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of names of people who
would be prepared to OPEN THE BOOK
help out in some way and
the more of us there are
the less there is for any Every other week a group of church members go into Bere Regis Primary School
one individual to do so for an assembly to act out a bible story under the direction of a nationwide
please join in and let me organisation called “Open the Book”. Because so much of our culture is based on
have your details and your references to the bible, built up over the last two thousand years, it is useful for the
availability. We intend children to see these stories.
having a celebratory meal
together for all the But the whole scheme is designed to be multi- cultural and suitable for children of
volunteers to celebrate any faith. The stories come mainly from a publication called the Lion Story Teller
what will be a truly Bible, with some additional material written by similar people. The introduction
successful open gardens. and conclusion have been written by “Open the Book”, with great regard to
If anyone can sort a guarantee for good weather you will be heralded as present the bible stories without any evangelism. The children seem to hugely
volunteer of the event and awarded a dutiable prize for you part in the day. enjoy the Open the Book visits, especially when, as often happens, some of the
children act in the stories and receive a sticker.
As we gradually see life getting back to something of what we knew as normal
and enjoyable times working together as a community let's make this open Recently the first story in The Bible, The Creation, was acted out and some of the
gardens a day to remember! children helped out as birds, bees, butterflies, fish and animals, here are some
pictures.
All the proceeds of the day go to supporting the village hall and in particular the
large amount of money needing to be found for future thatching of the hall when
it is needed and so all help is very gratefully received and so thank you in
advance.
Stuart Chorley
Chairman of Briantspuddle Village Hall Trustees
email schorley30@gmail.com mobile 07818078191

COMMUNITY SPEED

WATCH IS HERE!

Readers will recall that, last year, resident’s
views were sought on a range of traffic issues
in the parish. Considerable feedback was
received, a summary of the results was
previously published and this has led directly to the creation of a Community
Speed Watch scheme. A group of volunteers has now been trained – more are
welcome to join – the Parish Council have purchased the kit and Briantspuddle &
Affpuddle CSW has commenced operations.
The Community Speed Watch scheme involves groups of volunteers monitoring
traffic speeds from time to time within 30mph zones across the parish. This is

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