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NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER Tinkle

MP update – Vaccines & the Dorset There is nothing like a sleepover, However, when little boys have a
tinkle,
Local Plan For creating moments of pleasure,
And building memories, which It does not always go where it should.
Great progress is being made in rolling the vaccine hopefully,
out across the UK. At the time of writing, 2.6 There’s a lot to consider for a little
million people have had at least their first dose, and One day, grandchildren will treasure,
the number is increasing daily. But, by way of a word of caution, man,
With stuff going on in his head,
It needs to be understood,
In Dorset there are two main ways in which the As he finds himself answering nature’s
vaccine is being organised. Most people will be That when little boys have a tinkle,
vaccinated through their Primary Care Network – It does not always go where it should. call,
invited by their local GP. When he just wants to get back in bed.

A spill kit could be the answer,
Vaccinations are taking place in There is no sinister intention.
a variety of venues, depending They give it their best shot, To avert an impending flood,
on which GP you use. If you live in Because, when little boys have a
Purbeck – Wareham, Sandford & But, when caught short in the early tinkle,
Bere Regis, you will be invited to hours, It does not always go where it should.
the Wareham hospital. If you are They don’t always hit the spot.
part of The Adam Practice – It is not that easy, when bleary eyed,
including Lytchett Matravers, And they’d do better if they could, Paul J Openshaw (December 2020)
Lytchett Minster & Upton, you will
be invited to Poole Port. I’m
delighted that the Hamworthy
Club are able to host the Articulating Bus
vaccinations for residents Not wanting to make a fuss,
from Broadstone, Merley, Corfe It all seemed a bit weird to me, Or disturb the flow of words,
M u l l e n & C a n f o r d
Heath. Bearwood residents may be asked to go The Talbot Medical Centre, and And I was not too well versed, From the articulating bus.
people living in Wimborne and Colehill will be asked to the St Leonards hospital So, when I launched into conversation,
site. In addition to these there will be more sites in due course as part of the roll- Nothing had been rehearsed, The more I know, I know, I know
out of local vaccination services. But, with time to chew the fat, nothing,
The Primary Care Trusts have chosen their sites for vaccinations to ensure that as And a great deal to discuss, So I did not have much to say.
many people as possible can be vaccinated quickly, whilst still keeping people I whiled away an hour, All too soon the moments passed,
safe and maintaining social distancing. There are hundreds of volunteers who With an articulating bus. And I went on my way,
are helping with jobs like marshalling and driving people to the sites, and I would
like to thank all of those - both paid and volunteers - who are working incredibly Having slipped my clutch a bit.
hard to make this possible. It told me of its travels, and If you can do that, it’s a plus,
It’s really important to remember that there is a priority list for those who will be The things, which it had seen, As there are words of wisdom to be
vaccinated first, and that your GP will contact you. You do not need to call And the way it bent in the middle, gleaned,
them. In addition, the vaccine is free. Anyone offering it in exchange for money, On the journeys, which it had been. From an articulating bus.
or asking for bank details could be breaking the law.
I sat on the edge of my seat,
Paul J Openshaw (January 2021)

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