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The Event Manager will be responsible on behalf of UK Cycling Events for all but for those of you who enjoy a countdown conundrum, here is a clue Corbin
aspects of the organisation and smooth running of the event, including the Jim. In third place with a tremendous score of 35 points was Martin “The Noise”
administration of the Health & Safety policy and Emergency procedure. One Debenham, in second place on countback, playing off a handicap of 2 with 37
event co-ordinator will be positioned at all times at the event base and will have points was Julian “Howlin Mad” Flower, and the winner, again with 37 points
adequate means of bespoke communication with all of the event staff, food and winning on the back 6 holes was Peter “The Accountant” Cheeseman!
water stations as well as the mobile support vehicles.
The nearest the pins were won by The VC and Mark “Gunslinger” Clapcott, the

latter of which also took nearest the pin in 2!
Surgery
Longest drive was won by The President Mr Mark Teed with his 20-year-old driver!
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 There were also 2 twos scored on the day both by my VC for the season Ian
you cannot make one of these please email me and I will arrange to come round “Skeletor” Spalding
to see you. If you have any questions or queries related to the business of Dorset After the prize giving we held the first of our monthly raffles where I am
County Council please come along. If anyone wants to contact me and cannot overwhelmed with the ROGS generosity as we managed to raise a fantastic £163
get to the surgery my email address is peterwharf@hotmail.com. for the Captain’s Charities of Diabetes UK and Epilepsy….thank you so much once
again.
Peter Wharf, County Councillor
I look forward to seeing you all at the next ROGS game at Weymouth GC on
Good Friday, March 30 first tee off 10:30.
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LOCAL SINGERS FROM BERE REGIS AND Captain Tiny
BRIANTSPUDDLE SING ELGAR AT POOLE
LIGHTHOUSE AGE CONCERN FOOT CARE SERVICE

The five local choirs that form the Dorset Guild of Singers are thrilled to be joining Keep on your Toes!
professional soloists and orchestra to perform Elgar’s magnificent choral work ‘The
Dream of Gerontius’. Elgar wrote his powerful oratorio in 1900 and was justifiably Age UK Dorchester currently have places at
proud of it saying their next foot care clinic in Bere Regis. The
foot care clinic will offer a simple toenail
“This is the best of me... ...this if anything of mine is worth your memory”. cutting service for anyone who finds this task
difficult. The cost will be £13.00 plus a one off
Elgar based his work on a Victorian poem by Cardinal John Henry Newman. It is a charge of £13.00 to purchase your own
spiritual and profoundly moving tale of a devout man’s journey to heaven. The clipper set.
Guild is delighted to welcome internationally renowned tenor Joshua Ellicott to
the demanding role of Gerontius. Amy Crocker, Footcare Assistant at Age UK
Dorchester said, “Caring for your feet is so important in order to maintain good
Do not miss the opportunity to experience this profoundly moving work with its balance, prevent falls and reduce the risk of infection. Healthy, comfortable feet
dramatic choruses, orchestral climaxes, terrifying demons and compassionate are essential especially for older people and ignoring minor foot and nail
angels. problems could cause them to get worse. Long toenails can be a real nuisance
as you get older and they are not always easy to cut on your own.”
We look forward to seeing you in the Concert Hall at 7.30 on the 28th of April.
Tickets are £15 from Lighthouse Box Office on 01202 280000 or locally from Sarah For more information about the clinic or to make an appointment, please
01929 471562 contact Amy on 07973 654511. For more information about other services run by
Age UK Dorchester, please contact Lisa on 01305 269444.

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