| ‘People make Places. Places make People’.... In 2011 villagers began an online Open Archive on an informal basis. We have been recording events, logging images, sharing ideas and making comments for several years. You are welcome to browse its entries and view its pictures. The archive was closed for submitting new entries in February 2019. |
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| Submitted by: Heskie On: 11/12/2011 at: 12:02 Location: Drimpton Christmas Show with Carols On Saturday we enjoyed the CHRISTMAS SHOW with CAROLS The village's annual Get-Together at the Village Hall with SKETCHES, SONGS, MUSIC & FUN Performed by villagers of all ages. The proceeds go to CLIC-SARGENT – Cancer & Leukemia in Childhood I grew up in a much bigger place than Drimpton, but I do not remember my contemporaries, as young people, having the range of talents, musical, theatrical and creative that the young people in the small communities of Drimpton and Netherhay exhibit. That is a tribute to them, and also to the adults here who nurture and support them - some of whom also had their moments in the limelight last night. It was a fun evening; well it had to be with Carol, playing carols! Click on a thumbnail to view the photograph. Click on the photograph when finished. 
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| Submitted by: Heskie On: 11/12/2011 at: 11:52 Location: Netherhay Rehearsals at the chapel With the Drimpton & Netherhay Youth Club Christmas party in full swing at the village hall on Friday evening, Mel took her cast to rehearse for "The Happiest Days of Your Life" to the chapel at Netherhay. Click on a thumbnail to view the photograph. Click on the photograph when finished. 
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| Submitted by: Heskie On: 5/12/2011 at: 19:00 Location: Netherhay Sing Out for Marie Curie 2011 Penny spent the afternoon leading everyone (something like 60 people of all ages) through all sorts of songs, in rounds and parts and harmonies, even those of us who say we can't sing were well and truly enjoying ourselves. We also did a rhythmic "gum boot" dance, involving much clapping and stamping. After tea and cakes, shared with friends and family, we performed some of what we had learned with Penny. The stamping and clapping gets a bit ragged towards the end - probably too much cake! |
| Submitted by: Heskie On: 5/12/2011 at: 18:45 Location: Netherhay Sing Out for Marie Curie 2011 The Netherhay Ladies' Book Club decided to join in the Marie Curie appeal to raise funds to provide carers this Christmas. With the help and inspiration of Penny Dunscombe who ran the workshop, without a fee, at Netherhay chapel, over £300 was raised and much fun was had. There are two posts, this one with some photographs attached and another with a video of a "gum boot" dance. Click on a thumbnail to view the photograph. Click on the photograph when finished. 
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| Submitted by: andrew On: 5/12/2011 at: 10:31 Location: Drimpton extracts from December newsletter PARISH COUNCIL NEWS: At the last PC committee meeting your Parish Councillors presented a case to provide financial support, during these financially difficult times, for our Village Halls (Blackdown, Comrades and Drimpton) in order that they can continue to provide community support and affordable entertainment. The PC is pleased to announce that we agreed to contribute £1000 annually, from precept money, to each Village Hall to help with increasing running costs. Separately the PC supported plans to improve our Hall and offered to pay 5% of the cost. ***** SAT 3rd DEC: COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING/OPEN HOUSE At the Village Hall 10.30am to 12.30pm Age range attending so far, 1 to 89!- Real Coffee & Home Made Cakes Fun & Games for Everyone - Story Time with Helen at 11.15am Youth Club Christmas Cards on Sale for NSPCC *** AT THE PUB SUN 4th DEC: QUIZ NIGHT from c8.00pm MON 20th DEC: FOLK MUSIC NIGHT from c8pm. Christmas Eve – normal hours / Christmas Day 12 – 2pm / Boxing Day 12pm onwards with live music from JOE SANTIAGO Full 3-course CHRISTMAS MENU will be served every day from 1st to 24th DECEMBER, £17.50 per person. ***** WED 7th DEC: The ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH at the Hall at 12.30pm This is a reminder to everyone with booked places not to miss out on the fine food and fun. FRI 9th DEC: YOUTH CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY at the Hall 6.30 - 8.30pm Dance. Fun & Games. Bangers & Chips. FREE The YC had a very popular and fun session producing designs for this years YC Christmas Cards. They where on display at November’s Village Hall Coffee Morning. Orders were taken for 234 cards. A good start. ***** SATURDAY 10th DEC. at 7.30pm CHRISTMAS SHOW with CAROLS The Annual Get-Together at the Village Hall SKETCHES, SONGS, MUSIC & FUN Performed by villagers of all ages. The audience has its chance to raise the roof, too. And we are hoping for a visit from a Surprise Guest! With refreshments…………Entrance £1 – Children are FREE Plus a RAFFLE with a GRAND SELECTION of PRIZES [Proceeds to CLIC-SARGENT – Cancer & Leukemia in Childhood] **** SUN 11th DEC at 11.00am: CHRISTINGLE SERVICE at St Mary’s Church A celebration specifically aimed at families and their friends, especially children of all ages. The service, in support of the Children's Society, which works with vulnerable children, will be very informal and each child will receive the traditional Christingle symbol. There will also be the opportunity to decorate the Christmas Tree. Looking forward to seeing you. ***** CHARITY DANCE On SATURDAY 17th DEC - In aid of Dorset Air Ambulance At Drimpton Village Hall LIVE MUSIC – Licensed Bar 7.30pm til late Tickets £6 each from Glyn: or from Royal Oak Pub *** SUNDAY 18th DEC at 6.30pm CAROLS by CANDLELIGHT at Netherhay Methodist Church United Service of Lessons & Carols Followed by refreshments & mince pies Everyone is very welcome. ***** MONDAY 19th DEC from 6.30pm C A R O L S R O U N D T H E V I L L A G E Each year Drimpton Carollers meet up to sing. No previous experience and precious little musical talent are needed! We always raise funds for charities for the Homeless. Wrap up against the cold, wear wellies, and bring a torch to help light our way and read the words. We also need door-to-door collectors. If you’d just like to rattle a tin, please come along. Our starting point is at the end of Applefield Road, by the bollards. The carollers will then divide into two equal groups to sing to the whole village! Please, everyone, listen out for us. Finally, refreshments at the Village Hall for the Choir! *** CHRISTMAS DAY: CHRISTMAS EUCHARIST - St Mary’s Church, at 9.30am. **** See in the NEW YEAR with Friends & Neighbours at the DRIMPTON NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY on 31/12/11 from 7.00pm to Midnight And afterwards adjourn to the Pub (those that have the energy!) Royal Oak Bar (courtesy of Chris) Hot Food served from 9.00pm choice of 3 Hot Dishes [Beef Caserole/ Chicken Curry/ Vegetarian option] Cakes, Sweets, Children’s Buffet Tickets: £6.50 per adult; Children aged 16 and under – Free Tickets are limited. Available from Tess. *** VILLAGE HALL NEWS: message from the Committee ‘The committee continues to strive to keep abreast of our community needs. We have been guided by the results of the Village Survey 2008 and the Village Hall Survey 2011. However, we welcome comment and ideas for the future and have opened a book in the Hall for your feedback. It is your hall; please help your VH Committee to shape the future.’ Please notice the new Photo Board in the Hall showing recent events & activities. If you have any photos to offer, please contact Joanna. |
| Submitted by: stanleyG On: 1/12/2011 at: 11:29 Location: Drimpton Rainfall in November 2011 RAINFALL AT DRIMPTON CROSS IN NOVEMBER 73.75 mm.(2010 117mm.) or 2.93 inches (2010 4.6 ins.) With one of the warmest Springs on record, a hottest October day on record (30C.in some places), and now one of the mildest Autumns on record, it seems that there might be some truth in all this Global Warming after all. Only this morning the Environment Agency was warning of low water reserves and the possibility of these drought conditions continuing into next year. As if we hadn’t enough to worry about !! |
| Submitted by: Heskie On: 13/11/2011 at: 17:08 Location: Drimpton Charmed by chrysanthemums The Charm Chrysanthemum Club held its show and sale at the Royal Oak last night. The pub's skittle alley was packed with some spectacular plants and the whole pub with the spectacle of village people. Have a look at the photographs to see them (you'll probably prefer the chrysanthemums). It was a moment of mixed emotions for Ed Gregory, who was there with his family, staying with him after the death of his wife dear Joan; he learned that her uniquely coloured entry was one of the winners. Click on a thumbnail to view the photograph. Click on the photograph when finished. 
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| Submitted by: andrew On: 1/11/2011 at: 16:08 Location: Drimpton Extracts from village newsletter for November THANKS: Viv and John Watts would like to thank all who attended the Macmillan Big Coffee Morning at Pin House on 30th Sept. They are absolutely delighted to have raised £371 for this wonderful charity. Viv also thanks the helpers who kept the coffee flowing. The Village Hall & Recreational Trust Committee would like to thank Tess and her team of volunteer helpers who brightened up the Village Hall with a new coat of paint. It looks great! ****** SAT NOV 5th: LAUNCH of BROADWINDSOR GROUP PARISH PLAN at Coffee Morning at Drimpton Village Hall 10.00am to 12.00pm Come along and see the proposals on display, talk to your parish councillors. The Parish Plan will be developed from the results of a questionnaire, which will be distributed in the near future, and then presented to the Parish Council to assist in future development planning for our area. The Parish Plan is looking to the future and will have no bearing on current proposals for affordable housing development behind Spear Mead. ***** Jenny Beck, artist, invites you to her OPEN STUDIO AND SALE OF WORK at Netherhay Chapel Paintings, cards and signed limited edition prints, including new designs 5th - 12th November (closed Sunday) Hours: 10 - 1, 2 - 4pm ****** MONDAY 7th NOVEMBER BROADWINDSOR PRIMARY SCHOOL invites your to visit them on their OPEN DAY From 9.00am to 12.00pm Come along and see the school where most of our village children go during a normal working day. ****** WED 9th NOV: LIGHT LUNCH at the Village Hall from 12.30 to 2.00pm. A choice of fine home made soups with bread and cheese table, all for £3.50, served up in a friendly atmosphere. ****** SAT 12th NOVEMBER CHARM CHRYSANTH SHOW Staged by the Leek & Fuchsia Club at the Royal Oak Viewing from 6.00pm. Sale at c8.30pm Everyone is welcome ******* YOUTH CLUB More than 20 members enjoyed an evening of 10-pin bowling in October. Thank you to the Round Table for allowing us the use of their bus and to Charles who kindly drove for us. Our next meeting is in the Village Hall on FRI 11th NOV at 6.30pm when Carol and Libby will be there to guide members in producing this year’s Youth Club Christmas Cards in aid of the NSPCC. Our challenge is to beat last year’s donation of £230. The Youth Club welcomes new members aged between 7 and 15 (the majority of our members are under 11. Contact Mike Saunder. ****** SUN 13th NOV: REMEMBRANCE SERVICE at ST MARY’S CHURCH at 10.45am A service for us all to remember people lost and injured in war. ****** GARDENING CLUB NEWS: WED 16th NOV at the Village Hall - 7:15 for 7:30pm. ’No Dig Gardening’, a talk by Charles Dowding who has been working this way for years and is a widely published author on the subject. Think of your back! Our meetings are open to members and visitors (for just £1 at the door, please). THURS 15th DEC: Gardening Club Christmas Luncheon at Clapton Village Hall. It is for members, but you could always join now or keep your fingers crossed for some spaces. Places are £15 per head. DON’T FORGET! - Saturday 11th February 2012 – POTATO DAY. Get this in your diary: Not just for potatoes, but seeds, onion sets, and much more. ****** Flt Lt JON EGGING, Red Arrow – message from Mike Saunders “The Fun Day and Village Hall Committees have finally agreed, by popular consent, to commission a weather vane depicting a Red Arrows’ Hawk aircraft and the number ‘4’ (Jon Egging was Red 4). It was thought that this would be more appropriate than a bench. Well done, Vanessa, for a great idea. Thank you to everyone for your generous donations and for supporting the Royal Oak BBQ & Raffle. Thank you to Chris, Sandy and Emily for running the evening and Jill and Jerry who arranged and ran the Raffle. We have raised £350. ******* PUB NEWS & EVENTS: SUN 6th NOV: QUIZ NIGHT from 8.pm. Bring a team, or join one on the night. TUES 15th NOV: FOLK NIGHT from 8.pm. For Musicians, Singers and audience, too. Full 3-course CHRISTMAS MENU will be served every day from 1st to 24th DECEMBER, £17.50 per person. **** SAT 19th NOVEMBER FAMILY COFFEE MORNING in the Village Hall – 10.30am to 12.30pm Come and enjoy real coffee, home made cakes and a good old-fashioned chat, whilst the children enjoy the fun and games of the Youth Club equipment. Margaret will read the children a story. The Youth Club Christmas Cards will be on sale. ****** SING OUT for Marie Curie Cancer Care The ladies of Netherhay Book Club invite EVERYONE to join them on SATURDAY 26th NOVEMBER from 2.00 to 5.00pm At NETHERHAY METHODIST CHAPEL to raise funds to help Marie Curie Nurses support terminally ill patients this Christmas. The afternoon will be split into two parts. PENNY DUNSCOMBE will lead a singing workshop from 2.00 to 4.00pm Then, at 4.00pm, anyone who would like to listen is invited to come along to enjoy tea and cake and an informal ‘concert’ from the very new Choir! This should be a fun event, so please don’t think you have to be a great singer. Just come along and support this national event. Donations can be given on the date with an opportunity for Gift Aid. ****** FAMILY BINGO!!! returns to the Village Hall on SATURDAY 26th NOVEMBER with added TOMBOLA! at 7 for 7.30pm. refreshments Mulled wine and mince pies!!! And a chance to WIN PRIZES!!!! **** MON 28th NOV: ST.MARY’S CHURCH ADVENT LUNCH at the VILLAGE HALL at 12.30pm Hot meal for just £6! Grand 100 Club Draw, Raffle Everyone Welcome To be sure of a place, call Jane Marsden. ***** And finally: On Saturday 24th Sept a willing band of volunteers gave the Methodist Chapel an ‘Autumn Clean’. The Chapel and Community Room are available for hire. The Community Room is especially suitable for children’s parties as toddler toys are available to borrow and there is a well-equipped kitchen. For more info, call Beryl. |
| Submitted by: andrew On: 1/11/2011 at: 15:54 Location: Drimpton New Homes in Drimpton? - latest news Over the past 2 years potential for residential development land at the rear of Spear Mead has been considered by the District Council. Magna Housing Association was invited last year to establish the development potential of the site. Following the Homes & Communities Agency framework for the 2011-15 Affordable Homes Programme (which said how Housing Associations could bid for funding to support their development programme), Magna bid for the site at Drimpton, which was partially successful. They are currently exploring various options to access the site and are speaking to the residents and the landowner. Following completion of the option agreement, Magna will commission site investigations and ask their Architect to draw up detailed designs showing the proposed site layout and elevations. At this stage the public will be invited to view the initial proposals at a consultation event, which will be held at the Village Hall. The Rural Housing Development Officer, Rob Aspray, will conduct a postal survey of all the households in the Parish asking anyone who feels they need assistance with housing to come forward and place their details on the Council’s Housing Register. The Housing Register data would form the basis of the type and size of dwellings that would be provided on the site if development went ahead. |
| Submitted by: stanleyG On: 1/11/2011 at: 10:47 Location: Drimpton Rainfall in October 2011 RAINFALL AT DRIMPTON CROSS IN OCTOBER 2011 57.25mm (2010 94mm) OR 2.27 inches (2010 3.73 inches) We have enjoyed a quite dry month of October with only just over half the rain of a year ago, and with one October day registering the Hottest day ever recorded in October, it has been pleasantly warm. I think our mild maritime climate has a lot going for it. |