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BERE REGIS
SURGERY NEWS
Many people may not be fully aware of the
facility on the surgery website which is a
very effective way of making contact if you
think that an appointment is not entirely
necessary.
I had an instance, a couple of weeks’ ago , when I decided to use this and I was
so impressed with the speed with which my enquiry was dealt with - a phone
call from the doctor within an hour of registering the case. It really is very
straightforward to use (although I appreciate that many of our readers do not like
doing things on-line). Certainly worth a try for non-urgent enquiries and problems.
This image appears on the front page of the surgery website, so just click on the
Get Started button and off you go. Because it takes you through a lot of
common conditions, it can provide you with links to further information which can
be quite helpful. It can be a little tedious, as can be the case with several NHS
applications, but it does link with the surgery, if you need it to.
Ed - Alison
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OBITUARIES
complete. The first few years of their life together were spent living in
the village of Winfrith Newburgh. Both became enthusiastic
members of various local groups, including the Winfrith Drama Group and
they were also both active and faithful members of St Christopher’s Church.
In 1999, after Bob’s licensing to the Benefice, Joan and Bob enjoyed many
happy years at The Rectory West Lulworth. Joan was a keen member of the
Church choir and always enjoyed taking part in the annual Coast and
Country Choral Festival. It was during this time that the folk group, “Hambury
Tout”, were formed which Joan and Bob were part of and the group
recorded several CDs. One of their tracks was even played on the Terry
Wogan Breakfast Radio Show!
In 2007, Bob was offered a job at St Mary’s Church in the Parish of St Mary’s
Jersey and so he and Joan moved to the Island and enjoyed 5 incredible
years there. Joan once again threw herself into life on the Island. She joined
the Church Choir, volunteered for the local meals on wheels group and
joined the singing group “Concordia” who toured places such as France,
Germany and Sark. During their time in Jersey, the residents of St Mary’s and
beyond welcomed Bob and Joan with open arms and lasting friendships
were made which they treasured dearly.
After moving back to West Lulworth in 2012, Joan joined the Inner Wheel
Group and held the position of Secretary for many years. She also joined the
“Open the Book” team and helped bring to life bible stories for children at
the local school, as well as returning to the stage as part of the Lulworth
Players. Joan also became Churchwarden at St John the Baptist Church in
Bere Regis and continued in that role until her dying day.
Joan was an extremely talented lady. She was a fine artist and painted many
a scenery back-drop for the Winfrith and Lulworth Drama groups. But her real
passion was singing and throughout the years she sang with numerous choir
groups and on many occasions even she sang at the Royal Albert Hall!
In 2005 Joan became a Granny to Caitlin and in 2008 to Madison. She was
the best Granny in World, even travelling as far as the
Falkland Islands (twice) to help with babysitting. She
loved spending time with her grandchildren and
always kept them entertained with arts and crafts,
and adventures by the sea-side.
Joan was a devoted mother to Martin and Lesley,
always supportive, always encouraging, and as only
mothers can be, always right! Thanks Mum.
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