LymeLiving - OCTOBER 2026 - Edition_compressed (1) - Flipbook - Page 49
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LymeLiving - The Lyme Regis Town Council Magazine
ANCIENT
DISCOVERIES
EADERS may remember, we first introduced Simon Beadles9
R wildflower garden in Staples Terrace back in 2025.
An interesting feature of the garden is a 8sheep9s water trough9
which is carved from solid stone and had previously belonged to a
sheepskin manufacturer in Glastonbury.
Earlier this year, Simon welcomed a visitor to his wildflower
garden, who suggested the sheep9s trough could be an ancient
child9s sarcophagus.
The earliest records of purpose-built stone coffins date back to the
first and second centuries, during the Roman occupation.
If there is anyone out there able to shed further light on the
possible origins of the trough, Simon is asking them to contact him
on 07870 603345.
Sheep’s water trough in Simon Beadles’
wildflower garden
FIND YOUR PEOPLE,
FIND YOUR PASSION
HERE are over 30 groups covering a wide range
T of skills and interests available through the local u3a.
If you9re newly retired, semi‐retired, or new to Lyme
Regis, the Lyme Regis & Surrounding Area u3a is a good
way to meet people, try new things, and feel part of the
community.
Members come from all sorts of backgrounds, with many
joining because they9re new to the area and others who
just want to make life a little more interesting.
The groups include craft and chat, history, science and
learning groups, language groups, Scottish dancing,
Mediterranean culture and cuisine, and making music –
Rockstar Musicians.
There are informal drop-in, breakfast and lunch groups
and monthly talks on a variety of topics.
The group is happy to welcome new members who would
like to start new groups or expand existing ones.
For more information, visit www.lymeregisu3a.org, find
them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/u3alymeregis,
or email trips@lru3a.org.
The Lyme Regis and surrounding area u3a
group on a lunch outing
