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For Queen and Country includes the installation of heat pumps, LED lighting and improved building
management systems at various Dorset Council sites and buildings across the
county.
It wasn’t the shindig in the road, when
Bere Regis slipped into party mode.
We British seem to have the knack. It Dorset’s army of volunteer digital champions is growing
wasn’t the bunting or Union Jack.
We had the weather, without any rain. It Dorset Council’s army of volunteer digital champions is growing to help meet the
wasn’t prosecco or even champagne. growing digital skills need in the county. Six new recruits have come on board to
join the council’s team of digital champions to help even more of the county’s
It wasn’t the tables, resplendent with residents get online. Research has shown that nearly a third of Dorset’s residents
food. It wasn’t the “joie de vivre” mood. don’t have the means or the skills to get online and are increasingly being left
It wasn’t the Queen with Paddington behind in a world that is becoming more reliant on the internet. The council
Bear; It was what Sue Stone had done to recruits volunteer digital champions to help those residents through regular face
her hair. to face sessions at libraries across the county. They can also help people over the
phone via the council’s Digital Hotline. Residents can find out where their nearest
It wasn’t the villagers making merry. It digital champion session is by calling the Digital Hotline on 01305 221048.
wasn’t the trifle laced with sherry.
It wasn’t the laughter. It wasn’t the
squeal. It wasn’t the band playing jig and Surgery
reel.
It wasn’t the dancers, row on row. It wasn’t the kids, who stole the show. We are not holding face to face meetings for the moment. However, we would
be more than delighted to talk to you on the telephone or via Zoom. Please ring
It wasn’t gazebo and flowing bowls. It wasn’t the cakes or sausage rolls. or email us with some details so that we can prepare ourselves. Peter’s email
It wasn’t these things, but with you I’ll share; It was what Sue Stone had done to address is peterwharf@hotmail.com telephone 07986 600799 and Laura’s is
her hair. cllrlaura.miller@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk telephone 07814 569563

It wasn’t when National Anthem was sung, or even when church bells were rung. Peter Wharf & Laura Miller, Dorset Councillors for West Purbeck
You don’t need an open mouth to be loud. I think it’s good to stand out in a
crowd.
Cast caution to the wind, like Sue. Curl yourself up in red, white and blue.
As long as Camilla has a mop on her head, she needs to think blue, white and
red.
For Queen and for Country, go on if you dare; It was what Sue Stone had done to Quality Tax and
her hair. KingsBere
Paul J Openshaw (June 2022) Accounting
Accountants For professional advice, dealing with all

aspects of accounts and tax

Day and evening appointments available

Phone Debbie Scott FCCA, ATII on 01258 830304
office@kingsbere.co.uk

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