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PURBECK CONNECT UKRAINE BERE HEATH METHODIST

CHAPEL
Henry Hogger writes:-
Parish residents may be interested in the “Time waits for nobody” so to speak as we embark soon
establishment of a new organization, on a new month July.
Purbeck Connect Ukraine (PCU), under the
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auspices of Swanage Action for Refugees, We had a good Jubilee Afternoon tea on Sunday 5
of which I’ve been a member for some June which was preceded by a service led by our
time. Superintendent Minister Rev John Yarrien and Peter
Jenner. Twenty folk tucked into sandwiches, sausages rolls, scones, jam and
PCU report that a steady flow of Ukrainian refugeess are already finding their way cream followed by an abundance of cakes and teas and coffees. It was
to Purbeck. The organization’s aim is to provide assistance to Ukrainian arrivals, wonderful.
and support for actual and potential host families.
Our coming events in July are :
PCU don’t yet have their own website; but more details, including a newsletter
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describing their current and planned activities, can be accessed via the website Sunday 3 July at 2pm - Monthly service led by the Rev Steph Jenner, a recent
for Help and Kindness, a government-supported charity dealing with Ukrainian former minister of Bere Heath Methodist Church. Refreshments served after the
refugees nationally. See https://www.helpandkindness.co.uk/service/3977/ service. All our welcome.
Purbeck-Connect-Ukraine: and scroll down via “more information” to “our news Saturday 23 July – Craft and Kids – 2.30pm to 3.45pm. Crafts for Children along
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services”. with cake and a drink . Tea/coffee for Adults and chat. Relaxed afternoon with
PCU say that through contacts they have in both Poland and Ukraine itself, they plenty of fun and mess.
are “constantly receiving” requests from Ukrainians wishing to come to Purbeck;
and are keen to hear from prospective hosts willing to take families or individuals.
Specifically, they are currently looking for a host for one man in Wareham or Advance Notice
Wool. Saturday 13 August - County Fair- 2pm - 4pm
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Tea’s and crafts / bring and buy /cake sale. This is an event for all the family as
the crafts are for children, parents can join in. This is one of the main Fundraisers
for the Church which helps to keep the church going. Please come along on the
day and support us if you can. If you can donate cakes, have things for the bring
and buy please contact Mrs Jackie Morgan on 01929 472283. Thank you in
advance.
We look forward to welcoming you to either of our Services, Craft and Kids and
County Fair.

Blessings
Peter Jenner – Lay Worker –
Children and Families & Outreach & part of Ministerial Team.

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