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White Lovington Development
Following the submission of plans by the developer of the site at White Lovington,
the council heard from a number of residents who were displeased at the
increase of numbers of houses from the number set out in the Neighbourhood
Plan. Following discussions, the council agreed unanimously that because the
application did not conform with the Neighbourhood Plan, it would inform Dorset
Council that it could not support the planning application in its present form.
This is a vegan recipe which everyone can enjoy. It is packed full of
flavour and very welcoming.
Bere Regis Calendars
The base can be made in advance and mash added at time of cooking
The council were delighted to announce that the 2020 version of the annual Bere
Regis Calendar, from which profits are being donated to The Ed Kent Trust, sold a
 1 tbsp olive oil  1 x 400g can Mash total of 161 calendars, raising the fantastic sum of £405 for the charity, which
 1 leek finely chopped chopped tomatoes helps local young people with funding in the sports and music areas.
 4 sweet potatoes
 1 parsnip,  1 tbsp tomato puree
 1 carrot diced  1tsp sugar  vegan margarine
(or butter ) Play Park Resurfacing
 1celery stick sliced  1tsp marmite
 1tbsp mixed herbs  1 x400g can green  1 heaped tsp Having researched many solutions to the replacement of the woodchip bark in
the Play Park, the council agreed to purchase rubber chippings to replace the
 2 garlic cloves lentils Dijon mustard bark with. Made from recycled tyres, this bark gives both a safer surface for
chopped  150g frozen peas
children to play on and a more environmentally beneficial solution. We hope it
 2 tbsp balsamic  salt and pepper may also deter cats from using the bark as a litter tray!
vinegar

VE Day Celebrations
Method
There are a number of celebrations being planned by organisations within the
1 Heat oil in a large pan, add leek, parsnip, carrot, celery and herbs. village to celebrate the 75 Anniversary of VE Day on Friday 8 May. Further
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Season and sautés until start to soften details will be released nearer the time, but ideas under discussion include a 40s
themed tea dance, run by Scouts, along with a ceremonial ringing of the church
2 Add garlic, balsamic vinegar, cook for 10mins then add chopped bells and a lighting of the Beacon, followed by an outdoor ecumenical service of
tomatoes, puree, 100ml water.
thanksgiving. If residents in areas around the village wish to hold their own street
3 Add Marmite, sugar and simmer for 20mins add a little more water to parties, or organisations wish to add to the events to mark the occasion, the
loosen sauce, check seasoning. council will be delighted to help with any planning and road closures involved
with this.
4 Meanwhile cook the sweet potatoes until soft, drain well and mash with

vegan marg, dijon mustard, check seasoning.
East Devon and Dorset National Park
5 Preheat oven 180c/gas 4. Drain and rinse lentils and add
to sauce along with frozen peas cook for 5mins. The Council heard an enthusiastic talk from a member of the team behind the
proposed new National Park in Dorset and East Devon. There are many potential
6 Transfer to dish and cover completely with mash.
benefits, and some possible pitfalls, that could be had from forming a new
7 Bake for 25-30mins and enjoy National Park and we look forward to monitoring the progress of their application
as it goes through the next stages.

Bryan Benjafield

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