Gillingham & Shaftesbury Guide June 2018

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WELCOME 

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Welcome to our June 2018 Issue. 

Wow is the year catching up with us, by our next issue, all our GCSE students 

and most A’Level students will have finished their exams and started well 

deserved holidays. We wish them all good luck and do your best! Has the 

time gone quickly from when they were toddlers and just looking to start 

school. If you are thinking of child care and schooling take a look at Topsie Rabbit (pg 27) 

or read about the great start to the term at St Mary the Virgin, Early Years Unit (pg 24). 

Friendship is so important to us all and particularly at the moment with mental health 

issues so much in the news. Is it that hard just to say hello to someone who looks on their 

own. Amity on pg 16 offer friendship as a group and for those who would like to join 

others go along to the monthly Peer Group run by Amanda (pg 27). Please also remember 

that the Great Get Together which is happening all over the Country and inspired by the 

lovely Jo Cox has one venue on the Meadow in Gillingham on 24 June (pg29) 

Our charity focus this month is on Jane Stokes (pg 20) who is selling her CD of beautiful 

harp music for charity. Jane is quite inspirational and proves that you can reach your goals 

and ambitions no matter what hurdles are thrown in your way. The cd music is hauntingly 

nostalgic and would make a wonderful present and background for some quiet time. 

Thanks to Steve Hawkins for capturing one of our recent gorgeous sunsets. Take a look at 

his advert (pg 22) for a competition to submit your own photo. A reminder that our cutoff 

date for events and advertising is the 10th of June for the July issue and community or 

charitable events are free of advertising charges. We are coming to a busy social time and 

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Shaftesbury Will Host England’s Third-Biggest Fringe Following Record Registrations 

Shaftesbury Fringe organisers say that the three-day event is now England’s third-largest open-access arts 

festival, based on performance numbers. When artist registration closed , 139 separate performances had been 

booked, an increase from 83 events offered in 2017. Only Brighton and Manchester offer larger fringe festivals 

in England with more performances. Shaftesbury Fringe founder Andy Tebbutt- 

Russell says “once a fringe festival reaches a certain size, then word gets out and 

more acts come forward”. 

This year a significant number of comedians have registered, including Australian 

stand-up Heidi Regan. Heidi won the BBC’s ‘New Comedy’ award in 2017. New 

additions for the 2018 Shaftesbury Fringe include a free childrens’ hub in the Abbey 

Gardens on Saturday 30th June. Critically acclaimed children’s theatre company 

Paddleboat will headline a programme of shows, activities and events designed 

especially for kids aged between 4 and 12 years of age. 

Shaftesbury Fringe takes place across 25 venues, ranging from an estate agents 

office to a coaching inn, a hidden walled-garden and an Abbey founded in the 9th 

century. Each of the venues is within walking distance of all other performances 

spaces. 

Andy says the timing of the event is critical. “It’s one month before Edinburgh and that allows comedians to 

test their new material in Shaftesbury. Stand-ups can’t rehearse alone, at home. They need an audience to 

gauge which material is funny. That’s why the timing of Shaftesbury Fringe is perfect,” he says. 

The event is being held from Friday 29th June to Sunday 1st July 2018. 

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Meet The Consultants 

Charlene 

Charlene Higgins consultant for the 2 group's in Shaftesbury since November 2014. During her time as a 

consultant she has helped hundreds of ladies and gentlemen reach their goal weight and healthier BMI. 

She started her career after losing over 15 stone. Having been informed, after developing cellulitus that she 

must lose weight, in order to live to see her now 5yr old become a 10yr old. She says 

joining Slimming World is the best thing she could have done. Losing 8 stone in 1 year 

was a huge boost to her confidence. She married in 2014 and had her second child in 

2015, all whilst following the slimming world food optimising plan. Charlene struggled 

to maintain a healthy pregnancy weight but in the last year has lost 9 stone since her 

once 27 stone self. 

Her group's in Shaftesbury are going from strength to strength each year, supporting 

nearly 400 ladies and gentlemen to reach their dream weight. She has achieved many 

awards such as best group with highest weight losses per week and her proudest 

awards which are to be awarded silver status for both group's too. Her parting words 

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My name is Connie Sapsford. I joined Slimming World in January 2015 2months after having my oldest son 

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I become a consultant in November 2017 in Tisbury at the Hinton Hall on Thursday at 

5:30pm and 7:30pm starting with a small group and growing it. In January 2018 I 

decided to fully concentrate my work time on members so made the decision to take 

on my second group. I took over the Wednesday 5:30pm and 7:30pm group at the 

Vicarage School Rooms, Gillingham. 

The members and other consultants have been so amazing and supportive that together 

we have been increasing our group losses every single week to help members 

reach their dreams. 

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Charlene 07857 392682 

Charlie 07827 323646 

Connie 07928 904417 

Natasha 07453 366248 

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celebrated that Christmas by reaching my target. Even as a target member I continued 

to Attend the Mere Group And was delighted to be voted Woman of the Year in 

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My second journey started when I decided to become a consultant and help other 

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my target. You can find me at the Gillingham am group on a Tuesday at 9.30am in 

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Clubs and Groups 

Club / Group Date Venue Contact / Info 

Amity 2 nd Thursday Donhead St Mary Village Hall 2.30 -4.30pm Anne 01747 858927 donheadsamityclub.co.uk 

Ballroom and Latin Classes Thursday Buckhorn Western Hall From 14 th January 01963 31904 or sandijb42@yahoo.co.uk 

Blackmore Vale Bonsai Group Second Friday Silver Band Hall Bleke Street 

Shaftesbury 

7.30pm - Geoff 01747 853475 m5eay.geoff@btinternet.com 

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Body Rhythm Classes Weekly Quaker Meeting House S’bury 01963 31904 or sandijb42@yahoo.co.uk 

County Market Every Friday Gillingham Methodist Church dorsetcountrymarkets.co.uk/market/gillingham 8.30 – 11.30am 

Craft Market Last Sat (not Dec) Methodist Hall 10 – 3pm www.gillinghamartsandcrafts.co.uk 01747 825161 

Dorset Fungus Group Every Sunday Various http://www.dorsetfungusgroup.com/ 

Farmers Market Fri 1 March Red Lion Car Park 8am – 2pm 

Fast feet football Every Saturday East Stour Rec Ground 10 -11am Reception – yr 6 07971958486 

Fifty Plus Social Group Every Tuesday Wine Bar – Queen Street Gillingham 7.30pm for more info Jean 01747 590260 

GANG – Gillingham Action for 

Nature Group 

Various Various bobmesser@hotmail.com www.GANG.btck.co.uk Work 

parties/outings, all nature lovers welcome, any age 

Gillingham Bowling Club Details from Secretary Bowling Club, School Lane, Gill Contact Gillingham Coach Helen 01747 826468 

Gillingham Community Choir Every Thursday Vicarage School Rooms Gillingham 7pm – 9.15pm £5 weekly https://www.gillinghamchoir.com/ 

Gillingham Country Dancing Every Monday Gillingham Methodist Hall £2.50 from 7.30 – 9.15pm 01747 822329 / 824590 

Gillingham Cribbage League Every Tuesday Various 8.30pm Sept-Apr Pauline 0196334210 

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Gillingham Flower Club 1 st Tuesday Gillingham Town Hall 7.30 contact Jan on 01747 824874 

Gillingham Folk Dancing Every Monday Gillingham Methodist Hall 7.30 -9.15 £3 beginners welcome info 01747 822329/824590 

Gillingham Gardening Society 2 nd Wednesday Royal British Legion Hall 2.30 limited parking 01747 823966 

Gillingham Inner Wheel 3 rd Wednesday Various 10.30am contact secretary Esther Hussey 01747 824882 

Gillingham Ladies Probus 2 nd Thursday Royal British Legion Hall 10 am – 12 Janet 01747 822256 or Carol 01747 825424 

Gillingham Litter Pickers 1 st Wednesday Various 2pm for details for venue contact Shirley on 07599 829539 

Gillingham Singers Every Monday Gillingham School Hall (Sept – July) 7pm Carole 01747 825826 

Gillingham Town Youth Football Daily depending on age Kingston Magna playing fields 6-18 years (boys & Girls) 07476906671 www.gtyfc.co.uk 

Gillingham Trotters Running Every Tuesday Fitness by Design 7pm www.gillinghamtrotters.talktalk.net 

Gillingham Walkers Every Monday Barn Surgery 1 hr comfortable walks 2.30pm 

Gillingham Wheelers Every Sat/Sun Wheels / Café Rimini 9am Beginners – Sat Experienced - Sun 

Gillingham Singers Every Mon Gillingham School Hall 7.15 (Sept–Jul) Carole 01747 825826 www.gillinghamsingers.org 

Hipp Bones Sat first Youth & Comunity Centre 10 -12 01747 822267 

Hipp Bones Sat third Youth & Community Centre 10 -12 01747 822267 

History Society Wed third Methodist Church Hall, Gillingham http://www.gillinghammuseum.co.uk/ 

Job club Every Friday Town Hall 07544921671 10 am – 1pm 

Knitwits in the Buff Every Monday Buffalo Inn 7pm call Cate on 01747 821473 

Lions Meeting Wed second Gillingham Town Hall Gillingham, Mere & Shaftesbury Lions Janet 0845 8337521 

Lions Meeting Wed fourth Gillingham Town Hall Gillingham, Mere & Shaftesbury Lions Janet 0845 8337521 

LGBT – North Dorset 2 nd Monday Buffalo Gillingham Contact Roger on 01747 822848 

Marnhull & Gillingham Badminton 

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Every Mon, Tues and 

Thurs 

Riversmeet 

Mon Pay and Play, Tues Club night , Thurs advanced 

http://www.mgbc.org.uk/index.html 

Mash it Up Football Every Monday Gillingham School Astro 5.30 – 6.30 12 – 16 boys and girls football 07971 417284 

Mash it Up Football Every Thursday Shaftesbury School Astro 3.15 – 4.30 12 – 16 boys and girls football 07971 417284 

Mindful Café Fortnightly Tuesdays St Martins Grange, Gillingham Contact Sally on 01747 852153 snutbeem@gmail.com 

Mother and Toddler Every Monday Baptist Church Hall 1pm – 3pm Term time only 

Mother and toddler Every Wed St Mary the Virgin School 9.45 -11.45am Term time only 

Netball Group Every Friday Riversmeet 7.30pm www.gillinghamnetballclub.co.uk 

North Dorset Business Group 2 nd week Tues/Wed Various Connecting local businesses plt@software-matters.co.uk 

North Dorset Turbos Weekly 4 days Port Regis/St Marys S’bury Chriss Gassman 01258 820202 www.northdorsetturbos.co.uk 

North Dorset Rugby FC Various Slaughtergate Gillingham Mens youth, minis, girls 01747 822748 www.ndrfc.co.uk/ 

Open House Every Tuesday Fathers House Church Shaftesbury 10 – 2pm 

Probus Group Fortnightly Tues Olive Bowl https://www.probus-gillingham-dorset.org.uk 

Probus Group S’bury Monday second Shaftesbury Town Hall 10 for 10.30 852975 Sue 

Quilting Group Every Wednesday Sew Your Own Brickfields 01747 822286 

Rotary Club of Gillingham Every Wed Olive Bowl Peter Platt-Higgins 01747 860809 7 for 7.30pm 

Rubber Bridge Club Every Thursday Bones Youth Centre 2pm - We play for fun Joan Carter 01747 822964 

S’bury Youth Bowling Group Every Saturday Carole Wiles 

Shaftesbuty Community Choir Every Wednesday Shaftesbury 7.30 -9.30 01747 854225 Julia Marcus open to all ages/abilities 

S’bury & Gill Round Table Twice a month Various Peter Mellum 07870 239 848 peter.mellum@gmail.com 

Shaston Gardening Ass 1 st Friday Bell Street United Church 7.30pm Karen 01747 850269 

www.shastongardenassociation@webeden.co.uk 

Shaftesbury Tennis Club Every Tue/Thurs 7.30 -9.00 S’Bury Tennis Courts www.shaftesburytenniscentre.co.uk 852705/ 07727061077 

S’Bury & District Trefoil Guild Second Tuesday Bell Street United Church Hall, Shaftesbury Christine 01747 853429/ Lesley 01747 853375 

Shaftesbury WI (Morning) Third Monday RBL Hall, Coppice Street 10am Contact number President Mrs Brenda Skaife 01747 851514 

Shaftesbury WI (Evening) Seond Wednesday United Church Hall, Bell St 7pm Contact number President Mrs Lorna Irvine 01747 854949 

Short Mat Bowls Every Tues/Wed Buckhorn Western Hall Alison Collins, 01747 839783 or dnacollins@btinternet.com 

Short Mat Bowls - S’bury Every Tue/Thur Coppice Street Hall Contact secretary on 01747 855490 

U3A S’Bury & Gillingham First Thursday The Christian Centre Shaftesbury membership@sgu3a.org.uk http://www.sgu3a.org.uk 

WI pm Gillingham Mon RBL Hall 2.15pm contact Barbara 833678 

WI eve Gillingham First Thursday Gillingham Primary School 7.00 contact Alison 01747 824540 

WI Milton Second Wednesday Milton School 7.15pm contact Christine 824655 

Way Forward Group Every Monday Gillingham Football Club Drop in Social Group 10 – 12 £2 

Wyvern Savings and Loans Every Wednesday Community Rooms 12 – 2pm Ethical banking and debt advice afternoon 

Wyvern Savings and Loans Every Thursday Shaftesbury Library 11 am – 1pm Ethical banking and debt advice 

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AMITY 

…..where friendship matters 

ABOUT AMITY 

Amity (which means friendship) was founded in 2008. Formerly the WI, it was decided to form an 

autonomous club where our local interests could be better served, especially for fundraising. 

This means that ALL the fundraising by Amity now go directly to our chosen charity. 

Whilst we cover the areas of The Donheads, Charlton, Ludwell and the Coombes, our membership is 

open to all and some of our members come from much further afield. 

MEETINGS 

Meetings take place on the second Thursday of the month at the 

Donhead St Mary village hall, from 2.30 – 4.30pm. Generally there is a talk, followed by a sumptuous 

tea and a chance to chat with everyone. 

AIMS/OBJECTIVES 

To be a diverse group of women who meet each month to foster friendship and companionship 

within our village communities. To widen our horizons by introducing a variety of speakers and subjects 

to our members. To support local charities and/or local organisations through fundraising 

events. 

FEES 

Annual Membership £18.00 

Afternoon Tea (members) £1.00 

Afternoon Tea (guests) £2.00 

Afternoon tea - includes a selection of sandwiches and cake along with choice of tea or coffee. 

NEW MEMBERS 

If you are new to the area, you will receive a warm welcome at Amity. Alternatively, you may have 

attended one or more of our meetings either as a visitor or a guest in the past and would like to 

come back again. Perhaps it’s something you have been meaning to do for a while but never got 

round to it. Well, there’s no better time to become a member. If you would like to see if Amity is 

for you, we would be delighted if you would contact any one of the people below who will arrange 

to bring you and introduce you to everyone, rather than arriving on your own. 

SHOULD I BECOME A MEMBER? 

If you enjoy meeting people 

If you would like to broaden your knowledge and enjoy a good tea 

If you would like to go on group excursions and theatre trips 

If you would like the satisfaction of helping to raise money for local charities and your community 

Then you are just the person we are waiting to welcome 

CONTACTS 

If you would like to come along to one of our meetings 

or events, or just find out more about us – please contact: 

Anita Keogh 01747 828 818 Chairman 

Anne Brake 01747 858927 Members Secretary 

email keoghanita@gmail.com 

Raising funds for Wiltshire Air Ambulance 

website www.donheadsamityclub.co.uk 

TLW DANCE 

The leading dance school 

in Shaftesbury 

BALLET 

STREET JAZZ 


17 

TAP 

07584340897 

TLWdance@googlemail.com 

www.tlwdance.co.uk 

The 

Venue 

FOR BUSINESS, PLEASURE & LEISURE 

To book call: 01747 822775 

or email events@theolivebowl.co.uk 

23 Brickfields Business Park, Gillingham, SP8 4PX 

Visit the NEW website 

www.theolivebowl.co.uk

Outdoor entertaining this summer at Orchard Park 

Follow us on 

@orchiep 

ORCHARD PARK GARDEN CENTRE 

Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, SP8 5JG 

T: 01747 835544 E: info@orchardpark.uk.net www.orchardpark.biz 

OPENING: MON - SAT 9 - 5.30PM SUN 10 - 4.30PM 


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Jane Stokes—Mere Mortal 

Local musician, Jane Stokes, has achieved a long-held 

ambition of recording her first album of Harp music. Jane, 

who lives in Child Okeford, plays fourteen tracks of varied 

music from the repertoire for Celtic harp. Much of the music 

Jane plays is from the folk tradition, though some of the 

recordings are classical and a couple are written by Jane 

herself. 

Jane was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis some time ago, 

so it is unsurprising that all profits from the sale of these recordings will go to the MS Society 

to help further research into this debilitating and incurable condition. 

Jane’s album, “Mere Mortal”, can be heard on 

https://janestokes.bandcamp.com/. The CD, which costs £10, or 

more if you wish to donate, can be ordered from the website, or 

digitally downloaded. 

BitsBobs-n-OddJobs 

Contact Steve: 07522 989 616 or 01747 825522 

email: bitsbobsandoddjobs@gmail.com 

LOCALLY BASED HANDYMAN 

Providing a comprehensive service to help you repair, maintain, improve 

or refurbish your property. 

• Painting • Decorating - interior or exterior • Kitchens updated • Tiling • Roofs 

• Re-pointing • Plumbing • Carpentry • Flat packs • Machine installation 

• Garden maintenance • Clearance • Fences fixed • Guttering • UPVC Fascia 

No Job is Too Small • Hourly or Daily rates • Quotes and Advice Given Freely 

If you have any questions, or would like to contact Jane, please 

email janestokesuk2@live.co.uk, or phone 01258 861763. 

For more information about Multiple Sclerosis please visit 

https://www.mssociety.org.uk/ 

This wonderfully tart jam goes well with scones 

and cream and makes a lovely filling for a 

Victoria Sponge cake 

Makes: 2 jars (approximately) 

Preparation and cooking time: 1 hour 

A cooking thermometer is necessary for this recipe. 

Also jam jars and a saucer. The saucer should be 

placed in the freezer to keep it cold. 

Ingredients 

900g Slightly under-ripe gooseberries, topped and tailed 

900g-1kg Granulated sugar 

600ml water 

Method 

First wash your jam jars in hot soapy water, then rinse 

well. Put them into a preheated oven at 160°C/gas 3 

until you are ready to use them. 

Put the fruit and water only into a large, heavy-based 

saucepan. Bring to the boil, then simmer gently until the 

skins are soft. If you add the sugar the skins will not 

soften. 

Add the sugar and stir over a low heat until it has 

dissolved completely. Don't boil the jam before the 

sugar has dissolved or it may crystallise during storage. 

Once the sugar has dissolved bring the jam to a rapid 

but steady boil and boil until it reaches a temperature of 

between 105°C and 110°C. 

After about 15 minutes your jam should have become 

more viscous and clear and you will need to see 

whether setting point has been reached. This is called 

the ‘wrinkle test’. Remove the saucer from the freezer. 

Take the pan off the heat, spoon a little jam onto the 

plate and leave until completely cold. Then push it 

across the plate with your forefinger. It should wrinkle 

up if it’s ready. If it only wrinkles slightly, pop the saucer 

back in the freezer and bring the jam back to the boil 

and boil for a few more minutes. 

Skim any scum from the top of the jam and pour it into 

the prepared jars. Cover 

the surface of the jam with 

waxed discs, wax-side 

down, and either quickly 

cover each jar with a 

dampened round of 

cellophane and rubber 

band or leave to go cold 

before covering with 

cellophane or a screw-top 

lid. Sealing the jars well 

prevents the build-up of 

condensation under the 

lid, which could lead to 

mould. 


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PHOTO COMPETITION 

in celebration of the 150th 

Anniversary of Mere Clock Tower 

Can you find the hidden book 

84,84,84,84,84, 

84,84,84,84,84, 

84,84,84,84,84, 

84,84,84,84, 

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Submit a photo of the clock tower 

in June for chance to win a large 

framed print of your image and to 

be exhibited in a local gallery. 

For more details visit 

fb.me/mereclocktower150 

A B C E F G H I J K 

MURDER 

MURDER SPARAMOKROW 

The Veteran’s Dream – A ‘Young Persons’ Opera. 

Two of our dedicated 

young soloists, Eden and 

David, will be joining 

other members of the 

community who will be 

taking part in the opera 

on Saturday, 13 th October 

at 2.30 p.m. at 

the church of St Mary 

the Virgin, 

Gillingham. 


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Early Learning 

The children in our Outstanding Early Years Unit have 

had an exciting start to the summer term. Both our 

Reception Class and Shooting Stars Nursery have had 

visits from 8 day old lambs kindly brought in by in by a 

local farmer. The children were able to ask lots of 

questions, feed and stroke the lambs. We have also 

had eggs which we have incubated in school and have 

hatched 4 beautiful chicks which will stay with us until 

they return back to the same farm as the lambs. Finally 

we have tadpoles whose legs have just started to 

appear! The children have thoroughly enjoyed the 

process and carefully observe them throughout the day 

using clipboards and ipads to record their findings. We 

are now registering children for our Nursery setting for 

September 2018 (2 – 4 year olds). Please call 01747 

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MermaidsUK takes part in brand new ITV series, Give It A Year Episode 5 

MermaidsUK took part in Give It A Year, a brand new ITV series. The company is run by Mother and 

Daughter duo, Lisa Bousted and Charlotte Scoins who are both Aquatic Teachers and Tutors. After 18 

months of market research, planning and development, Lisa and Charlotte introduced the MermaidsUK 

Instructor Course to the aquatic industry, allowing the Level 2 Swimming teacher to train up as a 

MermaidsUK Instructor. This resulted in new business’s being set up around the UK and more recently 

worldwide. Swimschool @Riversmeet, saw the many physical and social benefits of Mermaiding and have 

MermaidsUK Instructors offering Mermaid Parties, Mermaid Experiences & Mermaid Swim Courses offers 

Mermaid Sessions for children and Mermaid Experiences and Mermaid Parties on request. 

In this brand new series, Baroness Karren Brady meets the brave people who decide to go it alone and 

start a new business. While many take off, every year in the UK 30,000 start-up businesses fail. This 

unique take on business follows the first year for intrepid entrepreneurs - will our fledgling business 

owners be dining on caviar and champagne in 12 months’ time? Or will they be eating humble 

pie? Through her travels across the UK, Karren meets people who believe they’ve got the next big 

thing. Some ideas are weird and whacky, others are literally out of this world, but all these fledgling 

business people hope their venture will change their lives and their fortunes. She’ll want to know as much 

about their hopes and dreams as she does about the sales figures. This business show is as much about 

the people and personalities as it is the profit and loss sheet. 

She’ll meet all these people at the start of their first year. Then in an instant, 

it’ll be 12 months later and she’ll discover what can happen when you Give 

it a Year. For further details on your local MermaidsUK sessions, you can 

contact swimschool@riversmeetgillingham.org 01747 834013 

Sue Warren 

Painting, decorating, tiling, 

carpentry, repairs & odd 

jobs. Free Interior Design 

advice and Estimates. 

High quality work sensibly priced 

Tel/Text: 07943 – 402 371 

(Gillingham) 

suewarren54@yahoo.co.uk 

Ofsted Registration: EY551649 

Term-time Childcare from aged 2. 

Topsie Rabbit are now very settled 

in new premises, over Easter their 

outdoor area has been completed 

to allow free flow. There are 

specific areas to enhance targeted 

learning, readiness for school 

courses for parents/children and a 

dedicated food room for activities 

and lunch. Funding to eligible 

parents of 2, 3 & 4 year olds up to 

30 hours. Call 01747 821565 or 

email topsierabbit@hotmail.co.uk 

B E A U T Y S C R U B S 

R D U A R A 

A D M I N T A L I B A N 

H I I O Y A D 

M O R O C C O P A N D A 

S A D S L 

L I B E L L O U S 

D R E E P 

O B A M A P L A T T E R 

D L I I D B I 

G R O W N U P M E A N S 

E H E I C E 

S H A N D Y S T A K E D 

Solution to May Quick Crossword 

Solution to Mind benders 

1. Good intentions 

2. Bend over backwards 

3. Condescending 

Solution to 

May Sudoku 

Solution May 

Word Search 

9 2 4 1 7 3 5 6 8 

3 5 1 9 6 8 4 7 2 

7 6 8 5 4 2 3 9 1 

8 3 7 6 2 4 9 1 5 

5 4 2 8 9 1 7 3 6 

6 1 9 3 5 7 8 2 4 

4 9 5 2 3 6 1 8 7 

1 7 6 4 8 9 2 5 3 

2 8 3 7 1 5 6 4 9 

M E G H A N R E C E P T I O N 

E C E R E M O N Y X H A R R Y 

B H W E D D I N G T Z I U X N 

O S U S C E L E B R I T I E S 

U Q F R O G M O R E H O U S E 

Q I N V I T A T I O N S D J B 

U T L E N G A G E M E N T S P 

E K P R I N C E P H I L I P F 

T C A R R I A G E Z S R R E L 

Q C H A R L E S D Z J L E E O 

G N P R O C E S S I O N S C W 

R I Q V Y P W I N D S O R H E 

I O J P A R T Y P R E S S E R 

N K C E L E B R A T I O N S S 

G U E S T L I S T W D R E S S 

BPD 

PSYCHOSES 

DEPRESSION 

PEER 

SUPPORT 

PTSD 

A Peer Support Group for those with Mental Health 

Difficulties is now meeting at Tricuro, 

Trinity Centre, Bimport, Shaftesbury SP7 8PW 

on the first Thursday of every month. 

The next meeting is on: Thursday 7 th June 2018 2 pm – 4 pm 

ALL AGES WELCOME 

Mild or Major Illness 

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£2 PER SESSION TO INCLUDE REFRESHMENTS 

TO LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COME OR FOR 

MORE INFORMATION CONTACT AMANDA ON 07749062327 

(Text or Phone) 

Flyer sponsored by: Michael JH Brown MOst Osteopathy & Acupuncture, Abbey View 

Complementary Clinic, Shaftesbury (info@bouncebackhealth.co.uk) 


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Shelter from the Storm by Rik Lonsdale 

I hate this kind of rain, it reminds me of that day when I had just turned sixteen. 

It was a Tuesday. A Tuesday in June. You told me you weren’t doing anything much 

that day and I could call and see you if I wished. You knew I wished very much to come 

and call on you, you knew I had been hoping to see you alone for months. So I showered 

and washed my hair and dressed as well as I could and set off for your house. I had to 

catch two buses and then walk the half mile length of the lane you lived in. 

Eventually I arrived, smoothed down my hair and rang your door bell. 

‘Trisha? She’s not here, love, gone into town with some friends, she’ll be out all day. 

I don’t expect to see her before five.’ Your mother had a kind voice and looked at me as if 

she knew I had been fooled. I didn’t accept the drink she offered. I found myself being upset, 

lost, angry all at once. 

I held it together to give what I hoped was a sincere sounding apology and turned to 

walk the four miles home. The heavens opened when I was about fifty yards from your 

garden gate and I was soaked to the skin by the time I got to the end of the lane. 

I was about a mile from town when I met you coming the other way. The rain hiding 

my tears, I could almost ignore you but you caught my eye. 

‘What are you doing here, Jamie?’ you said, as if you didn’t know. 

But I didn’t answer you. I didn’t speak to you that day. I walked on past. My sixteenyear-old 

pride was not so destroyed by you that I would give you any sort of explanation 

while you were in the company of Tom. Both of you sheltering under his raincoat. Probably 

the only person in the world who would carry a raincoat in June. 

The next day you came to see me at school. You wanted to talk. You were conciliatory. 

Wanted to make up. I said no. I stood my ground. I held my head high. I wouldn’t be 

friends. 

‘Go and chat up boring Tom, he’s your type, just leave me alone.’ I said. I hated myself 

as I spoke. I hated Tom, I wanted you, I loved 

you. 

But you went to Tom. You married him instead 

of me, had his children. 

Yes, I know it was a long time ago, fifty-two 

years ago next week. Yes, I know it was stupid. 

Yes, I know we were kids. But here we both are, 

sheltering from the same rain under this tree. 

Where’s Tom’s raincoat now? Buried with him 

you say. I’m sorry about that. But I’m not as stupid 

as I was then, so will you dance in the rain 

with me? Yes, at our age! 

FREE 

EVENT! 

24 JUNE 

SUNDAY 24 JUNE FROM 12.00 

THE GREAT GET TOGETHER PICNIC 

ON GILLINGHAM TOWN MEADOW 

ENJOY 

Kids’ Activities | Riverkidz Jungle Bounce (£1) 

Cakes | Scouts BBQ (£2.50) | Tea & Coffee (£1.50) 

Tables & Chairs | Shelter from the Weather 

Skittle Alley | Buskers | Being Together 

BRING YOUR OWN 

Picnic | Picnic Rug | Mug for Tea/Coffee 

Family | Neighbours | Friends | Fun 

We take inspiration from Jo Cox’s quote, 

“We have more in common than that 

which divides us.” 

WWW.GREATGETTOGETHER.ORG 


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Friends of Wyke Primary School 

Summer Fete 

23RD JUNE 2018 AT 2PM 

Craft Stalls BBQ 

Bouncy Castle Cakes 

Facepainting Games 

Tombolas Pimm’s Bar 

Dance Act Raffle 

Top Raffle Prize: £100 sponsored by 

Plus Pony Rides from 

Pevlings Farm 

and a special visit 

from Scales & Tails 

To book a craft stall for £7.50 contact: 01747 825665 

Wyke Primary School, Deane Avenue, Gillingham, SP8 4SH 

GILLINGHAM COMMUNITY CINEMA 

“Lovely Cakes” 

ORGAN CONCERT 

7.30pm, Sat 16 June 

Presenting a rare opportunity to hear this 

renowned organist perform in the UK 

HANS 

HIELSCHER 

Municipal Organist 

Wiesbaden, Germany 

Mr. Heilscher is recognised for his expertise on the organ and 

has performed over 3,000 concerts on many continents. 

He will play a selection of music from composers of 

the 1500s to those of today. 

GILLINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH 

Tickets (price £8) are available from The Copy Shop, by calling 

07817 379006 or at www.wegottickets.com/event/427836 

www.musicatgmc.org.uk 

Kindly sponsored by Robert Frith Optometrists - Gillingham 

The Way We Wed 

the Way We Wed 

celebrating the Wedding Gown 

from past to present 

in aid of the ChurCh 

7PM, SAT 23 JUNE 

TICKETS FROM 07817 379006 

Community 

Saturday 9 June 

10.30am – 2.00pm 

Vicarage School Room, 

Queen Street, Gillingham. 

Come and enjoy time with your friends. 

There will be homemade cake, gluten free cake, 

tea cakes, fresh coffee, tea and hot chocolate, light 

lunches of soup and a roll and freshly made 

sandwiches with a side salad. 

Proceeds to: Talking Newspapers 

The Shaftesbury Area Talking Newspaper is a registered charity, operated by volunteers, 

and established to prepare and post weekly a memory stick containing some 90 minutes of 

material selected from local newspapers and magazines and sent to blind and partially 

sighted listeners at addresses in North Dorset and neighbouring areas 

Lovely Cakes” will be held every second Saturday in the month. 

Make it a date! 

Registered Charity No. 1158272 

26 th 27 th & 28 th May 2018 

11am- 4pm 

St Mary’S ChurCh 

tarrant Gunville, Dt11 8Jn 

refreshments all day 

£3 entry 


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What’s On 

Date Event Venue Contact / Info 

26 – 28 May The Way We Wed St Marys Church Tarrant 11 – 4pm £3 entry, refreshments available all day 

Gunville 

Sat 2 June Gillingham in Gear Town Meadow 10-4pm Free Admission 

Sat 2 June Moonrakers Craft NAdder Centre Tisbury 10 -3pm 

Fair 

Fri 8 June Valuation Day Shaftesbury Arts Centre 10 – 2pm Please email jewellery@dnw.co.uk for 

appointment 

Fri 8 June Jo Philby Shaftesbury Arts Centre £10.00 7.30pm 01747 854321 

http://www.shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk 

Fri 8 June Summer Open 

Evening 

Glastonbury Abbey 6 – 9pm Free Entry to the Abbey whilst enjoying the 

music 

Sat 9 June Lovely Cakes Vicarage School Rooms 10.30 -2pm in aid of Talking Newspapers. 

Gillingham 

Sat 9 June ‘The Time 

Machine’ 

Shaftesbury Arts Centre £15 8pm 01747 854321 


Sat 9 June Live Around the 

Spire 

George and Dragon 

Salisbury 

7pm Wiltshire College Students present an evening 

of live music 

Tues 12 June NDBG Visit TBC 6.00pm North Dorset Business Group to be included 

on invite Email info@vale-secretarial.co.uk 

Fri 15 June Mill on the Floss Shaftesbury Arts Centre £15 7.30pm 01747 854321 


Sat 16 June Motcombe Fete Motcombe More details to follow 

Sat 16 June Hans Hielscher Gillingham Methodist 

Church 

7.30pm £8 from The Copy Shop, 07817 379006 or 

www.wegottickets.com/event/427836 

Mon 18 June Scribblers Gillingham Writing Group - venue TBC for more info contact 

tiggyhayes@hotmail.co.uk 

Tues 19 June Senior Film: Shaftesbury Arts Centre 2pm £3 on the door 01747 854321 

Paddington 


Thurs 21 Jun Summer Solstice 

Vintage Vehicles 

Gillingham & S’bury 

Showground 

3pm - 10pm Free entry. Food Fair with period 

costume is optional 

Sat 23 June Darkest Hour Gillingham Community 7pm Tickets from 07817 379006 

Cinema 

Sat 23 June Summer Fete Wyke School 2pm with Pony rides and a visit from scales and tails 

01747 825669 Craft stalls available from £7.50 

Sat 23 Jun NDRFC Ball North Dorset Rugby 7 -till late tickets £60 each from ndrfc@live.co.uk 

Football Club 

Sun 24 Jun Great Get 

Gillingham Meadow From 12 noon 

Together Picnic 

Thurs 28 Jun Networking 

Breakfast 

TBC Shaftesbury 

Shaftesbury Chamber of Commerce Networking 

networking@shaftesburychamber.co.uk to be included on 

invite. Membership required after 2 visits 

29 Jun -1 July Shaftesbury Shaftesbury 

http://shaftesburyfringe.co.uk/ 

Fringe 

Sat 7 July Far and Near Christ Church East Stour £8 01747 823451 

Concert 

Sat 21 Jul Mind Charity Ball The Crown Blandford 7.30 – 12 Midnight £30 pp 07919987039 or 

hannahgarrett2014@gmail.com for tickets 

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Ward Goodman 7 

Barber 

The Barber Shop 15 

Beauty Salon / Treatments 

Lorraine Connolly Beauty Training 8 

Blinds 

Sewards Blinds 

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Broadband Provider 

Mark Hansford 27 

Builder 

Bitsbobs and Oddjobs 21 

JW Landscapes 4 

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Chart Taxis 25 

Café / Tea Rooms 

Orchard Park 18 

Riversmeet19 

Care 

Topsie Rabbit 27 

Carpets 

Masterfit 17 

Deep Clean 25 

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Catering 

Olive Bowl 17 

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Cleaning 

Oven U 21 

Deep Clean 25 

Diamond Shine 15 

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Mr Safe Mode 12 

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Sue Warren 27 

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