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April 2019 April 2019
compels us... He died for all,
Open Gardens that those who live should
no longer live for
Thanks to those of you who have come forward to offer gardens, offers are still
dribbling in, however we hall need to finalise soon for the brochure. Briantspuddle themselves, but for Him who
Open Gardens is, once again advertised on the National Open Gardens website. died for them and was
It is a marvelous site and if you’re looking for somewhere to visit it has nationwide raised again. Therefore if
coverage, do have a look. anyone is in Christ, he is a
new creation, the old has

gone, the new has come. I
Finally tell you, now is the time of
God’s favour, now is the day
The Committee has received repeated correspondence worrying about our of salvation.” 2 Corinthians
ability to recognise a conflicted interest. To make it quite clear to everyone; the 5:14,15,17 & 6:2.
current Briantspuddle Village Hall Trustees take their duty to the charity very
seriously and take every care that in all situations the benefit of the charity is their God bless you this Easter time, may it be a time of new beginnings with Him, for
paramount consideration. I’m also quite sure the same is true of the many who you.
have preceded us as trustees.
Just a smile
AFFPUDDLE & TURNERSPUDDLE PARISH During the school holidays I took my six year old grandson into town on the bus,
which he thought was a great treat, as he usually goes by car. He was very
COUNCIL interested in my travel pass and commented that it was a good photo. I thought
it was awful, so I was pleased with his remark until he added: “you can’t see all
the lines...”
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Parish Litter Pick – Weekend of 6 & 7 April
In a crowded bus the voice of a six year old rang out loud and clear. “Is our cat a
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There will be a Parish litter pick over the weekend of 6 and 7 April. This is now daddy cat or a mummy cat?” “He’s a daddy cat” his mother replied. “How do
an annual event in response to the increase in litter throughout the parish, you know he’s a daddy cat?” the boy asked. An expectant hush fell over the
particularly along verges adjacent to our roads. All volunteers are welcome, passengers as they strained to hear her reply. Ready for the challenge she said,
even if you can only spare half an hour this will share out the load between “He’s got whiskers, hasn’t he?”
us. The Parish Council has purchased its own litter picking kit comprising gripper,
gloves, high viz jackets and sturdy bin bags. Please come to the village hall on
either the Saturday or Sunday between 9am and 12noon to select your route and
to pick up your equipment, every contribution is very much appreciated.
BERE HEATH METHODIST
Whist this litter pick is a major push and will make a big difference throughout the
parish in advance of Open Gardens and the Best Village Competition, CHAPEL
Councillors are also very conscious that parishioners do make a huge contribution
to keeping the Parish tidy on a daily basis when out walking and picking up litter Our next Service at the Chapel is on April 7th and will be
at the same time. Thank you for all your efforts.
led by Rev Sally Spencer.
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It is of course possible that the weather will be against us on 6 and 7 April. With The next Buggies and Brunch is on April 13 .
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this in mind the weekend of 13 and 14 April has been pencilled in as a
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contingency. Please look out for notices on Parish noticeboards and information Everyone is welcome.
on the Community Website www.briantspuddle.info
For more information contact the stewards: Karen Smith (01929 471339), Caroline
Harrison (01929 471378).
Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle website: www.briantspuddle.info

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