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SAVE OUR LIBRARIES
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Lyme and Charmouth fighting closures
CAMPAIGNS have been in a bid to get legislation
By Philip Evans
launched in Lyme Regis changed so a 20p charge
and Charmouth to save the could be made for every
town and village libraries. with closure a few years concerned residents, in- book taken out by adults.
With Dorset Library He believes that this could
ago, the village set up a cluding two former librar-
Service having to slash its help to finance the
campaign committee and ians.
budget, both libraries are county’s smaller libraries.
the library was ultimately Colonel Brierley also at-
among 20 of the smaller In Lyme, hundreds have
saved when Charmouth tended a meeting of Char-
outlets in the county already signed a petition
threatened with closure. Parish Council agreed to mouth Parish Council last calling on the county coun-
And whilst it looks like pay for manning hours at a evening (Tuesday) in the cil to keep the town’s
the Lyme library in Silver cost of £4,000 per annum. hope of getting an action ;ibrary open.
Street might be saved, A meeting was held in a committee formed again. Dozens of signatures
Charmouth is facing an- private house in the vil- And tomorrow (Thurs- were collected at the club
other tough battle to keeps lage on Saturday morning, day) he will be putting the for young people’s open
its service open. attended by county coun- case for Dorset’s smaller day on Saturday and an-
When the Charmouth li- cillor Colonel Geoffery libraries, including Lyme other petition has been
brary, one of the smallest Brierley, who lives in the and Charmouth, at a meet- started at the town council
in the county, was faced village, and a number of ing in county hall. offices.
A final decision on the An update on the review
fate of the libraries will be of library services in
made in February. Dorset was given to Lyme
Winter Sparkle at
Colonel Brierley is also Regis town councillors at a
The Garden Shop planning to speak to West
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Dorset MP Oliver Letwin
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(cid:1)Death Notice (cid:1) AREyou glad you stopped teaching?
PAULAEnglish runs Nellie May’s Wholefood
Yeah, teaching is really enjoyable but some aspects of the
Grocers in Beaminster with her partner Neil
MATTHEWSRon passed away job aren’t quite so enjoyable, the crowd control element
Judd.
peacefully in hospital on the takes up quite a lot of your energy as a teacher. Some-
Former German and French teacher, Paula
13th January 2011, aged 83 years. opened the shop last February and has been times I miss it. I miss using German because I love Ger-
man, it’s my passion, but it was quite hardwork and quite
A much loved Husband, Dad and Grandad. on a steep learning curve as she gets to grips frustrating. This is more satisfying I would say.
Funeral Service to be held at Uplyme Parish with running her first business.
Church on Friday 28th January at 2.00 pm. Paula moved to Dorset in 2000 and has lived (cid:1) WHATis the biggest lesson you have learnt in
Family flowers only please, but donations in Bridport and Broadwindsor before moving business?
if desired, for Uplyme Football Club to Beaminster. In her career as a teacher she Initially working out what we needed to buy in terms of
worked short-term contracts at both Bud- furniture and how to stock the shop and ways to bring in
may be given at the Service or sent mouth Technology College in Weymouth and more business. For example we added the ice cream
c/o W. G. Potter Funeral Directors, Woodroffe Secondary School in Lyme Regis, freezer because we thought that would be a good seller
5 West Street, Axminster, EX13 4NX. she also worked a s a supply teacher for Col- and then we got an alcohol license because we thought
fox School in Bridport. would be good. I suppose it’s been a steep curve in learn-
Paula’s three children, Morgan, 17, Conal, 14 ing what sells and what doesn’t. Lots of good experiments
THE WEEKEND and Ronan eight all attend school in Beamin- and lots of bad ones.
ster.
STARTS HERE Paula loves to travel and has spent time liv- (cid:1) HOWhave the community reacted to your ar- (cid:1) WHOwould be your three dream guests at a din-
ing in Malaysia, West Africa, Portugal and Ger- rival? ner party?
many. Initially I think a lot of people were quite cautious and I would say Kate Adie because she is very brave and very
they didn’t really know what wholefoods meant. People intelligent. Liam Neeson, because I’ve always had a bit
Read our new (cid:1)WHATmade you make the break from teaching? came gradually and now we have got quite a lot of regu- of a soft spot for him and Hugh Dennis, because he is so
digital online paper I decided I’d rather do something different and always lpaarr tc uosft othme ewrsh wolheo e xcopmereie innc aen rde atlhlayt.’ Ws bee mene at sroemalley r geoaloldy funny.
talked about running a food shop. This is the first time
FREE every Friday I’ve run a shop and it’s a steep learning curve. We’ve al- nice people and it’s really nice to talk to people, I think (cid:1) WHAT was the last book you read, film you
that’s a really important part of local community life re-
ways talked about how it would be great to have a shop watched and CD you listened to?
ally and I think people like to share stories and chat.
selling all this stuff we have always bought. In fact we The CD is one we have in the shop and it’s 1,000 northern
are selling a lot of stuff that we didn’t really know about 60 soul tracks, because I love northern soul. The book I’m
before having the shop so it’s been really interesting. currently reading is a collection of Irish short stories ed-
ited by Aaron Enright. The last film was ghost, about a
(cid:1) WHATis the ethos of your shop? ghost-writer with Ewan McGregor who played the role
The focus is on wholefoods and as many local products brilliantly.
as possible. We believe in supporting local communities
and food should ideally come from as close as possible.
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Pre-school to close having
Palmers start
detailed survey
failed to meet standards
of Three Cups site
PALMERS Brewery, owners of The Three Cups in
Lyme Regis, has begun work on a detailed survey
measuring the impact of any site development on
PAREnTSof young children in the town were shocked
By Jackie Evans near neighbours.
to learn this week that the Lyme Regis Pre-School will
Surveyors are contacting all adjoining properties
close on Wednesday, February 16th.
to request access.
The pre-school at the SureStart Centre, next to the pri- In a letter to parents this week the chairman of the Pre-
Palmers property agent Nigel Jones of Chester-
mary school in King’s Way, has been the subject of nego- school committee, Amanda Brundish, said: “Over the last
ton Humberts said: “The architects want to build
tiations since July of last year. After failing to reach the three months the committee and staff have been working
up a detailed 3D model of the existing position
required standards, the staff and committee met with closely alongside a multi-disciplinary team from the Chil-
and then use this to see how the proposed scheme
members of the Dorset County Council Early Years and dren’s Centre, Early Years and Childcare Service from
will impact on the neighbours. At the same time,
Childcare Service to discuss improvements which needed the county council to achieve outcomes highlighted in the
further historical analysis of the existing building
to be made in order for the county to continue with fund- action plan.
is being undertaken.”
ing for the group. “Despite the hard work from everybody involved it was
The surveys are expected to take some weeks to
deemed that the progress made was not sufficient. There-
complete. Palmers plans to hold a second public
fore this has resulted in the 3-4 year old funding being
consultation later this year before making a plan-
withdrawn.
ning application
“The committee have agreed that we are unable to con-
tinue to operate without the funding. So it is with great New term for
regret that we write to inform you that as from Wednes-
day 16th February, 2011, Lyme Regis Pre-School will
youth theatre
close.”
There has been a pre-school or playgroup in Lyme for
many years, starting at the Woodmead Halls, then moving
LyMEyouth Theatre’s new term of classes started
to a temporary building in the playground of the junior
on Saturday with two groups planning perform-
school (now St Michael’s Business Centre), then back to
(cid:1) DEEPLY UPSET - Annette Denning with her son Jacob who has been ances at the end of term in April which will explore
the Woodmead Halls and finally about two years ago into
attending the centre for a year. sea themes to fit in the Maritime Lyme.
the Surestart Centre.
She said: “I’m deeply upset because it’s been here a long time. I just Monika Henshaw, LyT Co-ordinator said: “Each
Asked for a comment by the View, a statement from
wish there was a way we could stop it but I don’t think there is. term we work on a performance piece and we al-
Dorset County Council read: “Unfortunately, following
“Jacob is going to miss it very much, he loves coming here. They all ways like to be able to support community events.
a number of support packages, we feel that sufficient
love it here, all the kids. They all really enjoy coming and they all come Maritime Lyme gives us just that opportunity”.
progress has not been made and, in December, we noti-
out happy. The older class is tackling something completely
fied Lyme Regis Pre-School that they will be removed
“I just think the county council could have thought about it a bit different – murder mysteries!
from our directory on February 18th. This means they
more because there is just nothing here anymore. We have nothing, The three classes meet each Saturday morning at
will no longer be entitled to funding from the Department
unless something comes up in the next month. the Marine Theatre – the Beginners (aged 5-7), yLyT
for Education.
“I go to work a couple of mornings a week but I have family who (aged 8-11) and LyT, the older group, aged 11-14.
“We will continue to offer support to the group and par-
can help me so it’s not a great problem, but he needs it, he needs the It is not too late to join in the fun next week.
ents looking for alternative childcare. Parents can contact
interaction. For more information, contact Monika Henshaw
our Family Information Service on 01305 221066.
(cid:1)NOWHERE TO GO - Karina Shepherd with her daughter Alex who “I knew there had been problems but I thought they had been re- on 07534 277 466 or email [email protected]
“We will also continue to try and find alternative pro-
has been attending the centre for ten months. solved so it was a shock when I got the letter.”
vision for children in the Lyme Regis area.”
She said: “They fought and fought to open this and now they de- Free buffet not raffle
cide they are going to close it. There is nowhere else here, ab-
Campaigns to save our libraries
solutely nowhere.
IN last week’s View from Lyme Regiswe stated that
“There are 40 kids here who have all now got to find another pre-
there would be a free raffle at the Pride In Lyme
school. That’s the government for you.
event being held at the Woodmead Halls on Satur-
“When Alex first went she was really shy and quiet but she has (cid:1) FROM PAGE ONE shown “minimal interest” in the Development Trust idea. day (January 22nd) in aid of Lyme crash victim Alex
come on brilliantly. Now all that is just going to go to waste.
meeting of the Strategy and Policy Committee last week. Councillor Ken Meech said they should make a case Quan-yat-Koon and his family. This was incorrect.
“Alex will miss it when she leaves, she’s got loads of friends there Town clerk Mike Lewis reported that a number of com- pointing out how isolated Lyme Regis was at the end of There will be a free buffet. We apologise for this
and they have all grown up together.” munities in Dorset were getting together to fight the clo- the county and stressing that the town had an ageing com- error.
sures. munity which relied on the library.
As far as Lyme was concerned there seemed to be only Councillor Lorna Jenkin thought the library could re-
two options - the community to take over the running of duce their costs by moving to a smaller premises, such
the library or closure. But he hoped there might be a mid- as a lock-up shop.
dle way whereby the hours were reduced, but that was Committee chairman Owen Lovell thought they should
not on the table. be defending the library and asking for the status quo to
Mr Lewis said he had been informed that a lot of Lyme be maintained.
Regis people had written to Dorset County Council op- Those wishing to oppose the possible closure of the
posing the closure, more than in any other area in the Lyme library can do so by registering their protest on
county. www.dorsetforyou.com/libraries
Councillor Sally Holman thought the only option was
having a mobile library or the community taking it over.
Councillor Daryl Turner said they needed to look at al-
Learn to use your
ternatives, reminding councillors that Lyme Regis Devel-
opment Trust had suggested moving the library to St Digital Camera or study for
Michael’s Business Centre.
Royal Photographic Society
Councillor Lucy Campbell said the library service had
Distinctions
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Other Special Offers
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Magistrates mark 650
Announcements years of service in Dorset
Dorset Magistrates will be cel- hand to offer advice to any mem- to further celebrate this momen-
Happy 18th Birthday Spud, To my dear Mum on your
ebrating 650 years of service at ber of the community who is think- tous occasion there will be a serv-
to a wonderful son and brother. We Birthday, 24th Jan. We all love you
love you very much. Enjoy your day, Dorchester Court by acting out ing about applying to become a ice of commemoration at st Peter’s
love from Mum, Pops and Aydan very much, from Hazel and family cases from centuries gone by later magistrate. Church, Dorchester at 12:30pm to
this month. John Adams, JP, Chair of the which everyone is cordially in-
Congratulations Wayne and Kelly Happy Birthday Jacki, lots of on tuesday, January 25th the Dorset Magistrates Association, vited.
Maonis tihee bLirothu oifs e. courts in High West street will be said “We are very excited about Light refreshments will be avail-
Love from Mum, Dad, Natalie and love from Amelia and Izzy xxx opened to the public in order that marking this date in our history able afterwards and reverend
they can witness first hand Magis- and we hope that members of the Vicky thurtell will conduct the
all the family x
trates dealing with cases as heard community will enjoy seeing the service.
Happy Birthday to my Michelle hundreds of years ago. difference in justice then and jus- entry to the court event, which
At regular intervals during the tice now. runs from 9:15am to 4pm, is free
mummy Jacki, Happy Birthday for the 6th! Have a day, members of the Dorset Mag- “It is very important that the and will be both educational and
love you lots lots, from great day, love Chloe, Natalie, Esther istrates Association will re-enact Criminal Justice system is as open informative.
Daisy Taylor xxx and the kids xx the cases and pass sentences in line as possible in order that the com- Further information including a
with original legislation. munity’s confidence is maintained promotional video can be found at
To Jake, In loving memory of Ruby the cases and sentences will be in one of the best legal systems in www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp-
Quick 20-1-94. both realistic and accurate and the world.” H4lf8Q3w
Happy 18th Birthday, love Always in our thoughts, forever in our offer members of the local com-
and best wishes, Gran Dheeraerkt,s .A Lnogveilnag, Tmineam aonrdie tsh efrior mfa mCeilcieils, munities the opportunity to witness REENACTMENT | Dorset Magis-
and Grandad
justice 18th century style. trates will mark 650 years of
24th Jan - Spud Rawlins. Jill and Harry Britton there will be a chance to visit the service by acting out cases from
Very proud of you. Our first Happy Ruby Wedding Anniversary, lots cells at the courts and see old style years gone by by later this month
grandchild now 18. Love from police and law enforcement uni-
Grandad D and Grandma of love Esther and Jan form and equipment.
Happy Birthday to my Happy 18th Birthday Visitors will then be transported
to 2011 and witness the same cases
darling wife Jacki. Jake Reeve for the 24th Jan. based on today’s laws.
Lots of love from Kev xxx Love Clare, John, Sophie and Jordan representatives from other crim-
inal justice agencies including
local officers from Dorset Police
Happy 18th Birthday Spud!
Happy Birthday Ella Mae and Her Majesty’s Court service
Love you loads, from Big will be in attendance with crime
for the 1st Feb. With lots of love prevention advice and information
Grandad and Tina
Lily and Charlotte xxx on how a court operates.
Local magistrates will also be on
David Whyte,
To my darling Jan, on
Happy 35th Birthday on
our 2nd Anniversary,
the 15th. Love from Sara,
Chloe and Callum xxxx lots of love Esther xx
Jenna-Marie King,
Jenna-Marie King,
Happy 8th Birthday on 22nd Jan.
Happy 8th Birthday, all Hope you have a lovely day. Lots
our love Nanna Shirley and lots of love, Mum, Dad, Ryan,
and Grandad Dar Max and Scrap xx
A very happy 1st birthday to our Happy 1st Birthday to my darling
gorgeous nephew Bobby Ashton.
grandson Bobby. Love,
All our love, Uncle Scott and
Auntie Suzanne hugs & kisses, Nannny x
Jenna-Marie King, Jake Reeve,
Happy 8th Birthday. Lots of
love, Luke, Tash, Dana, Happy Birthday son, lots of
Jason, Sam, Jacob, Sophia,
Jessica and Matthew love Mum, Dad and Zoe x
Nana and Pop,
Happy Birthday Jacki,
with lots of love on your
lots of love from Mum 40th wedding anniversary,
and Dad xxx Lily and Charlotte xxx
Jodie Gruitt In Loving Memory
Justine McLean-Brian (nee Rattenbury)
Happy 17th Birthday! Missing you more than ever. Love you for
Love you, from Nan evermore. Mum and Dad x
We miss your hugs and kisses mummy, love
and Grandad x you lots Amy and Logan x
Jodie Gruitt Charlie aka Dickens
Happy 17th Birthday on the 15 years of
20th. Love Mum, Paul, gorgeousness. Love you,
Cassie & Hannah Mum, Mae and Callum
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Museum win fight for
the Guildhall car park
TOWN councillors in by Philip Evans give their approval, point-
Lyme Regis have given “in ing out that the museum
principle” backing to plans attracted 20,000 visitors a
by Lyme Regis Museum to town council offices at provided on the higher year, making “a great dif-
extend their facilities Guildhall Cottage.These level behind the Guildhall ference to this town”.
which will mean building plans were drawn up in via the existing access. Councillor Ken Meech
over the town council car 1993 to provide more ac- Councillor Stan Williams seconded the proposition
park adjacent to the Guild- commodation for the town warned that if the museum subject to planning ap-
hall. council, including disabled scheme went ahead they proval.
The museum have been access, a new reception would not be able to revive The Mayor, Councillor
pressing the council for a area and committee room, their own plans. Michaela Ellis, understood
decision so that they can at a cost of £350,000. The matter was referred the need for a decision but
proceed with their plans to The museum consider to last week’s meeting of she was concerned that
provide a “world class” fa- the car parking land to be the Strategy and Policy many local people had ap-
cility for Lyme Regis at a “critical to their extension Committee when council- proached her urging the
cost of £4 million. plans” but some council- lors were asked once again council not to give the
At a previous meeting a lors were reluctant to shut to renew their “in princi- land to the museum.
decision was deferred, de- off the Guildhall on the ple” decision, made in And she added: “No one
spite the fact they ap- seaward side. Policy chair- 2006, so the museum has come to me saying
proved the plans four years man Owen Lovell de- could move forward with ‘give it to them’.”
ago when the project was scribed such a scheme as the plans to build over the Councillor Sally Holman
first mooted, for members “abhorrent”. car park. thought a “world class mu-
to look at suggested plans Replacement parking for Councillor Daryl Turner seum” would be a great
for an extension to the the town council would be proposed that the council benefit to the town.
Councillor Peter Will-
iams said it was clear from
the plans that the museum
extension would “nullify”
the council’s opportunities
of extending their offices
in the future.
Commented Councillor
Meech: “All we are being
asked for is a decision in
principle. All this informa-
tion will be dealt with in
the planning cycle.”
Councillor Lorna Jenkin
thought that the possibility
of extending the council
offices was just “castles in
(cid:0)THE town council car park behind the Guildhall which, subject to planning the air”, adding: “It’s
permission, will be given over to Lyme Regis Museum for their extension never going to happen in
the medium to long term. I
think it is a red herring.”
Councillor Lovell
thought that if the council
gave their approval they
should make sure their
own position was protec-
tion in the future, particu-
lar with regard to parking
and access.
Nothing new
Councillor Meech: “This
is nothing new. We have
been there many times.”
Councillor Lovell: “If
we are going to give this to
them we should make sure
there is some planning
gain for us.”
Councillor Williams
pointed out that the coun-
cil car park was used by
delivery vans which might
not be able to get up onto
the higher level.
Councillor Turner
pointed out that they did
not need a three and a half
ton lorry for deliveries
when they had a pick-up
truck with the same foot-
print as a car.
Councillor Lovell said
the existing access was the
only one for any major
works that were required.
“We should not be disad-
vantaged by this,” he con-
cluded.
Councillor Turner said
all such concerns could be
dealt with in the planning
process.
It was agreed to give “in-
principle” approval for the
car park to be given to the
museum, the vote going
through by seven votes for
and three against.
6 Wednesday view from news viewonline24/7
January 19 2011 viewfromonline.co.uk
Youth club dream comes alive
NEARLY 1,000 people By Philip Evans name for the new club - the old boys’ club and
visited the former club for “The Hub - chosen by bal- watched on as the Lyme
young people in Lyme lot from dozens of sugges- Town Mayor, Michaela
Regis on Saturday in sup- whelmed with the num- local community, Dorset tions that he been put Ellis, announced ‘The
port of efforts to establish bers attending the open County Youth Service and forward. Hub’ was the new name
day and by the support for the Woodroffe School. The open day was also a selected by the commu-
a new youth club for the
the project which will see And they were delighted financial success, raising nity, chosen from an origi-
town.
a partnership between the with the public’s choice of around £1,000 towards the nal list of 124 suggestions.
Organisers were over- cost of renovating the By close of play the team
Church Street premises. estimated around 1,000
Enthusiasm people aged 0 to 90 years
The event was co-ordi- old had passed through
nated by project leader those doors that have been
Fran Williams and this is tightly shut for so long.
how she will remember the “Throughout the day the
day: place buzzed with a new
“Starting at 9am a steady life, so much hope had
stream of people were al- been expressed, by the end
ready arriving lured by the the open day team were
smell fresh coffee and exhausted but thrilled by
bacon wafting up Church what they had seen and
Street and full of enthusi- heard.
asm for a new community “As you walked around
resource in the heart of the building there was no
their town. getting away from the fact
“The balloons and that the old church hall
bunting outside the place needs work, there is damp
cheered it up and made and crumbling walls
you want to go inside. By everywhere with water
12 noon the old building pouring in through the roof
was a hive of activity and when it rains, it’s cold,
discussion, and finally at there’s no heating, but on
6pm the remaining groups this day it didn’t matter.
of young people that This was one very special
(cid:2) READY FOR THE RUSH: Project leader Fran Williams and her team of Youth couldn’t tear themselves and important occasion, (cid:2) MAYORMichaela Ellis pictured with some of the young people who attended
Club Action Group members and helpers line-up before opening the doors away sat on the stairs of (cid:2) TURN TO PAGE 7 the open day before announcing the new name of the youth club
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at ‘special’ open day
Letter to the Editor
Can we now have the
remaining funds?
(cid:1) FROM PAGE 6 dents who organised a parachute game, (cid:1)LAST Saturday January 16th must be a marker
one that many people have been waiting young musicians played next to the par- in the annals of Lyme Regis.
for. ent, grandparent and great grandparent Hundreds of people, young and old, came,
“Families with small kids and young fundraisers selling bric-a-brac with home- looked and celebrated the creation of ‘The Hub’.
people were piling in to see what all the made cakes, hair braiding and face paint- Many sheets of ideas for the future of the space
fuss was about; you could hear them say- ing. Community youth groups were there, were generated by enthusiastic local people.
ing, ‘its so big’, ‘its so fun’ and ‘we can too, with representatives from the new The community was well represented by the
run around’ and this was before the giant youth group who are being consulted Mayor and many of our town councillors, but no-
bungee run began. From 12 noon to 4pm about the development, B Sharp, Lyme ticeable by their absence were the two councillors
the queue of young people from three to Youth Theatre, and the Junior Band, too who are also trustees of the former club for young
18 years was relentless- racing and bounc- many to mention but everybody pulled to- people.
ing they announced a new era had begun. gether. Perhaps, now that the enthusiasm for the new
There was a continuous flow of people “One girl at the end (I missed her name) club is evident all the trustees of the former club
from the older generation, too, people said ‘it’s so fun, it’s the best day ever’. I for young people would consider transferring all
who had memories to share and stories to overheard parents saying ‘it’s amazing - the remaining funds in their care, making a posi-
tell about the place in their time or how somewhere for them to let off steam’. tive contribution to the future prosperity of the
they or their friends ran it for young peo- people were keen to book space immedi- new venture by Dorset County Council youth
ple 10, 20 or 30 years ago. ately for events and make their plans .The service, the Woodroffe School, Lyme Regis Town
“Lyme Regis Development Trust, the people of Lyme as ever were queuing up Council and the Lyme Regis Development Trust
Woodroffe School and the Youth Service to offer their help, expertise and skills. and the many other local supporters.
along with volunteers welcomed every- “Just when it seemed it couldn’t get any Mr C. C. Clipson
body in. ‘I feel like I am a part of it,’ better the volunteer group announced to- For the Action Group,
somebody said. Town councillors were gether with a ‘friends’ table they had Club for Young People
spotted throughout the day and were in- raised £443 during the day, added to a
vited to share their ideas about how the very generous donation of £500 it took the
space could be used. Every room was full total raised almost to the £1,000 mark-
of people thinking about the enormous Wow! There is so much support and good
potential of such a unique place. will for this project.
“Something else that was really notice- “It was a dream and now it really seems
able about this event was that everywhere possible, a great collaboration, a school, (cid:1)MY TURN NEXT: Youngsters queue for the popular bungee run at the open
you looked there were young people, tak- a youth service and a community that
day
ing part, helping or engaged in some way, proved it could work together on Satur-
working in the kitchen with the staff from day. THE next fundraising night for The Hub will be a fancy dress night at the
InSpaRation and volunteers; they were “Now the management team need to Power Boat Club on Saturday, February 5th (8pm to midnight). The
there at the door to welcome you on ar- press on with the big job they have in theme will be “fabulous and outrageous” with music by T.O.G. and the
rival as well as organising activities like hand of finding the very serious financial Wheels of Steel. Tickets will cost £4 if bought in advance (available from
the group of year 10 students from resources they need to make ‘The Hub’ LymeNet and Alice’s Bear Shop in Broad Street) and £5 on the door. This
Woodroffe who covered a wall in dreams the centre of opportunity that has long is an 18 plus event so ID will be required
and St Michael’s headteacher and stu- been waited for.”
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January 19 2011 viewfromonline.co.uk
John gets a tap on the head at
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rizewinners at the an- colade – a tap on the head, at last Dorset. But something suddenly John said:”it won’t fit on the
nual dinner of the rnLi in Friday’s Lifeboat Awards dinner it dawned on him.“Oh dear,” he mantlepiece, so i think i’ll keep
Lyme regis are used to at Lyme regis Golf Club. yelled, “i’ve left the bath tap run- my prize in the bathroom where
bizarre awards such as the Bent John’s prize- a hard hat with a ning at home.” it belongs.”
Propeller Trophy, so deservedly bathroom tap neatly plumbed in That was the end of John’s
Presentations included awards
won this year by helmsman Dave – was well deserved. ‘shout’ as he turned a pale shade
for the best attendance to Jon
street. During one ‘shout’ last year of red and headed for home to
But one of the youngest John arrived breathless in the op- avoid a flood. Broome and Mark Gage and
lifeboatmen in the town, 20-year- erations room at the lifeboat sta- The award was presented to Cobb Arms landlord John Mc-
old John Gage, became the tion hoping to join the crew worthy winner John by crew col- Clements who won a caption
proud winner of a brand new ac- aboard the lifeboat Pearl of league Martin Croad. competition.
(cid:0)TOP HAT: John Gage wearing his plumbed -in prize presented by fellow
(cid:0)ALL DRESSED UP: Lifeboat crew members and their wives at the Lyme Regis annual dinner crew member Martin Croad
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photos by Richard Horobin
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Big year for sailing club
Who will stand
and who will not
T
HERE’S no bet- This year, the club the toffs. But nothing THERE’S much conjecture in the town over
ter sight than celebrates its 90th an- could be further from which town councillors will be standing down
driving down niversary, appropri- Lyme Matters the truth and the club at the May elections.
over the hill into Lyme ately during the year has a wonderful record To date, Ken Meech is the only one to publicly
and seeing the sailing designated to celebrate of introducing genera- declare his hand, although I understand that
boats bobbing about in Lyme’s maritime his- tions of young people to Pete Williams and David Cozens MBE are unlikely
the Bay. tory. the sport through their to be putting their names forward again.
Now I’m no sailor - I The sailing club was by Philip Evans youth policy and has There was a rumour that David had changed
was once sick on the formed in January gained RYA Champion his mind and was planning to seek another term
Woolwich ferry and 1921 by a small group Club status on the but he told me categorically last week that he is
that’s pulled across on of enthusiasts with the for sailors of all ages premises behind the to Lyme by staging na- strength of its youth sec- not standing again and he did not know where
chains! - but I’ve al- object of encouraging coupled with enjoyable Cobb Arms in the late tional championships tion. the rumours to the contrary stemmed from.
ways been a big ad- amateur sailing. social occasions. 1990s. and for members’ na- The sailing club also Of course, others may decide not to stand be-
mirer of the Sailing Since then they have For many years the Throughout the year tional sailing honours. has a reputation for hav- tween now and May but it would seem that 11
Club, one of the town’s been a constant pres- club was based in the they stage a varied pro- Family connections ing a good time and of the existing 14 councillors will contest the
oldest and most re- ence at The Cobb, pro- iconic bulding on The gramme of racing events run strongly throughout there will surely be election.
spected sporting organ- viding excellent Cobb but moved to more and have also brought the club, especially the some memorable cele- I know of at least five other candidates who in-
isations. facilities and tuition modern and suitable much valued publicity Wiscombes whose name brations during this tend to offer their services so it would seem we
is synonymous with their 90th year - no more could have at least 16 names on the ballot
EVENT OF THE WEEK... sailing in Lyme. so I suspect than at their paper, possibly more, and therefore the possibil-
There’s always been a annual dinner at the ity of existing members losing their seats.
misconception in Lyme clubhouse on February That’s a healthy position and indicates there is
(cid:0)THE people of Lyme were given their first op- it was a real celebration that at long last the town that sailing is only for 19th. still an enthusiasm for local government in
Lyme. Hopefully it will also encourage a good
portunity since 2006 to see inside the club for was going to be able to do something for its young
turn-out at the polls.
young people on Saturday - and nearly 1,000 of citizens. (cid:1)GREAT sadness among the young mothers of Lyme,
them chose to do so. That was the number that I popped in several times during the day - bril- not to mention dismay, that the pre-school is closing First with the news
turned out for the open day, far exceeding expecta- liantly organised by project leader Fran Williams and down in February.
tions. her team for various photo opportunities and there With no private facility in Lyme, it means that there
The event, which opened with bacon butties at 9 was a real buzz around the place. will be no provision for pre-school children in the IF YOU can’t wait until Wednesday morning for
am and went on until 6 pm, was a brilliant success, Most people I spoke to were surprised that the town for the first time for many years. That is not a sit- all the Lyme news as it happens, you can join
culminating in the choosing of a new name for the building is not quite the tip that they expected fol- uation that can be allowed to continue. me on Twitter. I’ve been tweeting the main
Church Street premises. From now on the new youth lowing the county council assessment that it needed Regretfully, despite a great deal of effort, the exist- news stories from Lyme for nearly a year now,
club will be known as The Hub, the name chosen £250,000 spent on repairs. ing pre-school, which meets at the Sure Start centre in having logged nearly 400 separate stories in
from dozens of suggestions by the public. It certainly needs a great deal of work to make it King’s Way, has not been able to meet the strict stan- just 140 characters. Pure facts, no comment. I
The idea of the open day was to give the people of useable on a regular basis but I hope Fran and the dards demanded by Dorset County Council. have a following of over 100 fellow tweeters
Lyme, and especially the youngsters, the chance to action group will be able to get The Hub open in I understand that discussions have started in a bid and if you would like to join me all you have to
have their say in how the club should be run in the some limited form whilst the important planning for for an alternative facility to replace the pre-school. We do is go to twitter.com/PhilipEvans08
future. But it turned out to be much more than that - the future and fundraising continues. can only hope that these will be successful.
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