance; contact: Clare Ash 07414261161. On Saturday 7th July Clare is organising a ‘Mamafest’ family fun day on the Willowbed. The event includes refreshments, music, crafts and stalls. Proceeds will benefit Weldmar and the Spirit of Chickerell. Clare also hopes to host a ‘Chickerell has talent’ show, for local stars to showcase their singing, dancing, balloon modelling or magic. Contact Clare for more details.
Welcome to Contact’s new movies, theatre and music section. We thought readers might like to know what is going on around the area… IN MAY:Weymouth Pavilion (box office 783225) Events include: Rhythm of the Night, 3rd May, 7.30pm: Dance showcase. Bringing on Back the 60s, May 4th, 7.30pm: Hits from the 60s with Mike d’Abo and Nancy Ann Lee; Mods and Rockers Show 8pm on May 26th and Magnificent Music Hall, 23rd May, 2pm. PLUS: The Drifters, Friday 11th May, 7.30pm. Tickets £25.The Wurzels & Friends, May 20th, 7pm. Adults £19.50.TRIBUTE BANDS NIGHTS INCLUDE: Money for Nothing: (Dire Straits) May 5th
Amy (Amy Winehouse), 25th May and Message in a Bottle (Sting and The Police) May 27th.PLAYS/DRAMA: Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) 16th-19th May, 7.30pm, Thursday matinee 2pm.Journey’s End, 7pm, May 24th: War play presented by Sturminster Newton Amateur Dramatic Society.AT THE CINEMA: The big movie for May is Solo, A Star Wars Story, from May 24th – this reveals Han Solo’s back story and is keenly awaited by all Star Wars fans. For the young at heart: Sherlock Gnomes on May 11th. On Chesil Beach, based on the Ian McEwan novel and set on our coastline, is also due for national release soon.At Dorchester Plaza: Apart from cinema releases: Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty, 7pm, May 15th and National Theatre Live – Macbeth, 7pm on May 10th.At Dorchester Odeon: Apart from cinema releases: An American in Paris from the West End, May 16th. For prices, latest dates, timings and bookings, check with the venues – their websites are the best bet
LIVE MUSIC IN MAY: PORTESHAM Village Hall at the Malthouse Meadows, Portesham, is offering one night of acoustic music from the genres of folk, country, blues, and jazz with four musicians: Guitar legend Robbie McIntosh; Singer Ken Watkins, Fiddle player and instrumentalist Simon Swarbrick and singer Lucy Watkins on Saturday 26th Mayat 8pm (Doors open 7.30pm). Feel free to bring your own drinks/glasses. Tickets £14, only in advance. Box Office: 01305 837299 / [email protected]*******************************************************************************************MUSIC BY SEA: The first Summer Season Bandstand Events in Greenhill Gardens, the Esplanade Weymouth, is on Sunday 27th May at 2pm with The Weymouth Ukuleleans. Friends of Greenhill Gardens Event. *******************************************************************************************ST EDMUNDS CONCERT: St. Edmunds Church presents the Portland Singers in concert in the church with solos by Louise Dukes and John Savage on May 11th; £10 to include refreshments. Tel: Maureen 01305 750836; Mike 01305 787970. All Welcome.*******************************************************************************************
The Lugger InnTel: (01305) 766611
MUSIC FOR MAYMay 4th : Katz
May 11th : V S HeartsFriday 18th : Mark DavisMay 25th: Karina & Arran
QUIZ NIGHT : May 7th
Curry Night – MondaysItalian Night – Tuesdays
Steak Night – WednesdaysPie Night – Thursdays
Movies, theatre and more…
TEA DANCE at the Willowbed Hall on the first Friday of each month, 2-4pm. Entrance £4, to include refreshments and raffle. Please JOIN US to KEEP DANCING. *******************************************************************************************COFFEE MORNING CLUB every Wednesday 10am – 12noon at Safewise (fire station in Radipole Lane):Our first mystery tour this year was enjoyed by all, with free cider! We then went to Street for a shopping experience and spent too much money! Our next outing is on May 8th – where we are going is a mystery, but all our outings are free to members, so why not come and join us? For any queries please phone Ann on 783002.*******************************************************************************************CRAFTY SEW & SEWS: The club is an opportunity to meet and share crafts, skills and ideas (knitting, sewing, card making, beading etc), in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We meet in the Chickerell Methodist Church Hall on alternate Fridays from 7-9.30pm; entrance is £1.50 (to include refreshments). May meetings: 4th & 18th.Bring something crafty and turn up on the night or contact: Sue 774895, Shirley 837080 or Mary 07800604145. New members always welcome! *******************************************************************************************
CHICKERELL & CHARLESTOWN TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD: On Monday May 21st Derek Radley will be talking about ‘Victim Support’. We meet at Marshallsay Court at 10.30am. Visitors are welcome. *******************************************************************************************MARSHALLSAY COURT SOCIAL CLUB: Bingo is played every Monday except Bank Holidays at 7pm.*******************************************************************************************NEWS FROM VICTORY HALL, CHARLESTOWN: From Marion: “Next Bingo dates 4th and 18th May -we held a very enjoyable Easter Bingo with chocolate lollies, cakes and a little extra in the prize fund - same planned for the time around the Royal Wedding - so do come along for a fun night. Doors open 6.30pm. Eyes down 7pm.The floor in the Ladies is in the process of being refurbished and work should be completed in the near future. In the meantime, please continue to use the Disabled Toilet as usual.Any queries concerning the hall please contact Joe Castleman (Chairman) on 01305 789125 or Marion Hardcastle (Secretary) on 01305 761744.”*******************************************************************************************RADIPOLE & SOUTHILL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: Meets at Southill Community Centre at 7.30pm on Monday 14th May. Steve Belasco will be presenting ‘A Photo-Cruise along the Jurassic Coast’. Steve specialises in offshore photography and is the Weymouth Ambassador for the newly formed Jurassic Coast Trust. He will be talking about the Jurassic Coast and illustrating it with some of the fabulous photographic images that he has taken whilst sailing along the coast. All are welcome and refreshments will be available. *******************************************************************************************
WYKE REGIS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: There is a wide range of herbaceous perennials in 6cm pots ready to plant out now, available at the Trading Post: Antirrhinums, Nemesia, Lobelia and Cosmos and more in a lovely range of colours from only 25p each. There is also a good selection of mature flowering plants. Vegetable seedlings are ready, including cabbage, Brussels sprouts, beans and peas...and of course, seeds for everything!The Society is organising a coach trip to RHS Rosemoor Gardens in Devon on Sunday 10th June. These trips are very popular so book early - non-members are welcome. Tickets on sale in the Trading Post.Hangers Heroes Pumpkin Competition has seedlings ready for you to grow on and see if you can produce the heaviest pumpkin by 27th October. It is not too late to sow the seeds, but you can get a head start by having one ready germinated. The prizes are kindly sponsored by the Marquis of Granby restaurant.Schedules for the Summer Show on 21st July are available. Classes include flowers, vegetables, art, photographs, sewing and knitting, baking, jam and juices. There are also classes for children. Start now!The Trading Post in Rylands Lane is open on Weds 2 - 4pm and Sats 9.30am - 12.30pm. Visit www.wrhs.org.uk
*******************************************************************************************WDHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP: The next meeting of the West Dorset Health Service Retirement Fellowship will be on Thursday 3rd May at 2pm in the Boys Brigade Hall, Sawmills Lane, Dorchester DT1 2RZ when Kevin Patience will give a talk on The African Queen.The West Dorset Health Service Retirement Fellowship was set up over 30 years ago for retired employees of the Health Service and their partners living in Dorset and meets on the first Thursday of every month except August and December. Apart from the meetings, there are coach outings, a theatre trip and a festive lunch. New members welcome. Subscriptions now due.
Events, Local Groups, Clubs and Societies (continued)
TREE SURGEON, NPTC Qualified
Gutter Clearing & CleaningWindow Cleaning
Call Andrew01305 787 396 or 07837 038 475
Debbie Veitch Art ClassesChickerell Sports Pavilion, Lower Way, Chickerell
Wednesday mornings 10am-12pmFor those that secretly want to paint but don’tknow how to, to those that need guidance and
CHESIL BEACH CENTRE: Portland Beach Road, near Ferrybridge. Tel: 01305 206191.Website: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/chesil-beach-centre Opening hours: 10am to 5pm (until November 1st).
EVENTSAll children must be accompanied and warm clothes and suitable footwear advised for all outdoor events. All events at the centre unless otherwise stated.Monday 7th May: Marine Giants (whales and sharks) talk followed by egg case hunt on the beach, 11am to 12.30pm. Adults £3, children £2.Saturday 12th May: Spring birds of Chesil, the Fleet and Portland Harbour from 8.30am to 10am; adults £3, children £2. Also Opticron Optics Day from 10am to 4pm. Thursday 22nd May: Boat trip to see Chesil terns, 11.15am to 12.15pm. Weather dependant. Also on Saturday 26th May, same time. Booking essential on 206191. £10 per person.Sunday 27th May: Chesil Strandline detectives, 11am to 12.30pm. Adults £3, children £2.Wednesday 30th May: Seashore Safari at low tide, 1-2.30pm. Adults £3, children £2.Thursday 31st May: Beginners Guide to Wildflowers at Chesil (part of Wildflower Week), 1.30pm to 3pm. Adults £3, children £2.
RACE NIGHT AT SCHOOL: Chickerell Primary Academy PTA is holding a RACE NIGHT on Friday 4th
May. The event is being held in the school hall and is open to over 18s only. Doors open at 6.30pm with the first race at 7pm. Tickets are priced £8 per person and are available from the school office. To include entry, a basket meal of either Jumbo Sausage and Chips or Fishcake and chips (vegetarian option available) and a drink. A cash bar will also be running through the night. For tickets please contact the school office on 01305 783876. Book early to avoid disappointment.Please also save the date in your diaries for the Chickerell Primary Academy SUMMER FAIR which will be held on Saturday 16th June, 11am – 2pm. This is the school’s main fundraising event of the year and promises to be another great day for all the family. The theme this year will be ‘Countries of the World Cup’. There will be many stalls and games for you to enjoy, with entertainment throughout the day. Come and have fun and support the school!More information on this event will appear in the next issue of the Contact Magazine.
PLAYGROUPSDUCKLINGS PRE-SCHOOL: Methodist Church Hall, North Square, Chickerell, DT3 4DX. Tel: 766920. Our email is [email protected] or visit our Facebook page. Morning sessions – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am – Noon or 1pm. Full days available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 9am to 3pm; please call for availability. We are able to offer 28 hours of childcare per week with the Government’s new 30 hours scheme, spaces subject to availability. Two year sessions – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoon 1pm-3pm. We are able to accept two year funding the term after a child’s second birthday or alternatively an hourly rate is payable. Please ring us to check availability or pop in if you would like to register your child for these sessionsEveryone has enjoyed the Easter break and are now ready for the last term of the school year! We are looking forward to the warmer weather where we can enjoy lots of outside play in the sunshine and taking advantage of our lovely garden area. For further information about registering your child with us or if you would like to pop in to view our setting please call Sue or Sharon.
CHICKADEES: For any further information please contact Clare Ash 01305773103 or email [email protected]
The Turks Head InnIn the heart of Chickerell
6 East Street, Chickerell DT3 4DS
Tel: 01305 778565DAILY CARVERY
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NATURE NOTES – What has been seen in Chickerell: While the weather was still decidedly unlike spring it was still possible to see some blossom in Chickerell, notably of course the Blackthorn blossoms, attractive but long seen as coming into flower too early; a harbinger of spring that has not ‘yet sprung’ and therefore unlucky to have in the house. Hawthorn blossoms, on the other hand, are seen as evoking the first days of summer and fertile days to come; they are now starting to bloom.As we go to press there have been no swallows seen in Chickerell, although they have been spotted in Weymouth. Meanwhile the little flocks of sparrows have been busy in the sun taking dust baths by the side of Putton Lane. The Goldfinches continue to chatter beautifully. Top spots in Chickerell Downs have been spring arrivals Black Caps and Willow Warblers. The latter a small, yellow-green bird with a ‘falling trill’ of a song. Finally darting low and zipping down behind a garage in Lower Way on the first sunny day was a stunning Sparrowhawk. *******************************************************************************************
NEWS EXTRA
ENERGY HELP FOR BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS DORSET: A new three yearprogramme led by the county council seeks to reduce Dorset’s carbon footprint. Through the ‘Low Carbon’programme, Dorset based businesses, public sector and community organisations can access free support and afund pot of over £2.15m to help improve their energy efficiency and develop renewable energy projects. TheEuropean Regional Development Fund has assisted with funding. Further information about the support available,upcoming workshops, and how to apply: The Low Carbon Dorset website www.lowcarbondorset.org.uk.
DORSET ART WEEKS RETURN: Dorset Art Weeks (DAW) return to the county from 26th May to 10th June this year. Produced by Dorset Visual Arts, the weeks offer open studios, exhibitions and events across the county. The DAW website: www.dorsetartweeks.co.uk*******************************************************************************************FREE TABLE TENNIS CLUB: Open to anyone, new or old players, of any age, Thursdays from 4.30pm to 6pm at Budmouth College, in the main hall. Keep fit and enjoy a game at the same time!*******************************************************************************************CANCER SUPPORT: C’Siders, the Weymouth and Portland Cancer Support Group, meets regularly. For more details call 07430 695462, email [email protected] or see the website www.csiders.org
CHICKERELL TOWN COUNCILThe Town Council’s website for all the latest news is: www.chickerelltowncouncil.co.ukThe office opening times are Monday to Friday, 9.30am to noon.Telephone: 01305 767458 Email: [email protected] MEETINGS: The Town Council meets on the third Tuesday of every month in the Town Council Meeting Room at 7pm – members of the public are welcome to attend.CCTV: Just to remind residents that the cameras around the Willowbed Hall and field do work and are constantly monitored. DOG FOULING: The dog warden is appealing for any information on this. If anyone sees fouling, they are urged to report it immediately to 01305 252244 quoting reference 5038.
IMPORTANT AND USEFUL COUNCIL TELEPHONE NUMBERSAnti-social behaviour: Please report all incidents no matter how small immediately to the police on 101. HIGHWAY ISSUES: Roads, verges and hedges, public footpaths, streetlights, road signage, winter maintenance and bus timetables – if you have any queries regarding any of these (potholes, a crack in the road/footpath, overhanging branches etc) please phone Dorset County Council on 01305 221020.STREETLIGHTS: If there is a streetlight out, please phone 0800 0684145. FLOODING: For flooding problems please call 01305 221020 and for sandbags please call 01305 251010 and ask for emergency planning who will advise where sandbags can be purchased.REFUSE/RECYCYLING, RUBBISH BIN PROBLEMS: Call Dorset Waste Partnership on 01305 221040. PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT: Call West Dorset District Council on 01305 251010. COUNTY WEBSITE: www.dorsetforyou.com – website with wealth of information about all things to do with Dorset. You can also report highways issues via the dorsetforyou website.
OTHER USEFUL NUMBERSWater problems: Report to Wessex Water – 0845 600 4 600.Gas or electricity problems: Call your supplier direct. www.dorsetforyou.com – website with wealth of information about all things to do with Dorset. You can also report highways issues via the dorsetforyou website.
Planning applications received since last meeting:*WD/D/18/000360: Land adj to Buckland House, Buckland House Lane, Buckland Ripers: Change of use of land for camping site including the stationing of 8 shepherds huts (6 one bed units & 2 toilet/shower units).WD/D/18/000405: 435 Chickerell Road: Erection of two storey front and side extensions, single storey rear extension and front porch.WD/D/18/000443: Land West of 502 Chickerell Road: Erect four dwellings with associated car and cycle parking (Variation of Condition 1 of Outline Planning permission WD/D/17/0001087 – amended plans).*applications received at time of Contact going to pressGrants of Planning Permission:WD/D/18/000015: 429 Chickerell Road: Replace existing garage with new single storey garage and utility room.WD/D/17/002881: 517 Chickerell Road: Widen existing dropped kerb at front of property by 1.6m.Application for Certificate of Lawfulness:WD/D/18/000479: Foxholes Farm and Forge, Mandeville Road: Use of the mobile home without compliance with condition 1 of planning approval 1/E/03/002071.Grant of Non Material Amendment Town and Country Planning Act 1990WD/D/18/000602: Land at Newlands Fam, Coldharbour: Non material amendment to application WD/D/14/002675.NEWS REPORT FROM MONTHLY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING: MAYIn the public half hour prior to the meeting, several residents of Buckland Ripers spoke of their concerns for the proposal for a camping site in their community, due to be discussed at the meeting.A separate concern was raised over local employment at the top of School Hill as the workshops there had been given notice to leave by the landowner. In this case the businesses were advised to contact the business development officer at West Dorset for advice and support.A request for information was also received regarding the Chickerell Town Council offer of a site for a new GP surgery following planning approval for 300 extra homes between School Hill and the old Flood’s Yard.On behalf of the town council Coun John Worth stated it was the green open space opposite the Willowbed Hall, as the land that had been originally allocated in consultation with the health service was ‘insufficient for the size of health centre for the area’ and there was ‘very little’ other land in public ownership. He added that residents who responded to the neighbourhood plan questionnaire were very much in favour of a health centre.
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NEWS REPORT FROM CHICKERELL TOWN COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING – MAY – continued
Plans for Camping site at Buckland Ripers: Councillors were told there had been objections to this proposal from local residents who were concerned over increased traffic and pedestrians when the area lacked pavements, streetlights and amenities such as a pub, shop or public transport. There were also worries over possible noise, flooding, drainage and the impact on a neighbouring site of nature conservation. Some councillors felt a town council decision should not be made until more information was made available including how many tents would be on the site. The majority, however, felt the application should be recommended for refusal.Plan to extend cottage: Councillors were told there had been some concern raised about a plan to extend a historic cottage on Chickerell Road next to the ranges. The plan was for a two storey front and side extension and a single storey rear extension plus front porch. It was felt the extension was significant so approval was recommended subject to a note regarding concerns over possible overlooking of neighbouring properties.Local government reorganisation: County Councillor Jean Dunseith reported on the progression of the reorganisation of Dorset and said Chickerell would have two councillors on the new unitary authority. It would also be classed as South Dorset, not West Dorset. The main impact of this would be on the new area planning committees. Glennie Way concerns: Coun Dunseith had been contacted over concerns about road safety issues for pedestrians crossing Glennie Way by the Willowbed Hall. A zebra crossing was requested. Councillors were told a ‘lollipop lady’ is under consideration and a follow up survey by the travel safety officer for the area is awaited.Car parking outside local schools: Correspondence from local residents read out at the meeting included two letters over parking. One concerned parking causing an obstruction to residents living next to Budmouth and the other related to a parent who stated her daughter had been narrowly missed by a car mounting the pavement outside the Primary Academy. It was agreed letters from the council to the headteachers should be sent. A request for the Parking Enforcement Team to enforce the traffic regulations would also be made.Building materials on junction: Another letter from a local resident expressed concern over building materials being left and creating an ‘eyesore’ at the junction of Green Lane and Putton Lane. Councillors were told the landowner was taking action to deal with this matter.*******************************************************************************************
Nick’s Notes on the Night SkyThe brightness of a star is measured by its magnitude (which means, in ancient Greek, its ‘importance’!) and the smaller the number the brighter the star; so a star with magnitude of two is brighter than one with a magnitude of six. There have been some refinements since the original catalogues (drawn up 2,000 years ago), and it was ‘standardised’ in the 19th century, which has resulted in four stars (and only four) now having negative magnitudes. One of them is Arcturus, a orangey-red star that is, at this time of the year, one of the first stars you see as the sun sets. Look in the east just after sunset and you’ll see it shining through the darkening sky, with its colour getting easier to see as the sky gets darker. You can also use the adage ‘Arc to Arcturus’ to find it later in the night, by following the arc of the handle of the big dipper downwards and the first bright star you’ll come to is Arcturus.
Arcturus itself is the brightest star in the constellation of Boötes, the Bear Driver, or Herdsman (the name Boötes means Bearkeeper in Greek) and is often depicted as a hunter chasing the ‘Big Bear’ (Ursa Major) across the sky. It is also the pointer to some wonderful parts of the sky. Just off to its ‘left’ is the constellation Coma Berenices. This constellation is supposed to represent the golden hair of a queen of Egypt, and, on a dark night, is a lovely site, with a cluster of closely associated stars, hazily visible with the naked eye but a wonderful sight in binoculars.Going the other way is a vaguely ‘cup shaped’ constellation with a bright star sat, more or less, at the base of the cup. This is Corona Borealis, or the Northern Crown, a rather apt name given the shape. In some myths it is the crown of Ariadne, a tragic heroinein Greek myths and is a perfectly formed constellation that looks, for a change, like its name suggests!
ST MARY’S CHURCH, CHICKERELL WORSHIP IN MAY 2018 www.stmaryschickerell.co.uk, Tel: 01305 319 369
All services at St Mary’s, Chickerell, unless otherwise indicated
Regular meetings: Friends Together : Fourth Thursday each month at 2pm, Marshallsay CourtSt Mary’s Photography Club – monthly on the last Wednesday at Marshallsay Court Lounge at 7.30pm.
Receive Holy Communion at home – If illness/mobility prevents your regular church attendance at St Mary’s, we are able to bring the sacrament to you in your home.
Baptisms, Weddings and other enquiries: Contact Fr Jeremy Brading. T: 01305 319369. E: [email protected]
*******************************************************************************************PRAYERHOUSE CHICKERELL: Serving families in ChickerellContact David and Caroline White at [email protected] or 01305 759968 www.prayerhousechickerell.Worship service each Sunday at 10.30am.The last Sunday in the month is the Busy Church, a chance for the whole family to explore a Bible story through crafts, stories and games. Finishing with a simple lunch. Busy Bees is our toddler group which meets every Friday at 10am during term time. It is a lot of fun, with craft activities, singing time and snacks.For more information please check out our website: www.prayerhousechickerell.ukBuilding on the heritage of Chickerell Evangelical Congregational Church.
*******************************************************************************************CHICKERELL GOSPEL HALL
Sundays: 11am Breaking of Bread 6.30pm: Gospel Meeting
Wednesdays: 7.15pm Prayer, Bible Reading or Address
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10 v 13
Tuesday 1st May7pm Wholeness & HealingThursday 3rd May10am Eucharist followed by tea
& coffeeSunday 6th May EASTER 6 8am BCP Communion10am All Age Worship Tuesday 8th May7pm EucharistThursday 10th May ASCENSION DAY10am Eucharist followed by tea &
coffee7pm Parish Eucharist Sunday 13th May EASTER 79am Parish Eucharist at Fleet10am Parish EucharistTuesday 15th May7pm EucharistThursday 17th May10am Eucharist followed by tea &
coffee
Sunday 20th May PENTECOST8am BCP Communion10am Parish Eucharist6pm Taize Prayer
Sunday 27th May TRINITY SUNDAY10am Parish EucharistTuesday 29th May7pm Eucharist
Thursday 31st May10am Eucharist followed
by tea and coffee
CHICKERELL METHODIST CHURCH Minister: Rev J Quick (783049) Services at 10.30am every Sunday6th May Ms Fiona Stewart / Mr David Ninnim13th May Rev Brenda Stephenson (Chapel Anniversary)
Holy Communion (united with Lanehouse Methodists)20th May Pentecost Service27th May Mrs Pam WoodlandThe Craft and Chat Group will meet on Wednesdays 2nd & 16th May from 2 – 4pm in the Chapel. Why not come along to enjoy a chat with like-minded friends and a cup of tea. We are pleased to report that this group is steadily growing in numbers. We recently sent 35 baby jumpers to a project in South Africa and already have more ready to send. We are busy making hats for premature babies and knitting squares for mothers and babies who have to be separated at birth for medical treatment (the mother has a square near her body which is then given to the baby so they can feel their mother’s presence).Crafty Sew and Sews will meet on Fridays 4th & 18th May from 7pm – 9.30 in the hall. New members always welcome – bring your own craft or learn a new one. The May LUNCH IN FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER will be a Bring and Share Lunch at the chapel on 9th May at 1pm. This is a very informal gathering to chat and eat – why not join us? There will be a bring and buy table for our charity this year, which is CAP (Christians Against Poverty).There will be a concert by the Brass Tacks Band on Friday 11th May at 7.30pm. All are welcome. There will be refreshments and a raffle during the interval.Our Chapel Anniversary will be on Sunday 13th May at 10.30am when we will be welcoming Rev Brenda Stephenson to conduct our service.PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO COFFEE MORNING IN MAY as the hall is being redecorated.
*******************************************************************************************ST EDMUNDS CHURCH, LANEHOUSE ROCKS ROADSunday services: 11am Rev Deb Smith2nd Wednesday: 10am service
*******************************************************************************************LANEHOUSE ROCKS METHODIST CHURCH Lynch Lane, Weymouth6th May J Churchill13th May United Service at Chickerell Methodist Church20th May Mark Barnsley27th May Rev J Quick - Holy CommunionAll services commence at 10.30am. Everyone welcome. Enjoy further fellowship with tea and coffee after the services.*******************************************************************************************
******************************************************************************************CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH ‘THE LIGHT’
St John Ambulance Hall, Westwey Road, Weymouth DT4 8SU.Welcomes you to our Sunday Services 6pm for 6.15pm start.
Spiritual Healing every Friday 2-3.30pm.Parking available.
Please visit our website for more information www.spiritualistchurchweymouth.com******************************************************************************************
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTSWorship service, Sacrament meeting, every Sunday at 10am. All welcome.
SOUTH WEST DORSET TALKING NEWSPAPER: The SWDTN provides a weekly dose of local news and a talking magazine, free of charge, to people who are either blind or partially sighted. It serves the Weymouth, Portland, Lyme Regis, Bridport, Dorchester, Sherborne and Blandford areas but has listeners all over Dorset, in neighbouring counties and even further afield. Each week listeners receive a talking newspaper on a USB (memory) stick which can be plugged into a computer or from a simple audio player supplied by the charity. Anyone wanting to know more can call 01305 783628 to leave a message with contact details or speak to a member of the team any Wednesday morning between 9am - 10am; or email via Contact Us: www.swdtn.co.uk.
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A LOOK BACK TO CONTACT MAGAZINE PUBLISHED IN MAY 1986
- A Youth Club was founded at the Victory Hall in Charlestown in 1986 for all ages between 10 and 20 years. The aim was to open on Mondays from 7.30pm to 10pm. It cost £1.00 to join; 15p a week thereafter.- The Parish Council was pleased to hear this month that a new barrier was to be placed at the School Hill entranceto the school and that a new toilet block was to be constructed during 1986/87 at an estimated costs of £33,000.- The time for choosing the Carnival Princess was announced – Friday 20th June 1986 at the Turks Head skittlealley.- A reader supplied a Crispy Chicken Casserole recipe using herbs and chicken thighs with breadcrumbs.- Another reader was asking for offers for her Pye Black and White television 20 inch screen with stand.- Marshallsay Court was due to hold its annual summer fete on Saturday June 18th 1986.
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