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the Food Bank, Bere Regis Carers Group, upgrading some equipment in the Play From there it was a quick trip to St Michaels at
Park, improving some traffic signage and more. A full breakdown is available on Stinsford. This church is famous for its connection
the Parish Council Website. to Thomas Hardye. He worshipped here as a boy
and in his later life. His heart is buried in a grave

with his first wife Also in the same grave is his
Parish Council Roles & Vacancy second wife a bit crowded. In this churchyard
At the Annual Parish Council Meeting, Councillor Jon Park was voted in for you will find is the Grave of Cecil Day Lewis writer
another year as Chair, with Simon Walker elected as Vice-Chair. At the recent and father of the Oscar Winner Actor Daniel Day
elections, Robin Pitcher decided not to stand again as a Councillor and the Lewis. This book formed the basis of Thomas
whole council would like to extend an enormous Thank You to Robin for his Hardyes descriptions of the quire in his book
extensive and tireless hard work and commitment during his 12 year period as a Under the Greenwood Tree. Inside there is
Parish Councillor. another minstrels gallery. There are fabulous
stained glass windows.
This does mean there is currently a vacancy for a new Parish Councillor. If you
would be interested in giving up some of your time to help our community then From there we moved for an excellent lunch at
please contact the Clerk on clerk@bereregisparishcouncil.gov.uk for more the Trumpet Major on the edge of Dorchester
information. before moving on to visit Moreton church. This
church was where the funeral of T.E. Lawrence

took place in l935 and was attended by Winston Churchill. Nearby is Frampton
Dorset Councillors House. This church is remarkable as it was bombed in the Second World War. It
was restored but the windows are have been replaced with clear glass windows
We heard from our two Dorset Councillors at the meeting; Councillor Laura and engraved by Lawrence Whistler. If you go there do not forget to see the
Beddow and Councillor Mike Baker who are now representing the West Purbeck forgiveness window only visible from outside as it features Judas Iscariot hanging
Ward and will be in attendance at regular Council meetings as well as being from a tree.
contactable via the usual methods should you need their assistance.
On our way home a quick look at St Lawrence’s Affpuddle lovely cared reredos

behind the altar and carved panels at
Community Survey Responses the rear of the church featuring the
nativity
The BRPC Community Survey closed at the end of April with a total of
179 responses received, and a good geographical spread of respondents across This was a stunning day out. Partly
the Parish as a whole, and the village centre. Thank you to everyone who because it seemed as if the sun had
completed the survey, the results will support improvements in communication, shone on us for the first time in this very
and will help our efforts with Dorset Council to address the various local traffic wet spring. The flowers were out. I do not
issues. In summary, it is clear that while traditional methods of getting information think there is a better place in the world
to the community (Parish Magazine, Noticeboards) remain popular, there is a than Dorset on a spring day when the
growing desire to see wider use of e- blossoms are out. We were looking and
mail, social media and the Parish thinking about our local history. The
Council website. It is also clear that a people who built worshipped loved and
quarterly Newsletter would be cared for these buildings. I wonder what
popular. will happen to them. They have so few
people left to do the work raise money
From a traffic perspective, not and tend to them. Do visit them while
unexpectedly, your responses they are still here and safe to visit. Always
are dominated by speeding issues, leave a donation and sign the visitors
parking problems and pedestrian book
safety, in a variey of locations. In

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