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the Government’s recent announcement, our libraries started a
phased reopening from 8 July. The initial reopening plans focused on the safety of her turn round and I could hear gales of laughter
customers and library employees and will provide existing users with an order and when they saw the back of it. It’s not that bad
collect service. People will be able to order their preferred categories of books but the problem will be resolved as she has an
and other items to collect at an allocated time from 22 of Dorset’s 23 libraries. appointment with Hair Visions next Saturday
morning. The hair bands may convert into a
Books will also be available to order online on our website from 8 July by simply useful face covering for going shopping.
completing a short form about reading preferences. For those without online
Last weekend I was taken on a family visit to
access, an order can be made by phoning 01305 228400.
Ashcott in Somerset. I had a great day in the

garden enjoying the views over the Somerset
High Sherriff Awards 2020 Levels but no one played ball with me as I have
bad legs and had to rest.
I know that both Dorset Council and many Town
and Parish Councils are considering an award In our garden we are now picking runner beans.
scheme for those residents who have gone The tomatoes are nearly ripe but it has been
above and beyond the call of duty during the windy and cooler than average. So much for the
Covid 19 pandemic, but I include this request for dog days of summer. No I am not mad it is not
completeness. hot enough. The Post Office is now back inside
the pub so there is no queuing up the street.

Things are getting back to normal the Pop In opens in September but we still have
A message below from the High Sherriff
a long way to go.
It is customary for the High Sheriff of any county
to make awards during his/her year. These are
normally made to individuals and organisations
that the High Sheriff has come into contact with
or worked with during the Shrieval Year. These
awards are an opportunity to not only recognise the exceptional work underway
in the emergency services and criminal justice system, but also to celebrate the
fantastic individuals and voluntary organisations who do so much to improve the
social, cultural and economic fabric of Dorset life. There will undoubtedly be
many to be recognised in this unprecedented year.
However, this year, the Coronavirus pandemic has brought together whole
communities to work together for the safety, health and welfare of their areas. In
Dorset over 175 of these groups came into being; some pre-existed but many
evolved from other groups or were formed specifically as a result of the
emergency. The one common thread is that a large number of that community
had voluntarily rallied around to support others be it for shopping, collecting
medicines or just company and a friendly voice.
In these circumstances, it would difficult to pick out any one individual. I have
therefore decided in Dorset to create the High Sheriff’s Community Award to
groups. As lockdown eases and we are allowed to meet in groups once again
(suitably spaced out) I very much look forward to being able to get out and
about in the county, hearing of the experiences of those who have given so
much and presenting both the Community Award as well as the traditional High
Sheriff Award.

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