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colleagues have put down the marker that we want to see this recognition of BERE REGIS
volunteers continued next year and thereafter, even if Westport House ceases to SURGERY NEWS
be used for local government purposes. I promise you that the new Dorset
Council will be made to see the value of what has been done here in Purbeck,
because it should rightly be extended to other areas rather than be allowed to Women’s Institute Centenary
lapse."
Year
Councillor Trite concluded: "Doing nothing for others is the undoing of ourselves.
The ultimate test of character is what you are willing to do for those who can We would like to thank the W.I very
never be of any possible use to you." much for donating a blossom tree in
celebration of their anniversary. This
Seventeen parishes and towns across the District nominated Volunteers of the has now been planted in the bed in
Year for 2018. front of the Surgery.

The Volunteers of the Year: Sharon McDonagh
Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle – Eve Badcock Sadly, we have said farewell to Sharon who has been a valued member of the
Reception Team for seventeen years. She will be missed very much by both staff
Arne – Mr John Burgess
and patients and we thank her for all she has done. We will especially miss her
Bere Regis - Pat Wharf cheerful and friendly disposition. We all wish her well for the future.

Chaldon Herring – Jeremy Selfe
Bank Holiday Opening Hours
East Lulworth – Jenny Manuel
The Surgery will be closed on the following days:
East Stoke and East Holme (joint nomination) – Jon Moulton, Joy Allen and Rachel
Gamble Friday 19 April 2019
Monday 22 April 2019
Langton Matravers - Marjorie Glassock
Monday 6 May 2019
Lytchett Matravers – Linda Perry
Monday 27 May 2019
Lytchett Minster and Upton – June Richards
If you require urgent medical attention whilst we are closed telephone 111.
Morden – Sarah Bowerman
In an emergency call 999.
Studland – Stephen Yeoman
Please ensure you order and collect your repeat medication in plenty of time.
Swanage – Alan Dominy
Wareham – Sue Dean GP APPOINTMENTS AFTER EASTER AND MAY BANK
Wareham St Martin – Paul Eyles HOLIDAY WEEKENDS
There will be no bookable GP appointments in the morning after a Bank
Winfrith Newburgh and East Knighton – Pat Yonwin
Holiday weekend.
Wool – Alan Osgood
Instead there will be an Open Surgery running on the Tuesday morning from
8.30am to 10.00am approx. If you need to be seen by a GP urgently come to the
Surgery between these times and book in at Reception. You will be seen in order
of arrival. Please be aware that there may be a wait.

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