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CARER SUPPORT DORSET CELEBRATES OBITUARIES
AFTER RECEIVING £9,600 IN NATIONAL

LOTTERY FUNDING (These words are written by Mike & Hilda Menzies, close friends of
Jenny & George. We include some words from Jenny’s sister,
Christine.)
Carer Support Dorset, who support George recounted that he met Jenny in unusual circumstances in Sydney in
unpaid carers across the Dorset Australia. George was on his knees, attending to a photocopier. Then,
Council area, is celebrating today blocking his vision, a pair of lady’s legs came into view. This distracted
after being awarded £9,600 in George from his work. This sort of opportunity doesn’t present too often. It was
funding from The National Lottery quite convenient that George was already on his knees, being the
Community Fund, the largest funder appropriate position for a proposal of marriage. - Jenny & George were
of community activity in the UK. married.
Carer Support Dorset will use their On return to Dorset, Jenny landed a job in Police HQ which she held for many
funding to run a series of arts years. If you have got a little misdemeanour on your record, it may well be
workshops across the county during Jenny that put it there!
Carers Week (6-12 June).
This new National Lottery funding will Jenny & George occasionally visited Jenny’s family in Huntingdon and stayed
allow Carer Support Dorset to work with sister Christine. One of a large family, Christine remarks how the family
with The Arts Development Picture: Tracy Rowland (L) and Anna Elston (R), were spread out in age as well as by geographical continents, three of the
Company to run eight arts workshops Carer Support Dorset. eldest John, Ken, & Jenny, being separated in their youth.
with different artists for Dorset’s We met Jenny & George in Affpuddle Church. My wife Hilda and became
unpaid carers across the week. good friends. So we set up a regular Friday evening supper – toasties to begin
The workshops will run at the following venues: with, but then full dinner as our 30 year friendship developed. I recall one
Monday 6 June evening which was scheduled as a BBQ at Jenny & George’s. Hilda and I
were a bit late. Jenny had already poured herself a glass of plonc as the BBQ
Winterborne Whitechurch Village Hall: was warming up. However, when we arrived, with a rather fine red wine,
10am-12noon: Play with Clay Workshop. Jenny was enticed and tossed her plonc over her shoulder, presenting the
2pm-4pm: Cloudscape Workshop. empty glass to our bottle. However, she had not noticed the slumbering Sam
behind her bench. It’s not so much the flavour or quality but the surprise
Dorset Carers Hub, 28 South Street, Dorchester: which gives a problem. Golden Retrievers are not renowned for vintners’ skills.
10am-12noon: Puppet Workshop. After George had died and Jenny became more frail, she was able to take
2pm-4pm: Music Making Workshop. her next Golden Retriever into Casterbridge Manor where Jenny mixed with
Wednesday 8 June many similar folk and was looked after by a caring
staff till well into her 80s.
Gillingham Library:
10am-12noon and 1pm-3pm: Introduction to Lino Printmaking Workshops. I ask you all to join with me in prayer, rather than
saying farewell, but to bid Jenny fond reunification
with George in both mortal remains and spiritual
Friday 10 June heaven.
The Beacon Room, St Mary’s Church, Ferndown:
11am-1pm: Movement and Dance Workshop.
2-4pm: Singing Workshop.

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