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The Lost Words for Dorset’s schools process with advertisements in this publication, posts on the village Facebook
group and posters made available in schools and public places.
A campaign to provide a copy of the book The
Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Although there is a limited fund of money available, and grants are only made
Morris to every Infant, Primary and Junior School once a year in August, our aim is very much to give smaller amounts of money to
in Dorset has been launched. By using a greater number of applicants as this really does meet the aim of the Trust “to
Crowdfunder a local conservationist Richard seek to help young people in the Parish with a contribution to their educational
Bradford aims to use the book to re-introduce lost costs, priority being given to those most in need”.
words from the natural world.
The application process is very straightforward, completed on-line via
The book takes twenty of the words that have www.williamstrust.org.uk. Young people are encouraged to make the
been falling out of use amongst children - such applications themselves, although for those under the age of 16, it is understood
as adder, kingfisher and bramble - and brings that a parent or guardian may make the application.
them back to life, through the magical paintings The award decisions are made at the Trustee meeting at the end of August.
of Jackie Morris and the 'spell poems' of Robert Grants are usually paid out before the end of that month - in time for the start of
Macfarlane. The project is being supported by the new education year.
DCC

The target is £3,600 which will mean that 180 schools will be given a copy of the In 2018, the closing date for applications is Friday 10th August.
book and also an accompanying resource called “An Explorer’s Guide to The
Lost Words”, that will help teachers get the most out of the book. To donate to this
campaign visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-lost-words-for-dorsets-schools
Can you help?
The Trustees are seeking to bolster the Trust’s funds, to raise additional capital and

Fly Tipping to generate more income for grants in the future and are keen to encourage
additional fund-raising opportunities. You may work for, or know of a company
A man who fly-tipped waste in Sherborne was recently convicted and fined in looking for ways to support the community; you might consider a personal legacy;
court. or you might, like the founder Thomas Williams nearly 300 years ago, be in a
position to make a donation to the Trust right now. It doesn’t have to be a fortune
Enforcement Officers at the Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP), in a joint operation
with South Somerset District Council, investigated a series of fly-tips in Sherborne (though that would be most welcome!)
and South Somerset back in November last year. £100 can help with special travel needs, £500 will help a future village Doctor to
buy stethoscope & lab equipment, £1,000 will support our next generation of
A man aged 30, of Yeovil, was paid to collect and dispose of building waste from
a local resident who was having their house renovated. farmers and stable managers through Kingston Maurward.
The Trust’s income is derived from the dividends and interest yields of invested
This waste was later discovered dumped across four separate locations, including
near Lenthay Dairy Farm in Sherborne. Upon investigation, Enforcement Officers capital. Percentage yields have been low in recent years, whilst the costs incurred
found evidence within the fly-tips that linked the waste to the offender. The man by students have risen substantially as fees have risen and government has
was subsequently located, interviewed and reported to appear in court last withdrawn funding.
Wednesday (18 April) where he pleaded guilty and was fined a total of £1588.14 If you can help in any way, please get in touch with the Treasurer & Trustee John
for his crimes. Cleave on 01929 471463.
Jeremy Gallagher, Enforcement Officer for the Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP), The Trust is a fully registered Charity and makes annual returns to the Charity
said: Commission. Its aims, objectives and achievements are available on request.
“We’re obviously pleased with this conviction and would like to thank our Alison Debenham - Trustee
colleagues at South Somerset District Council’s Enforcement Team for their
assistance in the investigation. I hope this case demonstrates that fly-tipping will
not be tolerated in Dorset or Somerset. By working with neighbouring councils as

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