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this way then that. After several BERE REGIS WI
tumbles I was at the waters edge
and ready to lever myself onto dry
land. Somehow, Jonathan’s We do hope that you have noticed the green
description of “easy peasy” was hearts scattered around the village and
not as accurate as I had hoped. probably wondered why they are there. We
were trying to "SHOW THE LOVE". This is a WI
What a swim, what an experience, campaign to turn February green and take part
what a day to remember! This was in the Climate Coalition and help protect our native wildlife. For example
not for the faint hearted but I am H e d g e h o g s h a v e
sure on a calmer day, it would dropped to a third of
have been much easier. So when levels at the start of the
you are next on the Purbecks, treat century. Also tortoiseshell
yourself to a wonderful walk along butterflies have dropped
our stunning Jurassic coastline and if you stumble across Seacombe, stay a while by seventy percent in the
and let your thoughts wander in this timeless peaceful place. last 10 years. A worrying
Bob Holman thought.
As mentioned in the last
Magazine we had a very
interesting talk by a lady
from the National Trading Standards (South West). It appears that there are
criminals everywhere who want to take your money or obtain your personal
details for illegal purposes. Scammers may trick you online, by phone, by post or in
person. They are particularly trying to scam the elderly who are more likely to be
targets.

There are many ways you can protect yourself from scams - too many to mention
in this article but basically be suspicious of any unusual telephone calls, NEVER
give your Banking details or personal information to anyone you don't know or
trust. If you think you might have been a victim you should inform your Bank or call
the Citizens Advice Consumer helpline (03454 04 05 06) or Action Fraud (0300 123
2040).
On a happier note the WI are celebrating International Women's Day on the 18th
March celebrating gains and highlighting the inequalities that persist for women
across the globe. This includes work, care and pay, control over our own bodies
and no more violence against women. These are great ideas for social media
content and actions that members can take in their own communities but for the
men in Bere Regis it might mean that no dinner will be served that day!!
Talking of food we regret to say that the WI Pancake Day meeting with the Bere
Regis School will not take place again this year due to Covid restrictions in the
Village.
Our next Meeting on Wednesday 16th March at the Bere Regis Sports Hall is a
"Cruise along the Jurassic Coast" an illlustrated talk by Steve Belasco. Please
come and join us you will be very welcome.

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