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Autumn 2019
Inside you will find:
Parish Council Notes
Council Update
Planning
Flood Report
Highways and Footpaths
Public Transport Update
Community News
Your Church
Sports Society News
The Telephone Box
Homewatch Report
Community Activities
What’s on
Printed by The Blandford School
Parish Council Notes
COUNCIL UPDATE The Parish Council notice board, when
located at the former village shop, was subjected
The election for Pimperne Parish Council was
to repeated vandalism. The board, together with
held on 2nd May 2019. The election was
the defibrillator and the Best Village plaques were
contested with eight candidates standing for
removed to the Village Hall and fixed adjacent to
seven seats. The Council is now up to full
the main entrance.
strength with details of and responsibilities of the
Councillors as shown below: - Legal negotiations in connection with the
lease for the former school field have progressed
Bob Adams - Representative to the Dorset
very slowly. The grass on the former school field
Association of Parish & Town Councils.
became extremely unkempt with Dorset Council
Antony Argles - Highways and Rights of Way refusing to carry out a further cut. The Council
Officer. requested access to the field from Dorset Council
John Beckford - Community Officer. and obtained the necessary gate padlock key
Tim Harman - Transport Officer enabling Mr Alan Lukins to enter and execute the
Peter Slocombe - Village Hall representative. necessary cutting of the grass. We thank Mr
(Chairman) Lukins for his prompt and considerate action.
Hugh Sutton - Tree Officer The traffic calming work in Church Road,
between St Peter’s Close and the junction with
John Tanner - Flood Warden
Bushes Road/Newfield Road has been mainly
(Vice Chairman) completed. We await the installation of a new
After many hours of study in preparing her “Church Road” sign. However, on 22nd August, a
portfolio, our Clerk Mrs Jan Fairman has recently vehicle mounted the calming projecting kerb, hit
been advised that her submission was successful the “Give Way” road sign and ended up on its
and her Certificate in Local Council side. Fortunately, the driver was not injured.
Administration (CILCA) will be issued within the Blandford Men’s Shed completed and
next month. installed the three finger boards to the road sign
The Council congratulates Jan on this notable adjacent to the Junior Play Area. The cost was
achievement which has been gained by for materials only, all labour being carried out by
concentrated hard work. the Men’s Shed volunteers.
The contested election and a CILCA qualified The vandalism suffered by the bus shelter in
Parish Clerk are the two basic requirements for Salisbury Road resulted in three of the four
qualification as a Quality Council. The Council glazed panels requiring replacement. The
will be pursuing this qualification in due course. material to be used for the replacement panels
The Post Office recently commenced their will be tougher and vandal proof. An order has
outreach service between 9.30am – 12.30pm been issued to a contractor with commencement
every Friday at the Village Hall. It is essential of work at an early date. Dorset Police have not
that the service is well used by parishioners to yet apprehended the perpetrator of not only the
ensure its future continuation. Customers are above vandalism but also the Village Hall and
able to enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and a biscuit Pimperne School external lighting.
together with a book swap during their visit to the The site of the former “Woodbury” cottage in
Post Office, thanks to village volunteers with a Chapel Lane continues to cause concern to
rota organised by Mrs Anne Allan. residents, especially those who have common
The village has again entered the Dorset Best boundaries with the site. The site includes the
Village competition. The annual litter pick in former Methodist Chapel, a building of notable
preparation for the visit by the judges was very local interest, which is falling into a state of
well supported by volunteers. The award dilapidation. The Council has now involved
presentation evening this year is scheduled to be Dorset Councillor Sherry Jespersen and Dorset
held on 1st October at Cerne Abbas Village Hall. Council’s conservation officer, Jen Nixon in a
further attempt to request the site owner’s urgent
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attention to execute the remedial works required organising, obtaining information and articles and
throughout the site. producing Pimperne Village News.
Residents have again complained about the To remind all Parishioners that meetings of
speed of vehicles through the village, especially the Parish Council are held on the second
along Church Road and Anvil Road. Requests Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm in the
have been made for a 20mph limit to be applied Village Hall. A democratic session is held at
to all roads within the village (not A354). The every meeting during which Parishioners may
Parish Council will place this matter under raise any matters of local interest.
constant review. Similar measures undertaken Cllr Peter Slocombe, Chairman
in Iwerne Minster took eight years to achieve, 01258 453419 / 07979 592288
despite having full support from all elements of ps92220@yahoo.co.uk
authority.
The Parish Council wholeheartedly thank Mr
Martin Richley for all his hard work in collating,
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PLANNING join and provides maybe two weeks advance
Pimperne Neighbourhood Plan, which was notice of ground water flooding.
“made’ after the successful referendum now Cllr John Tanner
forms part of the Dorset Council’s planning policy. Flood Warden
Two planning matters concerning our 01258-455173
boundary with Blandford Forum have recently email jjtanners@hotmail.com
arisen which should be brought to the attention of
HIGHWAYS AND FOOTPATHS
parishioners.
The first matter is that of the North Dorset Earlier this year, Dorset Highways completed
Strategic Landscape and Heritage Study – Stage the improvements to Church Road. There is now
2 Assessment: Blandford (Forum and St Mary). safer access on the route to school and the pinch-
The study has been prepared by LUC for Dorset point has slowed traffic down.
Council. The study concluded that land between Resurfacing of Church Road, Down Road and
Higher Shaftesbury Road and Salisbury Road Arlecks Lane was also completed, as well as
and land between Salisbury Road and Wimborne occasional pothole work.
Road should be taken forward to be assessed in At this time of year footpaths can become a little
more detail. Land in both these areas is within overgrown but nature will take its course and this
the Pimperne neighbourhood boundary and should die back. The fairly dry summer has kept
forms part of the important gap policy of footpaths generally free of mud.
Pimperne Neighbourhood Plan. The important
gap policy is to maintain the buffer between Once again, two reminders:
Blandford and Pimperne in its present state. - Please clear up your dog mess
Pimperne Parish Council has issued full - Please ensure any shrubbery in your
comment on relevant sections of the study. garden does not impede pedestrians or
The second matter is that of Version 2 of the vehicles
Blandford+ Neighbourhood Plan. The Any highway/footway problems can be reported
Constraints Plan contained with the B+NP on the Dorset Highways website or by contacting
includes similar areas of land to those as me.
previously described in the above strategic Cllr Antony Argles,
Landscape and Heritage Study, for possible Highways Officer, Parish Council
development. An exploratory meeting held on 01258-455513
22nd August 2019 at Blandford Parish Rooms email: jjtanners@hotmail.com
agreed that a public hearing will be arranged for
discussion of the B+NP Version 2. The Examiner PUBLIC TRANSPORT UPDATE
Mr T Kenmann-Lane, for the B+NP Version 2 will The timetable amendment and additional
be advising the date of the Public hearing. journey for the Service 20 which were reported in
Pimperne Parish Council is closely monitoring the Spring Newsletter came into effect on
the above planning matters. Tuesday the 28th May.
Cllr Peter Slocombe, Chairman The additional short Service 20 journey in
Pimperne Neighbourhood Planning Group each direction between Pimperne and Blandford
01258 453419 / 07979 592288 leaves the Church Road / Anvil Road junction at
ps92220@yahoo.co.uk 11:37, stopping at the Church Road Shelter and
FLOOD REPORT Farquharson Arms and arriving in Blandford at
11:47. The return journey leaves West Street
This Summer has seen record breaking Crown at 11:55 and arrives at the Farquharson
temperatures but also unseasonably heavy Arms at 12:02 and Anvil Road / Church Road at
rainfalls and winds. At the present time there is 12:03. This means that a traveller into Blandford
little danger from groundwater flooding though
once or twice I have been about to put out the
flood warning signs due to flash flooding along The Old Bakery Bed & Breakfast
the A354 when the torrents abated! Keeping the Church Road
drains etc. well maintained along the A354 makes
all the difference. Soon there will be a need to Ensuite, home baked bread, full cooked
check the supplies of sand and sandbags, the Breakfast
sand does not deteriorate but of course the
hessian bags over the years can start to rot. The £35.00 per person per
old North Dorset Council used to provide both night (single) or £65.00 per night 2 people
sand and bags, I hope the new Dorset Council will sharing.
continue to do so! Can I thank Mr Lukins for
providing the storage. Contact: Telephone 01258 455173 or
Just a little reminder of the enhanced email jjtanners@hotmail.com
Environment Agency warning system, it is free to See our reviews on TripAdvisor
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on the amended 09:31 service is able to return at PIMPERNE’S DEFIBRILLATOR
11:55 having had just over two hours in town.
It is still planned to move
Alternatively, a traveller into Blandford on the
the Defibrillator to the wall next
11:37 can return on the 14;15, again having had
to the Lychgate of the Parish
just over two hours in town.
Church, currently it is situated
The previous 09:29 from Pimperne to
outside the Village Hall, and to
Blandford was amended so that it became the
provide an additional one in
09:30 at the Church Road Shelter and the 09:31
the Pimperne Phone Box.
at the Farquharson Arms. This means that those
When the Ambulance Service is contacted, if
with Concessionary passes can now use this
they suspect a heart attack then they will only
service.
give the location of the defibrillator if the caller is
Of particular benefit to some is the facility to
within 200 metres of its location.
‘Hail and Ride’ as the additional service makes
In the event of a suspected cardiac arrest, you
the Church Road and Anvil Road loop into the
should do the following:
village before returning to the main road.
Travellers may hail the service at any safe point • Dial 999 and ask for the ambulance service.
as the bus completes the loop. There has been • Give them the location of the casualty
some use of this additional service – please including postcode, if possible. They will
publicise it to any resident who is, or may direct you to the defibrillator.
become, a bus passenger. • To access the defibrillator:
There had been some interest in a number of • Lift the cover (see photo)
the DT11 parishes in reviving the Blandford and • Press ‘C’
Rural Area Transport Action Group. The main • No Access Code
aims would be to help maintain existing services, Required
work for improvements to bus services and • Rotate knob
explore other possible transport options such as clockwise
Neighbourhood Car Schemes. The Parish
• If you can get the
Council has been represented at the two initial
defibrillator and take
meetings however the future of this group was
it to the casualty do
dependent upon finding a Chairperson. Given
so.
that no one has come forward it has now ceased
• When the defibrillator is switched on
for the time being but could return to operation
verbal instructions will be given.
should a Chairperson be found.
I would encourage bus travellers to report any • The defibrillator cannot be used
shortcomings in the bus services; it’s all too easy incorrectly as it will only deliver a shock
to ‘have a moan’ about bus lateness, delays or to the casualty if it detects that it is
cancellations but unless the company is informed necessary.
the management may not fully appreciate how • Scissors (for cutting away the patient’s
very important the bus service is to those who use clothing), a mini towel (for removing
it and to what extent it is a ‘lifeline’ for some who sweat from the patient so the pads stick),
are dependent on it for access to Blandford, a disposable razor (for shaving excess
Salisbury and beyond. Damory can be contacted chest hair so the pads stick) and a
on 01202 338420 or by email protective face shield (for safer rescue
enquiries@damory.co.uk breaths) are contained within a first aid kit
If contacting Damory please try to be specific attached to the defibrillator case.
– give the date, time and direction of travel as well
as the details of your complaint or query. If you • The defibrillator can be used by anyone as
would also be happy to tell me, Tim Harman, then step by step audio instructions are given,
I can attempt to keep an overview of the service however a list of telephone numbers of local
provision. people who have had some training is located
Lastly and on a more positive note, if the inside the defibrillator bag.
service has been efficient, I would also If you live in Pimperne and are interested in
encourage travellers to contact Damory and say receiving free training, please contact the Parish
so from time to time. In my previous working life, Council at: pimperne@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
I know only too well know how it feels to receive
all the complaints when things aren’t going to
plan, but somehow, no thanks or praise when the
job is being done well.
If you have any queries about local public
transport services, please contact
Cllr Tim Harman,
Transport Officer, Parish Council
01258-480685 email: harmantim@sky.com
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Community News
Community Updates John for manning the door, the other two ladies
that helped, all who donated cakes and Tombola
PIMPERNE COMMUNITY CHAMPION 2019 prizes, Mr and Mrs Wiseman for painting
The Council likes to celebrate each year, at
the Annual Parish Meeting, a parishioner who has
provided much to the community. This year’s
winner was Peter Slocombe for all his hard work
for the Village over the last 35 years.
PIMPERNE FETE 2019
The Village Fete held on the 1st September
raised £464.50 for the Village Hall. Our thanks
go to all who attended it and made it a fantastic
day. In particular our thanks go to Jackie Vacher
for organising the event and all those who helped
to make it such a big success. numbers and anyone else I forgot - Jackie Vacher
PIMPERNE POSTAL SERVICES ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Village Postal Service in the Village Hall
ST PETERS CHURCH
provides Full Post Office Counter Service every
Friday from 9:30am to 12:30pm. All usual Post Over the next few months the Church wil be
Office transactions including: Banking – celebrating a number of events; Harvest,
Withdrawals, Cash/Cheque deposits and Remembrance Sunday and Advent:, before we
balances, Travel Money on a Pre-order basis, get into the fun of Christmas.
Car Tax (processed at Child Okeford), Top Ups
on Electric Keys, Bill Payment, eg. BT Phone 6th Oct Harvest Festival at 9:15 in the
Bills, Council Tax, Water Bills, Gas and Electric Parish Church
etc., Drop and Go service on Parcels. 10th Nov Remembrance Sunday
All services that could be done at the Old Services:
Post Office can be done here. So, pop in and 9:15 Holy Communion
take a look and have a coffee and a natter at 10:50 Act of Remembrance
the same time.
1st Dec – ADVENT
GARDENS OPEN WEEKEND 2019 6pm Advent Service
The weather 22nd December
was not so kind to 4:30pm Carols Around the Tree
us on Pimperne
24th Dec – Christmas Eve
Gardens Open but
4pm Crib Service ~ ideal for Children
181 people
10pm Christmas Mass
attended over the
two days and 25th CHRISTMAS Day
were able to enjoy 9:15 Family Communion
13 Gardens open. 3rd February 2020
At the Village Hall there were homemade cakes, 9:15 Candlemas Service
teas, a plant stall and tombola together with an
exhibition by Pimperne Camera Club. It raised Our Regular Sunday Services are changing
£1,525.84 which was divided between the Hall slightly again from October
and Sports Field Fund and as organiser, A Big • 1st Sunday 9:15 Family Communion
Thank You to all that open their Gardens, to the • 2nd and 4th Sundays 9:15 Holy Communion.
Tea Ladies, Chris Jenny and Lorraine; Peter and
• 3rd Sunday 9:15 Morning Worship
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• 5th Sunday Benefice Communion at 9.30 at a HIRE OF THE RYLAND ROOM, ST. PETER’S
different church in the Benefice so check for This warm and welcoming room is available to
location hire on an ad hoc basis or as block bookings
The Church, while generally in good order, which attract a discount. Ideal for rehearsals,
has a number of maintenance jobs requiring meetings or smaller gatherings, it can hold up to
attention. If you are interested in helping out to 25 maximum for a sit-down meal. The room has
keep your Parish Church in good condition and its own kitchen and toilet facilities.
available to the community, please contact a Mary Newnham on 455331
Churchwarden. PIMPERNE SPORTS SOCIETY
Churchwardens:
There continues to be use of the
John Beckford 01258 721318
facility during the spring and summer of
Margaret Latham 01258 489724
2019, the weather has been mostly fine
For children and their families at St Peter’s as I write this in early August.
Ad hoc use of the pavilion and
1st Sunday – 9.15am Family Communion, all field for children’s birthday parties
welcome in church (no separate children’s group) and events are gradually increasing,
2nd Sunday – 9am Breakfast@9 at Stourpaine in early August the Pimperne Pre-School held
Village Hall. Family worship with breakfast! their summer fayre which went very well.
Cereal, sausage (including veggie) & bacon rolls, 11 years ago we hosted a football team who
and drinks. Doors open at 8.50am. were successful and had to move home grounds,
since then they have looked for another home
3rd Sunday – No children’s group ground and had enjoyed playing at Pimperne so
4th Sunday – 9.10am ‘Rainbow ROX’ – aimed at much they wanted to move back, so for the
older children but all children are welcome. We 2018/19/20 football seasons Boscombe Polonia
dive a bit deeper into a section of the Bible and have been and will be playing at Pimperne. The
explore it through various activities. formal season has not started yet, but the team
are already playing friendlies in preparation.
5th Sunday – 9.30am Benefice Service (rotating The playing area itself has held up well
round the churches in the Benefice) – watch your especially on the football field; this is due to the
church notice board for the venue. hard work and volunteer investment over the last
Pimperne After School Craft Club. This few years to make improvements and is the envy
popular group for Pimperne school children of many other clubs that visit.
meets on most Fridays at 3pm at the school and Our gang mowers finally came to the end of
starts again on 13th September. their serviceable life, so we are looking out now
to source a new machine. Inside the pavilion the
St Peter’s Church ‘100’ Club. Just £15.00 a main showers pump has failed, this after many
year gives you the chance to win a monthly prize. years of use, sadly the pump is now obsolete
Prize money over the year amounts to not less along with its electrical management device. This
than one half of the total amount of members’ means the showers suddenly stopped working
subscription and the other half goes to help (4th August 2019), this device is expensive (very)
maintain our Village Church. Prizes are usually to repair but must be done so we are looking to
£30 and £15 each month. The draws normally get the showers up and running very soon and
take place at the Village Hall Coffee Morning held should be by the time this newsletter is published.
on the first Saturday of each month, and all Volunteers filled the potholes that had been
winners are notified as soon as possible after the created in the car park and driveway, the internal
draw. walls of the pavilion were repainted and refreshed
ST PETER’S CHURCH FLOWER GROUP and the floor surface inside has been replaced
and looks excellent. I cannot thank enough the
We are a small friendly group that get together members of the Pre-school who led on these
for special events i.e.- Christmas, Easter etc. We initiatives.
take it in turns to provide two arrangements at the Pimperne Pre-School continues to make daily
front of the church, either side of the Chancel for use of the facility, long may this continue.
regular Sundays. We are always looking for new Finally, I’d like to say a big thank you to the
people. volunteers who turn out on a regular basis to
If you enjoy flower arranging this is for you. maintain the ground, building, machinery and
Janet Parker 01258 455187 playing surfaces, without them we would not be
email janetmparker@btinternet.com able to provide this facility for the village.
Anne Allan 01258 456553 John Truswell
email anneboballan@yahoo.co.uk Chair Pimperne Sports Society
07775673060 or 01258455433
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THE VILLAGE TELEPHONE BOX Our Secretary /Treasurer, Mrs Sarah
Pierrepont has recently indicated her wish to
resign after many years of trusted and
conscientious service to the Hall. Grateful
thanks are extended to Sarah for her efficient and
consistent complete commitment in carrying out
her duties.
The books and vouchers have been audited
by Mrs Carol Cross. The Committee express
their thanks to Mrs Cross for carrying out this vital
work. Full details of the accounts are submitted
to the Charity Commission by our Treasurer.
The Committee is fortunate to have appointed
Mr John Beckford as Treasurer and Mrs Debby
Mackenzie as Secretary.
Thanks are expressed by the Committee to
Mrs Robina Pierrepont for maintaining high
standards of cleanliness at the Hall in addition to
her normal caretaking duties.
Bookings for the Hall may be made by
telephoning Mrs Robina Pierrepont 01258
459034 (evenings).
Peter Slocombe - Pimperne Village Hall
Management Committee
01258 453419 / 07979 592288
ps92220@yahoo.co.uk
PIMPERNE CE VC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Over the last few months the Village
Telephone Box, has been refurbished by local
residents and volunteers, Steve Harper (pictured)
with his wife Natalie. The paints and primers
were donated by Chris and Andrew Ballard. No matter what the
The telephone box was adopted by the Parish challenge, we are so
Council for just £1.00 and it will be used as a book proud of our children embracing new experiences
swop facility and to house a second defibrillator and demonstrating determination and resilience.
in the village. The council are in the process of Every child is an
getting prices and types for the new defibrillator. individual at
The phone box will be officially opened once the Pimperne Primary
defibrillator is in place and operational. This will and we love seeing
be announced through the parish website, them aspire to be the
noticeboards and will be included in the relevant best version of
Parish Council Minutes. themselves that they
can be. The same
PIMPERNE VILLAGE HALL can be said of the
The Village Hall remains a popular venue for school staff and
both Pimperne residents and hirers from outside governors as they embrace and look forward to
the parish. another new academic year ahead, and all the
excitement and challenges that lay ahead.
The Committee expresses thanks to Mrs
Jackie Vacher for assisting hall finances with her We would love to welcome the Pimperne village
fund raising activities. community into our school on our Open Coffee
The Committee is intent on maintaining good Morning on 21st November 2019, 9.15-11.15am
standards at the Hall especially as competition or join us for our Macmillan Coffee Morning on
from neighbouring halls has recently increased 27th September 2019 from 9am until 10.15am.
with the opening of the new village hall at
Charlton Marshall.
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HOMEWATCH CRANBORNE CHASE AONB
This summer has been characterised by a Ever looked up into the Sky and
steep rise in the number of reported thefts from wanted to know more? “Don’t
farms and outbuildings with animals, valuable Be Afraid of the Dark” is a day
equipment and personal items all taken. But such of Dark Sky Exploration with
thefts are not just taking place on farms. So interactive workshops, the
please take care and do not leave out your chance to explore the night
barbeques, furniture and gardening equipment sky with Bob Mizon and his
where they can be readily seen. We will hopefully planetarium. Everyone is welcome. Wednesday
have a few more warm days and evenings and September 25th at Dinton Village Hall, Tickets £10
the police advice is to ensure that you do not have with lunch included. Tickets from:
an unlocked door or open window to let in fresh https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dont-be-afraid-of-
air as it is also an invitation to an opportunist thief the-dark-tickets-67187360203
to pop into your property and see what they can
PIMPERNE GYM
take off your hands; your handbag, phone or
tablet not to mention your contactless card or We have expanded our group exercise
anything else that is easy to carry away. So, relax programme and
and enjoy the weather but be sure that windows now run over 40
and doors are kept secure in the house, garage, classes a week,
shed and car. including additional
I have gone on at some length in previous Yoga, Pilates and
reports about the huge increase in online and body balance
telephone scams. Dorset police has been classes. We also
offering advice and I recommend you visit their run higher intensity
website that can be reached at classes such as
www.dorset.police.uk/help-advice-crime- Circuits, Spin and
prevention/scams-fraud-cyber-crime/cyber- Boxercise. The
crime/ outdoor training
It contains a good deal of really useful area opened in July
information and provides links to other crime which is a good
based sites. It is important to remember that addition to the gym
cyber criminals can be incredibly convincing and provides extra space for training and classes.
especially when messages often appear to come We have recently started a GP referral scheme
from organisations or persons that you would which offers
normally trust. So take special care and do not free taster
click on any link unless you are absolutely sure it sessions,
is genuine. Those who have accounts on social discounted
media sites should also be careful as to how membership
much personal information they divulge as they and
could already be doing some of the work that a personalised
criminal needs to gain access to private programmes.
information. We also
Dorset police has launched Operation Snap, a provide fresh
secure online portal, through which members of coffee and homemade smoothies, for anyone to
the public can upload dashcam, video and photos enjoy after a workout or if your passing by.
of road traffic incidents, including dangerous and To keep up with the latest updates and
anti-social driving they have witnessed. This will promotions follow on Facebook @rlukinsfintess
allow the police to deal effectively with the and Instagram @r_Lukins_fitness
information in a safe and secure way. For more For further information contact Rob on 07943
information, please go onto the Dorset police 496686 or via info@rlukinsfitness.co.uk
website. Speedwatch in the village continues and HEDGEHOGS UPDATE
I am grateful that our small team has a new
Pimperne is now a
volunteer, but we could do with some more so
‘hedgehog-friendly village’
that we can put out a four person group more
as part of the Dorset
frequently. Please contact me if you are in a
Mammal Group’s project.
position to help
Following two successful
Derek Andrews
public meetings in the
Homewatch Co-ordinator (452005)
Spring, we are really raising
awareness of how to help
hedgehogs. So thank you, whether you leave out
suitable food and/or fresh water; have created
hedgehog highways between gardens by making
10gaps in fences; are leaving parts of your garden PIMPERNE VILLAGE ARCHIVE SOCIETY
wild; have installed a hedgehog house or are A number of parishioners have mentioned the
spreading the word with neighbours. A few possibility of inaugurating an Archive Society for
dedicated residents even over-winter Pimperne. The society would gather archive
underweight juvenile hoglets or take dehydrated material, especially photographs, family histories
hogs to rescue carers. etc. to augment the excellent Book of Pimperne
Many of us have had the joy of hedgehogs by Jean Coull, published in the year 2000.
visiting our gardens, however there have been a The flourishing and well respected village
large number of road fatalities across Pimperne Archive Society at Fontwell Magna is a splendid
this year. You may have seen that the example of what can be achieved through the
Government has launched a ‘hazards’ road sign support of the village. I would be very interested
featuring a hedgehog. I am mapping dates and to hear from any parishioner who would offer
locations of road fatalities with the plan of assistance to form an Archive Society.
applying for some of these signs (for Salisbury
Peter Slocombe
Road) from Dorset Council. So, if you see a dead
01258 453419 / 07979 592288
hedgehog - on any road in the village - please let
ps92220@yahoo.co.uk
me know. Always look out for hogs when driving
from dusk onwards and tell family and visitors too. DOG WALKERS
If you would like a basic laminated sign to display Remember, Bag it
near you, let me know. and Bin it,
Questions? Want to go on the mailing list? offending owners
Worried about a hog (including very small can be
juveniles from Autumn litters which may need prosecuted in the
help to survive the Winter)? Get in touch! magistrates’ court
Jo Gilmore, Volunteer Co-ordinator, where a fine of up
Hedgehog-friendly Pimperne, to £100 can be
hedgehogs.pimperne@gmail.com imposed.
DID YOU KNOW…?
‘Diabolical Act’
A reward of 100 guineas, in the name of his
Majesty, is offered for the apprehension of the
incendiaries who set fire to three corn ricks and
one hay rick, belonging to Messrs Good and
White, standing in the Pimperne field, near
Blandford.
(Hampshire Chronicle – Monday 8th December
1828)
A Bow Street officer is coming down and every
exertion is being made to discover the
perpetrators.
(Salisbury & Winchester Journal – Monday 1st
December 1828)
The Farquharson Arms
‘Capital Spread’ Friendly atmosphere, good quality pub food
Members of the church choir together with the with locally sourced ingredients.
bell ringers, to the combined number of about Also open for teas and coffees
thirty, were kindly entertained to supper at the
Rectory on Tuesday evening. A capital spread Sunday Carvery
had been provided and thoroughly enjoyed. The Gourmet Burger Night every Thursday
national anthem was sung in conclusion. Quiz – last Saturday in month
(Western Gazette - Friday 27th January 1893)
01258 268521
www.farquharsonarms.com
11PIMPERNE VILLAGE SPRING SHOW
This will take place on the Sunday 29th March in the Village Hall. Judging in the
morning and viewing in the Afternoon the schedules are:
Flower Classes
• Class 1 Bowl of 4 Daffodils
• Class 2 Bowl of 4 Tulips
• Class 3 Bowl 3 of Hyacinths
Flower arrangement Classes
• Class 4 Easter Arrangement
• Class 5 Spring arrangements
Cookery classes
• Class 6 Fruit cake
• Class 7 6 Fruit scones
• Class 8 Easter Cake
Art Classes
• Class 9 Animal portrait
• Class10 Painting of Pimperne
• Class 12 Person Portrait
Photography Classes
• Class 13 Photo of Dorset
• Class 14 Photo of Animal
• Class 15 Photo of group of people
Children Classes
• Class 16 Miniature Garden
• Class17 Animal made from vegetables
• Class 18 6 Fairy cakes
• Class 19 Animal Painting
By 3 age Classes: Up to 6 yrs, Up 12yrs and Up to 18yrs
Craft Classes
• Knitted garment of your choice
• Embroidery of your choice
• Crochet of your choice
Any information you want to know please contact: Jackie Vacher 07879003567
12VILLAGE ACTIVITIES
Ryland Room Lunches are held every 2nd of interesting and informative speakers and
Wednesday of the month in the Ryland other social events starting with the enrolment
Room, 12.00 for 12.30pm start. Home made meeting on September 24th at 2.30pm in the
two course lunch with tea/coffee Village Hall. Our speakers’ topics this year
afterwards: Cost £5.00. Welcome to all but include "Japanese Gardens in Spring", "For the
please book in advance. Contact: Margaret love of Snowdrops" and "Gardens to visit in
Latham on 489724 Wessex". We also enjoy social events such as
Art Classes - Wednesday Mornings in the a Fish and Chip Lunch, Xmas Lunch and a
Village Hall, contact Claire Thomas on 456474 Summer Tea Party. The club meets in the
Village Hall at 2.30pm on the 4th Tuesday of
Badminton Club meets every Thursday in term each month between September and May. For
time from about 7.15 pm in the Village an annual subscription of just £10 members
Hall. New members, including beginners, enjoy 7 speakers with tea and biscuits at each
would be welcome (racquets are provided) so if meeting and involvement in all our social
you are interested in coming along phone events. So whether you are an experienced or
Debbie or Mike Davies 453527 new gardener, or just looking to add to your
Pimperne Art Group meet on Monday social calendar then why not come along on
fortnightly in the Committee Room at the Village September 24th. You can be sure to receive a
Hall at 2 p.m. to sketch or paint with occasional warm welcome. Contact Andrew Hunt 01258
tutorials. We are a friendly, informal, mixed 269276
ability group, very supportive of each other. Blandford Breast Cancer Support Group
Subs for the term are £15. New members, meet at 2.30 p.m. in the Committee Room at
whether complete beginners or old hands, are Pimperne Village Hall on the first Tuesday in
very welcome. Just come along or, if you would every month except December, January, July
like more information, contact Jean Coull and August with frequent guest speakers and
452856. outings arranged. New members very welcome,
contact Shirley Warren 860706 or Lizzie New
Circle Dancing This friendly group meets once
a month on the 4th Tuesday at 7.30-9.30pm in on 453853.
the Village Hall. We do a variety of traditional Yogalates is a type of a class that combines
folk dances from around the world as well as Yoga and Pilates, focusing on strengthening the
modern dances to many different types of core while offering the flexibility benefits of
music. All the dances are called so you don't yoga. They meet on Wednesdays 1.00 - 2.10
need to remember them, and you don't need a p.m. at the Village Hall. Suitable for all levels.
partner. No previous knowledge is required, and (Also Pilates at Stourpaine Village Hall.) For
beginners are always welcome. It's a lovely way bookings contact Zane 07730 380471
to keep fit and have fun so why not give it a go? or zane.pilates@gmail.com
Cost £5 per session including refreshments. Saturday Coffee Mornings 10 a.m. on the first
Please ring Sal 452657 for more details or just Saturday of each month in the Village Hall. 50p
come along. entrance includes refreshments – children
Pimperne Photography Club meets at 7.30 welcome! The morning also includes table top
p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month in sales and crafts. To book a table to sell from
the Village Hall. The objective of the Club is to (£2.50 for a small table or £3 for a large table)
encourage members to use their cameras and please phone Sue & Phil Davis 01258 860447
improve their skills and is open to all standards. to book beforehand. Offers of cakes etc.
New members are very welcome; membership welcome. Please support our efforts to raise
fee is £10 for the year. Just come along or much needed funds for charity.
contact John Willis-Fisher on 453416. FITSTEPS! Fitsteps is a dance fitness workout
Pimperne Gardening and Social Club Our designed for people who love to dance, want to
members are looking forward to a new season keep fit, but for a variety of reasons prefer a
13lighter intensity, lower impact class. Fitsteps Pimperne Pre-School
classes include Bossa Nova, Jive, Charleston, Our pre-school is tucked away in the Village
Foxtrot and many more. Sports Pavilion, surrounded by farmland and
Come and join in with the Strictly fun. the wonderful sports field, giving it a real country
Every Thursday 09.30 - 10.30. Pimperne feel. The children enjoy our enclosed garden
Village Hall £5 a class, pay as you go. and the use of the field for their outdoor play and
Nicola on 07887921717 exploring nature. We pride ourselves on our
nicolathommes@aol.com ‘family feel’ and our highly experienced staff
thrive on building good relationships with all
ZUMBA! Tuesdays 9.30am Village Hall and
children and family members.
Thursdays 7.30pm at Pimperne School
If you are looking for care for your child where
Caroline Barr on 452936 for info or
they will be valued as an individual and nurtured
www.carolinebarr.zumba.com
through learning and play, please phone us on
Pimperne Parent & Toddler Group Join us in 07909 582912 or pop in for a visit. We currently
the Village Hall 9.30 a.m. – 11 on Wednesdays take children from 2 year 3 months. Our staff
during term time. We have a wide selection of are also highly experienced in providing care for
toys for young children and babies with active children with extra needs.
areas, ‘art’ and music. We aim to provide
We are able to offer flexible session times
opportunities for friendship and support.
between 9am and 3pm, with a free buffer
Karen Borwin 721374 collection time of 3.15pm to allow parents time
Pimperne Short - Mat Bowling Club is a to collect siblings from school.
thriving club with many new members and a full We accept government 3 and 4 year funding, 2
calendar, covering club competitions, friendly year funding (if eligible) and also 30 hour
matches, while the club has also recently funding (for families who are eligible)
entered a team for league matches. Why not
Claire Sully/Kim Lillington
drop by to see if bowls is for you? We meet in
07909 582912
the Village Hall every Monday, 7 – 10 p.m.
Website: www. pimpernepreschool.com
Mary Newnham on 455331 Email: pimpernepreschool@gmail.com
Hair by Sarah Reliable professional stylist, over POSTERS
20 years’ experience, cutting and colour
specialist offers daytime or evening Please ensure that
appointments in the comfort of your own home. if you put up a
01258 451386
poster for an
The Frying Squad Fish and Chips outside the event, it is
old Pimperne Shop, Anvil Rd, 5-6.30pm. every
Wednesday. Order Line 07880 901352
removed
immediately after
Pimperne Website www.pimperne.org.uk. For
events, news, contact details for Councillors, the event has
links for information such as bus timetables, taken place.
winter road gritting, verge cutting, reporting of
road defects and potholes, Flood Plan,
Neighbourhood Plan and much more.
Western Front Association (Wessex Branch) VILLAGE ACTIVITIES AND CONTACTS
Meet monthly on the first Saturday of the month
at 2:30 pm at the Village Hall, unless there is a Art Classes Claire Thomas 456474
field trip. List of topics are on the notice board Art4 You Mary Quinten 860036
in the Village Hall. More details from: Badminton Debbie & Mike Davies 453527
Martin Willoughby 01929 553060 Bingo Marion Haynes 451484
Pimperne Baby & Toddler Group The group
meets every Wednesday during Term time at
the Village Hall from 9:30 to 11:30. Cost is £2
per family which includes child snacks and
unlimited adult drinks. Children birth to school
age are welcome. Lots of toy for all ages,
activity tables, song time and special occasion
parties through the year. Nice Relaxed friendly
atmosphere. Find us on Facebook.
Tasmin
07867 568941
14Bowls Indoor Mary Newnham 455331 Pimperne Art Group Jean Coull 452856
Cancer Care Shirley Warren 860706 Pimperne Pre-School
Churchwardens John Beckford 721318 Claire Sully/Kim Lillington 07909 582912
Margaret Latham 489724 Rector (Priest in Charge)
Church News Vicki Silvey 450185 Rev’d Belinda Marflitt 0333 011 8088
Church Office Fran Bromley Ryland Room Hire Mary Newnham 455331
office@psdbenefice.org.uk or 07421 705354 School Mrs F Waller, Head Teacher 452025
Circle Dancing Sally Lester Shaw 452657 Speedwatch Derek Andrews 452005
Coffee Morning Phil & Sue Davis 860447 Sports Society John Truswell 455433
Cricket Club Kevin Langdown 456446 St Peters Flower Group Janet Parker 455187
Dorset Councillor Anne Allan 456553
Cllr Sherry Jespersen 860482 Toddler Group Tasmin 07867 568941
cllrsherry.jespersen@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Village Hall Bookings
Fitsteps Nicola Thommes 07887 921717 Robina Pierrepont 459034
nicolathommes@aol.com Village Newsletter Martin Richley
Garden Club Andrew Hunt 269276 m.richley@me.com or 07540 7777007
Homewatch Derek Andrews 452005 Western Front Association
Parish Council Peter Slocombe (Chairman) Martin Willoughby 01929 992455
453419 Yogalates Zane Eglite 07730 380471
Parish Council Clerk Jan Fairman 480046 Zumba Caroline Barr 452936
pimperne@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
Photography Club
John Willis-Fisher 453416
15DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Saturday Coffee Mornings – Every 1st Saturday of the month in the Village Hall starting at 10am
Quizzes at the FARQUHARSON ARMS, - on the following days:
28th September 2019 at 8 pm in aid of Pimperne Toddlers
26th October 2019 at 8 pm for Fund through the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital
30th November 2019 at 8 pm for Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Benevolent Fund
28th December 2019 at 8 pm in aid of Myeloma UK
25th January 2020 at 8 pm for Fibromyalgia Chronic Pain Fatigue Blandford Support Group
29th February 2020 at 8 pm in aid of Children Physio Department, Dorchester Hospital
28th March 2020 at 8 pm
25th April 2020 at 8 pm
£2 to take part, raffle tickets, anyone that has any prizes they do not want, please contact
Jackie Vacher. All proceeds are donated to a different charity each month, if you have any charity
you would like to be supported please contact Jackie.
Pimperne Primary School Macmillan Coffee Morning, September 27th, from 9am to 10:15am, All
Welcome.
Pimperne Autumn Fayre, Sunday November 17th in Village Hall 12am to 3pm Tables £7.00,
Refreshments. Raffle prizes and cakes Tombola prizes and Help much appreciated, please contact
Jackie. In aid of the village Hall and Pimperne Toddlers Group
Pimperne Primary School Open Coffee Morning, November 21st, 9:15-11:15am. All Welcome.
Advent Service December 1st in Pimperne Church at 6pm
Children’s Christmas Party, Sunday December 8th in Village Hall 2pm, £2 per child, plus please
bring a plate of food and Raffle prize max 60 children on a 1st come first basis please contact
Jackie Vacher for further details.
VILLAGE PANTOMINE- CINDERALLA in Village Hall
December 14th at 2pm and 7pm
December 15 at 2pm
See above for further details
Christmas Bingo, Wednesday December 18th in Village Hall eyes down at 7:30pm. Prizes
appreciated please
Carols around the Tree, December 22nd at 4:30pm
Family New Year Party, December 31st at the Village Hall, 8pm till 12:30am Please bring plate of
Food for the table, your own drink and a Raffle prize. Contact Jackie for more information.
Spring Show, March 29th in Village Hall, further details to above.
ADVANCE NOTICE
Easter Bingo, Wednesday April 8th in Village Hall eyes down at 7:30pm. Prizes appreciated please
Pimperne Village Fete, Sunday September 6th in Village Hall at 2pm.
Jackie Vacher: Tel: 07879003567 or 455658 or 6 Berkeley Rise Pimperne
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