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m Bridpoorrtt o r f w & West Bay e i v www.viewnews.co.uk PICK UP YOUR FREE COPY Est. 2006 Issue 556 Wednesday, January 25th 2017 Dorset County Hospital backs link with Yeovil DORSET County Hospital NHS Founda- by Trevor Bevins tion Trust has come out in favour of closer collaboration with Yeovil Hospital for ser- [email protected] vices for women and children. In a statement the trust says: “Our preferred so- “The NHS is facing rising and unsustainable lution for providing a sustainable and safe service costs to meet increasing demand, while trying to for women and children is to work with Yeovil improve the quality and consistency of care and District Hospital…A collaboration between DCH health outcomes. The Clinical Services Review of- and YDH has long been viewed as a desirable out- fers an opportunity to ensure the people of Dorset come by clinicians at DCH. Our consultant paedi- continue to receive safe and high quality health atricians and obstetricians will continue to work services. We support this approach to change with their colleagues in Yeovil on the best possible which has been driven by evidence, clinical lead- business cards solution for the local population.” ership and practicality.” flyers high quality The trust says that ‘no change’ is not an option In the statement trustees say they welcome the posters with increased workloads. proposed designation for Dorset County Hospital faastturnaround leaflets as the “planned care and emergency hospital with brochurees ddiiggiiittaall pprriiinntt 24/7 A&E”, believing this is best for local people. lletterhheaads “However, this proposed designation would not complimment slips mean ‘no change’ at DCH. 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LAURACockett joined Bridport Arts Centre should look out for at the arts centre this as the director in 2014. year? She was born in Winchester and fell in As ever, we’ve got a packed season of events, but HOSPITALS love with theatre through her school’s my pick would be E15in April. It’s a remarkable Dorset County Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 251150 Bridport Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 422345 drama club and amateur dramatics groups. show telling the true story of young mothers in Weymouth Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 251150 She studied drama at Liverpool John London who fought for decent housing - don’t Portland Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(01305) 820341 Moore’s University, then went on to com- miss it. DOCTORS Dorset Out of Hours GP Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0845 600 10 13 plete a post-graduate diploma in Produc- BThried pLyomrt eM Perdacictaicl eC e. n. .t .r e. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011320987)) 442412819965 tion Management with Hope Street (cid:2) WHATwould your three favourite theatre Kent House Medical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01297) 443399 Limited in Liverpool. productions be and why? Elms Medical Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01297) 561068 Laura’s first job was as an actress in an up- My three favourite shows we’ve had at BAC re- DDoErNsTetIS DTeSntal Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01202) 854443 dated version of Noah’s Arkon Fitzcarraldo, cently would be: CHEMISTS Britain’s only touring theatre ship, where 1. What I Learned from Johnny Bevan, written and Bridport Lloyds Pharmacy (call to check late opening hours) . . . . . . . . she sailed around the coast of Britain for performed by Luke Wright. This show left me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 424350 Bridport Co-op Pharmacy (call to check late opening hours) . . . . . . . . two summers playing to audiences from (and many others) open mouthed, it was a real . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 422100 Alderney to the Shetlands. tour de force in storytelling and language and Bridport Boots (call to check late opening hours) . . . .(01308) 422475 Lyme Regis Boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01297) 442026 After this, she embarked on a career as a got a well-deserved standing ovation. Luke is Charmouth Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01297) 560261 freelance actor and stage manager, work- back with us in June with his next show, so be Beaminster Chemist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 862288 Weymouth Lloyds Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 785484 ing in radio and live theatre before moving sure to catch it. DPoorrtclahnedst eBro Voitcst oPrhiaa rPmaarkc yP h. .a .r .m . .a .c .y . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011330055)) 822604400192 into project management and then pro- wchaarldlesn tgoi ntagl kth aabt otuhte ys ohmaveeth sienegn p. Trohvooseca atrivee t hoer 2. Don Quixote, by Little Soldier. This was one of SPORT & RECREATION ducing. moments that make all the hard work worth- the funniest shows I have ever seen, my face Bridport Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 427464 Laura was freelance from 2004 to 2009 while. heart from laughing. It was pretty interactive, too Beaminster Bfit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07792 791038 Weymouth College Sports Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 208713 then took up a post as a producer with an - one audience member found his head covered Budmouth Community Sports Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 830508 arts organisation, working mostly on com- (cid:2) WHATis currently happening at the venue? in shaving foam (he seemed ok with it!) and an- Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 266772 St Osmund’s Sports Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 756472 munity projects and medium outdoor At the moment, the charity is being supported other was treated to a romantic embrace. LIBRARY SERVICE events, before moving to Dorset and apply- by Arts Council England to increase our fundrais- 3. That’s Amore by Tmesis Theatre. This show was Bridport Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 422778 ing for the arts centre post. ing capacity. For every pound we raise, ACE will joyful, funny and hopeful with truly engaging Burton Bradstock Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 897563 Beaminster Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 862362 match it! So now is a brilliant time to give to BAC, performances. Tmesis are back with their new LCyhmarem Roeugtihs LLiibbrraarryy .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011229977)) 454630165410 (cid:2)WHATdo you like most about working in as any gift you give will be doubled. showHappy Hour on February 10th, so catch Dorchester Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 224440 the arts? 6 0 them while you can. WPoerytlmanodu tTho pLihbilrla Lriybr .a .r .y . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011330055)) 872602411701 My passion is live performance - nothing beats Portland Underhill Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 820149 this. You never know what might happen and the (cid:2) WHATdo you like most about Bridport? LOCAL COUNCILS audience can build a relationship with the per- Bridport is a remarkable town. I can’t think of an- DWoersste Dt oCrosuent tDyi sCtoriuctn Cciolu .n . c. i.l . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011330085)) 422221204080 formers and the event in a way that is not possi- other town of its size that has so such a varied Bridport Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 456722 ble with a screening or film. and busy cultural life. Beaminster Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 863634 My favourite events at BAC are those where the Lyme Regis Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01297) 445175 Charmouth Parish Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01297) 560826 audience gets the chance to meet the company (cid:2) WHATwould you like to see for Bridport Weymouth and Portland Borough Council . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 838000 and ask questions afterwards. The area of our Dorchester Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 265844 Arts Centre in the future? Portland Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 821638 work people know less about, is the community In the future, our goal is to be even busier than POLICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 work that we do. We do a lot of work with schools we are now, and welcome even more people TOURIST INFORMATION and are increasing the work we do with young though our doors each year. We are particularly BLyrimdpeo Rret gTiIsC T .I C. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..((0011320987)) 442442910318 people, through projects like our youth theatre. SECOND focusing on doing more with and for family au- Dorchester TIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 267992 It's so important that we make these opportuni- ties available to young people. diences from summer 2017 onwards, so that’s CITIZENS’ ADVICE Bridport CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01308) 456594 something for people to watch out for in out Weymouth CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 782798 (cid:2) WHATis the best thing about working at brochures. We love to see children coming out of Dorchester CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0845 231400 Bridport Arts Centre? INTERVIEW the theatre, perhaps having seen their first ever SAMARITANS Local helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(01305) 771777 There’s nothing like the feeling you get from a live show. It’s a privilege to be part of that expe- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 hour helpline successful event. Throngs of happy people leav- rience and we want more of that in the coming Answered locally in confidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0845 7697555 ing after a great show, or milling around after- months. YYoour locaal newwsspapper team... PHILIP EVVAANS JAMES COLES JJACKIE EVVAANS ALISON KING ANITTAA ROUTLEY HOWARD LARCOMBE STUARRRTT BROOM LISA BRIGHT FRANCESCCA EVVAANS LOTTIE WELCH TREVOR BEVVINS NAATTTAALIE EDMEADES ROB COOMBE Managing Director Assistant Group General GGeneral Manager Office Manager Accounts Manager Sports Editor Sports Reporter Sub Editor Lyme Regiss Editor Reporter Reporter - Group Sales Manager Assistant Sales Managerr Manager & Deputy Editor Weyymouth/Dorchhester 01297 446155 01297 446168 001297 446141 01297 300283 012997 446149 01297 446152 07966 1440429 01297 446141 01297 4461544 01297 446161 07763 535778 01297 446145 01297 446146 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] acccoouunts@@vviewneewws.coo.uk [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] frranceesccaa@@vviewwnews.coo.uk [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] rob.coombe@@vvieewwneewws.ccoo.uk GEMMA WHITTAAKER IZZY STREET JODIE GLLOOVER JULIE TWEEN ROB LARCCOMBE ADAM NEALE STEVE CHAN KKAAATTIE AUSTIN HAAYYLEY SAUNDERS SOPPHIE OO’’’CCCOONNELL BEN KIRKBBYY CHARLIE SUTTTTON ANDREEAA BUDDEN CLLAAIRE DENSLLOOOW Sales Executive Sales Executive Sales EExxecutive Reception & Production Manager Website Manager & Assisttant Web Designer Property Vieww Designer Designer Designer Designer Designer Credit Controller Accounts Assistant Sales Executive & Entertainmeent Editor Prrooduction Manager 01297 446153 01297 446156 01297 446166 01297 446169 01297 4461400 01297 446144 01297 446144 01297 446143 01297 446167 012997 446164 01297 446164 01297 4461667 01297 446148 01297 446159 [email protected] [email protected] jodie@@viewnews.co.uk [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] vview Published by Capital MMedia Newspapers Ltd, ffrom Unit 3, St Michael’’ss Buusiness Centre, Church SStreet, Lyme Regis, Dorsset DT7 3DB . . TTeelepphone: 01297 4466057 FFaaxx:: 0011229977 444455660077 E-mail: [email protected] WWeeb: www.vieewnews.co.uk nnewspapers www.viewnews.co.uk BRIDPORT Wednesday, January 25th 2017 3 Council tax precept rises for Bridport BRIDPORTresidents will be paying more in council tax this year to help prepare the town by Lottie Welch council for taking on more services due to local government reorganisation. Members of Bridport Town Council’s finance service delivery as you are taking on more ser- and general purposes committee voted to in- vices, make provision for potential service del- crease the tax precept by £33,909 – option egations that could come –potentially if we three –which would increase the annual charge get unitary authorities –continue to deliver for Band D households by 6.33 per cent to £11.60 town plan projects and maintain grant fund- and would raise £582,700, with an additional ing for community projects and support key £10,000 towards future delegated services. organisations, and that’s not just the youth Town clerk Bob Gillis presented three op- and community centre, it is also the arts cen- tions, with option two –which would increase tre, museum, the leisure centre and CAB.” the precept by £23,909 –being most favoured Cllr Anne Rickard spoke in support of option by the authority’s council tax working group three saying: “Considering the situation we are and giving the council a balanced budget. in now, 6p more a week to give us £10,000 Mr Gillis said: “As a town council we are doing more would make a huge, huge difference.” more and more in the town, obviously there is Cllr Kelvin Clayton said: “I would support that a cost to all of that. view totally, giving us the option of taking on “Some issues we need to look at – continued more services we don’t know are around the reduction of the council tax support grant, corner. The price to pay is very small.” that is going down year on year and next year Cllr Sarah Williams was also in support of op- will be the last year we get that funding, but it tion three due to the possibility of an increase means you will have to find in next year’s bud- in cuts when the unitary authorities come in. get £13,000. Cllr Keith Day and Cllr Sandra Brown spoke “You’re looking to meet the increased cost of in support of option two. (cid:2)PETERLynch (centre) and Tom (right) from Bridport Timber and Flooring offered their services and Wyvern Credit Union receives time for free to re-vamp the Lyric Theatre’s auditorium floor. Pictured with owner Niki McCretton (left) £20,000 grant from Lloyds Bank Lyric gets ‘new’ floor THE local Wyvern Credit Union, which has a Stephen Noakes, Lloyds Banking Group Am- branch in Bridport, has been awarded a bassador for the South West, said, “Credit £20,000 grant by Lloyds Banking Group. unions play a vital role in local communities THELyric Theatre in Barrack Street has a re-vamped “Tom, my main employee, and I put some time It will allow the credit union to provide more and these grants will help them to provide im- floor and will be able to offer more activities thanks aside in the run up to Christmas and did it. lending to its members. proved access to financial services in the South- to the generosity of a local company. “I think it is a good idea, a lot of the companies do Tim Topper from Wyvern Credit Union said: West. I am delighted with the announcement The auditorium floor in the venue – which is owned different events, but sometimes it is just nice to give "The timing of this grant couldn’t be better of these grants which underlines our commit- by Niki McCretton - was not fit for purpose and something back to Niki, who is so integral to Bridport after the Christmas period. It will help us to ment to help Britain prosper.” nearly damaged beyond repair when Peter Lynch of and it is not a big deal for companies to do that, they offer more financial services to the local com- Bridport Timber and Flooring offered his services for could just give a bit back – were saying thanks to munity. If anyone in our local community finds free and sanding and varnishing the floor. Bridport really.” He said: “I have two children and Niki has been The Lyric Theatre is home to Stuff and Nonsense themselves in this position, they can get in very integral in their lives, they always come along touring company, puppet workshops and Bearkat touch with us on Dorchester (01305) 268444." BOILERMAN and do activities here. Bistro as well as hosting numerous shows and events. Wyvern Credit Union is amongst 21 credit “We came to play in the day and I kept looking at Owner Niki McCretton said: “I just think it is amaz- unions across the country that are benefitting LTD 3791 the floor in the main theatre and I thought we are just ing that Pete and Tom have done this. from £1million in grants from Lloyds Banking OIL & GAS going to sand it and do it as a thank you for all the “Its huge and the floor makes a massive difference Group, delivered through the Credit Union things Niki does for Bridport. to that auditorium because it was very splintery, it was Foundation. HEATING & BOILER MAINTENANCE quite dry and it was getting damaged beyond repair Breakdown Repairs & Spares if we hadn’t done something about it. Dorset County SHIRE “It was on the top of my list as I had to get it done Telephone: 01308 424861 but how am I going to do it and Pete just said, oh we HOUSE OPEN could do it. Hospital backs “Even though I feel personally grateful, so many AFTERNOON hundreds of people are going to benefit from that link with Yeovil floor, we can have dance in there now with bare feet, we couldn’t do that before, we can clean it more eas- Wednesday ily, because it was becoming a problem to clean and actually everybody who uses that space now benefits 1st February 2017 from that and that is hundreds and hundreds of people FROM page 1 every year.” 2-4pm Niki is also seeking other local businesses who feel focus of CCG investment in the east and in Dorrcchester - Bridporrtt-LLLyyme Regis could offer their services to the theatre, such as lighting community services does not adversely impact Celebrating and carpets. services provided to patients in the west of the She added: “It would be wonderful for other com- county. WWaarm and friendly hoouseholds Dignity Day panies to gift a day or half a day, there is so much to “We are also encouraging our staff to respond Full support team on hand be done. to the consultation as local residents – they and “To me that is how I think the lyric should work, it their families are NHS patients too. We are also ££770000 per 44-we ekk stayy All welcome should feel like people can come and contribute and seeking professional views of our staff to feed Students out alldaayy wweekdaayys have a sense of ownership. into our formal trust response. Teas and cakes, pamper session, “Everyone is a volunteer here, including me, so we It is vital that local people respond to the con- Rewarding and fun exxperience manicures and massage don’t have paid staff, so if we had more time, we sultation through the channels set up by the could do so much more. Clinical Commissioning Group – online or by Email: “It is people like Pete who come in and gift their filling out the printed consultation document Phone Marie on 01297 442483 or 07545 352588 time and suddenly the lyric is able to flourish because questionnaire. Copies are available around [email protected] email : [email protected] it is those hours of people’s time which is what will Dorset County Hospital, including the main re- (Host Family Serviices) Sidmouth Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3ES make it more successful.” ception area. 4 Wednesday, January 25th 2017 WEST DORSET www.viewnews.co.uk Police crackdown on View Family Announcements drivers using phones Ethel Way A year has passed, with sadness in our hearts. For a very special someone, DORSETPolice is working with drivers also risk going to court if enforcement takes place all year from whom we had to part. police forces nationally in the they offend twice, with a possible round, recent findings underline Love David and Peggy first series of enforcement cam- fine of up to £1,000 and at least a the importance of campaigns that and family xx paigns to crackdown on those six-month driving ban. aim to make using a mobile who use their phones when driv- Inspector Matt Butler, from the phone when driving as socially ing. Alliance Roads Policing depart- unacceptable as drink or drug During the week-long cam- ment, said: “It has been illegal to driving. Congratulations paign, which is running from use a hand-held phone or similar “It is plausible that the percent- (cid:6)(cid:2)(cid:8)(cid:5)(cid:8)(cid:7)(cid:1)(cid:7)(cid:3)(cid:6)(cid:4)(cid:8) Monday, January 23rd to Sunday, device while driving or riding a age of motorists who use their on the birth of your beautiful baby girl January 29th, offenders will be motorcycle since December mobile phone at the wheel is reminded of the dangers of being 2003. However, many motorists even higher than the research (cid:3)(cid:4)(cid:9)(cid:12)(cid:10)(cid:5)(cid:11)(cid:11)(cid:8)(cid:2)(cid:6)(cid:10)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:1)(cid:9)(cid:12)(cid:12) distracted at the wheel, and the still fail to see that it is not possi- suggests, which is why enforce- Born 17th January, upcoming legislative changes on ble to use a phone and be in ment efforts must be supported weighing 7 pounds 15.5 ounces. mobile phone offences. proper control of a vehicle. by changes in drivers’ attitudes if Wishing your new little family so much Motorists caught using a mo- “Whatever the reason for using we are to succeed in keeping our love & happiness. bile phone are currently given a mobile device when driving – roads safe.” three penalty points and a mini- texting, scanning a newsfeed or Martyn Underhill, Dorset po- Love from Charlie & Mark xxx mum fine of £100. streaming video content – it can lice and Crime Commissioner, Under the new rules, which are wait until your journey is over. said: “A licence to drive can be anticipated to come into effect on Nothing is more important than lethal in the wrong hands. Police march 1st, drivers can expect to your safety and the safety of road officers cannot be everywhere Pete Ellingham receive six points on their licence users around you.” and the responsibility to drive and a £200 fine. A report published by the RAC safely should not be dependent Happy 40th Birthday These changes, which apply to in September 2016 stated that 31 on the risk of being caught. England, Scotland and Wales, per cent of drivers now admit to “All motorists have a funda- With love always will have a significant impact on using a mobile phone when driv- mental responsibility to behave From Lisa, Molly & Oscar xxxx young drivers, who risk having ing, up from eight per cent in with due care and attention, drive their licence revoked following a 2014. safely and ensure they do not put first offence. More experienced Inspector Butler added: “While themselves or others in danger.” Dorset NHS consultation – don’t lose your say Hollie Beckett THEDorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) “Fill in your questionnaire and send it back. If you Happy 6th Birthday is urging everyone to return their consultation don’t fill it in, you don’t get a say – it is as simple as questionnaires by February 28th or risk not hav- that. 27-01-2017 ing a say in the future of the NHS in Dorset. “The NHS is vitally important to us all, and Love Granny and Grandad Beckett The message comes as Dorset nears the final these decisions really will affect everyone. month of its consultation on how the county’s “It is in your best interests to read the docu- community and hospital-based services are or- ment, fill in your questionnaire and return it to ganised. the freepost address before the closing date.” GIVE YOUR Everyone using NHS services in Dorset has The consultation document and questionnaire been encouraged to read the consultation doc- are available online at www.dorsetvision.nhs.uk business ument, produced by the CCG, and to fill in a or from hospitals and GP surgeries across Dorset. questionnaire on the proposals. 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New ways of measuring schools were The average score is 48.5 and the Sir “Of the new measures we welcome Lights donations thanks introduced this year and include a John Colfox Academy scored 50.4 and the recognition of the attainment of chil- Progress 8 score and Attainment 8 score. Beaminster School scored 47.8. dren in a wider range of subjects, which (cid:2)I WOULDlike to say thank you to everyone who The Progress 8 score shows how much Both schools did better than the na- helps recognise the importance of all gave donations for my Christmas lights display, progress pupils at the school made be- tional average when it came to how subjects being taught in school, not just which raised £130 for the Dorset and Somerset Air tween the end of Key Stage Two and the many students received A* to C grades English and maths. Ambulance. end of Key Stage Four. in GCSE English and maths, with 60 per “Our Attainment 8 score places us ELIZABETH WRIGHT, The average score is 0 but if the score cent at Colfox and 61 per cent at nicely above the national average and Skilling, Bridport is below -0.5, the school may come Beaminster School. compares very favourably in Dorset and Wreath workshop success under increased scrutiny and receive ad- David Herbert, headteacher at the Sir is testament to so many high A and A* ditional support. John Colfox Academy, said: “The per- grades being achieved, and it is great to Beaminster School scored -0.28 and formance measures being used from this see these students now studying suc- (cid:2)THEHighway Farm Charity Xmas wreath-mak- the Sir John Colfox Academy scored - year are much different from what have cessfully at A level in our sixth form. ing workshop seems to have become a regular 0.09. been used before. “We are pleased to be at, or above, na- community event and this year we have raised a The Attainment 8 score is based on “The league tables only show a tiny tional averages in all of these new mea- how well pupils have performed in up to snapshot about student achievement in whooping £1,100 for the Dorset & Somerset Air sures in the first year they have been AWmeblul ldanocnee. ladies, thank you for coming and spe- New website for Visit Dorset umsaendy a sncdh oonoels .that has not been easy for (cid:2) HEADTEACHER of Colfox School, David Herbert cial mention to the helpers for their continued sup- “We are really pleased with the results port. VISITDorset, a tourism two million visits each website is now fully re- from 2016 and the results from individ- bles provide a range of government led Sixty ladies gathered in the Tithe Barn at partnership of Dorset year. sponsive with a con- ual subjects that don’t appear in these ta- indicators by which parents can assess Symondsbury and we all had great fun and much local authorities with It was initially temporary look and feel bles that have exceeded national high school success. merriment creating beautiful wreaths, helped with support from more launched in 2009 and is and the Visit Dorset grade passes. English 77 per cent, “Most importantly, schools need to en- a little mulled cider and lots of cake! than 600 local busi- now a recognised and team will continue to physics 93 per cent, biology 91 per cent, sure that students are prepared, and en- Please extend my thanks to the Colfoxes for the nesses, is preparing to well established site of- work with New Mind, a chemistry 88 per cent, food technology abled, to continue into further education use of their lovely venue. launch its redeveloped fering support for global new-media spe- 78 per cent, history 78 per cent, RS 81 or training. PAULINE BALE, website with an exclu- Dorset’s tourism busi- cialist which works with per cent and statistics 100 per cent de- “Therefore, I am delighted that our Highway Farm sive event at Athel- nesses whilst providing more than 100 tourist serve a specific mention. broad and balanced curriculum, includ- hampton House. visitors to the site with destination clients, on a “Of course we must all remember that ing art and technology, has ensured that The official tourism all the necessary tools phased programme of these results belong to the children and 99 per cent of our students have met this Anonymous letters will not be published except in website for Dorset is to easily plan and book development to build are the results of years and years of hard goal and that our sixth form, with an av- special circumstances. Letters may be edited to fit www.visit-dorset.com their visit to Dorset. on the success of the work and commitment.” erage points score of 34.33, is rated the space available. The views expressed in letters are those of the author and not necessarily of this newspaper. and currently receives The redeveloped website. Keith Hales, headteacher at Beamin- best in West Dorset and in the top 12 per ster School, said: “The performance ta- cent of the country.” LLyyme Bay Meddical and Dental Pracctice Our specialists will maintain yoour oral health For many years, dentists only put fillings and removed teeeth. These days, patients go to dentists to improve their looks. Renata has recently joined the team at LLyyme Bay Dental Practice. 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Contact reception on 01297 443399or visit our website wwww..kenthousehealthcentre.org.uk for more information LLyyme Bay Medical & Dental Practice, Kent House Health Centre, Silver St, Lyme Regis DT7 3HT 6 Wednesday, January 25th 2017 BRIDPORT www.viewnews.co.uk Bridport joins ‘Bridges Not Walls’ worldwide Trump protest BRIDPORTjoined cities and towns tional and wasn’t negative but said across the world on Friday (January this is not what we all want and stand 20th) to take part in a global demon- in solidarity with people who are vul- stration. nerable and likely to be excluded. People in all parts of the world “I think there are so many people came together for the Bridges Not who want to do something positive Walls banner drop, which took place because we don’t want to meet hate on Donald Trump’s inauguration day, with hate.” to send the message that people are Judith Rutherford, who is from building bridges, not walls, to a Delaware in America but has been a peaceful and just world rid of oppres- Bridport resident for 35 years, also sion and hatred. took part in the demonstration. Dozens of Bridport residents and She said: “There are 450 demon- visitors took to East Bridge with ban- strations going on in the United ners and signs stating ‘Bridges Not States and as an American living here Walls’, ‘Hope not Hate’ and ‘Still I and cant be there, this is a good place Rise’. as any to do it. Resident Louise Heatley encour- “It’s a global thing, it is not just aged people to get involved and at- about the United States, it is about tend the event. the whole world, so rather than sit She said: “It is a national action, we watching the inauguration, were here thought it was really important to do and we are making a gesture.” something on the day of Trump’s in- Visitors to the town also joined the auguration that wasn’t confronta- crowd, including Jenny Langley (cid:2) TOP: Visitors and residents lined East Bridge in Next WATAG meeting the town to protest (cid:2) RIGHT: Signs included ‘Bridges Not Walls’ and ‘Still I Rise’ THEnext meeting of the West Everyone is welcome to at- (cid:2) OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Dozens of people came to- Dorset Western Area Trans- tend and there will be a gether in Bridport to take part in the Bridges Not port Action Group (WATAG) democratic session in which Walls demonstration will be held on Thursday, Jan- people can ask new questions (cid:2) OPPOSITE PAGE BELOW: Bridport resident uary 26th at the WI Hall in about local bus and rail ser- Louise Heatley (second left) encouraged residents North Street at 6.30pm. vices. and visitors to take part 8 Wednesday, January 25th 2017 WEST DORSET www.viewnews.co.uk Beaminster leads after first round of Rotary’s Youth Speaks Competition BEAMINSTERSchool came out on top in the The adjudicators were Susan Moores, Keith Ould was their proposer. The award for the best speaker of the evening first round of the Rotary Club of Bridport’s Youth Brown and David Powell and the judges com- A team from Beaminster School also won the went to Emily Hendry of the Sir John Colfox Speaks competition, which took place at Burton mended the participants on their ability to recover senior competition, with Ellen Ashley presenting Academy, whose presentation on the subject Bradstock Village Hall. their composure where they felt the effects of the question ‘are we ever grown up?’ ‘start where you are, use what you have, do what Teams from the Sir John Colfox Academy and nerves and carry on with their presentations. The presentation was thoughtful and humorous you can’ was fluent, thoughtful and eloquent. Beaminster School took part, with competitors The winners of the intermediate competition and Jess Teversham supported Ellen in the chair The Rotary Club’s president Roger Stoodley aged 11 to 13 for the intermediate competition were Beaminster School, who chose the topic ‘do and Jemima Broomfield was the proposer. presented the certificates. and 14 to 17 for the senior competition – both we have too many won by Beaminster School. words?’ Topics covered included: do we have too Their speaker Alfie many words?; keep calm and carry on; are we Webb excellently de- ever grown up?; start where you are, use what veloped this theme, you have, do what you can and laborious lan- Ben Leather chaired guages. the team and Nathaniel Free prostate cancer blood tests FREEblood tests are being offered The testing is conducted by to those at risk of developing trained phlebotomists who take prostate cancer in Bridport. samples which are then sent to a In the UK around 42,000 men are laboratory in London for analysis. diagnosed with prostate cancer These tests have been carried out each year. Almost 11,000 men die of throughout the UK by support or- this disease annually, but if caught ganisations including branches of in the early stages, before any PCaSO in Hampshire and Sussex. symptoms develop, the cure rates, Rotary, Lions, masons and sports which have dramatically improved centres in Bridport, Weymouth and over recent years, are now more Dorchester have also promoted than 80 per cent. similar events. A simple blood test called the ‘PSA More than 60,000 men in the UK test’ can determine whether you are have been tested and in Dorset, to at risk, but this is not currently rou- date, the figure is almost 3,000. tinely offered to men by the NHS. Results are obtained within a few Dorset Prostate Cancer Support Or- days. ganisation (PCaSO), in conjunction Tests are in 20 minute appoint- with the New-Man Prostate Cancer ments and to book call Paul Nichols, Support Group, will be offering free of New-Man Prostate Cancer Sup- PSA testing in Bridport on Saturday, port Group, on 01308 458222 or Jim February 11th at Bridport United Davis, chair of PCaSO, on 01202 (cid:2) BEAMINSTERSchool intermediate winners, Alfie Webb, Ben Leather and Church hall from 9.20am to 1pm. 580436. Nathaniel Ould with Bridport Rotary Club’s president Roger Stoodley Struggli teeDDeeettnhht??urreess oorr mmiisssing ssImmmmFiiipllneelda.notust chaann hhellp you Call 01297 529255 www.lymebayden try.co.uk Temple House, 63 Broad Street, Lyyme Regis, DTT7 3QF r yden try.co.uk www.viewnews.co.uk BRIDPORT Wednesday, January 25th 2017 9 Blind club’s New Year starts with old year’s quiz (cid:2) MEMBERSof Bridport Blind Club started the New Year with a quiz of the year 2016 and general knowledge. The group enjoyed a music round as well as homophone brainteasers before an after- noon tea with cakes. The club meets twice a month for a talk, chat and afternoon tea. Anyone interested in joining should call 01308 898484 or emailing ian.ibbotson@btin- ternet.com. Transport to meetings can generally be provided. FFAAMILLYY RUN TTyyyytherleigh INDEPENDENT Anonymous donors enable local BUSINESS BAATHROOMS & KITTCCHENS wwww.tythhherleighbathrooms.co.uk project to work with younger pupils THEASPIRE Project has re- supporting young people to- lected as one of the first bene- BBAATTTHHRROOOOOOOOMM BBEEDDRROOOOMMSS KKIITTCCHHEENNSS ceived funding to work with a wards realising a positive fu- ficiaries of Co-op’s Local younger age group within the ture. Community Fund, in which WWEETTRROOOOMMSS SSHHOOWWEERRSS BBAATTHHSS T MODERN TRADITIONAL SLIDIN MODERN TRADITIONAL BESPOKE Sir John Colfox Academy. “Unusually, they seek no one per cent of what members The local group, organised publicity for themselves, and spend on own brand products through Bridport Supporting this is to be respected.” goes towards supporting local Training (BEST), offers help ASPIRE coordinator and projects. and support with employment award-wining teacher, trainer Further funding has also be and skills. and tutor, Charlotte Storey, is contributed by Bridport Town Arthur Woodgate, project now a regular face at the Council and Allington Parish founder and voluntary man- academy, working in partner- Council. ager, said: “In a way it is back ship with staff from the Mr Woodgate said: “The to our roots. ASPIRE was cre- school’s pastoral care and in- work in the academy setting is ated more than six years ago clusion team. very important, especially with to support young people un- Headteacher David Herbert so many pressures now on certain of their future and said: “It is absolutely terrific to young people to achieve. struggling to cope with uncer- have the support of Project “But it is equally important tainty. ASPIRE and to have Charlotte to offer support within the “More recently we have fo- available to help work with community itself, where life’s cused on the 19 and upwards some of our students. pressures can be just as de- age group, and frankly this “Supporting students’ aspira- manding and perhaps particu- was to ensure that we could tions and positive mental access the funding necessary health is very important to us larly daunting to those facing to keep such a successful piece and this support will enable us them for the first time.” of work alive.” to do this more effectively. In order to support this ex- FREE PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICE So successful has the project “We are very grateful for the tended work, a town-centre been, that it has attracted sub- support on offer.” base has been identified for stantial local funding to work This new development is in use in the near future and this with the academy. The source partnership with local charity is being offered free of charge We off er supplyy only or we can fully prrojject manage your of the funding is confidential. Bridport Young Persons Ac- in order to support this impor- Mr Woodgate added: “Suf- tion Trust (BYPAT). tant work. bathroom or kitchen installation from start to finish! fice to say that this a local or- Initiated by BYPAT chair For more information email ganisation dedicated to Phil Lathey, it has been se- [email protected] NEW DISPLAYS COMING SOON TEL 01460 221639 OPEN MON-FRI 9AM-5.300PM SSAAAATTTT 99AAMM-2222PPMM TYTHERLEIGGH BATHROOMS LTTD, CHHARD ROAD, (cid:2) The ASPIRE project has received funding to work with a younger group of the Sir John Colfox TYTHERRLEIGH, AXMINSTER, EXX13 7BE Academy students. Pictured (left to right) headteacher David Herbert, coordinator Charlotte Storey and founder and manager Arthur Woodgate 10 Wednesday, January 25th 2017 WEST DORSET www.viewnews.co.uk Police Snowdrop Sundays report THE first of this year’s Mapperton House’s Snowdrop Sundays will start next month on Sunday, February 5th and Sunday, February 12th. The gardens, near Beaminster, will be open DORSETPolice are appealing for witness or from 11am to 4pm and admission costs £4.50 anyone with information on the following for adults while under 16s are free. crimes to contact them on 101 quoting the rel- Teas, coffees and cakes will be available at evant occurrence number. the Sawmill Café. (cid:2) Sometime between 12noon on Saturday, Proceeds will support the National Gardens January 7th and 1pm on Tuesday, January Scheme and gardeners’ charity Perennial. 10th, both the front and rear number plates were stolen from an Audi A1 parked in Provi- dence Place, Bridport. Occurrence number Warning after 55170004600. (cid:2) Between 12.30pm and 2pm on Sunday, Jan- theft from vehicle uary 15th, a grey Volvo V50 parked in North Chideock was broken into. The window of the vehicle was smashed and a bag containing POLICE in Bridport are urging people not to credit cards and other valuables was stolen. leave valuable belongings in unattended vehicles Occurrence number 55170007218. after a wallet was stolen last week. Alternatively, anyone with information can The vehicle was parked at Langdon Woods last contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 Thursday (January 19th) afternoon when the wal- 555 111 or at www.crimestoppers-uk.org let was taken. A spokesperson for Bridport Police said: “We reiterate advice to not leave any items of value in GOT A STORY? vehicles when unattended. ‘Either leave them at home or take them with Call Lottie on 01297 446161 you, do not hide them. Theft from supermarket Unlock youur (cid:2) POLICEofficers in Bridport have released a buusiness ppotential CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in relation to a theft. A spokesperson said: “Bridport Police officer PC 2477 Barnes is investigating an alleged with Barterrcard theft that occurred in Morrisons, Bridport on December, 28th. We can now release an image of the man they wish to speak with. “ Anyone who recognises the person pic- tured is urged to come forward and provide us with information, if you can help you are asked to contact Dorset Police on 101 and quote crime occurrence number Gain extra sales, introduuctions to 55160193423.” new customer and a nooticeable Help available for depression edge over your compeetitors by usingg Bartercard. Barteercard is A DORSETNHS Trust is offer- math of family arguments can tor in depression. When we stop ing help and support for people all be contributing factors, caus- doing things we enjoy, we miss business tool offering yyou many who find themselves depressed ing negative thoughts and feel- out on positive experiences and at this time of year. ings. Add to this the typical pleasant feelings. unique advantages, inncluding People living across the decrease in leisure activities and “By setting small, manageable county are being reminded spending less time with friends tasks such as going for a five- guaranteed new customers, about the importance of seeking and it isn’t surprising that peo- minute walk, reading, or simply help and support if they feel ple can find themselves in a po- carrying out a hobby for a short improved cash flow andd reduced down or depressed, at what is sition of having more time to period of time means we are known to be one of the most think about their worries, and less likely to feel overwhelmed. cash expensess. challenging times of the year for not being able to do the things This leaves us feeling more our mental health. that would normally improve hopeful and motivated, reduc- The message comes from their mood.” ing the symptoms of depres- Meherzin Das, Professional Dorset HealthCare receives sion.” Lead for Psychology and Psy- more than 12,000 referrals a For anyone struggling with the Call: 0800 840 6333 chological Therapies at Dorset year for psychological therapies effects of depression, there is a HealthCare, who is urging peo- to help people suffering with range of help available locally. ple to focus on keeping busy anxiety or depression. They are NHS Choices (www.nhs.uk) or visit: www.bartercard.coo.uk and doing things to improve supported either through the has a dedicated section on their mood. confidential Steps2 Well- depression and its background. Meherzin said: “Many people being service (www.steps2well- Depression UK (www.depres- struggle with depression all year being.co.uk) or through sionuk.org) provides support round, but for some it can inten- Community Mental Health and advice and Blurt sify at this time of year. January Teams. (www.blurtitout.org) provides can be a time of stress and Dr Rachael Tanner, Clinical the same but in the form of worry which can trigger symp- Psychology Lead for Dorset email alerts. toms. HealthCare in North Dorset You can also call the Samari- “Christmas debt, returning to said: “Reducing our activity tans on 116 123, or use their text work and dealing with the after- levels is a big contributing fac- service via 07725 909090.

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