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AUTUMN LEAVES BERE REGIS SCOUT GROUP

When I wrote the article for the May Magazine, it was Beavers
with the hope that better news would be forthcoming
for the next issue but sadly, that is not the case and Beavers have continued to watch YouTube videos
there is no relaxation of the lockdown rules for those of of Turtle doing activities during the lockdown - we
us over the magic cut-off line of “Three score years and have been baking cakes and scones, making
ten”. bunting for VE Day celebrations, finger braiding,
origami, throwing games and wildlife photography.
Phil and I have spoken to, or left messages for all the members of the Club in the
last week or so, and I am glad to report that everybody has escaped the We took a look at heraldry and drew dragons for St. George's Day, and continue
dreaded plague so far, and that they are being helped by many lovely people, to work towards badges! Another virtual sleepover is happening at the end of
unless they are the ones doing the helping! May, where we will all camp in our own gardens or house, with joint activities that
we can all do separately. These are strange times, but I am proud of how the
A friend has sent me photocopies of the Bere Regis Parish Magazine from
Beavers have responded with energy, kindness and enthusiasm for all that
November 1972. The AUTUMN LEAVES report is as follows:
lockdown life offers. Well done Beavers, keep it up!
“The first meeting was a success with 47 people arriving and being
welcomed at the door by Mrs Jeeves. Dr Boyd kindly declared us Turtle, Liz Teather, Beaver Scout Leader, 471216
officially started, which was well photographed by Mr Day.
Following Tea and refreshments everyone had a piece of cake, which
was kindly made by Mrs Lewis’ sister. A raffle was held and also other
spontaneous prizes were given. The last 15 minutes was given to a sing- THE PARISH WAR MEMORIAL AND AN
song of old tunes with Mrs Jeeves playing the piano. Please note all UNRESOLVED MYSTERY (PART ONE)
future meetings will now be held at the Youth Club Hut.”
How the sacrifices of the men who died in the Great War were to be
Those of you who are good at arithmetic will have now worked out that 1972 was commemorated was mentioned several times in the Parish Magazine. In March
48 years ago, so our 49th Birthday Tea as shown in our Calendar is a little bit 1919, for instance, the Vicar, the Reverend Montague Bere, (that his surname was
premature!!
the same as the Parish in which he officiated is pure co-incidence), who was still
When we are able to start meeting again, I will make sure everybody knows serving abroad as a chaplain in the Army, wrote in the newsletter he sent home
about it and I think we should have our usual tea and just let everyone catch up each month:
on their experiences of enforced confinement. Following Kath’s death we have “...what form is our parochial war memorial going to take? ...the more the matter
been given her photograph albums of Autumn Leaves and the Woodbury Hill is discussed and talked over, before any formal meeting is held, the better. I have
Singers, which I will bring for everyone to see.
heard that one idea, popular at Bere Regis, is to complete the Vestry screen...
I look forward to that day and send best wishes to all. Panels could be placed in the new part with the names of the fallen, or perhaps
of all parishioners who have served, though I think it would be difficult to settle in
SDB some cases, who is or is not a parishioner.
We are very saddened to hear of the sudden death of our Dear Friend Sally On the other hand, some may advocate an outdoor memorial. Many of the men
Cheeseman. Her cheerful presence will be much missed by all of us. who have served in France would, I expect, like the idea of an out-of-door
Calvary.
A few weeks ago I was talking to a Major in the Hospital with me, about the
subject, and he said ‘why don’t you put up a Mens’ Club, a Y.M.C.A. or

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