Died peacefully on May 3rd 2022.
He will be greatly missed by his wife Mary, sone Chris, daughter in-law Alison, grandsons Mike and Tommy. His brithers Michael, Roy and Peter, sisters in-law Gillian, Rosemarie and Sarah. Brotyher in-law Paul, wife Jenny and our extended family in New Zealand. All family and much loved friends.
Passed away 17th May 2022, aged 82 years.
Husband of the late Elzbeth. Dearly loved father of Linda and the late Sylvie.
A cherished grandfather and great grandfather. He will be sadly missed by his brither Charles, and all his family and friends.
Passed away peacefull at home on 9th May 2022 surrounded by loved ones.
Cherished grandfather, father and friend to many. He will be greatly missed.
Passed away on 5th may 2022, aged 73 years.
service and interment at Salisbury Crematorium 10th June 1pm
Family flowers only please.
Passed away 12th may 2022, aged 76 years.
He will be sadly missed by wife Lesley, sones Mark and Steven and all his family and friends
Donations to South western Ambulance service.
A single determined bidder ensured that a group of lots relating to Combe Sydenham, the historic manor in Somerset, all ended up ‘back where they belong’ last month. “In the age of the internet, auctions may scatter art and antiques across the globe but sometimes they can gather antiques back into a collection too,” observed Helen Carless, Lawrences’ Managing Director. “We were fortunate to have been given the opportunity to sell four lots that each related to one historic house in Somerset and the current owner bought them all, to place back in the family collection.”
A large watercolour view of Combe Sydenham house by Edward Gurden Dalziel, 1870 (see image,
above) that was probably a Royal Academy exhibit in 1871, made £3,250.
A Victorian oil painting by John Adams Whipple, also depicting the house, made £400. This picture
had been spotted by the vendor’s father in the window of an antique shop in Kensington and was
recognised immediately. A more modern oil on board of an atmospheric moonlit scene at Combe
Sydenham house, painted by Felix Kelly in 1964, made £5,500 (image right, immediately below).
The Earl of Egmont’s chairs
The following day, a pair of Windsor armchairs that had been made in about 1756 for John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont were offered for sale. The chairs were sold at a sale at Enmore Castle in 1899 and went to Combe Sydenham.
The superb provenance and strikingly decorative design of the pair (see image below) ensured that the price topped £15,000 and these have also returned to the house.
The buyer of all four lots, William Theed, commented that he had sat on these very chairs when he purchased the house in 1963.
In addition to the Combe Sydenham lots, two large drawings by Dame Elisabeth Frink (who lived and worked at Woolland, Dorset) from 1962 were sold. One of a horse’s head and the other of a fallen warrior, they showcased Frink’s skill at portraying the vulnerability of strength. These made £3,500 and £4,750 respectively.
A twilight landscape scene in oils, entitled ‘Evening’ by Midlands artist William Kiddier (1859-1934) surged beyond its estimate of £400-600 to make £6,875, almost ten times any other price paid for this artist’s work in any auction. The lots contributed to an auction that totalled £1m across four days of selling.
Research by the Mental Health Foundation has revealed that people across the UK became a lot more lonely during the pandemic. Loneliness can have damaging effects on physical and mental health. Not only can loneliness contribute to, and exacerbate, mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, but some research suggests that loneliness can be as damaging to physical health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
Loneliness is a unique experience. Someone can be lonely due to social isolation, where they have little
contact with others, such as an older adult with no family. It is also possible to feel lonely in a room full of people. This is because loneliness can stem from not feeling heard, understood, or cared for by the people around you. Equally, it is possible for someone to feel content being alone. Everyone is different and all emotions are valid.
So how to combat loneliness? One option is to make a concerted effort to meet new people. Although this can be daunting, it is worth giving yourself a little push, remembering that you can leave if you feel overwhelmed. This may be through joining a club or activity – somewhere you can meet people with similar
interests.
Alternatively, you can sign up to volunteer for a cause (such as Dorset Mind!) where you can meet people with similar passions whilst giving back to the community. There’s a charity for every interest, and I guarantee they’re ALL crying out for more volunteers. Helping others can help combat loneliness as it can make us feel more connected to society. Research suggests that ‘giving back’ is one of five proven ways to improve your mental health.
Another strategy would be to appreciate and strengthen your existing connections. Sometimes we can be too focused on what we believe are active demonstrations of caring (i.e. regular phone calls) but not recognise other gestures, such as a friend who is always willing to help with errands. Additionally,
sometimes we are reluctant to make the first move, such as initiating plans. Even if it doesn’t work out as you hoped, you can feel comfort in the knowledge that you tried.
It is possible to become better at managing and accepting the experience of loneliness. The first step is to accept the feeling, learn to sit with it and know that you can survive it. Try to learn to enjoy your own company by making an effort to do enjoyable things. Follow a routine of self-care or start a new activity – rediscover the benefits of enjoying your own company. You can also learn strategies to better manage difficult emotions such as loneliness through various talking therapies and psychological treatments.
Monthly updates from the various North Dorset Police Teams. This month’s news from Sturminster Newtons’s PCSO Mandy Robinson.
North Dorset Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) attended the Spring Countryside Show at the Shaftesbury on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24h April. NPT were joined by members of the Rural Crime Team on the Saturday. This was our first large community engagement event for 2022.
It was great to see so many people out and about enjoying the demonstrations, craft and food stands as well as the weather. Leaflets, stickers, lost child badges, card police hats, pens and reflectors were handed out to members of the public.
Questions were asked and advice was given.
We will also be in attendance at the following events;
Three Okeford’s Preservation Society Steam and Vintage Show 21st and 22nd May at Shillingstone, and Shaftesbury and Gillingham Show on Wednesday 17th August at the Turnpike Showground Motcombe.
Beauty spots
When visiting beauty spots please do not leave valuables in your vehicle whilst you go for a walk – whether you are walking the dog or out enjoying the countryside. Do not place items under your car seat, or put them in the boot as the would-be thieves know all the hiding places. Best by far; don’t take valuables out with you and leave them at home! There is nothing more frustrating than returning to your vehicle after a
lovely walk to find that your car has had a window smashed and your valuables are gone.
For details on your local team’s future engagements please refer to our website. As always, if you wish to contact us follow the links. You can report non urgent matters via 101, and remember if you see a crime in progress or a person in danger call 999.
What an absolutely stunning April we had. The weather over Easter felt like Summer had arrived early on some days, and we just could not get enough. At the garden centre, the warmth and sunshine meant that many of our plants began to spring into life as they sought to soak up some of them golden rays!
We also saw our first children’s event since late 2019, as we hosted Easter Crafts at Thorngrove, and it was a huge success with a brilliant turnout. We want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended
and spread the word about our event. We look forward to putting on more as the year goes on.
The furniture’s out
Our brand new range of garden furniture went on sale in April too. We had a few available last year but this time we’ve really extended the range and there are so many beautiful items to choose from, whether it’s a fire pit, hanging chair, rattan dinging set and more – there’s something for all tastes and needs! (browse the range on our website today).
At the time of writing, it’s the Monday after the weekend of the Spring Countryside show, which we attended proudly, offering a selected range of plants to the show visitors, while also taking some time to have a wander around and see all the fantastic local businesses and entertainment all coming together again for this important community event. We can’t wait for the Gillingham & Shaftesbuy show later in the summer which we’ll also be at!
Thorngrove’s got basket
Let’s see…what else is going on… oh yes, that’s right, our famous hanging basket workshops are back for late spring! There will still be time to book your place once this issue hits your inbox.
Thorngrove expert Chris Francis will be on hand to help you get creative, and create a beautiful and unique handing basket full of seasonal plants of your choice. These events always fill up so please book to avoid
disappointment.
Phew… I think that about covers it for now. Right, where’s our ‘To Do’ list…the roses need watering (they’ll be blooming soon!!). Stop by Thorngrove this May for all your gardening needs. We’d love to chat about ideas and how to make the most of your garden space. See you soon!
Kelsi Dean Buck Thorngrove Garden Centre
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