December 2018 December 2018
THE PARISHES of BERE REGIS and DATES FOR AFFPUDDLE with TURNERSPUDDLE YOUR DIARY Reverend Canon Charles Masheder The Vicarage, West Street, Bere Regis, 2018 BH20 7HQ 01929 472883
December 4th Mayhem, Mutiny and Murder-successful search for wreck in Patagonia Our Mission: 5th Mothers’ Union Christmas Party 2.00 p.m. To encourage awareness of the presence of God through worship 11th Floral Group Christmas Lunch, Athelhampton music and the arts; 12th Autumn Leaves, Christmas Afternoon To encourage everyone in the 14th Pop in Performers Christmas Show 7.00pm Christian faith through example, 15th Pop in Performers Christmas Show 2.00pm learning and spiritual growth; 17th Pop in Place Christmas Party, Lower Hall 2.00pm Our Vision: 19th WI, Christmas Festivities To make Christ’s love To make our churches open and known in the world today welcoming to all, and supportive of and to live out his teaching those in need;
To challenge injustice at home and A LETTER FROM abroad and to balance our care for YOUR VICAR the environment.
My dear Friends,
Well the time has come! On October 28th I announced in church that Felicity and I will be leaving these two lovely parishes at the end of January. Many of you knew that we had been looking to buy a house in Devon and you have been so supportive and loving through these months and we would like to thank you very warmly. I have written to the Bishops (and others) to tell them that the resignation will be as from January 31st, though my last Sunday, and therefore active ministry, will be on 27th. Leaving a particular role of ministry always has its sadness, as we will be saying goodbye to many people who have become good friends, but of course, there is always the excitement too of a new chapter of our lives.
For me this will be a big change – retirement! After over 46 years in parish ministry, yes it all began in 1972 when I was a mere 23, it will mean a real change of life- style. I have plans of what I might do, including possibly some writing based on my
Church website: www.bereregiswith affpuddle.org.uk 84 1 December 2018 December 2018 life and my experiences...but don’t expect it too soon!! However I had some of CHURCH AND VILLAGE those plans when we moved here and the life in these villages has been so rich, fruitful and enjoyable, that there has been little opportunity! I can honestly say ACTIVITIES, SOCIETIES, CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS and CONTACTS that as I look back through my years of active ministry I have had a wonderful life up to now and could recommend it as a great way to live one’s life. I have every expectation that I will be, after a while, asked to continue to conduct services and I will always be very happy to do so. My wonderful life will continue in a Association Contact Tel Address E-mail Meetings/Info different form!
As you may know, we are moving to a house in a largish village, called South Mothers’ Union Nancy Gibson 472105 15 White Lovington NancyEGibson Monthly. Turberville Court Brent on the southern tip of the Dartmoor National Park. I hope that in a future BH20 7NF @msn.com 1st Wednesday. 2.00 p.m. magazine we will be able to give you details of our new address. We will always Mobile Library Dorset County 01305 dorchestermob Alternate fortnights Car be happy to see any of our Dorset friends. Next month, we will also hope to Council 224440 ilelibrary@dorse park explain how things will be working out in the parishes and who will be responsible tcc.gov.uk Mondays 9.20- 9.50 for what. The hope, too, is to try and keep most of our regular services in place, Fridays 10.50 - 12.15 but please do support! Neighbour Car Brenda House 01929 stockleyfarmpa Community run transport Scheme 471255 [email protected] option Meanwhile, there is Christmas and I am very happy to share this wonderful festival om with you once again. It is a time of course for family and friends getting together; Pop in Place Alison Bennett 472023 3 Rye Hill Close popinplace@g Weekly. Drax Hall a time for sending cards to people you may not have seen in the past year; a BH20 7LU mail.com Monday and Friday mornings time for giving and receiving presents from loved ones. You do not need me to 10.00 - 12.00 remind you that right at its heart is the celebration of the birth of Jesus – or do you?! 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 It is the saddest thing when we are so busy that we begin to take so much for granted. The arrival of Jesus, born at Bethlehem, brought to this earth the most Bere Regis Pre-School 471334 Southbrook preschool@ber Providing care and education ‘Pebbles’ Bere Regis eregis.dorset.sc for children from 2 to 8 years, including breakfast club from amazing and influential human being of all time. He showed us through his life h.uk BH20 7DB 7.45 a.m. and after-school club and teaching how we could live our lives and if you only see him as a great until 5 p.m. teacher (the greatest?) then surely you want to celebrate his birth. For those of us Rotary Club of David King 01929 Hyde Woods, Hyde david.king@gb as Christians, who believe that he is uniquely the Son of God, then of course that Wareham 471087 Wareham, BH20 7NT pltd.co.uk www.wareham makes our celebration even more wonderful. How can you doubt him when the rotary.co.uk miracles that he performed are well beyond the ability of any of us? Can you Salt and Pepper Lunch Brenda House 471255 stockleyfarmpa Monthly, Scout Hut, 3rd feed 5,000 from one small lunch or turn water into wine or heal people Club [email protected] Thursday. 12.30p.m. miraculously? om
Table Tennis for Adults Pauline Pitfield 01258 Mondays 7.00 to 9.00 pm Our services will be following the usual pattern (and indicated in this magazine) 839123 and I would ask you please to join us, in whichever church is yours, to celebrate the birth of Jesus and to take time to think whether his life and words might bring a Twinning Association Jackie Ahern 07876 Jackie.ahern@hot Meetings and events new meaning to your life as we move into 2019. 577012 mal.co.uk arranged as and when. Felicity joins me in wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a bright New Year with many positives! W.I. (Bere Regis) Mrs Dian Pitts 471322 pitts.dian Monthly, Bere Regis Sports @gmail.com Club 3rd Wednesday @ 7.30 pm Your sincere and loving Priest and Friend, Woodbury Hill Singers Mrs Kath Jeeves 471175 10 Turberville Court Weekly Turberville Court Mondays @ 2.00 p.m.
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ACTIVITIES, SOCIETIES, CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS and CONTACTS 2nd 10.00am Mr Bates/Mr House Readers Chalice Mr House/Mr Ward Intercessions Mr Croom Parish Communion Association Contact Tel Address E-mail Meetings/Info 6.00pm Mr Gibbs and others
2nd 9th 10.00am Junior Church Bere Regis Scout Neal Unitt- 01929 Mondays 7.30 - 9 pm Gospel: Mr Smith/ Group (Scouts) Jones 472273 10½ or 11 to 14 years Epistle: Mrs Gibson th 16 10.00am Mr Smith/Mr Croom Scout Hut, Elder Road General or group 01305 th Chalice Mr Smith/Mr Wharf enquiries Chris Gall 772634 16 Gospel: Mr Croom/ Intercessions Mr Cox Bere Regis Scout Kate Willis 01929 Thursdays 6.30 - 8 pm Group (Cubs) 472787 8– 10½ or 11 years Epistle: Mr Beet 6.00pm Mr Gibbs and others Scout Hut, Elder Road 24th 24th 11.30pm Mr Smith Kingsbere Explorer Helen Unitt- 01929 Tuesdays 7.30 pm-9.30 pm. Gospel: Mr Smith/ Chalice Mr Smith/Mrs Welton Scout Unit Jones 472273 14-18 years, male and female. Scout Hut, Elder Epistle: Mrs Welton Road 25th 11.00am TBC Bere Regis Scouts Andrea 472588 2 Old Barn Cottages andrealynnmar Hire rates from £7.00 per Scout Hut Hire Marshall or 07884 West Street [email protected] hour 226445 om
Briantspuddle Book Jenny Beedle 471002 6 Bladen Valley, angie@ptalbot. 2nd Saturday 10 - 11 am Cleaning and Dusting Swap Club Angie Talbot 472483 19 Bladen Valley plus.com Briantspuddle Village Hall Cleaning Dusting Chapel Toddlers Suzie Gee 472484 Rose Cottage, Butt suziegtitus3v4@ Tuesdays - 9.15 a.m. - Group Land talktalk.net 11.30 a.m. at the 3 & 10 Nancy Gibson Cecilia Clarke Congregational Chapel, Butt Lane December Sue Steggals Dave Clarke
Cyril Wood Court 1st Saturday of every 17 & 24 Heather Day Simon Walker Monthly Coffee Stop month from 10.00 - 12.00 December Len Day Tina Walker
Drax Hall Lyn Simmonds 471528 (hire)
Dorset County Peter Wharf 472246 The Old Vicarage peterwharf@ho Councillor West Street tmail.com Sanctuary Flower Guild
Kingsbere Quilters Mrs Diane 472331 10 Boswell’s Close Monthly Scout Hut 1st/8th Advent - no flowers Edmonds BH20 7JE 1st Wednesday 9.30 am - 12.30p.m. 15th Advent - no flowers Milborne St Andrew Secretary: Sue 01258 Lane End, Milborne Msa.allotments A new allotment site adjacent to Allotment Society Gould (28 837575 St Andrew. @yahoo.co.uk the Sports Club in the village, whole plot £30, half plot £20 per Stileham Bank, year. 22nd Christmas - Red, white and green please MSA DT11 0LE)
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CHURCH SERVICES - DECEMBER ACTIVITIES, SOCIETIES, CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS and CONTACTS
Sunday 2nd December – 1st Sunday of Advent 10am Parish Eucharist Bere Regis Association Contact Tel Address E-mail Meetings/Info 11.30am Mattins & Communion Affpuddle 6pm Advent service of carols, hymns and Ancient Order of Andrew Jones 19 Louise Road, andrew@jones Monthly Turberville Court Readings Bere Regis Foresters Court Dorchester, DT1 2LT er.freeserve.co. 1st Monday - 7.30 pm Prospect 6575 uk
Autumn Leaves Sylvia Bayliss 472697 sbayliss194@ou Monthly - Scout Hut Sunday 9th December – 2nd Sunday of Advent tlook.com 2nd Wednesday @ 2.30 pm
8am Holy Communion Bere Regis Bere Regis Bell Ringers Adrian 471774 Normal practice night - 9.15am Parish Eucharist Affpuddle Standfield Wednesdays 6.30 p.m. to Jenny Clifford 7.30 p.m. 11am Family ‘cake’ Service, following
Junior Church at 10am Bere Regis Bere Regis Book Group Ron Margetts 01929 First Tuesday of the month 472508 at 2.30 p.m.. Various locations
Bere Regis Primary Wayne Roberts 471334 Southbrook office@berereg Pre-school and Primary Sunday 16th December – 3rd Sunday of Advent School and Pre-School - Headteacher Bere Regis is.dorset.sch.uk School for pupils aged 2+ 8am Holy Communion Affpuddle BH20 7DB to 11 years 10am Parish Eucharist Bere Regis Bere Regis Floral Group Sue Stone 472083 97 North Street, Bere susan97stone@ 2nd Tuesday at Regis, BH20 7LD gmail.com Winterborne Kingston 6pm Candle-lit Service of Nine Lessons village hall and Carols Bere Regis Bere Regis Gardening Sue Stone 472083 97 North Street, Bere susan97stone@ Monthly. Drax Hall Club Regis, BH20 7LD gmail.com 1st Tuesday. 7.30 p.m.
Bere Regis Strollers Lynda Crisford 471180 11 Bitchams Mead Michael.crisfor Every Tuesday 10.30 a.m. BH20 7ND [email protected] Bere Regis Car Park om
Bere Regis Junior Pat Wharf 472246 The Old Vicarage, peterwharf@bti Second Sunday of every Church West Street nternet.com month in Church 10.000-
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Bere Regis Parish Ian Ventham 471480 Wateredge, 5A Monthly, Drax Hall Council Chairman Shitterton, 2nd Thursday BH20 7HU
Bere Regis Sports Club Andy Kent 471079 94 North Street andy@contact. Village football and cricket Cricket Herbie Swann 472812 go-plus.net teams for all ages
Football
Wednesday 19th December Bere Regis Swimming Bob Holman 01305 Camelot, Affpuddle bobdiholman@ 5.15 p.m.—7.00 p.m. at the club 848262 DT2 7HH btinternet.com Purbeck Leisure Centre, 6.30pm Candle-lit Carol Service Affpuddle Wareham
Bere Regis Wildlife Tony Bates 471563 The Beeches, tonybates19@g Meetings arranged as and Group Barrow Hill mail.com when Sunday 23rd December – 4th Sunday of Advent Mike Gee 07759 mike.n.g@outlo 10am Benefice Eucharist Affpuddle 884942 ok.com
Bere Regis Scout Liz Teather 01929 lizteather@hot Wednesdays 6 - 7 pm Group (Beavers) 471216 mail.com 5¾ - 8 years Scout Hut, Elder Road 4 81 December 2018 December 2018 SMALL ADS CHURCH SERVICES - DECEMBER
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and Health 6pm Christingle Service Bere Regis Find out how I can help you All aspects of carpet and vinyl 11.30pm Midnight Mass Bere Regis transform the look of your Join one of my exercise fitting undertaken. Domestic or commercial. home classes in Wool, Your own materials fitted or Bespoke handmade curtains Winfrith, Briantspuddle and alterations, Roman home selection if preferred. Tuesday 25th December – Christmas Day or Lulworth Helpful advice always blinds, soft furnishings and 9.15am Family Communion for Christmas Affpuddle upholstery projects Contact Elaine on available. The complete carpet and flooring service. 11am Christmas Family Service 01929 462916 shortened Communion Bere Regis 07960 459834 07967 203581 01202 624684 [email protected] www.EnergiseWithElaine.co.uk
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Baptisms At St John the Baptist, Bere Regis On 20th October – Isla Louise Murphy
On 27th October – Olivia Rose Bissett
On 28th October –Lucian-Elijah Stacey
Wedding At St Laurence, Affpuddle On 20th October – Josef Baines and Holly Eccleson
Funerals At St John the Baptist, Bere Regis ADVERTISING RATES On November 7th – Edwin House for the year 2019
On November 8th – Colin Jutting (Cheques to be made payable to Bere Regis PCC) Rates for charitable, community or non-profit organisations are charged at 50% of above.
Full year advertising is based on complete calendar years. Adverts inserted for part REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY years are charged at a pro-rata rate of the full year cost. Full year advertisers are automatically included on both village websites. This year our observance of Remembrance Sunday was particularly poignant as it was the centenary of the end of the Great War. In Bere Regis, the attendance Full page, full year £260 Full page, one month £38 at the War memorial and at the service following was absolutely wonderful. Yes, Half page, full year £160 Half page, one month £22 it poured as we observed the two minutes silence, but what a minor inconvenience compared to the terrible conditions in the trenches...... It was so Third page, full year £120 Third page, one month £16 good to see so many of the various sections of the Scout Group taking part with such dignity. The Roll of honour and the details of each soldier so well Quarter page, full year £98 Quarter page, one month £13 documented and read was accompanied this year with a Beaver coming Small-ads, full year £70 Small-ads, one month £11 forward to plant a poppy.
For all advertising enquiries, contact the Editor, details on inside back cover. In Affpuddle, before the 9:15 Communion we held an Act of Remembrance at the Peace Shrine in our churchyard at 9am, which seemed very appropriate and
6 79 December 2018 December 2018 WINTER SERIES OF EVENING TALKS I gather the attendance and observance at the Village Act of Remembrance at Bladen Valley at 11am was truly moving too. I am grateful to Jonathan Haigh, our local Licensed Lay Minister, who led that in my absence, my not being able – Briantspuddle Village Hall to be in two places at once. We are pleased to announce that we are once again hosting a series of evening In Bere Regis in the evening the Commemoration continued with the Lighting of talks in the Briantspuddle Village Hall. There will be 5 talks on various topics, one the Beacon on Souls Moor, and our thanks to Eddie Butterfield and Tony King for each month from January to May. All the details are still being finalised but the that, with another short ceremony. The final event in the Scout Hut was a time for dates (all Wednesdays) are booked for: - rolls and soup provided by the WI and singing of WW1 songs led by Paul Martin and others. It was such a privilege to be part of it all. 16th January 2019 20th February 2019 A colour page spread of all the photographs is in the centre of the magazine. 20th March 2019 Many thanks to Julien and Bernie Lightfoot and to Tony Bates for the 17th April 2019 photography and layouts. 15th May 2019 There are two slots left so if you, or someone you know, have a deep knowledge of a topic which ADVENT CAROL SERVICE you feel may interest the village folk, then please let me know and I’ll see if I can slot you December 2nd is Advent Sunday, when in the Church we begin a season of in. preparation for Christmas...even if in the secular and commercial world that The talks start at 7:30 pm and we ask for a £3 donation, which gets you a cuppa preparation has been going on since August in some places!! In addition to our and biscuits as well as an erudite advancement in your cerebral skills. More news morning services in both churches, we have a special Advent Carol Service at next month. 6pm. The singing will be led by an extended choir as in the past. Last year it was different because we were holding our services in the School Hall but it will be Mike Menzies, 471263, [email protected] back to usual this year so please come and join us!
ADVENT COURSES
We wish all our These will have begun at the end of November but you are always welcome to join them. They will be based on well-known Christmas carols. On Monday Readers, Advertisers evenings (7:15 for7:30pm) at Bladentye in Briantspuddle and on Thursday mornings in Bere Regis. Please ask me for more details but know that you will be and Regular very welcome. Charles Contributors a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
78 7 December 2018 December 2018 BERE REGIS BELLRINGERS on Wednesday 12th December in Briantspuddle Village Hall. Residents are reminded that the meeting is open to the public and Councillors would welcome the views of parishioners who can express their thoughts during RINGING FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY 2018 – public participation which starts at 7pm. Written submissions can be made to the 100 YEARS ON Parish Clerk at [email protected].
For the morning Service of Remembrance on Sunday th November 11 we rang with the bells half-muffled for the Jonathan Haigh solemn occasion. By attaching a leather cover to one side of each clapper, the bells ring with a quieter, eerie tone At the November meeting Jonathan Haigh tendered his resignation from the Parish whenever struck by that side. The haunting, echoing effect was particularly Council. Jonathan informed his colleagues that he needed to spend more time moving for those gathering quietly round the War Memorial before 11 o’clock on preparing for a move to Devon that he and his wife are planning in the Spring. this, the 100th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice. Jonathan expressed how much he had enjoyed his time as a Parish Councillor. Responding the Chairman thanked him for the contribution he has made to the Ringing half-muffled calls for an extra effort from the ringers. We ring more slowly Council and in particular for his well-considered deliberations concerning all issues. than is usual and it is more difficult to keep the striking regular. So it was very gratifying that our three newest recruits had practiced diligently enough to take The Parish Council wishes Jonathan and his wife Penny the very best of luck for the part and to earn commemorative insignia to mark the occasion. Well done future they are planning. Nancy Jones, Moira Mathers and Norman Reid. It was a special occasion too for our lightest bell, the one that sounds first on every round. She was cast in 1919 to commemorate the cessation of the Great War and bears the simple inscription “PAX 1919”.
Bell No 1 – “PAX 1919” Bell No 6 – “Bere Regis Community 2014”
In the evening, we joined ringers throughout the whole of the UK, in “Ringing out for Peace” as part of the “Battle’s Over Tribute”. A happier occasion this, with the muffles removed, and the sound of the bells floating down to those gathered around the beacon lit on Souls Moor.
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This was a chance for our heaviest bell, the 6th, to sound out and acknowledge the War Memorial Repair generosity of our parishioners who contributed to the refurbishment of all the bells During the process of cleaning the War Memorial panels it was discovered that in 2014 so that they could play their part in great civic occasions such as this. The some repair work is needed. The War Memorial Trust has once again been new headstock of Bell No. 6 has cast into it the dedication “BERE REGIS approached for a grant and 50% of the total cost has been awarded to the COMMUNITY 2014” Parish Council to complete the work. At its November meeting the Parish Council approved the remaining cost of the work to be funded from the Parish Precept. The total cost of the work is £1,485 plus VAT and work will be undertaken in the Spring of 2019.
Southover Farm Slurry Lagoon Planning Application – WD/ D/18/001035 A discussion surrounding the proposed conditions that may be applied to any grant of permission of this application took place at the Parish Councils
November meeting. This was in the light of representations made by the applicant to extend the times of trailer movements as well as increasing their number from those proposed in an initial draft of conditions by Dorset County Council. The Parish Council expressed considerable concerns around the proposals made by the applicant which indicate more tractor and trailer movements than were disclosed in the original planning application. The Parish Council will discuss its Ringers in the Tower after “Battle’s Over Tribute” concerns with Dorset County Council. It is proposed to revisit the issues again at the December Parish Council Meeting In addition to our newest ringers, those taking part during the historic day were Adrian Standfield (Tower Captain), Jenny Clifford, Felicity Masheder, Liz Webb, Terry Kent, Alan Townsend and John Cleave.
All of us ringers want to take this opportunity to wish all of you listeners and readers a very Happy Christmas and New Year!
JUNIOR “Why don’t you come and join us at the CHURCH Family Service on the second Sunday NEWS of every month at 11.00 am”
There was no Junior Church last month but do join us in December for a Christmas themed session on Sunday9th December which will be followed by our usual ‘Cake’ service.
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AFFPUDDLE & TURNERSPUDDLE PARISH Quality Tax and COUNCIL KingsBere Accounting Act of Remembrance – Sunday 11th November Despite the atrocious weather a For professional advice, dealing with all aspects of accounts and tax large number of Parishioners Accountants gathered for the Parish Act of Remembrance at the War Day and evening appointments available Memorial in Bladen Valley just before 11am on Sunday 11th November. Phone Debbie Scott FCCA, ATII on 01258 830304 The service was led by Jonathan [email protected] Haig and Parish Councillors are grateful for the care he took in organising this moving Act of Remembrance. Wreaths were laid
on behalf of parish organisations, businesses and some smaller groups including When you respond to advertisers, do please tell them you saw one representing the youth of the Parish. It was particularly poignant to be able to read the names of the fallen as they their advert in this magazine - it helps them monitor the were spoken, following the cleaning of the panels on which their names are effectiveness of their advert and helps us generate more inscribed. advertising revenue!! Daffodil Planting – Briantspuddle Woods On Sunday 21st October a number of volunteers joined up at the War Memorial in Briantspuddle to complete the task of planting 2,000 daffodils in Briantspuddle Woods. The job was made much easier by the major effort put in on Saturday by John Tozer, who could not join Sunday’s final push. The Parish Council would like to thank all parishioners who have helped with this project and in particular Phil Ventham for coming up with the idea and for organising the working party. It is hoped that all parishioners will enjoy this lasting tribute to the men who sacrificed so much.
Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle website: www.briantspuddle.info
10 75 December 2018 December 2018 uniforms, postcards and much more. We paid tribute to the fallen of the parish as we entered the hall, where their histories were on display. A thoroughly good time was enjoyed by those who came, so once again thanks to all who made this happen.
New Years Eve We’re planning another extravaganza to welcome in 2019. Yet again we will have the lovely Ian with his disco Night Train to keep us on our toes, a bar will be provided and possibly some nibbles. There will be games, cabaret and general mayhem. All this will be occurring right on your doorstep so you won’t need to walk far to get home. The doors will open at 8.30, but we will need a general idea of numbers attending so you will no doubt be pestered by organisers to commit yourselves.
Finally I would like to take this opportunity to commend and congratulate all the members of The Village Hall Committee (and our minutes secretary) for their steadfast good sense, their commitment to the Charity and its aims, and their good humoured approach to the ‘job’. I also want to thank all those who proffer willing help to the charity and those who support events (fundraising or otherwise) with cheerfulness and goodwill. We wish you all a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and look forward to another productive and successful year in 2019.
New Group Tuesdays 7.30pm Call Jenn on 07960 6545630
Bere Regis Sports Club Puddletown First School Mondays 7.30pm North St Bere Regis Dorchester Road Call Julie on Puddletown 07871 821928
74 11 December 2018 December 2018 AFFPUDDLE CHURCH NEWS BRIANTSPUDDLE AND AFFPUDDLE NEWS AFFPUDDLE CHURCH ROTAS VILLAGE HALL NEWS Sidesmen, Lesson Readers, Readings, Intercessors and Chalice Hall Floor The hall has been greatly enhanced by the Date Time Sidesmen Lesson Readers Readings renovation and rejuvenation it has received. With curtains washed and ironed (thanks Bob) 2nd December 11.30am A Armitage A Armitage 1 Thess 3: 9-end cobwebs and dust removed and curtains re-hung, First Sunday A Grindrod E Moriarty Luke 21: 25-36 (thanks Andrea, Angie, Stuart and Allan). There is of Advent most definitely a bit more of the wow factor when you enter the building now. 9th December 9.15am P Haigh E Badcock Phil1: 3-11
Second Sunday M Cropper M Cropper Luke 3: 1-6 of Advent Artsreach, ‘The Gathering’
16th December 8am R Killer R Killer Phil 4: 4-7 What a splendid day that was, and what an immense amount of effort went into it from all concerned. State of Play Arts brought the BEST performance we have Third Sunday Celebrant Celebrant Luke 3: 7-18 seen from Artsreach so far. The film they made using words directly from letters of Advent and diaries of local women whose experiences were linked yet so diverse was
thoughtful, ingenious and totally captivating in its’ originality. 19th December 6.30pm Lesson Readers and Readings etc tba Parish Carol The play based on two local soldiers’ lives, experiences and deaths held the entire Service audience enthralled from beginning to end. It was a truly moving and meaningful experience and culminated in a descendant of one of the men telling us about 23rd December 10am Benefice Eucharist at Affpuddle the family. Fourth Sunday Andrea Smith Allan Smith Heb 10: 5-10 Jenny Beedle is our Artsreach promoter and her hard work and dedication is very of Advent D Payne M Menzies Luke 1: 39-45 much appreciated by the Hall Committee and those who attended this event in
particular. We must also thank those who helped with the tea, the setting up, 25th December 9.15am S Sanderson S Moriarty Heb 1: 1-4 decorating and taking down, and especially those who rose to the challenge of Christmas Day C Parker S Sanderson John 1: 1-14 knitting poppies and sewing them together to decorate the hall. A whole team of
dedicated helpers made it a real tribute to those heroic men who sacrificed their 30th December 10am Benefice Eucharist at Affpuddle lives. We will remember them. 1st Christmas S Sanderson Bere Regis Nominee Col 3: 12-17
E Whatley S Sanderson Luke 2: 41-end Tea Dance and Exhibition
6th January 11.30am A Grindrod R Prideaux Eph 3: 1-12 I am writing this the morning following this event. Our second act of remembrance The Epiphany R Prideaux A Grindrod Matt 2: 1-12 was to emulate the type of ‘party’ that would have celebrated the end of hostilities and the beginning of the peace. We remembered with poetry and piping, and we celebrated with singing and dancing. Members of the community brought along beautiful and interesting artefacts including posters, trench art,
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Intercessions Chalice 2nd December Celebrant F Masheder 9th December J Haigh J Haigh 16th December Celebrant R Killer 23rd December M Menzies M Menzies 25th December Celebrant S Sanderson E Whatley 30th December E Whatley S Sanderson
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Date: Flowers: Cleaning:
1 December Advent Amanda Parker 8 December Advent Erica Moriarty 15 December Advent Amanda Parker 22/23 December Decorate Church for Christmas 29 December Sue Taylor Sue Taylor 5 Jan. 2019 Anne Forty Anne Forty
Amanda and I would like to thank all of you who work so hard to keep the church looking so clean and well cared for with lovely flowers arrangements throughout the year. We send our very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. Elizabeth Whatley and Amanda Parker
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Sundays 10.30am Morning Service taken each week by visiting preachers. Mondays at 7pm STS (Search the Scriptures) Youth meeting Tuesdays at 9.15am (during term time) Chapel Toddler Group Tuesdays at 7.30pm Bible Study and Prayer
On Sunday 2nd December at 10.30am we will again be having a baptismal service. Two of our members will be making this public confession of their faith in Jesus, so fulfilling His command to ‘believe and be baptised’. These services are always very joyful occasions, visitors are most welcome. Please join us for our Christmas services too. Christmas Carol Service: 16th December at 6.30pm Christmas Day : Short Family Service at 10.30am
The Perfect Place
The pains are getting stronger all the time, I am cold, cold and tired. I stretch myself and arch to ease my back, but it’s impossible to get comfortable.
Joseph looks so tired. He’s afraid. Afraid that I shall give birth to this baby while I’m still on the donkey. But I know You have a plan, Lord.
Poor Joseph, poor dear Joseph. We’ve only known each other a short time, and I seem to have brought him nothing but grief. No one else believed me, Joseph. They insist this child belongs to another man. Together we have suffered strife of tongues. The gossips had their day.
Is my little one determined to be born tonight. Everything is waiting at home, the crib Joseph has carved ...the soft linen I have put ready.
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But You, O Lord, You have a perfect plan.
No room, no room. We are refused everywhere we go. My heart is aching for my husband, I see the disappointment in his face. I know he is doing his best’. And You, O Lord have a perfect plan. Lord God, you sent an angel to tell me I should carry your Son, but where can I lay his head? Have you planned a great room, a palace for his birth, Will there be lambs’ wool for his bed, and servants to fetch and carry? Small load £80 Large load £175 Yes ...these are the things befitting a king.
Is this it? Is this the place? I lay my tired body on the straw. The beasts of burden watch over me ... their warm silver breath hangs in the chilly air. Joseph attends to my needs. O Lord, surely this is not part of your plan? Do you mean this to be the place where the King of kings is born,
Shall men say of him, “He was born in a stable ...?” Pam Weaver When you respond to advertisers, do please tell them you saw their advert in this magazine - it helps them monitor the ‘He came down to earth from heaven .....’ effectiveness of their advert and helps us generate more We all know that Christmas is about Jesus’ birth. But in all the fun and celebration, or for some people in the loneliness and heartache, it’s so easy to advertising revenue!! lose sight of why Jesus was born. Jesus’ birth is all about God’s good news for us, and Christmas is for saying thank you to God for giving His own son. It’s also time to remember that when Jesus was thirty-three years old He gave His life for us, so that those who believe in Him might receive new life. Whenever we see suffering in the world, or greed and selfishness causing problems in the home and in the nation, we see the results of people ignoring God. And all of us are part of this. No one is so good they don’t need Jesus – no one is too bad to be turned away by Him. We all need forgiveness and the new life only God can give.
Today God wants you to have the power to live up to His standards. This is the best Christmas invitation you are ever going to receive.
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Just a Smile At a school Nativity Play in Derby, three six year old were cast as the Kings. Presenting their gifts at the stable, the first said: “Gold”, the second: “Myrrh, and the third: “And Frank sent this.” Junk Male. From the newsletter of Hillmorton Parish Church: ‘Christmas Fayre’. “A good chance to get rid of anything unwanted: Bring your husbands.” Joyce Healey
BERE HEATH METHODIST CHAPEL
We have quite a lot happening during December and leading up to Christmas.
Our first Service in December is on Sunday the 2rd at 3.00pm and will be led by Rev Peter Clark. Join us at this Advent time.
Our Christmas party Buggies and Brunch is on Saturday 15th December 10.30am -12.00.
On Tuesday 18th December starting at 7.00pm is our Carol Service. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a torch in the evening as it is very dark down here. Our January Covenant Service is on Sunday 6th January, and will be led by Rev John Walker. For more information contact the stewards: Karen Smith (01929 471339), or Caroline Harrison (01929 471378).
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18 67 December 2018 December 2018 LYTCHETT-LINE OUTINGS CLUB
Salisbury Cathedral Christmas Carol Concert – Wednesday 12 December N.B. After running the LLOC for the last 18 years I’ve decided that this will be the last outing that I organise. Thank you all of you who’ve been on trips – what fun we’ve had – and only 6 wet days in all that time! I’ve found someone who’s considering taking on the future running of the club, providing enough Members will let them have the contact details in the Club’s database. Please let me know if you’re happy for me to pass your details over, or not. Thank you all. Just 6 tickets left available as I write for our last outing of the year, to Salisbury Cathedral’s Christmas Carol Concert, so please don’t leave it too late to book and risk disappointment. These Christmas Carol Concerts are only open to groups and are similar to the famous ‘Lessons and Carols’ from King’s College, Cambridge. At 14.00 The Cathedral Choristers and the Men’s Choir combine to give a magnificent choral concert that benefits from the cathedral’s wonderful acoustics. Following the Concert we’ll enjoy mulled wine and mince pies in the Cloisters. You’ll be able to combine the concert with a optional 60 min Cathedral Floor Tour at 12.00 at no extra cost, or enjoy a 90 min tour of the Cathedral Tower at 11.30, if you’re fit and can manage the 332 steps!, for £13.50 extra, The Refectory will be open for lunch. The excellent Salisbury Christmas Market will also be open, so you could opt for Christmas shopping before the Cathedral Tour, or miss the tour and spend more time at the market and shops! There’s also the option to visit ‘Arundells’, Edward Heath’s former home, and the National Trust’s ‘Mompesson House’, both in the Cathedral Close. The total price, including a transept seat, the coach, concert entrance and (optional) cathedral tour, is £25 each. We’ll leave Lytchett Matravers (free Parking) at 09.00 on Wednesday 12 December and return from the Cathedral at 16.00, to be back home, full of Christmas spirits, at c.17.15.
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BERE REGIS NEWS BERE REGIS SPORTS CLUB
BERE REGIS PARISH COUNCIL Website: www.bereregis.com OPENING TIMES Chairman: Ian Ventham 471480 [email protected] The Sports Club regular opening times are as follows: Vice Chairman: Robin Pitcher 472151 [email protected] Friday 7.30 p.m. Saturday 4.30 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Parish Clerk: Amanda 472327 [email protected] Opening times may vary due to televised sport, please check the BRSC website Crocker for details of any such changes. The clubhouse is available for functions e.g. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Wakes. Websites: www.bereregisparishcouncil.co.uk For further info please contact Andy Kent, [email protected] or Tel. www.bereregis.org 01929 471079
The Parish Council met on Thursday 8th November 2018 at the Drax Hall. The next meeting will be on Thursday 13th December at the Sports Club, starting at 7pm. Christmas and New Year Opening Times All parishioners are very welcome to attend and to take the opportunity to raise any matters or concerns at the start of the meeting. Christmas Eve 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Boxing Day Midday to 7 p.m. New Years Eve 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Committee would like to send Christmas good wishes to
everyone, in the hope that your Festive Season is decorated with happiness. Neighbourhood Plan
Progress continues on this and we are currently approaching the end of Purbeck District Council’s consultation period. We are still on course for holding the Could the ALEXANDER referendum on the Plan in the Spring of 2019. Over the coming months, articles explaining specific areas of the Plan in more depth, will be published separately in TECHNIQUE help you? the Parish Magazine. You can also view all documents on the Parish Council Website here: https://www.bereregisparishcouncil.co.uk/projects/neighbourhood -plan/. Learning the technique will enable you to
realise that the way you stand & move can Remembrance be the cause of pain & tension
Two separate events commemorating the 100 Year Anniversary of the end of The BMJ gave WWI were held on Sunday 11th AT positive November and we had a great turnout results in their to both. The annual parade to the Church took place in the morning, Back Pain trial followed by the Church service and wreath laying. We were very pleased to 01929 298 323 welcome the Deputy Lord Lieutenant 0770 441 9200 Mrs Sarah Irwin as our guest this year. In Jeannette Martin MSTAT
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the evening our Beacon was lit at 7.05pm as part of the National Beacon Lighting Ceremony and accompanied by the church bells ringing, and then this was followed by refreshments at the Scout Hut.
Christmas Trees
The Christmas trees have been ordered and will be delivered during the first week of December. We will notify everyone via Facebook as soon as they are available 100gm/4oz butter for collection. There will also be some extras available for people who didn’t manage to pre-order one, on a first-come, first-served basis.
100g/4oz caster sugar 1 egg yolk School Grant 225g/8oz plain flour sifted We were delighted to approve a grant application from Bere Regis School for £375 to cover half the cost of the Life Education Van. This provides a valuable 1 teaspoon chestnut puree (either sweet or natural) resource for the school, informing and educating their students in a variety of ways.
Baking sheets, greased. Oven 150-160C 300-325F gas mark 2-3 Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, add egg yolk, flour Open Spaces and lastly the puree. Kneed together thoroughly. The wildlife and Environment Group had a successful work party on Saturday 3rd Roll out on a floured board and cut into approx 2” rounds or November. Working with the lengthsman, the area adjacent to the road water drain into the stream close to the seat on the streamside walk at the beginning of stars. Place them on the baking tray and bake for approx 30mins the boardwalk has been built up to a level area and the vegetation on the south side of the stream cleared. This will provide a more attractive view across Souls until the biscuits are golden brown. Moor to the school and the new pond.
Winter Management Plan We have recently reviewed and updated our winter maintenance plan, making sure we are ready for any eventualities if we get a spell of adverse weather over the winter. We are currently ensuring all grit bins are full and ready to be used. If there is a spell of snow or heavy ice, these can be used to make the paths more accessibl. We would encourage all residents to try and clear the areas near to their house and particularly help any elderly or vunerable neighbours if possible.
Bryan Benjafield
64 21 December 2018 December 2018 PURBECK DISTRICT COUNCIL REPORT
Free XMAS Car parking in Purbeck Starting on 1 December, Purbeck shoppers and visitors will be able to enjoy some free parking in the run-up to Christmas. Purbeck District Council and Wareham Town Council will be supporting traders on Small Business Saturday, 1 December, with free parking in the District and Town Council car parks at Bonnets Lane; Connegar Lane; Howards Lane; Streche Road; and the Rempstone Centre, Wareham; and at West Street, Corfe Castle. The councils will also be waiving parking charges in their Wareham car parks on Saturday 22, Sunday 23 and Monday 24 December. Free parking will also be available in Corfe Castle West Street car park on Saturdays 8, 15 and 22 December. Swanage Town Council will be providing free parking in its Broad Road and Main Beach long stay car parks on all the Saturdays in December and the first Saturday in January. On the other days in December, parking will be £1 per day in these two car parks. Norden car park near Corfe Castle, and Dorset County Council-owned car parks at the Quay and St Johns Hill, Wareham are not included in the free parking offer.
The end of an era The Council will cease to exist as of 1st April 2019 although bizarrely elections for the new Council will not take place until Thursday May 2nd. Although the Council will not exist its functions will continue with the new Council, and the changes should not be obvious to the public. Local buildings will generally be retained to provide speedy access to the public but there will be a major rationalisation of assets, including buildings, to ensure we achieve better and more effective use of both buildings and the multiple IT systems.
Surgery Surgeries are held on the first Saturday of every month. These are held at the communal Lounge in Turberville Court in Bere Regis from 09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. If you have any questions or queries related to the business of Purbeck District Council please do come along. If anyone wants to contact me and cannot get to the surgery my email address is [email protected].
Peter Wharf - District Councillor
22 63 December 2018 December 2018 to take up a partnership at another Practice. We all wish her well in her new role. DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL REPORT
Carers’ Meeting The new “Dorset Council” The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 18th at 2.pm. Please see Following his appointment as the Chief Executive of notice board in the Surgery, or speak to Jo or Mechelle for exact details. Dorset Council, Matt Prosser is starting the design of the rest of the management structure of the Council. As the Cabinet Member for workforce I am working Staff Training closely with him planning the next Phase of Please note that the Surgery will be closed for staff training on the following dates : interviews for the senior executive positions as well as planning out the structure of the organisation going Thursday December 20th from 1.00-2.00pm forward. We have agreed there will be four Executive Directors, plus the Director of Public Thursday 17th January 2019 from 3.30-6.30pm Health, who is shared with the other single authority; If you require urgent medical attention that cannot wait until the Surgery re-opens Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. The four please call 111. In an emergency please call 999. Directors will be responsible for Children’s Services; Adult Services; Place; and Corporate Services. The Executive Director responsible for Corporate Services will
probably be the Chief Operating Officer and will be the designated Chief Christmas and New Year Closing Times Finance Officer. The Surgery will be closed: The work on bringing the services together is being referred to as convergence which will produce considerable savings primarily by the removal of duplication. Tuesday December 25th, 2018 However, even greater savings will be from what is termed transformation arising Wednesday December 26th, 2018 from flatter organisation structures, and doing things differently. This will, however, take a few years to fully realise these savings.
Tuesday January 1st, 2019, There will be walk-in sessions on the morning of Thursday, Dec 27th , and the usual Dorset County Museum one on Wednesday Jan 2nd, 2019.
I am a Trustee of the Museum on behalf of Dorset County Council. In my role I have helped the organisation modernise its business processes and assisted in two Repeat Medication major projects. The first is building a new museum with grant aid from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Please ensure that any repeat medication - especially special orders, are the second was requested in plenty of time allowing a little more than the usual two full working the Dippy on Tour days. project which was We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our patients a ‘Happy Christmas a success beyond and a Healthy New Year’. our wildest dreams. At the recent 2018 Dorset Tourism Awards, for Dippy on Tour the Museum won both the ‘Tourism Event of the Year’ category and the overall ‘Outstanding Contribution to Dorset Tourism 2018’ award. We are very proud of this for the pleasure it gave to thousands of children (as well as adults) and the estimated
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£2Million injection it gave to the Dorset economy. Hopefully this link will work to show this. AUTUMN LEAVES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eXtZiRMrRw OVER 50’S CLUB
Surgery We had another great afternoon at the Autumn Leaves Club this month. Hilary Foggo from Age Concern Dorchester gave Surgeries are held on the first Saturday of every month. These are held at the us proof that “Laughter is the best medicine”. communal Lounge in Turberville Court in Bere Regis from 09.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. If you cannot make one of these please email me and I will arrange to come She shared some good jokes, stories and pictures with the members, and left around to see you. If you have any questions or queries related to the business of them with smiles on their faces to take home. We meet again on the 12th Dorset County Council please come along. If anyone wants to contact me and December when we will have a musical afternoon with a group of ladies who cannot get to the surgery my email address is [email protected]. sing with “Canzonetta." Peter Wharf, County Councillor I can assure you that it will be something to look forward to. Why don’t YOU come along and see for yourself? If you do join us, you can be sure of a warm welcome and an excellent afternoon tea. Find a friend to come with you and join the nice th OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN -- YOU HAVE A ladies and gentlemen at the Scout Hut on Wednesday 12 December at 2.30. VOICE BERE REGIS We hope that most parish residents will be aware that over the last few years we SURGERY NEWS have been writing a Neighbourhood Plan. I suspect that many people will be saying to themselves “What’s this got to do with us?” You might be tempted to think that it’s all a load of irrelevant local authority mumbo jumbo, and anyway ‘they’, whoever ‘they’ may be will get on and do whatever ‘they’ want to do, Dispensary Queries/ regardless of us. Telephone Calls Well, the plan will affect Please note, from Monday 12th everyone living in Bere November the Dispensary will only be Regis in one way or taking telephone calls between 2.00 another, and, actually, in and 3.00pm May 2019, all of us will have a vote on it in a Please call 01929 471268 and choose Option 2
parish wide referendum. So, to help people better Flu Vaccinations understand what is proposed in the plan, we A reminder to our over 65s who have not yet had a flu vaccination – we still have will be publishing a series some vaccines available and it is not too late to have one. Please contact of articles to try to explain Reception to make your appointment. different aspects. For those who want to learn more for themselves you can find the whole plan and Dr Stephanie Pennell all the supporting documentation on our website at www.bereregisparishcouncil.co.uk/neighbourhood-plan-september-2018-update It is with great sadness that we report that Dr Pennell will be leaving us in January
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07788 185048 Paul Martin In this first article we want to touch on what we are trying to achieve with this plan. Electrics 01929 289323 In subsequent months we will cover: [email protected] What housing developments are proposed in and around the village
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Emergency call-out Service What Are We Trying To Achieve? Additions and Alterations to Existing The Parish Council set out a vision for the future of our parish. We said that Installations Our vision is to sustain a safe and lively parish community, centred on the village Portable Appliance of Bere Regis. Testing And to achieve this, we formulated six key objectives: No VAT – Fully Insured Part P Compliant Facilitate the development of a sufficient quantity of new housing to meet Free Estimates local demand, with a range of affordable, shared ownership, and market All Work Guaranteed properties.
Ensure that new housing is designed to fit well with the local streetscape and blend with the vernacular architecture.
Ensure that new developments integrate well with existing housing in order Dorchester to maintain a strong sense of community.
Framing Support and sustain existing community facilities and services, including social, sporting and leisure facilities plus medical and emergency services. Picture and framing service This plan also supports the provision of a new community hall and further with a wide selection of recreational opportunities. mounts and frames. Support existing and new employment opportunities in the parish. Open most days but best call first before making a Protect and enhance our environment including support for local wildlife habitats, Local Green Spaces and public rights of way special trip. In recommending that about 105 new homes be built on 5 sites we have tried to [email protected] achieve a balance between an acceptable and sustainable level of development without overwhelming and destroying the nature of our community. The Old School House We are very conscious that the plan will bring changes, which are often difficult Tincleton DT2 8QR for people to accept, but the absence of a plan will leave us vulnerable to whatever developers may choose to bring forward, which could include far 01305 848909 greater numbers of homes than the 105 we are proposing. We also wanted, as far as we are able, to make sure that the new homes fit well
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with the present style of housing, particularly in the developments close to the present Conservation Area. We have chosen sites which are as close as possible to the village centre, so that a sense of community is maintained and we don’t end up with straggling development too far outside the village. We are anxious not just to sustain existing community facilities, but to improve them if possible. There will be more on that in a future article. Please be aware though, that we can’t magically produce new shops. Premises have to be available and business people have to be certain that a new venture will see enough customers to thrive. Finally, we have been anxious to protect and enhance our local green environment. The Parish Council’s acquisition of Souls Moor and the green space near the stream, coupled with Dr Brian May’s woodland plantations has, we believe, already added hugely to the beauty of our environment and facilities. We aim, through the plan, to add more to areas of open green space, and that in turn should allow us to improve recreational facilities still further. In future articles we will develop these themes in more detail. In the meantime, please take a look at the plan itself and the FAQs which are on the website at www.bereregisparishcouncil.co.uk Ian Ventham
26 59 December 2018 December 2018 MILBORNE MOVIES
Milborne Movies are showing ‘The Greatest Showman’ on December 7th,. Doors and Bar open at 7.00pm and the film starts at 7.30 pm.
This is a musical many people have asked for, with songs written by Oscar and Tony Award-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. It tells the story of P.T.Barnum and stars Hugh Jackman. Here are excerpts from a review by Doug Jamieson for the Jam Report. ‘...musicals are often crafted for pure cinematic entertainment. They’re here to dazzle and delight with glitz, glamour, and, of course, a whole swag of song-and- dance numbers. And that’s precisely what you’ll get with The Greatest Showman – a film that’s as big and extravagant as musicals get. It’s basically Moulin Rouge meets Chicago, with a detour into La La Land territory… Jackman….once again cements his status as the best song-and-dance man in the business. His impressive vocal ability is matched equally by his phenomenal dance skills, and he turns on that Jackman charm that you cannot help but fall for. His Barnum is flawed but well-intentioned, and it’s hard not to cheer for the showman to succeed.’
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This year, as for the past few years, I have held a Christmas card design competition for local schools. All the school in the constituency are invited to submit their designs, and then the best are chosen by a local artist. These are then made into my Christmas cards that are sent all across the constituency to charities, libraries, business and organisations. Look out for them! One of the most enjoyable aspects of my job is when I get the chance to visit schools in the constituency, or speak to them when they visit Parliament. I was delighted that my office were able to arrange for one of our local schools, Bearwood School, to not only visit the Houses of Parliament, but also go into Downing Street and stand by the famous door of Number 10. Parliament has been very eventful recently, but I have also been continuing with my constituency visits and surgeries. In Westminster I recently attended a Wildlife Trust reception and met young people from across the country involved in local wildlife trusts to hear their views about the natural environment. I was also pleased to be part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy project. This is a network of forest conservation initiatives to mark Her Majesty's lifetime of service to the Commonwealth. I was given 5 trees to be planted in the constituency - two silver birch, two rowan, and a hazel which will be planted in the constituency. Many people have written to me about the availability of diabetes glucose monitoring so that they no longer have to prick their finger multiple times a day. I was really pleased by the recent government announcement that Flash monitors will now be funded so that they are available for everyone who is eligible. This will make life for people with type 1 diabetes much easier. However you are celebrating, whether with friends or family, I wish you all a happy Christmas and a peaceful new year. I will be continuing my regular surgeries around the constituency; please do get in touch if you would like to meet or need my help with any particular issue. You can email me on [email protected] or contact my office on 01202 624216. You can also follow what I’ve been doing on Twitter @Michael4MDNP or Facebook www.facebook.com/michael4MDNP
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BERE REGIS HISTORY SOCIETY
We had our first meeting in the Drax LOCAL MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT Hall on 17th October and a nice number attended, which means that Michael Tomlinson MP [email protected] we will have the hall on the third holds regular surgeries Wednesday of the month. The in the constituency. For 01202 624216 introduction and thanks for attending, details of forthcoming was followed by a brief view of our www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk future plans, such as visits, guest surgeries or to make an speakers and a plan to determine the appointment, please @Michael4MDNP origins of Bere Regis, particularly contact his office. where ancient-finds "hot spots" are located for further study. A Time-Line illustration was shown, going from the Palaeolithic all the way to the 20th century, giving international, national and local events. Also some previously unseen and unpublished documents and two poster prints of aerial views of the village were shown. Next there was a report on an archaeological report of an excavation in Bere Regis this summer, where Iron Age burial pots were found on the western slopes of Guide Price - £325,000 Barrow Hill. There have now been eight pots found in a space of a line of just over HOUSE FOR SALE 2m long aligned with the "butts" on that hill. Secondly almost 400 pieces of Romano-British pottery were shown that had been found in the same general Rental considered area over the last ten years. That section was ended by the throwing on the floor Available Spring 2019 of a modern flower-pot to show how many pieces come from just one smashed Initial expressions of interest invited pot. Respectfully separated from that, a complete Romano-British pot, on loan from a Midlands History Society, was shown and examined. After an interval, for snacks and drinks, we had a slide show of pictures taken in Semi-detached, three 1976 when views around the village were shown taken during that hot summer. bedroom house, West The November meeting (at the time of writing) will be for members to bring their own garden finds to show and for their oldest items to be identified. The Street. December meeting will be another eclectic grouping of subjects. Perfect location for all New members are always welcome. village amenities John Pitfield, Project Secretary Immaculate kitchen and bathroom. Contact: Adjacent garage and parking [email protected]
56 29 December 2018 December 2018 BERE REGIS SCOUT GROUP ROGS Zoom Trophy 2018
Group News 29 ROGS members and 5 guests enjoyed the rolling The launch of our very exciting expedition to Borneo was recently attended by fairways of Lyme Regis for the penultimate game of the lots of Scouts, Explorers and their parents to find out what it planned for the trip season. The weather hit us with everything, rainy squalls, which takes place in the summer of 2021. We will be visiting the Sun Bears, the howling wind, rainbows and great sunny spells. As Orang-utans and going on river safaris before learning how to survive in the rain always, the day was started with an FA cup style live forest ahead of a 5 day trek to the other side of the island. We will meet a tribe draw which again threw up some fantastic groupings. who live in the rain forest but very close to civilisation to see how they live with Although the ROGS toiled in the changing conditions, still returning some fantastic the two hugely different cultures. We will be doing lots of fund raising over the scores which proves that the standard of golf within the ROGS is going from coming years to make this trip possible for all who wish to go. Please do strength to strength. In 3rd position was your Captain scoring 36 points, in second continue to support the Group, there will be lots of Breakfast Cafes, a monthly position on countback and continuing his fantastic form for the season was Mark numbers club, bingo nights and lots of social events to come along to. If you “The Gunslinger” Clapcott with a fantastic 38 points, and the winner of the Zoom would like to help with fund raising – you only commit what you can – then Trophy was Jim “The Arm” Corbin again with 38 points. please get in touch.
The nearest the pins were won by your Captain and “The Arm” Corbin, nearest the pin in 2 was won by Simon Bruard, finally the longest drive competition was Explorer News won by Kris “Mukka” Meehan The Explorers have been expanding on their ‘skills for life’ during several themed There were and impressive six 2’s scored on the day, from your Captain, Julian weeks at the Scout hut. During the ‘Battle of Trafalgar’ Night, two Explorer teams Flower, 2 by “The Arm” Corbin, Matt March and a guest Neil Roff. known as the ‘French’ and the ‘British’ sailors played against each other in a series of tasks. The final task was their own interpretations of the sailor’s The traditional blob money with the ROGS generosity (and lack of skills) raised a ‘Hornpipe’ dance in front of the judge, Admiral Horatio Ventham. fantastic £60 for the Captain’s Charities of Diabetes UK and Epilepsy taking the figure nearer the £2500 mark! ‘Halloween’ party night tested the Explorers creative knife skills I look forward to seeing you all at the final ROGS game at Weymouth GC on with a spot of pumpkin carving, November 23rd first tee off 10:30am. along with other traditional Captain Tiny spooky games. During the activity night themed ‘Dia de los Muertos’, Elliot set the task for four teams to design and make pizzas in the shape of a skull and to decorate them in the traditional Mexican way, but in this case using fruit and vegetables.
Three of the Kingsbere Explorers joined the Scout troop at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in the October break for an afternoon of paddle boarding and sailing. Many thanks to Andrea for organising this for the young people.
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Also in October, members of the Bere Regis WI attended the Dorset Federation of Women’s Institutes Annual Meeting held at the Lighthouse in Poole. Here we, DofE activities along with several other WIs, we were pleased to receive a certificate from During the October half term holiday, National Federation of Women’s Institutes to commemorate our Centenary. The three Explorers took part in a practice awards were presented by the High Sheriff of Dorset, Mrs Jacqueline Swift, who Silver DofE expedition with some of offered a brief insight into this ancient role. the members from the Wareham Our November meeting is a demonstration on making “Sweet Treats for Explorer Unit. They hiked for 3 days, Christmas”. Look out for the products of our labours in the month ahead! and camped for 2 nights, in the beautiful New Forest. Well done to Guests are always welcome. To find out about future meetings, or if you would Benji, Becky and Edward for like any further information about the WI, please contact: Eileen Salisbury on completing this part of the award.
01929 472022 or Di Pitts on 01929 471322. Scout News
President - Mark Teed R O G S It has been a varied programme this term Captain - Dean Merritt which has included a sailing trip at the Portland c/o Mr G R Storey, Secretary Vice - Ian Spalding Olympic Sailing Academy – were we got out 9 Boswells Close, Bere Regis, BH20 7JE Secretary - Guy Storey on the water in the glorious sunshine to learn to Telephone:- 01929 471041 Treasurer - Peter Cheeseman sail before jumping on a huge paddleboard for www.bereregis.com e-mail: [email protected] some fun and games – did we get wet – of Golf Days held every month, usually the last Friday, from February through to October. course we did! Another wet night was New members are invited to join. Contact Guy Storey – 471041 for membership forms and details. swimming at Milton Abbey pool for the staged swimming activity badge, fun in the hut making V E N U E S 2018 guys to burn on the bonfire, running stalls and Date Venue Trophy Winner games and donating the proceeds to another charity. . We had a safety night were we were 23rd February Paultons Golf Centre Members Challenge Peter Cheeseman quizzed on how to stay safe online and then 30th March Weymouth Golf Club GRS Trophy Cancelled decided our teams and menus for the cooking competition. We entered 3 teams into the th 27 April High Post Golf Club Jim Corbin Cup Jim Goodey District cooking competition held at Wareham 25th May Salisbury & South Wilts Golf Club Ex-Landlord’s Cup Dean Merritt Scout Hall before coming back to our own hut for a night of camping with of course hot th 29 June Manor House Golf Club President’s Cup Harry Smith chocolate and a camp fire.
27th July Wareham Golf Club Captain’s Cup Roger Johns 31st August Bath Golf Club Memorial Cup Julian Flower Cub News 28th September Rushmore Golf Club Whitbread Pairs Kris Meehan and Gordon The cubs visited the Shire Hall Courthouse Thursfield Museum in Dorchester and toured the old 26th October Lyme Regis Golf Club Zoom Trophy Jim Corbin courthouse and cells, with a few of them getting locked up – thankfully they were all Summer Tour – 15th -17th June 2018 AGM 7:00pm for 7:30pm Wednesday 7th November, Bere let out for good behaviour. They have Old Thorns Golf & Spa Hotel Regis Sports Club enjoyed messy activities and thank you for Autumn Tour - 13th – 22nd September Cup of Good Cheer & Presentation Evening – 8th December the turnout for the Remembrance Parade Belek, Turkey 2018 Dorset G&CC – despite the awful weather it was a record turn out so well done.
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Contact Us Beaver News If you would like to know more about the work of the Wildlife Group or to be To round off the first half term the Beavers put on a spectacular play of Arthur included on our mailing list, please contact: Conan Doyle's Lost World. They did brilliantly with acting, singing and puppeteering, and together we produced a great evening's entertainment and Tony Bates at [email protected] / 01929 471563 or raised some about £220 for the Explorers' Borneo fund. Many thanks to Bere Regis School or lending us the staging, and to all the leaders, young leaders, scouts and Mike Gee at [email protected] / 0775 988 4942. parents who helped, and all those who came to watch. This has given the beavers a massive confidence boost which will set them up for future activities in their lives. BERE REGIS WI A group of us also visited PGL in October, and tried out giant zip wire, climbing, archery, fencing, street surfing and much more! During our Centenary Celebrations in In November the focus for the colony has shifted towards the Faith badge, which August, we were reminded that one of fits well with the Remembrance Day activities for the First World War centenary the early meetings of the Bere Regis WI which we are all be marking as a Group. This includes a visit to the church and featured a talk on keeping rabbits. understanding about how the various things they see are used in worship. Perhaps in sub-conscience tribute to this, in our September meeting we welcomed We are also doing a winter night hike which the Young Leaders are organising, Lisa and her assistant Vicky from The Creature Teachers and some of their animals. along with craft and music projects to bring us to Christmas! Beavers is always fun, and very varied! Echo the barn owl, who has been raised by Lisa from a chick, broke the ice by
flying to each of the ladies in turn and landing on their arm. Next up were a milk snake and Zeb and Abe the bearded dragons, who were pleased to be stroked Scout Hut Hire by everyone who wished to. Ernie and Fraggle the ferrets needed more The Scout Hut is available for hire, particularly during the daytime – rates from encouragement, in the form of a special protein paste, to sit still but were equally £7.50 per hour. For more information, please contact Andrea Marshall on 01929 pleased to soak up as much attention as was offered. Last, but by no means least, 472588 or 0788 422 6445, [email protected] we met Zeus the unbelievably soft and docile chinchilla.
All the animals, some of which had been rescued and some re-homed, were a credit to Lisa and Vicky. They were all content and comfortable with being Logs for Sale handled and in great condition. Lisa and Vicky were excellent, knowledgeable Bags of seasoned logs are £30.00 and bundles of kindling are £1.00 Proceeds to speakers who passed on a wealth of information about the creatures in a Group Funds – contact Bernie Lightfoot on 01929 472007. humourous and engaging manner.
In October, we gave a warm welcome to Mechelle, our surgery nurse from the Contact us Bere Regis practice who, it seemed, already knew almost every lady in the room – and their husbands, children and grandchildren. If anyone would like further information about Bere Regis Scout Group or the In addition to performing duties within the surgery, Mechelle is often out and Kingsbere Explorer Scout Unit, all the contact details for the individual sections about in the community, delivering care within people’s homes, and this was the (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers) are available in the village directory at the focus of her presentation to the group. In particular, Mechelle focused on a new back of this magazine. General enquiries and offers of help/assistance: Neal Unitt initiative recently launched by the practice – a home health check. This is aimed -Jones on 01929 472273. at patients with documented long term health conditions and anyone aged over Scout Group Publicity: Andrea Marshall on 01929 472588 and Helen Unitt-Jones on sixty five who wishes to take part, with the objective of identifying where the 01929 472273. practice can offer advice and assistance and perhaps therefore reduce the burden on carers and even prevent hospital admissions.
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BERE REGIS WILDLIFE AND BERE REGIS AND DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT GROUP TWINNING ASSOCIATION
Join Us on our Conservation Working ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND Parties QUIZ FEBRUARY 2019 Please come and join us at the next Working Party – The Bere Regis and District Twinning Association are Saturday 1st December - many hands make for light holding their Annual General Meeting on Monday work; all are welcome (under 16s should be 11th February 2019 at 7 p.m. Straight after the AGM, at 7.30 p.m we will be holding accompanied by an adult). No experience is required, there’s a friendly crowd a quiz and raffle. All are welcome. and it is great fun too! Or, just pop along and find out more about what we are doing. Venue will be published in the January Parish Magazine. We will meet by the stream bridge near to the Scout Hut, Elder Road at 10am or If you are interested in joining the Twinning Association, please email you can find us along the river. We normally finish about 12.30. If you have some [email protected] for details. loppers or hand saws please bring them with you – if you don’t, no problem we’ll have some spares along with other tools. Our efforts are helping to conserve the best of what is already present along the riverside walkway and is intended to November 11th. 2018. BERE REGIS JOINS WITH CÉRENCES make the area even more wildlife friendly. TO REMEMBER Further work parties will be held in the New Year, dates to be announced. A delegation of fourteen
Our November work party people led by Ian Ventham, concentrated on repairing an as Chairman of the Parish area of eroded river bank around Council, and Roger Angel, a storm water outfall near to the Chairman of the Bere Regis kick about area. The work Twinning Association and involved driving stakes into the Chairman of the Dorset river edge, cutting willow stems Twinning Associations, and weaving them through the attended the stakes and backfilling the area Commemoration for the end with surplus material from when of the First World War in our the pond was dug on Souls Moor. twin village of Cérences. You can see us in action in the photo. Invited by the Mayor M. Jean- Paul Payan and the Jumelage
of Cérences, this was a formal reciprocal visit following 2014 Help Us Record Ancient and Veteran Trees when they came to us. At the time of writing we are about to have our first session identifying and We all felt that being a part of recording ancient and veteran trees in the Parish. We’ll let you know how it went their community for this event next month. We hope to have further sessions. If you would like to be kept informed gave us a greater insight into by email, please let mike or Tony know. And, if you know of any old trees you think living in an occupied land, the are valuable let us know and we will take a look at them. desperation and privation of life
52 33 December 2018 December 2018 in the First World War as well as the great cost to their commune in losing 68 young 2 The Old Stables, Manor Farm Road, Bere Regis, BH20 7HD men from a community so similar to Bere Regis. We attended their exhibition and [email protected] a lecture, as well as a civic dinner. Gifts were exchanged and the short speeches from Ian, Roger and Jean-Paul spoke of the past and strength of the future that is 01929 471023 www.bereregisdental.co.uk the real reason for the bonds that Twinning provides. On Remembrance Sunday we Bere Regis Dental Practice are a private dental were part of their Parade to practice with over 20 years experience and a Church for a sung Mass friendly atmosphere. followed by the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial, We offer a caring, gentle and professional service GENERAL that our patients from all across the county have our poppies alongside their DENTISTRY & come to appreciate. flowers. Our National Anthem HYGIENE had been sung in church. The children of the Cérences’ GUM FREE Dental Treatment RECESSION schools read their roll of the for children under 10 dead, so many family names AND that are familiar to our Twinning REVERSAL years old members, and the children TEETH FREE/EASY parking sang the Marseillaise before releasing balloons, each with the name of a fallen WHITENING soldier. It was a very moving sight watching so many red, white and blue balloons Maintenance plans are rising into a blue sky above the church. DENTAL available from only IMPLANTS £16.50 per month - visit Four of us attended the annual lunch of The Veterans Association, the equivalent our website for more information of our Royal British Legion. A great honour and a great strain on our French as no one there spoke English.
In his report for the Jumelage de Cérences, Arnaud Dechen, their President wrote, ‘…..nous avons surtout organise ce week-end avec tout notre coeur, simplicité et amitié.’
Simple, from our hearts and with love. Judy Newton See the centre pages of this magazine for a full colour spread of photos.
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The members of Kingsbere Quilters would like to thank everyone who supported our coffee morning and display of work, which we held in the Scout Hut on 20th October. It was so nice to see so many visitors. We raised over £450 from the donations and sales. The money is being shared between the Poole Hospital Cancer Treatment Trust and
Cancer Research UK. Again many thanks for your generosity. Diane Edmonds, Treasurer/ Secretary
Our fabulous band of volunteer Parish Magazine distributors will be calling on you during the next couple of months to collect your subscription for the coming year. The price remains at £8 for the year. If you prefer, you can purchase your copy (75p) from the village shop each month.
50 35 December 2018 December 2018 DORSET TRADING STANDARDS NEWS FROM BERE REGIS PRIMARY AND PRE-SCHOOL Dorset County Council Trading Standards Service check and approve businesses so you don’t have to. Southbrook, Bere Regis, BH20 7DB 01929 471334 For more information visit www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk or call 08454 040506. Bere Regis School Apprentice Afternoons: ‘It To report or seek advice about problems you have experienced when dealing with a trader call 08454 040506. inspires me!’ Apprentice Afternoons are a new educational event that run National Consumer Week is an annual campaign which aims to raise awareness once a month at Bere Regis Primary School. We do this of consumer issues, rights and resources available to help people when they need because it helps us to learn new skill (such as knitting, sign it. Every year the campaign covers a different topic, and this year the theme is language, golf, drawing, singing, cooking, origami, first aid). These are run by online marketplaces, specifically focussing on those that sell goods. teachers and parents that are kind-hearted enough to give up their time to help us learn a new skill. We really enjoy them and we would like to learn some more, This year’s campaign will be launching on the 26th November; ‘Cyber Monday’ a different skills. big pre-Christmas shopping day where there will be millions of people shopping online, including using online marketplaces. Online shopping is now a big part of It was fun to work with different age groups and everyday life in the UK. In 2016, £154 billion was spent on the internet in the UK, children we wouldn’t normally see. We got to know and the vast majority of consumers (84%) are considered online shoppers. This shift each other better and each and every one of us to online spending is increasing, and while many online sales will be with learnt new skills to use. It is a really fun afternoon established businesses, a significant proportion are from small or private sellers via because we get to choose from a range of activities online marketplaces. While there are also benefits, people are having a range of which we don’t always get the chance to do in problems when using online marketplaces. The main issues consumers reported to class. The Apprentice Afternoons are positive the Citizens Advice consumer service were: because you learn new things and develop skills such as common sense, confidence and ● being sold faulty goods, or goods that went faulty shortly after sale. responsibility. ● goods not arriving or not being sent by the seller. A few people learnt a talent or life skill they can use in the future. “I can now bake gluten-free cakes ● goods being misdescribed in the sales adverts. which helps with being a celiac,” a year 6 pupil If you are buying from an online store even if the goods are second hand, you will called James said. Within the netball still have the right to: apprenticeships, we learnt the seven positions of the sport which were: goalkeeper, goal ● cancel the goods from the time you placed the order until 14 days from the day defence, wing defence, centre, wing after you received the goods (you then have 14 days from the point of attack, goal attack and goal shooter. cancellation to return the goods) We learnt a lot of netball skills and it would be good to learn different skills ● accurate information and for the goods to be correctly described. The seller about other sports. must notify you of any faults or problems with the item Some children tried out singing; it was ● a right to repair, replacement or refund if the goods are faulty very enjoyable and some people For advice on this, or to report something to Trading Standards, call the Citizens improved their singing skills and it Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06. boosted their confidence. It helps to be able to work with different people. We
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sang lots of different songs like ‘I Am Moana’ from the movie Moana and ‘Castle on the Hill.’ by Ed Sheeran we also played karaoke kingdom where you have to guess the song. Lucy Roberts taught us about harmonies and breathing techniques, to make our singing better. Singing will continue in all
three of our Apprentice Afternoons this term, culminating in our carol service in December. Some of us took part in knitting. It was very complicated. Dylan said, “It was great fun I loved it. I did some knitting and it was very calming.”
Others enjoyed a fantastic first aid apprentice and had great fun! “I did first aid and we used tomato ketchup for blood! I also pretended that I cut myself with a knife,” a year six boy called Tommy said, “That was super cool!” But this is where we need you! If you are good at one certain skill or a trade and want to meet all of us at Bere Regis School and if you would be kind enough to volunteer, contact ([email protected]) or call 01929 471334. You would only need to commit to coming to join us on one afternoon, for about 90 minutes. You do not necessarily need a DBS check, as we can work alongside you. If you think there’s a chance you might be able to help, please, just get in touch with Miss Gibbs (our Deputy Head Teacher) or Mrs Dale in the office to talk it over. Thank you so much,
Bere Regis Primary School Counsellors
48 37 December 2018 December 2018 DRAX HALL Christmas Crafts On Friday 7th of December at the Pop In Place Christmas Booking We welcome Diana along to Pop In Place café to help us to create some crafts for Christmas all welcome to come and join in this creative session The Hall is available over the Christmas period if you want to use it for a family get together or party contact Lyn Simmonds 01929 472023 DRAX Pop In Performers present “Breaking News its Christmas “Tickets on sale at Pop In or call 472023 HALL Photos of events at the hall Thursday 13th December 6pm I am opening a folder for photos that support our case for Friday 14th December 7pm a new hall, if you take anything at an event that would be useful within an Saturday 15th December 2pm matinee application for funding please email it to me [email protected]
The Pop In Performers are working towards a fantastic Christmas show with a Nativity Play called” Breaking News “and then a Christmas Variety show for part There is a Public Access Defibrillator outside the Village Hall two ending in a finale with some stunning songs from the Greatest Showman. Don’t miss this!! It is very straight forward to use and you are talked through the process as you go. We are raising money for the Ed Kent Trust There is a short film clip on You Tube by the British Heart Foundation that shows exactly how to do it DON’T BE AFRAID anyone can do it, and remember the worst Donation for the raffle for this event are very much appreciated thing you can do when someone’s heart stops is nothing !
Please Check out Pop In Place Website popinplace.org Village Hall Hiring Thanks to Rod Osmond who has updated our website and it is look great check it The village hall has two options for hire the large upper Hall at £8 per hour and the out on the above address. Lower room at £7 per hour please telephone Lyn Simmonds on 01929 471528 to discuss your requirements and view the facilities available. COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY A very happy Christmas to all our Hall users, and thank you all for your continued support. We will be holding a community Christmas party on Monday 17TH December at 12 noon for all our regulars and supporters. Alison Bennett 01929 472023
New Volunteers BERE REGIS FLORAL GROUP New Year new you how about becoming one of our Volunteers at the Pop In Place to help with teas, drive clients sit and talk to clients this may be something you feel you can help with give me a ring to discuss how you can help us to make a difference.
th On Tuesday December 11 , floral group members will be We will then close for Christmas on Monday 17th Dec after the party and open up gathering together at Athelhampton House for the group’s again on Monday 7th January 2019 Christmas lunch. The first meeting of the new year will be the AGM on Tuesday January 8th at 2pm in Winterborne Kingston village hall. The meeting will be followed by tea and cakes. Alison Bennett Team Leader 01929 472023
38 47 December 2018 December 2018 make a donation towards the set up costs of this new initiative or are able to donate wood tools skill sharing etc in the future please get in touch with me.
Movement to Music at the Pop In Place on Monday Mornings (Upper Hall ) We are a friendly group meeting Mondays 9.30am for 40 minutes; it is for anyone who wants to take a little more exercise but is not mega fit. The sessions will be led by one of our team with choreography background and designed especially for this client group with suitable music and movement. We are asking for a £3 fee per person per week.. You are very welcome to visit the Pop In Place Community Café after the class for refreshments.
Come along and give it a try, you will be made very welcome.
Pop In Place Community Café There is a warm welcome for all at the Pop In Place Community Café we operate the café’s on Monday and Friday mornings 10am until 12 noon. On the Friday we have Bere Regis Watercress at 50p a bunch when in season. There is a pound shop set up in the foyer. If you live within the Parish and would you like transport to the Pop In Place Telephone Alison 472023 who will arrange it for you .
Pop In Place Little Acorns A new baby and Toddler group at the Village Hall on Thursday mornings 10am until 11.30
£1 per child and 50p for any subsequent children in the same family. Come along to this friendly group you will be made most welcome. Runs all year round. More details call Kelly 07743319856
Donations to the pound shop Your kind donations of small items for our pound shop. Kim has been running our new pound shop from January this year and it is going really well, we are always in need of items to sale. Books bric a brac new to you clothing all must be good quality items please
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It might be worth explaining the rationale The Pop In Performers group wish Charles and Felicity behind the ‘silent soldier’ images around every happiness in their new home in Devon, we will the village. always hold dear the special and happy times spent together working on Projects such as “Way out West” and “Our Last Summer We decided to design our own rather than “great memories and great fun. go for the standard ones you might have seen elsewhere in order to personalise them We will miss them both.
for our community. The two sentries on the eastern entry to the village represent the 200 or so men from the village who were Gordon Campbell involved in the Great War of whom 28 did The Pop In Place were privileged to host the Celebration of the Life of Gordon not return. On the Bovington road, the soldier in tropical Campbell . Gordon was a regular at our cafes for many years, today we learnt uniform commemorates the men who served in more about his incredible life and met members of his family. Many of the villagers Gallipoli. neighbours friends also came along to remember this wonderful Man. Thank you The Dorsetshire Regiment had over 300 men killed and to Sarah Louise Leigh for the amazing cake design especially, to the Team Kim 250 men wounded in one day , included 5 men from Benjafield, Ruthie Morrall, Elizabeth Gale, Gill Hart, and Lyn Simmonds for all their Bere Regis who were killed. 21 August 1915 was dubbed hard work. Many Thanks to Susan Acton-Campbell and family for the generous ‘a black day for Dorset.’ donation.
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Roke Road is a Thank you to Alison Debenham reminder that, although we Pop In Place would like to say thank you to Alison for producing this magazine, we tend to focus on greatly appreciate the opportunity to get all of our community information out to the Army casualties, the Royal Navy also the public through the Parish Mag and without her dedication and sheer hard suffered some 45,000 casualties, including work it would not be possible. Happy Christmas Alison and thank you for all you William Cox from Bere Regis who was do. killed together with 1000 shipmates when his ship was Thank you to all who supported our BBC Children In Need sunk at the Battle of fundraiser last month. Coronel on 1 November 1914. Many men from Bere Thanks to our singers, poets and to all who donated raffle prizes. Regis also served in the Royal and Merchant Navies.
Finally, the figure of the returning soldier with his two daughters at Elder Road is a reminder that we are Pop In Place Community Shed not only commemorating the casualties of the There are “Men’s sheds popping up all over the UK, it is a place to get people Great War but also celebrating the return of the together to help to combat isolation encourage wellbeing and to share skills survivors and the end of ‘the war to end all wars’. working on a variety of woodwork projects. We are currently working with Sadly, the ‘land fit for heroes’ that many returned to Vitacress to try to open a shed in Bere Regis it will be open for both men and proved to be illusory for most. women and have special workshop Saturday mornings for youngsters with an appropriate adult. We will be calling a public meeting in the New Year to update on progress and to answer your questions. In the meantime if you would like to
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