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village. Following our survey, we established a community speed-watch scheme BERE HEATH METHODIST
which has been active over the last 14 months.
Following consultation with Dorset Council we have been encouraged to CHAPEL
proceed with a formal application for a 20mph speed limit. The first step in this
process is to commission a traffic survey which will identify current speeds and Important News from Bere Heath Methodist
vehicle movements through the village. This information will need to be supplied Chapel.
to Dorset Council as part of our application. The Parish Council approved the
funding for the survey and are intending to make the application before the end Bere Heath Chapel needs the Communities support.
of July. Bere Heath Chapel has been part of the community for
As part of my induction process for becoming Chair, I am intending to meet with more than 100 years. We have served Bere Heath as a community gathering
representatives of local groups and organisations to understand better what they space, a place of worship in the heart of the community. It is a place we have
do and what opportunities and challenges they face. This will give me greater celebrated with you, your families Births, Marriages and where we gathered to
insight and understanding of how all those who volunteer and contribute to fondly remember those we have lost. Over the years we have held lunches,
village life in the Parish can work together for the benefit of all residents. Jubilee Afternoon Teas, Coffee mornings, Harvest Auctions, Kids and Brunch
(parent and toddler group), retreat days, evenings with speakers and of course
If anybody would like to contact me my details are below. many services of worship.
David Neudegg, d.neudegg@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 07894 478709 As with many community groups, The Chapel community, has recently gone
through a difficult time, exacerbated by Covid, but it is still felt today because of
rising costs, and sadly fewer people attending. We recognise that the Bere Heath
BRIANTSPUDDLE POST Community has changed significantly over the past years, and we wanted to
reach out to you now, to share with you that Bere Heath Chapel is now on the
OFFICE AND VILLAGE SHOP verge of closure. However, with support from the local community it could again
be sustainable for the future, so that it can continue to be a central meeting
place of the community.
Just a reminder about the 2025 calendar. The
theme will be ‘Animals and Pets of the Parish’. The We warmly invite you to a Community Meeting, at the Bere Heath Methodist
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entries should be in the form of a photograph, Chapel on Saturday 13 July at 2pm. We will share with you some of the history of
drawing or painting and we would welcome entries the Chapel, how we have reached this point, and how you may be able to get
from all ages so please encourage your children/grandchildren to enter! The involved to save the Chapel for the future. We also would like to hear from you,
submissions should be in a landscape format, and it would be lovely if they also we believe its presence is about serving the community, so what might that look
reflected one of the four seasons, but this is not essential. like for the community today? Come and share your views.
We have a number of Services and Events planned in the coming months, do
Digital copies of photographs would be preferred but printed copies would also
be acceptable. Any pieces that need to be copied to make high resolution come and see us:
digital files for printing will be returned to you afterwards. Sunday 2 June. Monthly Service at 2pm led by Mr Tony Boyden.
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All entries should be submitted by 1 August 2024. If we receive more than are Saturday 22 June Craft and Kids 2.30 pm – 3.45 pm.
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needed for the calendar then we will ask our customers to vote for their favourite
picture. An afternoon for Children and Parents which includes crafts, food, and lots more.
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To register your entry, or if you have any queries, please contact the shop on Sunday 7 July Monthly service at 2pm led by our Minister Rev John Yarrien.
01929 472000 or e-mail briantspuddle.shop@gmail.com We hope that you have a good June and wish you every blessing.
Rev John Yarrien – Bere Heath Minister
Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle website: www.briantspuddle.info
Peter Jenner – Children & Families Outreach Lay Worker

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