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With eight team events and nine riders competing for individual honours, the Leweston group had a very busy three days at the All England Jumping Course, Hickstead for the NSEA Eventers Challenge and National County Dressage and Showjumping Championships during half-term.
The three days of competition started well with the dressage team coming a very close second with May S riding a beautiful test to earn 75% in her arena.
With 44 teams and 222 competitors riding, the Leweston team was almost content to just get pipped to second in the Novice (80-85cm) Eventers Challenge Championships! It was a great achievement for the team of Poppy Y, Jessica W, Tara W and Hen J.
Tara W riding Peasedown Toners Neo had a long overnight wait to see where she would eventually be placed Individually and again it was exciting to see a Leweston rider on the podium in the silver position at prizegiving.
The younger squad riders did exceptionally well and brought a team fourth back to Dorset in the Mini (70-75cm) National County Show Jumping.
Leweston had one team and two individual riders competing in the mini (70-75cm) Eventers Challenge, the team came a creditable fifth against thirty-two teams. Tara and Rosie rode lovely Individual rounds but just went a little too quick to get an individual placing.
The Intermediate (90-95cm) Eventers Challenge proved to be a difficult and technical course which saw many riders eliminated, so both teams were happy to get ‘home’ in twelfth and fourteenth position. Congratulations to our four riders who rode great clear rounds over this challenging course.
The Open (1m-1.05m) Eventers Challenge was another formidable championship course and tested every rider. The team were just out of the placings, however, Madeline RS rode one of the best rounds of the whole Championships on her second horse Mickey to take a well earned second Individual placing.
Crowning glory came on Day Three in the Intermediate (90-95cm) National County Showjumping Championships when the Leweston team held onto their top spot after the first round and rode thrilling jump-off rounds to win the National County Showjumping title.
Many congratulations to Molly C, May S, Jessica W and Poppy Y.
Congratulations to Wells Cathedral School pupils Christian Jennett-Butcher, Charles Rowley and Ben Mapleston who have been selected for the Somerset RFU U17 Rugby squad.
Christian and Charles represented the side against Gloucestershire in May and then all three boys were added to the match day squads against Dorset and Wiltshire. This is a huge achievement for Christian, Charles and Ben after consistent hard work in the off-season. The School team can now boast the inclusion of three county-standard players!
Students at The Gryphon School have been presented with a prestigious Environmental Youth Award from the Royal Bath & West of England Society. The aim of the award is to promote a greater awareness and understanding of conservation and environmental matters by encouraging and recognising the contribution made by young people.
The Gryphon students, all from years 7 to 9, had to make a video showcasing their environmental knowledge and the action they take at school. The other finalists were Ashlands School (Crewkerne, Somerset), Kiwi School (Tidworth, Wiltshire) and Longwell Green in Bristol.
The judges felt that the school was a shining example of environmental awareness. Pupils have not only addressed the issues of plastics and non-sustainable use within the school, but have also examined and actioned their own re-wilding projects within the grounds.
The students were presented with a plaque and certificate by Lady Wills and Les Davis MBE, Chairman of the Environmental Youth Awards. Mr Davies said “There has never been a more important time to encourage the next generation to protect and improve the environment; the youth of today will be the decision makers of tomorrow. My warmest congratulations go to the Gryphon School on their award, and on their highly professional presentation.”
Charlotte Cavallaro, a teacher at The Gryphon School who also leads their Eco Committee said “It makes me immensely proud of our students. Young people today don’t just demand that more environmental action is taken, they show us how to do it. The Gryphon students involved in winning this award are an inspiration to us all.”
Clayesmore is a wonderful school in which to work, with excellent facilities and a warm, supportive and happy atmosphere.
An enthusiastic, proactive and practical person is required from September 2022 to provide the skills and expertise to support our vibrant DT department. The successful candidate will prepare resources for practical work, maintain equipment and the teaching environment to a high standard.
This post is full time, term time only, Monday to Friday. The salary for this role will be £19,300 per annum. Other benefits include a non-contributory pension scheme, Death in Service benefits, a free lunchtime meal and free membership of the Clayesmore Sports Centre.
Accommodation may be available for the successful candidate.
For further information and an application form please go to:
https://clayesmore.com/work-for-us/
Closing date: 8:00am on Tuesday, 16 August 2022
The vacancy may close earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Clayesmore is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s and young people’s welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
To commence in September 2022 as a 38 weeks per year contract.
We are looking for a highly motivated and time efficient person to join our Laundry Department.
The hours worked will be 34 hours per week, Mon –Thurs 0800-1500 and Friday 0800-1400 and 2 hours on a Saturday on a rota basis.
Experience of commercial laundry operations and cleaning is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.
For further information and an application form, please go to:
https://www.clayesmore.com/work-for-us
Closing date: Tuesday, 16 August 2022 at 8.00am
Clayesmore is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s and young people’s welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of their inter-generational programme, the children at SCAPA in Sherborne Primary School took part in a remote bingo session with the residents of Trinity Manor Care Home. Everyone had a wonderful time, and prizes were kindly provided by Trinity Manor for the winners!
On Tuesday 14th June, children from the school were invited to take part in a debate workshop at Sherborne Prep. They met and worked with children from the Prep, engaging in ideas about types of debates. The children then took part in a mini debate at the end of the session.
Everyone enjoyed this opportunity – and the yummy treats that followed!
Lastly, Sherborne Primary School Choir performed at this year’s Sherborne Summer Festival. They entertained the crowd with a 20 minute set and received great praise and feedback from the audience.
In April 2004, a group of local ladies decided to form a group with the aim of raising money for local charities and good causes. They chose the name ‘SERO’. It’s a Latin word, and one of its meanings is ’to join together’, reflecting their work to support Dorset children and their families.
“Our chosen charity has always been Julia’s House, the Dorset Children’s Hospice, to which we have donated over £100,000.” explained Kate Partridge, one of the founder members of the group “Events have ranged from our ‘famous’ Christmas fair at The Exchange, posh dinners for ladies (and partners) that lunch, music and drama at Hinton St Mary and running a cafe and soft drinks stall at the cheese festival.” The aim of Julia’s House is to maximise and enrich the quality of life for Dorset children and young people who are unlikely to live beyond the age of 18. They provide support from diagnosis to death – and beyond – for the whole family, offering end of life care in the hospice building or in the family home.
Kate continued “Over the last couple of years of course we have not been able to pursue our usual fundraising activities, but in 2022 we are involved in various events and we hope your readers can come along and support us.”
• On Saturday 9 July we will be hosting several stalls at Child Okeford’s Hey Day. They will be full of our usual goodies and gifts plus a few surprises. Make sure you visit us between 12-5! There will of course be much more going on at Hey Day, a traditional village fete and a great day out for all the family.
• Child Okeford Art Trail on the Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 26th August to Monday 29th August, 11-4). A variety of artists will be exhibiting in their homes, the community centre and the village hall. Free admission. Art trail leaflets will be available in local shops. SERO will be providing refreshments during the event, including light lunches, at the village hall (DT11 8EX).
• Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival, 10th and 11th September. SERO will be running the tea tent at the ever popular Cheese Festival. Home-made cakes, fresh sandwiches, scones etc. All at reasonable prices for all the family.
If you would like to get involved and help at our events, or even just donate a cake, please do get in touch with Kate Partridge ([email protected] or 07725245066) or Julie Little ([email protected] or 07749 486733) serocharity.org.uk
The timing is almost perfect. Kate Bush’s 1980s hit ‘Running Up That Hill’ is back at number one in the charts, thanks to the latest season of ‘Stranger Things’ on Netflix. And two local men will be running up that Hambledon Hill rather a lot in August.
If someone told you they were climbing to the top of Mount Everest, right here in Dorset, you’d probably think they were a bit mad. But that’s exactly what Charlie Lickiss from Child Okeford and his friend Archie Parks have set themselves to do, in aid of the Young People’s Trust for the Environment.
Dorset has its fair share of hills, but clearly nothing approaching Everest-height. Charlie explained:
“we’re actually going to run the height of Everest in August. It will involve running Hambledon Hill, up and down, consecutively in one activity. A total distance of 102 miles and 8,848m in elevation. It should take us around 24 hours to complete.”
Locals will know that at 192m it’s not a towering mountain, but it is a steep climb! The challenge is roughly four marathons in distance, and the equivalent of running up and down Snowdon eight times.
Why run the hill?
The friends are veterans of endurance racing “We are both passionate about the environment and outdoor sports, so we wanted to take on a challenge that incorporated both of those things, “ said Charlie
“The work Peter and the team do at the YPTE is amazing, so we wanted to show our support doing what we love!
“We will need as much support as possible on the day, so feel free to come along and watch us attempt ‘Everest in Dorset’. Base camp is at the Shroton Cricket Club. If you can’t make the date but still want to show your support, you can donate to our ‘Everest Running Challenge 2022’ Go Fund Me here.”
Charlie and Archie’s Hambledon Everest Challenge will start at 3pm on 6th August and is likely to last for around 24 hours.
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