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for the prize giving where it was announced that over £5,000 had been raised for
DORSET COUNCIL- WEST PURBECK REPORT charity, another by-product of a great day.

As I stepped off the ferry on my return trip from the island, another fellow swimmer
NHS and care workers stepped in front of me. “It’s Bob isn’t it? I’m Scott Rodger and we met when we
swam Burgh Island together three years ago”. I had told Scott what a wonderful
NHS and care workers can use any swim Brownsea was and he must swim it one day and here he was!
Dorset Council-operated car park free
of charge, provided they are on duty Following this, his wife had given him a year’s subscription to the Swimming Times
and displaying a relevant permit, or they for his birthday and he seemed very pleased to read that he was mentioned in my
have registered with Dorset Council. Burgh Island report. It was good to hear that in a very small way, I was helping the
There will also be no charge to park for circulation figures of this magazine.
volunteers and people getting
vaccination. When I look back, this had been another fabulous day spent in good company in
a truly magnificent location. Mark Shakles and his team should be so proud to
have organised such a fantastic event. I shall certainly be back again next year.

Letter to Health Secretary What did I say!
We have sent a letter to the Health Secretary on 4th January asking that all Bob Holman
teachers, support staff and administration staff in schools be prioritised for Covid 19
vaccinations to help the country get children back into schools.

Thank you Letter from MHCLG
G P Lewis
We have recently received a handwritten letter from the Secretary of State for
Housing Communities and local Government (MHCLG), which amongst other Interior/Exterior Painter & Decorator
things thanks us for our service to local communities during this last challenging
year.
All aspects of painting and

Executive Director of People – Children decorating undertaken including
at Dorset Council Domestic, New builds, Refurbs

Theresa Leavy has been appointed to this critical and Commercial.
position for which she has been covering for on an Qualified and with over 30 years
interim basis since January this year. Following a
robust recruitment process, she has been appointed experience, will offer friendly
to the role permanently. She is responsible for all advice if needed.
statutory services for children and young people – 1st class finish
including safeguarding and social care, education  If you require a job done hassle free
and early help, as well as working with other  Free written quotes by an honest, friendly tradesman
partners to champion the interests of children and please give Gavin a call on
young people across Dorset. She is responsible for all  Fully insured 01929 471704 or 07977
statutory services for children and young people –  No job too small or big 047314, Email:
including safeguarding and social care, education g.lewis515@btinternet.com.

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