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Corscombe Section of The Chimes

September  2006

HELP NEEDED

The Annual Churchyard clean up will be on the Saturday 30th September

at 9.30 a.m.  The more helpers the merrier, and the quicker we get the work

done - - it will be yew tree reducing, strimming, hedge cutting, just to

mention 3, will be completed !

Coffee and biscuits ( and maybe cakes ) if I can prevail on one or two ladies.

 Many thanks to all who have mown the Churchyard throughout the Summer.

                                                                                                            Tony Frost

CORSCOMBE CHURCH FLOWER AND CLEANING ROTA 

Edna Leonard has now handed this task on to Beth Evans and Sallie Else. 

Thank you Edna for all your hard work over many years of preparing this rota.

Beth and Sallie would welcome more offers of help, either to arrange flowers

or help with the cleaning, many visitors visit the building and it looks so

welcoming if it is clean with lovely flowers.

Contact Sallie on 891425 if you are able to give a little time, with enough

helpers it is usually only twice a year that you are required.  We do also

make a special effort to make the Church look beautiful for festivals,

Christmas , Easter and Harvest.

Extra help for those would be most welcome.

ALBERT HOATH

Thank you very much for putting the piece in the Chimes for Dad, I would
just like to thank all the people that came to the funeral.  I know he
thoroughly enjoyed living in Corscombe and had many friends there who

looked after him after Mum died and it wasn't any easy decision for him

to come and live with me but I like to think that he was happy here.
We all still miss him terribly and Tim has said that I now have to take over
the talking teletext when he needs to know the cricket scores when he is at
work.  It is the first playing of Dad's competition at Yeovil Golf Club on
Monday for the Cup that we presented at his Birthday party and Tim and his
friend are going to play.  Hopefully in December I shall go to the Club and
present the Cup to the winner.
Just to keep me occupied Adrian went out and bought me a new Puppy

so I now have the trio of black, chocolate and golden. She is certainly

keeping me on my toes and under my feet!
    Once again thank you for all you did.

                                                               Jill ( Albert's Daughter )

THANK YOU

Our heartfelt thanks to all who helped us celebrate our Golden Wedding in style,

both at the Hall and at Lindisfarne, we continued to enjoy visitors and festivities

until 1.30 am the next morning. It was a very tired but happy Paula and Colin

mooching around on the Sunday.Thelma Crocker from Halstock made two

lovely cakes , one sponge, one fruit, iced and delightfully decorated.

Betty Dowding and her helpers , as always , provided the delicious buffet.

Dizzy provided the music and her and Christina made the lovely floral displays.

Marlene was the photographer. Heather and Brian provided teas and coffees.

It was a glorious sunny day and we all seemed to have a real happy time - - a

day to remember. Better than our Wedding Day, that was appalling weather,

heavy rain all day.Thanks to all our friends and relations for the cards (80 in all)

and for the gifts (even though we said ' no gifts '). Our friends from the village

clubbed together and gave us £50 in National Garden Vouchers - - a brilliant

idea as we are now on the third stage of garden improvements - - thank you

so much for your thoughtfulness and generosity. In fact ' thank you ' everyone,

family and friends for making it so special.

                                                                         Paula and Colin

COME AND JOIN US, HAVE A CUPPA AND MEET NEW FRIENDS TOO !

Would you like a night out with good food and an after dinner speaker ?

CREAM TEAS AT MILTON 29th July

A successful and enjoyable afternoon, even the weather decided to behave

at the last moment.

Thank you Celia and Andrew for allowing us to enjoy your lovely garden and

facilities.Thanks to all the good cooks for scones and cakes, and to all the

helpers. £211 was made and sent to Cancer Care Dorset. Most appropriate 

as Peter Chase and the family ( who used to live at Milton ) received invaluable

help from Cancer Care Dorset when Peter was ill with cancer.

                                                                                                         Paula

CORSCOMBE AND DISTRICT PLAYERS

There will be the A.G.M for Corscombe and District Players at 7.30pm

on Sunday 3rd September.

After this years disappointing cancellation we need to establish whether

we have enough keen budding thespians to make another Pantomime

viable. So only, if you are keen and committed, please attend this meeting.

It is fun for Autumn evening rehearsals.

                                                              Contacts : Sue Dowding 891223

                                                                             Dizzy and John 891845

ARE YOU NEW TO THE VILLAGE ?      

OR ARE YOU STILL PUTTING YOUR PAPER IN THE GREEN BAGS ??

    CORSCOMBE VILLAGE HALL NEEDS YOUR WASTE PAPER. 

Please take it to the shed in the Village Hall car park. In the past year over

£900 has been raised for Village Hall funds.  WE WANT  newspapers,

magazines, junk mail, greetings cards, brochures etc etc. Dull paper,

shiny paper all welcome.  Local Phone books are just within limits & OK,  

but please pages only of fat catalogues such as Argos & Bournemouth

Yellow Pages.  Put the spines in the bin as with their sticky glue they cause

problems by sticking to the rollers during pulping.  And paper won’t pulp if

it’s encased in plastic sleeving!! The usual system is to put the paper in

supermarket plastic bags.  Don’t tie up as the bags are removed when

the paper is transferred to the trailer. The exception for tie up is shredded

paper!!

PLEASE NO CARDBOARD – this would be like mixing brass with gold

- & being paid the brass price!!

So please put cardboard in the Council green sacks, but save paper for your

Village Hall. In the last 12 months over £900 has been raised without asking

anyone for a penny.

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY CONTRIBUTING YOUR WASTE PAPER

PLEASE START NOW             

TARGET FOR THIS YEAR               LET’S TOP THE £1000  

MORE VOLUNTEERS  NEEDED FOR NEXT CLEARANCE. 

 SAT SEPT 9^th  8.30 a.m  or please contact 891120/891085

for information on alternative days/times. DIY if trailer on site - please,

please follow directions posted inside shed door  -thanks. 

                                                                                                Edna.

FIRST RESPONDERS

A quiet month for callouts, just one during the daytime. We had a very

busy Training Weekend to refresh our knowledge and practical skills

and everyone did extremely well. We welcome our newest member

Tessa Safadi and hope she enjoys her time as a Responder. New members

are always wanted so if you would like to become a Responder please

contact Stuart on 01935 891765 for details.
Our last Village Market was a bit of a flop as no farmers or foodsellers
arrived....must be the hot weather and the holidays ! Once again it was well
supported by villagers and we look forward to starting all over again in
2007. Our next event is the start of the 'Big Breakfasts' in the Village
Hall on Saturday 30th September, 9-00 to 11-00am. We look forward to

seeing all our friends and supporters 'tucking-in' to a hearty breakfast.

                                                                                          Stuart Turner.

CORSCOMBE WALKS

It is planned to re - issue the popular Corscombe Walks booklet which

is out of print. It includes suggested walks on the ' rights of way ' in the area.

Do you have any comments on the previous booklet / routes ?

Do you know of any access problems for walkers on local footpaths /

bridleways ? Would you like to re - walk and check some of the routes ?

Any help would be most appreciated.

Contact : Stuart on 01935 891765.

LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

We have been disappointed in the lack of support for ' The History Group '

and are finding it increasingly difficult to find suitable dates for meetings, for

those interested. Freda has done most of the research and had hoped for

more support and information from the group.

Are any of you interested in getting a group together to walk the local

footpaths and bridleways ?

Is it worth continuing the History Group Meetings ?

Ring Paula 891494 or Freda 891448 only  if you are keen .

We can then see if there is enough of us to continue .

LYNX LIKE CREATURE

Five years ago my friend and I were walking  just past Down Farm. We

looked over the gate and across the field and saw the silhouette of a long,

sleek, cat. It must have been about the size of a lynx and not at all like a

domestic cat, we were not close enough to establish the colour, but it did

have a long tail ( I understand some lynx's have a shorter tail, but there

are several types of lynx. )

About 18 months ago we were walking up the track opposite Knapp Farm

( Ryham's ?) and a wild cat ( dark grey ) sprang out of the right hand hedge

crossed the track in front of us, again sleek and long with a tail. This was

close to us, but fleeting , Taffy gave chase, it turned growled, hissed and

spat at Taffy, and was off. Taffy turned back to me. Then back in

November 2005 the same creature ( or similar ) came out of a Gaffer's

Farm field crossed the road in front of us and shot into the woods, startling

both myself and Taffy.

The most recent sighting was 2nd August and oh ! how I wished I had my

camera with me because this was the best sighting yet. About 20 yards

up ( I think it is called Ryham's Lane ) anyway the track opposite

Knapp Farm, there is a gate that leads over to Underhill Farm . I often stand

at farm gates with my arms resting on top and just stare at the view and

anything in nature.  This time I could not believe my eyes, about 30 yards

in front of me sat a wild cat , we stared at each other for about 3 minutes,

it was obvious that it was not a domestic cat, the ears perched higher on

the head and visible hairs coming from the ears to the head, dark / charcoal

grey in colour, after three minutes it was startled and ran towards the barn

suddenly, I looked at my watch, it was 10 minutes to 10 a. m. As it ran I

could see clearly it was long and sleek with a tail flowing straight behind it.

So when I got home I rang Jo at Underhill Farm to tell her what I had seen. 

She said she had been out in the car and drove up the drive about 9-50. 

I wondered if this is what scared it !

There have been several unusual killings of lambs in the area , not in the

way of fox killings but eaten out at the throat - - could this be linked !   There

is a book called ' CATS ' written by Merrily Harpur from Maiden Newton, well documenting many sightings.Has anyone else seen this creature ?  

Contact:   m.harpur@ukoneline.co.uk        or  Paula 01935  891494

MOAN

BURNING RUBBISH AND GARDEN BONFIRES.
As autumn approaches we all want to get rid of leaves and rubbish as

quickly as possible. Just THINK. Bonfire smoke is as bad as, if not

worse than, cigarettes as a source of passive smoking. Wet burning

garden rubbish and household plastics and paint can generate cyanides

and carcinogens.
No need to stop the burning - just watch the weather and make sure that

the wind is blowing well, in a direction to take the fumes away from your

neighbours! Make sure the pile is totally burned out and no hot embers

remain (animals and birds love rolling in ashes - I've seen singed sheep! )
Or take your garden junk to the tip.                                                                                                                                      Moaning     Minnie  ( Freda )

RAINFALL

Tony Frost's rain gauge registered 40 1/4 mm's for July.

100 CLUB

Mr. J. Bartos    no 12    £5

Mr. T. Garrett    no 47    £3

Mr. C. Dowding    no 36    £2

KEEP FIT

“Body Maintenance for Mature Movers”

The Autumn Term for Keep Fit will commence on Monday

September 11th 2.30 pm to 3.30pm, and will run for 12 sessions.
Cheques for £21 should be made out to “Corscombe Village Hall”

and given to me at the beginning of term. Unfortunately there are no

places at present for new members but if any should arise I will inform

you if you are on the waiting list.    

                                                                            Jean Mosser   891096

PLAYGROUP

Contacts : Sarah Girling 891481 or Sarah Woods 891955.

SILENCE

This will be held at Gatcombe the home of Helen and John Perris on

Monday 25th September at 8.00pm.

TUESDAY CLUB

This will be held at Corscombe Village Hall on Tuesday 5th September

at 2.30pm when there will be a talk on Dorset Pub Signs and stories. 

All welcome - - a special welcome to our newcomers.

VILLAGE HALL COFFEE MORNING

This will be held on Wednesday 13th September at 10.30am at

Brook House, Fudge Hill, by kind invitation of Heather and Brian Starkings.

MOBILE LIBRARY

This will be at ' The Old Post Office Yard ' Yew Tree House on Thursdays 

Sept. 1st, 15th, and 29th between 11.20am and 11.45am.

COOKE'S BUS SERVICE

This picks up at Lindisfarne , High Street at approximately 10.35 - 40 ish

then stopping at The Bartons,  Pine Close and Church Farm if anyone is

waiting there.  It returns from Tesco's Yeovil at about  1.45 pm and from

The Borough Memorial at about 1.50pm. Tuesdays, Wednesdays,

and Fridays.

BINS

Please ensure that dogs, foxes and badgers cannot spread rubbish along

the road, either keep a tight lid on the bin with a brick on or put rubbish out

on a Friday approx 7.15.a.m. just before it is due to be collected.

KERBSIDE RECYCLING

Your green bags for cardboard and boxes for cans and bottles will be

collected on Fridays Sept.8th and 22nd.

BIRTHDAYS

A very Happy Birthday to - -

Christopher Donald Pruden     who will be  one year old on Sept. 12th.

Alexandra Mary Adams              who will be  7 years old on Sept. 20th

Nathaniel Anstey                         who will be 7 years old on Sept. 21st.

Tristan Button                             who will be 16 years old on Sept 24th.

We hope you all have a great time !

Please let me have all news by 8th Sept. for October Chimes ( in good time

please as I will not be available later ) Thank you.