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LYME REGIS
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Wednesday, January 3rd 2018 Pick up your free copy
Council to spend at
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least £45k on toilets
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• CCarpets
LYME Regis Town Council is expected Francesca Evans from £44,000 to £86,000.
• Vinyl & LLVVT Flooring
to spend upwards of £45,000 on refur- Editor | [email protected] The council had budgeted £45,000 for the pro-
• Woods & Laminates ject in the current 2017/18 financial year and a
bishment of public toilets on Marine Pa-
they decided it would be more cost effective to further £45,000 in 2019/20.
rade, with members being told they
Call Steve, John or Sue. pay for a comprehensive refurbishment. The quotes were received after the British
have “got to get it right”. Toilet Association inspected all of Lyme’s pub-
Three companies were approached to provide
01305 753998 In June councillors considered spending be- lic toilets and released a report, which sum-
tween £14,830 and £18,500 on remedial repairs ideas and costs for refurbishing the Marine Pa- marised: “Whilst the majority of toilets visited
at the seafront toilets - which were closed for rade toilets and/or installing new toilets in the were in reasonable working order, the overall
www.carpetselecct.net several weeks last year due to problems - but nearby Jubilee Pavilion, with prices ranging perception felt was that these toilets were from
an older era and were crying out for some form
(cid:2) ORGANISERS of modernisation; and for someone to address a
UUnniitt 11, GGrroovvee TTrraaddiinngg EEssttaattee, have estimated number of inherent problems.”
Some of these inherent problems included a
Dorchesterr,, DT1 1ST that more than lack of signage directing the public to toilets;
600 brave swim-
anti-social behaviour in toilets, including alco-
mers welcomed
hol and substance abuse, homelessness and
in the new year
vandalism; cleaning schedules; and the acces-
by taking a dip at
sibility of toilets.
the annual Lyme The report continued: “Many of these [facili-
Lunge, watched ties] are showing extreme signs of age, wear
by a huge crowd and a clear lack of sufficient maintenance from
of 2,500. The the current service provider.
event was or- “The installation of stainless steel was en-
ganised by the couraged during the 90s and the 00s but in
Rotary Club of many councils these types of units have been
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Call for an awareness day over
Get in touch . . .
MANAGING DIRECTOR & EDITOR the amount of plastic in the sea
Philip Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
DEPUTY EDITOR
James Coles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
LYME REGIS EDITOR
Francesca Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
WEYMOUTH & DORCHESTER SUB-EDITOR
WEYMOUTH man Patrick Howie has launched and the plastic. to the sea – let’s protect it.
Lisa Bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
BRIDPORT & BEAMINSTER REPORTER an online petition lobbying the Government to “Boy, so much plastic - bags, bottles, straws, “A Government created day (or weekend) on
Lottie Welch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] create a national awareness day on the amount buds, string, containers - so much, every day. which all organisations can focus, increasing
WEYMOUTH & DORCHESTER REPORTER of plastic in the sea. “The experts say that within a few years, un- the sum of the parts. An annual reminder
Trevor Bevins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07763 535778 Mr Howie, who regularly swims in the sea, less we change, there will be more plastic in the around which organisations collaborate, for ex-
SPORTS EDITOR said: “There’s something umbilical about the sea than marine life! And it’s getting into our
Howard Larcombe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] sea: a sense of closeness, the sound, the colours, food chain; tiny particles appearing in our sea ample why not a cordon of sea protection festi-
SPORTS REPORTER vals around the coastal counties and working
the beaches, bird and marine life, living na- food. From land to sea and back again, maybe
Stuart Broom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07966 140429 harbours? Family, educational, fun, fish and
PRODUCTION MANAGER ture. we’re the ones committing suicide?” sea orientated?”
Rob Larcombe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] “As I swim along I see fish, crabs and differ- Mr Howie continued: “My idea is to get the
GROUP SALES MANAGER ent shells, sometimes a lobster and sometimes Government to create a national awareness Patrick’s petition needs 100,000 signatures by
Natalie Edmeades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] giant jellyfish. day specifically against plastic in the sea. April for it to be considered for debate in Par-
ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER “Then I see lost footballs floating away which There is no such dDay at the moment and it liament.
Rob Coombe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] I sometimes manage to rescue. Then I see the would be great if Britain were the first. To sign up, visit https://petition.parliament.
SALES EXECUTIVE
debris: the cans and crisp packets, the glass “We have great historical and cultural links uk/petitions/202198
Jodie Glover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
DISTRIBUTION Artists wanted
Alison Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
ACCOUNTS
Anita Routley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
for seaside
Info at a glance ...
improvement
HOSPITALS
Dorset County Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Bridport Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Weymouth Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] projects
Portland Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . ..[phone]
DOCTORS
NHS Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Bridport Medical Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
The Lyme Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] COULD you stop people littering Dorset's beau-
Kent House Medical Practice, Lyme Regis . . .[phone]
Barton House Medical Practice, Beaminster .[phone] tiful coastline? Or maybe you've got creative
Tunnel Road Surgery, Beaminster . . . . . . . . .[phone] ideas about how to regenerate seaside parts of
Elms Medical Centre, Charmouth . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Poole.
Abbotsbury Road Surgery, Weymouth . . . . .[phone]
Abbotsbury Road Surgery –Chickerell branch Artists are wanted for high-profile projects
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] working on two of Dorset Coastal Connections’
Lanehouse Surgery, Weymouth . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] initiatives. The first opportunity involves find-
Dorchester Road Surgery, Weymouth . . . . . .[phone]
Queens Avenue Surgery, Dorchester . . . . . . .[phone] ing ways to improve Shore Road Beach and
Atrium Health Centre, Dorchester . . . . . . . . .[phone] Branksome Chine and pays an artist fee of
CHEMISTS £9,000. The second seeks ideas for how to
Lloyds Pharmacy, Bridport (call to check late opening hours) change people’s behaviour and stop them litter-
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] ing our lovely beaches. It pays an artist fee of
Co-op Pharmacy, Bridport (call to check late opening hours)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] £7,000, plus a materials budget of £2,000.
Boots, Bridport (call to check late opening hours) . . . . . . . . . . Both projects recognise the importance of the
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Boots, Lyme Regis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] artists, who will have a creative input from the
The Pharmacy, Charmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] beginning. They will be working as part of a
Beaminster Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] cross-disciplinary team.
Boots, Dorchester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Victoria Park Pharmacy, Dorchester . . . . . . . .[phone] The anti-litter project is being led by Litter
Boots, St Mary Street, Weymouth . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Free Coast and Sea working with the Dorset
Boots, Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth . . . . . . .[phone] Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Food and Weldmar Snowdrop Services
Boots, Portland Road, Weymouth . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Lloyds Pharmacy, Weymouth . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Drink programme. It focuses on Bournemouth,
Day Lewis Pharmacy, Chickerell . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Weymouth, West Bay and Lyme Regis.
Boots, Easton Square, Portland . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Litter Free Coast and Sea aims to reduce ma-
Boots, Fortuneswell, Portland . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
rine and beach litter, and improve bathing WELDMAR Hospicecare is holding nine Beaminster, St Mary’s Churchon Tuesday
SPORT & RECREATION water quality along the Dorset coast. We have Snowdrop Services throughout the county 6th February at 11am
Bridport Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] some of the cleanest beaches and best bathing in February. Lyme Regis, St Michael the Archangel on
B! Health & Fitness, Lyme Regis . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] water quality in the country. Litter Free Coast
1610 Beaminster Sports and Leisure . . . . . . . .[phone] and Sea would like to help keep it that way and The charity’s Snowdrop Gardens and Walks Wednesday 7th February at 2.30pm
Weymouth College Sports Centre . . . . . . . . .[phone] were established to provide a lasting memo- Sturminster Newton ,The Railway Gardens
Budmouth Community Sports Centre, Weymouth make our beaches even better. Can you help? rial to those who were dear to the bereaved. on Monday 12th February at 11.30am
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Both these projects are part of the wider
Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre, Dorchester .[phone] Dorset Coastal Connections portfolio of 18 pro- The services are held in late winter when Shaftesbury, Bell Street United Churchon
St Osmund’s Sports Centre, Dorchester . . . .[phone] jects funded by the Coastal Community Fund snowdrops first appear, reminding people Monday 12th February at 3pm
LIBRARY SERVICE and coordinated by the Dorset Coast Forum, that the hope and warmth of spring are not Blandford, St Peter’s & St Paul’s Church
Bridport Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Burton Bradstock Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] who are working collaboratively with The Arts far away. on Tuesday 13th February at 2.30pm
Beaminster Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Development Company and the individual pro- The nine Snowdrop Services of Remem-
Lyme Regis Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] ject teams. brance in 2018 are : All are welcome to attend these services.
Charmouth Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Dorchester Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Deadline for the Poole regeneration project is If you wish, snowdrops may be planted in
Weymouth Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] January8th. Litter Free Dorset deadline is Jan- BridportSt Mary’s Churchon Thursday 1st memory of your loved one, and their name
Portland Tophill Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Portland Underhill Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] uary 19th. See The Arts Development Com- February at 11am included in the Snowdrop Memorial book
Chickerell Community Library . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] pany’s website for more details: Sherborne, Sherborne Abbeyon Friday which is kept in each location. Weldmar ask
LOCAL COUNCILS www.theartsdevelopmentcompany.org.uk 2nd February at 11am for a donation of £10 to cover costs; this do-
Dorset County Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Gillingham, The Cemetery Gardenson nation would be acknowledged by a com-
West Dorset District Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Bridport Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Saturday 3rd February at 11am memorative card.
Beaminster Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Stalbridge, The Pound Gardenson Sunday For more information call Weldmar’s Be-
Lyme Regis Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Charmouth Parish Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] 4th February 3pm reavement Services on 01305 215300.
Weymouth and Portland Borough Council . .[phone]
Chickerell Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Dorchester Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone]
Portland Town Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] 28 charged during Christmas driving campaign
POLICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
TOURIST INFORMATION A FURTHERnine people have been charged Throughout the month-long operation, offi-
Bridport TIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] with drink or drug driving offences as part of cers requested breath tests from all drivers
Lyme Regis TIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Dorset Police’s Christmas drink and drug involved in road traffic collisions, irrespec-
Dorchester TIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] driving campaign. tive of whether or not they suspected a drink
CITIZENS’ ADVICE They are due to appear at court in Poole and driving offence.
Bridport CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] Weymouth this month Drivers could expect to be tested during rou-
Weymouth CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0344 245 1291
Dorchester CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0845 231400 The campaign ran from Friday, December tine stop checks and if they were stopped for
SAMARITANS (cid:2)DON’T FEED THE GULLS: Fish and chips is 1st through to Monday, January 1st. A total of an offence. Drugwipe sample kits were used
Local helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[phone] part of the fun of the seaside, but the litter it 28 people have been charged with offences on drivers suspected of being unfit to drive
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24 hour helpline creates needs to be disposed carefully during the campaign. through drugs.
Answered locally in confidence . . . . . . . . . . . .0845 7697555
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No referral for CCG review
Health scrutiny committee votes not to send proposed health service changes to secretary of state
MEMBERS of the Dorset Health Lottie Welch Out of the eight councillors present at the WINDOW AND DOOR REPPAAIRS
Scrutiny Committee have voted not to Reporter | [email protected] meeting, three voted to refer the CSR to the
refer the Dorset Clinical Commission- health secretary and five voted against.
ing Group’s (CCG) Clinical Services Re- ensure that we can retain the response stan- However, the committee agreed to hold some
dards for the residents of Dorset.”
view (CSR) to the health secretary for Members heard from a number of local GPs detailed scrutiny work around the capacity and
independent review. that also gave their support to the proposals, as performance of the South Western Ambulance
The recommendation to refer the proposals well as Patricia Miller, chief executive of Service and transport arrangements related to
was brought to the committee by Councillor Dorset County Hospital. the changes.
Ros Kayes with councillors expressing con- However, Councillor Ros Kayes argued that Following the decision, Councillor Ros Kayes
cerns over travel times, lack of clear financial transport to the services for residents in rural said: “It is very sad that the undoubted pres-
planning, incomplete assessment of the impact areas was not adequate and the CCG should go sure brought to bear on the committee by the • EXPERT REPAIRS FOR UPVC WINDOWS
of the changes on vulnerable people, an overall some way to helping change that. CCG over the last few weeks has paid off. • DOORS AND CONSERVATTORIES
bed reduction in Dorset to 178 beds and the She said: “At every joint health scrutiny com- “It still remains the case that the issue of ac- • ANY AGE ANY MAKE WE H AVE TTHE SOLUTIONS
dagoCrwoenuegndr caiwldlieot rhosf Ptohof eot lheoe hr icogosipmniatmal li tmAte&oetE iuo.nna nthimato uwsalys mrcaoiimtstemedeu,, tnhtiheti efe asrc hut arthsa alb te tterhnai nsr saipsis oienrdta .cicsessusei bhlea tso bloeceanl cDeosrss etot saenrdv itchees ifsosru pee oopf lter ainn sWpoerstt hanavde N boerethn • MIS•T ELDO CAKNSD H CINOGNEDSE HN ASANTDD ELDE SGLASS
brought forward by Councillor Kayes and was “When a body like the CCG refuses to listen to fudged and if proposals go ahead as they stand, • RUBBER SEALS AND MAINTTENANCE
referred to the Joint Health Scrutiny Commit- you, what alternative do you have but to hold it will cause real hardship. DON’T DESPAIR WE CAAN REPAIR
tee – which represents Poole, Bournemouth, their feet to the fire and I am convinced that “I am pleased to have secured a scrutiny of the
Hampshire and Dorset – but they voted against this is the only way that these issues will be transport arrangements as well as of ambu- PPhhoonnee:: ((0011330055)) 777722334444
it. properly addressed. lance travel times, but these will be meaning- Mobile: [phone]
The Dorset Health Scrutiny Committee could “They said (at the joint meeting the week be- less unless the CCG puts funding into
still legally refer the matter to the health secre- fore week) that it is Dorset County Council’s re- improving these areas. E-mail: [email protected]
tary, but voted not to at its meeting last week. sponsibility to deal with transport subsidies “Seventy-five thousand people in Dorset
Residents came out to voice their support for and they weren’t going to help in any way. signed petitions about the CSR and their con-
the referral and concerns were raised on ambu- “Yet the rural proofing policy from DEFRA cerns have now been ignored by the committee.
lance response and travel times, as well as says that bodies changing public services
“The result on Kingfisher and paediatricsis
rural transport and residents being able to ac- should consider actively financially supporting BOILERMAN
brilliant, but must be taken with caution; the
cess the hospitals when services are integrated community transport schemes.
and moved across the county. “I don’t know what other way we have to get proposals have been delayed because of circum- LTD
Councillors also received a presentation from the CCG to listen to the changes we need.” stances in Somerset and are being reviewed in 3791
members of Dorset CCG on where they were Before a vote took place, Bill Pipe, chairman the future. OIL & GAS
with the proposals, which were given the sup- of the committee, said: “To vote to continue “I am absolutely sure that the fight will have
port of the South Western Ambulance Service. with the referral when it does not meet the cri- to go on.” HEATING & BOILER MAINTENANCE
Adrian South, deputy clinical director at teria for referral to the secretary of state would
Breakdown Repairs & Spares
South Western Ambulance Service, said: “The be the wrong thing to do and clinicians support - COUNCIL MEETING DATES
ambulance service perspective is we accept the changes proposed. Telephone: [phone]
there will be an impact on our service. We are “We have five years to implement any change, (cid:2)January 9th 2018 - Planning, 7pm
very confident with the modelling and verified to vote for a referral will gain you a few (cid:2)(cid:2)JJaannuuaarryy 1107tthh -- THouwmna Mn aRneasgoeumrceenst, &7p Hmighways, 7pm
it against actual patient time. brownie points with your electorate, only to see
“We are working very closely with the CCG to the referral dismissed by the secretary of state.
make sure whatever is needed of the ambu- “We need to trust the CCG and let them get on
THE UP
lance service is appropriately commissioned to with what they need to do.”
Public toilets: councillors told
they have ‘got to get it right’ YOOUR SLEEEVE
(cid:3)CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Councillor Steve Miller said the report of-
couraging to malevolent attack and a feeling of fered a “very clear way forward” and proposed
poor quality. There are alternative materials approving the funding for the refurbishment of

that were developed for use in prisons and hos- the toilets in the budget for the coming finan-
pitals that look more like stoneware – but cial year.
posses the strength of steel and therefore stand He added that the council should also con-
up to the harshness of attacks. sider improvements to the Candles on the Cobb
“With some consideration and a reasonable pavilion, where toilets were in a “very, very
budget, some substantial changes could be poor condition”. Call Rob Coombbe on 01297 446146
made to increase the realm of provision and Town clerk John Wright commented: “We
also to update and beautify the current infras- have really got to know what we want to pro- or email [email protected]
tructure so that Lyme Regis appears to care duce and then seek competitive tenders against
about its visitors, tourists and residents and that sum of money, which may exceed what we
puts on a welcoming atmosphere for everyone have here.”
needing relief & entering the toilets.” He said that work could start at the Marine
Referring specifically to the Marine Parade
Parade toilets in April, with temporary toilet
toilets, the report said the facilities were
provision provided, so the improved facilities
“pushed to almost breaking point” during busy
could be open in time for summer.
periods, adding: “These facilities are not in
“There’s been so much criticism of the public
keeping with the overall perceptive beauty of
toilets we have got to get it right,” he added.
the town and surrounding areas.”
Councillor Brian Larcombe added: “It’s indis-
However, it was toilets at the Candles on the
putable that we do have to have these toilets
Cobb pavilion in Anning Road playing field
fixed, we do need to spend this sort of money
that were described as the “greatest cause for
and perhaps a bit more.”
concern” as they had suffered an increasing
However, Councillor Stan Williams said that
level of anti-social behaviour, including mali-
cious damage and evidence of arson. refurbishing the toilets would not last if they
Councillors considered the report at a meet- facilities were not looked after properly.
ing just before Christmas. “You’re a bit deluded in believing that if you
Councillor Derek Hallett expressed concern spend a lot of money on toilets they’re going to
about the cost of maintaining public toilets, if be perfect. Within three hours on a busy after-
the town council were to take on responsibility noon, if you don’t have staff to keep them
for more facilities from West Dorset District clean… they’re not self cleaning toilets.
view
Council in the future. “The devil is in the detail, easy to clean is one
“Some members here are keen on taking on of the secrets. But the only thing that’s really
another eight or nine toilet blocks and that going to keep them in good condition is having from
means, if we’re going to do them up proper, the right staff.”
we’d have to spend another three quarters of a Members approved funding for the refurbish- newspapers
million, on top of this,” he commented. ment of the toilets in the budget.
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Carols get community into festive spirit
ONE of the biggest ever crowds enjoyed the
traditional Carols Around the Tree event in
Lyme Regis just before Christmas.
Residents and visitors lined Broad Street
on around the town’s Christmas tree on Sat-
urday, December 23rd for the annual carol
service, organised by the Rotary Club of
Lyme Regis.
Town crier Alan Vian acted as MC for the
evening, and favourite carols were accom-
panied by Lyme Regis Town Band.
Among those attending was the Mayor of
Lyme Regis, Councillor Michaela Ellis, and
her husband Alan, and Deputy Mayor, Coun-
cillor Steve Miller, and his wife Heather.
Rotarians served mince pies and soup,
supplied by the Royal Lion Hotel.
A spokesperson for the Rotary Club said:
(cid:2)A HUGE crowd lines Broad Street for the event with carols accom- “What a turnout! Various estimates of num-
panied by Lyme Regis Town Band (below) bers ranged from 500 to 1,000 but who
cares who's right? It was a great night, the
community getting together in such a
friendly and traditional way to celebrate the
coming of Christmas.”
President of the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis,
Les Baker, has extended his heartfelt thanks
to the town band and all who helped with
the event and attended.
The club’s Christmas collection, which in-
cluded money taken at the carol service,
raised £1,200 which will be donated to this
(cid:2)THOSE joining in the carols
year’s chosen charity, The HorseCourse,
included the Mayor of Lyme
which helps young people with mental
Regis, Councillor Michaela
health issues.
Ellis, and her husband Alan
The club would also like to thank the Fudge
(left), and Deputy Mayor, Coun-
Kitchen and Bell Cliff cafe in Broad Street
cillor Steve Miller (far right),
and Morgans in Charmouth for offering reg- and his wife Heather
ular hot drinks to collectors.
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Lyme leads the way with Community Land Trust
AFFORDABLE housing pioneers Council – is encouraging more tremely well with the opportunity for briefholder for West Dorset District done.”
in West Dorset threw open their communities to start CLTs and people to share knowledge, compare Council, said: “There are other com- There are currently CLTs in Symene,
doors for a celebration of ground- take advantage of £2million of experiences and exchange ideas.” munities who could benefit from this Toller Porcorum, Marshwood, Buck-
breaking Community Land Trust funding to support projects across There have been 62 affordable homes kind of development. We want to get land Newton, with others active in
projects. their areas. developed by CLTs in West Dorset, in- the word out that it can be done, it’s Powerstock, Bridport, Dorchester,
More than 50 people attended the Delegates at the event – includ- cluding 15 off Timber Hill in Lyme not impossible.” Bishop’s Caundle, Broadwindsor,
event, which included visits to ing councillors, community Regis, which are nearing completion. The CLT event, the first of its kind, Lyme Regis and Upper Frome Valley.
trailblazing developments in groups and CLT members – heard The Symene and Marshwood develop- also included a presentation by Steve Talks are ongoing for others in Wey-
Lyme Regis, Symene and Marsh- presentations at Bridport Leisure ments are already fully occupied. Watson of the Wessex CLT Project, mouth and Portland and opportunities
wood. Centre before touring the local The Lyme Regis development, to be which has helped many communities are being explored in North Dorset.
West Dorset is leading the way sites. known as Garmans Field, is being de- develop their schemes. Opening Doors aims to encourage
nationally with 10 active Commu- Paul Derrien, housing enabling veloped in partnership with Yarling- He said: “West Dorset is possibly fur- greater construction of a mix of qual-
nity Land Trusts (CLTs), which is team leader for North Dorset Dis- ton Housing Group and CG Fry & Son, ther ahead than most districts in the ity homes of all tenures with a target
among the highest number in any trict Council, West Dorset District and the houses are now ready for allo- country and the council’s support has of 20,000 properties by 2033.
council district in the country. Council and Weymouth & Port- cation. been a big factor. It is really positive For more information visit
CLTs are being progressed by land Borough Council, said: “CLTs Councillor Tim Yarker, housing and demonstrates just what can be www.openingdoorsdorset.co.uk
communities with the support of are a valuable way of helping to
councils to provide much-needed meet significant local housing (cid:2)LYME Regis lifeboat
low-cost housing for local people. need.
The council’s new Opening “We have an impressive number crew didn’t have to
Doors campaign – launched with already but we want to see more wait long for their
North Dorset District Council and projects coming forward. first shout of 2018, as
Weymouth & Portland Borough “The networking day went ex- they were called out
on New Year’s Day fol-
lowing reported that
up to three people
had been cut off by
the tide on the beach
between Lyme Regis
and Charmouth. The
crew were called out
at 4.20pm and were
quickly on the scene
east of the harbour. It
was soon established
that one man was in-
volved and was able
to leave the beach,
making his own way
to safety. He was
then met by coast-
guards ashore and
(cid:2)MORE than 50 people attended a Community Land Trust networking the lifeboat crew
day in West Dorset, including a visit to the Garmans Field site off Timber were stood down.
Hill in Lyme Regis
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View View from the
of the week:
churches
MEMORIES, by Sue Kennedy
The photo left was
taken from Lang-
moor Gardens in
SO, unfortunately it’s happened again. A ve-
Lyme Regis at night
hicle has knocked the overhanging upper
on January 4th
window of the listed Guildhall building, and
2017 by Sue
pieces from the structure have been torn off.
Kennedy, the day
Of course, the present-day vehicles are
after her husband
large, and the bends there are tight and nar-
died - hence the row – all of which leads to a very difficult
title ‘Memories’ - scenario for the drivers.
and she requested It is certain that the driver of the lorry in
that it be published question would not have wished for this, or
as ‘View of the done it intentionally – it was a very difficult
Week’ this week in manoeuvre. He (or she) had to trust to their
his memory. own judgement, and unfortunately it let
them down, and the fact that they got it
If you have a photo wrong is there to see.
you’d like to share At the beginning of 2018 I have been think-
ing about what the year ahead may have in
of a view or event in
store. Will there be any large problems fac-
Lyme Regis, email it
ing me; will I have to navigate any ‘tight
to francesca@
bends’ thrown up by difficulties that may
viewnews.co.uk
occur in life; will I make it without any un-
with a short caption
fortunate ‘knocks’?
and your name
I personally do not make New Year resolu-
tions, and sometimes my judgement in solv-
Bee enthusiast to give talk for ing issues may not be too good, but I do
Common sense
greatly value the verses in the Bible which
say: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
U3A and Turn Lyme Green
and lean not unto your own understanding.
with money 3 In all your ways acknowledge Him and He
On Friday 12th January, the Heritage BBC2’s ‘Gardeners’ World’. shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs Chapter
Coast University of the Third Age A social gathering with wine, juice 3 verses 5 & 6).
(U3A) and Turn Lyme Green join and nibbles at no charge to mem- There is an invitation to see the film ‘God’s
forces to welcome North Dorset bers will follow the talk to bring fur- Not Dead 2” at 7pm on Saturday, January
THISweek we’re person. don’t do the Lottery. naturalist Brigit Strawbridge, who ther cheer to January. 13th in Bethany Chapel. There is no admis-
talking about They’re more likely How often are you will introduce the fascinating and The talk is at 11am at the Wood- sion charge and free refreshments will be
‘N’ – National to get that right than asked to spend often hidden world of bees. mead Halls, with coffee or tea avail- provided afterwards. All are welcome.
Lottery, No. you are to win the money when you re- A wildlife gardener and bee en- able from 10am. Entrance is free to Peter Culver
The National Lot- lottery. ally don’t want to? thusiast who writes, speaks and U3A and TLG members and £2 for Bethany Chapel
campaigns to raise awareness of non-members.
tery is made to look Instead of spend- It might be a friend
the importance of our
so attractive, they ing £2 a week for asking you to go for
native wild bees, Brigit
spend millions on one Play Lotto entry coffee or a beer, or a will give an illustrated
advertising, but the save it. In a year child asking for swe- talk explaining the dif-
odds against win- you’ll have £104. ets or a toy. ferences between hon-
ning are ridiculous. Buy a £100 pre- We all know it feels eybees, bumblebees
Imagine you went mium bond and good when a simple and solitary bees, de-
to Los Angeles and from then on you’ll yes brings joy but if scribing their lifecy-
picked one person at have the chance of we can’t afford it cles, behaviour and
random from it winning £1,000,000 then we should say the roles different FISHING COLLEGE, THE COBBB,
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She will also speak STTAARTING MONDDAAAYY 22NDD JANUARRYY
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Huge crowds look on as swimmers take
RESIDENTS and visitors of Lyme Swimmers paraded in their cos-
Regis welcomed in the new year tumes before dashing into the sea
with a bracing dip in the sea. on the sound of town crier Alan
The annual Lyme Lunge - which Vian’s bell.
has quickly become a ‘must’ New Members of Lyme Regis lifeboat
Year’s Day event on the south crew and St John Ambulance en-
coast - saw an estimated 600 brave sured participant’s safety, assisted
swimmers, most in fancy dress, by Lyme Regis Sailing Club, and
dash down the sand and into the hot soup was on offer from the
sea, cheered on by a huge crowd of Harbour Inn to warm everyone up
2,500. afterwards.
Many took advantage of the A spokesperson for the Rotary
sunny weather, staying in the Club said: “Well done everyone in-
water longer than usual to play in volved, it was such a happy family
the waves. event in brilliant sunshine, just
The event was organised by the the tonic for bringing in the New
Rotary Club of Lyme Regis and Year. It’s great fun, it supports the
raised funds for Cornish disaster whole community and it helps a
(cid:2)AN estimated 600 swimmers dashed into the sea on New Year’s Day
relief charity Shelterbox. great cause.”
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Consultation over whether to raise
Hospital (cid:2)Surgeon Mr
Anjay Talwar the police precept on council tax
pilots at Dorset
County
Hospital FOLLOWING an announcement from the a disservice
pioneering Policing Minister on the level of funding that “Like other PCCs, I therefore have no choice
will be made available to policing in 2018/19, but to ask whether residents are prepared to
PCC Martyn Underhill said: “I am disap- plug the hole left by the core funding settle-
operating pointed that the Government did not provide ment in order to protect frontline policing.
any additional finances for Dorset in next While I welcome the ability to provide more
year’s police grant settlement. Like forces na-
technique funding for an overstretched police service, I
tionally, I have worked closely with Dorset Po-
am taking this matter to public consultation
lice to deliver substantial efficiency savings of
with a heavy heart.”
£37.3m since 2010/11.
“As we look ahead, Dorset Police expects to Throughout this year’s consultation, the
DORSET County Hospital have to make further substantial savings, Commissioner will be asking whether resi-
has been chosen as one of while the genuine rise in crime being seen na- dents are prepared to pay an additional £1 per
five pilot training sites for an tionally shows no signs of abating. We have al- month to support policing in Dorset. Visit
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technique to operate on pa- sites. Of the 29 hospitals ex- erations, and we are excited
tients with rectal cancer, re- pressing and interest, five to be bringing this pioneer-
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Coloproctology of Great anterior resection opera- sults to the ACPGBI.” port around health, money and parenting, as added: “We would like as many parents and
Britain and Ireland tions, performed by Mr The hospital has thanked well as local childcare, fun activities and chil- carers as possible to complete the survey, to
(ACPGBI) these surgeons are Anjay Talwar and Mr Paul the Friends of Dorset County dren’s centres. help us plan how we support families in the fu-
now training others in the Ng, Consultant Laparoscopic Hospital who have recog- The county council is reviewing how it pro- ture.”
technique. General and Colorectal Sur- nised the importance of this vides support for people with children aged 0-5 Professionals, organisations and local groups
The ACPGBI, the body who geons at the hospital. These programme and donated and wants to find out what’s important to fam- working with children can also give their feed-
govern colorectal surgery, is videos were scrutinised by a over £27,000 to fund two ilies and where they go for help. back.
keen that the introduction of panel of TaTME experts, who pieces of equipment that ex- Cllr Steve Butler, Cabinet member for safe- The survey can be completed at www.dorset-
this procedure should be then graded the quality of perts regard as essential to guarding at Dorset County Council, said: “It’s foryou.gov.uk/0-5survey or via a computer at a
carefully planned and that the surgery. this form of surgery. well known that the first few years of a child’s local library or children’s centre.
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