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THE PARISHES of BERE DATES FOR REGIS and AFFPUDDLE YOUR DIARY with TURNERSPUDDLE The Rev’d Canon Ian Woodward April The Vicarage, Bere Regis, 5th Step Back in Time exhibition, Drax Hall 10.00 am 4.00 pm BH20 7HQ 14th Autumn Leaves Spring Trip 10.30 p.m. Tel: (01929) 471262 24th Annual Church Outing to Arundel Castle 8.00 a.m. Mobile: 07973 318866
May Our Mission: 15th Affpuddle Church Coffee Morning, Blackthorne 10.00 a.m. noon To encourage awareness of the 29th Bere Regis Wildlife Watch Flowers and Butterflies presence of God through worship music and the arts;
June To encourage everyone in the 9th Autumn Leaves Summer Outing to Sidmouth 10.00 a.m. Our Vision: Christian faith through example, 12th Bere Regis Wildlife Watch Visit to Brownsea Island To make Christ’s love known in learning and spiritual growth;
14th Concert by Dorset Choral Society in Affpuddle Church 8.00p.m. the world today and to live To make our churches open and out his teaching 19th Affpuddle Church Fete & Dog Show, Old Granary 2.00 4.30 p.m. welcoming to all, and supportive of those in need;
To challenge injustice at home and July THOUGHTS FROM 11th Bere Regis Wildlife Watch Bugs and Beasts in your garden abroad and to balance our care for the environment. 11th Pop in Place Open Gardens, Bere Regis THE VICARAGE
Writing these few ‘Thoughts’ as we approach the end of our Church year it’s an August early opportunity to simultaneously reflect on the past year and forward with hope 14th Bere Regis Wildlife Watch River Beasties in Bere Stream for New Year to come. So what sort of year have you had? – Hopefully a joyful and fulfilled one, with personal or family celebrations; perhaps a sad one with illness or the loss of a loved one. It is again likely to be a challenging one with economic uncertainty and what sort of year is to come? Of course we can’t know for certain but we do know about some things that will be happening – a General Election before the middle of the year with no doubt many new policies whichever political party wins and the several weeks of intense coverage of the football World Cup from South Africa. Advent is about coming – our preparation for the coming of God into our world as the baby Jesus and at the same time God incarnate. And it seems to me that this
96 Church website: www.bereregiswith1 affpuddle.org.uk December 2009 December 2009 is a good time to note that at the very beginning of the Church’s New Year in early December is a meeting in Copenhagen in Denmark that will have consequences DATES FOR for every one of us. It has the shorthand title of the ‘Climate Change Conference’, and like Advent we need to be ready, to be prepared for ‘change’ . YOUR DIARY Not so long ago some of the most powerful yet polluting countries in the world refused to acknowledge that the surface of our world was warming up to the extent that our climate was changing and that many people in the world would suffer from drought and starvation which would lead to the death and suffering of millions of people with unremitting political unrest and consequential collapse of December civil society as we know it. This may seem alarmist but I know from personal 1st Gardening Club 100 Years of Dorset Weather 7.30 p.m. experience that the crisis and of Darfur, in Sudan, is arguably, in part, the result of climate change war. This is because the cattle herders in the north of Darfur were 4th PiP Fun day Christmas Prize Bingo forced to the greener pastures to feed their animals as a result of the Sahara 5th FOBRS Christmas Fayre, Bere Regis School 2.00 p.m. desert inexorably expanding southwards as the region heats up and thus supports 9th Autumn Leaves Christmas Afternoon with Carols 2.30 p.m. ever less fauna and flora, plant and animal life. Indeed Christian Aid, has 12th PiP Christmas Show 6.00 p.m. described the recent conflict in Darfur as ‘The first climate change war’. 16th Affpuddle Church Carol Service 6.30 p.m. There is now almost universal 18th PiP Fun day Mince Pies and Carols recognition that the rise in 19th New Scorpion Band, The Holly and the Ivy B V H 7.30 p.m. temperatures is caused by carbon dioxide emissions from our power stations and industry and indeed our homes, depleting the ozone layers that have hitherto 2010 defended us from the damaging effect of more January direct sunshine which to some 3rd Bere Regis Wildlife Watch—Bere Stream New Year tidy extent we all enjoy so much. 5th Gardening Club New Year Party 7.30 p.m. There have been a number of 13th Autumn Leaves New Year Party 2.30 p.m. practical initiatives to encourage us to care for our 14th Richard Drax, Prospective Conservative candidate planet by trading ‘carbon for South Dorset is available to answer questions credits’ and consume less manufactured energy and thus reduce the damage we tea and biscuits provided. Briantspuddle Village Hall 7.00p.m. cause to our God created world. 30th Tom Langham’s “Hot Fingers”, BVH 7.30 p.m. It is a responsibility we all share, for this and future generations. One of our best gifts for Christmas, and our best resolutions for the New Year would be to commit ourselves to find ways to preserve our world for all mankind. February A very Happy Christmas and New Year to you all and do join us one of our services 6th Bere Regis Wildlife Watch Conservation on Black Hill over the Christmas season and celebrate God’s love for us all 13th FOBRS Valentine’s Dinner Dance, Athelhampton House 6.45 p.m.
With love and prayers March 24th Bere Regis Wildlife Watch Wildlife of Brownsea Island
2 95 Association Contact Tel Address E-mail Meetings/Info December 2009 December 2009 Drax Hall Sally 471022 4 Elder Road (hire) Cheeseman BH20 7LY
Dorset Latvia Link Jenny Silavs 471577 Fundraisiing for youth of link AFFPUDDLE CHURCH ROTAS village of Ikskile in Latvia
Kingsbere Consort Tim Colquhoun 471360 Heatherdown, Brock choir@tacmusi Set rehearsal dates for each Hill c.com performance Sidesmen, Readers, Readings, Intercessors and Chalice
Kingsbere Quilters Miss G Miller 471745 3 Boswell’s Close Monthly Drax Hall BH20 7JE 1st Wednesday @ 9.45 am Date Time Sidesmen Readers Readings
Kingsbere Music Trust Tim Colquhoun 471360 Heatherdown, Brock kmt@tacmusic. Charitable trust supporting 6 Dec 8am R Killer R Killer BCP as set Hill com devotees of real music 2nd Advent 11am K Wharton A Armitage Phil 1: 3 11 Lenny’s Bere Regis Terry Vine 471693 The Bungalow, Lane terry.vine@tisca Weekly. RBL Club A Armitage K Wharton Luke 3: 1 6 Youth club End, Bere Heath, li.co.uk 1st Wednesday and following BH20 7NP Tuesday evenings Juniors (8 11) 7.15 9.00 13 Dec 9.15am J Royal P Haigh Phil 4: 4 7 Seniors (12 17) 7.15 10.00 3rd Advent P Haigh J Cropper Luke 3: 7 18 Mothers’ Union Nancy Gibson 472105 15 White Lovington NancyEGibson Monthly. Turberville Court BH20 7NF @msn.com 1st Wednesday. 7.30 p.m.
Mobile Library Dorset County 01305 dorchestermob Alternate fortnights Car park Council 224440 ilelibrary@dorse Mondays 9.20 9.50 tcc.gov.uk Fridays 10.50 12.15 Pop in Place Alison Bennett 472023 3 Rye Hill Close paul@bennett3 Weekly. Drax Hall BH20 7LU 518.freeserve.c Monday and Friday mornings o.uk 10.00 12.00
Purbeck District Peter Wharf 472246 The Old Vicarage peterwharf@ho Monthly surgery. Turberville Councillor West Street tmail.com Court, Communal Lounge 1st Saturday @ 9.30—10.00 20 Dec 8am P Badcock P Badcock BCP as set Ragamuffins Manager Mrs 472125 c/o Bere Regis th Playgroup Tracy George 405440 Community First 4 Advent 11am D Buck t.b.a t.b.a School, Rye Hill BH20 7LP 25 Dec 11am t.b.a t.b.a Luke 2: 1 20 Royal British Legion Mrs Glo Curtis 472620 32 Old Barn Road Glo.curtis@dors Monthly at the club Club et.probation.gs 3rd Monday @ 7.30 p.m. Christmas x.gov.uk Day RBL Gardening Club Mrs Megan 471627 2 Manor House Monthly. RBL Stone 1st Tuesday. 8.00 p.m. 27 Dec 9.15 D Coates S Sanderson 1 John 1 RBL Women's Section Mrs Eileen 471616 9 Elder Road Monthly. RBL St John S Sanderson M Menzies John 21 19b end Maidment 3rd Wednesday. 2.00 p.m.
Twinning Association Sue Stone 471993 SJStone97@aol. Meetings and events arranged com as and when.
Briantspuddle village Jenny Silavs 471577 Scrap book for Affpuddle, 3 Jan 8am R Killer R Killer BCP as set scrap book Briantspuddle, Throop and 2nd 11am A Grindrod R Prideaux Eph 1: 3 14 Turnerspuddle Christmas R Prideaux A Grindrod John 1: 10 18 W.I. (Bere Regis) Mrs Arlene 472141 duncanson@m Monthly Drax Hall Duncanson adasafish.com 3rd Tuesday @ 7.30 pm Plough Sunday
Wildlife Events Mrs Tasie Russell 471414 Talks in winter. Briantspuddle Village Hall. Also field Intercessions: 13 Dec J Haigh. 27 Dec M Menzies. meetings in Parish in summer Chalice: 13 Dec J Haigh. 27 Dec M Menzies Woodbury Hill Singers Mrs Kath Jeeves 471175 “Larkspur” Snow Hill Weekly “Larkspur” Snow Hill Mondays @ 2.00 p.m.
94 3 December 2009 CHURCHDecember AND 2009 VILLAGE BERE REGIS ACTIVITIES, SOCIETIES, CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS and CONTACTS Sidesmen CHURCH ROTAS Association Contact Tel Address E-mail Meetings/Info 6th 9.15 am Mr Bates/Mr House Ancient Order of Andrew Jones 19 Louise Road, andrew@jon Monthly Turberville Court Chalice Mr House/Mr Smith Foresters Court Dorchester, DT1 2LT eser.freeserv 1st Monday 7.30 pm Intercessions Mr Wharf Prospect 6575 e.co.uk Evensong Autumn Leaves Margaret Dann 472734 4 Bitchams Mead Monthly Drax Hall Readers 13th 11.00am Junior Church Kath Jeeves 471175 “Larkspur” Snow Hill 2nd Wednesday @ 2.30 pm 6.00 pm Mrs Jutting Bere Regis Church Tim Colquhoun 471360 Heatherdown, Brock Hill choir@tacmu Rehearsals weekly. 7.00 p.m. Choir sic.com every Friday in BR church 13th Mrs Jutting 20th 9.15am Mr Wharf/Mr Smith Bere Regis Sports Roger 472141 April Cottage, Southbrook duncanson@ Village football and cricket Chalice Mr Croom/Mr House Club Duncanson madasafish.c teams for all ages Cricket Herbie Swann om Intercessions Mr Croom 472812 20th Carol Football Luke White 472487 6.00 pm Miss Frampton Service Bere Regis Parish Ian Ventham 471480 Shitterton Farmhouse Monthly, Drax Hall Readings Council Chairman BH20 7HU 2nd Thursday 24th 6.00 pm Mr Croom/Mrs Welton
25th 9.15 am Mr Croom Bere Regis Bob Holman 01305 Camelot, Affpuddle bob.holman 5.30 p.m.—7.00 p.m. at the Swimming club 848262 DT2 7HH @tiscali.co.uk Purbeck Leisure Centre, Chalice tba Wareham
Intercessions Mr and Mrs England Bere Regis Health Lynda Crisford 471180 11 Bitchams Mead Michael.crisf Every Tuesday 10.30 a.m. Walks BH20 7ND ord@btintern Bere Regis Car Park et.com
Bere Regis Bell John England 471469 10, South Mead Normal practice night Ringers Adrian Standfield 471774 Wednesdays 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 Cleaning and Dusting Jenny Kinahan 472161 p.m. Bere Regis First Steven Battishill 471334 Rye Hill office@berer First School for pupils aged 4+ School Headteacher BH20 7LP egis.dorset.sc to 9 years h.uk Cleaning Dusting Bere Regis Scout Paula Miller 472539 Wednesdays 6 7 pm 5th and 12th December Mrs H Day and Mr L Day Mr G Phillips and Mrs R Group (Beavers) Susy Hamilton 472793 5¾ 8 years Phillips Scout Hut hire Tony King 472054 Scout Hut, Elder Road Bere Regis Scout Greta Richardson 01258 Thursdays 6.30 8 pm 19th and 26th Mrs C Tucker and Mrs N Mr G Phillips and Mrs R Group (Cubs) 489131 8– 10½ or 11 years December Gibson Phillips Carl Grigg 472670 Scout Hut, Elder Road
Bere Regis Scout Mike Whitfield 472159 Mondays 7.30 9 pm Group (Scouts) Scout Leader 10½ or 11 to 14 years Scout Hut, Elder Road General or group Chris Gall 01305 enquiries Christine 772634 Sanctuary Flower Guild Whitfield 472159 6th and 13th ADVENT No flowers Bere Regis Toddler Liz Teather 471216 The Old Mill, Doddings Fridays 10:00 a.m., including Music group BH20 7NJ school holidays, Age 0 4, 19th and 22nd Decorate for Christmas Scout Hut,
Book Swap Club Jenny Beedle 471002 6 Bladen Valley, angie@ptalb 2nd Saturday 10 11 am Angie Talbot 472483 19 Bladen Valley ot.plus.com Briantspuddle Village Hall
First Sunday Coffee Bere Regis Wildlife Tony Bates 471563 The Beeches, Barrow Hill tonybates@t Meetings arranged as and Watch, Nature Pat Chesney 471519 hebeeches.f when Conservation Sarah Welton 471562 9.co.uk 6th December Gertie and Hazel group
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Martin Day BABYSITTING CHURCH SERVICES - DECEMBER Chris’s Carpentry Ltd Responsible young girl Window th Pergolas, decking and available to help with Sunday 6 December Second Sunday of Advent fencing. Kitchens and Cleaning your little ones. (Purple) bedrooms. Loft 8am Holy Communion Affpuddle Service conversions and cut Whether for an roofs. Door hanging. 9.15 Parish Communion Bere Regis evening out or time For all you home and 11am Matins and Communion Affpuddle Telephone garden carpentry. on your own to shop.
01929 471075 01929 552888 Call Megan Sunday 13 th December Third Sunday of Advent 01929 471656 (Purple) 8am Holy Communion Bere Regis Planning a new Kitchen or Bathroom? 9.15 Parish Communion Affpuddle 11am Family Service Bere Regis Call your local specialist. Let me provide a complete one stop service and help you with 6pm Evensong Bere Regis everything from planning and design to supply and fitting.
Martin Debenham 01929 472580 Tuesday 15 th December 7pm Sandford Middle School Carol Service Bere Regis ADVERTISING RATES for the year 2009 Wednesday 16 th December
(Cheques to be made payable to Bere Regis PCC) 6.30pm Christmas Carol Service Affpuddle Rates for charitable, community or non-profit organisations are charged at 50% of above. 7.30pm Light Cavalry Band Christmas Concert Bere Regis
Full year advertising is based on complete calendar years. Adverts inserted for part years for Hedley Court are charged at a pro-rata rate of the full year cost. Full year advertisers automatically included on both village websites. th Art-work for advertisements can be created, free of charge for simple text, Sunday 20 December Fourth Sunday of Advent £20 - £50 for complex text and graphics (Purple) 8am Holy Communion Affpuddle Full page, full year £190 Full page, one month £30 9.15 Parish Communion Bere Regis 11am Family Nativity Service Affpuddle Half page, full year £110 Half page, one month £15 6pm Christmas Carol Service Bere Regis
Third page, full year £90 Third page, one month £11 Tuesday 22 nd December Quarter page, full year £75 Quarter page, one month £8.50 2pm Carols and mince pies at Turberville Court
Small-ads, full year £55 Small-ads, one month £7.50
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Thursday 24 th December Christmas Eve Bere Regis MOT & (white) Andy Hawkins Service Centre 6pm Christingle Service Bere Regis Motor Engineer 11.30pm Midnight Communion Service for Christmas Affpuddle Class 4 MOTs by
appointment Servicing, repairs, MOT 10 working day retest MOTORS preparation and tests period MOTORS arranged. All makes of £10 discount on MOT or full car and LCV. service with this voucher Unit 1, Townsend Business Park. Competitive prices. Situated behind Shell Petrol Station, Bere Regis 5 Southmead. 01929 471140 01929 472205
Furmenger Motors Carpet Fitter P J Bushby 07789 443298 All aspects of carpet and HOME vinyl fitting undertaken. 01929 472223 Domestic or commercial. th December Christmas Day Gavin Furmenger Your own materials fitted or Friday 25 AND home selection if preferred. (white) Experienced Mechanic Helpful advice always 8am Holy Communion Affpuddle All service, repairs, GARDEN available. The complete 9.15am Benefice Communion for Christmas Day Bere Regis welding and MOT carpet and flooring service.
11am Family Service for Christmas Day Affpuddle work undertaken. 01202 624684 Auto Diagnostic or freephone 0800 0688982 service available Sunday 27 th December John, Apostle and Evangelist (white) Chartered 8am Holy Communion Bere Regis Painter and CVS 10am Benefice Communion Affpuddle Architect Cleaning and Decorator Robert Beedle Valeting Services
Sunday 3 rd January Plough Sunday Interior and R.I.B.A. Cars (mobile services) For professional advice, Holiday homes Second Sunday of Christmas Exterior Work Carpets design and supervision for (white) complete works or Upholstery Gordon Tucker, Wood floors 8am Holy Communion Affpuddle extensions on new, 10 Elder Road, existing, listed houses and Contract cleans and 9.15am Parish Communion Bere Regis one offs Bere Regis commercial buildings. Contact Jeremy or Alison 11am Matins and Communion Affpuddle 01929 551479 01929 471882 Tel: 01929 471002 07712 954062
6 91 December 2009 SMALL ADS December 2009 OBITUARIES Sugaring Registered OBITUARIES Effective removal of body/ facial hair. Chiropodist
Bert Presslee HEALTH Holistic Visiting Bertram Pressley – always known as Bert – was born in Shitterton 84 years ago, massage the middle son of Jack and Elsie Presslee with elder brother Jack and younger AND relaxing, excellent for stress Practice brother Len. and related problems. Julie Ching BEAUTY Ladies only. In many ways it seemed like an idyllic childhood in the heart of rural Dorset BEAUTY where the land and growing things and looking after animals was the natural Jackie Macintosh ITEC 01305 way of life. But the 1920s were a hard time – the ravages of the First World War 01929 471068 were still very much in evidence and the General strike happened when Bert 854405 was still in his pram. Life was hard; Bert’s father Jack was working for the Debenham’s as a bricklayer and after a long hard day he would come home and of course set to work on the garden which was essential to provide food Bed and Bed and for the growing family. Young Jack recalls seeing his father big Jack working on Breakfast his vegetables in the moonlight. He also remembers him going over to what is Breakfast now the Old Vicarage, opposite the present Vicarage to pump the water up
B&B En suite rooms into the holding tank. As youngsters the boys would play together on Black Hill ♣ En suite Rooms TV & hospitality trays in and somehow they always knew when dinner was ready and arrived back from ♣ Colour TV, Wireless their adventures just at the right moment. The Bere Stream was always an all rooms and Welcome Trays important attraction. The boys were amongst the first pupils at the Village Self contained double ♣ Secure Parking School on Rye Hill but Bert missed some of his schooling through suffering from holiday let The Old Brewery Honeycombe Cottage bronchial difficulties from time to time. Brother Len says that walking back from 40 West Street, Bere Regis Bere Regis School they had to take their caps off when walking through the Churchyard. Later Jack senior went to work for Bedford and Jesty as a member of the 01929 472432 01929 471660 www.theoldbrewerybandb.co.uk www,honeycombecottage.com farming team and then back to building work. For Bert and Jack junior and later Len childhood was happy, not in a material sense, but in making the most of the natural gifts that God gives us.
Bed and AJV Computing Bert never went far away from the Village – but the boys did work out that the Sunday School met in the Drax Hall and there was always a Christmas Party and IT Services for the Home & Drax Hall Breakfast Small Business Available for hire for private a day out and if they also sometimes went to the parties or for regular Chapel they could have a party and a day out with Ground Floor meetings. them too. Secure Parking PC & laptop repairs Virus & malware removal Large hall and smaller room Quiet Country Setting are both available. The With the advent of World War Two all the boys, and Wireless & broadband setup latter especially suitable for Jack senior, were in uniform in one way or another: West Acres, West Street PC & laptop health checks children’s parties. For Jack senior was in the Royal Observer Corps; Jack junior Winterbourne Kingston Microsoft Certified details of hiring charges etc. in the Royal Navy; Len was in the Air Training Corps and Blandford Forum DT11 9AT No callout charge Bert was in the Home Guard. Contact Hall Secretary Sally 01929 471293 01929 480529 Cheeseman www.westacres Freephone: 0800 4580286 bedandbreakfast.co.uk 01929 471022 www.ajvcomputing.co.uk Church website: www.bereregiswith affpuddle.org.uk
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OBITUARIES
One of Bert’s great loves was the Dorchester football team, the Magpies and he was a life long supporter. Bert had by now also started working for Bedford and Jestys but alas was made redundant and he went to work for Alan Foote at Haywards Farm on Roke Road, helping Alan with general farming duties. And he and brother Jack moved from Shitterton to Roke where Bert established his garden. And since I’ve been in the Parish I always admired Bert’s amazing flowers and as I later learnt vegetables as I drove past. Bert suffered some problems with his eyes and he lost the use of one in an accident and he also developed glaucoma so in time he was unable to drive. Unlike his brother Jack he hated motorbikes and only ever made one trip on his brother’s bike he preferred four wheels. Bert loved his radio and football commentary – as his eyesight prevented Television being of any use. Indeed in hospital recently he had his radio with him. Bert had a good sense of humour, and he could read Jack like a book. He did all the housework and the paper work. Bert very occasionally might show a little irritation: on one occasion when tractor driving, there was a new foremen who tried to tell Bert how to do something that he had been doing for more than 30 years Bert said to him ‘there’s the tractor – do it yourself. Bert was a skilled tractor driver – and won ploughing competitions. When young Len married, Bert and his elder brother Jack were even more inseparable, indeed the only time they were apart was when Jack was serving for five years in the Royal Navy in World War ll – they were together for more than 80 years. For me, Bert was truly and inspiration – not of course in a loud or flashy way – but a man seemingly so contented with life – and always grateful for God’s blessings. Bert was clear and certain that he wanted to be ‘in the arms of Jesus’ and I’m certain he is. Bert, we shall miss you, your gentleness and your contentedness; and we are all so much richer for having known you.
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FROM THE REGISTERS
Funerals At Weymouth Crematorium on 6 th November 2009: Bertram George (Bert) Presslee
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county council but were told that all speed limits and positioning of speed limit signs where in line with the county council’s policy.
Footpath Survey The Parish Council also discussed maintenance of the many footpaths across the parish. It was felt that a footpath survey was needed and the council would like to hear from anyone who would be prepared to help in a footpath survey of the parish. Please contact Cllr Sally King on 01929 471894 if you would like to help.
Bus Shelter The need for a bus shelter for the parish was discussed and a consultation questionnaire agreed. This will soon be distributed across the parish and seeks residents’ views on bus use and the need for a shelter.
Core Strategy Consultation Members also agreed a coordinated response to Purbeck District Council’s Core Strategy consultation. This is a new plan for all development within Purbeck up to the year 2026. Anyone wishing to view the strategy or comment on it can do so through the district council’s website, www.purbeck dc.gov.uk. The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Wednesday 9 December, 2009 at 7pm. For more information, look at www.briantspuddle.info
PROGRAMME OF TALKS F OR AUTUMN AND WINTER
Apologies for the incorrect date being published for our “Dorset at War” talk on Thursday 26 th November 2009. There will be NO talk during December. Our Programme of Talks will however, begin again in January with “T.E. Lawrence & Clouds Hill” an illustrated talk by Peter Preen. The talk will be on Thursday 21 January at 7.30pm in Briantspuddle Village Hall. A bar will be available both before the talk and during the interval. Tickets costing £3 will be available from 5th January contact Philippa Thorniley on 01929 471497 or you can buy tickets at the door on the night.
Affpuddle & Turnerspuddle website: www.briantspuddle.info
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AFFPUDDLE AND TURNER SPUDDLE PARISH BERE REGIS CHURCH NEWS COUNCIL BERE REGIS BELLRINGERS Parish Councillor Vacancy Thankyou for your kind messages regarding the sound of the At the November meeting of the Parish Council, the vacancy notice for a parish half muffled ringing at Remembrance time. councillor was issued. If anyone is interested in being a Member of the Parish Council, please contact Anthony Braine, the Clerk, on 01202 888410 or at We will be practising at 6.30pm on 2nd and 9th and ringing [email protected] for further information. before the Sandford School Carols on Tuesday 15th and the Christmas Band Carol Concert on 16th. If more than 10 electors in the parish contact the returning officer at Purbeck District Council requesting an election, then an election will be held. If not, the We hope to ring in the New Year as has been done for many Parish Council can elect from any nominee at the council’s next meeting on 9 past years. December. DO YOU ENJOY FLOWERS? WOULD YOU LIKE Purbeck Environment Action TO DO SOMETHING FOR THE VILLAGE? Trust We are very fortunate to have the beautiful and unique church that we do in Bere October’s meeting received a presentation Regis. It attracts visitors from all over the world and it is always so good to see a on the work of the Purbeck Environment church which is loved by its parishioners. One way we can show this and make it Action Team (PEAT). PEAT aims to create a a welcoming place to come to is by ensuring that there are fresh flower network of local communities to promote arrangements throughout the year. more sustainable living to reduce the impact of climate change and address the effect of the depletion of oil reserves. We have a small, and dwindling, band of faithful flower decorators and we are hoping that there might be other people out there who would like to join the church flower decorating rota. Please don’t feel that Police Issues you need to have experience or advanced flower arranging skills as we could put you “on” with There was also a presentation from the someone experienced who could show you the ropes. police’s safer neighbourhood team. A simple bowl of garden flowers makes a lovely Members were given details of recent decoration so it really doesn’t have to be expensive or crime in the parish which included vehicle difficult or intimidating. You do not need to be a theft and also theft of livestock. The regular churchgoer either but just have an interest in police agreed to provide progress reports contributing something to the village. The on these crimes where possible. commitment would only be once or twice a year and, The police recognised that there was a if you were available, lending a hand to decorate the problem with car parking around the church for Easter, Harvest Festival and Christmas. area of the crossroads in Briantspuddle If you are interested and would like to know more please contact: and were considering various courses of action. The police had also raised Elaine Standfield Tel: 471774 or Diane Edmonds Tel: 472331 residents’ concerns about the extent of 30mph speed limits in the area with the Thank you
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This month, our church will ring with familiar and much loved Christmas carols. Music is such an important part of our worship and when I sing a hymn or carol that people have been singing in this very building for hundreds of years, I always imagine the carved apostles looking down from the Mediaeval roof and smiling. I am sure they have their favourites, like all of us, and I have a feeling they like the modern ones, too! Tim Colquhoun, our organist for the last 10 years has retired from the regular commitment of playing every Sunday (he assures us that he will still come and play for us now and then). We are very grateful to him for all he has done for us – ‘thank you, Tim’. This month, we welcome our two new ‘job share’ organists. Tony Fox, from Milborne St. Andrew will be playing for most of our morning services and Diane Hofdahl Fysh, who lives just across the road from our Church, will be playing for Evensongs. Diane has taken over training the choir and we are all looking forward to the Carol Service on the 20 th December. We hope we have chosen your favourite carols and there will be an opportunity for children to sing, too, so please come along and join us – it is a wonderful start to Christmas. If anyone is interested in joining the choir or if any children would like to come along and practice the carols, please give Diane a ring (471314). Don’t forget to look for this month’s ‘mystery object’ in the Church. Last month we had our Memorial Book. It is in the alcove next to the ‘children’s area’. This time I looked for depiction of the Nativity. Just look at this wonderful carved reredos …. Sarah Welton, Church Warden
BERE REGIS CLOCK
The Church Clock is currently keeping very good time. It has a gaining rate of 1.875 seconds per day. Putting this another way, each day it is running 1.875 seconds fast. On Remembrance Sunday I generally adjust the clock so that the first strike of eleven o'clock is at exactly the right time. Unfortunately I was unable to do so this year and the clock struck at 10:59:33 or 27 second to eleven o'clock, and I apologise for this. The clock was installed in the tower in about 1877. Geoffrey Booth
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Forthcoming events In January there will be a Burns Night Party on 23 rd January, a talk about Lawrence of Arabia on 21 st January and a Jazz performance in conjunction with Artsreach on 30 th January. More details next month.
BRIANTSPUDDLE FILM NIGHTS
On Thursday 10 th December at 7.30pm we will be screening the ultimate feel good festive offering from 1946 “ It’s a Wonderful Life” . The film has been recognised by the America Film Institute as one of the 100 best American films ever made and is placed number one on their list of the most inspirational American films of all time. James Stewart stars as George Bailey, a role that won him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. The film was also nominated in another 4 categories including Best Film. At the start of the film we encounter George Bailey looking down at the river from a bridge in Bedford Falls on Christmas Eve, he is contemplating suicide. What ensues from this unpromising start is a heart warming tale that has become a Christmas staple for every age. Much of the film is told through flashbacks spanning George’s entire life. We see the lives that George has touched and the difference that he has made to those people and the life of his community. The film is also credited with the innovation of using a soapy liquid based artificial snowflakes, versus the old method of painting cornflakes being blow by a wind fan. Ouch! The film will be shown in the Village Hall at 7.30pm and a bar will be available before the film. Tickets costing £4 will be available from 1 December from Philippa Thorniley on 01929 471497 and on the door on the night. The cost of your ticket will include mince pies and the bar will also be selling mulled wine to get us into the festive spirit. The film has a U certification.
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A QUESTION OR TWO FROM AFFPUDDLE/BRIANTSPUDDLE NEWS THE LOFT A very occasional item from a VILLAGE HALL NEWS peripatetic organist Purbeck Film Festival “Some Like It Hot” was a great success. 51 “QUIZ for CHRISTMAS” people enjoyed the film and the somewhat homespun supper afterwards. When all Did you know? expenses were paid there was a profit for the hall of £170. WASSAIL, the ancient form of "toasting" (Old English “waes hál”, "be whole"), the term being applied later to the Christmas feasting and revelries and particularly to the bowl of spiced ale or wine which was a feature of the mediaeval Christmas. At The RNLI Talk the reception of King Vortigern by Hengist, Rowena "came into the king's presence, with a cup of gold filled with wine in her hand, and making a low Ali Peck gave a very interesting talk on the work of the RNLI which was enjoyed by reverence unto the king said, 'Waes hael hlaford Cyning,' which (as I am sure you about thirty people. When all the expenses were paid we ended up with a profit will know) means 'Be of health, Lord King.'" In Henry VII's reign the steward on of £9. Twelfth Night cried “wassail” three times on entering with the bowl. Wassailing was as much a custom in the monasteries as in laymen's houses, the bowl being known as poculum Caritatis. Artsreach – “My Darling Clemmie” CLAQUE (klak). A body of hired applauders at a theatre, etc.; said to have been Tickets sales were slow to take off but by the time of the performance fifty nine originated or first systematized by a M. Sauton, who, in 1820, established in Paris an tickets had been sold. office to ensure the success of dramatic pieces. The manager ordered the required number of claqueurs, who were divided into commissaires, those who Rohan McCulloch gave a masterly performance as Clementine Churchill. The commit the pieces to memory and are noisy in pointing out its merits; rieurs, who play was written by Rohan’s husband Hugh Whitemore who also wrote “The laugh at the puns and jokes; pleureurs, chiefly women, who are to hold their Gathering Storm” which has recently been screened on Channel 4. pocket handkerchiefs to their eyes at the moving parts; chatouilleurs, who are to keep the audience in good humour; and bisseurs, who are to cry " bis " (encore). When all expenses were paid there was a profit for Hall funds of £105. (Claque is also the French for an opera hat)
Now it’s your turn! Have a go at these: Artsreach – “The Holly and The Ivy” 1. In which city is the musical “Cabaret” set? At the time of writing I have sold over half of t he tickets available. It promises to 2. What is the colour of the Circle Line on the London tube map? be a really splendid evening. The tickets (if there any left when the December magazine goes on sale) cost £10, include a snack supper and are available from 3. At sea, how many bells mark the end of a watch? Philippa Thorniley 01929 471497.
4. Who won the Rugby Grand Slam in 2005 & 2008? 5. From which country does Stella Artois originally come? 6. Is a tomato a vegetable or a fruit? Affpuddle & Turnerspuddle website: www.briantspuddle.info
14 83 December 2009 December 2009 7. What is Sir Paul McCartney’s first name? Games Quiz Evening 8. Which port lies at the mouth of the River Seine? Saturday 27 th February, 2010 Drax Hall 8 p.m 9. Dumbledore was played by whom in the first two Harry Potter films? This is a new idea. Teams of Four £5.00 per person to include food. Bring your 10. What type of creature is the “sea wasp”? own booze. Teams will be asked not only to test their knowledge but to undertake various tasks to find the ultimate champions. 11. In a standard deck of cards, how many Kings have a moustache?
12. LCY is the code for which British airport? French Visit to Bere Regis 13. How many blank tiles are there in Scrabble? 14. What is the name of the donkey in Winnie the Pooh? Provisional dates 10 th 11 th and 12 th September. 15. Which woollen fabric is named after a river?
Please keep free. Even if you are not hosting a family there will be lots to do. The 16. The silkworm eats only which type of leaves? committee are investigating venues for the Saturday evening. If you have any ideas for the Saturday night entertainment such as music etc. Please let a 17. Which famous painting is also known as “La Giaconda”? committee member know 18. What name is given to the Chinese peasant uprising of 1900?
19. In which city was the “Titanic” built? If anyone is interested in coming along or joining please contact The Secretary 20. What is the date of St. Swithin’s Day? Miss Susan Stone 97 North Street Bere Regis Tel 01929 471933 21. In which city was Handel’s “Messiah” first performed? 22. At which bridge does the University Boat Race start?
23. A Love Apple was the former name of which fruit? BRIANTSPUDDLE VILLAG E 24. In which US state is Pearl Harbor? BOOK CLUB 25. Who was the last King of England to die in battle? 26. How many children did Queen Victoria have?
The Village Hall Committee has been talking about 27. Of what is St. Cecilia the patron saint? setting up a Book Club for some time. The success of the monthly Saturday Book Swap has persuaded us 28. The shop name ASDA is an abbreviation of what words? that the time has come to give it a try. So in the New Year we are hoping to set up a monthly meeting for 29. Which Royal residence stands by the River Dee? readers to share their views on a particular 30. Under what name was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu better known? book. We would like to share ideas about how this club might be formed, so we propose a short meeting after the Book Swap in 31. What did British Symphony orchestras not have until about 1820? Briantspuddle Village Hall on Saturday 12 December at 10.45ish . If you haven’t 32. In which Olympic sport are you not allowed to wear a beard? been to the Book Swap before, this would be a good time to come along, we will be sharing books, ideas and Christmas nibbles over a cup of coffee. If you can’t 33. Who was Joseph Haydn’s most famous music student? make the meeting but you are interested in joining the Book Club then please contact Philippa Thorniley on 01929 471497 or email [email protected] 34. In which British city is Temple Meads railway station?
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35. What is the official language of the island of Madeira? BERE REGIS AND DISTR ICT 36. How many states comprise the United Arab Emirates? TWINNING ASSOCIATION 37. Which oil is used on a cricket bat? 38. What does the word “dinosaur” literally mean? The Association had a fantastic time in France yet again. With a warm welcome and hospitality we 39. Which rock is the largest monolith in the world? were treated to yet another memorable weekend. We are fortunate in that now as we approach our 40. In what fictional county is the Archers’ village of Ambridge? 13 th year still to be one of the most successful twinning 41. Which is the only mammal that cannot jump? associations in the county in that we still send more people to France and have more French back than larger Associations in Dorset. 42. How many piano concertos did Beethoven write? We have members not only in Bere Regis but in Briantspuddle, Wool, Bloxworth, 43. In what year did the London Eye open? Winterborne Kingston and Winterborne Zelston. This means that not only do we make friends in France but on this side of the channel as well. 44. What is the modern name for the country the Romans called Lusitania? The Committee are now looking to organise a few events, to have some fun, get 45. How many keys are there on a concert grand piano keyboard? together, and hopefully raise some funds so we can give the French a really 46. What is Michael Caine’s real first name? great time when they visit us in September. 47. The Old Bailey stands on the site of which former prison? 48. Who played “James Bond” in the first series of films? New Year Soirée 49. What was the code name given to the concrete pontoons used to form the harbours for the D Day landings? Saturday 9 th January 2010 Once again at The Old Vicarage West Street. 50. Which stage musical is based on poems by T S Eliot? Peter and Pat Wharf have agreed to yet another invasion! No quiz this year. (We will do Poetry recitals, party pieces, songs or musical pieces) . If you would like to volunteer a ‘party piece’ song, poem or music please let .Susan Stone know or just turn up prepared on the night. We will do the wrapped raffle again. Please come with a bottle of wine and a wrapped raffle prize. A finger buffet will be provided. Cost of tickets will be £5.00. Start 7.45 8.p.m. Tickets from Susan Stone 471933 or Debbie Scott 471657. Please indicate as soon as possible if you are interested.
Annual General Meeting
Monday 8 th February 2010 at the Royal Oak Bere Regis. Turn up to this event to hear what we have been doing this year? How much
money we have or need to make? How we are going to spend it? The Answers in next month’s magazine committee would welcome ideas and input.
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The less said about the half time break the better, but it would be suffice to say BERE REGIS that Bere changing room was no place for women and children or those with a nervous disposition. However, the wake up call appeared to work somewhat, MOTHERS' and it was a better second half display by Bere. Despite man of the match Shane‘first arrest’Hewitt running the Child Okeford defence ragged, Bere were UNION still unable to score. That is, until in almost an act of desperation, A D ‘Bayour’ Moore was sent into the fray. Within minutes Bere were level when ‘yung’ Nat In November we had our Annual General Meeting. We had a very pleasant Scott scored his second in as many weeks with a shot from the edge of the box evening with those members that were able to attend and prayers were said for that somehow found its way into the bottom corner of the Child Okeford goal. those members unable to attend through illness. We wish them all well and trust to Despite another old veteran and workhorse Jonny ‘honestly’ Cleal being sent on see them back with us very soon. to give Child Okeford some of there own medicine, Bere dominated the remainder of the match, but were still unable to score, and it remained Bere Election of officers were as follows: Regis 2 Child Okeford 2. Nancy Gibson Branch Leader Christine Tucker Treasurer 7th November Crossways 2 Bere Regis FC 1 Angela Jones Secretary Déjà vu. Following another team building exercise at the rec in the morning, Nancy thanked all our members for Bere then took to the field at Crossways in the afternoon, in what, once again, their support through the year: turned out to be a good game for the neutral. Alas yet again, Bere were knitting for blankets, caravan unfortunate to loose to a team currently top of the league. cleaning, and all the contributions This time however, it was Bere who took the lead following a slick passing move for our box given to families staying between Merritt and officer Dibble which put Andy Curtis clear, and his perfectly at the caravan for a holiday. flighted left foot cross, was met superbly by the head of Graeme Rose to make During the year we have had the score 0 1. Bere kept the momentum going and were unlucky not to score many calls for help. A big thank again, but a quick Crossways break led to them scoring to draw the scores level. you to you all for the Buckets of 1 1 at half time. Love taken to Salisbury. Following the break, both sides had a number of opportunities to take the lead, Thanks were given to Diana Le but it was Bere who were playing the more attractive football. However, Bere Maistre for all the time spent as carelessly gave the ball away in midfield, which led to another breakaway Secretary of the Branch. We wish Crossways goal to give them the lead probably against the run of play. Try what her well in the future. may, Bere couldn’t find the killer touch to get them level and the final score We concluded our evening with a Bring and Buy Sale. remained Crossways 2 BRFC 1. There was no man of the match for Bere, just 14 men of the match, whose effort and commitment could not be faulted and the Dates for Diaries. final result left the home fans knowing that they were once again lucky to win, 2nd December Turberville Court Mince Pies and Carols 7.30pm and the large contingent of travelling Bere my army wondering when lady luck was once again going to appear. Lets hope it’s soon. 17 th December Wimborne Minster Carol Service 2.00pm
Sports Club Bar Opening on Saturdays For information contact Nancy Gibson – 01929 472105. Angela Jones – Magazine Secretary The Sports Club bar is now open every Saturday night.
80 17 December 2009 December 2009 required standards in the somewhat damp morning, Bere then took to the field on AFFPUDDLE CHURCH NEW S a sunny but blustery afternoon. In what turned out to be a good game for the neutral, Bere were unfortunate to loose to a ROTAS team currently top of the league. Flowers and Cleaning The visitors went ahead after only 5 minutes Flowers Cleaning but Bere were quick to respond when a Nick White free kick was only parried by the 6 December Advent Sue Gibbs Crossways keeper, allowing ‘Yung’ Nat Scott to tap in from a distant 2 yards for his first goal 13 December Advent Erica Moriarty for the club. Crossways then went ahead 20 December Advent Christine Coates when Dean Rogerson replacing the injured Alex Moorse in goal, oh never mind what he Tuesday 23 & Wednesday 24 December CHURCH DECORATION did or didn’t do, lets get on with the story with Crossways now leading 2 1. Kelvin’ the 25 December Christmas Day Erica Moriarty seasoned warhorse’ Cox, then went on a far to infrequent sortie forward before delivering a cross that enabled Puff diddy Macklin to calmly side foot the ball into Coffee the net from the edge of the area, to make the score 2 2. Just before half time Rean Dogerson injured himself whilst diving at the feet of an oncoming player and 13 December 9.15 am (Parish Communion) AlisonPeck & Mel Parks was replaced in goal by P.Macklin. 20 December 11.00 am (Family Service) Penny Haigh & Audrey Following the break, both sides had a number of opportunities to take the lead, Grindrod but Beres were all wide or high of the mark, whilst man of the match Macklin made a number of good saves to keep Crossways at bay. Russa Benitez used his 27 December 9.15 am (Parish Communion) Liz Arkell & Liz Howard remaining subs, looking for a spark to change the game, but like Guy Fawkes the spark didn’t appear, and having lost the ball just outside Crossways penalty area, a slick passing Crossways move led to a well taken goal to give them the lead. Try Dates for your Diary what may, Bere couldn’t find the killer touch to get them level and the final score 15 May Affpuddle Church Coffee Morning at Blackthorns 10.00am– noon remained BRFC 2 Crossways 3 in a thoroughly entertaining match that was enjoyed by the large crowd. 14 June Concert by Dorset Choral Society in Affpuddle Church 8.00pm
31st October BRFC 2 Child Okeford 2 19 June Affpuddle Church Fete & Dog Show at the Old Granary 2.00 – 4.30pm A typical game of football, between two village sides, where passion was the name of the game. Those that weren’t committed, or scared of a tackle were found out. Throughout the game, Child Okeford played the long ball to four strikers, and Bere were unable to adapt and play their favoured sweeper system. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – THANK From a corner, instead of putting a foot through it, Bere failed to clear their lines and Child Okeford scored a scrappy goal. Bere responded when ‘yung’ Nat Scott YOU cut in from the right to set up top goal scorer Andy ‘sniffer’Curtis who smashed the ball home to level the scores. However, straight from the kick off, Bere gave one Thank you to everyone who donated Christmas present shoe boxes. By the time of Child Okefords strikers more time than a leap year, allowing him to control the you read this, they will be on their way to the needy children overseas who ball, turn, think about his options, tie up his shoe laces, fill out his pools coupon, otherwise would not receive any presents at Christmas. plan his celebrations and then deliver a rasping half volley beyond the once again stranded Al ‘the fireman’ Moorse in goal. Half time 1 2. Penny Haigh
18 79 December 2009 December 2009 super last ditch tackle from Jacob White on a wool player who was clean through and with the last kick of the ball a Wool free kick which look destined for the top corner was brilliantly tip onto the cross bar by goal keeper Luke meaning the final score was 2 1 to Bere. CAROL A great performance by all. Finally everyone hard work and commitment has finally paid off. Man of the Match: Jacob White – great physical strength and organized the SERVICE defence well (this was a hard decision to make as all the boys played very well and all played their part in the game. In this game with had 11 Men of the Match) with Briantspuddle Singers Senior Football Sunday Team at
18/10/09 Railway Hotel 5 - 0 Bere Regis 25/10/09 Bere Regis 3 - 0 Wallisdown Sports St Laurence’s Church, Affpuddle Senior Football Saturday Team
17 th October Saturday Div 1; Mere 3 Bere Regis FC 4 Wednesday 16 th Things are beginning to look rosy after Beres second away league win of the season, was secured with a double strike from new signing Graeme Rose. After the long trip north, Bere went ahead when P ‘diddy’ Macklin, drove the ball December home from the edge of the box. Mere drew level and but for some miraculous Gordon Banks style saves by man of the match Al ‘Capone’ Moorse, Bere would have found themselves behind. Debutant Graeme ‘goldenballs’ Rose finished at 6.30 pm neatly to give Bere the lead following a flowing Bere move, before Mere equalised just before half time. (2 2) Shortly after the break, Mere went ahead, before the triple substitution of Elford, Merritt and Curtis eventually gave Bere the width, work rate and commitment All Welcome that they had been lacking, and from this point on Bere dominated the game. Matty ‘growing pains’ Elford cut in from the right to fire Bere level (3 3), before Graeme Rose completed the win with a sensational finish or / did the keeper make a complete hash of it?!. Either way the final result was Mere 3 Bere 4 and another win for the ever improving Regis boys, in a game that in previous years Bring a friend and enjoy they wouldn’t have won. carols, mince pies and mulled wine 24th October BRFC 2 Crossways 3
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11.00 a.m. Sunday 20 December At the Family Service on the third Sunday of December we will be giving the Junior Football – Under 11s collection, and any Christmas gifts you like to bring to the service, to the
Dorchester Cheshire Homes’ residents. These physically and mentally disadvantaged young adults whom we as a church have known since they were 18/10/2009 Bere Regis 1 Poole Town 9 children live in small groups with a carer in various houses in the town. Household Scorer: Jacob Kennard consumables such as biscuits and other items, festively wrapped or not, that will brighten up their Christmas are the sort of presents they like. It was always going to be a tough game against the team top of the table. However after a very impressive first half from Bere, who were physically strong Do you remember “Jesus’ Christmas Party”, our play last year, and “Waiting for then the Poole outfit meant that the score was 2 1 to Poole at half time,. The Bere the King” in 2007? We put on a nativity play in some form at this service to involve was scored by Jacob Kennard with a low right foot strike from just inside the left those children who like to take part and dress up. What we choose to do takes a hand side of the box. It's true that football is a game of two half's, as the second minimum of rehearsal but does require advance planning and depends on what half was something that the team will want to forget very quickly as the Poole children are available. So if your children of school age or under would like to side gained control of the game and score 7 goals in a 20 minutes spell. If Bere take part this year please let me (Jonathan Haigh, tel: 01929 471768) know as take their first half performance into the next game (away against Ringwood) soon as possible. Bere’s first win of the season could be just around the corner. JH Man of the Match: Bradley Moss – the striker battled hard all game up front on this own.
08/11/2009 Wool 1 Bere Regis 2 Scorers: Jacob Kennard and Will Murray On a cold Sunday afternoon at Wool Rec Bere Regis under 11’s recorded their first win on the season (come to mention it their first win as a team). The game started well for Bere with a few chance early on, Bere physically dominate the first half with Jacob White controlling the defence well with the help of all the players, the first half ended 0 0 thanks to a truly great save from goalkeeper Luke Selby Grace. The second half start like the first with most of game taking place in the middle of the pitch. However Bere did take the lead 10 minutes into the second half with a great effort from Jacob Kennard striking the ball into the top corner from just outside the box. The Bere defence then held firm for the next 10 minutes as Wool pushed for an equaliser, great defending from Jacob “man mountain” White and Alex “JT” Moore plus help from all the players kept Wool out. A quick counter attack lead to a great volleyed goal from Will Murray from just inside the box meant the score was 2 0 to Bere. With 10 minutes left the whole Bere team defended with like their life’s depended on it. Wool did snatch a goal with 5 minutes to go and Wool had two more great chances to equalise. However a
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BERE REGIS PARISH CO UNCIL
Chairman: Ian Ventham 471480 [email protected]
Vice Chairman: Laurie Fairhurst 471507 [email protected]
Parish Clerk: Jim Ruddock 556263 [email protected]
Your Parish Council met for its monthly meeting on Thursday12 th November Next Meeting (at the Fire Station) The next meeting will be held on Thursday 10 th December and will be at a different venue due to a fixture clash with other village organisations whose needs are greater than ours on that day. As a result we will be moving our meeting 50 yards up the road to the Fire Station. It will still be a public meeting and all will be welcome. Please come along and meet your Parish Councillors whilst looking inside Bere Regis Fire Station at the same time!
Parish Period for Public Participation We were very pleased to welcome a good turn out of members of the public, most of who attended to comment on the state of hedgerows and areas of grass that were thought to be the responsibility of Purbeck Housing Trust.
Purbeck Housing Trust Paul Derrien, the Housing Operations Manager for Purbeck Housing Trust, attended the meeting and explained PHT’s responsibilities. He outlined PHT’s plans for estate management in and around Bere Regis and answered questions from members of the public. PHT have recently appointed an Area Housing Officer for Bere Regis responsible for Estate Management Helen Barbato. Her phone number is 01929 558464 and email [email protected]. She is part time and works Wednesday morning, Thursday and Friday. Paul suggests that Tenants contact her if they have any questions on estate management and is particularly keen for tenants to contact Helen if they would like to join the
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Tenants’ Panel which has a major influence on the way PHT runs their tenant affairs and would benefit from representation from Bere Regis, which it currently does not have. Paul can be contacted at the address below Paul Derrien, Housing Operations Manager, Purbeck Housing Trust Prospect House, 8 Westminster Road, Wareham, Tel: 01929 558423
Email: [email protected] There was also a discussion about the Trees in Shitterton Close and the need for them to be pollarded. There is some doubt as to who owns which trees and Paul has agreed to contact the Land Registry Office to try to resolve this. Until ownership of the trees is resolved it is not possible for any person or body to touch trees that might not be theirs!
Homewatch (what used to be “neighbourhood watch”) Homewatch is currently under represented by people in Bere Regis and the Police are looking for new recruits. Experience shows that active Homewatch schemes contribute to reducing crime and anti social behaviour in the community by achieving greater shared awareness of local problems and a better understanding of the practical steps that can be taken to tackle them. If you are interested and would like to find out further information the Police number to ring is 01202 – 222510 or 227840 or alternatively contact our Parish Councillor with this responsibility Keith Nurrish on 472214.
Monthly Joint Surgery A Parish Councillor will be joining Peter Wharf our District Councillor at the regular surgery he holds, which is always held at Turbeville Court on the first Saturday of each month from 09.30 to 10.00 am. We have decided to combine and hold a joint surgery as many of the issues raised cut across Parish, District and County responsibilities and it makes sense for us to work together to address any issues that arise.
Peter Wharf, Parish Councillor
22 75 December 2009 December 2009 Bere Regis Congregational Chapel VILLAGE TIDY DAY Butt Lane
Our aim is to offer compassionate pastoral help and counsel to any in our village ``A crisp , dry, bright sunny Autumn who feel the need to talk. It doesn’t matter what you believe or what state you’re day formed the backdrop to the in. God loves you and in Christ there is an answer. annual Village Tidy in Bere Regis on Contact Pastor Jim on the phone number above. Sunday 18th October. Despite a modest turnout the Sunday Worship every week at 10am ( Junior Church each week for youngsters) assembled Villagers, Scouts, local ***** Groups/Societies and Parish Councillors enthusiastically set Monday Chapel Toddlers Group* 1.30 3.00pm *during term time only about clearing weeds and vegetation from roads, gutters and ***** foot ways and collected bottles, Tuesday Prayer & Bible Group 7.30 9.15pm (in Manse) cans and other litter from local Come and find out more about what the Bible says and pray in a friendly open spaces. atmosphere The local Scouts, parents and ***** Scouters, concentrated on the Bere Stream and the Boardwalk and play areas. Wednesdays from 10.30am 12.00pm Early Days Café for Young Mums & Mums This yielded a miscellany of spoils including a bike, a rusty bed frame, two to be! mattresses and an assortment of metal and timber together with enough empty (for details phone Lynda Essex on 07752 356239 – note new number!)) cans to fill half a skip!! ***** Fridays a from 6.30 8.00pm Sonseekers Club* for 7 12 yr olds
The Catholic Churches of Lulworth, Wareham & Wool St. Edward’s, Shatters Hill, Wareham St. Mary’s, Lulworth Castle Chapel, East Lulworth St. Joseph’s, The Square, Wool
Father Geoffrey Watts, The Priest’s House, The Square, Wool, BH20 6DW 01929 463334. Miss Karen Cheeseman, Head Teacher, St. Mary’s School, The Square, Wool 01929 462565. Sister Rita (Parish Sister), Loreto, Shatters Hill, Wareham 01929 552820.
Normal Mass Times
Saturday FIRST MASS OF SUNDAY 6.30 pm LULWORTH There is a children’s liturgy group at the 11.00am service at Wareham. Sunday MASS 9.00 am WOOL For mass times on Weekdays or Holy Days of Obligation The cleaning session ended in the early afternoon when participants headed for Sunday MASS 11.00 am WAREHAM please contact Father The Drax Arms where Landlady Jackie had kindly laid on Hot soup and a glass or Geoffrey or Sister Rita .
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two to sooth weary limbs darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned……. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, The arrival of the Dorset CC and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful `sludge gulper` vehicle and Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of peace. Of the increase of His Purbeck DC`s mechanised government and peace there will be no end” (Isaiah 9:2,6-7). road sweeper/ washer on Monday followed by a The real cause for celebration at this time of year should not just be the holiday vigorous cleaning session break from work and the joy of spending more time with family. The real ‘Christmas throughout the day, added spirit’ is understanding the depth of God’s love for all mankind when He sent His a fitting finale to all the hard Son to become part of fallen humanity, living out a perfect life and yet standing in work that had taken place our place when it came to the penalty and punishment of sin. A Christmas on the Sunday. message poster I saw recently declared “ Forty years ago man landed on the moon. Two thousand years ago God landed on earth.” All in all the event organised by the Parish Council had And the impact of that incarnation reaches down through history to Bere Regis in been an energetic, fun the twenty-first century! occasion which has left the Jesus came to bring love and peace and joy to a world that has lost the plot and Village looking cleaner and lost its way. He came so that we know both the plot ( God’s purpose for your life) tidier than it had for a while and more like the Village which in 1994 had last won and the way (God’s direction for your life). For many of us peace can just mean the Best Kept Village in Dorset. the absence of conflict – having our hearts and minds at rest. But the peace Jesus Even if you were not able to take part this time, please join in next year and help promises delivers much more than that. support this worthwhile Day`` It provides a security and hope that is Councillor Martin Howard , Tel 01929 472841 E Mail [email protected] rock solid in an increasingly unstable world. Do join us this Christmas to discover that special peace for yourself. We
have a special Gillian at Bere Regis Post Office is Family Carol Service on pleased to announce that Joe Sunday 13 th at 4pm Family Nativity Service Hashman (‘DIRTY NAILS’ of featuring our youngsters on Sunday Blackmore vale magazine fame) will 20 th at 10am Christmas Morning Celebration be signing his new book ON THE at 10am ( 50 minute Service) on th Christmas morning when we invite the children to bring along some of their PLOT, on Monday 7 December presents to show us. between 9:30am and 12:00. Please We would love to see you all! May we take this opportunity to wish everyone a very blessed Christmas and a peaceful New Year. come in for a chat and coffee. Pastor Jim Morris The Manse, Butt Lane, Bere Regis Tel: 01929 471270
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THE CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL
Light in a dark place! Yes, it’s that time of year once again to forage among the suitcases and boxes in the loft and bring out the Christmas decorations! No doubt many of our homes will be lit up with flying reindeer on the roofs, Santa’s chuckling out their ‘ho, ho ho’s’, whilst snowmen beam out their friendly smiles across frosty lawns. Shops will be moving into overdrive to dispense their Christmas wares in an attempt to prove that our fair country is finally moving out of recession! But not too many of our houses and shops will be using the Biblical story of the nativity to celebrate the season. Indeed for many areas, thankfully not too many in Dorset, Jesus has become a ‘no go’ area at this time of year and Christmas itself is in the process of being rebranded and replaced by the politically correct but rather bland Winter Festival label. It was refreshing recently on a stopover at Singapore to witness the shopping decorations going up and one particular departmental store (see photo) Tangs unashamedly declaring those words of Jesus when He said , “ I am the Light of the World” . We may try to rebrand the Christmas story but no one can change the fact that just over two thousand years ago God visited this planet through His Son to rescue us from our spiritual darkness. The Old Testament prophet Isaiah wrote almost eight hundred years before Jesus was born, “The people walking in
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During this month several members received certificates and brooches from National for their years of selling Poppies and one member had been selling for 61 years. Also some members have given toiletries etc for our soldiers and I believe a total of 77 shoe boxes have been sent. Our coffee morning at Briantspuddle was a huge success and thanks to all who came over to support us and to the people of Briantspuddle, especially Sue and Maureen for serving the coffee and washing up. Thank you. Flowers for Cenotaph in December Mrs H Cockburn. Eileen Maidment
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BERE HEATH GARDENING CLUB METHODIST CHAPEL Members had a thought provoking talk with With effect from December, our slides on 'The World of Garden Colour' by Mr monthly service will take place on Northcote who went into the details of colours, the first Sunday of each month, at reflections, tints and shades with flowers in mind. the usual time of 3.00pm. The December meeting is on Tuesday 1st at 7.30pm at the Drax Hall when Mark Our next service will therefore be on Ching will be talking about '100 years of Dorset Weather'. There will be mince pies Sunday 6 th December at 3.00pm. and mulled wine to follow. Please join us to continue our celebration of the season of Advent ; everybody would be most welcome. AUTUMN LEAVES OVER 50 ’S Then as we go into January our first service of the new year will be on Sunday 3 rd January at 3.00pm. CLUB By joining us for any of our services, you will be providing much valued support towards the future of the Chapel. Tony Bates For any questions or information, please contact any of the Acting Stewards entertained below. us last month with some beautiful slides of Caroline Harrison (471378) flowers of Western Australia where he Karen Smith (471339) had visited recently. He was able to show us details of flowers shrubs and Margaret Whittingham (471782) trees in this area which come up and flourish after the spring rains. The competition for a flower card, photo or painting was well supported. The December meeting on Wednesday 9th at the Drax Hall at 2.30pm will take RBL WOMEN’S SECTION the form of an afternoon with Carols. Please be prepared to ask for your favourites. There will be a special Christmas Draw. We held our AGM on 21 October. After the Exhortation,, apologies were given and reports were adopted. Election of officers followed. All Officers and Committee were returned as before.
The Secretary handed the Treasurer receipts from donations that we made. LOCAL MP Then followed suggestions for next year’s programme. Annette Brooke MP holds regular surgeries in the constituency each A letter was received from Lytchett Matravers inviting us to their Bingo evening week. For details of forthcoming surgeries and to make and also their Christmas Party and names were to be in by 30 November. appointments individuals should phone 01202 693555. Members were reminded of forthcoming events in November and the meeting 14 York Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8ET. T: 01202 693555 F: 01202 finished with a nice cup of tea served by Mrs Barnes and supplied by mine host. 658420
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DRAX HALL The Table Top Sale, organised by Sally Cheeseman, was a great success and raised a useful sum towards the upkeep of the Hall. This was followed on the same day by a Planning performance from Artsreach. Tim Laycock accompanied DRAX by Colin Thompson and Sonia Ritter gave a memorable performance entitled ‘Ha.Ha.Hardy’ which consisted of a HALL favourite selection of humorous and curious prose and a new poetry from the works of Thomas Hardy. There were interludes of typical Dorset tunes from the Hardy Family Music books. December sees the Hall very busy with the Drax Hall Christmas Bingo on Monday kitchen or 7th December. Eyes down at 7.30pm with some lovely prizes to get you into the festive spirit. The Pop in Place are staging their ‘Tonight there is a Star’ on Saturday 12th December. This promises to be a wonderful event with lots of children and adults bathroom? taking part. The Hall Committee are very pleased to state that both the Stair Lift and the Heating are working very efficiently. The Lower Meeting Room has been redecorated for which we are very grateful to the Pop in Place for arranging. We now have our eyes set on redecorating the Upper Hall during the coming year. The diary for 2010 is being prepared with a major event, ‘Step Back in Time’ exhibition, being planned for April 5th Easter Monday from 10.00am to 4.00pm. A Call your local specialist Planning Meeting for this event is to be held on Friday 29th January at 8.00pm in the Lower Meeting Room. Please do come along if you are interested in this A complete oneone----stopstop service with event. quality craftsmanship. The Hall Committee thanks everybody for their support to the Hall during the past Everything from innovative design year and wishes all Parishioners a very Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year. and drawings, to supply and fitting. CM Authorised dealer for Matchmaker kitchens and approved installer for Ocean Bathrooms, Bridport Martin
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH BERE REGIS TODDLER Courtesy of Pat House MUSIC GROUP MUSIC GROUP Turkey Soup December is a lovely month for singing with children! We learn some traditional if you have a turkey Christmas carols, and also sing some carcase and make made up to the familiar nursery tunes your own stock it makes a much we’ve been singing all year. On 11 th December we will sing and act a little nicer soup, but, Nativity play, there are costumes if the children want to dress up, but many most of us today choose not to! use a stock cube The following week on 18 th December we’ll sing through the songs again before and it is very good. our special guest arrives to give a musical gift to each child. It is handy to know approximate numbers for this event! This is followed by a party, and each family I use about 1lb vegetables to 1 brings some party food to share. We begin the new year on 8 th January 2010. pint of stock, chop For the last five weeks we have introduced fruit instead the vegetables of just biscuits for our snack time at the end of singing. finely and sweat We had been singing about harvest and fruits, and I them off in a little turkey dripping or butter in a large covered pan for 10 thought it would be nice to taste some as well! It went minute over a low heat. Add the stock and simmer for about 1 to 2 hours down well with most children, but some missed their until the vegetable are tender. Puree the soup, taste to check special biscuit treat, so we now have fruit first and then seasoning, then add chopped turkey meat, as much as you like or have. one biscuit after they have filled up with healthy food. If you have a few vegetables that are past their best, this is a good way So far we have had apples, apricots, bananas, carrots, of using them and saves waste. Happy Christmas. pears, plums, clementines, raisins and grapes. I provide fruit, but I also ask families to bring along any fruit they have that needs eating up, so that this policy does not impact too much on our funds. So far we are managing well. We are a voluntary group offering fun music sessions for preschool children aged birth to four, with their parents and carers. We meet during most school holidays, but not on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day! If you want to come along and see what we do, you will be very welcome. EILEEN HEWITT Every Friday, 10:00 a.m. A collection was made at Poole crematorium for Eileen. A total of £414.78 was given to the ITU and HDU units at Poole Hospital, for the care that they gave Eileen (Except Good Friday and Christmas – New Year) following her operations. Also a big thank you for the messages of sympathy received, to the district nurses at the surgery and the reverend Ian Woodward for Bere Regis Scout Hut, Elder Rd. the lovely service he conducted for Eileen. Please accept this as our personal tank £2 per family per session you. Liz Teather: 01929 471216 Russell, Peggy, Kevin, Tina, Shane, Tom, Gemma and Ryan
68 29 December 2009 December 2009 Could you be a Volunteer ?…… Have you ever thought of
Whole pig/Half pig helping out in your own community PORK New Volunteers are always welcome if you could spare a couple of hours on a Cut to your requirements Direct from our farm Monday or a Friday to help to serve the teas once in while I would love to hear Trimmings made into sausages, if from you, please ring me for a chat. you require Other product freezer packs - Pop In Place Performers Group Meets Thursday Evenings whole lamb/half lamb, cut 6pm until 8pm except the 2 nd Thursdays. how you require Home made sausages a large selection to We are all looking forward to staging the Christmas Production On Saturday 12 th BBQ packs - chickens, beef December at 6pm entitled “Tonight there is a Star” joints - whole or cut choose from This is a nativity during the first part of the show co written by Pastor Jim and Sarah Lye it brings the traditional story into present day and has some fantastic music. For more information or to place an The second part of the show is a Christmas variety show with dancing singing and order please call Harry on lots of comedy to get you into the festive spirit. Tickets are £5 each this includes a mince pie and a drink and are available on a first come first served basis from 05602 587169 or Free local delivery Alison Bennett 01929 472023 book early to avoid disappointment. We will also be selling tickets to the dress Rehearsal on Thursday 10 th December if 07786 102154 you are unable to get a ticket for the Saturday night showing.
Our Events for December are … Christmas Bingo Friday 4 th December eyes down 10.30 am Lower Drax Hall
Christmas production “TONIGHT THERE IS A STAR” 12 th December at the Darx Hall 6pm
Tickets also available for the Dress Rehearsal Thursday 10 th December at the Drax Hall 6pm
Mince pies and Bells and Carols Friday 18 th December 10am until 12 noon Upper Drax Hall
Future date for January New Year Family Disco Saturday 23 rd of January Tickets £2 each 7pm This promises to be a great evening with Julie Lye’s Disco lots of fun for all the family Children under 14 must be accompanied, so why not make a bright start to the new year and join us at the Drax Hall for an evening not to be missed. We wish you a happy and peaceful Christmas and look forward to seeing you all again in the new year when we will re open on Monday 4 th of January 2010
Alison Bennett Pop In Place Team Leader 01929 472023
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PURBECK DISTRICT COU NCIL REPORT
Visit to Purbeck District Council I invited our Parish Council Chair, Ian Ventham, to visit Purbeck District Council’s offices in Wareham to meet the Chief Executive and his General Managers to discuss issues relating to our area. Ian found the meeting very helpful and we will be following up on a variety of issues over the next few months.
Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle parishes Purbeck District Council has agreed final proposals for public consultation on the creation of a single Parish of Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle. This has been instituted at the request of both existing Parish Councils; by creating a single parish of Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle, residents will be able to elect 9 parish councillors for the whole of the area. Although Turnerspuddle currently has 2 parish councillors and Affpuddle has 7, the 2 parishes have actually worked together since 1954 for the benefit of both communities so the current proposals merely formalise that arrangement. The proposals will now go out for consultation and the District Council invites electors for the Parishes of Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle, and bodies with an interest in the governance of these parishes, to make their comments known. Any such comments should be submitted in writing to the General Manager, Central Services, Purbeck District Council, Westport House, Worgret Road, Wareham BH20 4PP by 18th December 2009. Any comments received will be taken into account before the Council brings the statutory order into force. Further information about the review can be obtained from Peter Aston, Principal Democratic Services Officer at Purbeck District Council on 01929 557221,or by emailing peteraston@purbeck dc.gov.uk.
General Election Dates The last possible election date is 3rd June 2010 but it could be combined with the District Council elections on 6 th May 2010 and could be at just 3 weeks notice (i.e. announced as late as 15 th April 2010). Alternatively some commentators are now suggesting that it could be announced on March 4 th 2010 and held on Thursday March 25 th 2010. The more cynical commentators pointing out that the election would be held before any budget was required to be introduced. Whatever date and whatever your political persuasion I urge everyone to exercise their right to
66 31 December 2009 December 2009 vote and if you know you will be away on that some light exercises or stopping smoking. date you can apply for a postal vote now. Whatever you may need some help and support with they will be there to listen and advise in a friendly and relaxed environment. Also if you feel Surgery that you want to discuss anything in a more private setting this can be arranged, just ask. We Surgeries are held on the first Saturday of every have set nine of these visits during 2010 and dates month. These are held at the communal Lounge will appear in this magazine and on the Surgery in Turbeville Court in Bere Regis from 09.30 a.m. to news letters and the Pop In Place Diary Cards. 10.00 a.m. and in the Bloxworth Village Club from 10.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. If you have any questions or queries related to the business of Purbeck Nail Cutting Service Detail District Council please come along. If anyone wants to contact me and cannot get to the The Next nail cutting is Monday 4 th of January 2010 please phone Denise Smith surgery my email address is [email protected]. 01929 471075 to book a place. This service has really taken off now over the last few visits, the lady is very friendly and we are happy to be able to offer this as part Peter Wharf, District Councillor of our commitment to meet the needs of the local community.
Details of our regular groups are as follows BERE REGIS VILLAGE H ALL PRESENTS ‘STEP BACK IN TIME’ PHOTOGRAPHIC Don’t Pop Out Pop In Healthy Eating Support Group. Every Friday at 10am ‘STEP BACK IN TIME’ PHOTOGRAPHIC until 10.30 Drax Hall TH EXHIBITION EASTER MO NDAY 5 APRIL For the small fee of £1 you will be weighed and offered a food diary there is also the opportunity to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables. There will be an open meeting on Friday the 29th of January at 8pm at the Poppets Baby and Toddler Group meets Thursday’s in term time 1.30 until Drax Hall for anyone 3pm at lower Drax Hall interested in having any New people always welcome, as the School term starts this group will meet again further input in the at the Lower Drax Hall in North Street phone Trish White 01929 472418 for details, all Exhibition, all most welcome. welcome ,refreshments will be served this event will be in aid of Improvements to The Pop In Sessions on a Monday and Friday morning 10 until 12 at the Bere Regis Village Hall. Lower Drax Hall All new comers are very welcome, Pop In for a coffee and a chat. We also take donations of good quality clothing, bric a brac and books, these are sold during the mornings to help fund our rental cost. Donations would be most welcome and a great help to our running costs.
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Thanks You to All who supported the Pop In Place Children In Need Event last month
Thank you to everyone that helped out in any way with “ Do Pink for Pudsey ” special thanks to Stella who made a beautiful Pudsey Quilt for us to raffle.
Also a heartfelt thank you for all the support you have given to the Pop In Place in 2009 2009 has been a record year for us at the Pop In Place apart from paying our own overheads such as rental and running costs we have raised a staggering £3,523.05 for worthy causes to date and we still don’t have figures for the Children in Need Event and the Christmas Show. Charities that have benefited are Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, Cancer Research UK with the Open Gardens event in the summer in Loving Memory of Tina Elford, Macmillan, with the worlds greatest Coffee morning and BBC Children In Need Appeal. Other smaller donations were given to The St Johns Ambulance and The Poole Hospital High Dependency Unit Logs from the lumberjack in Loving Memory of Eileen Hewitt. We have also funded the redecoration of the Lower Village Hall, this is looking splendid now with the heating installed by the Village Hall we have a very welcoming venue to meet. Seasoned Hardwood Logs (no softwood) Another Huge thank You Cut and split to customers’ To all the dedicated Pop In Place team and to the volunteers that help out at the requirements sessions the Performers and the Popppets group and all the many events we stage during the year. We have a lot of fun but they all work tirelessly to bring the warmth of real community sprit into the heart of our village. Reg Adams Pennyside
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Members of and regulated by the Society of Will Writers sandpit, a willow tunnel, plus landscaping to include new turf, pathways, a quiet sensory area with herbs and grasses and raised beds for growing vegetables as well as simply for digging. Children are already making good use of the new waterproof dungarees we bought with some of the fundraising money from the dog show. Children can literally sit in the mud without fear of getting their clothes dirty, building with large construction such as crates and planks, collecting rain water, investigating how to get water from a to b using different lengths of guttering, exploring capacity by counting rain drops into different sized buckets, balancing on a plank placed over a log, the list is endless. All the time developing their large muscles, balance and co ordination. Staff are having just as much fun being outside and supporting and extending children’s active learning. Of course not all of these resources cost money, we have had some logs donated for seats, plus a log pile for our very own insect hotel so that children can continue a favourite pastime of mini beast hunting. When clearing out your shed or house please bear us in mind if you have any of the items below that would be suitable for children to play with ie not sharp, too heavy or having previously contained chemicals. We need baking tins, metal serving utensils, whisks or saucepans, mini garden forks and spades, pulleys, rope, an old baby bath etc. Please give us a ring to see if we may be able to make use of them.
62 35 December 2009 December 2009 Bere Regis Wildlife Watch Ofsted inspection – Stop Press! 2010 Dates for your diaries We had our latest Ofsted inspection during the second week of November and we look forward to sharing the result and the inspection report with you as soon Sunday 3 January Bere Stream New Year tidy-up – an as we are able. Well done and thank you to all the staff, volunteers, parents and opportunity to do some practical trustees for all their hard work, support and commitment. There is certainly a tremendous community spirit in Bere Regis and the surrounding villages for which conservation work. See posters, nearer we are extremely grateful. the time, for details Saturday 6 February(pm) Conservation and Management on Black Hill,
led by Sean Cooch, Natural England Pre-School Admissions Early March Wild Daffodils at Bere Heath Please do get in contact to obtain our brochure, or to reserve your child’s place, as places fill quickly. Visits always welcome. Please contact Debbie on 01929 Wednesday 24 March Wildlife of Brownsea Island. Talk by John 472125 . England Saturday 29 May(pm) Flowers and Butterflies of Fontmell Down Ragamuffins Christmas Raffle led by Tony Bates – all proceeds will go towards Saturday 12 June Visit to Brownsea Island led by John new equipment and resources. England Thank you to everyone who bought Sunday 11 July(pm) Bugs and Beasts in your Back Garden led by tickets for Christmas raffle, we are overwhelmed with your generosity as Bryan Edwards tickets are selling like hot cakes. Tickets Saturday 14 August(pm) River Beasties – Bere Stream dipping with are available from Ragamuffins at the cost of 50p per ticket or £2.50 per book. Freshwater biologist, Mike Ladle We have prizes to suit everyone and For details of times and meeting places, see Parish Magazines and posters these include: A luxury hamper, a Phillips Digital Photo Frame, a Phillips Juicer, which retails at over £90, Marc Young beauty voucher, a belly dancing lesson, a bottle of whisky and decanter and a voucher from Pampered Pigs that will certainly come in useful for your Christmas fayre. The draw will take place at 11 am on Friday the 18 th December, 2009 at Ragamuffins. If you do require any further information, or a ticket, please contact Cathryne Packham on: 01929 471752.
Congratulations to the winners of the 200 club in November
1st Prize – Chris Theodorson No 47 2nd Prize – Not sold No 101
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rd BERE REGIS WILDLIFE WATCH 3 Prize – B Bell No 91 4th Prize – Cindy Muscato No 53
A good number of us met on 10 th Nov. for the Thank you so much for the donation of £23 raised by donations for tea and first meeting of our 2009/2010 programme. This coffee from patients attending the doctor’s surgery for their flu jabs recently, this was an illustrated talk by Tony Bates on our money will go towards buying plants and seeds for children to grow in our raised “Living Landscape”. We heard how Nature beds next Spring. Reserves do a great job in providing habitat for threatened species but, to enable these species to spread, we need “wildlife corridors” Debbie Greatorex, Manager, Ragamuffins enabling movement through urban areas and cultivated farmland. This should be an important consideration in all planning decisions. We then moved on to look more closely at the “living landscape” of our own parish, travelling from the chalk downland in the north, along Bere Stream and on to heathland in the south. It is this variety of habitat which gives us such a diversity of wildlife. On our journey through the Parish we stopped to look at some of the sites designated as being of special importance nationally, and, in the case of Black Hill, of European significance. Finally, we were reminded that some of the most important “wildlife corridors” were our own gardens, and we can all do our bit to preserve and enhance the wildlife interest of our own patch. At the meeting we distributed copies of the programme we have planned for the coming months. (see overleaf) Following our very enjoyable trip to Kimmeridge earlier this year, we have included two trips outside the Parish . The visit to Fontmell is planned for the best possible time for butterflies so we hope the butterflies realise this! N.B. All our events are open to everyone, and we hope that many of you will come along and join in.
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Fire and Rain! Central Heating Installation This last month has seen some murky, wet weather and gale force winds whistling Cylinder Replacement through the chimneys and window panes. ‘Wet Playtime’ has been a feature of school life, with the teachers as well as the children looking longingly through the Power Flushing of Heating System glass, desperate to get out into the fresh air. Despite what the Heavens have thrown at us, spirits at the First School have remained high, and November was Boiler Services. Landlords’ Gas Safety Checks. welcomed in with our annual Bonfire in Pampered Pigs’ Field below the school. Contact: Stephen Iles Organised by FOBRS, our Parent Teachers’ Association, the event was a huge success with Tel. 01929 550858 / Mobile 07831 312740 people from the village and beyond coming to see the fantastic fireworks, toast themselves by the fire Free Estimates. and maybe enjoy a burger or two! The rain kindly held off until the end of the display, but even the stalwarts gave in by 10 pm after the downpour seemed like it would never stop. As always, we are indebted for the huge amount of effort put in by the FOBRS team and their families, friends and tractor drivers, as well as the village community who supported this event. The Bonfire is one of our biggest fundraisers, typically providing the children of the school with their Christmas party, a theatre group visit to school and a gift for each child. Money raised is also shared between the classes to spend on new puzzles and games, equipment or visits later in the year.
Local Community and other activities This half term the Year One and Two children have been looking at the local community as part of their topic work. They have visited Vitacress’ Watercress beds, walked around the village (in the rain) and interviewed the Mums at Poppets – thanks to both organisations for hosting these visits. National Anti bullying Week, 16 th 20 th saw a week of creative activities on the theme of ‘friendship’ with the classes mixing up across the age range and parents helping with carnival masks, card making, paper making, music and Aboriginal art. Again, we’d like to say a big ‘Thank you’ to those parents who were able to come in to share their skills with the children.
40 57 December 2009 December 2009 Scout Activity Centre at Buddens Farm to enjoy a three hour session of canoeing Christmas provided by Dorset Youth Association. The session provided further BCU Paddlepower Passport training together with the usual fun and games. On the 11 th With the arrival of December we head full swing into the Christmas traditions, October Rowan Findler attended her final session and complete the training beginning with our Christmas Fayre, on Saturday 5 th December , 2.00 – 4.30pm. course and was awarded her BCU Paddlepower Passport Award. It is expected Next is the Christmas Play: Tickets for parents will be available from the school but that other club members will follow in her paddle strokes and complete their the Dress Rehearsal is open to the community on Monday 7 th December at 2pm in awards in early 2010. the school hall (a good time for Nanas, Gramps and Aunties to see what we’re up to!) The performances are on Tuesday 8 th and Wednesday 9 th at 6pm. Term A Fashion Night was held on 1 st October when members were challenged to finishes on Friday, 18 th with our Church Service at 1.30pm, and again, all are make up an outfit to parade on the Catwalk. They were each provided with two welcome to attend. black bin liners, a supply of sticky tape and the use of scissors to produce their designs. Kelly Whitefield finished the winner with Ryan Fellows taking second spot. That just leaves us to thank the people of Bere Regis for their continued support The standard was very high with everyone making a real effort to win. Members come rain or shine, and to wish everyone a peaceful Christmas and a happy New also spent part of the evening drawing their designs for the Dorset Youth Year. Association Christmas Card Competition. Their drawings were then forwarded to Debbie Tibbey, Deputy Head Teacher the Association headquarters in Dorchester. Witches and Demons were to be found at the club on the 30 th October for the Halloween Party. This popular fancy dress FRIENDS OF BERE REGI S SCHOOL event involved nearly everyone attending making the effort to dress up. The competition for the best fancy dress Bonfire & Fireworks Display 2009 was won by Kelly Whitfield. Following the I unfortunately have to start the autumn round up with a complaint – which I have fancy dress the members tucked into the never had to do before. buffet before enjoying a game of Apple Dunking. The field for the bonfire was as usual open for the 2 week run up to the event – this year we fell foul to the fly tippers and at least 3 loads were dumped on the field. The annual Talent Show takes place on This included Garden machinery, paint, aerosol cans, chemical containers, foam, the 19 th November and the autumn metal, and plastics in various guises. programme rounds off in December with a Pool Challenge on the 3 rd and the I cannot express how much this has upset everyone. The field is lent to us kindly by traditional Christmas Party on the 17 th . Pampered Pigs and we try to keep this event as environmentally safe as possible. For a family event to be put in jeopardy by such idiotic behaviour is disgraceful. The youth club will re open again on Thursday 7 th January 2010. So from next year the field will be locked and time slots put in place for deliveries of wood etc. On behalf of Bere Regis Youth ‘Lenny’s’ may I wish everyone a Very Merry I would also like to reiterate that under NO circumstances do we or will we ever Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. allow dogs into the event. Please DO NOT bring your pet. We are not insured and ethically it is not a place for animals. Terry Vine, Youth Leader, 01929 471693 Moan over. The evening was a tremendous success! We were lucky enough to have a beautiful dry sunny day to set up and Corky did a grand job of building the fire with Ed Butterfield and Peter Elford. Thank you to Nick Finding for lending us the
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the longest drive sporting his old driver. His new £400 driver after just outing is currently on e bay with the comment “will accept most offers, just please don’t tell the wife”. As this is my final report I would like to thank all of the committee and my fellow ROGS members for all their support and encouragement this year. My reports are meant in good faith, therefore sincere apologies to anyone who I may have offended over the season. On a personal note, I have wholeheartedly enjoyed my role, as ROGS Captain and I feel proud to be part of such a wonderful society. I would like to pass on my gratitude and best wishes to the forthcoming Captain Shaun Brady for all his support this year and wish him every success for 2010 Captain Flower
BERE REGIS YOUTH ‘LENNY’S’
Following the switch of venue from the Royal British Legion Club to the Bere Regis Sports Club the youth club have now settled into their new base after the summer break. Firstly, a big thank you to the sports club committee for allowing the youth club the use of their building and secondly, for making the move an easy one. The switch from Tuesday to Thursday evenings has seen a fall in the number of members attending. Unlike Tuesdays where the youth club had established itself on the village weekly calendar, many existing members already had other commitments on a Thursday. However, with a regular fortnightly programme numbers are slowly showing signs of revival. The first session at the Sports Club was a game of Rounders on the 17 th September with the young members enjoying a no rules competition. Well, none that I could understand but they certainly seemed to have fun until darkness fell all too quickly.
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ROGS machinery and straw etc. What we would do without Michael Eastment and his electrical wizardry, I have no idea. Zoom Trophy This year for the first time we introduced music to the evenings events and it was Yeovil Golf Club wonderful Jim Miles with his Jim’ll Mix It disco was a superb addition and having the announcements made such a difference, Johnny Cash aka Kevin Lovatt; October brings the 2010 season to an emotional climax. went down very well with those that stayed, but due to the rain starting as he Yeovil was a fitting venue for the big finale offering ROGS came on it was just bad timing. members with one last challenge before sending their The bar sold out and thank you to Jackie at the Drax arms for rescuing us with clubs to naughty step for the winter. One my attempt to write your name in the more stock! ROGS history books and more importantly one last chance to prevent your wife from saying at the presentation night “I thought you were good at golf, why The Bar B Q was delicious and offered a haven’t you won anything again this year?” A record turn out for the season great menu with Pampered Pigs burgers meant that the ROGS were looking to finish the season on a high and ensure that and sausages and a full vege menu too! the Captain’s reign was at last over! The Fireworks were yet again amazing! The weather was again kind to the Captain as he teed off in front of a packed John Pitfield and his team just keep ROGS clubhouse. To the ROGS delight the Captain finished the season how he getting better and better. So many started and sliced a ball into the trees with the sounds of laughter and barracking people came and told me it is as good echoing in the background. Stories of bad play and even worse gamesmanship as a major City/Town event and for a were filtering around the golf course. The sight of Darren Parker’s face as his village our size we are so lucky! power caddie disappeared into the distance as he was putting out was very amusing, even better was the colour of his face as he just caught the caddie in The community spirit that allows for time before it disappeared into the river. On a more serious note, the ROGS events like this to happen is incredible in almost had its first on course fatality. Paul Keeping crossing the road in between Bere, there are so many aspects of help; holes was confronted head on from a four by four truck. The driver whilst manpower, equipment, facilities, that I explaining the Highway Code in a new language, was stopped in his tracks with could go on for days! We would like to the remark “If you had 7 points after 8 holes, you would have done the same thank Steve Batishill – Headmaster and thing”. Paul then decided to attack the driver with his putter, swinging and missing all the staff at school, Kevin and several times. The Driver responded by saying “with a putting stroke like that, I am Amanda Crocker at Pampered Pigs, surprised you have 7 points!” And made his escape before Paul attacked him Michael Eastment and team, John with something he could use. Pitfield and his Team, Ed Butterfield, Peter Elford, Corky, Nick Finding, The Bere Regis Scouts, The Square and Compass, The This years Zoom Trophy winner with an impressive 39 points was Graeme Price, no Drax Arms, The Royal Oak and all those individuals who gave their time to help doubt aided by his skintight bright blue budgie smugglers. Second spot went to over the weekend. Bobber on 38 points proving to Pricey that size really doesn’t matter. Speed golfer Jonnie Johnson took third place on count back. Thanks to the generosity of the We also could not go on without our generous and most appreciated Sponsors: ROGS, there were 7 prizes to be won on the day. Deano Merritt won the first Mr S J Painter ‘Paintpots’, Kevin and Gillian at the Bere Regis Post Office, Mrs T. nearest the pin finishing a record distance away from the pin and still winning. It Pearce at Dorset Reclamation, Mr and Mrs Morse from AC Morse and Son, Mrs B measured 45 feet away or 8 DW (that’s Dean Waist) in new measurements. Griffin – Griffin and Son, Mr G Gale and Mr D Aggas from M G Furnishings in Darren Parker won 2 of the nearest pin prizes and Matt Cooper maintained his Wareham. prize a game ratio going winning nearest the pin in 2 on the 18th. The Captain almost signed off with a heart stopping hole in one but was left a couple inches The great news is we raised almost £1500 profit which is almost £600 up on last short, no jokes needed. Apologies to anyone in the Yeovil area thinking they year!! What an amazing credit to the committee who all work so hard – Well done could hear a cat being strangled, that was the Captain getting a little bit excited FOBRS! at the prospect of breaking his hole in one duck. Rob “Ace of Base” Acey won
54 43 December 2009 December 2009 President - Martin Debenham R O G S Forthcoming Events! Captain - Julian Flower c/o Mr G R Storey, Secretary Secretary - Guy Storey 9 Boswells Close, Bere Regis, BH20 7JE Treasurer - Russell White Telephone: 01929 471041 Christmas Fayre www.bereregis.com e mail: [email protected] Saturday December 5 th 2pm – 50p Adults Entry Golf Days held every month, usually the last Friday, from February through to October. New members are invited to join. Contact Guy Storey – 471041 for membership forms and details. Please come along and enjoy the day with us. Father Christmas will arrive at 2.30pm in the hall. V E N U E S 2009 DATE TROPHY VENUE WINNER There will be trade stands for Christmas shopping – Jewellery, Chocolate, Cosmetics, Books, Christmas Stocking Fillers from 25p, even Beer from the Piddle 27th February Members’ Challenge Sherborne GC Martin Debenham Brewery! 27th March GRS Trophy Old Thorns GC Jim Corbin
Games and refreshments – Mince Pies and Mulled Wine! And a children’s craft 24th April The Whitbread Pairs Canford Magna (Parkland) Brett Standerwick & Keith room where they can make Christmas goodies to take home as gifts! There will Nurrish even be a lucky dip for your pet! 29th May Captain’s Cup Meyrick Park Geoff Adams
Grand Raffle – Tickets available from School, Myself and the Post Office. 26th June Landlord’s Cup Wareham GC Jamie Lake
31st July Jim Corbin Cup Botley Park John Ruskin
Valentines Dinner and Dance 28th August President’s Cup Woodbury Park Hotel Darren Parker – Athelhampton House 25th September Rob Hall Hacker’s Trophy Bramshaw GC Shaun Brady Saturday 13 th February 2010 30th October Zoom Trophy Yeovil GC Graeme Price £30 per Person Includes Pimms ROGS mini tour - De Vere Wokefield Park, Reading (12th - 14th June 2009). reception on the lawn, 2 course Annual Cricket Match and BBQ - Sunday 16th August Dinner – selected from the ROGS annual tour - Lagos, Algarve, Portugal (3rd - 10th October 2009) available menu, Grand Prize AGM - Bere Regis Sports Club. - Wednesday 11th November, 7.00 for 7.30 pm Draw and dancing until the small Christmas Cup of Good Cheer/Dinner Dance - Dorset Golf and Country Club - 12th December hours! Smart casual – Black tie optional Coach available £6 pp leaving from the Drax Arms at 6.45pm
Bookings – Hannah 472436 Tickets are selling out fast so please don’t delay! It is a great night and will rid you of those post Christmas blues! Thank You to everyone for supporting our events this year. Please continue to come and enjoy yourself and hopefully we will see you soon! Lynn Fancy, Chairperson, 471224 / 07818660818
44 53 December 2009 December 2009 Hut. Everyone is made to feel welcome at this regular, local event. Refreshments are available during the break. BERE REGIS SCOUT GROUP Whoa! What happened to September and Any enquiries please contact Bet Moss on 01929 471186 October? Here we are halfway through As usual, if anyone would like any further information about the individual November! Anyway, herewith an account of what sections, please contact the following: we’ve been up to and what we have planned.
Scouts: Mike Whitfield 01929 472159, Scout Hut Redevelopment Cubs: Greta Richardson 01258 489131, Phase I of the Scout Hut extension is nearly complete. As with all such projects, Beavers : Paula Miller 01929 472539 or Susy Hamilton 01929 472793 once it had been started, all sorts of issues arose and we also found ourselves a Scout Hut Hire: Tony King 01929 472054 bit behind schedule due to the large amount of unexpected rainfall – what happened to our Barbecue Summer? That said, it’s all looking very good at the General or Group enquiries to Chris Gall 01305 772634 or Christine Whitfield 01929 moment and we are now in the position where we have to start fundraising for 472159 Phase II which is largely the internal refurbishment. Our thanks go to all those who have been involved with the project so far for all the hard work and effort that Christine W you have put in…you know who you are.
BERE REGIS W.I. Section News Scouts are back with a vengeance and the term so far has included night hike The October meeting was held on Tuesday 21st. September in training at Buddens, a Treasure Hunt Hike in Winterbourne Kingston, an evening of the Drax Hall. scout skills, and another evening discussing issues surrounding ‘bullying’. Scouts The Guest Speaker was Commander John Lewis of St Johns have been treated to a presentation by Di Ventham for Moving Mountains and Ambulance. We did think we would be tied up in bandages by Chris Gall for Friends of Samskar, the two charities that the Scout Group has and splints but instead learnt of the origins and history behind decided to support in 2009/2010, and the Scouts are busy making friendship bracelets for the children supported by this voluntary institution. which goes back to the Holy Wars. NATIONAL The work they undertake theses days is far more complex and these two charities. The Scouts recently the training given to their 4000 plus members stands them in FEDERATION cooked a lovely seasonal soup which was good stead for all manner of emergencies and public events. OF WOMEN’S served with French bread at the Summer They work very closely with our NHS Ambulance Service INSTITUTES Camp DVD premiere. Thanks to Mike for providing support with their specialised vehicles, which are the another wonderful DVD which takes many envy of most paramedics. hours to put together. Scouts are now getting ready for the District Night Hike in We were very pleased to be informed that in the not too distant future a stair lift early December. will be installed at the Drax Hall to accommodate people who, for what ever reason, are unable to use the stairs. Cubs have a new Assistant Cub Leader and we welcome Janet to the Group in her new position. Janet has helped in various ways over the past few years, first The next meeting is the annual Christmas Party on December 15th at the usual with Beavers and lately with Cubs, so is well aware of what the role entails. This time of 7.30 pm. There will be a couple of WISH members on hand so if you wish term we have also had Sharon join Cubs as a Regular Adult Helper and Sharon, to know more we will see you then. along with Helen, and three Young Leaders, have been a very welcome support system at Cubs. The Cubs have enjoyed a visit to the Margaret Green Animal To one and all have a very happy Christmas Rescue Centre at Church Knowle, have had a night hike from Bloxworth to If you would like to come to one of our meetings please contact; Woodbury Hill and had a healthy eating night when they made sandwiches with tasty, healthy fillings. Sally 01929 471022 or Lesley – 01929 471732
52 45 December 2009 December 2009 astonished by the number of drink cans they fished out of the stream. Beavers have been working on their Friendship Challenge Badge and had a 5th November saw the annual Bonfire Night for members and their families and Spanish Evening organised by one of their friends. We are grateful to John Skinner – Wessex Fire Protection Ltd. and Co. for three Young Leaders. The Beavers have donating and organising our firework display. The money raised from this event also done a lot of work towards their Safety will be going to our chosen charities. Badge and have discussed 999 Services, We also had a good turnout at the Stranger Danger, the Green Cross Code Remembrance Day Service at and Water Safety Code. Winterbourne Kingston. All the Beavers, So, as you can see, lots of fun and exciting Cubs, Scouts and Young Leaders looked activities happening in all three sections. very smart as they paraded on a There is a waiting list for Beavers & Scouts but there are a few vacancies in the particularly chilly day. Our thanks to the Cub Scout Section at this time. We really do still need some extra helpers and are British Legion for the lovely food served at particularly keen to find at least one more warranted Assistant Leader in each the village hall after the Service. Section. If you would like a challenging, satisfying, adventurous, creative and The Young Leaders have recently had a imaginative voluntary role please contact any of us on the numbers below. If you meeting to discuss their role within the Group and are also making plans to work want all the above but don’t want to be a warranted leader at the moment, still with their Sections on an Environmental/Humanitarian project in the New Year; it contact us as every offer of help is appreciated. all sounds exciting and we will keep you informed of any future events.
Young Leaders Remember Them Project – Phase 2 We are so lucky to have three Young Leaders in each Section. These are young The Scouts have recently had a meeting to discuss the next phase of the project people who have left our Group to become members of the Isle of Purbeck to discover more about the men from Bere Regis who gave their lives in the 1 st and Explorer Unit, where they can do various activities including their Duke of 2nd World Wars. Anyone who has any information which may help us is invited to Edinburgh awards, and who also choose to help with our younger sections; contact us. Watch this space for further updates. they’re giving something back. They are supported by the Scout Movement with their own Young Leader Training Scheme and carryout various Missions (tasks) within their Sections to achieve Leadership Awards. Their input makes a huge Sainsbury’s Active Kids Time and Tesco Vouchers for amount of difference to the smooth running of each section and their energy and enthusiasm often spurs a younger member on. We are very proud of them Schools and Clubs, too!! all. Thanks to everyone who donated these vouchers to us. Most of our goodies have Recently one of our Explorer Scout Young Leaders applied for and was selected now arrived and are being used by each of the three sections. From a parachute to attend a Young Campaigner Summer School in Oxford and following on from to bouncy balls, rounder’s kit to cooking equipment, we are so pleased with that two of them joined Explorer Scouts from around the country at a special everything and will put it to very good use. Scouts Speak Out session at the recent Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth. While there they were able to meet with MPs, including Nick Clegg, Vince Cable and our own Annette Brooke, to discuss issues such as the Thomas Williams Educational Foundation Trust proposed Rainfall Tax, how to persuade young people to vote, climate change and the environment, etc. Our thanks go to the Trustees of the Trust for the recent award for the purchase of a new tent. This will be a welcome replacement for one of our aging, leaky tents. We are most grateful for your continued support of Bere Regis Scout Group.
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