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Fishermen’s tales are often and the Parish Council will provide further updates later this year.
taken with a pinch of salt, but
these stories show that
sometimes the unbelievable Community Speed
really can be the truth. The Watch
same is true of the Bible. We
may think some of the things in The Parish Council is considering
it couldn’t possibly be true, and the possibility of establishing a
so therefore the whole book joint Community Speed Watch
should be dismissed, but if we Group with Puddletown Parish so
take that position then we throw that costs and resources can be
away God’s truth for us. There shared. There is some interest in
have been numerous attempts Affpuddle, but several volunteers
to discredit the Bible, but they will be needed to establish a
have all failed. The weight of group. There was previously a
evidence for its authenticity is overwhelming. Some have spent years looking at discussion about Briantspuddle
all the facts surrounding the validity of the Bible, determined to prove it is a fraud, being involved as well but there
only to be convinced of its truth. A young man bought a Bible from a charity was not enough interest amongst residents at the time. Anyone interested in
shop, and after reading some of it He knew God was speaking to him. He volunteering for a Community Speed Watch Group anywhere within the parish
committed his life to God and everything changed. His life was in a mess up to should contact the Parish Council Clerk so that the Parish Council can determine
that point, but he was changed, and his life turned around. if there are enough volunteers for this to be viable.
God always wants to speak to us, so it’s for our benefit to hear what He is saying,
to know that He loves and cares for each one of us, whatever our circumstances, Temporary Events Notices
and whether we normally just ignore Him.
The Parish Council has been notified of several temporary events notices that
“God so loved the world (including you) that He gave His One and only Son, that have been granted in the Parish during the summer months. These notices
whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life”. John 3:16 include the sale of alcohol and music. A list of these notices and the sites they

Don’t dismiss the Bible as ‘Fishermen’s tales! relate to can be found on the Parish Council section of the community website.
Any other notices will be posted as they are received.

Just a Smile
Grant Funding
There was a blinding flash of lightning and Emily, aged 5, rushed into the house
shouting “Mummy, Mummy, God has just taken my picture!” Affpuddle & Turnerspuddle Parish Council sets aside a sum of money each year
which can be applied for by local organisations for projects which will be of
benefit to residents within the parish of Affpuddle & Turnerspuddle. For the year
2021/22 the total budget for grant funding is £500.
“Daddy, what’s that?” said the little boy looking up at the memorial plaque on
the wall. The Parish Council’s policy and application form can be found on Briantspuddle
Community Website by following the link https://briantspuddle.info/proceedures/
“That’s in memory of all the brave men who died in the services..”
In terms of timeframe the following dates apply:
The little boy scanned the long list of names and asked, “Did they die in the
morning or evening services? Applications should be submitted by 30th September - email the Parish Clerk
Joyce Healey Grant awards will be considered at the Parish Council’s October meeting.

Payments will be made at the Parish Council’s November meeting

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