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I was not to be disappointed as the beautiful
JUBILEE NEWS
azure blue sea framed by the rocky gully drew
me in. Seacombe is a stunning place and our
group became quiet for a while as we took in
its full beauty. Start the Platinum Jubilee Weekend
It was by now a beautiful clear blue day but Begin the weekend celebrations at The Scout Hut. Bring
the sea was roughened by a few white the family for a Hog Roast, and ice cream supper and a
horses. The best place to swim was from a glass of something, from 7.30 to 9.15pm. Then join the
promontory to the west of the inlet where you procession to light the Beacon on Souls Moor.
can dive from a rock a few feet above the
sea into at least ten feet of water. A unique occasion to join the Nation at 9.45pm when all the Beacons are lit to
celebrate the reign of the longest serving Monarch in history, Queen Elizabeth II
It soon became obvious that the first
challenge was getting in and the second
most serious challenge would be getting out Parish Street Party - Saturday 3rd June
of the sea which was raging against the rocks.
As I was changing I could see Jonathan with West Street traffic will be traffic free and decorated with bunting from 3pm for you
a small group of swimmers explaining how to enjoy setting out tables and chairs for your picnic.* One long line of tea tables
easy it was and how exciting it would be to to share the afternoon with the family that is Bere Regis.
dive off the rock. “Trust me, it’s easy!” he said.
He might have added “I’m a doctor!” In the Music to listen to, music to dance to, make a Jubilee Hat and join a Parade have
end four of us decided to join him in this little your face painted…….
adventure and were to be rewarded with an
amazing experience.
As I lowered myself onto the ledge, the raging
surf took me and almost brushed me
sideways. As you get older, your motor senses
are not so highly tuned so I took my time to
edge off the ledge into the sea. Magic!!

The five of us swam around a little whilst

Pics from the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in 2012
Jonathan and Simon showed
off their diving skills. I was never Most of all join the best community get together.
tempted as I always like to see
the bottom of any water I dive *An application to close West Street from The Royal Oak to the Manor Farm Road
into and very aware of some turning is being submitted. All residents and businesses directly affected have
terrible injuries that can be detailed information and thank you all for your co-operation
inflicted.

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