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July 2021 July 2021
NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER
BERE REGIS FLORAL GROUP
Finally summer seems to have arrived! It’s been
brilliant to see Dorset businesses being able to open
up more and welcome visitors back to our area. We
all know that some of Britain’s best beaches are
here in Dorset, and whilst I do enjoy walking the dog Bere Regis Floral Group is back!
along a deserted beach in the rain, the bright
sunshine is very welcome! We are holding our first meeting since last September. Area
Demonstrator Lucy Ellis from Bratton in Wiltshire has entitled
her demonstration Opera Goes to the Movies.

It sounds exciting!
I have recently been to
visit some of our local The meeting will be on Tuesday 13 July at 2pm at Winterbourne Whitechurch
th
tourist sites, including the village hall (note change to usual venue).
award winning South
Lytchett Manor Caravan Come along and enjoy a lovely flower arranging demonstration. We look
and Camping park. They forward to welcoming members and friends and their friends.
are all working incredibly
hard to make their sites For all information contact chairman Bob Holman on 01305 848262
safe and welcoming for
visitors. I know that the
summer season brings
challenges to Dorset, but BERE REGIS WI
hundreds of business rely
on the tourist economy,
and I am pleased to support them as much as possible. Tourism, both directly At the time of writing, we’ve just discovered that
and indirectly, helps to maintain over 46,000 jobs in Dorset, with visitors bringing our plans for a ‘We’re Back’ social evening in
millions of pounds to the local economy. June have been scuppered by the extension of

Of course the beaches bring people to Dorset, but so too does our beautiful COVID restrictions. We’re crossing our fingers
countryside. A few years ago I encouraged schools and community groups to against any further extensions and are aiming to
sign up to plant trees as part of the Queen’s canopy project. The government reschedule for Wednesday, 21 July. In the meantime, to cheer ourselves up, here
are now offering further support for people who want to plant trees. The England are some pictures of the WI floats at what used to be the Annual Bere Regis
Woodland Creation Offer provides grants to create woodlands, with extra funds carnival
for planting trees near rivers to reduce flooding, and for improving public access The first picture, in the top left corner is from 1959. Can you guess the dates of the
to woodlands. You can find out more here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ others from the subject matter?
england-woodland-creation-offer
For details of future meetings or further information about the WI, please contact
I was really pleased to hear about the new pet theft task force, set up Di Pitts on 01929 471322 or Moira Mathers on 07900 906278. You can see more
to investigate the reported rise in pet theft since the beginning of about our past meetings and activities on our Facebook page @BereRegisWI.
lockdown. We are a nation of animal lovers and for many people,
particularly during the lockdown, pets have been a source of great
comfort. Sadly there has been an increase in pet theft, and as a dog owner
myself, I know the important part our pets play in our lives. The task force

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