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Youth Club Meeting & AGM at Halstock Community Room 7pm this Wednesday 8th February 2012 | 4 February 2012 | The Halstock Youth Club is holding its AGM this coming Wednesday, 8th Feb 2012. We are affiliated to the Dorset Youth Club Association, & all relavent checks are done. Although we are called The Halstock Youth Club most of the children that attend, Friday evenings between 7pm & 9pm term time, come from Corscombe, Evershot, Maiden Newton, Crewkerne as well as Halstock.
As with most organisations like ourselves the Youth Club is run by a hand full of volunteers who turn up night after night.
WE have now got to the stage that we need more input, and help ESPECIALLY from those parants whos children attend.
All it would take is for each parent to do 2 Friday evenings, at the most, per term. We also need more people on the committe. PLEASE ATTEND THE MEETING & the AGM, if only just to find out what we do.
We are only asking for a few hours a month of your time.
IT WOULD BE SUCH A SHAME TO LOSE THIS VITAL ORGANISATION IN OUR AREA.
Jon Anstey
Youth Leader. | | Jon(athan) Anstey |
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FEBRUARY 2012 '120' CL;UB WINNERS | 2 February 2012 | | 1st prize £6 Mrs T Taylor 2nd prize £4 Brian Starkings 3rd prize £2 John Perris | | Christine Garrett |
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JANUARY 2012 '120' CLUB WINNERS | 7 January 2012 | The winners are as follows:-
1st prize £6 Celia Tomkins
2nd prize £4 Mandy Follwell
3rd prize £2 Ian Cox | | Christine Garrett |
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DECEMBER '''120' CLUB | 2 December 2011 | The winners are as follows:-
1st prize £30 Ian Tolin
2nd prize £6 Sarah Girling
3rd prize £4 Terry Girling
4th prize £2 Ian Cox | | Christine Garrett |
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'120' CLUB NOVEMBER 2011 DRAW | 2 November 2011 | The winners are as follows:-
1st prize £6 Mrs Jean Mosser
2nd prize £4 Mrs T Taylor
3rd prize £2 Mrs Dalton | | Christine Garrett |
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Calendar 2013 | 14 October 2011 | Theme of the calendar: The Unexpected related, of course, to Corscombe.
This is an early call for photographs, so that budding photographers can think about suitable entries for the 2013 competition.
Entries will be presented at the July 2012 fete for visitors to vote on the photographs to be included in the calendar.
Further details on how to submit entries will be given later - in the meantime, good luck in taking those unusual photographs! | | Chris Chapman |
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WINNERS '120' CLUB - OCTOBER 2011 | 4 October 2011 | Are as follows:-
1st prize Mrs Robertson £6
2nd prize Mr Raitt £4
3rd prize Mrs Girling £2
| | Christine Garrett |
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Community Message from Dorset Police | 22 September 2011 | Please be aware of the following website that is currently in existence. It is an attempt to con the reader.
The website address is www.bbc11.co.uk
This is not the BBC site which is www.bbc.co.uk
However, it is very deceptive and all the links from the fake page link into the genuine BBC site so that readers will think it is genuine.
IT IS NOT GENUINE AND ENCOURAGES THE READER TO ENTER A PROCESS THAT WILL INVOLVE FINANCIAL LOSS.
Please do not fall victim to this type of scam.
Thank You
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Jack and the Three Musketeers Panto | 17 September 2011 | The event we have all been waiting for - oh yes we have!!!
Corscombe and District Players panto takes place on the 26th, 27th, and 28th January - the calendar gives details of time and ticket prices.
Please put a note on your calendar and make a date to support this lovely village event | | Chris Chapman |
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SEPTEMBER 2011 '120' CLUB WINNERS: | 7 September 2011 | 1st prize Ms K. Russell £30
2nd prize Rosemary Lovegrove£6
3rd prize Tessa Safadi £4
4th prize Mr Platt £2 | | Christine Garrett |
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Village Hall Meeting on 8th September 2011 | 31 August 2011 | There will be a Village hall meeting on Thursday 8th September at 7.30pm at the village hall.
Please do try and attend. We value your input and need to have a quorum for the committee to function
If you represent a group and can't attend yourself please can you nominate a representative from your group.
Items on Agenda:
Apologies
Approval of minutes
Matters arising from minutes
Financial report
Heating update
House keeping - Kitchen refurbishment
Bookings report
Fund raising - Quiz nights, Auction of promises, Arts and craft Fair
Secretary and Chairman vacancy
Any other business
Please let me know if you would like to add anything else
Tessa
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Images of Corscombe 2012 Calendars - NOW AVAILABLE | 27 August 2011 | Images of Corscombe 2012 Calendar
£6
(all proceeds to Corscombe village Hall)
To purchase one please contact Tessa on 01935891068 or Henry/Rosemary on 01935 891415
OR
You can buy them at events such as the; Quiz nights, Big Breakfast, Arts and Crafts fair, Auction of promises.....
| | Tessa Safadi |
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Oil Theft | 6 August 2011 | A new scheme,called 'Stop That Oil' has been established. The aim is to help oil tank owners improve security around their oil tank.
Contact Beamister SNT on 01305 222222 or 01308 862222.
Contact your local Dorset Police Beat Manager PC2613 Cuff or PCSO 5410 Sarah Pilcher on 01305 222 222 or email 'mailto:rural-snt@dorset.pnn.police.uk for more information on alarm systems. | | Chris Chapman |
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Fox Cricket Club Corscombe Companion Dog Show July9th 2011 | 6 August 2011 | The Fox Cricket Club are pleased to report that the first Companion Dog Show yielded a profit of £664 which was dived between Macmillan Cancer Support and the Fox CC who will use the money to upgrade equipment for maintenance & improvement of the outfield and square. We hope to repeat the dog show in 2012.
Rob Fear | | Rob Fear |
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AUGUST '120' CLUB | 31 July 2011 | The winners are as follows:-
1st prize £6 Mrs Plattt
2nd prize £4 Mrs Lovegrove
3rd prize £2 Mrs Platt | | Christine Garrett |
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JULY 2011 '120' CLUB | 4 July 2011 | Winners are as follows:-
1st prize £6 Mrs Westlake
Knapp Farm
2nd prize £4 Deborah Childs
Norwood Lane
3rd prize £2 Paul Howard
Pine Close | | Christine Garrett |
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Summer Flower Show | 14 June 2011 | Halstock & District Gardfeing Club holds its summer flower show in August.
Contact Show Secretary (01935 891420) for details | | Chris Chapman |
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June 2011 120 Club Winners | 8 June 2011 | 1st prize £30 No 117 White, 4 Yew Tree Farm
2nd prize £6 No 89 Starkings, Brook House
3rd prize £4 No 3 Bamfield, 6 Woodfold
4th prize £2 No 33 Dowding, Crockermore Farm | | Chris Chapman |
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2012 Pantomime | 22 May 2011 | It is time to start thinking about the January 2012 production .... Oh yes it is!!!
This year we need a director, as Paula Bowles has decided she would like to act for a change.
If you are interested in directing, then come along to the Pantomime AGM on Thursday 15th September - Corscombe Village Hall - 7.30pm - register your interest and come armed with the pantomime you would like to direct.
| | Chris Chapman |
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MAY 2011 '120' CLUB | 9 May 2011 | The winners are as follows:-
1st prize £6 Bev Coleberd
2nd prize £4 Paula Bowles
3rd prize £2 Sarah Girling | | Christine Garrett |
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Corscombe Companion Dog Show | 7 May 2011 | On July 9th at the Fox Inn cricket ground.
Website is www.dogshowcorscombemosterton.info (Denise Blackie) | | Rob Fear |
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Calling all Corscombe Residents! | 30 April 2011 | We are offering each village within the Melbury Team the opportunity to have a stall at the Vintage Country Fayre on 17th July at West Compton to raise funds for your church.
Think vintage, retro and 50’s.
Traditional children’s entertainment; hook the duck, coconut shy, lucky dip, or pretty homemade crafts; bunting, pressed flowers, basket ware etc. Come along and enjoy what promises to be a great day!
More info on: www.vintagecountryfayre.blogspot.com or contact Oonagh Stewart: 01300 320400 | | Chris Chapman |
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Vintage Country Fayre 17th July | 30 April 2011 | To be opened by Paul Atterbury from the Antiques Roadshow.
11am - 5pm West Compton, DT2 0EY (just off A35)
A great day out for all the family! Punch and judy, dog agility, vintage homewares, birds of prey, beer / pims tent, classic cars, children’s magician, fly casting competition, local artists, cream teas, alpacas, flower arranging competition, companion dog show, bbq and much, much more!
Admission: adults £2, children £1, family of four £5.
Proceeds to go to the St Michael’s Restoration Fund and towards the other churches in the Melbury Team. | | Chris Chapman |
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Please Be Vigilant | 21 April 2011 | Two women, and two men, aged between 20 and 40, with a small grey dog have been seen looking in to gardens around Bankside, High Street, and snooping around Pitts Farm, Whitehouse Farm and Tagra farm. This has been reported to the police. When questioned they were abusive. They got into a V.W. dark grey car.
I know most of us are vigilant, but please would you all keep an eye on your neighbours’ properties, and if you see anything unusual please ring the police.
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Arts and Crafts Fair - Saturday 22nd of October 2011 | 21 April 2011 | We are looking for talented members of the community.
Are you a photographer, love sewing, make cakes, cards, paint or design bags, jewellery or work in wood, and would be willing to come along and display your work?
There is no charge for your stand and it is up to you
whether you just want to display or sell your work.
If you would like to take part please contact:
Tessa Safadi as soon as possible on 01935891068 or at tessa.safadi@sky.com
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Corscombe Tithe Barn Fete | 19 April 2011 | | The annual fete is on June 18th - we need more helpers to make it happen successfully. If you want to get involved in this fun event, both before and/or during the day plase contact Tony Frost 01935 891321 or come to the next planning meeting on Tues May 24th, 19.30 at the village hall | | Rob Fear |
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Corscombe Companion Dog Show | 16 April 2011 | Dog Show at the Fox Inn Cricket Ground, Norwood Lane on Saturday July 9th. 17 classes, including pedigree sporting & non-sporting, waggiest tail, most appealing eyes,best rescue.
Rosettes to 5th place. Fun "have a go" dog agility course, BBQ & refreshments. Proceeds in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support & the Fox Inn Cricket Club.
Email dblackie@tiscali.co.uk for more infomation. | | Rob Fear |
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The Noble Summer Game – Available in Corscombe | 13 April 2011 | As Spring 2011 moves towards Summer, the Fox Cricket Club team start applying linseed oil to willow bats and wind themselves up for another exciting sporting season.
We play occasional competitive matches on weekday evenings but mostly our games are played at home to visiting teams on Sunday afternoons, starting in early June. These weekend fixtures are played in that spirit of village cricket that is not subject to the stress and tension of the Ashes, the World Cup or the IPL (except when we play Evershot!).
Our home ground, in Norwood Lane, Corscombe, now boasts a set of practise nets for the first time, so you can brush up your late cut or your off-cutters before being exposed to the glare of the game!
Young, middling or mature, male or female, if you would like to get involved as a player, umpire, scorer, coach, or help with ground maintenance or refreshments, please contact:
Rob Fear (Corscombe) – 01935 891200, robfear@msn.com or
Alastair Forbes (Halstock) – 07825 417641, alastairforbes@btinternet.com
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'120' CLUB WINNERS FOR APPRIL | 4 April 2011 | The winners are:-
1st. prize £6 Tony Frost
2nd prize £4 Mrs I Russell
3rd prize £2 Mrs Raitt | | Christine Garrett |
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Call to budding photographers - Corscombe 2012 Calender | 30 March 2011 | Corscombe Village Hall is putting together a Corscombe Village Calendar for 2012.
Please send in your photos of Corscombe to tessa.safadi@sky.com before May 27th 2011.
The photos will be displayed at the Corscombe Village Fete where everyone will get a chance to vote for their favourite 12 images, which will then be included in the calendar. | | Tessa Safadi |
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Corscombe Arts and Crafts Fair - Saturday 22nd of October 2011 | 30 March 2011 | We are looking for talented members of the community. Are you a photographer, love sewing, make cakes, cards, paint or design bags, jewellery or work in wood, and would be willing to come along and display your work? There is no charge for your stand and it is up to you whether you just want to display or sell your work. If you would like to take part please contact:
Tessa Safadi as soon as possible on 01935891068 or at tessa.safadi@sky.com | | Tessa Safadi |
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The Spirit of Halstock | 17 March 2011 | Halstock Community Theatre Group are planning a Community Play on the theme of the legend of St Juthware.
The planned prduction date is 16th July 2011
If you are interested in taking part, please contact Andy Ellis, Alli Rees, or Deb Childs.
Lots of help needed - acting and also backstage | | Chris Chapman |
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Corscombe Tithe Barn Fete Saturday 18th | 17 March 2011 | Corscombe needs you, and any contributions to
the fete !
This is our biggest event and most important fund raiser of the year. All profits to be
distributed around the Village Clubs, Church,and Village Hall.
Bric-a-brac – Joan Fender, The Heights, High Street, 891554.
Plants – Jane Allen, Yew Tree Farm, 891684
Cakes – Sallie Else, Lower Farm, 891425
Preserves – Heather and Brian, 891538
Dog Show – Tiggy Jones, 891365 (helpers required with experience of dog handling)
Any contributions i.e. cakes and sandwiches for the tea tent, either delivered to the tea tent on the day, or delivered to Paula & Colin at Lindisfarne High Street, 891494
Bottles for Tombola can be delivered to any of the above addresses. Or to Edna at Woodfold View, 891645
Jewellery that is never worn or no longer liked, for the jewellery stall to Barbara Darnley of Crispin Cottage, High Street, 891193.
Please give generously. Ring Paula on 891494 or Tony on 891321 if you can offer any help on the day. This too is very much needed.
Enquiries. Paula Denham 891494 or Tony Frost 891321 | | Chris Chapman |
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MARCH 2011 '120' CLUB WINNERS | 1 March 2011 | The winners are as follows:
1st prize £30 Jenny Whitlock
2nd prize £6 Mrs Platt
3rd prize £4 Mrs Rosemary
Lovegrove
4th prize £2 Mr & Mrs Bamfield | | Christine Garrett |
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Pudding Night | 11 February 2011 |
A selection of canapes
A choice of Main Meals:
Hungarian Beef Goulash
Chicken Braised with Cider and Bacon
Spinach and Feta Filo Pie
All served with new potatoes and green beans
Followed by:
A pudding EXTRAVANGANZA!
Tea or coffee
With music by Mike Caplen!
Saturday 26th March 2011
7pm
Corsocmbe Village Hall
Ticket price £15
Tickets available from:
Halstock Shop
Vicky Harknett (891247)
Miriam Howard (891092)
Booking essential
Group bookngs available |
| | Chris Chapman |
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CORSCOMBE '120' CLUB | 9 February 2011 | The winners for Feb. 2011 are as follows:-
1st prize £6 Mr Platt
2nd prize £4 Mr G. Taylor
3rd prize £2 Mr B Starkings | | Christine Garrett |
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CORSCOMBE '120' CLUN | 9 February 2011 | | | | Christine Garrett |
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Corscombe '120' Club January winners | 5 February 2011 | Are as follows:-
1st prize £6 Mike Mosser
2nd prize £4 Paula Bowles
3rd prize £2 Mr & Mrs Girling
| | Christine Garrett |
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First Aid Course for Parents and Grandparents on Saturday 15th January | 19 January 2011 | Twelve parents / grandparents attended for an action packed session of practical learning. Two Paramedics from the South West Ambulance Service Trust ran the training, bringing handouts and kit designed for us to practice the various techniques learned from their expert input.
Every parent or grandparents’ worry is that their child will be taken seriously ill or suffer a serious accident, and the parent or grandparent will not know what to do to keep the child safe until help arrives. An ambulance can be as much as 40 minutes away, so knowing what to do in the mean time gives peace of mind.
The Corscombe & Halstock Community First Responders provide support that is just a few minutes away in an emergency, but do not cover every hour of the day and night. So knowing what to do in an emergency is a great strength that gives confidence to carers – especially grandparents, who feel the responsibility for grandchildren even more strongly than they did for their own children.
The course covered Basic Life Support techniques with a specific focus on their application to children. Topics included choking, febrile convulsions, meningitis, croup, epiglottitis, poisoning, and how to deliver effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
The course, which was organised by the First Responders, was judged very worthwhile by all those attending. Several suggested that the course should be repeated in the future, as it gives essential knowledge and skills to the community; which they may be called upon to use for children in their care or for someone in need of help that they just happen upon.
Two Corscombe & Halstock First Responders have used their CPR skills whilst off duty and out of the village, each coming across a person suffering a heart attack. Needless to say, immediate CPR treatment greatly increases the chance of survival and recovery of the patient.
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Oil Tank Security | 1 January 2011 | Regrettably, theft from oil tanks continues, so please report any suspicious activity as it happens to Dorset Police on 01305 222 222. This includes vehicle registration numbers where possible
With regard to oil tank security, Beaminster and Marshwood Vale SNT's, in conjunction with OFTEC registered oil installers and hte Bridport Crime Prevention Panel, have launched a scheme called 'Stop That Oil'. This is aimed at getting people to improve security around their fuel tanks.
If anyone would like to know more about the scheme or requires further advice, pleasde contact Beaminster SNT on 01305 222 222 or 01308 862 222 | | Chris Chapman |
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Halstock & District Gardening Club | 31 December 2010 | Have you paid your subscription and collected your membership card? You can attend all the interesting lectures and visits arranged for next year. Your seed order should be in to John Paul as soon as possible
All this for only £2 per year!!!
The first lecture for 201 will be on 16th February | | Chris Chapman |
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Would you like and allotment? | 30 December 2010 | | I would like to ascertain how much interest there is for establishing allotments in the village. If you would like to join a waiting list, please can you let Henry Lovegrove know - call 891415 | | Chris Chapman |
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Village Hall 120 Club | 30 December 2010 | The club is looking to expand because income is not keeping pace with inflation. The Club raises about £350 a year for village hall funds through annual subscriptions in multiples of £5. Prize draws are made monthly at public events. If you are not a member and you'd like to join, please ask me for a standing order form. If you are a current member, could you increase your standing order by a multiple of £5 and let me know? Prize values will rise in line with new subscriptions
Contact Henry Lovegrove on 891415 | | Chris Chapman |
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Tuesday Club Christmas Lunch | 7 December 2010 | Today saw the Tuesday Club Christmas Lunch at Haselebury Mill.
Despite a cold day, everyone arrived safely and enjoyed a warm reception, good company, and great food.
Well done to Heather Starkings for organising yet another successful event!
(Click a picture to see a bigger version)
Free First Aid Course for parents and grandparents | 7 December 2010 | Your child has an accident or is suddenly taken ill. An immediate first aid response is needed long before an ambulance can arrive ...... would you know what to do?
We are running a free first aid and life support training session aimed at parents and grandparents, which addresses how to give essential medical help and life support to young children.
The course will be run by a paramedic from the South West Ambulance Service, and will take place on Saturday 15th January 2011, 10am to 1.30pm (lunch included) – the venue is Corscombe Village Hall.
The training is supported and funded by Corscombe & Halstock Community First Responders. Places are limited, so please email (chris@passedit.com) or telephone (01935 891015 / 0781 6655 278) Chris Chapman to book your place.
“This is going to be so useful for me as help is always 20/30 minutes away in an emergency” said a parent we asked about the idea.
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Corscombe '120' Club | 6 December 2010 | WINNERS FOR DECEMBER 2010
1st. prize Ian Tolin £30
2nd prize Edna Leonard £6
3rd prize Mrs Platt £4
4th prize Mrs Scannell £2
| | Christine Garrett |
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new low carbon, renewable energy heating system at the village hall | 22 November 2010 | If you are not yet aware the village hall has suffered several oil thefts over the years. This in conjunction with the hall’s concern over rising oil costs and a desire to become more environmentally aware has meant that the village hall committee felt the need to look at other alternative fuel options for heating the hall.
After careful consideration of a range of possible low carbon, renewable energy systems it was decided that the best option was to look at a biomass fuel system.
Wood fuelled heating (Biomass) is organic matter of recent origin. It doesn't include fossil fuels, which have taken millions of years to evolve. The CO2 released when energy is generated from wood fuel is balanced by that absorbed during the fuel's production. This is why it is considered to be a carbon neutral process.
Biofuels fall into two main categories:
- Wood fuel includes forest products, untreated wood products, energy crops, short rotation coppice (SRC) e.g. willow.
- Non-wood fuel includes animal waste, industrial and biodegradable municipal products from food processing and high-energy crops, e.g. rape, sugar cane, maize.
The system considered was a wood pellet burning boiler, which would use a renewable wood pellet source, this form of biomass will allow for automatic feeding to the boiler and offers the advantage of a low cost carbon neutral fuel.
However, the initial cost of this system, at about £33,000 was well beyond the means of the village hall finances. The ability of the village hall to install such a system therefore relied on us being successful in our bid for two grants, which in total would cover this cost. The village hall applied for and were successful, being awarded both the Community Sustainable Energy Programme (CSEP) grant and The Low Carbon Building Programme (LCBP) grant which meant that at the end of August work started on putting in a new wood pellet heating system. Ecofirst, a local company based in Yeovil, has managed the project. The boiler has come from Woodpecker Energy Heating Technology. Where possible we have tried to use local suppliers and companies. We would like to thank local electrical company Lawrence’s and builder Martin Sibley for their help with this project.
The new heating system did require that some of the under croft space had to be used for the wood pellet boiler. To compensate a new shed has been constructed next to the paper shed. This new shed has taken a large amount of the equipment stored in the under croft. This has had the added benefit of freeing up space in the under croft so that the stage can now easily be accessed.
It is hoped that this new heating system will not only ensure that hall users can benefit from a low cost, low carbon, environmentally friendly fuel system but that it will also raise the awareness of renewable energy resources in the village and further afield.
This has been a year of change for the village hall, not only the new heating system but also our beautiful new garden area thanks to the Ladybirds Play Group and a Grass Roots grant and a lovely new cooker thanks to the Corscombe First Responders.
If you would like to come and visit the hall please do, we would love to show you around! There is also a display in the village hall outlining the new system in more detail. You can also find more information on the Village Hall on the Corscombe web site; we now have our own page. www.corscombe.org
There will be an official 'launch' of the system on Saturday 4th December at 10am - during the First Responder's Big Breakfast. The ribbon will be cut by Councillor Tony Frost, who is a Charity Trustee of Corscombe Village Hall | | Chris Chapman |
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Corscombe Village Hall Stage | 15 November 2010 | The Corscombe Pantomime is set for January 2011 - oh yes it is !!!!
If you use the village hall, please be aware that the stage will be in situ from Saturday 20th November until after the pantomime in January - see calendar for details.
Apologies to users of the hall, and thank you for your tolerance | | Chris Chapman |
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Chimes Oil Group Syndicate (COGS) | 5 November 2010 | this is a local oil buying group that saves money on heating oil supplies for its members.
To find out more call Sally-Jane Emm on 01297 444 347 or email cogs2009@hotmail.com
| | Chris Chapman |
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Friends of St Mary's Church Halstock 100+ Fund | 5 November 2010 | Monthly prizes: 1st = £100, 2nd = £40, 3rd = £20, 4th = £5
If you would like to become a member please call Liz on 01935 891898 | | Chris Chapman |
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'120'club winners for November | 5 November 2010 | Are as follows:-
1st prize Mrs Dizzie Simms £6
2nd prize Mrs Deborah Childs£4
3rd prize Mr Ellis £2 | | Christine Garrett |
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Dorset Country Car Scheme | 5 October 2010 | This scheme provides low cost transport for those that are infirm due to age or disability. The service is available for visits to doctors, dentists, clinics, chiropodists and friends or relatives in hospital. It can also be used to collect prescriptions, pensions and disability benefits and where there are no alternative means of transport; it can also be used for essential shopping trips by the elderly and inform. It cannot be used for hospital appointments (there is a hospital car service for these). Passengers make a small contribution per mile travelled and the County Council pays 40p/mile plus parking charges.
Each participating area has an organizer and a pool of driers who can be called on. For many years Jim Foote has taken on this role and he and a few volunteer stalwarts have provided many trips for which passengers have been very grateful. Jim is anxious to pass the baton on; I have volunteered to take up the baton but cannot do it without help from additional volunteers from the Halstock / Corscombe / Evershot / Yetminster region. Volunteers must undergo a CRB check and fulfill car insurance requirements (which should be at no cost).
So please join me in providing this help. As a volunteer you can decide when and how much time you give. Obviously the more volunteers there are available the less you will be asked to do. Just as obviously, the fewer volunteers will mean we cannot help our neighbours in need.
Call me, Janet Lister, at 01935 891 901 or email - click here to discuss how you can help
| | Chris Chapman |
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OCTOBER '120' CLUB WINNERS | 4 October 2010 | The winners are as follows:-
1st prize Jenny Bennett £6
2nd prize Chris Garrett £4
3rd prize Brian Starkings £2
| | Christine Garrett |
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Council News | 1 October 2010 | - Mrs Jo Vassey was co-opted to the vacancy for Corscmbe; there is still a vacancy for a Halstock member
- GRANTS have been given to Halstock Youth Club and to Corscombe Village Hall towards installation of a new heating system
- GRIT/SALT BINS will be installed on the Corscombe - Halstock road at Mill Hill and at Merrylands
- CORSCOMBE PLAYGROUND It is hoped to start the renovation work this autumn
- HALSTOCK GP CLINIC Concern was voiced on the adverse report on the suitability of the premises for this vital village facility. A meeting will be held 7pm on 9 September
| | Chris Chapman |
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Chimes Oil Group Syndicate | 1 October 2010 | For all people new to the area, and for those who have not considered becoming a member of this oil buying group, please come and join us. You will find you will save a lot of money from buying your heating oil through the group. Ask people who are members and see what they have to say.
For more details contact Mrs S-J Emm: 6 Lym Close, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DE, telephone 01297 444 347, email cogs 2009@hotmail.co.uk | | Chris Chapman |
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Bonfire Night at Halstock | 7 September 2010 |  | | Chris Chapman |
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'120' CLUB | 7 September 2010 | The winners of the September draw are as follows:-
1st. prize £30 Mr Ian Cox
2nd. prize £6 Ms Paula Bowles
3rd. prize £4 Mrs Westlake
4th. prize £2 Mr John Viol | | Christine Garrett |
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CHANGE OF PROPERY NAME | 14 August 2010 | | Just to let everyone know, we have renamed Majolica, it's now called BEGGARS ROOST. Regards, Guy and Mandy. | | GUY FOLWELL |
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WINNERS '120' CLUB - AUGUST 2010 | 11 August 2010 | Are as follows:-
1st prize Mr. Craft
Maidenhayes
2nd prize Liz Male
formerly of 10, Woodfold View
3rd prize Joe Vassey
Underhill Farm | | Christine Garrett |
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'120' CLUB | 5 July 2010 | The winners for the '120' club July draw are as follows:-
1st prize £6 Tessa Safadi
2nd prize £4 Steve Whitlock
3rd prize £2 Helen Perris | | Christine Garrett |
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Open Cardens at Corscombe | 2 July 2010 | Corscombe has an Open Gardens event on Saturday 3rd- and Sunday 4th July 1.30pm to 5.30pm each day.
There will be Cream Teas at Milton Brook from 3.00pm (this will be clearly signposted)
Entrance fee is £5 for both days, or £3 for one day. Under 16s are free.
The start and parking is at the village hall (there will also be special parking for viitors with a disability)
Tickets and programme will be available at the village hall or from Edna, Henry, Rosemary, Colin or Paula for villagers wishing to buy in advance
We look forward to seeeing you - Thanks Edna | | Chris Chapman |
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Corscombe's 2010 Tithe Barn Fete success | 28 June 2010 | Well done to all who helped organise, took part on the day, or came along to support the fete.
The day was superb, with everyone declaring it a success and great fun.
Profit for the day stands at over £4500, and the meeting to decide how funds should be used is planned for Wednesday 7th July (7.30pm in Corscombe Village Hall).
Why not come along to help us learn from what went well and what could be improved - so that 2011's fete is better still.
Bring a plate (of food!) and a bottle to make the meeting a celebratory party, as well as a debriefing meeting. | | Chris Chapman |
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'120' club winners for June 2010 | 9 June 2010 | The winners for
June 2010 '120' club winners are as follows:
1st prize
Mr Fry, White House Farm.
2nd prize
Mrs Folwell, 'Majolicia'
3rd prize Mrs R Childs, New House Farm.
4th prize
Mrs J Bennett, 12 Hollymore Gardens, Beaminster.
| | Christine Garrett |
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Friends of Corscombe First Reponders | 21 May 2010 | The group met on Thursday 20th May and decided that:
- Fist Aid kits should be placed in Corscombe and Halstock village halls
- A new cooker should be purchased for Corscombe village hall
- Articles should continue to be submitted to The Chimes to raise awareness and to help residents deal with an emergency
- Work should continue on finding ways to locate houses quickly in an emergency - many properties are not clearly labelled with their number or name
- We should work towards establishing an independent sub-team in Halstock so that a faster response is achieved for emergencies in the Halstock area
It was noted that snow chains and snow overshoes have been purchased for the Reponder vehicle and crew, so that call-outs would be responded to quickly, even in bad weather (when an ambulance might be significantly delayed)
Friends meetings are open to anyone to attend, so why not come along to the next meeting and help us provide a better service? The next meeting is on Thursday 11th November, 7.30pm in Corscombe Village Hall | | Chris Chapman |
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'120' Club | 10 May 2010 | The winners of the May '120' Club
are as follows:
1st prize £6 Mr G Taylor
2nd prize £4 Mrs T Taylor
3rd prize £2 Mrs Jean Mosser | | Christine Garrett |
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Chime Oil Group Syndicate (COGS) | 9 May 2010 | The next oil order will be on Friday 4th June
March Prices
Syndicate price per litre: 40.9p + VAT (29th March) - 53,000 litres ordered
Annual Charge
You will remember that last month I explained that there would be an annual charge of £10 to cover my expenses. The £10 will cover all oil orders per household per annum frm 1st June 2010 till 31st May 2011. Therefore payment by 1st June each year, for the whole year. Please make cheques out to Mrs S-J Emm and my address is 6 Lym Close, Lyme Regis, Dorset, D17 3DE.
Regrettably, no payment received prior to the oil order, means, no oil order being processed to thast household.
My telephone number is 01297 444347 and my email address cogs2009@hotmail.co.uk
The rules are the same as they have always been, but may be changed as time progresses. However, I expect all members to be subscribers to The Chimes magazine and actually read it - otherwise you may miss things of importance to you, especially your all important oi order dates.
Please be accurate with the amount of oil to be delivered and remember that oil cannot be delivered in less than 500 litres quantity to any household.
Ensure that all addresses, tel nos., emails, etc that are correct, adn that you are available for contacting on the Monday afternoon following the oil order date for being provided with teh usual information for you to deal wth payments.
Future dates for oil orders
None in April or May
Friday 17th September
Friday 29th October
Future dates to be listed
Many thanks for supporting this community led venture, that is non profit making and has no affiliation to any oil company. | | Chris Chapman |
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Crimestoppers | 5 April 2010 | We are approaching the season when local beauty-spots are targeted by thieves. Many people leave valuables in their vehicles, some even in plain view from outside. Possessions like Sat Navs, mobile phones, even loose change and clothing are targets for offenders. It takes only seconds for a thief to smash a window and make a quick getaway, leaving a devastating experience for the victims.
We advise that if you are planning to go to one of the numerous beauty spots in our area, please do not take personal belongings. But if you need to take, for example, a mobile phone, DO NOT leave anyhting in the car. ALWAYS takes your belongings with you.
Article provided by PCSO Alex Bishop, Beaminster Police Station
If you have information about a crime, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 in complete confidence and there may be a reward | | Chris Chapman |
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Parish Council Money | 5 April 2010 | For Groups in Corscombe, Halstock, East and West Chelborough
Each year the Corscombe, Halstock and District Parish Council puts aside some of its resources to give small grants to organisations and groups which help people living in the four parishes. A letter will be going out to all groups contacted in previous years. If any other groups would like to know more - who is eligible, how to apply - please contact the Clerk to the Parish Council, Freda Hennessy (01935 891448) | | Chris Chapman |
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Halstock Summer Show Photographic Competition | 5 April 2010 | The Halstock & District Gardeing Club will be holding its annual photographic competition at the Halstock Summer Show in August.
Entry classes are as follows:
Black/White, Reflections, Emergency Services, An Old Wall, Cat or Cats, Dorset Bridge, and Hills and Valleys.
Now is the time to start planning entries! | | Chris Chapman |
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Chimes Oil Group Syndicate | 5 April 2010 | The next oil order will be on Friday 4th June (See May ‘Chimes’>
Our Syndicate rice per litre at 39.10p plus VAT was, as always, very competitive. The most expensive quote per litre was 52p plus VAT (Monday 1st March prices)
Thank you for your comments in response to my request from the previous months. The results suggest that many people have problems in ordering, due to tank size, and not knowing how much oil is used, and when they need to order. Perhaps if I list more dates, this will help you to organise your oil ordering better.
Charges
In the last month’s Chimes, I mentioned charging for this venture on account of the amount of time it took to organise and the expenses incurred.
I shall therefore be charging a £10 per annum, which will begin prior to the June 4th order. Please remember to pay the £10 per annum charge before your first order running from June 2010 until end of May 2011. No payment received prior to the oil order means no oil order being processed. The £10 will cover all orders per household per annum from 1st June 2010 till 31st May 2011. Therefore, payment by the 1st June each year, for the whole year.
Please make cheques out to Mrs S J Emm, Address: 6 Lym Close, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DE
However, if someone else would like to take on this venture, free, and provide a better service, please do so, I can provide you with the information to date.
IMPORTANT
Remember, oil cannot be delivered in less than a 500 litres quantity to any household.
If you are unable to read your oil tank capacity, I suggest you purchase a Watchman Sonic or the upgrade and fit it.
Future Dates for Oil Delivery
None in April or May
Friday 4th June
Friday 17th September
Friday 29th October
Many thanks for supporting this community led venture, that is non profit making and has no affiliation to any oil company. | | Chris Chapman |
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Halstock Pot Luck Lunch | 3 April 2010 | We need you help!
Pot Luck has been serving nutritious lunches in The Village Hall on Wednesdays since 1987 to people from Halstock, Corscombe & surrounding villages. We now need additional helpers to join our six teams. Lunches are served 35 weeks of the year during school term time (subject to the weather!), and 'take outs' are delivered to residents unable to attend.
Can you spend some time working with one of our teams once every six weeks to EITHER:
| • | Prepare food at home - eg vegetables or desserts, etc. and bring to the hall by 11am on lunch days, (all food costs reimbursed); OR |
| • | Help in the kitchen between 11am and 1.30pm preparing the lunch or serving meals and then clearing up afterwards (free meal is provided); OR |
| • | Help to set up and lay tables between 9am and 9.30am on lunch days |
We are a very sociabe group and would love you to join us. If you are willing to help in any way, please call
Gill Lynch - 891859
Lucie Peach - 891442
Alison Smith - 891249
Frankie Hester - 891366
Marguerite Pring - 872485
Peter Brinck - 891822
George Geraghty - 891359 | | |
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Be wary of doorstep callers demanding cash | 3 April 2010 | An unknown male entered a victim’s address and demanded £700 in cash for an unpaid Council Tax bill. The male then drove the victim to a cash machine in a white van. The victim became suspicious and did not withdraw any cash. The male then drove the victim home and said that he would be back later that evening to collect the money, though he never returned.
If anyone has someone knock at the door claiming to be from a company, they should ask to see I.D. and when produced, should take a good look at the name and photo of the person offering the I.D. Do not forget to fasten the door chain and use the spy hole when answering the door. If it is claimed that you owe money for an unpaid bill, think about whether this is true and if you think you might owe money check with the company directly over the [hone. Remember, most companies will write to you if you owe money, not send someone round to collect it.
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CHIMES OIL GROUP SYNDICATE (COGS) | 3 April 2010 | The order date for latest deliveries was Friday 26th March.
In the last Chimes magazine, I mentioned that supply from me has dropped off. I should have kept quiet, because when it came to January’s order it was mayhem, and topped the previous highest order with 100,000 litres.
The most expensive quote per litre was 61.p plus VAT (Monday 18th January price)
Our syndicate price per litre was 41.5p plus VAT (Monday 18th January price)
A few people have contacted me with regard to the large number of oil tankers delivering in the area. January’s unprecedented weather culminated in the fact that oil tanker deliveries were in arrears, and firms were working on a backlog of approx 3-4 weeks. Bearing in mind our 100,000 litres, plus ordinary deliveries, there was inevitably a lot of movement. I agree it would be nice if the oil companies actually delivered all their oil at the same time in a given area, rather than a few deliveries here and there and driving a multitude of miles. I do provide the company each time with a delivery route, which incorporates all the houses for a delivery. However, delivery is up to the company. We can only hope that in time oil companies will look at the concept of carbon footprint movement etc.
I am seriously thinking of charging all syndicate households a charge for this service I provide, as it is an expensive and time-consuming venture. I send approx 50 hours dealing with each oil delivery order and then there is the cost of all the stationery, email/phone/mobile calls etc. I think an annual charge of £10 seems a reasonable price. Please let me know what you think about this? Most households even ordering 2 x 500 litres a year, are saving approx £50, so to help cover costs at £10 per annum per household, should still be a saving to you.
However, if someone else would like to take on this venture, free, and provide a better service, please do so, I can provide you with all the information to date.
There will be no oil orders in April / May
June date (early June) to be decided
Thefts
With the increase in oil thefts recently, the police have suggested that you protect your domestic tank with prickly plantings, like Pyrocantha, or a security light pointed at the tank coupled to an internal sounder to awaken you at night. Neither option needs to be expensive.
Many thanks for supporting this community led venture
| | Chris Chapman |
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COUNCIL NEWS - January 2010 meeting | 3 April 2010 | ICY ROADS The County lorry kept the grit bins filled and residents spread the salt to good effect - in parts! The Parish Council will be buying more bins for the worst stretches; but these won't be in use till next winter.
LENGTHSMAN - someone to clear the gullies, cut back brambles, clean signs, etc? Some Dorset towns are trying this scheme. The Parish Council cannot afford to employ someone for these tasks (unless you want a sharp rise in council tax). It is up to residents to do the work. Please help! The parish councillors are each watching a stretch of local road to report problems: but a lot of the remedial work will have to be done by local people.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HALSTOCK A scheme for 9 dwellings is being put forward and a public meeting will be held to air views. Nothing yet for Corscombe. Is there any land available? A need has been shown. This is local homes for local people.
CORSCOMBE PLAYGROUND The improvement plan is under discussion now. If you have any thoughts please contact Cllr Paula Bowles 891317.
VILLAGE BEFRIEDNING SCHEMES The recent bad weather and power cuts highlighted the gaps in our informal caring neighbor networks. The Parish Council will discuss such schemes, promoted by the NHS Trust, at its next meeting.
CHANGING BRIDLEWAYS INTO ROADS There were some applications made some time ago which are now coming through the system. So far, parts of the Wessex Ridgeway on Beaminster Down are under threat. In the pipeline are Ryams Lane and Ford Lane (to Catsley) in Corscombe. The Parish Council is opposing such ‘upgrades’.
NEXT MEETING Monday 29 March 2010, 7.30pm at Halstock Community Hall. Public and press are invited.
Clerk: Freda Hennessy 01935 891448.
| | Chris Chapman |
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'120' CLUB WINNERS FOR APRIL 2010 | 1 April 2010 | 1st prize £6 Tessa Safadi
2nd prize £4 Rosemary Childs
3rd prize £2 Marlene Viol | | Christine Garrett |
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Friends of Corscombe & Halstock Responders | 13 March 2010 | This group had its first meeting on Thursday 11th March 2010. It's aims are to:
- Oversee the development of The Responders Team to ensure it meets the needs of the community
- Monitor its day to day activities to ensure it is run effectively
If you fancy finding out more, why not come along to the next meeting - it is on Thursday 20th May 2010 at 7.30pm in Corscombe Village Hall - the meeting will be fun, and it will be followed by a wine & cheese supper | | Chris Chapman |
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WINNERS OF MARCH 2010 - '120' CLUB | 8 March 2010 | 1st prize £30
Mrs H Starkings
2nd prize £6 Mrs H Starkings
3rd prize £4 Mrs C Schartau
4th prize £2 Mr B starkings | | Christine Garrett |
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February winners of Corscombe '120 Club' | 23 February 2010 | Winners were:-
1st prize Mr Steve Willis £6
2nd prize Mr Tony Frost £4
3rd prize Mrs Daphne Davis £2 | | Christine Garrett |
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Chimes Oil Group Syndicate (COGS) | 18 February 2010 | Please place your orders for oil ON Friday 26th FEBRUARY to Richard and Sally-Jane Emm on 01297 44347
If you wish to email your order prior to Friday 26th February, please send email to cogs2009@hotmail.co.uk with all the relevant details. Remember to provide me with full name & address with post code. All land & mobile telephone numbers & email address if applicable at which you will be accessible, on Monday 1st March afternoon, when I will provide you with further information including the name and telephone number of company, code, etc. Please be available in that time. Oil delivery will be during the following fortnight.
As supply from me has dropped off, in so much (we only order 50,000 litres at a time rather than the 90,000 litres this time last year), I was wandering what could be the cause of this strange phenomenon. Perhaps being the cheapest is not the over-riding criteria and it would be nice to know the reasons why the demand has declined. Please let me know either by email or phone, what you would like from this service that I am obviously not providing in order to see if I can provide you with what you need.
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ
Remember, oil cannot be delivered in less than 500 litre quantity to any household; this is a Customs & Excise Law and results in a heavy fine. Unfortunately, a number of householders recently were unable to read their tank capacity and it resulted in quite a number of deliveries being below the minimum of 500 litres. This has seriously compromised our oil syndicate. Householders, please ensure you are aware of your tank size and the amount of oil you need to order in the future. If you are unable tor read your tank capacity, why not purchase a Watchman Sonic or the upgrade and fit it.
When ordering, please be accurate in the number of litres to be delivered as refunds are not viable.
Future date for oil orders
Friday 26th February
Friday 26thMarch
None in April or May
June, date to be decided
Many thanks for supporting this community led venture, that is non profit making and has no affiliation to any oil company.
| | Chris Chapman |
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WINNERS FOR CORSCOMBE JANUARY 2010 '120' CLUB | 14 January 2010 | Winners are as follows:-
1st prize £6 Ms Kay Russell
Lower Farm Cottage
2nd prize £4 Mrs Bev Coleberd
Eweleaze Farm
3rd prize £2 Mr & Mrs White
4 Yew Tree Farm | | Christine Garrett |
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JANUARY WINNNERS - '120' CLUB | 14 January 2010 | | The winners are as follows:- | | Christine Garrett |
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Chimes Oil Group Syndicate (COGS) | 11 January 2010 | Please place your orders for oil on FRIDAY 15th JANUARY 2010 to Richard and Sally-Jane Emm on telephone 01297 444347. Note the new telephone number.
If you wish to email your order prior to Friday 15th January 2010, please send email to cogs2009@hotmail.co.uk with all the relevant details. Note the new email address.
Remember to provide me with full name and address with post code, all land and mobile telephone numbers and email address if applicable, at which you will be accessible, on the Monday 18th January afternoon when I will provide you with further information, including the name and telephone number of company, code, etc to sort out your payment, delivery details etc. Please be available in that time.
Oil delivery will be during the following fortnight.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ.
Remember, oil cannot be delivered in less than 500 litre quantity to any household; this is a Customs & Excise Law and results in a heavy fine. Unfortunately, a number of householders recently were unable to read their tank capacity and it resulted in quite a number of deliveries beng below the minimum of 500 litre. This has seriously compromised our oil syndicate.
If you are unable to read your oil tank capacity, why not purchase a Watchman Sonic our the upgrade and fit it.
Please be accurate in your oil litreage amount to be delivered as refunds are NOW NO LONGER AVAILABLE, due to the fact that they are difficult, time-consuming and costly to the company and moreover recently, thoser demandig a refund were less than polite in some cases.
Oil ordered in November 2009: 55,000 litres priced at 34.3p / litre + VAT.
Future dates for oil orders:
Friday 15 January 2010
Friday 26 February 2010
Many thanks for supporting this community led venture, that is non profit making has no affiliation to any oil company. | | Chris Chapman |
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Council News | 11 January 2010 | Notes from the November meeting
- FLOODED ROADS. The Parish Council reporting system is in place, but it is evident that it cannot get immediate results! Problems should be reported to the Clerk or direct to DCC Western Area Highways team at County Hall, giving as much detail as possible - exact location, probable cause, and extent of the flooding.
- AFFORDABLE HOUSING. The Chairman and Clerk will be meeting with the Rural Housing Officer to review the results of the survey (leaflet in Chimes). Thank you to all who completed it! In the Parish Council area over 20 households are asking for help. More land is desperately needed for progress>
- CORSCOMBE PLAYGROUND. Some repair work has been done on the current equipment which is 15 years old. Cllr Paula Bowles will be convening a meeting to plan real improvements.
- FLY TIPPING AND ABANDONED CARS. There is now a dedicated officer at West Dorset District Council. Reports of problems will be dealt with much more quickly.
- PRECEPT. The budget for 2010 - 2011 was discussed and agreed. The precept was set at £10800 - an increase of 2.7%
Next Parish Council meeting Monday 25 January 2010 at 7.30pm at Corscombe Village Hall Public and press invited
Clerk: Freda Hennessy 01935 891448 | | Chris Chapman |
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Team Dorset | 11 January 2010 | An Olympic Opportunity
Do you want a high speed digital Dorset with super fast broadband speeds?
British Telecom is the Tier 1 Comminications Sponsor of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Part of their sponsorship contract involves the installation of high capacity 21st Century network connectivity to the 2012 sailing event venue, the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. This high band-width fibre optic connection will support data, voice, media and mobile communication during Games time. This activity provides a unique opportunity to fast-track high quality broadband provision across Dorset - however, to do this Team Dorset needs your feedback. Your support is critical.
BT, and other ommunication providers, will require a strong business case of the potential online demand and usage from the private sector, public sector and resident community in order to further invest in our digital infrastructure. We simply need to generate a substantial demand for high speed connectivity in order to influence BT and others to install and roll out these broadband services across Dorset.
Please give your support by completing our online Connectivity Survey
To find out more regarding this survey or any aspect of the Hi-Speed Digital Dorset project, please contact Helen Heanes on 01305 224677 or broadband@teamdorset.org.uk | | Chris Chapman |
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COGS Information | 6 December 2009 | Oil ordered in October, 50,000 litres priced at 34.16p per litre + VAT
A future date for oil orders:
Friday 15th January.
Many thanks for supporting this community led venture, that is non profit making and has no affiliation to any oil company.test | | Chris Chapman |
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First Responders Public Meeting | 5 December 2009 | The Corscombe and Halstock Community First Responders are holding a public meeting on Thursday 11th March in Corscombe Village Hall - 7.30pm to 9.30pm
The meeting will give you the opportunity to help us decide our development plans for the next year, and also let you know how we are doing.
The meeting will close at about 8.30pm so that we have time for a wine & cheese reception.
Please put the date in your diary and come along to help us provide an even better service. | | Chris Chapman |
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First Responders Big Breakfast | 5 December 2009 | Today's big breakfast was a great success. We served 75 breakfasts, which is a record!
Thank you to everyone who supported the event.
Funds raised are used to provide medical equipment and training, so that we are able to give emergency medical support when it is needed.
We work with the South Western Ambulance Service so that, if someone dials 999 for an ambulance, we are dispatched to provide immediate support whilst an ambulance travels to us from Yeovil or Dorchester / Bridport. | | Chris Chapman |
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Corscombe and Toller Whelme poppy collection | 4 December 2009 | Tony Frost writes:
The collection raised a record sum of £570.79. Thank you to all collectors and all who contributed | | |
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November 2009 rainfall | 4 December 2009 | Tont Frost writes:
229mm of rain fell in November
Preceding years:
2008: 79.5mm / 2007: 132.5mm / 2006: 153.75mm / 2005: 128.5mm / 2004: 16.5mm / 2003: 194mm
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Tithe Barn Fete 2010 - 19th June 2010 | 4 December 2009 | Tony Frost writes:
Now is the time to start thinking about and producing anything of a saleable nature for the fete. We have had one meeting of the Volunteer Group. There is one major change; the dog show will be held on the Court’s lawn, together with children’s face painting etc etc.
The village is fortunate in having such an attractive venue for this annual occasion.
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Corscombe Village Hall Oil theft | 4 December 2009 | Sadly our village hall oil was stolen on Wednesday night 2nd December. The playgroup and toddler group arrived on the morning after to a mess of oil over the children’s outdoor play area.
It has been suggested that the theft was made by a relatively local and poorly skilled person / persons, because of the mess that was left – it seems that the oil was carried off site in cans, leaving an unpleasant trail of oil behind. Perhaps the vehicle used smells strongly of oil as a consequence.
The village hall is a village amenity, and works because local people work hard to raise funds for it upkeep and running. A theft like this is a theft from everyone in the village. Please be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour – by acting together we can perhaps avoid a repeat of this sad occurrence.
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DECEMBER '120' CLUB WINNERS | 28 November 2009 | 1st prize £30 Paul Howard
2nd prize £6 Mr. Craft
3rd prize £4 John Viol
4th prize £2 Paula Bowles | | Christine Garrett |
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Calling all cooks | 23 November 2009 | Tessa Safadi write:
We are hoping to put together a Corscombe Village Cook Book, which can be sold to help raise money for the Corscombe Village Hall.
Have you any recipes you could share, maybe a family favourite passed down through the generations?
If you have any anecdotal or funny stories relating to your recipes please also send them to me. I would like to make the cookbook as personal and as fun as possible.
Areas being covered are: Starters, Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Eggs and Cheese, Deserts, Baking and Jams.
Also, if you have any helpful hints or tips relating to any subject, there will be a section at the back of the book entitled ‘My mother said…. ‘
Please would you E-mail your recipes to me at tessa.safadi@sky.com or hand a hard copy into Myrtle Cottage, 2 Barrow Lane, Corscombe.
| | Chris Chapman |
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Thank you from Ladybirds Playgroup | 23 November 2009 | Miriam Howard writes:
Halloween Auction of Promises
Thank you to all who donated "promises" for the auction, and to everyone who came along to support the event. Thank you also to all who helped make the evening such a success - many commented on the high quality of the meal!
Funds raised will be used to support the running of the playgroup. | | Chris Chapman |
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Heating Oil Thefts | 23 November 2009 | Sally-Jane Emm writes:
Heating oil thefts are on the increase from farms and domestic oil tanks.
Unfortunately this local area has been hit quite dramatically of late. Please be vigilant on home security and oil tank security.
I do have some of the alarmed padlocks for sale which can be adapted to help safeguard your precious heating oil.Further to that there are some more ideas and safety tips in the safety oil tank newsheet which I can email to you.
For an Oil security handout please click the link.
Re cogs
Remember, oil cannot be delivered in less than 500 litres quantity to any
household; this is a Customs and Excise Law and results in a heavy fine.
Unfortunately, a number of householders recently were unable to read their tank
capacity proerly, and it resulted in quite a number of deliveries being below
the minimum of 500 litres. This has seriously compromised our oil syndicate.
Householders, please ensure you are aware of your tank size and the amount of
oil you need to order in the future. Failure to do so will result in the
syndicate being barred from any oil company and me being charged the fine.
If you are unable to read your oil tank capacity, I suggest you purchase a
Watchman Sonic or the upgrade and fit it.
Please be accurate in your oil literage amount to be delivered as refunds are
difficult, time consuming and costly to the company and may result in the oil
syndicate ceasing. | | Chris Chapman |
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Volunteer with Generation Ryewater | 17 November 2009 | If you would like to learn about practical conservation and fancy volunteering outdoors at a stunning Nature Reserve with amazing wild flower meadows surrounded by ancient hedgerows then this is for you. You need to bring lunch and be dressed ready to spend the day getting muddy and using tools. Warm clothes and waterproofs can be useful!
Join us from 10 until 4 on the below dates:
24th November
8th December
15th December
12th January 2010
19th January
26th January
2nd February
9th February
16th February
23rd February
The reserve is on Ryewater Lane in Corsombe.
To book a place call Bex House on 0794 684 1322 or email becky.house@plantlife.org.uk | | Chris Chapman |
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WINNERS OF NOV.'09 '120' CLUB | 5 November 2009 | 1st prize £6 John Perris
2nd prize £4 Tony Frost
3rd prize £2 Dizzy Chance | | Christine Garrett |
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Chimes Oil Group Syndicate (COGS) | 3 November 2009 | Please place orders for oil on Friday 27th November to Richard or Sally-Jane Emm on 01935 83640 or preferably the new telephone number from now on 01297 444347 (The old telephone number will not work from December)
If you wish to email your order prior to 27th then click here
Remember to provide a telephone number or an email address that you will be accessible on on Monday 30th November afternoon when I will provide you with teh relevant information to enable you to sort out your payment, delivery details etc.
Oil ordered in September was 55,000 litres, priced at 31p/litre + VAT
Next future date: 15th January 2010
Richard is seeking more part-time positions in book keeping. If you require his services please telephone 01935 83640 or email cogs2009@hotmail.co.uk | | Chris Chapman |
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Corscombe, Halstock & District Parish Council Housing Needs Survey | 2 November 2009 | The Parish Council is currently working with West Dorset District Council to find out if a lack of affordable housing is a problem for some households in the parish. In essence, are there people in the area in need of housing but who cannot afford curent purchase / rental prices?
If there is sufficient demand from persons having a local connection with the area then proposals will be drawn up to provide some new affordable housing in the parish.
Contact The Rural Housing Development Officer for more details:
West Dorset District Council
Stratton House
58/60 High West Street
Dorchester DT1 1UZ | | Chris Chapman |
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Crime Prevention | 2 November 2009 | Theft of fuel, particularly heating oil is apparently on the increase - although not so far a significant problem in Dorset.
With prices rising, the risk of theft increases, and so The Chimes advises that we keep security measures under veview and look out for neighbours' supplies. | | Chris Chapman |
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October 2009 '120' Club winners | 16 October 2009 | 1st prize £6 Mr Chris Childs
2nd prize £4 Mr Colin Denham
3rd prize £2 Mr Brian Starkings | | Christine Garrett |
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WINNERS FOR SEPT. '120' CLUB | 2 September 2009 | The winners are as follows:-
1st prize Cliff Dowding £30
2nd prize Helen Perris £6
3rd prize Mr Harrison £4
4th prize Barbara Baylie £2 | | Christine Garrett |
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The friends of Common Lane are up and.. | 21 August 2009 | Running was a slight exaggeration about the extremely large crowd of enthusiastic, but seated Corscombe and Halstock parishioners, as they vigorously supported Clerk to the Parish Council Freda Hennessey, and Corscombe Parish Councillor Henry Lovegrove's aim "To restore Common Lane for use by walkers and horse riders, and to promote it as a recreational resource" during Tuesday 9 June's open meeting at Halstock Golf Club.
Why bother? Because the two thousand year old lane is a unique, walkable and safe link between the two parishes, but it is being destroyed by motorised vehicles. It is the best summer walk around here! There are orchids, deer, foxes, and buzzards. You pass the buried site of the three acre Halstock Roman villa, then clamber through the deeply rutted Clarke's Gorse. If you turn your head left, you can see how Mr Fry's sensible fencing allows the adjacent land to recover when no motorised vehicles churn up the surface. Keep going until you top Ocean's Hill, and see Chelborough Castle's thousand year old turfed motte-and-bailey in the distance.
Turn left to get to The Fox in Corsocmbe, or keep straight on to pass the bridle path on your right. This leads to the SSSRI nature reserve at Brackets Coppice. It's home for Britain's rarest mammal, the Bechsteins bat and the beautiful but scarce Pearl Bordered Fritillary butterfly.
An added attraction is that your walk coveniently starts and ends at two excellent hostelries - The Fox in Corsocmbe, and the Halstock Golf Club and Hotel (open to non-residents). Both serve food, are child and pet friendly, and have gardens.
But the Friends are aiming high! Change the legislation, or even give the road to the community. But no more motorised vehicles! Safe access for small children, families, pushchairs and the disabled! The meeting was lively and realistic. A working party was formed. Everyone left so filled with enthusiasm that one Friend promptly fell into one of the Clark's Gorse ruts. So, if you are a walker. jogger, buggy pusher, or just approving of an innovative community project, join one of the following mailing lists:
Freda Hennessy
Henry Lovegrove | | Chris Chapman |
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Chimes Oil Group Syndicate | 21 August 2009 | Please place your orders for oil ON Friday 4th SEPTEMBER 2009 to Richard and Sally-Jane Emm on 01935 83640 for oil delivery during the following fortnight.
If you wish to email your order prior to Friday 4th September, please send email to corscombeoilgroup@tiscali.co.uk with all the relevant details.
Please ONLY ring us on the date above for oil orders as we are running a busy farm and I allocate those dates only to deal with oil.
Remember to provide me with a tel no, or an email address that you will be accessible on, on Monday 7th SEPTEMBER afternoon when I will provide you with further information including the name and tel no of company, code, etc to sort your payment, delivery details etc.
Oil ordered in June was 50,000 litres, priced at 32.80p per litre + VAT
If you were to buy it individually, below are the prices from 22nd June from a range of 15 different companies, including internet prices:
500 litres
Range: 41.2 to 36.9 per litre + VAT
1000 - 10,000 litres
Range: 40.83 to 35.5 per litre + VAT
50,000 litres (Group)
Range: 36.37 to 32.80 + VAT
Many thanks for supporting the venture
Sally-Jane Emm | | Chris Chapman |
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First Responders go Streetwise | 21 August 2009 | A group of First Responders travelled over to Poole on Monday 17th August to spend an evening at Streetwise. This is a "life-sized village built inside a warehouse".
We had a very successful training evening, tackling the following scenarios:
- Passenger cardiac arrest on a bus
- Collapsed male alone in a house
- Someone injured and located in a difficult to access allyway
- An injured person on a building site
- Someone electrocuted in their garden from an electric lawn mower
We found the event valuable and feel even better prepared to provide emergency support in Corsocmbe and Halstock. | | Chris Chapman |
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Corscombe & District Players ..(The Panto Group) | 12 August 2009 | Well, panto season will soon be upon us again!! Are those groans that I hear from assorted adults who have been cajoled again into “thesp – land” for yet another year? Surely not.
The Corscombe and District players have been a thriving panto group for many years now, performing the whole range … Cinderella to Peter Pan. We’ve goosed our way up that beanstalk and more than one chap locally has a suspect pair of high heels lurking in his wardrobe from his stint of Dameship. The group has lent their talents to other groups and borrowed from adjoining villages supporting team efforts to keep community productions alive.
Of course there are stalwarts who have kept the traditions going for many years and in the past the able leadership if Enid Williamson was invaluable. Any group, however, can only be successful when new blood brings fresh enthusiasm. Last year, in “Hercules” the kids chorus showed us how versatile and talented they are. It’s fulfilling to see the expertise that they acquire in working so maturely alongside the adults.
This year’s production is still a closely guarded secret (which is code for ...we haven’t decided what to do yet and are open to suggestions).
We need you. The date of the first panto meeting is Sunday 27th September @ 7.30 Corscombe Village Hall. Do come along; we need actors, backstagers, publicity, singers….in fact anyone who is interested in seeing the production come to life.
Paula 891317
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WINNERS FOR JULY '120' CLUB | 4 August 2009 | 1st prize Mrs Jennifer
Childs £6
2nd prize Mrs Sam Willis £4
3rd prize Mrs Rhianda Raitt £2 | | Christine Garrett |
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Corscombe 2009 Fete a superb success | 21 July 2009 | The fete made a record profit of £3863 - well done to all who helped organise it or came along to support it.
Funds are to be used as follows:
- Ladybirds Playgroup, The Village Hall, The PCC (Church Committee), and First Responders each to receive £800
- £100 to be donated to the Air Ambulance Service (it is an important service for Corscombe)
- £500 to be retained for funding the 2010 fete
The 2010 fete is planned for Saturday 19th June 2010 (the 3rd Saturday in June), so please put this date in your diaries.
The first planning meeting is Tuesday 10th November 2009 in the village hall (7.30pm). Please come along and put your ideas forward - to help make the 2010 fete an even better event.
| | Chris Chapman |
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Winners for '120' Club for July '09 | 8 July 2009 | 1st prize No. 72 Mrs Raitt
2nd prize No. 24 Mrs Bev Coleberd
3rd prize No. 53 Mr Harrison
| | Christine Garrett |
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Corscombe Tithe Barn Fete | 29 June 2009 | The fete on Saturday 20th June proved a great success! Villagers turned out in force to either help run the event or to support it.
Tony Frost was the overall organiser, and he worked hard to ensure it all came together in such great style.
A special thank you to all the local companies that supported us by donating raffle prizes - a more detailed report will follow shortly | | Chris Chapman |
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The One Show visits Corscombe | 25 June 2009 | If you would like to see Corscombe featured on The One Show, then tune in on 29th June.
Sam and Ned were walking their dogs with Rosie and Devon, through Corscombe, when they came across the film crew. The crew were in one of the flower meadows - the one on the left just after the left-hand bend in the road and the house on the corner. | | Chris Chapman |
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Higher Ground Meadow, Corscombe | 11 June 2009 | Jo and Pete Vassie (891245) write:
We are pleased to advise that our new natural burial ground will be officially opened on 23rd June. Following the ceremony, there will be an open afternoon from 2.30pm - 6pm.
You are most welcome to come and have a look - just follow the signs. We will be on hand to answer questions. | | Chris Chapman |
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Ahoy there! | 11 June 2009 | Allison Rees writes:
The Ark is afloat, and sailing towards the St Juthware festival on July 10/11.
.. And there is still time to join the fun. So why not sing away the week's cares on Fridays, 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Corscombe Village Hall? Men are especially welcome.
No experience is ncessary, not even a good voice! And you get taught how to sing!!
It's incredible, but an hour's singing is equivalent to a five mile run, or the calorie value of a bottle of wine, or half a game of football! And with all those muscles moving, it soon banishes wrinkles and makes your face look younger.
So, why not discover your inner singer, and turn up at the door, or phone Allison Rees 891782, or email allison.rees@virgin.net | | Chris Chapman |
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Chimes Oil Group Syndicate | 11 June 2009 | Sally-Jane Emms writes:
Please place your orders for oil on Friday 19th June with Richard and Sally-Jane Emm on 83640 for oil delivery during the following fortnight.
To email your order prior to Friday 19th June use corscombeoilgroup@tiscali.co.uk with all the relevant details.
Please ONLY ring us on the date above for oil orders as we are running a busy farm and I allocate those dates only to deal with oil.
Remember to provide me with a telephone number or an email address that you will be accessible on, on the Monday 22nd June afternoon when I will provide you with further information including the name and telephone number of the oil company to sort out your payment and delivery details.
Oil orders for April 7th totalled 50,000 litres.
The average price for 500 litres was 37p + VAT and the most expensive was 42.9p + VAT.
The figures for 1000 litres were 35.5p + VAT and 41p + VAT respectively.
Oil priced at 29.27p + VAT per litre was purchased - again a considerable saving. | | Chris Chapman |
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Corscombe Tithe Barn Fete | 11 June 2009 | Saturday 20th June 12 noon to 5pm
At Corscombe's Court Farm (opposite The Fox)
We are certain you will have fun, have a giggle, be entertained, be fed, and have a great family day - we look forward to entertaining you and your family
Superb programme of entertainment and many attractions
Stalls for children and stalls for adults - games of skill and competitions
Swimming .. boating .. Punch & Judy .. Rock Band .. hog roast .. duck race .. crafts corner .. home-made produce .. garden plants .. and much more
Superb food and hot / cold drinks - including a bar
Why not pay us a visit - entry is free and we are sure you will have a superb day!! | | Chris Chapman |
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COFFEE MORNING | 11 June 2009 | | There will be no coffee morning in August. | | Christine Garrett |
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SEPTEMBER COFFEE MORNING | 11 June 2009 | Coffee morning will be on September 9th at Sue Dowding
at 'Crockermore', Curry Lane at 10.30a.m.
Anybody requiring transport please contact me. 891120. | | Christine Garrett |
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JULY COFFEE MORNING | 11 June 2009 | The next coffee morning will be on July 8th at 10.30 a.m. at Paula Bowles at 'Chilterns'.
| | Christine Garrett |
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'120' club June | 11 June 2009 | 1st prize £30 Mrs Sally Else
2nd prize £6 Mrs Jenny Whitlock
3rd prize £4 Mr Mike Bennett
4th prize £2 Mrs Jennifer Gregson | | Christine Garrett |
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Common Lane Project | 11 June 2009 | At the meeting on Tuesday 9th June, all agreed that Common Lane is in need of attention if it is to be put back to a state that makes it an attraction for residents and visitors alike.
A working group was set up to establish a blueprint for the restoration of Common Lane and to apply for funding to support the project.
Watch The Chimes for news on progress - contact Freda Hennessy (891448) or Henry Lovegrove if you would like to get involved. | | Chris Chapman |
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Welcome to Caroline Osmond | 11 June 2009 | Paula Denham wrote in the Chimes:
"A very warm welcome to Caroline Osmond who has come to live at 'Rosebank' where Barbara Bradshaw used to live. She moves in from 'Yeabridge Farm' Mosterton. We know that already she is enjoying the peace and birdsong in the garden. You will find Corscombe is a firendly and caring village and 'Rosebank' a delighful home" | | Chris Chapman |
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June 2009 '120' Club winners | 7 May 2009 | The winners of the '120' club for June are as follows:
1st prize £6 - Ms Armstrong, West Farm.
2nd prize £4 - Mr G Taylor,Butchers Cottage
3rd prize £2 - Mr J Davis, 2 Woodfold View.
We would welcome any new members so if you would like to join please contact Henry on 01935 891415.
Every third month we have an additional prize of £30.00 | | Chris Chapman |
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