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some interesting groups and worth noting that Mr Price turned up bright and
NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER
breezy with the captain and then had to wait 2 hours before teeing off
last…..that’s the luck of the draw Pricey!!
Spring has finally sprung – and we may even be We had a plethora of lowish scores with the average score being only 25 points in
seeing the start of summer! April and May have had treacherous conditions. However, in third place with a 34 points was yours truly
some extremes of weather, but I hope you all had Captain Tiny (beating Kris “mukka” Meehan on countback), in second place with
the chance to enjoy some sunshine over the early a great score of 35 points was housewive’s favourite Paul Ebsworth, and the winner
May bank holiday weekend.
scoring a magnificent 37 points (including 23 on the back 9 holes alone) was Jim
I have had a very varied month, with events and Goodey….well played Jim!
meetings across the constituency and in London. I The nearest the pin were won by Ian “Skeletor” Spalding, and our guest for the day
was delighted to open the new premises for Shands Triston Gale, nearest the pin in 2 was won by Sir Charles Way! Lastly the nearest
funeral care in Corfe Mullen. They do some great the line competition was also won by my VC for the season Ian “Skeletor”
work in the community, and are supportive of a wide range of charities and
Spalding.
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events, including the Corfe Mullen carnival, coming up on Saturday 9 June.
Unsurprisingly given the conditions there were no 2 twos scored on the day both!
I had a tour around Montecute School and enjoyed a delicious cake & coffee at
their fundraising Happy Zone café. This is open to the public serving drinks and After the prize giving we held the second of our monthly raffles where I am again
cakes on term-time Fridays from 1030-1115. Do drop in if you get the chance and overwhelmed with the ROGS generosity as we managed to raise a fantastic £153
you will be assured of a warm welcome. for the Captain’s Charities of Diabetes UK and Epilepsy….thank you so much once
again.
In Upton I popped in to chat to the volunteers at the Upton Day centre fundraising
coffee morning, along with the Upton Gardening Club. I was pleased to chat to I look forward to seeing you all at the next ROGS game at Salisbury GC on March
Purbeck’s volunteer of the year Martyn Chase whilst I was there. There are so 25 first tee off 12 midday.
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many people giving their time to make our communities a better place to live and
work. Captain Tiny

In London I attended a reception to celebrate the work of apprentices, and had
the chance to chat to some local Cobham apprentices from Wimborne. I am THOMAS WILLIAMS EDUCATIONAL
always keen to encourage young people in whatever career path they chose, FOUNDATION
and it was fascinating to hear from them about their work. I have also recently Registered Charity - 306172
visited local Poole business Actisense to meet members of the Dorset Young
Chamber of Commerce from local schools in Dorset.
Long established members of our village community will already be aware of this
local grant making charity.
Nowadays, we generally refer to the trust as “The Williams Trust” and many
parishioners are aware that it makes financial contributions towards the
LOCAL MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT education of young people in the Parish, especially in cases of greatest need.
Grants to individuals in previous years have ranged from assistance with
Michael Tomlinson MP  equipment costs for undergraduates, 6th former travel costs and support for
Michael.tomlinson.mp@parliament.uk
holds regular surgeries apprenticeships. Local youth organisations, including the school, Scouts and the
Swimming Club have also benefited.
in the constituency. For  01202 624216
details of forthcoming www.michaeltomlinson.org.uk The Trustees of the charity are very much aware that as the community has
surgeries or to make an  changed and grown over the years, the profile of the Trust has become less well-
known and there are many cases of real need which have not been able to
appointment, please @Michael4MDNP benefit. To that end, we have stepped up the publicity for the grant application
contact his office.

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