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you come down the path towards the church. This would be a reasonably quick,
simple and cost effective option even providing lighting to it. It would however, be
adjacent to the hedge at the back of the Old Vicarage and therefore quite close
to that property.
The third option is far more radical and also addresses the issue of level, disabled
access to the church itself.
Banana Split
(c) Also a wooden structure but more substantial. By knocking through the lower
part of the West window, to the North of the tower where the old boiler house had This is a special treat for the children after school.
been, a new, level entrance into the church would be created. Outside the
church, in the new structure, would be the toilet and space for a wheelchair or Allow 1 banana for each person.
pushchair to be kept in the dry. The existing path would need to be extended and  6 bananas
lit.
 1 bar of milk chocolate
The window, which would be partly removed, was, some years ago, renewed at
considerable cost. It is appreciated that those who contributed and fund raised  ½ oz butter
feel the alteration to this window should not take place.
 1 small carton 4fl oz double cream
Options a and b, if agreed by planners, could be completed fairly quickly and at
reasonable cost but may not provide a long-term solution. Option c is a much  family brick of vanilla ice cream
more long-term project and will be at a far greater cost. It may however, ‘future  chopped walnuts
proof’ the church and enable it to be used by everybody in years to come.
Place the broken up chocolate in a small bowl add the butter and melt
As an interim measure, the PCC have decided to lease, at a reasonable cost, a over a hot pan of water until smooth.
portaloo, which will be placed in the churchyard, down by the B3390 and will be
maintained by the leasing company. Whilst this is not suitable for people with Whip the cream until stiff. Cut the ice cream into 6 portions. Peel the
disabilities it will at least provide a vital facility until a more permanent solution can bananas, spilt lengthways, Sandwich together with the ice cream , spoon
be agreed and funded. Those booking weddings at the church will still be the melted chocolate over each portion, top with whipped cream and
expected to contribute to the hire of this facility. chopped nuts. Serve immediately. You can add other fruits and your
sprinkles need not stop at nuts, there are many lovely ideas on the baking
The PCC realise that you will all have your own views on what should be shelves at supermarkets.
considered and what is possible. Please feel free to talk to either Elizabeth Whatley
or Stephen Sanderson (Churchwardens) or Charles Masheder, the Vicar, about
this.
Elizabeth Whatley

RIDE AND STRIDE

The 2018 Ride + Stride will take place on Saturday 8th September. Last year's
sponsored riders and striders raised over £86 000 for Dorset Historic Churches Trust.
If you wish to take part please contact Pat Wharf at Bere Regis or Richard Killer at
Affpuddle.

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