WINTERBOURNE ABBAS AND WINTERBOURNE STEEPLETON PARISH COUNCIL - 17th May 2010
The Annual Parish Council Meeting was held in the Village School at Winterbourne Abbas on 17th May 2010.
Mr Cedric Mould was re-elected as Chairman until the next Annual Meeting of the Parish Council in 2011. Mr Richard Crumbleholme was elected as vice-chairman for the same period.
The proposal to restrict parking, in the interest of highway safety, along a stretch of theB3159 road from its junction with the A3 5 for a specified distance towards Winterbourne Steepleton as previously reported has been approved by Dorset County Council. The necessary road markings and signage will be put in place in the near future.
The second pedestrian crossing has been installed on the A3 5 near the Coach and Horses Inn and a formal bus stop has also been provided on the north side of the A35 near Westway. This work is appreciated but does not solve the problem of gaining access to the new pedestrian crossing from Butt Farm Close. Ideas of forming a link along land within the boundaries of Butt Farm Close to the crossing have been considered but both involve the co-operation of several different landowners. The Parish Council have resolved to continue to press for the provision of a footpath link running parallel to the A35 from Butt Farm Close to the new pedestrian crossing.
Winterbourne Steepleton has been entered into this year's Tidy Village Competition and the Parish Council will appreciate help to pick up litter and generally keep the village tidy.
Mr David Rumney has resigned for personal reasons as a Parish Councillor representing Winterbourne Abbas. He was thanked for his efforts during his period as a Councillor for the area and wished all the best for the future.
The Parish Council continues to look for land close to the villages suitable for use as allotments. If you have or know of a suitable area of land please contact the Chairman or Clerk of the Parish Council.
The next scheduled meeting of the Parish Council will be on 19th July 2010 at the Winterbourne Valley School starting at 7.30pm.
Stephen Slade, Parish Clerk
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
(Abbotsbury & Portesham Branch)
Special Event:
“On Sunday 6th June at 3pm the Branch is laying up our old Standard and dedicating the present one in St. Peter’s Church, Portesham. This will be a significant event in the 63 year history of our Branch. I do hope that you will attend the service, after which the Dorset County RBL Standard, together with our own and others will be paraded, marching from the church to the village hall. Members are invited to join the parade following behind the Standards. Refreshments will be available in the village hall afterwards. Please come along in numbers to support this prestigious event and help make the day a success. Thank you.”
John Perry, Chairman
Welfare:
Last year the County welfare department was approached for help by an ex-serviceman whose life has been shattered by PTSD. The simple purchase of a laptop computer let him order his food on line and keep in touch with friends and family. He was just one of 600 people in Dorset who asked the Legion for help last year. We spent more than £750,000 on support. The Poppy Appeal is helping to make a real difference to people’s lives, helping our heroes from past and present campaigns - as well as supporting their families who are so often also affected when their loved ones return home requiring physical, financial or emotional support.
Saturday 26th June is Armed Forces Day. The Blue Pool, Wareham, is offering free admission to members of the armed forces and RBL Members producing a current Membership Card (this includes other members of the same family).
Friday, 23rd July Our Branch Annual BBQ takes place on Portesham Village Hall Patio. This is an open event to which we extend an invitation for you to see what a happy bunch we are - perhaps it will entice you to join us permanently!
5th. August at Strangways Hall, Abbotsbury A talk by Joyce FANNON talk on "Fowell Buxton" pioneer in the abolition of slavery.
Des Baker, Entertainments Chairman (01305 267617)
Diary Dates:
13th June Weymouth Veterans’ Parade
26th June Armed Forces Day
Further details of any of the above events are available from
Des Baker - Entertainments Chairmanr (01305 267617)
AN ALTERNATIVE DAY FOR TODDLERS
In Martinstown, Toddlers meet every Monday morning in our village hall. In case any mothers are otherwise engaged on a Monday and would like to make use of a Toddlers’ group, there is a similar group in which meets in Portesham Village Hall from 10 to 12 noon on Thursday mornings during school terms.
They have asked me to say that they woluld welcome anyone from our own area who would like to join them. Kay Dawson (01305 889140) can let you have more details of the Portsham group.
DORSET HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST SPONSORED CYCLE RIDE
A big thank-you to everybody who supported us on the sponsored cycle ride in support of the Dorset Historic Churches Trust, whether financially or by providing refreshments to passing cyclists.
We raised a total of £562, half of which will be returned to the Benefice, the other half going towards the work of the trust which exists to help keep Dorset’s many beautiful churches in good repair.
John Good, Bruce and Maggie Robertson, Joy Parsons, Laurie Reading, John Crawford.
CHESIL BEACH CENTRE - JUNE
Thu 12 Low Tide Walk Pirates Cove
Adults £3, children £2. Meet Camp Road, 14:30
Sat 21 Fossils at Herbury
Adults £3, children £2. Meet Field Gate at Moonfleet, 10:00
Sat 28 Low Tide Walk Ferrybridge
Adults £3, children £2. Meet Chesil Centre, 15:00
The Fleet Observer
With warmer waters, the Fleet is really starting to spring to life, making this a great time for a trip on the Fleet Observer, our glass bottom boat. The Fleet Observer is a shallow drafted boat specifically designed to operate in the Fleet lagoon. Join one of our local skippers as we explore Chesil and the Fleet, both above and below the water.
For further information about walks or booking a trip on the Fleet Observer please contact the Chesil Beach Centre, Portland Beach Road, Portland, Dorset. DT4 9XE.
Tel 01305 760579 or visit our websites -
www.chesilbeach.org or www.thefleetobserver.co.uk
COMPTON VALENCE
CHURCH FLOWERS AND CLEANING ROTA
1st – 6th August
Wendy Allen
7th – 20th
Mrs Graham
21st – 4th September
Rosalie Steel