Parish News The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul, Uplyme June 2024 Uplyme Fete Saturday 8th June 2 - 5pm
Worship in Uplyme Church June & early July June 2024 Sun 2nd 10am Together@Communion 6pm Evening Worship Mon 3rd 7pm Compline - Night Prayer Sun 9th 10am Morning Worship 4pm Telephone Service Fathers Day Sun 16th 10am Together@10 6pm Holy Communion Sun 23rd 10am Morning Worship 6pm Telephone Service Sun 30th 10.30am AVMC Joint Service - The Minster, Axminster. July 2024 Mon 3rd 7pm Compline - Night Prayer Sun 7th 10am Morning Worship with Agape Meal 6pm Choral Evensong Sun 14th 10am Morning Worship 4pm Telephone Service Baptisms - None Weddings - None Funerals, Thanks Giving & Burial of Ashes 12th April - Constance Irish 23rd April - Equilla Anne Roberts 4pm Telephone Service – A few minutes before 4pm call 0333 011 0616. When asked for the access code dial in 723 9782 followed by the hash key # These services are free to those who have a package which includes free 03 calls [most do] but you may be charged at normal call rates if not. Do check with your service provider
1 CONTENTS Service News Inside Front Cover Contents 1 Church Wardens for 2024 2 From the Editor & Help@Hand 3 Never Alone - David Dare 4 Community Walk & Church Notices 5 Church Notices 6 Ukraine Fundraiser 7 Spring Fayre 8 Adverts 9 & 10 1st Lym Valley Scout Group 11 Eco Church @ the Cathedral 12 Evening Services at Uplyme 13 Diana Hunt Poem & ALCS Notice 14 Great Gatsby Woodroffe Reunion 15 Horticultural Society 16 Adverts 17 & 18 Parish Council Annual Report 19, 20 & 21 Village Hall News & Dates 22 & 23 Adverts 24 Church Officers & Contact details Inside Back Cover Adverts Rear Cover Parish News Copy Deadlines Please remember the NEXT issue of the magazine is for July and all articles up to and including things for early August should be with us by the 12th July Email to - [email protected] Fathers Day - Sunday 16th June........... ALL DAY!
2 Uplyme Church has recently held their Annual Parochial Church Meeting at which the two Churchwardens are elected. Churchwardens are legally responsible for the upkeep of the building and to supervise worship and keep order. My colleague and good friend, Jenny Perham, stood down this year after working very hard over the past few years to help maintain the church for the use of the whole community. She is not going anywhere, as she will now be known as “Verger” and will take good care of Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals. We are fortunate to have such a lovely person, who knows virtually everyone in Uplyme, for people to be in touch with at these important times of their lives. We now welcome a new Churchwarden, Jan Impey, who is stepping into those well worn shoes, and learning fast in the role. Jan also leads our “Shining Stars” toddler group on a Friday morning in the Scout Hut in Rhode Lane, helps lead Together@10 worship and supports Friday Night Fun for year 6 and above. Every Churchwarden brings something different to the role. I look forward to another interesting year sharing the responsibilities with Jan. Sue Wells Churchwarden 20th June Summer Solstice, longest day of the year June, of course is the month of the summer solstice, the month of the Sun. Sol + stice come from two Latin words meaning ‘sun’ and ‘to stand still’. As the days lengthen, the sun rises higher and higher until it seems to stand still in the sky. The Summer Solstice results in the longest day and the shortest night of the year. The Northern Hemisphere celebrates in June, and the Southern Hemisphere celebrates in December.
3 Uplyme Help at Hand General enquiries Anne: 01297 444799 Marilyn: 07885 859946 Transport Dave: 01297 444799 Fred: 01297 445647 Can we help with: • A meal if you’re unwell? • A liA to a medical appointment? • PrescripGons collected? • Emergency items of shopping? • Your dog walked if you’re not up to it? • A visit and a chat if you can’t get out? • Opportunity to go out for tea or coffee with other Uplyme residents? Other needs? Try us! Ring one of the above numbers Remember, it doesn’t have to be an emergency before you call on us! Welcome to the June Edition of the Parish News This month the Village Fete takes place on Saturday 8th June between 2-5pm. This is always a fantastic day and I love the fact I meet so many friends I’ve not seen for ages whilst walking around. Do go along and support the Group that work so hard to make our village the wonderful place it is. The “Big Church Clean” was a great success. Thank you to all those who came along and helped. Mike from Lime Kiln Lane popped in and did a sterling job as did many others who came for the day or just an hour or so. Every little helped. The windows are gleaming and popping out at you in the sunshine. Special thanks to Noreen who worked and helped organise every day we were there. Enjoy June! Ed
4 Never Alone A new reflection from David Dare We introduce a celebration of encouragement from our risen Lord Jesus Christ. He came into the world to save sinners. He demonstrated his power to do so by defeating death. Now he offers perpetual company and support to all who believe in him for forgiveness and eternal company and support. We may remember an early experience of being frightened by feeling alone. Perhaps it was as a child, being left at the gate of one’s first school. Or maybe one was intimidated when first travelling alone by train or air. Some of us may have had a friendly individual come alongside and comfort us at the time. We can also be made to feel uncomfortable if and when we first encounter anything ‘Spiritual’. This might involve us reading religious writings of one sort or another. Bible scriptures helpfully begin to reveal that, although we don't realise it at the time, we may be entering an invisible and disturbing realm of spiritual conflict. The comforting 23rd Psalm is often read at funerals because it speaks God’s power to shepherd us through times of grief – even through ‘the valley of the shadow of death.’ It encourages us to ‘fear no evil because you are with us.’ But who is the ‘you’ and what may the ‘evil’ be? Well – we may be fortunate enough to have someone explain that the ‘you’ refers to the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ and that evil usually originates through the fallen angel Satan. I am reminded of the childhood chorus:- “No, never alone. No never alone. He (Jesus) promised never to leave me. No, never alone.” The resurrected Jesus Christ, said the same thing before his ascension back to heaven – “Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” In the mean time, Jesus gave the assurance that in his absence, he would send a Comforter to those who believe in him – the Holy Spirit, the third person of the divine Trinity. Underneath, and for additional safety, we have the loving arms of our Heavenly Father, the first person of the Divine Trinity. The glorious truth is that Christ is always with us. Indeed, he wishes to spiritually abide IN us. David Dare.
5 You are invited to Uplyme Church’s Family friendly all age services at 10am on the 3rd Sunday of each month - 16th June, 21st July, 18th Aug - For more info phone Rev Nicky 07931 413629 Together @ Ten www.uplymechurch.org.uk Children’s activities creche area, songs refreshments Everyone welcome Community Walk and light lunch for all Saturday 15th June Meet at church 10.30am Next > Saturday 21st September If you don’t want to walk join us for lunch in church at 12.00 noon For more information : Contact Sue Wells 07912 272102 There are no Community Walks in July or August.
6 Uplyme Gospel Singers We are a community choir that meets at 7:30 pm on Tuesdays in term time at Uplyme Church No experience needed! No audition! No need to read music! First session is free! For more info - www.uplymechurch.org.uk/ worship-3-2/uplyme-gospel-singers/ email [email protected] or phone 01297 443642 Join us on Fridays at 10am 7th June to 12th July At the Scout Hut, Rhode Lane, Uplyme DT7 3TX (free parking) For more info email: [email protected] or see our Facebook page for 0-4 yr olds & their parents or carers Toys, crafts, snacks, stories, songs & much more!
7 A FUND RAISING EVENING FOR THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE Come and Enjoy Supper on Saturday 6th July at 6.00pm UPLYME CHURCH Serhii, Rita and Marat have been living in Uplyme for a while now and would like to invite you to come and hear more about their lives. and:- Would you like to know something more about Ukraine? Its history and culture? Would you like to know what it is like to leave your home and start again in the UK? Come and see and hear what is happening in war torn Ukraine Book a ticket £10 from Uplyme Garage Or sign up on the sheet inside Uplyme Church or ring 01792 272102
8 Fun at the Church Spring Fayre! The sun shone, the chefs BBQ’d and the people came. Quotes: “Such a lovely atmosphere and great to see all those families.” “I particularly enjoyed watching all groups of friends enjoying their refreshments over a good ole’ natter!” “ Watching the vicar - Nicky throw the paper angels off from the top of the tower was a good way to end the day!” The winner of the Cream Tea at the Black Dog Tea Room was Pauline McCarter and Ida’s Teddy Bears helped to raise £1500. some of which will help towards the refurbishing of the Bell Frame to keep those beautiful bells ringing out across the village. 4th June St Petroc, the founder of Padstow If you would like to be in Cornwall this summer in search of peace and quiet, Petroc is the saint for you. Especially if you ever find Padstow a bit too crowded for your liking! He would have sympathised. 5th June Boniface of Crediton – Apostle to Germany, Martyr Boniface is the saint for all preachers and teachers who wonder if they can make a lasCng difference to anyone’s life. For this monk-teacher from Crediton went on to become the apostle to Germany, and is considered to have been the most influenCal Englishman in the history of Europe.
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11 1st Lym Valley Scout Group (Uplyme and Lyme Regis) The Summer has finally kicked off! The rays of sunshine we enjoyed in May teases us with what might be an amazing summer (or a short and wet one…!) Whatever the weather throws at us, we will still be out and about, camping come rain or shine. The May Fete on Anning Road was a real success for us – we managed to raise over £200 for the group. It was great to see so many of our group helping out, as well as so many faces from out and about in the community. We’re looking forward to being at the Uplyme Fete, we’ll be running the BBQ again and also seeing the return of the plate smashing. Hopefully, by the time of going to print, both Sarah and Rhys would have qualified as Paddle Sport Instructors, meaning we take our Mega SUPs out without having to bring in external instructors. It’s really important that we continue to invest in our volunteers, and it’s one of the reasons that we continue to see the number of volunteers that support us rise (and also because it’s really good fun!) If you want to come and join our adventure as a volunteer; there’s more information on our website (see bottom of the page). This month is a busy month for us – not just with being out and about in the community – but with camping! The Beavers will be enjoying a nights away at the Scout Hut with activities to cover the Outdoor Challenge badge. We’re also looking forward to going to Strategy – an annual camp held in Cirencester Park which 3000 Scouts and their leaders attend – where we will compete in a number of challenges to try to win. The Explorers won a few years back, and we hope we might win some silverware again this year. We look forward to seeing any Uplymers out and about this month. As ever, you can see everything we’re up to on Social Media and on our Website. If your child is interested in getting involved, please do get in touch, we can’t always promise a space, but we can take their name down. Have a happy June everyone! Yours in Scouting Karen Yelland Beaver and Scout Leader www.lymvalleyscouts.org.uk Instagram 1stlymvalley
12 Eco-Church @ Exeter Cathedral Along with other Eco-Churches, Uplyme Church was presented with its Silver Award at Exeter Cathedral, by the Right. Reverend Jackie Searle, the Acting Bishop of Exeter, at a special Eco-Church event, with displays, talks, and an interesting panel discussion including the head of the Met office. In an eco-friendly twist on the red carpet, the award winners walked down the aisle along a colourful mossy pompom carpet, made by the Art & Energy charity. We look forward to our Friday Night Fun group creating pompoms to contribute to this piece which will be displayed at diverse sites, ranging from the Glastonbury Festival to COP 29 in Azerbaijan. To learn more, visit https:// www.artandenergy.org/the-mossy-carpet. Exeter Cathedral received it’s own Eco-Church silver award, and at a reception after the event, Uplyme Church took the opportunity to harangue the Cathedral about what changes they were putting in place. We were pleased to learn that that large lawn would soon be welcoming wild flowers in under the chestnut tree and in a newly created labyrinth, and that newly installed underfloor heated area, are the rest of the cathedral hoped to be heated by a community heating scheme, where large buildings in Exeter would receive efficiently, centrally generated heat pump heat. This would cut the cathedrals carbon emissions by 70% It was so encouraging to hear from other churches in the Diocese how they were aligning their church buildings and life with Creation. Sometimes environmental work can feel very lonely – so it was so good to learn that so many other communities are on similar paths. Jo Smith
13 OUR EVENING SERVICES EXPLAINED Our first Sunday of the month evening services at 6 p.m. follow the cycle of Evening Worship, Healing and Wholeness, and Choral Evensong. Evening Worship follows the rhythm of the Christian year, with its rich tapestry of themes and images. It is a more meditative and contemplative time of prayer and praise. The content is participatory through the use of prayers, responses and hymns, but importantly there are also times of silence for personal reflection and prayer. These precious times of quiet help us both to speak and to listen to God. It is our hope and prayer that through this form of worship, we will meet with God and he will meet with us. Healing and Wholeness services are an integral part of many Christian traditions. These services focus on the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of individuals and communities. Such services seek honestly to present our brokenness and suffering before God to receive God’s abiding care, compassion, healing, and reconciliation. We also pray for the healing of our world. It is a quiet service, we it in a circle and really value each other. It is a very moving time and all are welcome. Choral Evensong is a beautiful tradition that can give respite and inspiration during our busy modern lives. Evensong dates back to the time of the Reformation, using elements of the old monastic Offices of Vespers and Compline. The words were laid out in Archbishop Cranmer’s 1662 Book of Common Prayer. The choir sing a psalm, the Magnificat - the song of Mary, and the Nunc Dimittis - the song of Simeon, and an anthem, plus congregational hymns. The fact that Evensong has had such a long evolution gives a powerful sense of connecting present with past, and experiencing something much greater than ourselves. In this service, we are joining a vast community acting as countless people have done before us for over a thousand years. On the third Sunday, there is a celebration of Holy Communion at 6 p.m. On the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. we hold the service of Compline. The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning 'completion' (completorium). It is above all a service of quietness and reflection before the day ends. It begins with a short silence, a space to reflect on the day which has passed. Then follow confession and absolution, a psalm, Bible reading, the Song of Simeon, prayers, ending with a blessing. There is normally unaccompanied plainsong and the service last for about 20 minutes. It is an ideal way to end the day. Do join us at any or all of these services. You will be most welcome. Rev’d Nicky & Roger Grose
14 WHIRLWIND. Why is it when washday comes the weather's damp and grey, Then you save up laundry to wash another day. Why is it on wet days when your machine is full to the brim There's not a chance to see your laundry outside, blowing in the wind. You can always save some money when the weather's warm and fine And do a load of washing and peg it on the line. If you've loads of washing and the weather's cold and wet You can bung it all in a great big bag And take it to the Launderette. Diana Hunt
15 Gatsby A night to celebrate 100 years of secondary education in Lyme Regis 8pm – midnight Tickets £15 Over 18's only proceeds to Woodroffe Parents, Teachers and Friends Association www.marinetheatre.com/the-great-gatsby-party Dress for the 1920s (optional). Live Band! Music also from your school years!
16 Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society www.ulrhs.wordpress.com To view our full year’s programme please visit our website www.ulrhs.wordpress.com. Annual membership costs only £6 per person. You can join online at the website or at any meeting. Volunteers needed We’d love some extra volunteers to join our friendly committee. There’s one meeting a month (first Monday of the month in the evening) for about 1-1.5 hours. And we’d also be grateful to anyone who’d be willing to help occasionally with our various talks and events. If you feel you might be able to help in any capacity please contact Tricia Boyd, [email protected] Bowden Hostas, Chagford and Sutton Mead Garden, coach trip, Wed 5th June Bowdens Nursery hosts National Collections of hostas and agapanthus. Guided tour, coffee/cake, nursery. We then move to pretty Chagford where there is a wide choice of eateries for lunch. In the afternoon we head to Sutton Mead Garden at Moretonhampstead with its views of Dartmoor, numerous garden areas and unusual plants. Coach departs Uplyme Village Hall 9.15am. £22, including the Bowdens tour and coffee/cake. Cost includes £5 non-returnable deposit. Non-members welcome for an additional £3. Please book with Jenny Harding [email protected] 07773 604137 Cerne Abbas Open Gardens, coach trip, Saturday 15th June Around 25 private gardens open around the village from 2pm, within walking distance of the coach park. Teas and plant stall from 1pm. Picnic or lunch in local pubs and teashop. Maps provided. Coach departs Uplyme Village Hall 12 noon. £20. Cost includes £5 non-returnable deposit. Nonmembers welcome for an additional £3. Please book with Jenny Harding [email protected] 07773 604137 Gardening with Ornamental Grasses, talk, Wednesday 26th June Katherine Crouch, garden designer and Chelsea gold medal winner, looks at how we can use these wonderful plants to enhance our gardens. Meeting free for members; non-members £3. Doors open at 7pm for refreshments. Talk starts 7.30pm Wimborne and Edmondsham House and Gardens, coach trip, Tuesday 9th July We spend the morning in picturesque Wimborne, which dates back to pre-Roman times and is located on the banks of the rivers Stour and Allen. Plenty of cafes/restaurants for coffee/lunch before visiting Edmondsham House in the afternoon, a charming blend of Tudor and Georgian architecture dating originally from 1589. The 6 acre garden has unusual trees and shrubs and its walled kitchen garden is a century old, with all produce now grown to organic standards. Coach departs Uplyme Village Hall 9.15am. £24 includes a guided tour at Edmondsham. Cost includes £5 non-returnable deposit. Non-members welcome for an additional £3. Please book with Jenny Harding [email protected] 07773 604137 Tricia Boyd
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19 Cont’d overleaf Uplyme Parish Council c/o Uplyme Village Hall, Lyme Road, Uplyme, Lyme Regis DT7 3UY Tel: 07413 947067 Email: [email protected] Website: www.uplymeparishcouncil.org A new Council year. Annual Parish Assembly Congratula2ons to Cllr. Chris James, who was returned as Chair at the annual Council mee2ng on 8th May, and also to Cllr. Andy Turner, who was returned as Vice-Chair. The Council have an exci2ng year ahead whilst they forge on with progress to the playground, road safety schemes and Stafford Mount (see more on the laEer below). Cllr. Chris James addressed the annual Parish Assembly, the annual mee2ng of electors, and gave the following update: “This report cannot cover absolutely everything that the Parish Council has been involved in during the last 12 months but mentions those of greater significance to the community. We have had some successes but there are still areas where our plans have not yet been realised and are still ongoing. The most important item which continues to be addressed is road safety improvements in the Crogg Lane Area of the B3165. We continue to work with Devon Highways to address this issue which was first highlighted in the Neighbourhood Plan of 2017. The main constraints have been a lack of funding within DCC and the limited field of view along the road in that area. The PC allocated £3000 to supplement DCC funding of the project and that amount remains available. At the same time, the zebra crossing by the village hall has not been progressed, although a County Council survey confirms the requirement. There is however some hope that the owner of Broadway has indicated that he is willing to donate some land and the introduction of a 20mph speed limit through the village will reduce the length of visibility that is required. We will continue to pursue these important safety issues. We have transferred money from the reserves to fund improvements to the playground and Stafford Mount. The work on Stafford Mount has commenced and the playground improvements are being progressed with a new picnic table and repairs to a bench and the fencing. s106 and community infrastructure levies (CIL) moneys have been allocated. The War Memorial was cleaned at a not inconsiderable cost and now being slightly weathered looks really good. The cemetery gates have been refurbished and the bench repaired. A grant was made to allow the purchase of new Christmas lights and our thanks go to Becky Turner and all the volunteers who helped to produce such a festive display. A grant was obtained for the purchase of equipment for the emergency response team, including gritters, wet weather clothing and other smaller items. The volunteers have dealt with serious flooding on more than one occasion this year. It is invidious to name them all but the village owes them a debt of gratitude. A revised emergency plan has also been completed. In relation to flooding we have employed a lengthsman who has kept the drains, ditches and stone-traps clear. I would also add that he does a considerable amount of work on a voluntary basis as well. We, through the Parish Clerk have continued to engage with local and other authorities and I believe that we have developed a greatly improved relationship with Lyme Regis Town Council during the last 12 months, which I hope may continue with the new Mayor. I must make a particular mention of the Planning Committee who undertake their quite onerous responsibilities in a professional manner and are often blamed for decisions made by EDDC, some of which do not follow their
20 recommendation. I also thank our honorary tree wardens and our footpath warden who give of their time for the benefit of our parishioners. County Councillor, Ian Hall, gives us constant support, which often goes unnoticed by our parishioners and our District Councillor, Susan Westerman, despite being new to the post, has supported us whenever she can. I am extremely grateful for the work done by and the support of Uplyme’s Councillors. We have gained the reputation of being an effective Parish Council who for the most part do not engage in unhelpful, adversarial spats. This is therefore a good time to note that we currently have 2 vacancies and would be pleased to receive any applications to join us. Last but not least I must thank all who I have neither mentioned nor named previously, who volunteer in many ways for the benefit of our community and without whom Uplyme would be a poorer place to live.” Casual Vacancies Following her resignation as a Councillor, we would like to thank Claire Wiscombe for her dedicated years of service to the Council. This has left another vacancy on the Parish Council. Are you interested in serving your local community? Do you want to make a difference to all those around you? Do you want to represent the views of local people? If you would like to make a difference, and be involved in shaping the future of your local Community, why not step forward and apply to become a Parish Councillor? Uplyme Parish Council have a Councillor vacancy which can be filled by co-option, and we would like to hear from you if you have a passion for Uplyme! Eligibility Criteria You must be at least 18 years old and be a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of any member state of the European Union, and You must meet at least one of the following four qualifications: • You are registered as a local government elector for the parish; • You have occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the parish during the whole of the 12 months before the day of co-option; • Your main or only place of work during the 12 months prior to the day of co-option has been in the parish; or • You have lived in the parish, or within three miles of it, during the whole of the 12 months before the day of co-option. Full Council meetings are held once a month (normally the second Wednesday) except in August when there is a break. These are held at the Village Hall, Lyme Road and commence at 7.15pm. In addition to the monthly meetings there are various committees, which meet on an ad hoc basis. Membership of these committees is voluntary. For more information, or to apply, please contact: Mrs Zishan Adamson-Drage (Clerk to the Council) Tel: 07413 947067 Email: [email protected] Website: www.uplymeparishcouncil.org
21 Stafford Mount You will have seen the works to improve the hard surfacing of Stafford Mount recently. This phase of the project is now complete, and the path has been re-opened. We are pleased to report that we now have a plan2ng plan to vastly improve the biodiversity and amenity of this greenspace at the heart of the parish. We will be asking for help with preparing the site, dona2on of the plants listed and help to plant them in due course, so please get in touch if you can help make this public space a beau2ful place to watch nature in ac2on: Chairman: Cllr. C James Vice Chairman: Cllr. A. Turner Cllrs: Mrs. E. Daly, P. Hackett, P. Oakley, C. Pratt, W. Trundley, Mrs P Frost UPLYME SHORT MAT BOWLS MONDAY EVENINGS 6.30pm - 9.30pm AT UPLYME VILLAGE HALL ‘Short Mat Bowls’ is not a resident in the village but an established club run by a group of people who enjoy socialising whilst playing indoor bowls. Why not come along and try your hand and join us for a cuppa. No experience is required and it's an opportunity to make new friends. Please contact: Pauline McCarter. Tel No: 01297 442682
22 It’s JUNE and the best village event of the year! YAY! On SATURDAY 8th JUNE, it’s the Uplyme Village Fete where you can be transported back through the ages for a traditional time with Morris dancers, llamas, Punch & Judy, fabulous cakes, various stalls, and just meeting up with all your friends! And don’t forget to buy a raffle ticket with the star prize of £150, plus lots of other amazing prizes to win. The Hall’s latest fund-raiser, the Indoor Car Boot sale, went very well, adding to our fund to install solar panels. We have nothing planned for July; the Horticultural Summer Show is in August, another very popular village event. In September, we have our Big Breakfast on Saturday 14th September and on Sunday 22nd September we’re holding our 30th Anniversary Exhibition with Cream Teas. If you have some photos of the Hall (old or new) that you could loan or any interesting anecdotes, please get in touch with us so we can include them in the exhibition. Building the new Hall was a huge village project with lots of people involved – the buy-a-brick scheme to name but one – let’s celebrate our hall history! We are very proud of our Hall and its value to the community with a committee that work very hard to maintain it. The Hall has many great qualities: its lovely views, the covered terrace, the shiny floor, stage, kitchen, bar … and, of course the car park. The car park is primarily for the use of Hall users and you will no doubt have noticed that we have started to cone it off for events because more and more people are using it. Thank you to those who make a donation towards its upkeep but please remember that this is private land and not a public car park. We have noticed that some groups & businesses advertise our car park as somewhere handy to park – a friendly request to remove mention of the car park from your material as it’s not for tourists, day-trippers and visitors. It’s for Uplyme. If you would like to find out more or help at any of our events, please talk to Chair Pete Hackett, Secretary Margaret Wiscombe, our Manager Amber or any of our hard-working and dedicated committee members. [email protected] 07396 704980 UPLYME The old Hall
23 Village Hall June 2024 REGULAR HIRERS TIMES MAY VARY - Please check with the group/organisation Uplyme Pre School/ Term time only Mondays 9am-3.30pm Wednesdays 9am-1pm Tuesdays/Fridays 9am- 1.30pm Toddlers—Term time only Tuesdays – 1.45pm -3.30pm School – Mrs Ethelstons/Term time only Wednesdays 1.30-3.30pm (4.45 if club) Thursdays 10.30am- 3.30pm (4.45 if club) Fridays 1.45pm-3.30pm (4.45 if club) Yoga Thursdays 6.30pm-8.00pm Short Mat Bowls Mondays 6.30pm-9.00pm Parish Council Usually 2nd Wednesday of each month 6.30pm Horticultural Society Usually 4th Wednesday of each month 7pm-9pm Mainly Ballroom Saturday 8th June 7.30pm Quakers Sundays 9.30am – midday Village Hall Committee meeting 1st of the month 7.00pm Wed/Oct-March Tues/April-Sept Other bookings 1st June - Crystal and Gem Show 8th June – Village Fete Upcoming events are advertised in our noticeboards at the Hall and also on our Facebook page. To book the Village Hall please contact Amber Email: [email protected] M: 07396704980 - office hours only Visit our website/calendar www.uplymevillage.com Calendar/online calendar times are hire times not event times. Check with the individual organisations for event times. Love Uplyme and our community? Leave a gift in your will to Uplyme Village Hall CIO and you will be helping to secure the future of our village hall for Uplyme. Or commemorate the life of a loved one with a donation. If you are considering it, Thank You Any gift, large or small, makes a difference. [email protected]
24 T’ai Chi can help nourish one’s natural being, cultivate one’s mind and ward off illnesses. This Chinese practice can help you achieve these goals through the rhythms of various gentle exercises, the sequence of the QiGong Form and contemplative meditations. Suitable for everyone, whatever age, with an open mind Email: [email protected] Phone: 07929 925 797 Visit: www.dancingwithtaichi.co.uk Beginners T’ai Chi with Qi Gong Classes Starting Wednesday 5th June 2024 at Baptist Church Pine Hall, Silver Street, Lyme Regis 2.00 pm – 3.15 pm
Uplyme Church Contacts part of the Axe Valley Mission Community Uplyme Church, Pound Lane, Uplyme, DT7 3TT Team Vicar Rev Nicky Davies email [email protected] Tel 07931 413629 Churchwardens Sue Wells 07912 272102 Jan Impey 07597 576885 Verger & Bookings Jenny Perham 07761 081424 Licensed Lay Minister (LLM) Roger Grose 01297 22107 Ann Gray 07703 182845 Church Administrator Louise Collard 01297 441986 email: [email protected] Admin Office Hours: Mon - Wed & Fri 09.00 – 12.00 Thurs 12.30 – 15.30 Hon Treasurer Sharyn Walker 01297 444811 PCC Secretary Chris Buckingham 07770 253289 Safeguarding Advisors Jo Clarke 01297 443050 Noreen Watson N/A Church Membership Mike Maccoy 07970 443631 Pastoral Co-Ordinator Roger Grose 01297 22107 Gospel Choir Jo Cursley 01297 443642 Festival Choir Adrian Pearson 01297 442902 Flower Group Carole Hodges 01297 445180 Saturday Football Fletch Hulbert 07759 830128 Mrs Ethelston’s School Head Katie Lyons 01297 442210 School Link Jo Cursley 01297 443642 Parish News Editor Robin Hodges 07774 139972 Email: [email protected] Uplyme Church Registered Charity Number 1131962 This magazine is printed by: AXMINSTER PRINTING COMPANY LTD 01297 32266 - www.axminsterprinting.co.uk - [email protected]
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