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back to Shropshire. As we got further north it became apparent that the only safe
thing to do was pull off the motorway and find a safe haven until the worst CHURCH AND VILLAGE
snowstorm to sweep across the Midlands for many years hit. We gingerly drove
home the next morning on a very icy motorway – the M5 seemed suddenly very ACTIVITIES, SOCIETIES, CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS and CONTACTS
hilly! For all the drama, our journey had been worth it, and we were lucky to have
no mishaps. Except maybe having to miss the Carol Service that I had prepared
for the neighbouring village!
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This makes me think of another journey that would have been even more difficult
and fraught with danger. We don’t hear anything about the actual journey from
Nazareth to Bethlehem that Mary and Joseph took, but I’m sure it wasn’t easy for a Mothers’ Union Nancy Gibson 472105 15 White Lovington NancyEGibson Monthly. Turberville Court
very heavily pregnant Mary and a worried and confused Joseph. It was a BH20 7NF @msn.com 1st Wednesday. 2.00 p.m.
necessary journey because they had to return to Joseph’s hometown for the Mobile Library Dorset County 01305 dorchestermob Alternate fortnights Car
census and here Mary’s baby was born. And who made their journey to meet this Council 224440 ilelibrary@dorse park
tcc.gov.uk Mondays 9.20- 9.50
new baby – proud grandparents? There is no record to tell us that, but we do
Fridays 10.50 - 12.15
know humble shepherds and wise men from far away made the journey.
Neighbour Car Brenda House 01929 stockleyfarmpa Community run transport
And what of us, what journeys will we make this December? Frantic trips to Scheme 471255 rtners@gmail.c option
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shopping malls, followed by round routes to friends and relations dropping off
presents and spreading festive cheer, office parties and a trip to the pantomime. Pop in Place Alison Bennett 472023 3 Rye Hill Close popinplace@g Weekly. Drax Hall
BH20 7LU mail.com Monday and Friday
Hopefully we will see as necessary a journey to meet with the Christ-child, maybe mornings
through one of the services going on in the village or benefice, or in the peace 10.00 - 12.00
and quiet at home - you may be surprised to find it’s the most important journey of
Purbeck District Peter Wharf 472246 The Old Vicarage peterwharf@ho Monthly surgery. Turberville
all. Councillor West Street tmail.com Court, Communal Lounge
1st Saturday @ 9.30—10.00
I wish you all a very happy and holy Christmas and a blessed and peaceful 2020.
Bere Regis Pre-School 471334 Southbrook preschool@ber Providing care and education
for children from 2 to 8 years,
Sandra ‘Pebbles’ Bere Regis eregis.dorset.sc including breakfast club from
h.uk
BH20 7DB 7.45 a.m. and after-school club
until 5 p.m.
Rotary Club of David King 01929 Hyde Woods, Hyde david.king@gb
Wareham 471087 Wareham, BH20 7NT pltd.co.uk
www.wareham
THANK YOU rotary.co.uk
Salt and Pepper Lunch Brenda House 471255 stockleyfarmpa Monthly, Scout Hut, 3rd
Club rtners@gmail.c Thursday. 12.30p.m.
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Mona Comben would like to thank all who helped when Roy was taken ill at the Table Tennis for Adults Pauline Pitfield 01258 Mondays 7.00 to 9.00 pm
Remembrance Sunday Service, especially John and Pat House, Paul Martin, John 839123
Scott and Tim Harley.
Twinning Association Jackie Ahern 07876 Jackie.ahern@hot Meetings and events
Sadly, Roy died peacefully in Hospital several days later. We all have so many 577012 mal.co.uk arranged as and when.
memories of Roy singing in the choir and carrying the cross for so many years.
W.I. (Bere Regis) Mrs Dian Pitts 471322 pitts.dian Monthly, Bere Regis Sports
@gmail.com Club
3rd Wednesday @ 7.30 pm
Woodbury Hill Singers Mrs Kath Jeeves 471175 10 Turberville Court Weekly Turberville Court
Mondays @ 2.00 p.m.

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