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Spring EditionNewsletter
M C A
M E R L E YC O M M U N I T Y
A S S O C I A T I O N
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Merley Community CentreHarrier Drive, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1XE
Tel: 01202 841330
Officers & Council Members of the MCA
Martin Stevens(Chair)
01202 889577 Pauline Way(Vice Chair)
01202 886987
Martin Bodimeade(Treasurer)
Peter Spedding(Secretary)
01202 889055
Nina Thompson 01202 848052 Mary Cad by 01202 885768
Robin Johnson 01202 880235 Jeanette Pike01202 881998
Carole Moon Brenda Munday
Community Centre booking please contact:Weekend Bookings - Robin Johnson 01202 880235 (evenings) or
email: weekend. [email protected] to Fri bookings - 01202 841330 (8.00 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.)
or email: [email protected]
The Merley MagpieWelcomes contributions from all individuals and organisations inMerley. The Magpie is also published on the www.Merley.org.uk
website. All contributors/advertisers must make it known if there isanything they do NOT wish to appear on the Internet.
Deadlines are: Spring issue: 15th Feb Summer issue:15th June,Winter issue:15th Oct.
Please send all material to: Nina Thompson, Willow Cottage,Oakley Hill, Wimborne, telephone 01202 848052 or email to:
[email protected] the Editor nor Merley Community Association necessarily
endorse the views and opinions expressed by contributors.Interested in advertising in the Merley Magpie (rates from £20.00)
Contact Nina as above
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W h i l e m o s t o f u s a r e f o r t u n a t e t oh a v e o u r f a m i l i e s a r o u n d u s o t h -e r s m a y b e w i t h o u t a f a m i l y a n da l o n e . W h y n o t c h e c k o n a n yn e i g h b o u r s y o u b e l i e v e a r e o nt h e i r o w n a n d s e e h o w t h e y a r ec o p i n g .
M e r l e y S o c i a l C l u b e x i s t s f o r t h er e s i d e n t s o f M e r l e y . T h e r e i s av a r i e d a g e r a n g e o f m e m b e r s a tt h e c l u b , y o u w o n ’ t b e a l o n e .
Y o u m i g h t b e u n a w a r e t h a t v a r i -o u s a c t i v i t i e s t a k e p l a c e d u r i n gt h e w e e k w i t h i n t h e C o m m u n i t yC e n t r e b u i l d i n g . Y o u m i g h t b e i n -t e r e s t e d i n o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :B a d m i n t o n , P o o l , D a r t s , C r i b b a g e ,P e t a n q u e , T a b l e T e n n i s S h o r t M a tB o w l s , a n d B a l l r o o m & L a t i n d a n c -i n g , t o m e n t i o n a f e w .
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Merley Social Club
Come and find out more aboutMerley Social Club and
Community Centre.
Club open from
7.00 every evening.
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Surname(s): _________________________________________
First Name(s): _________________________________________
Occupation(s): _________________________________________
Date(s) of Birth: ______________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Post Code: _______________
Tel. No. _______________________
SIGNED: _________________________________________
DATE: _____________________
Introduced By:Members Name & No.
NonAmount Refundable Please
Rates for 2016 Payable Share Total Tick
Ordinary Membership £10 £1 £11
Senior Membership £9 £1 £10- Members in receipt of an Old Age Pension
Partners of Members £6 £1 £7
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All members are bound by the registered Rules and Bye-laws of M erley Social Club.
MERLEY SOCIAL CLUBNEW MEMBERS APPLICATION FORM 2016
Please make cheques payable to Merley Social Club.
The personal information requested on this form is the minimun required under theCo-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014
M erley Social Club will use information provided for membership purposes only.
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Saturdays 7.30 – 11.00 p.m. 2016
March 19th, April 16th
May 21st, June 18th
Merley Community CentreBALLROOM LATINEntrance £5.00 Drinks at the barTel: 01202 888355 for details
Friendly local Accountant27 years’ experience – Here to HELP
● Self-assessment● Limited company accounts● Online VAT and PAYE● Bookkeeping
Mobile: (07732) 375285
Email:[email protected]
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Magpie Distributors neededWe are looking for volunteers to deliver the Merley Magpie.
Many of our helpers have retired including Irene Simpson after 20 yearsof delivering your newsletter.
The first Magpie was published 1982. A big thank you to all our friendswho go out in all weathers putting the Magpie through your letter boxes.
The roads we need volunteers for are:
Sopwith Cresc ( approx 40 homes)
Harrier Drive
Silverdale Close
If you can help just 3 times a year please contact
Pauline Way 01202 886987 - Thank You.
Hello to all readers of the Merley Magpie. Hopefully we’ve seen the last of the wet dreary weather andSpring will bring warm, pleasant, sunny days for us all to enjoy.
Since I last wrote in the Magpie, the Community Centre has had a large extension fitted to house all thevarious equipment used by the numerous different groups and clubs that take advantage of the excellentfacilities within the centre. Users of the large hall should now find it easier to move their equipment inand out of the hall at the start and end of their session. Whilst there have been two or three minorteething problems with the extension, these hopefully will have been put right by the time this edition isprinted.
Usage of the Community centre has continued to be very high, but for some unknown reason, apartfrom the very popular monthly Saturday ballroom dances, the large hall is more often than not leftempty on Friday and Saturday nights. The cost of hiring the hall for anniversary or birthdaycelebrations, fund raising events, or any other social event is extremely competitive and included in thefee is the use of the kitchen and also access, as guests, to the members’ bar. Please phone 01202841330 (between 9.00 and 3.00) for Monday to Friday booking enquiries and 01202 880235 forSaturday and Sunday bookings.
I hope more people will take advantage and use the Community Centre’s facilities, which is sited rightbehind Merley First School and has the advantage of a large car park.Hope to see some new people soon
Martin Stevens(Chairman, Merley Community Association)
Merley Community Association
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OzJob Handyman Services
Decorating, Gardening& General Maintenance
Picture hanging?Leaves sweeping?No job is too small to be
considered!
Call Jackie & Esref Ozdemir
01202 889358 or 07968 992753
GILLIAN ADLEY M.Ch.S.
HCPC RegisteredChiropodist/Podiatrist
Home visits.Tel: 01202 880947
Merley EveningTownwomens Guild
meet at the Merley Commu-nity Centre 3rd Wednesdayof each month,at 7:30 PMEntrance 50p to includerefreshments,visitors are
always welcome.Monthly activities include
guest speakers ,quizzes &outings.
come & join us !
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Job Vacancy:
Bar person
Merley Social Club
Saturday EveningPossibly other evenings
Please apply:
01202 841330 after 7.30or
John Bennett 01202 848103
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Fully insured - No job too small
● All aspects of roofing● Re-roofs, new builds & extensions● Roof tiling & slating● 3 layer built up bitumen flat roof
system● Single ply and liquid flat roof solu-
tions● Lead work specialist● Roof repairs & general roof mainte-
nance
● Roof lights & roof windows fitted● Roof ventilation systems ( extractor
fans fitted)● Shed, summer & out house roofs● Chimney work (pointing, flashing,
flue liners● UPVC fascias, sofits & guttering
(including water butts)● Moss clearing & gutter cleans.● Free quotations.
Dance classes for all agesMerley Community Centre.
We currently have vacancies in:
Cygnets class.: ( Pre-school ages.)Wednesday 3.00 - 3.45Saturdays 9.45 - 10.30
Pre Primary Ballet (reception - yr1)Wednesdays 4.00 - 4.45Saturdays 9.00 - 9.45
Performing arts:Singing,Dance,DramaBeginners (reception - yr 1)Wednesday. 4.00 - 5.00Stage 1 ( yr 2 - yr 3)Wednesdays 5.00 - 6.00
Tel: 01 202 848052
www.footlight-dance.co.uk
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As always, it has been a busy and variedcouple of weeks. I have contributed toseveral debates, both in the House ofCommons chamber and in WestminsterHall. Along with other Dorset MPs, I havebeen encouraging the Government to re-think its funding for rural areas. Dorset isa beautiful place to live, but it haschallenges, and I will continue to fight fora fair deal. My view is that we should benarrowing the gap between urban andrural areas to ensure everyone gets theirfair share.Many constituents have contacted me withconcerns about the Regulation of Out ofSchool Education Settings Bill. This is abill which would require any organisationworking with children and young peoplefor more than 6 hours a week to registerand be inspected by Ofsted. I was pleasedto take part in a debate about this bill,highlighting my concerns that any newregulations should not be heavy handedand onerous. Many organisations rangingfrom churches to youth and sports clubs dogreat work with young people, often usinghard working volunteers. Whilst we need tomake sure that our children are safe andwell looked after, I will continue to press toensure that any new regulations do notinclude activities such as Sunday schoolsand summer camps.One aspect of my job is to promote MidDorset and its businesses whereverpossible. I am therefore delighted thatWimborne’s local micro-brewery 8 ArchBrewery are going to be showcasing one oftheir ales in a House of
Commons bar. The Stranger’s Bar, whichis open to both MPs, their visitors andother pass holders in Parliament, will bestocking one of their ales during March.Eight Arch Brewing Co, named after theeight arches at nearby landmark Julian’sBridge, started brewing in January 2015.For those of you who aren’t able to get tothe Stranger’s Bar, they have a taproomopen every Friday evening in Wimbornefrom 4-8pm in Stone Lane IndustrialEstate.I particularly enjoy visiting schools as partof my job. I have been visiting a number ofschools and preschools across theconstituency, seeing a fantastic range ofwork from across a wide range of subjects.Whenever possible, I also like to meet withpupils when they visit the Houses ofParliament. I feel it is important to engagechildren and young people in thedemocratic process, helping them tounderstand the freedoms we enjoy as acountry. I have recently written to everyschool in the constituency inviting them toenter the 2015/16 Speaker's School CouncilAwards. The awards are an opportunity torecognise and celebrate the schoolcouncil's achievements in bringing aboutpositive change in their school orcommunity.As always, please do get in touch if youhave any concerns or would like to meet;email me [email protected] orcontact my office on 01202 624216.
News from Westminster
Could you be a school governor?
● Merley First School would like to invite you to join their team.School governors work as a team to make sure the school provides a qualityeducation, and strive to raise educational standards. The governing body is made upof parents, teachers and representatives from the local community.
● We would value people from the local community to join us.Merley First School has been at the heart of the Community for over 30 years. Since1st March 2015 it has been part of the Wimborne Academy Trust We are keen torecruit volunteers from the local area who can bring a wide range of experience andinterests from many walks of life. They may be retired, local business people or …..In fact anyone who can bring energy, experience and fresh ideas to help the schoolcontinue to provide the very best for its pupils.Those who would make very good governors may be put off because they think youneed to be an expert. However, interest, enthusiasm and commitment are much moreimportant.The main role of the governing body is to help raise standards of achievement. It isalso accountable for the performance of the school to parents and the widercommunity. It plans the school’s future direction and makes sure that the schoolprovides for all its pupils, including those with special needs. Being a governor is more than just taking an interest, though this is a crucial part ofthe job. The time you devote can vary widely, depending on how involved youbecome and what needs doing.The Governing Body usually meets at least twice a term and visits to school areencouraged.Governors can get a great deal from the work and time they put in.
It gives them a chance to:Make a difference to how well the school runs
See how their efforts help raise standards
Do something positive for the next generation
Serve the local community
Help realise their own potential by learning new skills
If you think you or someone you know might have some of the qualities that areneeded then contact the school office at:Merley First School on 01202 888455
Nigel Paton, Chair of Governors
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01202 639263 ©www.thelanternchurch.org
The Lantern Preschool © Canford Magna© Wimborne © Dorset © BH21 3AF
The children at the Lantern Preschool startedback this January with great enthusiasm.
We launched the year with the topic of theauthor Julia Donaldson and had funfinding out about the children’s love ofher books! Our second topic became‘Space week’ where the children explorednew ideas, created fun asteroidexperiments, journeyed to the moon,whizzed through constellations, createdplay-dough galaxy’s, and followed thevoyage of Tim Peake on his mission intospace. As well as Chinese New Year,Pancake day and many more!With all the amazing rain and wind wehave not been deterred from gettingoutside, waterproofs and wellies on, goingon walks down by the river Stour seekingout bugs and treasures! The Children havealso had great fun in our woodland playarea making soup in the mud kitchen;
zooming around on the tire swing, leapingon logs and daily connecting with nature.As the spring approaches we are lookingforward to engaging the children withgrowing vegetables in our own vegetablepatch, and once grown, eating them aspart of their daily healthy snack. Thechildren find digging up and picking thefood they have grown and cared for anespecially satisfying experience.We will have vacancies in every sessioncome September 2016, however, if youare looking for sooner, please do get intouch on 01202 639362 and we wouldlove to show you round.
Norris & SkeatsHeating Ltd
Service, Maintenance,Repair & Installation
Oil & Gas Specialists basedin Dorset, we offer
friendly, reliable advice &service.
01202 28707507794483408/07557504341
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Never a dull moment at the Lantern!
Over the past few months we have expanded our morning services from one to two(9.15 & 11am) to allow for added growth. All ages are welcome to join us at our lively& informal services with full provision for children/young people 0-16... Watch outfor our special Easter programme (25-27 March) with its focus on Jesus at the centreof it all!
Over the next few months there are a few stunning events we’d love to mention for thecommunity to experience if they’d like to join us....Sun 20 March(1.30-4pm) The Merley Mile – our bi-annual opportunity to walk,
jog, run round Merley for SPORT RELIEF over 1, 3 or6 miles with 100’s of others plus enjoy warm-ups at theLantern with local choir ‘Mum’s Aloud!’ & much more...
Tue 31 May (7.30pm) The Watoto Children’s Choir – visiting from Ugandathis choir will bring its own brand of vibrant songs &dancing plus stories of triumph over adversity. Ticketsavailable from the church office –[email protected]
In addition to these events there will be a special focus on the Queen’s 90th birthdaycelebrations (11/12 June), Father’s Day (19 June) plus the return of Summer
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● Thinking of selling?
● Want to know what your
property is worth?
*****
Rob Harvey, the estate agent withover 25 years’ experience of livingin Merley, can not only advise youon the current market place andhow to get your property ready to
advertise but also a level of serviceto suit your needs and budget.
*****
For a free valuation please call Rob on07552 204 876
FREE HOME SAFETY CHECK
● Free service from Dorset Fire Service,including free smoke alarms
A lady from Dorset Fire Servicerecently visited our home and checked
out our fire safety. Apart from herhelpful and professional manner, shealso fitted several smoke alarms – all
free! This is a great service and isreally worthwhile. Why not take
advantage of it? It might save your lifeor that of one of your nearest and
dearest.
Find out more at:
www.dorsetfire.gov.uk or call the DorsetFire Service on 01305 252600/ 0800 038
2323 or email [email protected].
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CANFORD AND MERLEY WIFollowing our Centenary Year we have a very varied programme planed for this year.
After our Annual Meeting in April we have the local expert on Dorset Buttons,Mrs JuneKing,giving us a history on the once important cottage industry in Dorset of buttonmaking.
In June we have a 4 corner meeting where members and visitors can experience Fabricmanipulation, Origami,paper manipulation, Beading, and candle making.
Our meetings are held on 2nd Wednesday at 7.30 pm at the Merley Community Centre.
Outside the meetings the "Ladies Who Lunch" meet on the 3rdWednesday and enjoy a lunch at a local hostelry.
The Book Club is also very active. We have a new book to read every month taken froma list produced by Poole Library and the books are supplied by them also.
There are plans to have some craft classes covering Beading,card making and Crochet. If members want to learn a new craft,
we do our best to find someone to teach it.
We will always welcome visitors at our meetings. If you wish to learn more about theW.I.
Contact Penny on 01202 885866
Member of Merley Community Centre and Merley Social Club aresorry to hear that Chris Francombe passed away.
He will be sadly missed by Pat and family and are thoughts are withthem."
Footlight Outreach programme.
Footlight have two teams of very talentedTap students, called Footlight Tap Squad
and Talented Tappers. They have been outand about in the community sharing their
love of dance, and showcasing theirunique talent to those who truly can
appreciate it, and can also bring a smile tolots of faces.
They recently conducted a fun workshopwith the ladies from Merley’s Womens
Insitute, and a demonstration andinteraction session with the Memory Cafein Boscombe both were fun social eventsenjoyed by all. This was both educationalfor the students and gratefully received by
the participants.
If you need some light entertainment wecan bring some fun and laughter to a
worthwhile cause or group.
Later on this year they can be seenperforming at the Wimborne Folk festivalon Sunday June 10th at 2pm on the stage
in the square.
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This term we have been exploringdifferent countries around the world.We started with the countries of theUnited Kingdom and went as far afieldas Australia and China. We have alsobeen out and about in the local area,visiting the local shops, WimborneMarket and the river. We will becontinuing our adventures throughoutthe coming year, no matter theweather. We have already exploredthe local Community and along the TrailWay looking out for changes within thelocal flora and fauna as Spring appears.
During January we had our longawaited Ofsted Inspection which wentextremely well. We were praised onour 'Adventuring Out' and the recordswe keep of these trips. How we planthrough each child’s fascinations andinterests. I would like to take thisopportunity to thank the Staff andCommittee for all their hard workbehind the scenes and with thechildren and their parents.
We currently have spaces available inall sessions for children aged 2yrs – 4yrs. Some morning sessions are almostfull. If you would like to visit us we
would be delighted to show you around,alternatively phone on 07876267984,for more details. We areconveniently located behind MerleyFirst School and there is ample parking
Our ‘Mini Movers’ music and rhymegroup for babies and pre-schooler'scontinues to flourish. The music andrhyme session, which is open to allfamilies, is held Tuesday afternoonsfrom 13.30-15.00 during term time, inthe lounge at the Community Centre.Refreshments are provided.
The Committee have been busyorganising fundraising events for us.In February we held a Quiz Nightwhich was well attended. In May we willagain have a stall at the Donkey Derbyin Kinson, please some along andsupport us.
Jeannette and Team
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Waterlogged pitches affectMerley’s fixtures
As Merley Cobham Youth Sports teams come to theend of the 2015/16 season the weather has affectedfixtures making the Merley First school pitches beingunplayable for 2 months in January and February.Despite this, Merley are well placed with the Men’s,Under 18s and Under 16 girls all challenging for titles.Both the Men and the Under 18s are both challengingat the top of their respective Dorset Premiership andDiv 2 leagues with rivals Shaftesbury with key gamesremaining against their North Dorset opponents.The Under 16 girls in their first season at 11 a sideare locked at the top of the Winchester league withSouthampton and Warsash.Merley is now one of the county’s top girls clubs withnumbers still increasing amongst their 5 teams fromU9s to U16s with a Ladies team planned for nextseason. Also for next season the U11s, U14s andU16s are looking for more cover for theirgoalkeepers.The club goes from strength to strength in the non-competitive mini sections where the teams play 5 a
side, 7 a side and 9 a side. All teams are havingexcellent seasons but are still looking for moreplayers at the U8 and U6 sections who will returnfrom QE to Merley first school for Saturday morningtraining in March.The boys older age groups who play in either theDorset or Bournemouth leagues are currently lookingto move up from their mid table positions with theU13s reaching the quarter finals of the County cup forthe first time.Whilst the U16s are currently 3rd in their Dorsetleague Merley are looking to set up two under 18teams next season. If you know of players currentlyin school year 11 or 12 wanting to play next seasonplease check out www.merleyallendale.co.ukwhere they can contact Paul Whitty or MartinRendell.
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