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January 2023                         January 2023

 work  is  completed.  Pay  the  full  bill   BERE REGIS WI
 when  you  are  happy  with  the  work.
 Money retained can be used to pay a
 third  party  to  complete  or  put  work   Our  November  Meeting  was  an  evening  of arts
 right.    and crafts when members were able to choose
       from  three  items  -  a  bag  to  decorate  for
 Never agree to go with a trader to the   whatever purpose they wished to use it for - peg
 bank  or  building  society  to  withdraw   bag,  waste  paper,  potatoes  and  vegetables,
 money, even if this might seem a kind   etc - some pot covers to sew up - or a fun bag container for anyone short of the
 offer,  it  is  usually  an  aggressive   necessities of life?! - or just sit and talk and watch other members working!
 practice  under  consumer  law  for  a
 trader to do this.    Another  year  has  gone  by  and  we,  as  Bere  Regis  WI  would  love  to  have  the
       support of more Ladies living in this village and beyond. The WI as a whole in 2022
 Pay by credit card where possible, you   supported  the need  to  raise  awareness of  climate  change  and protect nature,
 will  often  get  extra  protection  under   they  marched  to  bring  to  attention  the  need  to  end  violence  against  women
 section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.   (and will be marching again on Saturday, 4th March 2023)and also lobbied MPs
       for action on microplastics.
       As  I  write  this  (in  December)  people  are  having  to  tighten  their  belts  as  the
       country is in political turmoil and many people will suffer hardship on what should
       be  a  wonderful  time  of  year.  Whether  we  are  celebrating  something  joyful  or
       battling through hard times the WI are here for all women and WI members are
       there for each other. May we all wish you a Very Happy New Year and hope to
       see you in 2023.

    G P Lewis    Please contact our President, Mrs Dian Pitts, if you wish to join us at our monthly
       meetings  at  Bere  Regis  Sports  Club  on  the  3rd  Wednesday  of  each  month  at
 Interior/Exterior Painter & Decorator   7.30p.m.


 All aspects of painting and
 decorating undertaken including   CITIZENS ADVICE –
 Domestic, New builds, Refurbs   HERE FOR LOCAL
 and Commercial.   RESIDENTS
 Qualified and with over 30 years
 experience, will offer friendly   Citizens Advice Can Help with Winter Worries
 advice if needed.
    1st class finish   If you require a job done hassle free   Residents in Bere Regis and surrounding areas are reminded that free support and
       help is available this winter if worried about debt and paying bills.
    Free written quotes   by an honest, friendly tradesman
 please give Gavin a call on
    Fully insured   01929 471704 or 07977   Cost of Living and Debt
    No job too small or big   047314, Email:   The  cost  of  living  crisis  is  an  ongoing  concern  and  this  combined  with  worrying
    No VAT   about paying post-Christmas bills can cause additional worry and stress.
 g.lewis515@btinternet.com.

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