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v www.viewnews.co.uk PICK UP YOUR FREE COPY Est. 2006 Issue 557 Wednesday, January 25th 2017
After all the fuss rotunda is
being scrapped not re-sited
THEATRE IN TALKS WITH COUNCIL
ON NEW FORMS OF ADVERTISING
LYME Regis Town Council has con-
By FRANCESCA EVANS
firmed that the Marine Theatre’s con-
[email protected] business cards
troversial advertising rotunda will flyers
high quality
shortly be removed. posters
Town clerk John Wright reported that the ro- within six months. faastturnaround leaflets
tunda, currently sited at Cobb Gate and used to Speaking at last week’s Town Management brochurees
promote productions at the theatre, was still set Committee meeting, Councillor Jeff Scowen, ddiiggiiittaall pprriiinntt lletterhheaads
who campaigned to see the rotunda remain in
to be removed after the council took the decision complimment slips
its current position, asked: “Is it actually going
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structure, which they considered to be an ob- Mr Wright said that the rotunda would be re- & 6 page A4 calendarrs
struction, in June last year, but following outcry moved and that the Marine Theatre’s manage-
gate foold printing
from theatre supporters six councillors signed a ment were now happy with this decision and and much more!
rescinding motion to reverse the decision. How- working with the council on other forms of ad-
(cid:3) FLASHBACK: September 2016 when Council- ever, when the matter was discussed again in vertising in the area, which did not invokved
lor Jeff Scowen threatened to chain himself to September, a final decision was made to remove the rotunda. “There’s no issue between the
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LYME’S VERY OWN FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
2 Wednesday, January 25th 2017 60 SECOND INTERVIEW www.viewnews.co.uk
(cid:2) ARE there any events residents and visitors
Info at a glance ... LAURACockett joined Bridport Arts Centre should look out for at the arts centre this
as the director in 2014. year?
She was born in Winchester and fell in As ever, we’ve got a packed season of events, but
HOSPITALS love with theatre through her school’s my pick would be E15in April. It’s a remarkable
Dorset County Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Bridport Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] drama club and amateur dramatics groups. show telling the true story of young mothers in
Weymouth Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] She studied drama at Liverpool John London who fought for decent housing - don’t
Portland Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..[phone]
Moore’s University, then went on to com- miss it.
DOCTORS
Dorset Out of Hours GP Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0845 600 10 13 plete a post-graduate diploma in Produc-
BThried pLyomrt eM Perdacictaicl eC e. n. .t .r e. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011320987)) 442412819965 tion Management with Hope Street (cid:2) WHATwould your three favourite theatre
Kent House Medical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Limited in Liverpool. productions be and why?
Elms Medical Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Laura’s first job was as an actress in an up- My three favourite shows we’ve had at BAC re-
DDoErNsTetIS DTeSntal Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] dated version of Noah’s Arkon Fitzcarraldo, cently would be:
CHEMISTS Britain’s only touring theatre ship, where 1. What I Learned from Johnny Bevan, written and
Bridport Lloyds Pharmacy (call to check late opening hours) . . . . . . . . she sailed around the coast of Britain for performed by Luke Wright. This show left me
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Bridport Co-op Pharmacy (call to check late opening hours) . . . . . . . . two summers playing to audiences from (and many others) open mouthed, it was a real
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Alderney to the Shetlands. tour de force in storytelling and language and
Bridport Boots (call to check late opening hours) . . . .[phone]
Lyme Regis Boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] After this, she embarked on a career as a got a well-deserved standing ovation. Luke is
Charmouth Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] freelance actor and stage manager, work- back with us in June with his next show, so be
Beaminster Chemist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Weymouth Lloyds Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] ing in radio and live theatre before moving sure to catch it.
DPoorrtclahnedst eBro Voitcst oPrhiaa rPmaarkc yP h. .a .r .m . .a .c .y . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011330055)) 822604400192 into project management and then pro- wchaarldlesn tgoi ntagl kth aabt otuhte ys ohmaveeth sienegn p. Trohvooseca atrivee t hoer 2. Don Quixote, by Little Soldier. This was one of
SPORT & RECREATION ducing. moments that make all the hard work worth- the funniest shows I have ever seen, my face
Bridport Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Laura was freelance from 2004 to 2009 while. heart from laughing. It was pretty interactive, too
Beaminster Bfit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07792 791038
Weymouth College Sports Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] then took up a post as a producer with an - one audience member found his head covered
Budmouth Community Sports Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] arts organisation, working mostly on com- (cid:2) WHATis currently happening at the venue? in shaving foam (he seemed ok with it!) and an-
Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
St Osmund’s Sports Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] munity projects and medium outdoor At the moment, the charity is being supported other was treated to a romantic embrace.
LIBRARY SERVICE events, before moving to Dorset and apply- by Arts Council England to increase our fundrais- 3. That’s Amore by Tmesis Theatre. This show was
Bridport Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] ing for the arts centre post. ing capacity. For every pound we raise, ACE will joyful, funny and hopeful with truly engaging
Burton Bradstock Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Beaminster Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] match it! So now is a brilliant time to give to BAC, performances. Tmesis are back with their new
LCyhmarem Roeugtihs LLiibbrraarryy .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011229977)) 454630165410 (cid:2)WHATdo you like most about working in as any gift you give will be doubled. showHappy Hour on February 10th, so catch
Dorchester Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] the arts? 6 0 them while you can.
WPoerytlmanodu tTho pLihbilrla Lriybr .a .r .y . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011330055)) 872602411701 My passion is live performance - nothing beats
Portland Underhill Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] this. You never know what might happen and the (cid:2) WHATdo you like most about Bridport?
LOCAL COUNCILS audience can build a relationship with the per- Bridport is a remarkable town. I can’t think of an-
DWoersste Dt oCrosuent tDyi sCtoriuctn Cciolu .n . c. i.l . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011330085)) 422221204080 formers and the event in a way that is not possi- other town of its size that has so such a varied
Bridport Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] ble with a screening or film. and busy cultural life.
Beaminster Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] My favourite events at BAC are those where the
Lyme Regis Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Charmouth Parish Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] audience gets the chance to meet the company (cid:2) WHATwould you like to see for Bridport
Weymouth and Portland Borough Council . . . . . . . . . .[phone] and ask questions afterwards. The area of our
Dorchester Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Arts Centre in the future?
Portland Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] work people know less about, is the community In the future, our goal is to be even busier than
POLICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 work that we do. We do a lot of work with schools we are now, and welcome even more people
TOURIST INFORMATION and are increasing the work we do with young though our doors each year. We are particularly
BLyrimdpeo Rret gTiIsC T .I C. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011320987)) 442442910318 people, through projects like our youth theatre. SECOND focusing on doing more with and for family au-
Dorchester TIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] It's so important that we make these opportuni-
ties available to young people. diences from summer 2017 onwards, so that’s
CITIZENS’ ADVICE
Bridport CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] something for people to watch out for in out
Weymouth CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] (cid:2) WHATis the best thing about working at brochures. We love to see children coming out of
Dorchester CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0845 231400
Bridport Arts Centre? INTERVIEW the theatre, perhaps having seen their first ever
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Local helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] There’s nothing like the feeling you get from a live show. It’s a privilege to be part of that expe-
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 hour helpline successful event. Throngs of happy people leav- rience and we want more of that in the coming
Answered locally in confidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0845 7697555 ing after a great show, or milling around after- months.
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www.viewnews.co.uk LYME REGIS Wednesday, January 25th 2017 3
Bid to re-open the public
Tickets available for
popular Rotary lunch
THE popular Lyme Regis Rotary Soup and
toilets at Woodmead Halls
Ploughman’s Lunch event is set to take place at
the start of February and there are still tickets
available.
The lunch this year is being held to raise
money for Weldmar Hospicecare, at The
Alexandra Hotel in Lyme Regis, on Monday,
TOWN councillors have requested more informa- By FRANCESCA EVANS toilets to those owned by the council. The Marine February 6thfrom 12pm-2pm.
tion on the running costs of toilets at the Wood- Parade toilet block costs £21,651.85 a year and toi- Tickets are £8 and available from Richard
mead Halls in Lyme Regis before they will offer [email protected] lets at the Candles On The Cobb Pavilion in the Finch on 01297 444567 or if you live in Char-
funding to re-open them to the public. Anning Road playing field costs £3,671.91. mouth tickets are available from John McCal-
The toilets were closed to the public in April Regis, Councillor Owen Lovell, and Councillor However, Councillor Derek Hallett questioned lum on 01297 561696.
last year after councillors and the management Stephen Miller, Mr Evans wrote: "I think we all these figures and said he believed the costs of the Museum quiz night
committee of the halls failed to reach an agree- agreed that it was not in the long-term interest of Marine Parade toilets would be significantly
ment over funding. the town council, Woodmead Halls nor the town higher.
THE Friends of Lyme Regis Museum will be
The town council had previously annually paid that the public toilets at the Woodmead Halls The town clerk said he believed the figures to
holding a Quiz Night at the Pilot Boat on
the Woodmead Halls £25,000 to operate the public should remain closed 12 months a year. With that be correct and would not "misrepresent any fig-
Wednesday, February 8th at 7.30 pm.
toilets under a service level agreement but this in mind, I am instructed by my committee to ask ures to this council".
Admission is £2.50 per person, and the maxi-
expired last March. While negotiating a new the council to reconsider the proposal initially Councillor Hallett commented: "The figures just
mum team size is six, pay at the door.
agreement, the Woodmead Halls Management put to the council until negotiations unfortu- don't add up."
All proceeds will go to the Mary Anning Wing
Committee agreed to cut costs by reducing open- nately broke down." The town clerk said that council staff "make a
at the museum.
ing hours and requested £19,926 annually from Referring to the council's request for utility lot of effort to bring correct financial informa-
the council. costs, the letter continued: "It is my committee's tion" to committees and said his intentions were
However, some councillors felt the figure was opinion that this information should only be re- being questioned.
still too high and instead offered a maximum of leased once the council has agreed to the above. Councillor Miller commented: "The only infor-
£15,700 which Councillor Stan Williams - who If the toilets remain closed, this information mation that's pertinent is the utility bills from
was also chairman of the halls management com- would be of no relevance to the council." Woodmead Halls. Without that we cannot move BOILERMAN
mittee at the time - described as "a joke" and said Councillor Stephen Miller commented: "We forward." LTD
his committee would not lower the standards of have asked for the utility bills and that informa- It was agreed that no decision would be made 3791
their award-winning toilets, so the decision was tion has not been forthcoming. I believe in terms on the halls management committee's offer until OIL & GAS
taken to close them to the public. of transparency, we should ask that the informa- the utility bills were provided.
At last week's Town Management Committee tion is made available to allow us to respond to HEATING & BOILER MAINTENANCE
Lyme Beach one of
meeting it was reported that the new acting the proposal." Breakdown Repairs & Spares
chairman of the halls, Philip Evans, had put a Councillor Cheryl Reynolds said that comments
new offer to the council, requesting £14,466 to be made about the council's request for utility bills top 21 in the world Telephone: [phone]
paid quarterly to open the toilets from 8am to in the letter were "tantamount to blackmail".
9pm from April 1st to October 31st, which In a report on the matter put together by the
equated to £20 an hour. town clerk, concerns were raised over the value
National Geographic has named Lyme
However, town clerk John Wright reported that for money received from the Woodmead Halls toi-
Regis as one of the top 21 beaches in the
the halls management committee had not pro- lets. The halls' net operating costs for the finan-
world – the only choice from the UK.
vided details of water consumption costs when cial year ending March 31st 2015 was £28,657 and
asked to. the management committee's original request for The world famous American publication
In a letter to the council sent following a meet- £19,926 equated to 52.33 per cent of this. announced its nomination last week with
ing with the town clerk, the Mayor of Lyme The report also compared the cost of the halls ‘The Pearl of Dorset’ joining beaches
from California, Hawaii and Mexico as
some of the ‘perfect places where land Dorrcchester - Bridporrtt-LLLyyme Regis
meets water’.
Experiencce
National Geographic chose Lyme Regis
WWaarm and friendly hoouseholds
as one of the top beaches to hunt fossils
and shells. Full support team on hand
Kimberley Lovato, who penned the piece ££770000 per 44-we ekk stayy
for National Geographic, said: “Budding
Students out alldaayy wweekdaayys
(cid:1)(cid:7)(cid:7)(cid:5)(cid:5)(cid:5)(cid:8)(cid:8) (cid:2)(cid:8)(cid:8)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:4)(cid:4)(cid:6)(cid:6) paleontologists love the spiral-shaped
ammonites and fossil remains of 180-mil- Rewarding and fun exxperience
lion-year-old sea creatures found embed-
ded in the rock and sand of England’s Email:
Jurassic Coast. The Lyme Regis Museum [email protected]
leads guided fossil walks, and May’s an- (Host Family Serviices)
nual fossil festival combines plays,
The ultimate news, vie music, and hands-on exhibits.”
SHIRE
How to get more info
and events website fo HOUSE OPEN
on Dorset health changes
AFTERNOON
RESIDENTSwanting to find out more about the
(cid:1)(cid:7)(cid:7)(cid:5)(cid:5)(cid:5)(cid:8)(cid:8) (cid:2)(cid:8)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:4)(cid:6)(cid:6)(cid:6) consultation on proposed changes to the health
service in Dorset and how they are delivered will Wednesday
have a chance to have their questions answered
at a ‘pop up’ stand in Lyme Regis later this week. 1st February 2017
With just over a month left of the consultation,
CCG staff will be holding pop-ups around Dorset 2-4pm
where people can pick up a copy of the consulta-
tion document and questionnaire, and learn
Want to get the full more about ways to have their say on proposed Celebrating
changes to health services in the county.
The CCG pop-up stand will be at the Co-op in
Dignity Day
Lyyme Regisexperienc Broad Street from 2pm until 5pm tomorrow
(Thursday, January 26th).
The CCG is also using these events as an oppor-
tunity to encourage those that already have a All welcome
document to fill in the questionnaire and return Teas and cakes, pamper session,
it, or risk not having a say on the proposals.
Completed questionnaires can be handed in to manicures and massage
Visit our website:
CCG staff at the pop-up, or should be returned to
the freepost address or filled in online by, Febru-
www.experiencelymereegis.c ary 28th. Phone Marie on 01297 442483 or 07545 352588
For a full list of pop-ups, and to find out more email : [email protected]
information, visit www.dorsetsvision.nhs.uk. Sidmouth Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3ES
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A year has passed, with sadness in our hearts.
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DORSETPolice is working with drivers also risk going to court if enforcement takes place all year
from whom we had to part.
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and family xx paigns to crackdown on those six-month driving ban. aim to make using a mobile
who use their phones when driv- Inspector Matt Butler, from the phone when driving as socially
ing. Alliance Roads Policing depart- unacceptable as drink or drug
During the week-long cam- ment, said: “It has been illegal to driving.
Congratulations paign, which is running from use a hand-held phone or similar “It is plausible that the percent-
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on the birth of your beautiful baby girl January 29th, offenders will be motorcycle since December mobile phone at the wheel is
reminded of the dangers of being 2003. However, many motorists even higher than the research
(cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:9)(cid:12)(cid:10)(cid:5)(cid:11)(cid:11)(cid:8)(cid:2)(cid:6)(cid:10)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:1)(cid:9)(cid:12)(cid:12) distracted at the wheel, and the still fail to see that it is not possi- suggests, which is why enforce-
Born 17th January, upcoming legislative changes on ble to use a phone and be in ment efforts must be supported
weighing 7 pounds 15.5 ounces. mobile phone offences. proper control of a vehicle. by changes in drivers’ attitudes if
Wishing your new little family so much Motorists caught using a mo- “Whatever the reason for using we are to succeed in keeping our
love & happiness. bile phone are currently given a mobile device when driving – roads safe.”
three penalty points and a mini- texting, scanning a newsfeed or Martyn Underhill, Dorset po-
Love from Charlie & Mark xxx
mum fine of £100. streaming video content – it can lice and Crime Commissioner,
Under the new rules, which are wait until your journey is over. said: “A licence to drive can be
anticipated to come into effect on Nothing is more important than lethal in the wrong hands. Police
march 1st, drivers can expect to your safety and the safety of road officers cannot be everywhere
Pete Ellingham
receive six points on their licence users around you.” and the responsibility to drive
and a £200 fine. A report published by the RAC safely should not be dependent
Happy 40th Birthday These changes, which apply to in September 2016 stated that 31 on the risk of being caught.
England, Scotland and Wales, per cent of drivers now admit to “All motorists have a funda-
With love always
will have a significant impact on using a mobile phone when driv- mental responsibility to behave
From Lisa, Molly & Oscar xxxx young drivers, who risk having ing, up from eight per cent in with due care and attention, drive
their licence revoked following a 2014. safely and ensure they do not put
first offence. More experienced Inspector Butler added: “While themselves or others in danger.”
Dorset NHS consultation – don’t lose your say
Hollie Beckett
THEDorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) “Fill in your questionnaire and send it back. If you
Happy 6th Birthday is urging everyone to return their consultation don’t fill it in, you don’t get a say – it is as simple as
questionnaires by February 28th or risk not hav- that.
27-01-2017
ing a say in the future of the NHS in Dorset. “The NHS is vitally important to us all, and
Love Granny and Grandad Beckett The message comes as Dorset nears the final these decisions really will affect everyone.
month of its consultation on how the county’s “It is in your best interests to read the docu-
community and hospital-based services are or- ment, fill in your questionnaire and return it to
ganised. the freepost address before the closing date.”
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Council look for new
park and ride operator
By Francesca Evans plication for continued use of the Sidmouth Road
park and ride site would be submitted to East
LYME Regis Town Council is currently seeking Devon District Council, as the site sits just across
a new operator for its park and ride services after the county border, at the end of January.
Sovereign Coaches ceased trading. The first application was refused last year over
It was reported at last week’s Town Manage- concerns it would affect the Area of Outstanding
ment Committee meeting that Sovereign Natural Beauty and because the council did not
Coaches, which operated both the Sidmouth Road provide all the necessary parking and traffic in-
and Charmouth Road park and rides, ceased trad-
formation requested, which is now being put to-
ing shortly before Christmas and the council was
gether by architectural company Boon Brown.
considering proposals from alternative, suitable
The report stated: “They have prepared plans
operators.
Deputy town clerk Mark Green told councillors for submission with the application which show
that three companies had expressed an interest some additional planting to screen views from
in taking over the services and more detailed dis- key vantage points. This will address some of the
cussions would now be held with them. issues raised at the time of the refusal of the pre-
It was also reported that a second planning ap- vious application.”
Concerns about parking on Gun Cliff
CONCERNS have been raised that Gun Cliff walkway - built in the 1990s as part of the coastal
Walk is becoming an "extension" of Cobb Gate protection scheme and to accommodate a new
car park in Lyme Regis, as an increasing num- sewerage pumping station - was supposed to be
ber of vehicles have been parking on the walk- restricted for emergency use but he had been
way while the gate has been left unlocked. told that the fire engine had recently not been
Town councillors discussed the issue at last able to gain access along the walkway due to the
Pupils making friends in Bermuda
week's Town Management Committee meeting, increased number of parked cars.
when it was reported that South West Water, He said that the gate should be locked on health
which owns Gun Cliff Walk, felt it would be "un- and safety grounds and that South West Water
reasonable" to lock the gate while vehicular ac- were "not being very helpful at the moment". PUPILSin Belemnite class (Year 3) at St Lyme Regis is twinned with St George’s
cess was required for construction work being Councillors agreed they should go back to Michael’s Primary School in Lyme Regis , in Bermuda and the pupils wrote to their
carried out at Lyme Regis Museum. South West Water with their concerns. encouraged by their teacher Mrs Natalie fellow students to help keep the impor-
Councillors expressed concerns that this could The increased parking on Gun Cliff Walk re-
Townley, wrote to their pen pals in tant local link going.
mean the gate would remain unlocked until ceived criticism on social networking site Face-
June, when building work at the museum is ex- book over Christmas, with one resident Bermuda recently and had a lovely sur- Pupil’s have also made a display of the
pected to be completed. questioning when the walkway became "an ex- prise when they returned after Christmas news from Bermuda which is displayed in
The Mayor of Lyme Regis, Councillor Owen tension of Cobb Gate car park" and saying he had to find several replies waiting for them. the school (pictured).
Lovell, said vehicular access along the seafront seen cars parked beyond the museum.
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Players’ comedy spoof on Verne
A COMEDY spoof on Jules Verne’s change for the use of rehearsal facili- Parkinson-Ward, Jim Pettifer, Maya
Around The World In 80 Days was ties and promotion of the company. Pieris, Brian Rattenbury, David Ruf-
staged over four nights last week to During the intermission, a soup and fle, Hazel Tingley and Pete Ward.
raise funds for the Marine Theatre. sweet supper was served by Dottie Production assistance was given by
Devised and directed by Jenny Kitchen which is now looking after Jacqui Ward and Bev Rattenbury
Wiles, “Around The World in 80 Min- the catering arrangements at the Ma- (stage management); Peter Wiles
utes” was presented by The Marine rine. (technical); Maureen Yell (costumes);
Players, formerly Lyme Regis Dra- Cast members were: Linda Craw- Jenny Waldron and volunteers (front
matic Society. ford, Richard Doney, John Gooden, of house); and Brian Matravers
Profits from all their shows go to Barbara Green, Fred Humphrey, (painting). The production was spon-
help fund the Marine Theatre in ex- Anne King, Margaret Morgan, Nicole- sored by Julia Glenn.
Photos by PETER WILES

8 Wednesday, January 18th 2017 LYME REGIS www.viewnews.co.uk
Town Band
Pre-school cheque
appoints
for village hall
new
musical
director
Lyme Regis Town
Band recently held its
annual meeting at the
Woodmead Halls,
where a new musical
director was ap-
pointed as well as sev-
eral awards being
handed out.
The meeting was
chaired by the band’s
President, Councillor
Owen Lovell, and dur- (cid:2)BANDING TOGETHER: Adrian Pearson (left),who was presented with the
ing proceedings Mr Musical Director’s Award, Brian Scott who has taken over as Musical Di-
rector, and Viv Wright, who received the award for most improved player
Brian Scott was con-
pictured after the Town Band’s annual meeting
firmed as musical di-
rector.
proved Player was band is now starting held at the Woodmead
Officers elected for
presented to Viv to rehearse a new pro- Halls on Tuesday
the following year
Wright, who plays solo gramme of music in evenings from 7.30 pm.
were: Paul Snowball
horn, while the musi- preparation for the Currently there is a
(chairman), Adrian
cal Director’s Award popular open-air con- small group of pri-
Pearson (treasurer
for the band member certs it performs on mary school pupils
and Gilly Warr (secre-
who goes the extra Marine Parade who have recently
tary).
mile went to Adrian throughout July and begun tuition and
Committee members
Pearson, trombone August. there is always room
elected were John Hal-
player, who has re- A spokesperson for for more. “
lett, Luke Luckhurst,
cently taken over re- the band said: “New For further details
Geoff Poulton, Kathy
(cid:2)CHILDRENof Uplyme Pre-school presented Barbara Kidson, Chairman of Uplyme Village Hall, Smith, John Warr, sponsibility for the band members of all contact Gilly Warr
with a cheque for £84.00. The toddlers raised the money by completing a sponsored paper chain at Debbie Woehrle and band website, in addi- ages and abilities are on 01297 442719 or
Christmas. The pre-school and village hall have had a long association, with the pre-school cele- Viv Wright. tion to his duties as always most welcome visit the band web-
brating its 50th Anniversary in September, making the group one of the longest hirers of the hall.  The Bandmaster’s treasurer. and anyone interested site at www.ly-
Pictured are Barbara Kidson and Neil Pullinger, treasurer of Uplyme Pre-school with some of the Award for Most Im- Following a busy is invited to pop into meregistownband.co
children who made the paper chain. Christmas period the rehearsals which are .uk
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New homes to be named after land donor
A NEW affordable housing development suggested the name after securing the manage the development, and town and that the development would not
in Lyme Regis will be named Garmans land for "a fraction of the market value" councillors were asked for approval. have gone ahead without their goodwill
Field to recognise the family that sold from the Garman family, from Wales, Speaking in support of the name at and co-operation.
off the land for the benefit of the com- who had acquired the field through last week's Town Management Commit-
The new homes at Timber Hill will be
munity. their family connection to Sir John Tal- tee, Rob McLouhglin from the Commu-
“100 per cent affordable” and will in-
Town councillors last week agreed to bot, who the nearby Talbot Road is nity Land Trust, said that the Garman
clude six one-bed houses, five two-bed
the name for the new development of named after. family were "very receptive" when ap-
15 affordable rented houses, currently The suggested name was officially put proached by the organisation which houses and four three-bed houses all
under construction off Timber Hill. forward to West Dorset District Council aims to provide affordable housing to available for rent to people with a local
Lyme Regis Community Land Trust first by Yarlington Housing Group, which will be held in perpetuity by local people, connection to the town.
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This means that the main office has now Thursday 9.30 to 4.30. We can still provide as-
moved to the office in The Hub together with sisted internet access but if you need more
the main office for LymeNet, which is a part of than a little support please book in advance.
the same charity. At present LymeNet is receiving no funding
This change of offices, together with a lot of to allow us to provide free formal courses but
grant-aided work to The Hub, will give us more we can still offer training at competitive rates.
flexibility of where and how we offer activities However we are currently making a bid for
and services, new opportunities (eg a video some new contracts so this position may
and audio recording studio, and catering train- change.
ing facilities, at The Hub), and more intensive Our Careers Service is currently going from
use of our buildings. strength to strength so if you are worried
Despite the changes LymeNet can still also about job prospects and would like some free
offer similar services to those it always has. If advice please book an appointment with us.
you would like printing, copying, scanning, ca- The drop-in Job Club will also be open every
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A trip down memory lane
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bathroom or kitchen installation from start to finish!
MEMBERSopted for a trip down memory lane who had shown their slides. Other members
at their last meeting when those who had used had brought their collections but due to lack of
slide film exclusively in the past, brought some available time were not able to show them. Ev- NEW DISPLAYS
along to show to the group. eryone enjoyed the discussion on the complex-
Slides no longer feature in club competitions ity of using slides and how hard it was to get the COMING SOON
and presentations and it was felt a great shame
exposure and timing correct.
that such a challenging medium should be lost.
The club meets again on Friday, February 3rd
Members toured The Great Wall of China and
for the competition ‘Wood” judged by Ian Bate-
Tiananmen Square amongst other highlights
man. Ian will show a selection of his recent
with Keith Lovell, whales in South East Australia
work after the break. For more information,
with John Moore, Lyme Regis in the snow with
Ron Ghost and steam engines and sky diving please contact chairman Chris Sellers on 01297
over England with Dave Emmins. 442475 for further information or visit the club’s
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Charmouth on shortlist
for Beach of The Year
CHARMOUTHBeach has beaten off stiff cient sea creatures such as ammonites in
competition from across Great Britain to be rocky pools at low tide.”
named on the shortlist for Beach of the Year Charmouth Beach joins Balephuil Bay
in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards (Inner Hebrides), Embleton Bay (Northum-
2017. berland), Seacliff (East Lothian) and
Charmouth is the only beach nominated Porthcurno (Cornwall) on the shortlist.
from Dorset and is a favourite for fossil Editor of the Countryfile Magazine Fergus
hunters from the UK and across the world.
Collins said: “The awards provide a wonder-
Now in their sixth year, the BBC Country-
ful opportunity to pay tribute to the best of
file Magazine Awards are a celebration of
the British countryside. Our experts have
the Great British countryside and its people.
nominated a range of exceptional con-
Categories span from Holiday Destination
tenders and I look forward to hearing our
of the Year to the finest rural rub.
readers’ views and discovering which nomi-
BBC Coast presenter Hermione Cockburn
chose Charmouth as one of her five beaches nees prove the popular favourites.”
of the year, saying: Voting is open until February 28th and the
“With its characteristic dark grey, slump- public can vote by visiting
ing cliffs, Charmouth on the Jurassic Coast is countryfile.com/awards. Winners will be an-
ideal for fossil hunters. Exciting finds, such nounced mid-March in an online ceremony
as Ichthyosaur skeletons, are still made, and and will appear in the May issue of the mag-
even first-timers can find the remains of an- azine on sale on April 7th.
B Sharp celebrating
a decade of young
Unlock youur
people making music
buusiness ppotential
LYME Regis based charity B Boombox Music is for chil- say they are committed to pro-
with Barterrcard Sharp is celebrating a decade of dren in Years 4, 5, 6 and 7. viding continuous training and
providing music-making and Based at the Hub, children are supervision to their team of
training opportunities for encouraged to pop along on professional music leaders as
young people across the region. Thursdays from 4pm-5.15pm to well as offering apprenticeship
The popular B Sharp works explore music and make new programmes for young people
closely with Dorset and Devon friends. to work alongside more experi-
Music Hubs, West Dorset Dis- Bridport Jams is based at the enced professionals.
trict Council, Lyme Regis Bridport Youth Centre for Fran Williams, B Sharp CEO
Gain extra sales, introduuctions to Town Council and Youth young people aged between 11- said: “Our leadership training
Music. 19 and led by former Woodroffe and professional development
new customer(cid:3) and a nnoticeable Since its inception in 2007, B School pupil Matt Hartnell and helps ensure that all young
Sharp has provided an environ- support worker Sara people are welcomed and sup-
edge over your compeetitors by ment where young people can Buchanan. Bridport Jams ported to progress musically
explore and develop their started in April last year, and and socially within our pro-
music skills. is held every Monday evening grammes and work with part-
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B Sharp is responsible for during term time from 6.30pm- ners to offer that training and
four key projects that regularly 8pm. opportunity across the region.
business tool offering yyou many
deliver music opportunities for Soundwaves in Axminster is “We are delighted to have
young people across West a recent venture, which offers reached this key milestone of
unique advantages, inncluding Dorset and East Devon. after-school music opportuni- 10 years with B Sharp and we
Hub Jams offer an ongoing ties to East Devon children are looking forward to contin-
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strumentalists, vocalists and The weekly session take place our young people for the next
improved cash flow andd reduced technicians aged between 11 at Axminster Primary School decade and beyond.”
and 18. The sessions, held on Wednesday evenings from To find out more information
cash expensess. every Tuesday evening from 4pm-5pm. and to get involved with any
6.15pm -8.30pm during term Alongside their regular project visit
time, lead to public perform- music sessions and events www.bsharp.uk.com or email
ances throughout the year. throughout the year, B Sharp [email protected].
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