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BRIANTSPUDDLE VILLAGE HALL REGULAR OBITUARIES/EULOGIES
EXERCISE CLASSES
several years, the marriage was officially dissolved in 1959.

After a long dull rainy winter with traditional festive overindulgence, you might be Kath carried on with the hairdressers/florists in Ashtead and in the early
thinking about how to get into shape for the gardening or holiday season ahead. sixties the hairdressing business was sold on. She continued with her florist shop
Look no further; we have three activities on offer at our warm, beautiful and which was a great success and Kath was very busy for several years there.
comfortable Hall to help you get fit and supple again. All instructors are fully
trained and insured, and all classes have participants of both sexes, so no need to In 1966 she took a short break to the West Country and on returning home to
be shy about coming along! Ashtead became unsure of where she was and the best route home. No Satnavs
in those days! As most of you know, she stopped in Bere Regis outside a
butcher’s shop by chance, or fate, went in to ask for help. She was offered a
Pilates cup of tea and left over an hour later clutching 2lbs of sausages. This was the first
meeting of Kath and Charlie.
Tuesday morning from 9.30 till 10.30 am Kathy brings us a ‘complete workout for
the whole body’ suitable for all ages and fitness levels. The first trial class is free with Their courting was limited to mostly Sundays only as both of them were busy with
Kathy who is an ex midwife. Necessary equipment like mats etc is provided at the their shops. Then Charles proposed and couple of months prior to their wedding
class. For more info Call 07967655159 or go to kathyashdown@peverellpilates.com a couple called into her florists and asked if she would consider selling the
business. Fate once again smoothed their path.

On March 9th 1968 Kath Maynard married Charlie Jeeves in Epsom registry office
Exercise Class
and they started their life together in Bere Regis. Kath threw herself
These popular classes are held on a Thursday morning between 9.30 and 10.00 wholeheartedly into village life. They built their bungalow, Larkspur on Snow Hill
am. Elaine the instructor caters individually for all fitness levels and ages. Advice is behind the shop and designed and stocked the garden too, a great passion of
always available for any particular problem. All equipment is provided. For more Charlie’s . Once completed the garden was opened for many years and money
info contact Elaine on 01929 462916, or go to elaine@dufonis.plus.com raised for Guide Dogs for the blind and the Church Hall.
She helped Charlie with the sausage making, did a lot of the meat deliveries and

Hatha Yoga used to cook the large hams herself in the kitchen at Larkspur. She admitted to
me that on a couple of occasions the hams had to be thrown away as she had
If you are desperate for a gentle stretch and gone off for a drive round in her car for the afternoon, probably for an ice-cream
bend followed by the best relaxation you will and forgot the time and the hams were too overcooked to eat. They also did
ever find, try Thursday evening from 6.30 till B&B, something her closest friend Audrey took advantage of when she moved to
8.00pm when there is a lovely yoga session with Bere Regis in 2002. With relatives visiting for their 50th wedding anniversary and
Frances. Hatha yoga need not be strenuous but needing accommodation, Audrey was told to contact Kath which she did. A
still gives you back some of the strength and meeting was arranged at Larkspur and Audrey was greeted by Kath and invited
suppleness that life takes away. Again Frances in to a table set with afternoon tea. As soon as they sat down Kath asked ‘Do
provides all necessary equipment. For more info you sing?” ‘Well yes’, replied Audrey. “ Right then you
call 01929 472927 or call mobile 07974391349 or must join the choir”. Another choir member signed up.
Email r19few@googlemail.com
Alison and Melanie used to visit and loved helping with
All these classes are held in a relaxed and the B&B, the flowers and the garden with their
friendly atmosphere with no pressure or sense of Grandad. Kath tried to teach them, and then the great
competition. . . . so try one you might just find grandkids, how to play the piano but I’m not sure how
you meet new people and even have a bit of successful that was. They remember trips out in the car
fun. for an ice-cream, as did my sister and many others. This
was a favourite afternoon outing for Kath for all the

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