m oLyme Regis Regis r f w e Uplyme & Charmouth i vwww.viewfromonline.co.uk Issue 339 PICK UP YOUR FREE COPY Est. 2006 Wednesday, January 23rd 2013 Council opposes new plan for ‘Lyme lung’ PLANS to build two By Francesca Evans houses on land known [email protected] as Whistler’s Wood in Lyme Regis were met with strong opposition woodland, hidden between cation. Landowner when they were put to Pound Street and Silver Quentin Craven and archi- Street, attended last tect Stuart Case also spoke town councillors for week’s meeting of the on the plans. consideration. town council’s Planning Two previous applica- A number of residents and Highways Committee tions have been submitted who live close to the to speak against the appli- for the woodland, de- scribed as the town’s “green lung”. These in- cluded an application for three houses, which was later withdrawn in 2008; and a similar application ■WOODLAND LIVING: An artist’s sketch of how the two houses will sit in to the current plans for two Whistler’s Wood detatched, timber-framed would be put in place to provided the facilities to tion, which he described as houses in 2009, which was protect the long-term fu- protect the trees, adding: a “very important docu- refused, appealed and re- ture of the trees. “In fact, to me, it is the ment”. fused on appeal. He said this would houses that will protect the He said the appeal re- Legal obligation Speaking at last week’s “place a duty” and a “legal trees.” jected objections made on meeting, Mr Case said obligation” on the free- Mr Craven added that the grounds that building holders of the new houses the new application ad- that, while the current houses would damage the to protect the trees. dressed the appeal report plans were similar to those Mr Case said the houses from the previous applica- ■ TURN TO PAGE 3 of the previous applica- tion, what made them dif- ferent was the trust that Teenager ‘grabbed by man’ A TEENAGE girl was reportedly eign accent. The man was wearing a grabbed by a man while walking alone black coat with the hood up and jeans. in Lyme Regis. The girl wrote about the incident on The incident was reported at 8.30pm social networking site Facebook but on Tuesday, January 15th. later removed the post. PSCO John The 14-year-old girl had been walking Burton confirmed that police had asked alone near the Woodroffe School on Up- her to remove it. lyme Road when an unknown man at- Dorset Police are investigating the in- tempted to grab her. She ran away after cident and enquiries are ongoing. Any- being approached and was not injured. one with information is urged to call The suspect is described as a white Dorset Police on the non-emergency Silver Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3HS t:01297 442 753 man about six feet tall, of medium build number 101, quoting log number and had a beard. He spoke with a for- 15:468. e:[email protected] w:www.hotellymeregis.co.uk LYME’S VERY OWN FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Wednesday viewonline24/7 2 January 23 2013 viewfromonline.co.uk ViewPeople CONTACT OUR 01297 446057 [email protected] EDITORIAL TEAM www.viewfromonline.co.uk DEATH NOTICE taekwondo? ALTHOUGH Sharon Ward lives in Eastleigh, she I think my reaction was tension followed by loud spends her weekends at her parents’ home in screams, woops, jumping up and down, punching the WILLIAMS Jean Lillian. Passed away suddenly but Raymonds Hill, near Lyme Regis, and also returns air, tears, and a huge grin! Oh, and of course a massive peacefully on Monday 14th January 2013 aged 85 on Tuesdays to teach at Lyme Regis Taekwondo sense of pride. years. Beloved wife of the late Harry Williams, Club. I had always thought that Jade Jones would bring us former Town Clerk of Lyme Regis for many years. Sharon grew up in Surrey and her parents back the gold as she was our best fighter. If they had let Loving Mum of Gilly, Jackie, Mandy and Howard moved to the area in 1994. Whilst staying with Aaron Cook in the team they would have had two golds. and a dear Grandmother and Great Grandmother. them she had to travel to Weymouth or It made me feel that more people may now start taking She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Bournemouth to train in taekwondo, so eventu- an interest in taekwondo, and realising what it is, and Funeral Service will take place at The East Devon ally set up her own club in 2005. hoping that big companies will help fund training Do- Crematorium (Whimple) on Friday 25th January 2013 She currently works at the MoD Camp in Wor- jangs, athletes and small clubs like they do with football at 11.30 am. Family flowers only please. thy Down, Winchester, at the Junior Ranks Mess. and other mainstream sports. Donations, if desired, for RNLI Lyme Regis Branch and may be sent c/o A J Wakely & Sons Ltd., ●HOW did you first become interested in taek- ● WHAT are your personal interests? 7A Silver Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3HR wondo? Other than taekwondo I enjoy the outdoors - camping, Tel: 01297 443835 I first got involved in taekwondo while I was living in Lon- walking (all stemmed from being a Guide and Guide don, to help with my asthma, as I had read that martial Leader), going to the gym, swimming, cycling, running. arts and especially taekwondo was very good for con- I also enjoy reading and baking. trolling it. I found a local club and started training. I loved it, my asthma improved amazingly and 14 years later the ● WHAT do you like about Lyme Regis and the sur- rest, they say, is history. rounding area? What I really love about Lyme and surrounding areas is ● WHEN did you set up Lyme Regis Taekwondo Club? the satisfaction that, for once, people all over the world the amazing scenery, the sea, the friendliness of the peo- I set up my club in 2005 as, while I was living down here, and country get to see the sport I love on television, ple and the community spirit. I had to travel to Weymouth and Bournemouth to train watching the best players (fighters). which is quite far away. I also noticed that Lyme doesn’t I also enjoyed the fact that I was there! I have some- ● WHAT would you change about the town if you have enough facilities to provide children or adults with thing to tell my nephews, my students and future stu- could? the opportunity to sample varied sports. It was limited dents – the best-multi sport competition in the world If I could I would make sure that there was lots of differ- to football or cricket. So I decided I would love to share came to our country and I was there! It will never happen ent sports available to everyone - not just children. Utilise my skills with people and let them experience a very dif- again in my lifetime. I have amazing memories that will the facilities that we have, maximise to benefit the com- ferent sport. stay with me forever and long after the hype all died munity rather than just seeing them go to waste or get- down. ting used for just one thing. There is a lot of ● TELL us about your classes… ● HOW did you feel about Team GB winning gold in land/buildings that can be used more. I would have in- I run two classes - one for children aged from four and a 60 door facilities that can be used for planned outdoor ac- half or five years upwards, and then an adults or senior tivities when the rain hits, so they don’t have to be grade class. We meet on Tuesdays at the Scout Hut in cancelled. I would have less restrictions on parking times Rhode Lane. Children’s class from 5pm to 6.30pm and to help keep the locals here and attract tourists, not just adults from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. The classes are for all abil- in the summer months. ities, anyone regardless of their age or physical ability can join. ● WHERE is your ideal holiday destination? ● WHAT are the benefits of taking up taekwondo? I have two ideal holidays. One would be to be Hudson bay, Churchill, Cananda. The reason being one of my pas- There are many benefits to taking up taekwondo. It can sions is polar bears and I have always wanted to go to improve overall health, fitness, flexibility, co-ordination, Hudson Bay and go out in a Tundra Buggy to see the balance and stamina. You gain confidence as you polar bears up close. progress. It also gives you a sense of achievement when SECOND My other has to be South Korea, Birthplace of Taek- you manage to master a technique or gain a grade. As with any excercise you always get a feel good feeling. wondo. 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She supported so many from teaching last year. away. things in Lyme Regis that the town He spoke to the Austin family about He added: “The painting is 18 inches would be very different without her ac- painting Barbara as his own personal by 14 inches and I spent considerable tions. tribute at her recent funeral, and now time doing accurate drawings before “My idea of a portrait is to say in paint hopes the finished painting (pictured putting oil paint to canvas, which I what so many have said more elo- left)will be permanently displayed in know goes against the grain for some quently in words. The response from the Guildhall, where Barbara served on artists, but that's how I work. In total, the public to date has been very the town council from 1991 until her the painting took a total of 25 hours at favourable. Painting anyone's portrait is death in December. the easel. a very personal thing and you have to Mr Manners (pictured right) explained: “My wife Angela and I have been be prepared for flack.” “I spoke to the family and suggested friends of the family for half a century. To view more paintings by David Man- that I would like to pay my own per- Barbara was so supportive of me and ners or to get in touch, visit www.david- sonal tribute to Barbara by painting her the RNLI when I was in charge from mannersart.co.uk Neighbour offers to buy wood to protect it ■FROM PAGE ONE Mr Chivers’ other objections included the removal of happy with the trees encroaching on their properties or cluding the affect of building on the principal beech tree, trees and that they would have a significant affect on the three major limbs of a “principal beech tree”, which he the amount of shade they created. affects on parking in Pound Street, and how water which surrounding area. said would be required for construction, and how the trust “We would see more trees planted close to houses if currently flows from the land into Pound Street would be However, the report listed concerns about the long-term would protect the trees. people liked the consequences of trees damaging their dealt with. risk of loss of trees. Mr Craven said a “legally binding “Once people have spent several thousands of pounds properties,” she added. Planning and Highways Committee chairman, Anita contract” would now ensure a trust was put in place to on their house, who in their right mind, when a tree is The current owner of Little Place, Hugh Dunford Williams, said: “The site is small for what is being pro- preserve the trees. damaging their property, would say we can’t do anything Wood, also objected. He said his close relationship to the posed. I don’t see how they can be called chalets. I would He added that the trust would include the freeholders about it?” owner of the woodland had meant he had refrained from go as far as saying that’s misleading. of the new properties and others with interests and ex- Mr Chivers said he had previously made susbstantial commenting in the past but believed the larger of the two “It will have an affect on neighbouring properties and I pertise in the woodland. offers to buy the land and ensure it is maintained. He said proposed houses was “outsized and uncomfortable in its think the trees would be at risk. I share the concern that “There would be a significant weight for the conserva- he would also consider making a “significant” donation limited space”. if the trees were seen to be damaging the properties the tion of the trees,” he added. to a local organisation if it were to take on the woodland. Limited space tree officer would struggle not to make them smaller.” Neighbouring resident Ian Chivers, of Rose Hill, argued Professor Ghillean Prance, a neighbouring resident, He added that the applicant had “lost sight of simple She added that the plans were “out of keeping” with the that there was not sufficient information in the planning botanist and ecologist, said: “I am a neighbour and some- and natural proportions” and the larger house would be area. application. It did not convey the real impact the building body who has worked in botanical gardens in big cities “shoe-horned into a very limited space at the top of the “I grew up almost right opposite the woodland and we would have on the listed trees and neighbouring area, or for many years. Basically, green spaces in urban areas. wood”. were never allowed in it,” Councillor Williams continued. the scale of the properties. “The town needs green spaces to maintain its atmos- “No one in their right mind would plant a tree so close “It was never open to the town which I think is a He described the proposed houses as “substantial prop- phere and environment, and we are fortunate that this to a house,” he said. shame.” erties” that would take up almost half the width of the area has been left as a green area and I hope we can find Mr Case argued that while everyone had said they were Councillor Williams said she would like to see the land wood. some way to keep it. keen to protect the trees, no one in the town put together opened up by a community group or trust. “This is about much more than trees. I wouldn’t have a a scheme for their preservation after the previous appli- She recommend refusal of the plans on grounds that REVISION list of 41 species of birds spotted in my garden if this cation was rejected. they were detrimental to the neighbouring listed buildings haven was not nearby.” He added: “If it’s rejected again I imagine this commu- and trees, particularly the beech tree, and the develop- Learn to use your Digital Camera or study Professor Prance suggested the town council compul- nity spirit will just melt away and the woodland will be ment was out of keeping, which was agreed. sory purchase the land and use it for “the common good”. left.” for Royal Photographic Society Distinctions The plans will now be considered by West Dorset Dis- “What a great asset for our schools,” he added. “I’m He also said Mr Chivers did not offer to buy the land trict Council for a final decision. sure we could find the funds to buy it. We have heard of when the previous application was being considered. one offer tonight.” Mr Chivers argued: “The reason I didn’t come forward He also objected on historical grounds, saying that last time is because I didn’t own Rose Hill then. I will Lyme “made a lot of its historical characters”, another sign whatever covenants you want for 99 or 999 years to one of whom was former owner of the wood and next say that it will never be built on.” door property Little Place, Sir Laurence Whistler, the Councillors then discussed the plans, with concerns in- Queen’s official glass engraver. Professor Prance added: “As an environmentalist I THE WINDOW can’t see how putting two buildings in this area can be Classes beginning week called eco. We need eco-buildings but we have to think commencing 4th February 2013 in about where we put them.” REPAIR MAN Lyme Regis, Seaton and Sidmouth Sir Laurence Whistler’s daughter, Frances Whistler, Day workshops available also spoke against the plans at last week’s meeting. She If your old PVCu or was concerned that a trust would find it difficult to argue For further details contact Gill personally on with the freeholders of the properties if they were un- Aluminium windows and 01297 625634. E-mail: [email protected] doors need attention... 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All my love Hazel x x x Emily & Harvey x x x The authority says It believes it can hold its share tect essential services in future years. of the tax at the current level and maintain serv- West Dorset District Council Leader Robert ices despite getting almost 10 per cent less in Happy 18th Birthday HOLLIE BECKETT grants from the Government. The reduction is the Gould said: “These are challenging times for local WILLIAM equivalent of a loss of more than £570,000. councils. The national picture means our govern- Happy 2nd Birthday on 27th January 2013 Part of the savings come from joint working ment grant continues to fall, many of our tradi- With love Nan, with Weymouth and Portland Borough council – tional income streams are under pressure and, Lots of love Gran & Grandad Beckett a move which the council claims has saved £2mil- like householders, we have seen energy and fuel Grandd & Family x x x & Uncle James lion a year for the two authorities. costs rise way ahead of inflation. Also cited is the anticipated savings in running “But careful financial management, savings costs West Dorset believes it will achieve by the from working in partnership, continuous efficien- move to its new offices. The council’s news release cies and the move to smaller, greener and C G ELLIE MASLIN makes no mention of its old offices which remain cheaper offices in Dorchester means we aim to HANDLER UMBRILL unsold and will still have to be maintained. freeze council tax and parking charges in Happy 9th Birthday Car owners in the district, boasts the council, will 2013/14.” HAPPYBIRTHDAYON18THJANUARY see no increase in their car parking charges in the The district council will confirm its share of the Lots of love Mum, Dad year ahead. This will be the seventh year in a row 2013/14 council tax bill on February 26th. 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And it’s the hedges, they put up their latest member, Gary Wellman, who The budget for the coming financial around a new solar farm by Chris Denne supposed to be an area of camera poles and build- was co-opted in December following year includes substantial amount for near Wootton Fitzpaine, [email protected] Outstanding Natural ings where they the resignation of chairman Keith flood emergency works, based on the Killingback. problems in the village this year, plus a between Lyme Regis and Beauty.” shouldn’t and have put an Councillor Peter Whiting has taken on grant to the King George V Playing Field Bridport, are up in arms dropped out of the project to the agreed plans. Another close resident entrance where there was the role of chairman and welcomed to cover some of the costs of cleaning over what they claim is and the job of construct- He said: “The main – whose view from the none on the plans. Councillor Wellman at the January meet- the tennis courts, and money towards the developer’s failure to ing the farm was com- problem is that the solar upstairs windows clearly He added: “They also ing. much-needed refurbishment of the stick to the terms of their pleted by solar power panels are too long. 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nrttdo- north of Wootton Fitz- nessman Alistair Pollard roofs to help them blend “My worry is that if the planning regulations. due to the prohibitive cost of bridge re- the parish council, which is given a cer- pOaLuintosewt a– n adniCn aagrr eBbaoe onafu NtyaS.toulraarl lwcioshmteadtp ahhnieys ’gsc rlfiaaeiivmluasrne c aetorse so tvtihceker iajnup spate nadr agpnilvacese t itbhcu etm t lhaoe oryuk siantrigce mtthheoemyre hceoprnleat in–nn auenedd ttoh– e rbetuh aielrnde mplHainneen ,si nasgiod a: Ip’“pmIlti ciusan tSiaoPbnlG,e n Lto’ost pltohaHceiaro snlw .ceoecnveetsrrsa,a cprtyao rrwi smohar ckyo fbuoenr acabi lmlleo ortsor e bc earerliraeysv ooenu at- tppareiencct eeapdmt otaoun ndft ul onocdfa sltiathylte g brryae nsDtt set.vhoronu bguht tehxe- New theatre bar marks batl oacllk.s and don’t blend in tcooumriisntgs hmeirgeh.t be put off coHmem weanst oanls iot .”unable to abItl ew parsi cael.so reported that the footpath deCnotusn hcailvloer nToutrinceedr stahied : im“I phroopveem reesnit- first birthday with party so“mTeh eyo aakls o trceuets dtohweyn bane“daTu ththeiifysu lj ucsot mclooeou knfstor iyrn sditudhsee-, cwoams msyemntp aotnh ewtihce ttoh erre shie- nctooe laplarap sCssae tt ahhneod loe wb wsatlakasec lrcesl osahssoe itdu l wdba ensco avt euarstytee dmoafpn at- threhoaiusd rwys oiunnste ecdro. loMdn yee v taeennadimn gh hsa alafs nt odbn ewenene sho aouvfte s faaolltr- LTyHmEe S Rtaeggeis Dwoilol cr eBleabr raatt et hites fiMrsatr ibniert hThdeaya tsrien cine schauosuelddn N’t athuaravle ,E nwghlainchd triAa l.f”urther resident who dsoelnatrs ’f acromn.cerns over the g●e rCoOuUs.NCILLORS were informed of two o●n DthEeV OroNa dHso”.me Choice has advertised to write a stinging com- SPGL declined to com- recent crimes in Uplyme, including a the eight new affordable-rent houses in being completely refurbished this weekend. ment on the application.” also wished to remain ment on the allegations. break-in to a shed from which copper Uplyme this week, and bids must be in tInoAs mt sapallreakct tiiaohlne b sai.r ntItnh idivsa enyros pawaryr tt ohy fei si t mbs eooivsnetg rq hhuaerulidkl bya yta tWnhdoe t ubznaatr- crNitaictualr al oEf ngSlPanGdL weforer atphnleaoynm nhyianmdg o jucusost n sdtsuitaciiokdn :t so tw“hIeef CWouensct il Dowrsiellt Dreisvtireicwt pdriTpinheke w- dsaersicv osintnogdle fionnl.cloidweinntg w aa rso aadn aacrrceidste fnotr. bcoyTn hJnaonescueta ioirnynt 2 ew9reitthsht. eUdp lwymhoe ohra avler e aad ylo licvael usual bar in town, decked out with old theatre chopping down a number wouldn’t be able to see “minor ammendments” ● UPLYME Parish Council has been able or work in the parish should complete props, an upside-down sitting room on the ceil- of mature oak trees on the the panels and we would to the application in the to keep its precept – the proportion of their paperwork as soon as possible. ing and a mural of theatre posters by Brian Ma- site. have been okay with it. next few weeks to decide council tax given to the parish council – The parish council in encouraging all travers. Mr Pollard added: “I We understand the need what – if any – action at the same level for the upcoming fi- interested to apply even if they have 26Tthhe frpoamrt y6 pwmill abned hweilldl inocnl uSdaet ufrrdeea yt,a Jsatinnuga oryf sheidee tohues ,f ainrmdu dstariilayl . W- iitt’hs fo“rB gurte ethne eyn heargvye.n’t stuck ninege dSs PtoG bLe’s t ackoemn preligaanrcde- ncraIenna csfiaeac li tny, e ttahhree.r 2e0 w13il lt boe 2 0a 1v4e ryye asrm, aallml doest- babneedsetn dt oitso tmlrdica ttkh ece osyuu nrmec aialyllol nrasop tap rbleici dad,no atisns ghp aatvhreies ihar the theatre’s new wine selection. the fences and security to the agreements at all. with the original applica- enough to buy a second class stamp for fair chance. cameras it looks like a The panels stick out over tion. PLANNING YOUR FUTURE? For complete peace of mind please contact our specialist team Prepara(cid:2)on of Wills Inheritance Tax Planning Prepara(cid:2)on and registra(cid:2)on of Powers of A(cid:3)orney Assistance with managing your financial affairs Planning for long term Care Challenges to Wills and Inheritance disputes For our free leaflet please contact us: [email protected] Tel: 01297 630700 Axminster [email protected] Tel: 01297 626950 Seaton [email protected] Tel: 01460 269700Chard [email protected] Tel: 01404 548050Honiton [email protected] www.bevissandbeckingsale.co.uk viewonline24/7 view from news Wednesday 7 viewfromonline.co.uk January 23 2013 A real Scottish celebration News in a nutshell... Seasalt still plans to open THE Woodmead Halls in Lyme Regis was decked out in despite planning delay Scottish tartan for a Burns Night Dinner on Saturday. The dinner, organised as a fundraiser for Lyme Regis SOUTHWest clothing chain Seasalt is still plan- Gig Club and the Lyme Lympics summer games, was ning to open a new branch in Lyme Regis. well-supported with guests dressing in tartan, kilts and The company hopes to open shop at 8 and 8A Scottish hats. Broad Street, formerly the Toby Jug, shortly but Dinner included traditional haggis, which was brought has recently withdrawn its planning applications into the hall led by a Scottish piper and blessed before for the listed building. diners tucked in. After dinner entertainment was provided by ceilidh Applications included internal and external al- band Piping Hot. terations to create the Seasalt-branded shop front Among the guests were Tim and Patricia Williams, who and changing rooms, etc. and the installation of a are starting a Scottish Country Dancing Club at The Hub comfort cooling system. on Sunday, February 3rd. Speaking to the View From, a spokesperson from The class will start at 7pm and all are welcome, Seasalt said: “We withdrew our application be- whether they have dances before or not. No partner is necessary. ■TRADITIONAL MUSIC: cause of planning technicalities and the need for ■THE BLESSING: The piper blesses the haggis and The couple have over 20 years of Scottish dancing ex- A Scottish piper leads us to provide some additional information to en- cuts into it before dinner perience. For more information call me on 07930328152. the haggis into the sure a successful application. room. Below, Tim and “We are still very much looking forward to open- Paticia Williams will ing our new store and creating new jobs in Lyme shortly be starting a Regis as soon as we can.” Scottish County Danc- ing Club in the town Potential new members welcome at society event THELyme Regis Society will host its annual cof- fee morning at the Alexandra Hotel on Friday, January 25th. The event starts at 10.30am and members are encouraging anyone with an interest in the nat- ural and architectual heritage of the town to at- tend, with a view to joining the society. There will be a chance to meet the committee ■TUCKING IN: Guests sit and other members and look through the soci- down for a traditional ety’s publications. three-course Scottish All welcome. Admission is by donation with free dinner before dancing tea, coffee and biscuits. ‘‘PPuuttttiinngg aa ssppaarrkkllee iinn yyoouurr lliiffee’’ AA mmeemmbbeerr ooff BB44BB TThhee llooccaall bbuussiinneessss cclluubb tthhhaatt wwoorrkkss ttooggeetthheerr ttoo ggeenneerraatteee nneeww bbuussiinneessss ffoorr iittss mmeemmbbeerrrss NNeexxtt mmeeeettiinngg WWWeeeddnneeessddaayy 66tthh FFeebbrruuaarryy 77::1155aamm -- 88::3300aamm aatt TThhee AAnncchhoorr IInnnn,, BBuurrttoonn BBrraaddssttoocckk –– nneettwwoorrkkiinngg,, rreeffeerrrraallss aannddd aa ddeelliicciioouuss bbrreeaakkffaasstt.. 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TTTooo bboooookk aa ppllaaccee oorr ffoorr mmoorree iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn pplleeaaassee pphhoonnee JJoohhnn MMoosseelleeyy oonn 00111330088 442244223399 oorr eemmaaiill jjoohhnnmmoosseelleeyyaarrcchhiiitteeccttss@@hhoottmmaaiill..ccoomm 8 Wednesday view from news viewonline24/7 January 23 2013 viewfromonline.co.uk Lyme author has first novel published Candles on the Cobb donates half of £22,000 LYME Regis author David with this time-honored, no roads and they have Will has had his first novel carefully perfected sys- had to learn what a pave- published. tem,” he added. ment is!” Before moving to Lyme, Mr Will moved to Lyme As well as writing, Mr profits to youth groups Mr Will lived in Italy and Regis last year and said it Will’s interests including has drawn on his experi- is great to be back in the walking his dogs, two ences there to write his UK after more than 25 labradors, and said he has THE Candles on the Cobb committee are All organistaions will be asked to pro- novel “The Hearts of years abroad. Olive Growers”. He particularly likes found many “wonderful pleased to announce that 15 local youth vide photographs of the projects they He explained: “Olive Lyme Regis, adding: “We walks” around areas such groups will recieve a share of £11,000. have requested funding for so they can trees have a special at- lived near the sea in Italy as Golden Cap. This money is 50 per cent of the total be dislpyed on the www.candlesonthe- traction for me and the and so I feel very much at “The Hearts of Olive raised through events in 2012, culmi- cobb.org website. process of making olive home in Lyme. The peo- Growers” can be found on nating in the spectacular Candles on the The donation for Help For Heroes will oil is both fascinating and ple have been so warm Amazon under the Kindle Cobb night in August. The other half be presented on January 29th at Ted- soothing. There is noth- and welcoming and I store. will be donated to Help For Heroes. worth House. This will be the second- ing more pleasant that don’t see me Youth organisations were invited to highest single donation received by the being lost in the terraces, moving again provide applications for funding from charity from the South West region. harvesting the crop.” anytime soon.” 50 per cent of the £22,000. The com- Some of the Candles on the Cobb Mr Will, 54, said that the H a v i n g mittee reviewed each one individually committee will make the trip to Ted- inspiration for the novel moved from and agreed unanimously with the worth House - Help for Heroes' flagship came from watching how the warm amounts which are being distributed. Recovery Centre - where wounded, in- his local community re- climes of Italy, The 15 organisations include Lyme jured, sick and returning veterans are volved around the pro- Mr Will said his Regis Football Club (youth section), inspired to lead active, independent and duction of oil during dogs were Lyme Regis Majorettes, Lyme Regis fulfilling lives, enabling them to reach November and Decem- having more Sailing Club (youth section), Lyme their full potential and to support them ber, and how closely they trouble accli- Regis Gig Club (youth section), The and their families, for life. collaborated with each matising than Hub, B-Sharp, Uplyme & Lyme Regis Tedworth House supports the two key other. he was. Cricket Club (youth section), St parts of the recovery process by provid- “I came to wonder what He added: Michael’s PFA, Lyme Regis Football ing life skill courses and activities to get ■FROM ITALY TO LYME: Author David Will has pub- would happen if some- “Where we Club, Lyme Regis Table Tennis Club, the residents back out doing what they lished a novel (pictured right) based on his experi- thing, or someone from lived before Lyme Regis Taekwondo Club, Lyme enjoy the most. ences in Itlay the outside, interfered there were Regis Angling Club, Uplyme Brownies, The committee would like to thank all Local historian’s ‘Shady Tree’ talks back by popular demand 1st Lym Valley Scouts and Uplyme Pre- those who supported their fundraising School. events in 2012. LOCALhistorian Ken Gollop has been persuaded to give another The date for the talk Sunday, March 3rd and the venue is the If you have a story for Lyme Regis, talk on growing up in Lyme Regis. Woodmead Halls. Admission is £3 in aid of Lyme Regis Museum. Uplyme or Charmouth contact In the past, his popular “Shady Tree” talks have dealt with Lyme If you are a newcomer to Lyme who hasn’t heard about “Shady Regis during the Second World War and the 1940s, and now he Tree” you will be well advised to attend – this is not Lyme’s history Francesca Evans on 01297 446154 continues with the 1950s and 1960s (or as one of his generation concerning Mary Anning, Jane Austen and other famous people, or email [email protected] put it - the teenage years). just the story of everyday seaside folk. CARS FOR CANCER.CO.UK Cars for Cancer is the problem free solution to your unwanted vehicle or scrap. Have a car, van, motorbike or any other vehicle you no longer require then please call Cars for Cancer on 01404 831264. Whether your vehicle is a non runner, mot failure or scrap or if you just don’t need it anymore, then we can help you. 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For more information please visit carsforcancer.co.uk. viewonline24/7 view from news Wednesday 9 viewfromonline.co.uk January 23 2013 Bell Cliff refreshed with new paving ■REFRESHED LOOK: The new paving and works to the railings and benches at Bell Cliff is now complete BELL Cliff in Lyme Regis has been given a refreshed ments. new look thanks to re-paving work funded by Lyme Hilary Highet, who owns a studio on Bell Cliff, said: Regis Town Council. “It’s done in a beautiful way with an impressive quality The work, including ground resurfacing and renova- which will last for years to come.” tion of the railings and benches, was carried out by David McLean from the William Pelly Gallery reported Hansford Construction and the council’s external works that he received many positive comments about the supervisor, Elliott Herbert, is very pleased with the fin- ished result. finished work from both residents and tourists. He said: “It’s made Bell Cliff once again a safe and Bell Cliff’s centrepiece - the cannon - will return to the stunning area of the town.” area shortly having been moved further up Broad Local businesses are also pleased with the refurbish- Street during the works. Soup and pud lunch raises £410 ■THE Lyme Regis Branch of Save the Children raised £410 at their latest fundraiser. The group’s annual soup and pudding lunch was held at the Inn Plaice at the Pilot Boat on Thursday. Branch member Liz Marnie (far right) said: “Thanks to Bill and the staff at the Pilot Boat who donated and cooked the food, and thanks to all our supporters for coming out on such a cold day.” RICHARD AUSTIN CALENDAR COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED SIX lucky winners have been chosen to receive a Richard Austin calendar having entered the View From Lyme Regis’ competition in November. We asked you to tell us where the famous Richard Austin photo of a stag knocking a huntsman off a horse was taken, with correct answer being Exmoor. From many correct entries the following have been selected to receive a 2013 calendar, which will be in the post soon: ● May Dewhurst, Lyme Regis ● Sarah McLaughlin, Lyme Regis ● Tony Paxman, Morcombelake ● Amanda Jones, Bridport ● Jill Hitchcock, Axminster ● Mrs D. Baker, Raymonds Hill 10 Wednesday view from news viewonline24/7 January 23 2013 viewfromonline.co.uk Parking situation is ‘farcical’ FOLLOWING concerns about the number of drivers By Francesca Evans parking illegally in Lyme Regis, Dorset County Coun- [email protected] cil has confirmed its parking wardens were in town four times over the Christmas and New Year period. Councillor Anita Williams, chairman of the Planning cent drive-about town with county councillor Colonel and Highways Committee, requested the information Geoffrey Brierley. after concerns were raised over irresponsible and dan- For exmaple, she said the council had asked for dou- gerous parking. ble yellow lines at Horn Bridge some time ago. She said the county council would not reveal which “The deputy town clerk should make a list of all days and at what times the wardens were in Lyme Regis. these outstanding issues and follow up with the county Speaking at last week’s Planning and Highways council to find out what the current situation is.” Committee meeting, she said: “It’s ridiculous us push- Councillor Chris Clipson added: “It’s not even on ing for more double yellow lines in the town and wait- their radar to put double yellow lines at Horn Bridge. ing years for them if they can’t be enforced. It’s There are no plans for it.” farcical.” Councillor Williams said the council should follow Councillor Anita Williams said she would have liked up the amount of illegal parking with the county coun- the parking wardens to have visited the town on New PTFA donates £8,000 cils, as well as highways issues raised during the re- Year’s Day because “there were cars everywhere”. WDDC labelled ‘churlish’ in planning dispute to school playground A LYME Regis town councillor has described West approval for the application without considering the Dorset District Council as being “churlish” and “uneth- town council’s request or waiting for their recommen- ■CHEQUE MATES: Members of Mrs Ethelston’s PTFA with executive headteacher Andrea Rice ical” for approving a planning application before the dation. Photos by RENE MANSI town council gave its recommendation. Speaking at last week’s Planning and Highways Com- Lyme Regis Town Council’s Planning and Highways mittee meeting, town councillor Owen Lovell said: “I THE Parents Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA) Andrea Rice, executive headteacher, said: “We are Committee felt they could not comment on an applica- find it rather churlish. What they have done is unethical of Mrs Ethelston’s Primary School in Uplyme has do- very lucky to have such fantastic support from our tion for development at Petit Bot on Hill Road, as the and we should make a formal complaint. nated £8,634 to new playground adventure equip- PTFA and I know the children are thrilled with the architect brought in a hard copy of the plans which dif- “The plans must come from the district council, not ment. new playground equipment, planting and seating fered to those shown on West Dorset District Council’s the architect, otherwise we are going down a very dan- The association’s latest donation will also go to- areas which will allow our teachers to use the out- website in advance of their meeting. gerous route. ward planting and seating areas to support the stu- door environment more effectively.” Town clerk Mike Lewis explained that the architect “The potential objectors had not been able to see the dents’ play and learning. The PTFA’s next fundraiser will be a Breakfast in a often brought in hard copies of his plans as those correct plans because the were not uploaded.” The money has been raised throuhg a number of scanned and shown of the district council’s website did Councillor Lorna Jenkin added: “They expect us to Bap event at Uplyme Village Hall on Saturday, Janu- events over the pst few years, and association mem- not show up very well. However, the hard copies had work from the internet then they must make sure their bers would like to thank all those who have sup- ary 26th from 8.30am to 11am. always previously been the same as those shown on the plans on the internet are legible.” ported them. “Mrs Rice added: “Breakfast in a Bap has now be- website but in this case included alterations. The plans at Petit Bot included the removal of a In recent years, the PTFA has also raised enough to come an eagerly anticipated annual event and I look Town councillors requested that the correct plans be monopitch roof, construction of flat roof and Juliet bal- supply the school with laptops, cameras, music and forward to seeing everyone on Saturday morning at clarified on the website for consideration at their next cony, demolition of chimney stack and a new window sports equipment. the village hall for a homemade hot breakfast!” meeting, but West Dorset District Council gave final in the side elevation of the ground floor.