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A Tale of a Chivalrous Knight communicating with us as easy as possible for everyone, and this is positive step
and a Monstrous Dragon towards achieving that.
SignVideo can be accessed on a Smartphone or tablet using the SignVideo app,
or on a computer when visiting dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/contact-us. Users will first
need to set up an account and once signed in then select ‘Dorset Council’ from
the directory. They will then be connected to a BSL interpreter who will translate
In far off Ingleland, the rumours spread his bravery to the world he’d show their query to one of our customer advisors. This free service is available online
of the dangers, if one dared to tread as he continued on his noble quest, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 5pm. Or, it can be used for emergency calls outside
beyond the fields close to one’s home heading onward and riding west. of these hours.
where wicked monsters were said to roam Sir Prance-A-Lot his horse did ride Find out more on https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/contact-us-using-british-sign-
amongst jagged rocks and forest trees in search of dragons, far and wide language
from whence to leap and then to seize and as he rode his westward course,
those unwary folk who wander there, entered this land upon his horse. Armed Forces Covenant
a welcome treat, such tasty fare. Those rumours, now, came to his ears, T h e D o r s e t Ar m e d F o r c e s
if he could quell those public fears Covenant Conference, which took
One such beast, the rumours said, he’d win acclaim, he’d slay the beast place at the Tank Museum at
was a dragon, large with massive head before his ride back to the east. Bovington recently, was attended by
but what’s in rumours is not always true more than 90 people.
as, in this case, no person knew So to the rocky wooded hills he rode The theme was ‘Serving those that
the dragon, Cuthbert was his name, past peasant home and farm abode, serve’ as well as exhibitions from local
could never ever breathe a flame crying “I will save you – never fear”, organisations that provide help and
as when he tried, to his despair, the gathered folk let out a cheer. advice to veterans and their families,
the conference included speakers,
flowed jets of water in the air. While from the dark and craggy height, interactive workshops and networking
Cuthbert spied the armoured knight. opportunities.
Now Cuthbert fearing that one day, He feared he’d die in utter shame,
a well armed knight might ride that way without recourse to any flame. The event witnessed all those at the Tank Museum signing up to the Covenant, a
pledge to acknowledge and understand that those who serve or who have
on a mission to find and add to his kills served in the armed forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and
those evil monsters that roamed the hills. And when the two at last did meet, respect in the communities they serve. Dorset Council remains a leader in this field
Although he harmed not a single sole, no flame appeared, nor searing heat, and we are privileged to have strong connections with t
and tales were wrong about his role, as Cuthbert breathed upon his foe, The Armed Forces Community in Dorset, with serving personnel, veterans and their
poor Cuthbert, with no fire for fight, just water jets from head to toe, families making up a highly valued and an important part of our community.
had little chance against a knight. so cold and wet, from left and right, Through the Armed Forces Covenant and links to health and wellbeing services,
welfare, housing and employment, support is available for both current and past
to soak the pompous, armoured knight members of the Armed Forces and their families.
And soon a knight, with sword at side, who cried aloud, “Oh flee I must
pretentious, vain, with false held pride, before my armour turns to rust”.
came into view as the sun rose high, The Role of a Councillor
profiled against the east dawn sky. Now, in far off Ingleland, a tale is told I have been asked by many people what is the defined role of a Councillor, there
Who is this man, we soon will know, of dreadful beast and knight less bold, is no precise definition. Whilst each Councillor can follow their own practices there

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