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April 2023 April 2023
DATES FOR THE PARISHES of BERE REGIS and AFFPUDDLE

YOUR DIARY with TURNERSPUDDLE

2023 Our Our Mission:
Vision: To encourage awareness of the
Floral Group 1st Thursday Club Communibus Women’s Institute To make presence of God through worship

Salt and Pepper Club Pop in Place Twinning Gardening Club Christ’s music and the arts;
love To encourage everyone in the
known in Christian faith through example,
the world learning and spiritual growth;
today and
To make our churches open and
November to live out welcoming to all, and supportive
his of those in need;
14th Margaret Heal 'Christmas' Demonstration teaching
To challenge injustice at home and
abroad and to balance our care
for the environment.

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LETTER FROM OUR ASSOCIATE PRIEST

28th Folk Night, Skittle Alley, Drax Arms Hickory Moon 7.30pm
It’s no secret that I love to walk. I’ve always been lucky to live in places where it is
easy to walk in our beautiful countryside, but I’ve even enjoyed walking in cities
December which are often greener than we imagine, if a little harder of the feet. This love of
walking was nurtured in me at a very early age. I can’t remember a time when,
as a family, we didn’t walk. It was very unusual for walking not to be the main
5th Christmas lunch part of our family holidays, a day at the beach was considered very lucky by my
brother, sister and I in a two week holiday, my parents were not fond of the
beach!

Fortunately, we were never put off walking, even when, as teenagers, we had to
carry all our gear between three Youth Hostels on one very rainy October half
19th Folk Night, Skittle Alley, Drax Arms Stompin’ Dave 7.30pm term when the bridleways were thick with mud which made walking very difficult.
Now, of course, I walk with the dog, but I’m just as happy on my own. I can
22nd Carols and Mince Pies remember one work colleague, many years ago, who couldn’t understand how
someone would just ‘go for a walk without a dog or a horse’!
Aside from the physical health benefits, walking is so good for mental wellbeing. I
find it’s a natural stress reliever that helps to clear the mind, reduce anxiety and
depression, and improves my overall mood. And, as long as the dog is behaving,
a walk can also be a great way to unwind, reflect, and recharge.
But, of course, walking is also a social activity that can foster friendships and

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