History Society makes history with inaugural meeting (From Dorset Echo)

History Society makes history with inaugural meeting

11:22am Tuesday 2nd March 2010 in

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The Mission hall was full to capacity for the inaugural meeting of the Sutton Poyntz History Society.

The Society was formed three years ago by Caroline Crisp, Dot Emblen, Bill Egerton and Louise & Peter Sheaves, who got together after the Village Plan was published to continue research into the history of Sutton Poyntz.

Bill Egerton was the first to speak, about the families who have owned the village thorough the ages, based on information from the Domesday Book, taxation registers, wills, deeds and, of course, Freddie Litschi’s excellent book.

In an interesting and informative style Bill described the involvement with the village of over 30 generations of the Poyntz, Newburgh, Howard, Harvey and finally Weld families, and disclosed that he has a personal family link with past village owners!

Peter Sheave went on to cover the development of the village through its buildings, which housed mainly agricultural labourers, but included many other tradesmen - millers, tailors, masons, carpenters and, of course, publicans. There was even a poor house!

Sarah Harbige, project officer for the South Dorset Ridgeway Heritage Project which sponsored the evening, then spoke on the rich archaeology and history into which the village fits so well. One aim of the Heritage Project is to raise awareness of, improve access to and protect our area’s marvellous historical heritage.

This was a fascinating evening, and I have no doubt that this flourishing history group will go from strength to strength.

David Mannings tells me that at the full W&PBC meeting which debated areas where it would become mandatory for dogs to be on leads, the vote was 17 to 14 in favour of excluding Telford Park – just off Maunsell Avenue behind Preston Road past Chalbury Corner – from the list.

This decision resulted from over 30 petitions from dog walkers and representations from David himself. This decision does not remove the obligation for dog owners to keep their dogs under control, but does mean that responsible local owners can continue to exercise their dogs as they have done for many years past.

The St Andrew’s School 200 club held the February draw in Mrs Crocker’s Year 4 class.

The first prize of £50, drawn by Samuel Tubb, went to Carmel Mallinson; the £30 prize, drawn by Ben Timms, went to Sarah Brown; the £15 prize, drawn by Olivia Pocock, to Ros Evans.

This monthly draw has raised lots of much needed funds for the children in the school, so if you would like to help give Mel (832467) a ring.