Crewkerne Weekender Issue 18, January 28, 2011

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Issue 18 January 28 2011
Buried treasure
- pages 6 & 7
Ashlands at war
- page 9
Penhalagans
As17 young army cadets
Cadets join joined the Rifles in
Crewkerne, Company
sergeant Major Crease celebrate
(right), who rose swiftly
through the ranks their second
the Rifles received a parting gift
from Colour sergeant
anniversary
Wellman as he left to
concentrate on his
apprenticeship - page 3 Pages 14 & 15
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Friday, January 28 2011 WEEKENDERNEWS 3
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TABLEtop sales on the third Saturday of
each month took place at the Henhayes
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Community Centre last year, and proved to
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Although the December sale had to be
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will be starting again by popular demand
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from February 19th and going through to
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competing with each other for ever dimin-
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resource and the trustees are grateful for
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Merriott fundraiser
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THE MERRIOTTvillage hall barn dance
held in November was a great success,
thoroughly enjoyed by around 80 people
who attended.
The evening generated over £400 of
which £150 was donated to villager Ebony
Court for her sports wheelchair, with the
balance of £250 going towards the hall
funds for general expenses while loans for
the refurbishment are repaid.
The hall has just launched its ‘Sound and
Vision Appeal’ to raise money for stage cur-
tains, lighting and sound system installa-
tion. This in turn will help support local
organisations and allow more concerts and
Cadets join the Rifles plays to be held.
Cut from car
A WOMANhad to be cut from a car after it
left the road and tipped on its side on
(cid:1)Tuesday evening. The accident happened
at Easthams Bridge, Haselbury Plucknett at
7.30pm, the casualty was assessed by para-
(cid:0)THE RIFLES: New members of the Crewkerne Army Cadets Force with their officers medics before being taken to hospital.
PARENTS gathered in the hall of Wadham By Marion Draper
School on Monday, January 24th, when 17 Shoulder Bags,
February 14th
young army cadet recruits were awarded their 2004. Within a year he achieved Lance Corporal, and
cap badges. within two years he was a Corporal, followed by Ser- Handbags, Purses
Colour Sergeant Wellman said it was an extremely geant then Colour Sergeant two months later. He then Valentines Day
high number to have all passed their tests at the same
time which was why they decided to ask the parents became Sergeant Major, followed by Company Ser- JUST IN
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The young people aged between 12 and 13-years- achieved within the cadet force as a cad, Comapet.
old were presented with their cap badges, which made Colour Sergeant Wellman said he had worked very Easter Cards
them official members of the Rifles, by Colonel hard in shooting and first aid competitions as well as
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Captain Roger Evans explained that after the three be a familiar face at camp in the summer. HOLYROOD STREET, CHARD
months of recruitment, the cadets will now go
through a four year star training scheme which will
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Bring on the haggis!
Could you be
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IN FOURmonth’s time local residents will go to the
polls to elect South Somerset’s 60 district councillors
for the next four years and candidates are being
sought to stand for nomination from mid-March.
South Somerset District Council has released a
leaflet, which is available to anyone thinking of
standing as a councillor this year. It will be available
at local markets to give information and advice
about who can stand for election, the nomination
process, and the role of a councillor. It also includes
information about time commitments, allowances
and the support provided to district councillors.
For the first time, the district council’s Democratic
Services team will attend Farmers’ Markets in Ilmin-
ster, Chard, Crewkerne and Martock between Friday,
February 4th and Saturday, March 12th.
Drop in information sessions are also being held at
Ilminster council offices on Wednesday, March 2nd,
from 2pm to 4pm, and at their Brympton Way head
office in Yeovil on Thursday, March 10th, from
6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Anyone interested can contact South Somerset
District Council on 01935 462111 or email democ-
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and a leaflet, or visit
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Policing update
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SERGEANTAndy Lloyd gave a presenta-
n tion at the Area West councillors meeting
to explain the recent changes to the local (cid:1)PRE SCHOOL SUPPORTERS: Sheri Kingston, Sharon Vickery, Rachel Cross-
t Safer Neighbourhood Teams at Chard, land, Sam and Sharon Ricketts (sponsors) Hayley Pattemore, Denis Banks,
e Crewkerne and Ilminster Lucy Voss , Anne Marie and Andrew Lawson (cid:1) ADDRESSING THE HAGGIS: Andrew Lawson does the honours
s PC Andy Stuart is now the permanent
r Beat Manager for Ilminster having SUPPORTERS of the Hinton St By Marion Draper Reel Thing. niversary of the poet Rabbie Burns’ birth-
e replaced Louise Cowell after seven years George Pre School enjoyed a cele- The fundraising evening was kindly day, January 25th.
in the town . She is now part of the Rural bration of Burns Night at the Shrub- Red Thompson tartan kilt, the diners en- sponsored by Ricketts Electrical of Mer- Addressing the haggis involves reciting
m Crime Team together with PC Tim Rust bery Hotel in Ilminster joyed a two course supper of haggis or riott, Pinnacle Associates and the Feather the poem he wrote honouring the haggis
engaged on operations targeting rural After the haggis was successfully ad- salmon followed by a selection of sweet Factory. then dramatically cutting it with a sharp
o crime across the area , they have already dressed by Andrew Lawson, wearing a and coffee, before a ceilidh with music by Burns Night is usually held on the an- knife.
had a significant number of successful
S investigations in recent months.
h PC Pete Paskin is currently seconded to Chance to join the guide ARTS organisations and clubs are being so that they can be included in the direc-
Crewkerne Neighbourhood Team. offered the chance to be included, with a tory. It won’t cost them a penny and it is
t Sergeant LLoyd said : “All PCSO’s remain free listing in a new one-stop-shop guide an excellent way of generating interest
u in post. We have been reassured that the for all things creative in south Somerset. and gaining new members.”
o Neighbourhood Fund will remain in South Somerset District Council Councillor Sylvia Seal, Leisure and
place for the next 18months to two years launched the district’s first Arts Directory Culture Portfolio Holder at SSDC added:
S or until such time as the new Police two years ago, which had an excellent re- “We have already had lots of contact for
Commissioners are elected.” sponse and was packed with a variety of next yearís directory so anyone inter-
arts activities and organisations from life
ested in arts will no doubt see new
drawing classes to lace making.
groups and activities in the directory and
The new directory, which looks set to
there really will be something for every-
include hundreds of listings as well as
one.
contact details for venues and funding
“There is a lot to see and do in our dis-
opportunities, is due to be published in
trict and providing this free guide is one
spring.
Pauline Burr, Arts Officer at South way to support the arts and make it easier
Somerset District Council explained: “I for residents looking to try a new activity
The professional service from the was delighted by the overwhelming re- for 2011.”
sponse we had to our first directory. We To be included in the directory, visit
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tivities we have here in South Somerset. one with no internet access, contact
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Ray of hope for
Ilminster Library
AS ILMINSTER was poised to do By Marion Draper cussion before the major budget set-
serious battle to save its library from ting full council on Wednesday, Feb-
closure, it seemed there may have ruary 16th, when the final decision
been a reprieve, although the petition ple said and put our residents’ views will be made.
is still running and the signs are stay- at the heart of our decision making.
ing up for now. We carried out a hugely effective (cid:0)ThEannouncement by Somerset
Somerset County Council an- public consultation and the over- County Council that it has revised its
nounced on Tuesday that they have a whelming message was that people proposals for the closure of libraries
new proposal to put before their understood the savings needed but prompted a comment from district
committee next month, which means wanted us to spread the cuts more councillor Paull Robathan who has
that nine libraries previously marked evenly - that’s what we’re looking to been campaigning to save South
for closure could now be saved, in- do.” Petherton library from closure.
cluding Ilminster and Martock. Comprehensive consultations car- he said: “The Library Service has
A year’s grace has been proposed ried out by the county council saw proposed that South Petherton Li-
for a further five threatened libraries, around 1,000 people attend face-to- brary stay open for a year so that the
including South Petherton, to help face meetings, around 10,000 re- community can plan to take it over
communities gear up to take them sponses to feedback forms and in 2012.
over. hundreds of letters and emails to “That’s a welcome reprieve, but
These proposals save all libraries in council members. not as good as other libraries that are
major towns but the planned £1.35m Cabinet member for community, to remain open. We need to start
saving would still be achieved with Christine Lawrence said: “People planning right now how to fund and
reductions in opening hours pro- understood the need to make sav- manage our own library, and I will
posed across all libraries in Somer- ings, but thought the greatest impact be putting forward proposals to the
set, leaving the staff with an would be felt in rural areas. They Parish Council in the next few
uncertain future. Library users may wanted to see the savings shared out weeks.”
also be asked for voluntary contribu- among all libraries, including those Protestors will be holding a ‘read-
tions to help fund the service. in the biggest towns.” in’ at the library at 11am - 1pm on
Council Leader Ken Maddock The new proposal now goes to Saturday February 5th. Posters will
said: “We have listened to what peo- councillors early next month for dis- go up everywhere by this weekend.
Generous help for Ferne
GENEROUS staff from the Screwfix contact centre in Yeovil donated food and money throughout De-
cember for Ferne Animal Sanctuary. The charity had a particularly difficult time during the bad weather
when they were temporarily cut off due to the icy roads.
Jenny Wheadon, director of the Sanctuary said: “Local business supporting the sanctuary in the cur-
rent economic climate is invaluable.”
Donations of food, however small or large are always welcome. There are small animals like guinea
pigs and rabbits as well as dogs and cats, goats and donkeys to be catered for. Unwanted towels and
blankets with life still left in them are also extremely useful.
Claire Bryant communications co-ordinator from Screwfix Yeovil is pictured with Ferne director Jenny
Wheadon.
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Swashbuckling fun with Robinson Crusoe
CREWKERNE  United By Marion Draper Perkins managing the on Kimberley Wilkins and of
Dramatic  and  Operatic stage chemistry that some course their mother the
Society  were  on  the their annual pantomime love across the cooking panto couples find hard to hard done by dame, Clara
boards  of  the  Victoria offering of Robinson Cru- pot as the hero and his achieve.  Crusoe  portrayed  by
Hall again this week with soe; a charming tale of (very)  motley  crew The musical numbers Dave Phillips who was
sought the pirate treasure were  beautifully  pre- trying not to get eaten by
on an island of cannibals. sented with the second act the natives and taken by
Richard  Walters  was duet  perfectly  har- the gorilla.
back in his element as the monised. The mixed age com-
evil Pirate Pierre, swash- Comic  double    Enry pany dance routines were
ing his buckle with gusto Ebb and Frankie Flow ( well choreographed and
opposite the traditional Greg Groves and Kerry performed as were the
character for good, Briny Peters) kept the giggles chorus songs, it was a
the  feisty  Sea  Sprite coming along with Robi- good family show. 
played by Amanda Perry. son’s daft brother Billy, CUDOS is always on
Diana  Hodgson  and Lucy Bond making eyes the lookout for new mem-
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Creepy crawly classroom
By Marion Draper
TATWORTH Primary School Class 2 had a visit
from Nick Hampshire of Bugfest this week to help
them on their way with a term projects about bugs
and insects.
The class gathered in the school hall for a very interest-
ing presentation with real scorpions, spiders, and stick in-
sects. They will be having their own stick insects and
caterpillars in class so they can watch the process of egg
laying, hatching and metamorphosis. They also want to
build an ant farm and will be heading out to pond dip in
the school’s own pond and scouring the hedgerows for
all things tiny.
Mr Wadham introduced them to several very large spi-
ders, including a goliath bird eater which he said was
(cid:1)LooKING FoRWARD To BETTER PARK: Mike Lee with Bracken, Redstart Primary School reception quite harmless to them despite being nine inches across.
children with teacher Christine Hunt, SSDC play and youth facilities officer Adrian Moore and Coun- He also demonstrated how scorpions were fluorescent
cillor Jenny Kenton and told the children that even their fossils have retained
the ability to fluoresce. The children were amazed to hear
Work begins on Redstart Park that the first scorpions were around about a 110 million
years before the dinosaurs and were as long as the
benches they were sitting on and as wide as a car.
The children had made stick insects out of garden cane
LONG awaited work on a major project to transform was being re-used to help create the mounds for the and string and written questions to ask Mr Wadham about
Chard’s Redstart Park play area began this week with older children’s play area. the strange creatures. Then he got some very exotic ones
installer from Play UK starting with proper surfaced Chard councillor Jenny Kenton supported the project out for them to hold, which was great fun for most and a (cid:1) FLUoRESCENT SCoRPIoNS: Nick Wadham
circular path around the whole are for the benefit of all. from the start and said: “These improvements to such challenge of bravery for a few. from Bugfest illustrates his point
Led and funded by South Somerset District Council, a well-used park will make a huge difference to the
the scheme will see a new zip line, basket swing, rotat- children and parents who use it and this scheme will
ing scale swing and roundabout added to the play area,
mean the park remains a real asset for years to come. I
with the existing facilities refurbished.
have been waiting for this since I was first elected and
The design, which also includes the creation of earth
am so pleased to see work starting.”
mounds, landscaping and improved footpaths, was in-
The district council held open meetings and displays
fluenced by local people at consultation events last
of the designs at Redstart Primary School with dozens
year.
South Somerset District Council play and youth fa- having their say the project. A group of children from
cilities officer, Adrian Moore, said one of the points the school came out to see the digger in action.
raised at the consultation was that the park was a regu- In addition to the new equipment, the existing facili-
lar thoroughfare for locals so a decent path was high ties will be refurbished and new gates will be installed.
on the list. He said the more people walking the park, Weather permitting, the play area will open in the
the better the security. The earth being dug to make it spring.
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HEAD veterinary nurse Anne Will- the Yeovil half marathon, in April.
son from the Kingfisher Practice Anne said: “Rob has been really
in Crewkerne, is taking part in the great, coaching me up the hills and
Borneo challenge in October, to teaching me breathing techniques.
We are a young and vibrant firm with a raise funds for Blue Cross and to I have lost two stone. I am not sure
help in the conservation of the nat- any of this will prepare me for the
ural habitat of orangutans. humidity in the forest though.”
reputation for providing specialist legal advice. The tropical rain forest which not The challenge will take a group
only houses the animals but has an of 15 on a four to five day trek
important effect on the global cli- through the jungle of Borneo
mate, is being cut down daily for where they will learn about the
logging and production of palm oil. habitat of the orangutan, the other
Anne has pledged to raise £3,200 wildlife and jungle survival skills.
in sponsorship, most of which will Anne will then spend four days
go to the Blue Cross service pro- caring for sick animals at the res-
viding free veterinary care to peo- cue project as well as helping plant
ple who cannot afford it. A small trees for reforestation.
percentage will pay for her flights The Blue Cross not only run this
Several fundraisers are planned, conservation project but three hos-
the first being a dog walk on Sun- pitals across the UK providing free
E-business Finalist Service Excellence Committed to Lexcel day, February 6th, from 2.30pm- care for domestic animals and
4.30pm starting and ending at the wildlife.
Tower Hill Road surgery. There will also be nearly new
To train herself for the forest trek clothes and tabletop sale at the
Kingfisher House Market Square Crewkerne Somerset TA18 7LH
and the tree planting she will be Speedwell Hall, Abbey Street, on
doing, Anne has been under the Saturday, February 26th.
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A Valentine’s leap for plumbers
TATWORTH Primary School are raising money
for a new extension - The Gold Room - which is seconds
set to begin construction later this term.
The tally is up around the £22,500 mark of the
£30,000 total needed, and self-employed plumber
Paul Reynolds and his colleague Rob Hutchings
have volunteered to do a skydive to raise as much
as they can towards the rest.
Mr Reynolds, whose daughter and niece both at-
tend the school, said: “It has been a long time wish ANDY BEvINSis in charge of business development at Pardoes solici-
of mine to jump from an aeroplane. My wife Trudi tors, who recently opened their new office in Chard.
has organised for this wish to come true on Valen- Originally from the north west, he has lived in Chard for the last 15
tine’s Day (I’m not sure what that says about us)! years and pioneered the opening of the Chard office and is really com-
“Although Trudi is quite happy to organise the mitted to the area and its development.
sky dive she won’t actually be doing one herself, For many years he worked in retail development for a wholesale com-
so I have called upon my friend and work col- pany, selling everything from chocolate bars to electronic points of
league, Rob Hutchings, to join me. sale.
“We have decided to split any money raised be- When his wife Becky became pregnant with their son Jack Andy
tween Cancer Research UK and the new room at changed his job to create more family time and was a postman for four
Tatworth Primary School. We have funded the
years before becoming a night crew manager for Safeway and later
skydive ourselves, so all sponsorship received will
working at Coombe Farm.
go directly to these two causes, please give gener-
Now with his wife running her own business, Andy is enjoying the
ously, thank you.”
challenge of looking after new businesses and helping develop exist-
The pair will be doing their jump at Dunkeswell
and have raised over £500 so far. Sponsorship (cid:2)REACHING FOR THE SKY: Paul Reynolds, daughter Daisy and niece Hannah Bulgin ing clients.
forms are available from the school. with Robert Hutchings helping Tatworth School get a new extension
(cid:1)WHAT do you like most about working at the garage in Chard
Celebrating 150 years of Masons in Crewkerne the job? when it changed from a Texaco to
My passion is people, I love what I Esso. I turned up there and said we
do and with my enthusiasm I try to don’t deliver at the right time or at
MEMBERS of the Parrett crated by the Reverend J F After an abortive attempt December 19th, 1933. closely associated with the make the best possible use of it. I al- the right price so put the kettle on
and Axe Lodge of the Thomas at the George to purchase the old Crewk- The minutes throughout lodge, providing Worship- ways say you have 30 seconds to sell and we’ll talk about something else.
Freemasons assembled at Hotel on July 10th, 1860. erne Grammar School be- the 150 years have been ful Masters during 1867- yourself. It is hard but very reward-
their lodge in South Street They continued to meet hind the church in 1916, retained and record that 1904. One of those who (cid:1) WHAT would your three things
ing. My past experience means I
Crewkerne to celebrate the there until 1890 when ac- the meetings moved to meetings of the Provincial attended the consecration on the desert island have to be?
don’t think there is ever a situation
anniversary year of its cording to lodge returns, their current premises in Grand Lodge took place was the Reverend Hugh A picture of Becky and Jack; my Ipod
that I can’t relate in some way to a
founding, 150 years ago. the meetings were held at South Street where the there in 1895 and 1924. Norris, a renowned physi- which would have to have
The lodge was conse- the Town Hall. dedication took place on The family of Budge was cian and surgeon living in situation in the past. favourites like Games without Fron-
South Petherton. (cid:1) DO you like to keep fit? tiers by Peter Gabriel and Echo
His interest in local his- I used to play for Forton as player Beach by Martha and the Muffins;
tory and submissions to the
manager and manager. Last March I and a radio for the Manchester City
Somerset Archaeology So-
ran my first half marathon in Bath to results.
ciety, later resulted in his
raise money for the Royal United
establishment of the Norris (cid:1) IF you could meet anyone who
Hospital baby unit. Six of us raised
Collection, now at the mu- would it be?
seum, currently under re- £6,000 and in July I did a 24 mile I would like to spend an hour with
furbishment at Taunton walk. my Nan who died 15 years ago, just
Castle. (cid:1) WHAT do you do in your spare to tell her what’s happened over the
The Right Honourable
time? last few years. I also think it would
William John Lydson, Earl
On Saturdays I go to watch Yeovil be interesting to talk to Gerry
Poulet joined in 1911 and
town as part of my job. I take clients Robinson who does the TV series
another notable member
to watch the football and in the “Can’t Take it With You”.
was doctor William
Wescott who, following a summer I take them to Taunton to (cid:1) HAvE you travelled much?
medical career in Martock watch the cricket. I have the best job Not so much since becoming a Dad
in 1871, went on to be- in the world. I am also trying to land- but I went to Barbados when I was
come coroner for north scape my garden at home.
20 and I love Cyprus.
east London at the time of (cid:1) WHAT do you like about Chard? Becky and I have promised each
the Ripper murders. He
I like the community in Chard, it’s other a cruise when I retire. I would
was initiated into the lodge
excellent and it’s nice to walk in the love to travel as long as we can do it
in 1871 and became Mas-
ter in 1877. town and know so many of the peo- on a boat because I don’t like flying.
The Lodge prospered ple. It gets a hard time from some (cid:1) DO you have any unfulfilled
over the years with a repu- people but you see trouble wher- ambitions?
tation for being a happy ever you go. The majority of people
I would like to do a full marathon
one. in Chard are fantastic and only want
but not sure if I have the right men-
Many were called to the best for the town.
tality for that. I’d like to be rich and
service and died for their
(cid:1) IS there something you think famous but I enjoy what I’ve got re-
country and the building it-
self has survived burglary would be good for the town? ally.
and fire. It would be good to get a really top
Following a dedication of notch restaurant and a major re- (cid:1) WHAT is your opinion of the
the new lodge banner in tailer like M&S to bring more people current economic issues?
the company of the Provin- into the town. I think we can talk ourselves down.
cial Grand Master and his (cid:1) WHO has been your biggest in- If people keep positive we can keep
team, members of the ourselves going. There needs to be
fluence?
lodge and guests held a a cup half full attitude. At Pardoes
Through my early years my father
celebration dinner at The we are trying to make dealing with
George Hotel. was someone I looked up to, he has a solicitors different, the clock does-
The Worshipful Master always had vision and when he de- n’t go on as soon as you walk
Peter Woodward thanked cided to do something, he went for through the door.
the Provincial Grand Mas- it. My wife has become my inspira-
I am not a solicitor and I had the
ter and the 86 brethren who tion and kept me on the right road
same view a lot of people do,that
attended saying how to get where I want to be. We have
they would all be suit bound guys
pleased he was that they great communication.
with gold chain watches but our
had assembled for their
celebration at the birth- (cid:1) HOW did you two meet? guys are approachable and they do
place of the lodge. When I was a retail guy, she was want to make a difference.