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THE BERE REGIS FOLK GROUP
Details for the monthly live music night held in the Stable
Bar (skittle alley at the back ) . A quiet venue away from
the main bars in the pub but close enough to order
refreshments. A wide range of different music is available
and no charges are made.
Tuesday 17th March 2020
8pm in the Stable Bar at the Drax Arms West Street.
Artists
 Becoming Branches - To celebrate the release of their debut EP they will be
sharing some original songs with us.
 Martin Ansell - British acoustic guitarist, singer, songwriter and portrait
artist. He has been writing and performing since the early 1980's, and has
toured with acts such as Van Morrison, Chris Isaak, Tom Robinson and The
Fixx.
 David McKenzie - will be playing the bagpipes.
 State of Undress - The rocky rootsy fiddle-some band from Dorset. Playing
their own original songs, some traditional songs in their own style and a few
covers just 'cos they love 'em! From thought provoking to fun!!!
Come and join us for a musical St Patricks evening.
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 T&PCs are asking for a special relationship with DC where their queries and
requests are treated as a higher priority than those from members of
public. T&PCs see themselves as the voice of their communities,
representing local needs, so would like DC to prioritise ("fast-track") their
requests.
 Role of clerks: we need to recognise that DC may inadvertently be putting
pressure on clerks, and we need better understanding the role of clerks in
our communications T&PCs.
 There has been much praise for community Highways Officers - these are
named individual officers with direct relationships with local councils.
 DC recognises the varying sizes and complexity of different parish and
town councils. We will need different approaches to working together to
meet the needs of different councils.
 People have fed back that they liked the workshops and felt DC had
productive conversations but will reserve judgement until they see what
happens next: DC now needs to act on feedback.
The next steps will be for Dorset Council to work up some proposals and items for
discussion with town & parish councils in response to the feedback. These will be
discussed at a second series of workshops to be held in the coming months.
Surgery
We frequently and happily hold meetings with our constituents at a time and
place that is mutually convenient to one or other of us. We will respond to any
email or telephone request to meet which we will hold either at a local village
hall, hostelry or at your home to suit you. Please ring or email us with the subject
matter so that we can prepare ourselves. Peter’s email address is
peterwharf@hotmail.com telephone 07986600799 and Laura’s is
cllrlaura.miller@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk telephone 07814 569563.
Peter Wharf & Laura Miller, Dorset Councillors for West Purbeck
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