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T he P a r i s h Ma gaz ine o f S t . A nd re w ’ s C hu rc h
Oke fo rd F i t zpa in e
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Churchwarden Keith Bradley 01258 861735
Churchwarden Mrs Zoë Goddard 01258 861046
Church Treasurer
Mrs Carol Landricombe 01258 860858
P.C.C. Secretary
Mrs Zoë Goddard 01258 861046
Closing time & date for copy is 5.00pm on the 20th of the month .
THE OKEFORD BENEFICE serving the parishes of:-
St. Nicholas, Child Okeford: St Paul, Hammoon: St. Nicholas, Manston: St Andrew, Okeford Fitzpaine: Church of the Holy Rood , Shillingstone.
In the Blackmore Vale Deanery of Salisbury Diocese .
The Ministry Team Rector - The Revd Fr Darren A’Court - 01258 861847
Until 4th July 2015.
Licensed Lay Minister - Mrs Sue Le Riche - 01258 861830 (Off duty Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday)
The Rector is always happy to visit people in the Benefice, whatever the reason. Please let him know on 01258 861847 if you would like a vis-it. All enquiries relating to Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals should be
directed to the Rector.
The Sacrament of Penance (Confession) is
available by appointment with the Rector.
St Andrew’s Okeford Fitzpaine.
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Hope
The death of dreams seems to send us slamming into an immovable wall of despair, where we feel abandoned, alienated and totally powerless. The negative takes control and the positives dwindle into oblivion.
Many things can send us into the downward spiral of despair, it may be
the loss of a loved one, a divorce, the failure of a child to live up to your expectations, the failure to fulfil a life long dream or just the realisation that that there are some things we will never achieve.
These feelings of failure often bring us to a place where we feel that
God has abandoned us, in some way we feel that he has failed us. We find it difficult to believe in a God who makes the impossible possible.
But often it is through the suffering that we find our way to peace. If
we turn our sorrows over to God's will and place all our fears and hurts over to him, we will find that in no time at all we will go from being a cup half empty person to a cup half full.
Hope is the key that opens the door which enables us to enter a new
experience of community and unity with God. It is hope that enables us to blend the secular and the sacred, and reconcile our will with Gods will.
With hope we are liberated to be all that God calls us to be, it removes
us from that awful feeling of being stuck in a miserable rut that makes us feel so desperate and alone in our suffering, so that we cannot see a way out.
Hope proclaims to the doubting spirit that neither death, divorce, fail-
ure or under achievement does not have the final word. God does not in-tend us to be victims. God's way is to give power to the weak and strength to the powerless.
Hope is not visible. Yet if we believe and allow God to take charge, let God work within our suffering we will find the peace we crave. How do we let God take charge? We do it by giving all our hurt, suffering and
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feelings of failure to God in prayer. We ask Him to help us, to heal us, to walk with us each step that we take to recovery.
Sue le Riche
The Benefice Eucharist on 5th July 10.30am, Holy Rood, Shillingstone
will be Father Darren’s farewell service in the Benefice.
Everyone is encouraged to attend and to come to the reception afterwards at the Church Centre to wish
Darren and his family every blessing for their future lives in Amesbury.
Goodbye! Farewell! Aufwiedersehn! Adieu!
HELP URGENTLY NEEDED
We are looking for 2 volunteers to deliver the Fippenny News Magazine.
One to be deliver down Castle Avenue and the other one to deliver part of Lower Street.
If you feel you could help us please ring
Barbara - 01258 861524 or Jane - 01258 860095 or
e-mail [email protected]
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Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall
The Fippenny Fayre on the 21sr June was a great success, with good weather, lots of cyclists, dogs, their owners, car booters and of course a good crowd of visitors. At the time of going to press, an approximate total of £1,600 was made. This will be confirmed in next months Fippen-ny News.
Thanks of course must go to all the many who helped though out the
day, from early morning setting up, running stalls, providing cakes and the many prizes for the raffles, tombola etc and the Football Club with the B.B.Q and the ladies in the refreshment room, and of course, clearing up afterwards. We could not have done it without you all. Funnily enough, they all seemed to enjoy themselves! And looking a bit further ahead.....put the dates in your diary now.
Race Night – Saturday 12th September 7 for 7:30pm start at the Village Hall.
The ever popular race night is back, if you haven't been to one before this is your chance to have some fun. You will have the opportunity to 'buy' horses and sponsor races and on the night have a little flutter, some-thing to eat and drink and a great time. Please see page 11 for details of how to become sponsor of this event. Jumble Sale – Saturday 26th September 2:00pm at the Hall Christmas Market – Sunday 15th November 11:00am – 4:00pm at the Hall. Table bookings being taken now, 6' - £7 and 3' - £4
Diane Burt, Treasurer/Secretary & bookings. Tel: 01258 863474 or email [email protected]
For the benefit of those who doubt the power of the press, here is a clip
from a newspaper: ‘Owing to the overcrowded conditions of our columns, a number of births
and deaths are unavoidably postponed this week.’
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Parish Council
Planning Applications
The following planning application will discussed at the Parish Council Meeting to be held on 7 July 2015:
2/2015/0768/FUL - The Heart of Oak Stables Back Lane Okeford Fitz-
paine Dorset - Extend existing stable by creating an additional 9 stables and form 1 No
additional parking space to create 4 in total. Planning Decisions
2/2015/0428/HOUSE - Netherway Farm House, 26 Lower Street, Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset, DT11 0RN - Erect porch, install 2 No. eye-brow dormers and convert second floor to form additional accommodation - GRANTED
2/2015/0418/LBC - Netherway Farm House, 26 Lower Street, Oke-
ford Fitzpaine, Dorset, DT11 0RN - Erect porch, install 2 No. eyebrow dormers and convert second floor to form additional accommodation. Re-move existing staircase and replace, re-thatch roof, install replacement windows and doors and carry out associated internal and external altera-tions – GRANTED
2/2015/0416/FUL - Netherway Farm House, 26 Lower Street, Okeford
Fitzpaine, Dorset, DT11 0RN - Change of use from storage barn to holi-day accommodation – GRANTED
2/2015/0417/LBC - Netherway Farm House, 26 Lower Street, Oke-
ford Fitzpaine, Dorset, DT11 0RN - Demolish part of storage barn, rebuild and change of use from storage - GRANTED Dorset is Changing…… Its boundaries, and Okeford Fitzpaine is moving
Under the new electoral arrangements for Dorset County Council the divisions and wards are changing. Okeford Fitzpaine will move from Winterborne division to Blackmore Vale. And from Bulbarrow ward to a newly designated ward.
If these proposals are accepted they will be implemented through the
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Derek J Andrews Electrical Contractors
Paul R Andrews (Partner) [email protected]
7 Nethermead Okeford Fitzpaine
Dorset DT11 0TP
01258 863744 07792 613383
No job too small
Skinny Minis Homemade Treats
Freshly Made Breads & Delicious Healthy Flapjacks. Delivered Straight to your Door! Call Jo on: 01258 863 785 Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/skinnyminishomemadetreats
Self-Catering Holiday Cottage In
Okeford Fitzpaine Converted 2 bedroom Coach House
Sleeps 4.
Graded 4 star VISIT BRITAIN
Linen◦Heating◦WiFi◦TV provided
Small Private Garden
Details: Proprietor Sue Godden
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01258 860763
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The Olde Bell Stores & Post Office Okeford Fitzpaine 01258 860414
General grocerieslocal produce. Bakery serving breadcakeswarm savouriestake-away tea & coffee
Off Licence Traditional sweetshop
Opening Hours
Shop & Post Office:- Tuesday, & Thursdays 9am - 5.00pm Closed 1pm - 2pm.
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county elections to be held in May 2017. Have your say, by visiting www.consultation.lgbce.org.uk to view the
proposals in full by the 6th July 2015, or by viewing the reports and maps in council buildings and libraries. Superfast broadband has arrived!
Fibre broadband is widely available to residents and businesses Oke-ford Fitzpaine thanks to Superfast Dorset, and many are already benefit-ting.
Now is the time for people to contact a broadband provider to see what
is available at their property. Current broadband speeds won’t improve automatically. People must order a new fibre service to get faster broad-band. Actual speeds at individual properties will vary and not all proper-ties in a community will have access at the same time.
People can check the coverage map to see availability and future plans
by visiting www.dorsetforyou.com/superfast. Plans are modelled and sub-ject to change. Parish Clerk Sandra Deary, Parish Clerk, Telephone No: 01258 459863, Email: [email protected]
Date of next Parish Council Meeting: 7.30pm on 7 July 2015 at The Pavilion, Okeford Fitzpaine.
Miscellaneous observations: I’m supposed to respect my elders, but it’s getter harder and harder
for me to find one now. If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong.
A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station.
Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for President and 50 for Miss America?
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Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall
Race Night - Saturday 12th September
We are looking for sponsors for this event to help raise funds for the Village Hall. Business or private persons are invited to sign on.
There are several ways you could get involved:-
Sponsor the whole event - for £150 your name and or business will appear on the front of the race programme and on all advertising posters. Sponsorship will give you four entry tickets and an advertisement within the pages of the race card. First past the post gets it!
Sponsor a race - for £20 you can name the race i.e. ‘the ABC Stakes’
sponsored by ABC Ltd. Sponsorship will give you two entry tickets and an advertisement within the pages of the race programme.
‘Buy’ a horse - for just £2 you can name a horse (name as many as
you like), it will be listed on the race programme along with your name as the owner, there are 7 races with 8 horses in each race. .
Pay to advertise within the pages of the race programme - whole page
(A5 size) £15, half page £7.50, one third of a page £5.
For full details, please don’t hesitate to contact Diane
Tel: 01258 863474 email: [email protected]
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Derek J Andrews Electrical Contractors
Paul R Andrews (Partner) [email protected]
7 Nethermead Okeford Fitzpaine
Dorset DT11 0TP
01258 863744 07792 613383
No job too small
Self-Catering Holiday Cottage In
Okeford Fitzpaine Converted 2 bedroom Coach House
Sleeps 4.
Graded 4 star VISIT BRITAIN
Linen◦Heating◦WiFi◦TV provided
Small Private Garden
Details: Proprietor Sue Godden
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01258 860763
Painting & Decorat-
ing
Interior & Exterior
James Witcher
Free Estimates
Phone 01258 860970
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Superfast broadband boost for our village
Faster, more reliable broadband is now available to hundreds of resi-dents and businesses in Okeford Fitzpaine thanks to Superfast Dorset.
Your standard broadband speed won’t improve automatically. Now is
the time to contact a service provider to see what is on offer at your prop-erty and to order a new fibre broadband service.
Better broadband speeds bring many benefits. For residents, fibre
broadband makes staying connected, doing homework, paying bills and streaming TV even easier.
And as services move online, reliable broadband -– and knowing how
to use it – is becoming essential in every home. For anyone who’d like help going online or improving their digital skills, a range of support from Superfast Dorset Digital Champions is available. Call 01305 221048 or visit www.dorsetforyou.com/broadband/get-help-going-online to find out where you can go to get help.
Local businesses could get up to £3k towards installing faster and
better broadband, through the Broadband Connection Voucher Scheme. Upgrading to faster broadband helps businesses grow and access new markets, increase productivity and helps future-proof for the digital challenges of tomorrow. Click on the Business & broadband link on the Superfast Dorset website for more information.
If you have any other questions please get in touch with the Superfast
Dorset team via the website www.dorsetforyou.com/superfast.
Child Okeford Flower Arranging Club
The July meeting is at a DIFFERENT VENUE on 21st July, 2.15pm at the VILLAGE HALL and will be a demonstration given by Julia Harrison called "All kinds of everything". Julia is a well known demonstrator and always provides a very interesting afternoon. On this occasion we will welcome any WI members who would like to join us to celebrate their an-niversary. For information ring Sue Brown on 01258 863775
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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic
Sturminster Newton & Shaftesbury
Farm Animal Practice &
Domestic Pets Consultation By Appointment
8.30am-6.00pm
24 hour Emergency Care
01258 472314 01747 850500
Goddard Landscapes Ltd.
Water features, Patios, Walls,
Fencing & Driveways
any job considered.
Tel 01258 861046
Email in-
www.goddardlandscapes.co.uk
The Nail Workshop
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Acyrilic, Fibreglass, Silk & Gel nails
Shellac/Gelish Manicures & Pedcures
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Facial & Brow threading Eyelash & Brow tinting
Please call us on 01258 863854 Or visit
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Okeford Fitzpaine CE VA Primary School
Well done everyone taking part in the Athletics The year 3 boys put amazing effort into the throwing and jumping
events. In fact one of our year 3 boys stepped up to the plate and entered as a year 4 boy. The children gave it their all in the sprints, with one getting through to the final and others getting pipped to the post finishing 3rd. It turned out that they had more to give and when it came to the relay, they were like a showcase in how it should be done.
Our lone year 3 girl proved her determination when sprinting. After an amaz-ing effort in her field event, she went on to the sprinting, showing amazing spirit. After she lost a shoe half way down the track, she carried on regardless. A true winner in sporting effort.
The year 4 girls put in a sterling performance in the jumping and reports from the throwing area were that they put in an equally sterling performance in the throwing!
When it came to the sprints we competed well giving 100% in effort. When it came to the relay again the effort and determination from the girls was second to none. Although not placed they competed to the very best of their ability and with beaming smiles.
The year 5 girls did absolutely brilliantly in the relay. The year 6 girls had stiff competition, but I can honestly say they all did themselves, and us, proud. When it came to the year 5 and 6 boys relay we had only 3 boys to enter, so 1 of the boys had to run twice, the only word I can say for them is HEROIC!
As parents, the one thing we did notice was how supportive of each other our children are. It really stood out. They all cheered each other on, and then cele-brated or commiserated at the end.
By a Parent Governor Coming school events Tues 7 July Sports Day Thurs 9 July School Performance 6.30pm Wed 15th July Whole School Trip (all day) Fri 17July Last day of Term School closes 1pm
A busy and successful year for Okeford Fitzpaine CE
VA Primary School
In September 2014 we started the academic year with a new interim Headteacher Mr. Alan Frame. The school had a difficult previous year but with the leadership of Mr. Alan Frame everything was about to change. This new era for the school began with the school celebrating 200 years of education in Oke-ford Fitzpaine, the original school was established in 1814. In October 2014, we had a very memorable visit from the Bishop of Salisbury when he blessed the
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wooden cross that has been erected in the school garden. There are now plans to create a garden for reflection around the cross.
We also welcomed Peter Wilson, the Olympic Gold Medalist Trap Shooter,
who opened the school fun day. Governors, staff, children and parents dressed in costumes of various ages across the 200 years and we welcomed pupils and friends past and present..
Then things got even better and Ofsted rated our school as GOOD in the
spring term and then in June we were rated GOOD by the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS). We were particularly delighted with the outcome of the Ofsted inspection given the new Ofsted framework is so much more demanding than previous ones. The school is really doing very well and both Inspectors commented that “Pupils enjoy coming to the school, look after each other, behave very well and are rightly proud of their school and that the teaching was good”.
So where do we go from here? Now there are opportunities for schools to take control of their immediate and
long-term futures by being part of an Academy. After a great deal of research and discussion the Governors decided that joining the Shaftesbury Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) offered the greatest opportunity for our school. The MAT includes Shaftesbury High School, Motcombe Primary School and Shaftesbury Primary School. This decision has not been taken lightly, we see this as an exciting opportunity, which we believe will secure the future for your school in the village of Okeford Fitzpaine for years to come.
None of this would have been possible without our dedicated staff, the sup-
port from the parents and volunteers, the tenacity of the Governors and of course our hard working delightful children. Sadly, we say goodbye to Mr John-son who is moving to Italy with his family. We welcome our new Headteacher, Mrs Chant. The future is looking good and secure as we move forward into a new school year.
Diana Sale Chair of Governors.
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Okeford Fitzpaine Allotment Group The award for ‘Plot Holder of the Year’ was presented by outgoing
Chairman Robert Loving to Ralph Walker at the allotment group AGM in April. The trophy is an air valve which was unearthed when the ground in Church Field was first ploughed to create the allotment plots in 2009. Due to its size and weight (the valve is very heavy) it is some-what cumbersome as a mantelpiece ornament so the plinth on which the valve is mounted is engraved with the winner’s name each year and placed in the village museum. A small silver cup is presented to the winner
At the June meeting, Robert Loving
was presented with a gift on behalf of Okeford allotment members to
thank him for steering us through the first five years.
If you would like to share in the
benefits of tending an allotment call
Lynne on 861646.
Why not visit us on
Allotments Open Day on Sunday 16th August from 10am till 4pm?
Ralph is something of a phenome-non – a spry 94 year-old, he can be seen working on his allotment on most days, rain or shine. He is certainly a perfect poster-boy for the healthy lifestyle allotmenteer-ing can promote!
Robert was a member of the original group who campaigned for the re-introduction of allotments in Oke-ford Fitzpaine. The presentation was made by new Chairman, Ian Crichton
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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic
Sturminster Newton & Shaftesbury
Farm Animal Practice &
Domestic Pets Consultation By Appointment
8.30am-6.00pm
24 hour Emergency Care
01258 472314 01747 850500
Goddard Landscapes Ltd.
Water features, Patios, Walls,
Fencing & Driveways
any job considered.
Tel 01258 861046
Email in-
www.goddardlandscapes.co.uk
The Nail Workshop
Are you ashamed of your nails? 19 Years experience in the nail industry.
Nail enhancements to suit all life-styles.
Acyrilic, Fibreglass, Silk & Gel nails
Shellac/Gelish Manicures & Pedcures
Stunning & original hand painted Nail Art
Specialises in bitten nails High Definition Brows
Facial & Brow threading Eyelash & Brow tinting
Please call us on 01258 863854 Or visit
thenailworkshop.co.uk
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English for Speakers of other Languages at Sturminster Ex-change needed
The evening class that has been running successfully at The Exchange
in Sturminster for many years is sadly losing its tutor and needs a new one. If you are a qualified ESOL or TEFL tutor and would like to take it over we would be very interested to hear from you; we can then give you further details, rates of pay etc. There may be an opportunity to teach oth-er ESOL classes in the area too. The SturQuest project, KnowStur, and Skills and Learning – Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole( the merged adult education service) are working together to extend opportunities for mi-grants to develop their language skills and integrate into local communi-ties in the area. Please contact Julia Markus from Skills and Learning on 07957619968 or [email protected] if you are interested and would like to know more.
What’s on in Blandford
Art, Ceramic & Textile Fair Friday 10th July, Corn Exchange 9 - 2pm Farmer’s Market & Shambles Craft Market
Dorset Opera, Blandford Church
Thursday 23rd July 1pm Rossini’s Petite Messe Solonelle, conducted by Nicolas Mansfield, D.O. Soloists and a choir of 80. Lunchtime concert for the Cupola Project. To ensure a seat and assist catering collect free ticket from church or ring 01258 456260 Refreshments from 12.30.
Coming Home - My Way Into Writing. A talk by Eve Bonham Sunday 2nd August, 4pm, Beatons Tearooms Blandford
Refreshments 4 - 4.30 pm Tickets from Beatons The Corn Exchange Challenge invite you to hear Eve Bonham talk about the aspects of her life that have contributed to her development as a writ-er. An award-winning business woman, at one time London’s only fe-male fine art auctioneer, a competitive sailor and now an author. Eve’s new novel, ‘The Lost Journey Homeward’ was published in June 2015.
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Date Venue Price Show Contact |No
3 July Exchange 7.30 £12 (conces £10)
“Taking Steps” by Alan Ayckbourne Barn Door Pro-ductions
01258 475137
9 July Exchange 7.30 £15 (u 18 £13)
David Starkey’s Magna Carta 01258 475137
17 July
Exchange 7.30 £12 (u 18 £8)
“Canterbury Tales” Wessex Actors Company Chaucer made Modern!
01258 475137
19 July
Exchange 7 pm £4.50
‘The Second Best Exotic Mar-igold Hotel” Film
01258 475137
25 July
Exchange 2pm 6.30pm £10
“Magic & Movies” TLW Dance
01258 475137
31 July
Exchange 7.30 £4.50
“Fifty Shades of Grey” Film 01258 475137
The Entertainment Page. What’s on in the district this month
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Gorgeous Gooseberries
I love Gooseberries, could never understand why they went out of fash-ion although they are once more becoming popular. Some find them too acidic, but, with just the right amount of sweetening they are delicious. Used green they make superb jam and jelly. If left to ripen on the bush (blackbirds allowing) they are the nectar of the gods. Don’t forget to top and tail them, best done sitting in the garden in the sunshine. Wash, drain well, and cook with as little water as possible.
Gooseberry Cream Flan You can of course use a bought flan case
Flan: 2 eggs: 2oz (50g) Caster sugar: 2 oz (50g)S.R Flour: 1 de-sertspn Bourneville Cocoa.
Whisk eggs and sugar until thick and fluffy (I do it over a bowl of hot water). Sieve flour & cocoa, then carefully fold into mixture. Pour into a well greased flan tin (8”) Bake in oven for about 15 mins at 375°F/Mark 5/ 190° C. Remove carefully from tin and cool on wire rack.
Filling: ¼pt cold custard: ¼ pt gooseberry purée: ¼ oz gelatine: 2 tbs hot water: ¼ pt cream: sugar to taste.
Mix custard, purée and sugar together. Dissolve gelatine in hot water and stir into mix. Finally fold in cream and place in fridge until firm. Decorate with piped whipped cream and whole cooked gooseberries.
Gooseberry Snow
4 sponge cakes: 1 egg: just under ¼ pt milk: 1 dessertspoon sugar: 2 tbsp sherry (optional): ½ pt thick sweetened gooseberry purée: Decora-tion: whipped cream: toasted flaked almonds.
Divide sliced sponge cakes between 4 individual glass dishes. Separate egg yolk from white. Put yolk into a small pan and beat in milk then cook over gentle heat stirring, until mixture thickens into custard. Remove from heat and stir in sherry and sugar. Pour custard over sponge cakes and leave until cold. Whisk egg white until stiff and fold into fruit. Pile mixture on top of custard in dishes. Pipe swirl of whipped cream on top and decorate with almonds.
Gooseberry Crumble
1lb (450g) gooseberries: 4 oz (100g) sugar: 2 tsbspns apricot jam: 4 oz (100g) flour (wholemeal is good): 4 oz (100g) Demerara sugar: 2 oz (50g) butter.
Cook berries with sugar in a little water as possible. Put into pie dish and dot with apricot jam. Mix flour, Demerara and butter together. Press on top of gooseberries. Bake at 210°C/425°F/Gas 7 for 30-35 mins.
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Gooseberry Cream
1lb(450g) gooseberries: 4fl oz (125ml) Rosé wine: 4 fl oz (125ml) water: rind of 1 lemon: 4oz (100g) sugar: 2eggs.
Put berries in pan with the wine, water and lemon rind and simmer un-til tender. Sieve (this removes seeds, a liquidizer well not). Return purée to pan and put over a gentle heat. Add sugar and stir gently until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Separate the eggs. Beat yolks into mixture and cool. Whip egg whites stiffly and fold into the mixture, pour into in-dividual glasses. Decorate with small ratafia (or amaretto) biscuit.
Must admit that my favourite is still a well made Gooseberry Pie with
custard. If you wish, you can add a spray of elderflowers to Gooseberries when cooking, gives a gentler less acidic flavour.
If you don’t have a bush in the garden, do plant one. They are easy to
grow and have very few pests. Sawfly sometimes eat the leaves but can be picked off and stamped on, and some years they get a touch of mildew. Otherwise they are tough and trouble free. That’s why old gardens always have at least one or two bushes.
Varieties; Careless. Popular old variety, green, good
for jam, bit prone to mildew Whinham’s Industry: Red when ripe and
delicious. Good for heavy soils Invicta: a modern green variety which
seems to be taking over from Careless. I have no personal experience to this one.
I have just been looking up Gooseberries on
Google and find that they contain 9 different vitamins and 8 trace ele-ments all in one little berry! So, eat your gooseberries, they are good for you!
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Those memorable school reports – all true! (from letters to the Daily Telegraph)
After my first grammar school year: ‘A happy soul and quite uncon-cerned at his ignorance.’ I never did improve. J Swindell, Cheshire
He has a small red box, which he drops. R Harrison, East Sussex
For religious studies, my report in 1973 read: ‘Not very interested’.
Rev Roger Hagon Surrey
I have kept none of my school reports. My mother’s maternity records judged me: ‘Feeble at birth with considerable moulding.’ T Duffy,
Middlesex
Summer Events at Springhead Thurs 30TH July, 7.30
‘The Magnificent Three’ Miracle Theatre Co (Artsreach) present a new take
on a Spaghetti Western. 7.30 pm – Bring a picnic to enjoy in grounds from 6 pm. £12.00 Adult/£10.00 Friend/£8.00 Under 18/Family £32.00. Outdoor performance so
please bring cushions, chairs and warm clothing! Wed 5TH Aug - Open Garden 10-5, Admiss £3.50, Friends £2.50 & U12 free. Coffee/ tea/cakes available, assisted wheelchair access, dogs on leads welcome Wed 5TH Aug - Planning a Successful Watercolour, practical course 1.30-4.30 with Rob Adams, £25
In this brief tutorial Rob will show a few different strategies for setting out and painting a watercolour and the different ways to approach laying the paint on the paper. Numbers are limited to 12. Some experience neces-sary. Please bring paper and pencil, watercolours and brushes.
To book: send cheque, payable to The Springhead Trust Ltd, Fontmell
Magna, Dorset, SP7 0NU. 01747 811853 [email protected] Please write phone number on back of cheque. Tickets available for
collection just b/4 event, if post required please include SAE.
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The Producers Market joins with the Boogie Woogie Festival on Saturday 4th July
Following the highly successful Christmas Producers’ Market, the 2nd
exciting Food & Drink Market will take place on Saturday 4th July in the centre of Sturminster Newton. This is the result of working collaborative-ly with the Boogie Woogie Festival team, local businesses and The Ex-change to give additional support to the already vibrant internationally acclaimed annual musical extravaganza which is unique to this town.
The market will be held in the Market Place (9am-4pm) where visitors
can expect a wide range of Dorset food & drink from fresh breads, cheese & charcuterie, fine tea to freshly roasted coffee, pies & puddings, Marsh-wood Vale Cider, gourmet hotdogs and much more. The Boogie Woogie Youth Showcase will take place by the Market at 3.30pm and with addi-tional piano sessions scheduled at Poets Corner Café, the Mill and Caffé Espresso this gives the people in Sturminster Newton & beyond a great festive day to focus on.
Above all, the market and festival will provide a great opportunity for
people visiting this historic part of North Dorset to experience the wide variety of independent businesses, shops, cafes and restaurants in our town - all ready to welcome locals and visitors alike!
Additionally, a new and exciting Vintage Fair will be taking place in
the Lower Atrium at The Exchange (10am-5pm). This aims to attract not only the many visiting Boogie Woogie fans meandering around the town enjoying the fabulous live piano playing at the various venues, but, all visitors and local residents who love to rum-mage through all things retro. For further information visit http://www.ukboogiewoogiefestival.co.uk/programme https://www.facebook.com/producersmarket http://www.stur-exchange.co.uk/category/festivals-fairs-markets.html
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FIPPENNY GARDEN CLUB Saturday 18th 2015
The Summer Show
The main event takes place on Saturday 18th July at the Village Hall with staging of the exhibits commencing at 10.00am. A useful tip; it pays to come early to stage your exhibits as this must be completed by 12.15 and there is always a last minute rush up to the deadline! The show opens to visitors at 2.30pm with the presentation of the cups and prizes at 3.30pm. Refreshments and a raffle will be available during the afternoon.
The craft category topic this year will be ‘An embroidered or cross-
stitched item’ and the photo competition topic is ‘Water in the Garden’. Additional copies of the schedule are available from George or me and
at the entry desk on the morning of the show. The more entries in the show the better and good luck to everyone!
Don’t forget it all starts with the Potato Competition weigh-in on Fri-
day 17th July from 6.00pm at the Village Hall. No meeting in August, next meeting in September
Fred (Chairman)
After the Show. Time for a rest!
Sewing & Craft Group
Our next meeting is on Monday, 20th July 2.30pm at 6, Netherway Cottages. See you there!
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For Hire Mini digger– various types and siz-
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Farm Manure-bagged or trailer load Self drive hire & towed Contact: Mike Bartlett Mill Farm Bungalow Shillingstone Lane Okeford Fitzpaine
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All manner of restora-
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On why people complain to the vicar – and how to ignore them
From The Rectory St. James the Least My dear Nephew Darren
So, you have received your first letter of complaint. I am not wholly
unsympathetic with your complainant, as attempting to marry the bride to the best man would have created havoc with the seating arrangements at the reception. However, you must learn that receiving letters of complaint is an integral part of the ordained ministry. After 50 years of parish life, the number of such letters I have received are now held in bound volumes.
The anonymous ones you will receive, invariably written in green ink
on lined notepaper, can be safely consigned to your waste paper basket, along with all mail, from whatever source, labelled “Urgent”. You will receive letters complaining that you did not pray for someone who was in hospital, regardless of the fact that you knew nothing of it. Probably by the next post, you will receive a letter complaining that you did pray for someone in hospital – when they had wanted to keep their cosmetic sur-gery secret.
Those who regard themselves as guardians of doctrinal purity will
write complaining of the heresies contained in the previous Sunday’s ser-mon. These can be filed with those letters that complain that your ser-mons are too short, along with those who complain that they are too long.
The hourly striking of the church clock is a perennial favourite for
complaints. I usually reply by saying that we are currently exploring the possibility of getting it to strike the quarters too.
Letters of complaint will arrive in November, complaining that the
church is too cold, so making prayer impossible. Others will drop on the doormat in April saying that it is too hot, so making prayer impossible. In Spring, some will write that the churchyard should be mown more often, while others will complain that it is mown too often and ruins it as a habi-tat for wildlife. The annual Summer procession of witness generates com-plaints that the brass band ruined the slumbers of parishioners having a Sunday lie-in. Then come Harvest, there will be the letters complaining that they did not receive a Harvest gift, which was particularly unforgiva-ble, as their grandmother had once sung in the choir. Thus the annual
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Okeford United Football Club :- Monthly Draw results.
June 2015 :- £30—[No.59] Edna Ellis £10—[No.36] Luke Turk £5— [No.68] Martin Webber Many thanks to all our supporters. Anyone interested in joining our monthly draw (cost £1 per month) - please contact Allan Frampton (860083) or any Football Club member.
round is accompanied by reams of notepaper.
The only letter of complaint I have really treasured came from the bishop, rebuking me for never having attended any meeting when he was present. I have had it framed and hung on the study wall.
Your loving uncle, Eustace
The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage.
Hospital patients’ comment about the new minister: “He can stay
longer in an hour than most people do in a week.”
The minister went to the bank and asked for a statement of his account, adding: “We want to know how far afield we can go for our holiday.”
Handing him his statement the cashier enquired very gently: “Have you got a field at the back of your garden, sir?”
A friend who wished to check some point on aeronautics asked in his
library for books on Metropolitan Vickers. He was handed a copy of Crockford’s Clerical Directory. - The Times Diary 7 January 1987
If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong.
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Dorset Wildlife Trust North Dorset Summer Walks
Morning walk on Fontmell Down led by DWT Warden Steve Oli-
ver: Thursday 23rd July Meet at 10am at the National Trust car park opposite Compton Abbas
airfield. There is no charge for this walk, but donations to DWT would be welcomed. Please contact Roy Davies on 01258 880 699 if you’d like to join us.
Bat walk along
the Jubilee Trail in Ansty led by local bat expert, Chris Dieck: Saturday 15th August.
Meet at 8.45pm outside the Fox Inn, Ansty (DT2 7PN). The trail can be muddy and uneven so please wear suitable shoes/boots. Please book in advance by telephoning Roy Davies on 01258 880 699. A small charge of £3 is payable on the day.
To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
Where there’s a will, I want to be in it. In filling out an application, where it says, “In case of emergency,
notify ...” I answered, “a doctor.” Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you
hear them speak. I didn’t say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
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Who’s Who
Okeford Fitzpaine School
Mr. Alan Frame Head 860530
Mrs Diana Sale Chairman of Governors 860230
Parish Council Mr G Weeks Chairman 860493
Mrs Sandra Deary Clerk [email protected]
459863
Tree Officer Post Vacant
Footpaths Jeremy Gartside [email protected] 860157
Homewatch Mike Wood co-ordinator 860146
Transport Mrs Anthea Calcott 861071
Pre - school Niki Carey Manager 860023
Village Hall Mrs Diane Burt Secretary & bookings [email protected]
863474
Okeford United Mr Stephen Corben Chairman 861327
Football Club Mr Allan Frampton 860083
Fippenny Fred Philpott Chairman 863419
Garden Club Mrs. Marilyn Berry Secretary 860656
Short Mat Bowling Club
Mrs Barbara Fry 861524
Allotment Group Ian Crichton Chairman [email protected]
860770
Fippenny News E-mail [email protected]
Mrs Barbara Fry Distribution 861524
Mrs Jane Tapping Editor 860095
Shop The Olde Bell Stores & Post Office 860414
The Royal Oak 861561
Surgery Child Okeford 860687
The Hill C.O. Kate Partridge & Richard Muffett
Ch.Okeford Flower Arranging Club
Sue Brown Secretary 863775