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THE BERE REGIS FOLK GROUP Planning Inspectors and both were found sound, subject to a number of
modifications being made. The adopted Mineral Sites Plan and Waste Plan
incorporate the Inspectors' recommended modifications. The Schedules of
Modifications along with the Inspectors' reports can be seen
Bere Regis Folk evening is held every month in the Stable at: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/waste-plan or at: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/
Bar at the Drax Arms, West Street. It not a club and does mineral-sites-plan
not have any members, anyone can come at any time
and enjoy live music of many types not just folk We are now in a six-week challenge period, which began at the time of
music. Usually there is no fee as most artists are local and adoption, during which anyone who considers they have been aggrieved by the
play for free we are non profit making and run a raffle to adoption of the Plan may seek to mount a legal challenge, on specific grounds,
cover any costs that occur. The Stable Bar is removed in the High Court. This will finish mid-February.
from the main bars and is a quiet environment to enjoy the
music in. The Mineral Sites Plan (along with the Minerals Strategy 2014) and the Waste Plan
now form part of the statutory Development Plan for Dorset Council and BCP
The folk night had a splendid Christmas concert with mince pies, crackers and Council. The Dorset Minerals Plan 1999 and the Waste Plan 2006 are now
some very seasonal music. The evening started with Robin Greenwood playing replaced. The Plans identify sites for new quarries and waste management
some rag time instrumentals on guitar followed by Bluegrass songs accompanied facilities to meet the needs of both authorities up to 2033 and, together with the
by Charlie (Mr Banjo) and the ubiquitous bass player Pip. The set finished with a Minerals Strategy, which will provide the policy basis for dealing with minerals and
bluegrass banjo instrumental 'Dear Old Dixie' played at breakneck speed. waste applications.
The main course was served up by Frome Valley Mummers, who performed their Copies of the Mineral Sites Plan and the Waste Plan, along with the relevant
Dorset Mummers play featuring St George, Saladin, a doctor and several other Adoption Statements and the Sustainability Appraisal reports, can be seen on the
characters. After much fighting, booing and cheering there was a happy ending Dorset Council website at: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/mineral-sites-
when a strange green figure appeared and mended the injured. This part of the plan or www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/waste-plan
evening was recorded by for radio Abbey 104 and was broadcast on Christmas
Day. For any further information please contact the Dorset Council Minerals and Waste
Policy Team:
The final dish was a sweet offering of Christmas carols,Christmas number 1's and
other pop tunes played by Doc Clark's Remedy from Weymouth. They definately by email at: mwdf@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
had a cure for a cold evening as they warmed the audience up by playing their or by telephone at: 01305 224675
version of the Poges 'The Fairy Tale of New York'.
Website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/waste-plan or www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/
It was a very successful evening. We were able to give donations to The mineral-sites-plan
Mummers and Doc Clarke's Remedy chosen charity 'Weymouth Old Town Hall'
which is a Tudor building now used for exhibitions and performances.
Surgery
On Tuesday 18th February we have another three acts:
We frequently and happily hold meetings with our constituents at a time and
 Harry Skinner who is a fabulous blues guitarist and singer.
place that is mutually convenient to one or other of us. We will respond to any
 Nigel Canter on fiddle email or telephone request to meet which we will hold either at a local village
hall, hostelry or at your home to suit you. Please ring or email us with the subject
 Busker's Cat from North Dorset. Busker's Cat perform self penned songs in a matter so that we can prepare ourselves. Peter’s email address is
country and western style. peterwharf@hotmail.com telephone 07986600799 and Laura’s is
The night begins at 8pm. Entrance is free. cllrlaura.miller@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk telephone 07814 569563.
The Stable Bar is better known as the Skittle Alley in the Drax Arms, West Street, Peter Wharf & Laura Miller, Dorset Councillors for West Purbeck
Bere Regis.

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