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WINTER SERIES OF EVENING TALKS I gather the attendance and observance at the Village Act of Remembrance at
Bladen Valley at 11am was truly moving too. I am grateful to Jonathan Haigh,
our local Licensed Lay Minister, who led that in my absence, my not being able
– Briantspuddle Village Hall to be in two places at once.
We are pleased to announce that we are once again hosting a series of evening In Bere Regis in the evening the Commemoration continued with the Lighting of
talks in the Briantspuddle Village Hall. There will be 5 talks on various topics, one the Beacon on Souls Moor, and our thanks to Eddie Butterfield and Tony King for
each month from January to May. All the details are still being finalised but the that, with another short ceremony. The final event in the Scout Hut was a time for
dates (all Wednesdays) are booked for: - rolls and soup provided by the WI and singing of WW1 songs led by Paul Martin
and others. It was such a privilege to be part of it all.
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20 February 2019 A colour page spread of all the photographs is in the centre of the magazine.
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20 March 2019 Many thanks to Julien and Bernie Lightfoot and to Tony Bates for the
17 April 2019 photography and layouts.
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There are two slots left so if you, or someone you
know, have a deep knowledge of a topic which ADVENT CAROL SERVICE
you feel may interest the village folk, then
please let me know and I’ll see if I can slot you December 2 is Advent Sunday, when in the Church we begin a season of
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in. preparation for Christmas...even if in the secular and commercial world that
preparation has been going on since August in some places!! In addition to our
The talks start at 7:30 pm and we ask for a £3 donation, which gets you a cuppa
and biscuits as well as an erudite advancement in your cerebral skills. More news morning services in both churches, we have a special Advent Carol Service at
next month. 6pm. The singing will be led by an extended choir as in the past. Last year it was
different because we were holding our services in the School Hall but it will be
Mike Menzies, 471263, michael.menzies@talk21.com back to usual this year so please come and join us!

ADVENT COURSES
We wish all our These will have begun at the end of November but you are always welcome to

Readers, Advertisers join them. They will be based on well-known Christmas carols. On Monday
evenings (7:15 for7:30pm) at Bladentye in Briantspuddle and on Thursday
mornings in Bere Regis. Please ask me for more details but know that you will be
and Regular very welcome.

Contributors a Very Charles

Merry Christmas and

a Happy New Year

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