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SHARPEN YOUR PENCILS BERE REGIS BELLRINGERS

BRIANTSPUDDLE VILLAGE HALL - EVENING LECTURE SERIES Update from Isolation
Last month we had a splendid talk from Karen The Bells have fallen silent for the first time since the
Goreham, or to give her the proper title – the Rt second World War.
Rev Karen, Bishop of Sherborne. Karen brought Like all ringers country-wide we are observing isolation and
out a pencil sharpener, which any of you looking forward to the day when we can again sound the
dealing with finance know as anecdotal for bells to signal at least some relaxation of quarantine.
reviewing the budget and cutting costs.
The Tower Clock has also fallen silent.
However, the pencil sharpener (1) was the first of
Bishop Karen’s six objects which led her to We thought at first that this was a fine gesture
Sherborne. As a teenager she, and her fellow of solidarity! However, the real cause is that
youth group, friend were asked to help at the the electric motor that winds up the striking
Sunday School – by sharpening the crayons. The mechanism has chosen this moment to fail
rest is history. after decades of uninterrupted good
conduct.
There was an assignment in Hull, which required a map (2) to find out what part of
England it was in. Time at Bristol theological college, chaplaincy in Northallerton, We are on the case but under the current
Deacon (not deaconess – women were now being ordained), and so compulsory lock-down circumstances it may take a while
reading was “The Life of Isabella Gilmore” (3). This Essex girl then returned south to to effect the repair.
Maidstone St Pauls, thence on to Rural Dean and General Synod. Black leather
gloves (4) came next and Arch Deacon in Buckingham. In the meantime all the ringers are missing
the camaraderie of the band. When we can
Bishop Nick (Salisbury) proposed to her, but merely to be a bishop (the ninth resume normal ringing, that might be a good
female bishop). So, amongst her regalia the Pectoral Cross (5) was special being moment to think of joining us! Get in touch
St Brigid’s cross. Bishop Karen’s duties involve listening, as well as giving spiritual with Tower Captain Adrian on 01929 471 774
guidance, and so a coffee mug (6) concluded Suffragan Bishop Karen’s if you think you might like to have a try on the
memorabilia. The hall was well attended and the audience wouldn’t let Bishop ropes.
Karen finish. She was able to talk about how pleasant she finds Dorset, and about
walking, even with a broken toe. Thank you, Karen. Jon
Mike Menzies
SANCTUARY
FLOWER GUILD

PURBECK FILM FESTIVAL 2020
Members of the Guild are no
longer able to undertake the usual
It is with regret that the Purbeck Film Charitable Trust have decided that due to flower arrangements in the church
the future uncertainties surrounding the Coronavirus Pandemic the Purbeck Film as it is locked during the current
Festival scheduled for October will have to be cancelled.
situation.
The Trust will inform me of any future plans in due course.
Please be assured, however, that
Maggie Hoyle. all members will be notified when
life returns to ‘normal’

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