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Nicholas Church News

The end of April sees a New Church Warden and new PCC. We are delighted to have new members, but such changes cannot take place without our thanks going to those who are retiring. Every member of the past PCC has given 100% of their talents and abilities and I would like to personally thank them for all the wisdom, guidance and support that they have given me.  One person however is outstanding in all of those things, that is Fay Taylor. Fay felt for personal reasons she would be unable to continue as Church Warden during the year. She has given so much of her time and energy over many years to keep St. Nicholas’ as a church in the widest sense, going even when we were in difficult times. Her wisdom patience and love for the church is something we should all be grateful for. Mere words seem inadequate in such circumstances but I know Fay will want no more than the simplest THANK YOU.  We should also be enormously grateful to Barbara Matthews who has shouldered the burden of the Church Wardens duties as well as many other things for more than half the year. It has been a steep learning curve for Barbara, a challenge she has met calmly, efficiently and with good humour. We are grateful she will continue as Church Warden so we may as a whole build upon the sterling work of the past. One of the major changes about to happen as I write, is the consecration of the extended churchyard. This is an historic occasions which will ensure those who love this village can be sure that if their wish is to be buried within the bounds of St. Nicholas’ this will now be possible for several centuries. Our thanks goes to the Studland Church Lands Trust, to the Trustees, and in particular Tony Freer who shouldered the bulk of the arduous process of gaining the various permissions required and the administration of transferring the land.

The Church hall kitchen is now completely updated and in use, giving to all those who use it great delight. Other minor improvements will be complete for the Flower Festival. This is a big undertaking over three days but great fun. We still need stewards and helpers for the three days if you would like to be involved please contact Barbara Matthews or me. We look forward to summer, the coming of visitors to this lovely place. One thing that happened last year to aid those who visit was the production of a new guide. This has proved a great success greatly appreciated and commented on by visitors to the church. On a final note several people have said they would like to contribute to a Food Bank. In these difficult times such organisations are proving to be a life line to thousands of families. We may think that such facilities are not necessary in this part of the country; sadly this is not the case. I hope to give more details in the June Parish News

 

 

Rev Tony Higgins    Resident Priest

 

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Sunday 28^th April 2013

 

 

The Service of Communion and Consecration of the Churchyard extension starts at 10.30am at the Church. Please note the later time

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Studland Village Hall

 

By the time you read this the village hall will have been redecorated and we hope that we can continue to keep it in its pristine condition. In addition we have received approval from the Purbeck District Tree Officer for the Scots Pine to be felled as he agreed that the tree posed a potential threat to the village hall and footpath. This work is scheduled to take place at the end of April and in accordance with his recommendation supported by our Arboricultural consultant we will be planting a Quercus robur as a replacement tree which will take place in the first planting season(October- March inclusive)following the removal of the Scots Pine

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'An "Ah!" in the Month'

Our last meeting before the summer break will be at All Saints, on Monday 29th April from 7.30-9.00pm. The evening's theme is 'Home is Where the Heart is'; do come along with a poem on that subject - or just come if you enjoy poetry!

After the wonderful evening that we spent with David Barker last November, when we looked at the life and poetry of George Herbert, arrangements are now underway for an outing to Salisbury on Thursday 18th July. There will be time for coffee, shopping/visiting the cathedral and lunch in Salisbury, and then at 2.30pm we shall go to Bemerton to see where George Herbert was parish priest, and have a short themed church service led by Revd Susan Drewett. We shall either travel by coach (depending on numbers) or private cars. Lists will be placed in our churches at the beginning of May - so be sure to sign up if you would like to share in this event. 

Revd Wendy Fellingham

 

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Church magazine Bloopers

This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.

 

The Verger unveiled the church's new Restoration Fund campaign slogan Last Sunday: "I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours."

 

Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Methodist church. Hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa.

 

The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled due to a conflicting appointment

 

 Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes ofFather Jack's sermons

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Afternoon Tea Party

Coombe House, Ferry Road, Studland

Sunday 12^th May 2013

2.00pm until 5.00pm

Come and enjoy delicious homemade cream teas and cakes

 

 

 

* raffle * tombola *cakes* home produce *

Please come along and bring your friends!

Entrance fee 50p.

All proceeds will be donated to the

Joseph Weld Hospice

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STUDLAND GARDENING ASSOCIATION
 
We hope everyone enjoyed the Spring Show on 6th April.  There may not have been as many entries as usual but given the weather in the run up to the Show this could be expected. However, the standard of entries was still very good, and remarked on as such by the judges.  Thank you to everyone who entered and attended, and particularly to those donated raffle prizes and cakes for the tea.  The prizewinners were as follows: The Dowty Cup - Mrs Lynn Nelson; The Cocknowle Cup - Mrs Sara Brown; The Floral Cup - Mrs Ann Guppy; Diploma for Horticulture - Mrs Yvonne Sühr; Certificates of Merit for Floral Art - Mrs Ann Guppy and Mrs Vikki Fooks; The Daffodil Cup (children under 8) - Martha Harwood and Lucas Best; The Primrose Cup (children aged 8 to 11) - Kieron Best.  These prize-winners will be entered into the Prize Book.
 
At the time of writing, the Plant Sale is yet to take place.  We hope everyone who came enjoyed themselves and came away with some bargains!  If the Parish News comes out early enough a reminder that the Sale is on Saturday 27th April, at 2.30.
 
Stephen Yeoman, Secretary (450587)

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When god made the earth and sky, the flowers and the trees, He then made all the animals, all the birds and bees,

 and when his work was finished, not one was quite the same, he said “I’ll walk this earth of mine and give each one a name”

 and everywhere he went a little creature followed him until his strength was spent, and when all were named upon the earth and in the sky and sea, the little creature said “dear Lord there’s not one left for me”  The father smiled and softly said” I have left you to the end,

 I’ve turned my own name back to front and called you “DOG” my friend

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Thanks to Joey Weekes for sending in this delightful poem to share with our readers

 

 

Swanage Methodist Church

 

A Quiz with a difference

 

Saturday May 11^th

Prompt start 7pm

Tickets Adults £6 (inc Ploughman’s Supper)

 

To book 01929 421331

 on your own or bring a team

Nationat Trust

 

In Purbeck we are lucky enough to have around 250 regular volunteers, supplemented last year by more than 150 others who helped out occasionally or on a one-off basis.

External groups, including Purbeck School, other schools and colleges and employers, brought a further 600 to join the party, mostly on one-off tasks in the countryside.

Guests on working holidays in Purbeck carried out a total of 840 hours.

Between them, this small but dedicated army gave more than 30,000 hours of their time over the course of a year.

The largest group comprised the countryside volunteers, who last year numbered about 120 and notched up a combined total of more than 10,000 hours.

Their largely unseen work helps protect important habitats like Purbeck heathland and increases our knowledge of the animals and plants which live there.

They also ensure the countryside is a place everyone can enjoy by maintaining paths and stiles and support our rangers in general countryside management tasks.

Other volunteers help welcome our visitors to Studland Beach and Corfe Castle. Still others work in education, passing on specialist knowledge of everything from birds and insects to medieval history.

And it doesn’t stop there. We have handy people, gardeners, photographers, and we have just taken on our first video filmmaking volunteer.

Volunteers are vital to the work of the National Trust. In 2011/12 they contributed four million hours nationwide – equivalent to £33.6 million. Without them, we simply wouldn’t be able to continue the work we were founded to do – looking after special places for ever, for everyone.

Becoming a National Trust volunteer in Purbeck can be as easy as coming along to one of our regular monthly drop-in sessions. There’s no commitment, and you can stay for an hour or all day if you want to.

Meanwhile, we are currently on the lookout for the following:

 

·            Someone with carpentry experience to join the countryside team, as well as general handy people,

·            Retail volunteers for the shop at Knoll Beach – would include looking after plants for sale,

·            Active types to join a new team maintaining gravel tracks. May include training in skills such as tractor driving,

·            Friendly people to help welcome visitors to Studland Beach and the Discovery Centre.

 

Whichever role you choose, you can be sure of a warm welcome, the chance to meet new people and be part of a team, and the knowledge that you are supporting a worthwhile cause.

To apply for any of the roles above, or for more information about volunteering including drop-in sessions, please contact Rachel Rodman on 01929-452306 or rachel.rodman@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

Jon Bish, Communications Officer, 01929-452309, jon.bish@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

STUDLAND WI

 

 

 

President Doris Royal welcomed a good turn out for our annual meeting on a wet, cold and windy night.  The first thing we did was to adopt the DFWI Budget for 2013/14.

 

There will be an exhibition of Dorset buttons at Gold Hill Museum, Shaftsbury 25-27 May 10.30-4.30 with donations to the museum.  There will be an open day to see the NFWI offices in King’s Road, London on Wednesday 16^th October.  The Denman College courses brochure was on show for us all to see.  We had a letter from Wendy McAllister our Australian link telling us of the change of International Officer who is now Mrs Caroline Soloman.  The indoor kurling at West Parley was great fun and much enjoyed. Thanks to Christina Cook for organising this.  Stepping Out at the Mowlem was also very good and thanks to Doris Royal for organising this.  There will be an outing to Poole for greyhound racing on Tuesday 2^nd May which should be good fun and there is a DFWI beading workshop for beginners on Thursday 30^th May 10-12 noon at County House, Dorchester, cost £6.50.  Our summer outing will be to Exbury Gardens and this will be in May (date to be arranged) as it is the best time to see the rhododendrons. The garden party at Milton Abbey to celebrate 95 years of DFWI which was washed out last year has been re-scheduled for Sunday 7th July costing £20.

 

Annie Whitehouse put our craft tree in the Studland spring flower show and it got a special mention saying it was excellent and a real feast for the eye. 

 

We then went on to our main business.  The President had made pretty buttonholes for each Committee member and the Officers and Committee were asked by Sally Wright if they would all be prepared to stand again which they accepted.  We also welcomed our new Committee member Angela Myerscough who has mainly taken on raffle duties.  Bonnie Whitham expressed the vote of thanks on behalf of us all and said how much we would like to thank the Committee for continuing and for all their efforts which are much appreciated.  The competition cup was won by Sally Wright and runner up was Mary Worger.

 

The President then welcomed Jacqui O’Connnell and her group of singers the Monday Nightingales and they sang various amusing rounds, part songs and catches from around the world with some joining in from the audience which caused much amusement.  The President thanked them all and said there had been nightingales in the village hall tonight!  Mary Logan’s packed sales table was much appreciated and caused lots of interest as usual and we then enjoyed tea and coffee and cakes which were naughty but very nice! 

 

Competition winner was Mary Worger.  Raffle winners were 1) Audrey Farrell 2) Sally Hogsflesh and 3) Janet Elford, one of our singers.

 

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 8^th May at 7.30pm in the Village Hall when we will discuss resolutions for the AGM and Martin Churchill will give a demonstration of traditional bread making.  The competition will be for three homemade biscuits.

 

Penny Knollys

 

 

 

 

Studland  History Group.

 

At the AGM in March the following were elected.

Chairman Fran Frith.

Secretary Joyce Meates.

Treasurer Anne Summers.

Committee members Carol Brown and Barry Glendenning.

Thank you to the retiring members of the committee for all their help.

A succesful Coffee Morning was held on 13 April which saw the launch of my book about Goathorn, 'A Forgotten Clayworking Community'. Copies can be purchased at Studland Stores £9.99. Thanks to the members who helped and those who brought along items of local interest to display. A special thanks to Fran Frith for all her help in getting the book to print.

 

The next meeting will be an Evening  event on Wednesday 15 May at 7pm in the Village Hall. Carol and Barry will give an audio visual presentation, 'In Praise of Dorset, Part 2'. Not to be missed, Part 1 was excellent.

All welcome. Visitors £3.50 to include tea/coffee and biscuits. Information from the Secretary 439245.

On June 19 the speaker will be Liz Morris 'Studland Parish and the First World War. 1914 - 1919.

On 17 July David Smith is the speaker with 'Footsteps in the Sands of Time' about the Bankes Estate.  Joyce Meats ( Secretary)

 Parish Council notes

 

 Studland Parish Council

 The meeting received an informative illustrated presentation from Mr Robin Hutson and a representative of his architects on the proposals for the Manor House Hotel. Residents and Councillors were presented with additions to the existing property and the associated management arrangements including traffic, employment, and commitment to sustainable activities. A formal planning application will be made in the next month.

The Council welcomed Sally Craig as its new member.

Acting upon representation from residents and the Parish Council’s tree officer, the Council agreed to oppose the removal of beech trees on a site on Agglestone Road. This decision will be reported to the tree officer at Purbeck District Council.

The Council are opposing proposals from the National Trust for replacements and modification of facilities at the Knoll Beach Café area. Members regard that this area is being incrementally developed beyond the original proposals and as contributing to the commercialisation of Studland Beach.

The Council formally agreed to support the continuation of the provision of public toilets in Beach Road. Further details have yet to be decided on the future management arrangements for these facilities. It is likely that the Parish Council will face an increased financial cost for ensuring that this provision continues as an amenity within the Parish.

The Council reiterated unanimously its opposition to the Navitus Wind Farm proposals for off shore wind turbines. The proposals were seen as inappropriately located, expensive to taxpayers, generating income for overseas companies, and incompatible with the World Heritage site of the Jurassic coast.

Councillors have been requested to respond to Dorset County Council’s request to identify sites for Gypsies.

In response to the request for enhancements to the village, the council recommended the planting of several trees to screen the visual impact of Studland Village Hall. Councillors and residents are requested to supply any further suggested enhancements to the village. Please contact any councillor accordingly.

The National Trust reported that there were discussions on going concerning the state of the public footpath to Wadmore.

The next meeting on Monday the 20^th of May will include the Annual Parish Meeting at which parish organisations are invited to report upon their activities, and members of the parish are invited to raise matters with the Parish Council. Parish Organisations are requested to contact the Parish Clerk (e mail Studland@dorset-aptc.gov.uk ) or any member of the Parish Council with their report and to attend the meeting accordingly.  The meeting will commence at 1900pm.

 

Peter Bowyer                 Chairman Studland Parish Council.

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National Trust

 

 

 

We’re expanding the designated naturist area at Studland ­- eight years after the launch of the Studland Beach Users Action Group (SBUAG), which is successfully tackling issues of antisocial behaviour.

We’re taking this step following requests by naturists and after consulting SBUAG, which includes representatives of Studland Parish Council, Purbeck District Council, beach hut owners, naturist organisations and the police.

Part of the existing naturist area to the north of the Northern Boundary footpath will be extended some 50m inland to where new green marker posts have been put in place. New signs will also be placed on the approaches.

The area of beachfront designated for naturism will stay the same and the expansion plan will not affect the Heather Walk footpath, which will remain outside the naturist area.

The old marker posts will remain in place as removing them would damage the dunes, but they will be repainted brown.

SBUAG was founded in 2005 with one of its main aims to address concerns that the naturist area had become associated with acts of indecent and antisocial behaviour carried out by a minority of users.

As well as providing a forum for discussion, the group employs yellow-shirted community wardens to patrol the beach.

These patrols provide visible reassurance for all beach users and will continue for the time being.

We’re not complacent, but allegations of indecent behaviour reported to National Trust staff have steadily fallen over the last decade from 37 in 2003 to five last year.

Relations between the Trust and naturist groups have improved over the same period and groups such as British Naturism and Studland Naturist Group fully support measures to tackle antisocial behaviour.

It is against this background that the naturist area is being expanded as part of our mission to make special places available for everyone to use in their own way.

“Naturists have been asking for more space for some time and we are happy to help in a way which is sensitive to the needs of all our visitors,” said Studland Beach Operations Manager Emma Wright.

“We will keep the situation under review and continue to work with SBUAG and the police to ensure Studland Beach remains a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.”

 

Jon Bish, Communications Officer, 01929-452309, jon.bish

 

 

Rota of sides persons and Clergy for May 2013  at St Nicholas Church.  If unavailable on the day of the service, please arrange for someone to cover for you.

CW Common Worship 2000     BCP Book of Common Prayer 1662

Dates	Services and Clergy	Sidespersons	Readers
Sunday 5th 8.00am Easter 6   -------------- 10.00 am	Holy Communion BCP AH   ------------------- Family Communion with Baptism AH	Toni Ives       -------------- Doris Royal	John Ives Acts 16.9-15 Clergy John 5. 1-9   Janet Watts Acts 16.9-15 Clergy John 5. 1-9
Thursday 9th 6.30am Ascension Day	Holy Communion CW AH	John Ives	John Ives Acts 1.1-11 Clergy Luke 24. 44-end
Sunday 12th    10.00am Easter 7	Holy Communion CW PB	June  Hilton	Robin Hilton Acts 16. 16-34 Clergy John 17. 20-end
Sunday 19th 10.00am Pentecost	Family Communion with Baptism AH	Keith Dando	Joy Fildes Acts 2.1-21 Clergy John 14. 8-17 [25-27]
Sunday26th 10.00am Trinity Sunday 6.30 pm	Holy Communion CW JS __________________ Evening Prayer BCP AH	Sylvia Bromley   -------------  Ann Guppy	Lesley Cocks Romans 5. 1-5 Clergy John 16. 12-15 _____________________ Toni Ives Psalm 73. 1-3, 16-end Exodus 3. 1-15 Clergy John 3. 1-17

Clergy; AH Rev Tony Higgins  JS  Rev John Staples  PB  Rev Peter Burtwell

 

 

 

 

Dorset  Sunday League Division 1V

 

Cricket features

 

5^th May – Bye

12^th May –. Studland  v. Charton Down (H)

 

19^th May - Old Bounmouthians v Studland (A)

 

26^th  May – Stiudland v. Winton 3^rd (H)

 

2^nd June – Chesleborne v Studland (A)

 

9^th June – Studland v. Shillingstone 2^nd (H)

 

16^th June – Portland RT 2^nd v Studland (A)

 

30^th – Studland v. Broadstone 2^nd (H)

 

Studland Gardening Club Programme 2013

Monday	25th February	7.30 pm	“Kingston Lacey; The History and recreation of the Japanese garden and the restoration of the Kitchen Garden for community allotments” Andrew Hunt (Head gardener)
Monday	25th March	7.30 pm	“Organic Vegetable Gardening” Brian Hasketh
Tuesday	2nd April	6.30-8.00 pm	Show entry forms taken in the committee room
Saturday	6th April	2.30 pm	SPRING SHOW (Exhibits to be staged between 9 am and 12 noon)
Saturday	27th April	2.30 – 4.00 pm	PLANT SALE
Tuesday	30th July	7.00-8.30 pm	Show entry forms in the committee room
Saturday	3rd August	2.30 pm	SUMMER SHOW (Exhibits to be staged between 8.30 am and 11 am)

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Staying safe this winter