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mTM oDorchester ester r f w e i Edition of the View from Bridport vwww.viewfrompublishing.co.uk PICK UP YOUR FREE COPY Issue 168Wednesday, January 13 2010 Bid to keep Hardy artefacts in museum DORSET County Museum is spearheading a campaign by Stuart Broom to discuss some ideas he has on fund raising. to raise £50,000 to ensure typescripts of twelve Thomas In addition to the typescripts, which cover the first Hardy novels, including Tess of the D’Urbervilles, are dramatisations of novels and short stories as used by The vate donations and that he was confident that they could not exported to a major US university. Hardy Players between 1908 and 1924, there are numer- raise the required funding. The typescripts, which are believed to have belonged ous programmes, actors parts, advertisement posters and He said: “Time is of the essence as we need to show to Harry Tilley, a former mayor of Dorchester and who marquettes of scenery. that we are serious about our bid. We have received a lot was one of the original Hardy Players, have only recently Three of the programmes are from the original produc- of support already and there area number of organisations come on the market for the first time having been in a tion of Tess of the d’Urbervilles held in Dorchester Corn that have pledged to help. private collection for the previous 70 years. Exchange, one of which is signed by Hardy and presented “The Heritage Memorial Fund and the Victoria and Al- They are significant in that the typescripts include hand to Tilley. bert Purchase Fund are willing to help, although we will written additions by Hardy that gives a unique insight In explaining the significance of the typescripts, Mr have to match fund any money they offer to demonstrate into his ideas on how his novels should be adapted for Murden also wondered whether the copy of Tess of the local interest in the project.” the stage. D’Urbervilles might include the additional line which Exeter University will also donate a sum, believed to Such is their importance that Culture Minister Margaret Hardy added to Norrie Woodhall’s part as Liza-Lu. be in excess of £3,000 as they believe the typescripts are Hodge has placed a temporary export bar on these man- The script is believed to be covered with revisions in of region importance with reference to Wessex. uscripts under the Waverly Culture criteria in the hope pen and ink in his own hand. Mr Murden is also in talks with Dorset County Council that a buyer will come forward to keep them. “These papers give a unique insight into how Hardy to see if they would be willing to make a donation. She said: “They are so closely connected with the his- adapted his novels for the stage using the knowledge and “It is too early to say if they will and how much they tory of one of England’s most significant authors and his inspiration acquired working with the local actors who would donate, but negotiations are positive,” he added. position in our national heritage and life that their depar- were in turn inspired by his works. The amendments and The New Hardy Players, which include the only sur- ture would be a misfortune.” additions are the result of that relationship.” viving member of the original Hardy Players, Norrie The museum has until February 17th to produce evi- Woodhall, are keen to lend their support and will be hold- Mr Murden is confident that they will be able to reach (cid:0)NORRIEWoodhall, sole survivor of the original dence that they enough financial support to be able to their target but has asked anybody who is interested in ing a “Hardy Evening” in the museum in the next few Hardy Players, still performs today meet the asking price, which with VAT is £58,750, so that donating towards the cost or who has any ideas to contact weeks as one of a number of fund-raising ideas, whilst it they can be housed alongside the superb array of arte- the museum on (01305) 262735 or by e-mail to is believed that The Hardy Society will also make a do- facts already contained within its walls which relate to [email protected]. nation. W Thomas Hardy. Local author and actor Julian Fellowes has also pledged “It’s early days and there are no guarantees, but we will INTERs L The director of Dorset County Museum John Murden give it our best shot. Everybody we have spoken to has T confirmed that they had already received significant pri- his help and is meeting Mr Murden in the next few days been positive,” he said. 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I think is weighing people down. It’s a bit like the weather Sadly but peacefully on the 9th January 2010 Originally from Manchester, Wendy left home at the moment, everybody is listening to the weather and at Axminster Hospital, aged 78 years. nobody is going to work. at 17-years-old and moved around the country Much loved mother of Chris and Rosemary, mother-in-law to Pat and Kevin, grandmother to Joanna, as she lived an eventful life before settling in (cid:0)AREthere many crossovers between your writing Martyn, Lee, Michelle, Mark and Adam and great the west country in the mid 1980s. and life coaching? grandmother to Jake and Ella. Also greatly missed by Wendy has always had a latent desire to write Absolutely, because the small books that I’m doing now Gavin, Ian, Kayleigh, Beth and Jenny. and pursued her passion through local newspa- are really because of the life coaching. I felt that it was a Cremation service to take place at Taunton Crematorium pers and company magazines. way in for me to produce a book, just writing about my on Monday, 18th January 2010 at 11.00am. Wendy qualified as a life coach six-years-ago own experiences. I am quite courageous, I have done a lot Family flowers only but donations if desired to be shared and was inspired to publish her first book of things and I am prepared to have a go and not put my jointly between Leukaemia Research and the National “Never Die Wondering”. life on hold. It’s not easy and I do have my moments when Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, Following its success Wendy set up the Char- I’ve been a bit scared but I thought I’d write about it and c/o J.F. Clarke & Son, Maryknoll, Lyme Street, Axminster. I’d use my experiences to encourage people to not be mouth Literary Festival last year with friend and afraid to get on and do things. fellow author Sallyann Sheridan. View from Weymouth (cid:0)WHATare your upcoming workshops about? (cid:0)WHOinspired you to start writing? This particular series are life coaching workshops based As a child I loved the classics, Thomas Hardy in partic- on my book “Never die wondering” because as a result View from Dorchester ular. Other people’s lives and the hardships they over- of the book people keep asking me if I’m running a work- View From Bridport cKwaaimtthee s.A uMtckhoi nares co ronem.c Iemnndatlniyad n Io whf arthivteee rEesn nIjg olloyisvehed l baRenocgsaueua sTgeer e tfhmoeray ie nwx aarmnitde- T(cid:0)heW roHleA Tofi sa tlhifee crooalec ho ifs a t oli fhee lcpo paecohp?le get the most out stIh’hmeo p sra.u mTnnheie ni nfgi rMtswta ooy ns aeens sdsti aoJruntsns eoin.n F Seabtruuradrayy ,a nFde bMruaarrcyh 1a3ntdh t ahnend ple A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry. I have been to of their lives, that’s how I simplify it when people ask View from Lyme Regis India and this book has everything in it. me that question. (cid:0)WHOwould be your three dream guests at a din- ner party? (cid:0)WHATthree books would you take to a desert is- (cid:0)WHATadvice would you give to people who may A friend and I once gave a dinner party in the 1970s, the View from Beaminster land? be struggling in the recession? criteria being that we would only invite people who would Music and Silence by Rose Tremain to relive the middle I think the first thing I’d say is stop focusing on the entertain, had intellect or were good looking. We spent a years around 1500; Shakespeare – because I love his money because we are all obsessed with the financial sit- whole day cooking and had a great dinner party. I love plays and I think I would have all the time in the world uation. It really does control peoples lives and I think music and Ella Fitzgerald is a favourite. I would love to Head Office: to better understand the detail and his observation of peo- know more about her early days and the wonderful jazz they’re missing the point. I don’t want to belittle it in any- ple and a dictionary, including Thesaurus, so that I could people she sang with. Clive James for wit and humour and truly explore words and their meanings. way but you have to look at the whole picture, you are a of course, his brilliant writing and my glamorous friend Unit 3, St Michael’s 60 Lynn Brunton who is naughty and has a great wit that (cid:0)WHOare your writing influences? knows no bounds. Business Centre All the above authors and many more. Locally, Sallyann Sheridan, as she has been really supportive and positive. Info at a glance ... When we did the Literary Festival last year in Char- Church Street, mouth, meeting other authors inspired me. So many want to write and can write but don’t always believe enough in themselves. They are my writing influences. 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Mr Leveson has left most of his property at the DORSET County Council will be cut- by Tom Glover hotel and police are anxious to hear from anyone ting back on its salt use by 25-per-cent who may know of his whereabouts. despite sub-zero temperatures set to Mr Leveson, who is approximately 6ft tall, of continue across the county. tyres to grip the road. medium build, with blonde/brown collar length The nearest MET office weather sta- At this time, the council is continuing hair. tions to Dorchester recorded lowest to regularly treat main roads across the He used to be in the Royal Electrical and Me- bovetewrneiegnh t- 3te mdepgerreaetsu roens ltahset cwoeaeskt aton db e- tchoeu nnteyt wtoo ernks aurree tkheep mt colseta urs oedf picaer tsa nodf chanical Engineers (REME). It is thought that he 16 degrees inland. snow. may have gone to Wiltshire where he was sta- The sub-zero temperatures and heav- Met Office Forecaster Helen Chivers tioned. Although at the beginning of January he ier than average snowfall caused dis- said: “The weather in West Dorset does was sighted in the Dorchester area. ruption to schools, businesses and not look very pleasant for a while. Anyone who may have seen Mr Leveson or who drivers and the overnight frosts are “There will be frosts at night at least has information relating to his whereabouts likely to continue at least until the until the weekend and roads will remain should contact North Wales Police, 0845 6071002 weekend. icy. or Crimestoppers Cymru Wales on 0800 555111. Stocks of salt held by Dorset County “I would advise everybody to keep up Council currently stand at around 2,700 to date with the weather forecasts and (cid:1) Jeanie Chubb and Ben Geyser thanking staff of Poundbury Village tonnes, which is enough to last for to be prepared for the potential weather Stores for their recent donation around eight to 10 days with another conditions.” Cash boost for boxing club 1,300 tonnes due to be delivered this Dorset County Council has directed week. drivers to their website for advice on Nationally, all local authorities have driving in poor weather conditions, reg- been asked to reduce their salt use by ular updated information about how the thanks to Poundbury stores 25-per-cent. To achieve this, the county winter weather is affecting road condi- council will be using a salt/grit mix to tions and services, including gritting treat roads rather than pure salt. updates and This will result in ice taking longer to FAQs. Visit melt but it is hoped that the grit will aid www.dorsetforyou.com/winter. POUNDBURY Village will be built on the for our new gym, which Stores’ chosen charity for Sawmills site. will make a great differ- December was the Jeanie Chubb from ence to the youngsters Dorchester Amateur Dorchester ABC gave a and the communities of Boxing Club. short speech of thanks to Dorchester and sur- Each month staff at the manager of Poundbury rounding areas. THe WINDoW shop select a cause to Village Stores, Mr Geo, “The monies donated raise money for. and his staff, for their by the Poundbury Village RePAIR MAN Money raised will go fundraising efforts. Stores will make a wel- towards the Dorchester She said: “We are come difference to our ABC’s new gym, which working hard and saving goal.” If your old PVCu or Aluminium windows and Man arrested following collision doors need attention... A MAN has been arrested after a two closed for just over an hour. 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A special cush- dens House offered pre- Not ones to keep their a room at Dorchester ion was made for use by pared work packs to fingers resting, their cur- Arts Centre. the Mayor of Dorchester visitors who went along rent projects were also on They whiled away the during church services, to join in. display. time working on the pan- and a professional com- They worked alongside Two seat cushions are els for the Dorchester mission undertaken for a members of the stitchers being made for the coun- 700 Celebration Tapes- set of church vestments. on their chosen squares, cil chamber, where they try, an amazing creation Their latest work of art, using a variety of tech- will eventually rest upon depicting the county entitled “Colours of niques – paint, glue, the two 17th century town through the ages. Africa”, was unveiled at beads, embellishment chairs used by the mayor in 2008 these ambi- the Arts Centre by the with felt, fabric, embroi- and the town clerk. tious, talented and ex- Mayor of Dorchester, dery threads and wools. Two orphrey panels of tremely hard working Councillor Susie Hos- Parents, grandparents Dorset wildflowers and a ladies formed the Dorch- ford, where it will hang and children, with an age central panel of wheat- ester Stitchers in order to in all its splendour. range of three – 83- sheaf are under way for raise funds to have the For several months, the years-old, created a total the altar cloth in Dorch- seven tapestry panels Dorchester Stitchers col- of 54 squares, which ester cemetery’s South framed and hung in the lected African pictures, were subsequently Chapel. Corn exchange. symbols, and patterns braided and sewn onto a Mayor Susie Hosford The Dorchester Stitch- which were transferred to backing cloth. was full of praise for the ers have gone from six inch squares of fabric This is a beautifully wonderful work pro- strength to strength, con- and canvas. colourful and vibrant duced by the Dorchester tinuing to produce work A two day workshop wall hanging with a real Stitchers. Opportunity for budding filmmakers LIVE It, Love It, Film It is one part of a three year the landscape and where these discoveries can project to celebrate the unique, ceremonial land- lead to. scape of the South Dorset Ridgeway. This could include a short story movie, an Supported partly by the Heritage Lottery Fund, image collage with sound, or an image sequence. the project will focus on several key themes that Those participating in the workshops will be in- include archaeological surveys and historical re- vited to make a submission to create their own search, access and interpretation, celebration, film, working with Jorn throughout April, May and working with schools. and June. This will be a wonderful opportunity The South Dorset Ridgeway is a broad chalky for you to use your imagination and create a per- ridge which stretches from Broadmayne to Long sonal vision of what moves, enlightens and in- Bredy, and contains around 500 archaeological spires you. monuments within its 14 square miles. Jorn himself says: “For the workshops I am en- Many of these are of national significance, and visaging three parts: to depict the landscape as a indeed the area is considered by many experts to quiet space for reflection and self-immersion; be of equal importance to Stonehenge and Ave- landscape as a noisy space for aggressive behav- bury for revealing the lives of our ancestors. The iour; and landscape as a reasonable place for vi- Ridgeway offers superb views of the stunning sual debate. scenery of the West Dorset countryside and the “The question might be whether landscapes are Jurassic Coast. It is an area of outstanding natural like human beings, or whether human beings im- beauty and invaluable to our heritage. pose their emotions onto landscape.” So, are you aged between 14 and 25, and have The finished films will be presented at the South you ever wanted to make a film? Then you may Dorset Ridgeway Festival in July of this year and be interested in taking part in a project to capture will be made available in a variety of formats. the spirit of this unique landscape in a three There are three workshop venues to choose from: minute film. Osmington Village Hall on Wednesday, 17th As part of the South Dorset Ridgeway Heritage February Project, they are teaming up with PVA MediaLab Borough Gardens House on Thursday, 18th Feb- and the renowned international artist Jorn Ebner ruary to work with young people to create four three Portesham Village Hall on Friday, 19th February minute films during 2010. All of the above will run from 10am until 1pm. February half term will see a half day taster Those interested in booking should contact workshop to introduce the project and put for- Dorset AONB on (01305) 228239. ward ideas to begin making a moving image. More information about Jorn and the project All the workshops will be led by Jorn Ebner and can be found on the website at www.dorse- will focus on the discoveries that can be found in taonb.org.uk. 6 Wednesday view from news viewonline24/7 January 13 2010 viewfrompublishing.co.uk Swimming success for little Seahorses MEMBERS of the Sea- By Anita Harries 30 members, the num- in the Water” certificates. horses Swim Club, who bers are now in excess of There were also Stage meet at Damers First 150, with ages ranging 1, 2, 3, and 4 Duckling by the Amateur Swim- and Debbie Hewitt began School Pool, are going from babies and toddlers Awards, along with Stage ming Association to their own swim school from strength to strength. make teaching children and have not looked back to children attending the 1 and 2 National Plan Bowled over by the fun, newly qualified in- since. middle schools. The two Awards, showing the new techniques adapted structors Sandra Scott Opening with around ladies receive excellent growing confidence and support from volunteers ability of the children. both in and out of the There were Achievement water, all working to in- Awards, and Distance crease confidence and Awards for those who ability whilst enjoying were really finding their the experience of being feet in the pool. in the water. The final presentation To celebrate the was the Seahorses Spe- achievements of the chil- cial Award, given Elly dren, Debbie and Sandra Johnston in recognition held a presentation of her tremendous im- evening in the hall at provement in all areas in Damers First School. a very short time. With food and drinks Water quality is very (cid:1)YOUNG Seahorses celebrate their success as a swimming awards cere- provided, the hall was important in swimming mony packed to bursting point pools, particularly where with Seahorses, mums, you are teaching very dads and grandparents, young children to swim. all eager to share in the excitement. Thanks to work carried Chairman of the Pool out recently by Cresta Trustees, Councillor Leisure, the water quality Leslie Phillips, and fel- in Damers Pool is first low trustee, Councillor class. David Barrett, were on A cheque from the hand to congratulate the Trustees for £2,000 to children on their hard cover this work was pre- work and hand out cer- sented to Sandra and tificates to mark their Debbie by Leslie progress. Phillips. The babies and tod- For more information dlers, who learn through about Seahorses Swim (cid:1) TRUSTEESDavid Barrett and Leslie Phillips hand over a cheque for (cid:1)SANDRAScott, Councillor Leslie Phillip and Debbie Hewitt with the Sea- games, songs and play, Club call Sandra Scott on £2,000 to instructors Debbie Hewitt and Sandra Scott horses Special Award winner Elly Johnston were given “Is Fantastic (01305) 250765. G.R. Edwardes Ltd Electrical and Renewable Energy Contractors Money off your electricity bills with Clean energy cash back scheme We are now certified installers for renewable energy technologies and can offer cost effective products which see a good return for your money. 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Based on the same idea of Google’s Street View, the website called Dorchestervitual gives full THE South Winterborne 360 degree views of a number of streets and al- stream south of Dorchester lows viewers to get a glimpse of the county has been “borne again.” town’s historical sites and leisure facilities as well The section of the stream at Came Farm Dairy was as showing the interiors of shops and businesses identified in a report by the who are members of BID. River Restoration Centre Project Director Phil Gordon said: “Little Dorch- as having good potential ester has taken on the might of Google to pro- for restoration. duce a virtual tour of the town at a fraction of Now excavation work the cost. has recreated the original “The site has links to the historical culture of route by digging a new the town as well as tours of businesses who are channel and re-profiling members of BID.” the existing one. To check out this exciting and fairly unique site Sarah Guest of the Envi- go to www.dorchesterdorset.com. ronment Agency said: Best place for business “The river at Winterborne (cid:1) THEre-borne stream Came had been moved to run along a straight course, in the aquifer fluctuate. The Dorset Winter- According to new research by credit insurer, so it was much deeper than They support a range of bourne Project is led by Euler Hermes UK, firms in Dorchester are the would occur naturally, and specialist wildlife adapted the Dorset AONB Partner- least likely of all businesses in the UK to fail. had steep sides. to this unusual flow ship, which includes the Dorchester has the lowest insolvency rate in “Surveys showed that regime, including a num- Environment Agency, the UK (0.17%), and heads a list of ten British important wetland species ber of rare or scarce inver- Wessex Water, Natural towns and cities that includes Inverness (0.17%), such as water vole and am- tebrates, otter and water England, Dorset Wildlife Guildford (0.19%) and Canterbury (0.26%). tphh“eiT bshiiateen ,s’r ewstoerree dn orot uutes inogf vliarorneldep.sl ca acCpeheaa bllkeo rfip vaersrtos uoatfrh eet harnne TArduvsits, oFrayr mGinrogu &p, W Dilodrlsifeet alTsoh ef arallteen o (ff rfoaimlu r0e. 2o0f %D otroc h0e.1s7te%r b–u as ifnaells osef s1 h8a%s the winterbourne returns it England. County Council and North year-on-year). Youth theatre production to a more natural course “We will be carrying out Dorset District Council. and profile – the sides have surveys following the It aims to conserve and more shallow slopes and work to assess the impact enhance rare winterbourne MEMBERS of Dorchester Youth Theatre wll be the route meanders, creat- on biodiversity – it is streams and their associ- taking to the stage with their original production ing 400m of important hoped that some of the “Stolen Heart” ated heritage. chalk stream habitat. 350m rare mayflies that occur The play is set just after Christmas in a world of Funding was secured of the former straight wa- elsewhere in the South toys. The tale includes broken angels and tin sol- tercourse has been re-pro- Winterborne may move from the Environment diers and an adventure in Tanglewood! filed so that the sides are into the restored river,” Agency and from the The performance will take place at the Thomas more gently sloped and said Alison Turnock, Weymouth Relief Road Hardye School on Friday, January 15th and Sat- provide a diverse habitat Dorset AONB Biodiver- environmental enhance- urday, January 16th fat 7.30pm. 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Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Achievements on display (cid:0)THE Dorchester Area Community Partnership held their annual presentation evening, which featured displays from many of the county town’s clubs and organisations. Pictured are Jeanie Chubb from the Dorchester Amateur Boxing Club with Dorchester Town Crier Alistair Chisholm and Dorchester PC Mark Wodarek-Black, with the boxing club’s display. The display featured photographs and newspaper articles and information about the club’s successes. viewfrompublishing.co.uk Wednesday, January 13 2010 9 10 Wednesday view from news viewonline24/7 January 13 2010 viewfrompublishing.co.uk A look back at 2009 in Dorchester MAR (cid:1) WELLWORTH OPENS: Claire Roberstson’s JAN FEB dream of opening a “super” store in place of her former employees Woolworth which closed down at the end of 2008 came to fruition with the open- (cid:1)HAPPY NEW YEAR: Town Crier Alistair Chisholm cries in the New Year as- (cid:1)LET IT SNOW: Just like this winter, the area was hit by bad weather and ing Wellworths. The opening created nationwide sisted by Mayor Kate Hebditch, the Pirates of the Caribbean and James snow – this time in February. Here dad and daughter are pictured with their media interest and was officially opened by DJ Bond snowman Chris Evans live on his national BBC Radio 2 show. APR MAY JUN (cid:1)SKATEPARK OPENS: Dorchester’s skatepark opened after 12 years hard work by the town’s youth and support organisations. Around 1,000 (cid:1) ALL CHANGE: Outgoing mayor Councillor Kate Hebditch and her escort (cid:1)CARNIVAL TIME: More than 50 entries enjoyed sunshine for Dorchester people turned out to see the mayor cut the tape Alistair Chisholm (back left) celebrate with Dorchester’s new mayor Coun- Carnival’s procession through the streets of the county town. 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mTM oDorchester ester r f w e i Edition of the View from Bridport vwww.viewfrompublishing.co.uk PICK UP YOUR FREE COPY Issue 168Wednesday, January 13 2010 Bid to keep Hardy artefacts in museum DORSET County Museum is spearheading a campaign by Stuart Broom to discuss some ideas he has on fund raising. to raise £50,000 to ensure typescripts of twelve Thomas In addition to the typescripts, which cover the first Hardy novels, including Tess of the D’Urbervilles, are dramatisations of novels and short stories as used by The vate donations and that he was confident that they could not exported to a major US university. Hardy Players between 1908 and 1924, there are numer- raise the required funding. The typescripts, which are believed to have belonged ous programmes, actors parts, advertisement posters and He said: “Time is of the essence as we need to show to Harry Tilley, a former mayor of Dorchester and who marquettes of scenery. that we are serious about our bid. We have received a lot was one of the original Hardy Players, have only recently Three of the programmes are from the original produc- of support already and there area number of organisations come on the market for the first time having been in a tion of Tess of the d’Urbervilles held in Dorchester Corn that have pledged to help. private collection for the previous 70 years. Exchange, one of which is signed by Hardy and presented “The Heritage Memorial Fund and the Victoria and Al- They are significant in that the typescripts include hand to Tilley. bert Purchase Fund are willing to help, although we will written additions by Hardy that gives a unique insight In explaining the significance of the typescripts, Mr have to match fund any money they offer to demonstrate into his ideas on how his novels should be adapted for Murden also wondered whether the copy of Tess of the local interest in the project.” the stage. D’Urbervilles might include the additional line which Exeter University will also donate a sum, believed to Such is their importance that Culture Minister Margaret Hardy added to Norrie Woodhall’s part as Liza-Lu. be in excess of £3,000 as they believe the typescripts are Hodge has placed a temporary export bar on these man- The script is believed to be covered with revisions in of region importance with reference to Wessex. uscripts under the Waverly Culture criteria in the hope pen and ink in his own hand. Mr Murden is also in talks with Dorset County Council that a buyer will come forward to keep them. “These papers give a unique insight into how Hardy to see if they would be willing to make a donation. She said: “They are so closely connected with the his- adapted his novels for the stage using the knowledge and “It is too early to say if they will and how much they tory of one of England’s most significant authors and his inspiration acquired working with the local actors who would donate, but negotiations are positive,” he added. position in our national heritage and life that their depar- were in turn inspired by his works. The amendments and The New Hardy Players, which include the only sur- ture would be a misfortune.” additions are the result of that relationship.” viving member of the original Hardy Players, Norrie The museum has until February 17th to produce evi- Woodhall, are keen to lend their support and will be hold- Mr Murden is confident that they will be able to reach (cid:0)NORRIEWoodhall, sole survivor of the original dence that they enough financial support to be able to their target but has asked anybody who is interested in ing a “Hardy Evening” in the museum in the next few Hardy Players, still performs today meet the asking price, which with VAT is £58,750, so that donating towards the cost or who has any ideas to contact weeks as one of a number of fund-raising ideas, whilst it they can be housed alongside the superb array of arte- the museum on (01305) 262735 or by e-mail to is believed that The Hardy Society will also make a do- facts already contained within its walls which relate to [email protected]. nation. W Thomas Hardy. Local author and actor Julian Fellowes has also pledged “It’s early days and there are no guarantees, but we will INTERs L The director of Dorset County Museum John Murden give it our best shot. Everybody we have spoken to has T confirmed that they had already received significant pri- his help and is meeting Mr Murden in the next few days been positive,” he said. 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I think is weighing people down. It’s a bit like the weather Sadly but peacefully on the 9th January 2010 Originally from Manchester, Wendy left home at the moment, everybody is listening to the weather and at Axminster Hospital, aged 78 years. nobody is going to work. at 17-years-old and moved around the country Much loved mother of Chris and Rosemary, mother-in-law to Pat and Kevin, grandmother to Joanna, as she lived an eventful life before settling in (cid:0)AREthere many crossovers between your writing Martyn, Lee, Michelle, Mark and Adam and great the west country in the mid 1980s. and life coaching? grandmother to Jake and Ella. Also greatly missed by Wendy has always had a latent desire to write Absolutely, because the small books that I’m doing now Gavin, Ian, Kayleigh, Beth and Jenny. and pursued her passion through local newspa- are really because of the life coaching. I felt that it was a Cremation service to take place at Taunton Crematorium pers and company magazines. way in for me to produce a book, just writing about my on Monday, 18th January 2010 at 11.00am. Wendy qualified as a life coach six-years-ago own experiences. I am quite courageous, I have done a lot Family flowers only but donations if desired to be shared and was inspired to publish her first book of things and I am prepared to have a go and not put my jointly between Leukaemia Research and the National “Never Die Wondering”. life on hold. It’s not easy and I do have my moments when Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, Following its success Wendy set up the Char- I’ve been a bit scared but I thought I’d write about it and c/o J.F. Clarke & Son, Maryknoll, Lyme Street, Axminster. I’d use my experiences to encourage people to not be mouth Literary Festival last year with friend and afraid to get on and do things. fellow author Sallyann Sheridan. View from Weymouth (cid:0)WHATare your upcoming workshops about? (cid:0)WHOinspired you to start writing? This particular series are life coaching workshops based As a child I loved the classics, Thomas Hardy in partic- on my book “Never die wondering” because as a result View from Dorchester ular. Other people’s lives and the hardships they over- of the book people keep asking me if I’m running a work- View From Bridport cKwaaimtthee s.A uMtckhoi nares co ronem.c Iemnndatlniyad n Io whf arthivteee rEesn nIjg olloyisvehed l baRenocgsaueua sTgeer e tfhmoeray ie nwx aarmnitde- T(cid:0)heW roHleA Tofi sa tlhifee crooalec ho ifs a t oli fhee lcpo paecohp?le get the most out stIh’hmeo p sra.u mTnnheie ni nfgi rMtswta ooy ns aeens sdsti aoJruntsns eoin.n F Seabtruuradrayy ,a nFde bMruaarrcyh 1a3ntdh t ahnend ple A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry. I have been to of their lives, that’s how I simplify it when people ask View from Lyme Regis India and this book has everything in it. me that question. (cid:0)WHOwould be your three dream guests at a din- ner party? (cid:0)WHATthree books would you take to a desert is- (cid:0)WHATadvice would you give to people who may A friend and I once gave a dinner party in the 1970s, the View from Beaminster land? be struggling in the recession? criteria being that we would only invite people who would Music and Silence by Rose Tremain to relive the middle I think the first thing I’d say is stop focusing on the entertain, had intellect or were good looking. We spent a years around 1500; Shakespeare – because I love his money because we are all obsessed with the financial sit- whole day cooking and had a great dinner party. I love plays and I think I would have all the time in the world uation. It really does control peoples lives and I think music and Ella Fitzgerald is a favourite. I would love to Head Office: to better understand the detail and his observation of peo- know more about her early days and the wonderful jazz they’re missing the point. I don’t want to belittle it in any- ple and a dictionary, including Thesaurus, so that I could people she sang with. Clive James for wit and humour and truly explore words and their meanings. way but you have to look at the whole picture, you are a of course, his brilliant writing and my glamorous friend Unit 3, St Michael’s 60 Lynn Brunton who is naughty and has a great wit that (cid:0)WHOare your writing influences? knows no bounds. Business Centre All the above authors and many more. Locally, Sallyann Sheridan, as she has been really supportive and positive. Info at a glance ... When we did the Literary Festival last year in Char- Church Street, mouth, meeting other authors inspired me. So many want to write and can write but don’t always believe enough in themselves. They are my writing influences. 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Mr Leveson has left most of his property at the DORSET County Council will be cut- by Tom Glover hotel and police are anxious to hear from anyone ting back on its salt use by 25-per-cent who may know of his whereabouts. despite sub-zero temperatures set to Mr Leveson, who is approximately 6ft tall, of continue across the county. tyres to grip the road. medium build, with blonde/brown collar length The nearest MET office weather sta- At this time, the council is continuing hair. tions to Dorchester recorded lowest to regularly treat main roads across the He used to be in the Royal Electrical and Me- bovetewrneiegnh t- 3te mdepgerreaetsu roens ltahset cwoeaeskt aton db e- tchoeu nnteyt wtoo ernks aurree tkheep mt colseta urs oedf picaer tsa nodf chanical Engineers (REME). It is thought that he 16 degrees inland. snow. may have gone to Wiltshire where he was sta- The sub-zero temperatures and heav- Met Office Forecaster Helen Chivers tioned. Although at the beginning of January he ier than average snowfall caused dis- said: “The weather in West Dorset does was sighted in the Dorchester area. ruption to schools, businesses and not look very pleasant for a while. Anyone who may have seen Mr Leveson or who drivers and the overnight frosts are “There will be frosts at night at least has information relating to his whereabouts likely to continue at least until the until the weekend and roads will remain should contact North Wales Police, 0845 6071002 weekend. icy. or Crimestoppers Cymru Wales on 0800 555111. Stocks of salt held by Dorset County “I would advise everybody to keep up Council currently stand at around 2,700 to date with the weather forecasts and (cid:1) Jeanie Chubb and Ben Geyser thanking staff of Poundbury Village tonnes, which is enough to last for to be prepared for the potential weather Stores for their recent donation around eight to 10 days with another conditions.” Cash boost for boxing club 1,300 tonnes due to be delivered this Dorset County Council has directed week. drivers to their website for advice on Nationally, all local authorities have driving in poor weather conditions, reg- been asked to reduce their salt use by ular updated information about how the thanks to Poundbury stores 25-per-cent. To achieve this, the county winter weather is affecting road condi- council will be using a salt/grit mix to tions and services, including gritting treat roads rather than pure salt. updates and This will result in ice taking longer to FAQs. Visit melt but it is hoped that the grit will aid www.dorsetforyou.com/winter. POUNDBURY Village will be built on the for our new gym, which Stores’ chosen charity for Sawmills site. will make a great differ- December was the Jeanie Chubb from ence to the youngsters Dorchester Amateur Dorchester ABC gave a and the communities of Boxing Club. short speech of thanks to Dorchester and sur- Each month staff at the manager of Poundbury rounding areas. THe WINDoW shop select a cause to Village Stores, Mr Geo, “The monies donated raise money for. and his staff, for their by the Poundbury Village RePAIR MAN Money raised will go fundraising efforts. Stores will make a wel- towards the Dorchester She said: “We are come difference to our ABC’s new gym, which working hard and saving goal.” If your old PVCu or Aluminium windows and Man arrested following collision doors need attention... A MAN has been arrested after a two closed for just over an hour. Repairs to PVCu & Aluminium Windows, vehicle collision near Dorchester. The man was arrested for commit- Doors & Conservatories The incident took place at just before ting a road traffic offence and was 5pm on Sunday, January 10th on the taken to Dorset County Hospital for Replacement Double Glazed A352 between Warmwell and Broad- treatment of minor injuries. Units mayne. Anyone who witnessed the incident The Christchurch man was driving a or saw the cars prior to the collision New Locks, Hinges & Handles black Saab when he was involved in can contact Dorset Police on 01305 Draught Seals Replaced the collision with a Dorchester woman 222222. Alternatively you can call the driving a blue Ford Escort estate. anonymous crimestoppers line on TEL: 01258 473913 The collision caused the road to be 0800 555111. 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This is his first venture website. SPECIAL COLELNETCRTIEOSR NS OAWUC BTEIIONNG M AOCNCDEPATYE 1D0TH MAY 2010 Salway Ash, Bridport. www.johnbrightfencing.com CATALOGUE £2.00 (£2.50 by post)       CATERING WAGON IN ATTENDANCE viewonline24/7 view from news Wednesday 5 viewfrompublishing.co.uk January 13 2010 Stitchers create a piece of Africa for arts centre (cid:0)Mayor, Councillor Susie Hosford with members of the Dorchester Stitchers and some of the young contributors Five-years-ago, a group by Anita Harries feel for the African con- of local embroidery en- tinent and all it has to thusiasts met each other of an increasingly high held in the Borough Gar- offer. for the very first time in standard. A special cush- dens House offered pre- Not ones to keep their a room at Dorchester ion was made for use by pared work packs to fingers resting, their cur- Arts Centre. the Mayor of Dorchester visitors who went along rent projects were also on They whiled away the during church services, to join in. display. time working on the pan- and a professional com- They worked alongside Two seat cushions are els for the Dorchester mission undertaken for a members of the stitchers being made for the coun- 700 Celebration Tapes- set of church vestments. on their chosen squares, cil chamber, where they try, an amazing creation Their latest work of art, using a variety of tech- will eventually rest upon depicting the county entitled “Colours of niques – paint, glue, the two 17th century town through the ages. Africa”, was unveiled at beads, embellishment chairs used by the mayor in 2008 these ambi- the Arts Centre by the with felt, fabric, embroi- and the town clerk. tious, talented and ex- Mayor of Dorchester, dery threads and wools. Two orphrey panels of tremely hard working Councillor Susie Hos- Parents, grandparents Dorset wildflowers and a ladies formed the Dorch- ford, where it will hang and children, with an age central panel of wheat- ester Stitchers in order to in all its splendour. range of three – 83- sheaf are under way for raise funds to have the For several months, the years-old, created a total the altar cloth in Dorch- seven tapestry panels Dorchester Stitchers col- of 54 squares, which ester cemetery’s South framed and hung in the lected African pictures, were subsequently Chapel. Corn exchange. symbols, and patterns braided and sewn onto a Mayor Susie Hosford The Dorchester Stitch- which were transferred to backing cloth. was full of praise for the ers have gone from six inch squares of fabric This is a beautifully wonderful work pro- strength to strength, con- and canvas. colourful and vibrant duced by the Dorchester tinuing to produce work A two day workshop wall hanging with a real Stitchers. Opportunity for budding filmmakers LIVE It, Love It, Film It is one part of a three year the landscape and where these discoveries can project to celebrate the unique, ceremonial land- lead to. scape of the South Dorset Ridgeway. This could include a short story movie, an Supported partly by the Heritage Lottery Fund, image collage with sound, or an image sequence. the project will focus on several key themes that Those participating in the workshops will be in- include archaeological surveys and historical re- vited to make a submission to create their own search, access and interpretation, celebration, film, working with Jorn throughout April, May and working with schools. and June. This will be a wonderful opportunity The South Dorset Ridgeway is a broad chalky for you to use your imagination and create a per- ridge which stretches from Broadmayne to Long sonal vision of what moves, enlightens and in- Bredy, and contains around 500 archaeological spires you. monuments within its 14 square miles. Jorn himself says: “For the workshops I am en- Many of these are of national significance, and visaging three parts: to depict the landscape as a indeed the area is considered by many experts to quiet space for reflection and self-immersion; be of equal importance to Stonehenge and Ave- landscape as a noisy space for aggressive behav- bury for revealing the lives of our ancestors. The iour; and landscape as a reasonable place for vi- Ridgeway offers superb views of the stunning sual debate. scenery of the West Dorset countryside and the “The question might be whether landscapes are Jurassic Coast. It is an area of outstanding natural like human beings, or whether human beings im- beauty and invaluable to our heritage. pose their emotions onto landscape.” So, are you aged between 14 and 25, and have The finished films will be presented at the South you ever wanted to make a film? Then you may Dorset Ridgeway Festival in July of this year and be interested in taking part in a project to capture will be made available in a variety of formats. the spirit of this unique landscape in a three There are three workshop venues to choose from: minute film. Osmington Village Hall on Wednesday, 17th As part of the South Dorset Ridgeway Heritage February Project, they are teaming up with PVA MediaLab Borough Gardens House on Thursday, 18th Feb- and the renowned international artist Jorn Ebner ruary to work with young people to create four three Portesham Village Hall on Friday, 19th February minute films during 2010. All of the above will run from 10am until 1pm. February half term will see a half day taster Those interested in booking should contact workshop to introduce the project and put for- Dorset AONB on (01305) 228239. ward ideas to begin making a moving image. More information about Jorn and the project All the workshops will be led by Jorn Ebner and can be found on the website at www.dorse- will focus on the discoveries that can be found in taonb.org.uk. 6 Wednesday view from news viewonline24/7 January 13 2010 viewfrompublishing.co.uk Swimming success for little Seahorses MEMBERS of the Sea- By Anita Harries 30 members, the num- in the Water” certificates. horses Swim Club, who bers are now in excess of There were also Stage meet at Damers First 150, with ages ranging 1, 2, 3, and 4 Duckling by the Amateur Swim- and Debbie Hewitt began School Pool, are going from babies and toddlers Awards, along with Stage ming Association to their own swim school from strength to strength. make teaching children and have not looked back to children attending the 1 and 2 National Plan Bowled over by the fun, newly qualified in- since. middle schools. The two Awards, showing the new techniques adapted structors Sandra Scott Opening with around ladies receive excellent growing confidence and support from volunteers ability of the children. both in and out of the There were Achievement water, all working to in- Awards, and Distance crease confidence and Awards for those who ability whilst enjoying were really finding their the experience of being feet in the pool. in the water. The final presentation To celebrate the was the Seahorses Spe- achievements of the chil- cial Award, given Elly dren, Debbie and Sandra Johnston in recognition held a presentation of her tremendous im- evening in the hall at provement in all areas in Damers First School. a very short time. With food and drinks Water quality is very (cid:1)YOUNG Seahorses celebrate their success as a swimming awards cere- provided, the hall was important in swimming mony packed to bursting point pools, particularly where with Seahorses, mums, you are teaching very dads and grandparents, young children to swim. all eager to share in the excitement. Thanks to work carried Chairman of the Pool out recently by Cresta Trustees, Councillor Leisure, the water quality Leslie Phillips, and fel- in Damers Pool is first low trustee, Councillor class. David Barrett, were on A cheque from the hand to congratulate the Trustees for £2,000 to children on their hard cover this work was pre- work and hand out cer- sented to Sandra and tificates to mark their Debbie by Leslie progress. Phillips. The babies and tod- For more information dlers, who learn through about Seahorses Swim (cid:1) TRUSTEESDavid Barrett and Leslie Phillips hand over a cheque for (cid:1)SANDRAScott, Councillor Leslie Phillip and Debbie Hewitt with the Sea- games, songs and play, Club call Sandra Scott on £2,000 to instructors Debbie Hewitt and Sandra Scott horses Special Award winner Elly Johnston were given “Is Fantastic (01305) 250765. G.R. Edwardes Ltd Electrical and Renewable Energy Contractors Money off your electricity bills with Clean energy cash back scheme We are now certified installers for renewable energy technologies and can offer cost effective products which see a good return for your money. 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Based on the same idea of Google’s Street View, the website called Dorchestervitual gives full THE South Winterborne 360 degree views of a number of streets and al- stream south of Dorchester lows viewers to get a glimpse of the county has been “borne again.” town’s historical sites and leisure facilities as well The section of the stream at Came Farm Dairy was as showing the interiors of shops and businesses identified in a report by the who are members of BID. River Restoration Centre Project Director Phil Gordon said: “Little Dorch- as having good potential ester has taken on the might of Google to pro- for restoration. duce a virtual tour of the town at a fraction of Now excavation work the cost. has recreated the original “The site has links to the historical culture of route by digging a new the town as well as tours of businesses who are channel and re-profiling members of BID.” the existing one. To check out this exciting and fairly unique site Sarah Guest of the Envi- go to www.dorchesterdorset.com. ronment Agency said: Best place for business “The river at Winterborne (cid:1) THEre-borne stream Came had been moved to run along a straight course, in the aquifer fluctuate. The Dorset Winter- According to new research by credit insurer, so it was much deeper than They support a range of bourne Project is led by Euler Hermes UK, firms in Dorchester are the would occur naturally, and specialist wildlife adapted the Dorset AONB Partner- least likely of all businesses in the UK to fail. had steep sides. to this unusual flow ship, which includes the Dorchester has the lowest insolvency rate in “Surveys showed that regime, including a num- Environment Agency, the UK (0.17%), and heads a list of ten British important wetland species ber of rare or scarce inver- Wessex Water, Natural towns and cities that includes Inverness (0.17%), such as water vole and am- tebrates, otter and water England, Dorset Wildlife Guildford (0.19%) and Canterbury (0.26%). tphh“eiT bshiiateen ,s’r ewstoerree dn orot uutes inogf vliarorneldep.sl ca acCpeheaa bllkeo rfip vaersrtos uoatfrh eet harnne TArduvsits, oFrayr mGinrogu &p, W Dilodrlsifeet alTsoh ef arallteen o (ff rfoaimlu r0e. 2o0f %D otroc h0e.1s7te%r b–u as ifnaells osef s1 h8a%s the winterbourne returns it England. County Council and North year-on-year). Youth theatre production to a more natural course “We will be carrying out Dorset District Council. and profile – the sides have surveys following the It aims to conserve and more shallow slopes and work to assess the impact enhance rare winterbourne MEMBERS of Dorchester Youth Theatre wll be the route meanders, creat- on biodiversity – it is streams and their associ- taking to the stage with their original production ing 400m of important hoped that some of the “Stolen Heart” ated heritage. chalk stream habitat. 350m rare mayflies that occur The play is set just after Christmas in a world of Funding was secured of the former straight wa- elsewhere in the South toys. The tale includes broken angels and tin sol- tercourse has been re-pro- Winterborne may move from the Environment diers and an adventure in Tanglewood! filed so that the sides are into the restored river,” Agency and from the The performance will take place at the Thomas more gently sloped and said Alison Turnock, Weymouth Relief Road Hardye School on Friday, January 15th and Sat- provide a diverse habitat Dorset AONB Biodiver- environmental enhance- urday, January 16th fat 7.30pm. Tickets are £4. for wildlife.’ sity Officer. ment section 106 grant. “The work was carried out when the course of the winterbourne was dry and to minimise disturbance to FREE, ONE-TO-ONE wildlife. “We are very grateful to the landowner who was BUSINESS ADVICE fully behind the project and it has been fabulous to be involved with the actual SESSIONS digging of the new more natural channel, allowing wildlife to move back into such a rare habitat,” said Sarah Williams Chalk Stream Conservation Offi- cer for Dorset Wildlife Looking for honest, Trust. Winterbournes are rare independent and chalk streams which are groundwater fed and only flow at certain times of practical advice for year as groundwater levels your business? Our business advisers will help you focus; Give you clear direction; Help you access other support to help your business grow. Advice sessions last up to 90 minutes at several locations across Dorset or at your own premises. Make your To book your free session, call 0845 600 9966. Advertising www.businesslink.gov.uk/southwest Budget go Further “It is a very good service and gave Call The View From Team me the solutions I needed.” for expert advice on - P. Morland, Channel Studios. 01297 446145 8 Wednesday, view from news viewonline24/7 January 13 2010 viewfrompublishing.co.uk Cycle club support charities (cid:0)A GROUPof local cycling enthusiasts recently The group, known as the MWMC meet weekly held their annual dinner at Cafe Paninis in Dorch- and cycle around local bridleways, tracks and ester. roads visiting the occasional local pub along the As part of their annual subscription they have way. raised money for charity. This year they have Pictured above George Holmes presents a made donations of £603 each to both Dorset and cheque to Dr Rollo Clifford for Julia’s House and Somerset Air Ambulance and Julia’s House, the below to Sue Branch to be forwarded to the Dorset children’s hospice. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Achievements on display (cid:0)THE Dorchester Area Community Partnership held their annual presentation evening, which featured displays from many of the county town’s clubs and organisations. Pictured are Jeanie Chubb from the Dorchester Amateur Boxing Club with Dorchester Town Crier Alistair Chisholm and Dorchester PC Mark Wodarek-Black, with the boxing club’s display. The display featured photographs and newspaper articles and information about the club’s successes. viewfrompublishing.co.uk Wednesday, January 13 2010 9 10 Wednesday view from news viewonline24/7 January 13 2010 viewfrompublishing.co.uk A look back at 2009 in Dorchester MAR (cid:1) WELLWORTH OPENS: Claire Roberstson’s JAN FEB dream of opening a “super” store in place of her former employees Woolworth which closed down at the end of 2008 came to fruition with the open- (cid:1)HAPPY NEW YEAR: Town Crier Alistair Chisholm cries in the New Year as- (cid:1)LET IT SNOW: Just like this winter, the area was hit by bad weather and ing Wellworths. The opening created nationwide sisted by Mayor Kate Hebditch, the Pirates of the Caribbean and James snow – this time in February. Here dad and daughter are pictured with their media interest and was officially opened by DJ Bond snowman Chris Evans live on his national BBC Radio 2 show. APR MAY JUN (cid:1)SKATEPARK OPENS: Dorchester’s skatepark opened after 12 years hard work by the town’s youth and support organisations. Around 1,000 (cid:1) ALL CHANGE: Outgoing mayor Councillor Kate Hebditch and her escort (cid:1)CARNIVAL TIME: More than 50 entries enjoyed sunshine for Dorchester people turned out to see the mayor cut the tape Alistair Chisholm (back left) celebrate with Dorchester’s new mayor Coun- Carnival’s procession through the streets of the county town. 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