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Thankfully his father called him in for tea and we had no other chance to learn BERE REGIS
more of our modern world.
SURGERY NEWS
The question is, are today’s children missing out? If so on what? What should be
done about it? Did God really create this very complex world for mankind simply
to exploit and then ignore. Flu clinics Bere Regis Surgery
2020
In my opinion, we should start with the basics. Let’s all take time out and
appreciate the things that have no monetary value. All the beautiful and the Due to the threat of Coronavirus we
plain, the intricate and the simple and the inter-relationships between them all.. have different options for you to book
Hopefully this will ring bells, switch on some warning lights and cause mankind to this year.
think. Lets help the younger generation see the world from a new light. To
misquote, “It does not have be gold to sparkle.” God given, we are the temporary We will be operating a one-way system at all venues. As some venues have stairs
custodians, our children are the future. Let them be clear of their future to exit, we recommend those with mobility aids or those unsteady on their feet
responsibilities, let them learn to love the natural ways. May God bless us all, come to our easy access venues.
despite the mess we continually make.
Dates and Locations
Ted Cox
Saturday 19th September Morning Briantspuddle Village Hall
Easy access
MANAGING HEDGEROWS
Saturday 26th September Morning Bere Regis Scout Hut
FOR WILDLIFE
Saturday 3 October Morning Winterborne Kingston Village Hall
Easy access
Wednesday 7 October Afternoon Bere Regis Surgery
Natural England staff are often asked by farmers
and land owners how best to manage their hedges. Wednesday 14 October Afternoon Bere Regis Surgery
So what are we looking for in a hedgerow managed
for general wildlife interest? There are 4 key features Wednesday 21 October Afternoon Bere Regis Surgery
to a hedge which are considered overleaf. Whilst Saturday 31 October Morning Bere Regis Scout Hut
this advice primarily applies to countryside hedges,
please use this as a guide to help encourage wildlife in your garden hedges too. Alternative arrangements can be made on request by those patients who have
been shielding or are housebound.
Please also remember that it is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act
1981 to damage or destroy the nests of any wild birds while it is in use or being This year we ask you to:
built. Therefore please avoid cutting hedges, even in private gardens, during bird
nesting season (March to August).  Arrive at the exact appointment time
Countryside hedgerows, those on agricultural land, horse paddocks, bordering  Provide easy access to your upper arms
protected sites and common land, are protected by regulations (you can read  Wear a face mask or face covering
more here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/countryside-hedgerows-regulation-and
-management) and legislation (see more here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/  Stay at home if you or a household member have symptoms
uksi/1997/1160/contents/made).
Please phone 01929 471268 to book your appointment
Hedges and trees are important for wildlife and people in urban areas too. Some
trees are protected by tree preservation orders (read more here: https://
www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/countryside-coast-parks/countryside-management/

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