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OTHER CHURCHES NEWS Dorset Council’s Highways Department to carry out major capital works to
alleviate serious flooding issues in Briantspuddle.
The Parish Council now has 3 vacancies for new Councillors. If you are interested
BERE HEATH METHODIST in joining or to find out more about what the role involves, please contact our
Parish Clerk, Matt Soul at affpuddleandturnerspuddleclerk@outlook.com
CHAPEL

Charles Barter – A life to celebrate
What’s on at Bere Heath Methodist Church in May.
At the December 22 Parish Council meeting it was with great sadness that I
We are now on the fifth month of the year , where has informed my colleagues that Charles Barter has passed away after a short illness.
the time gone !!!!!!!. I hope that you all had a wonderful Charles had been a Parish Councillor for some 45 years and Chairman for a larger
Easter and that chocolate was eating in moderation. part of this time.
Here’s what’s happening at Bere Heath Chapel in May.
I attended a service of thanksgiving for the life of Charles on 17th March 23 along
Sunday 7 May - Monthly Service and Coranation Afternoon Tea . Service is at with many of my fellow Parish Councillors, both past and present at St John’s
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2pm led by Rev Ruth Lownsbrough who is one of our Ministers in our Circuit. This church in Tincleton. The church was overflowing with family and friends and
will be followed by a Coronation Afternoon Tea at 3pm ish. So we know how
many to cater for please contact Jackie Morgan on 01929 472283 if you are before and after the service we shared anecdotes about our times with Charles.
coming to tea and there will be a charge for tea as its also part of our Fund The service itself was a heart-warming celebration of Charles’ life. I have known
raising for the Chapel. Charles for over 20 years and I always knew him to be a deeply modest person so
it was a great privilege to hear about so may other aspects of his life and his
Saturday 20 May - Craft and Kids – 2.30 --3.45pm. An afternoon for children and
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their Parents/Carer to come along and have some creative fun (and messy fun). many passions and achievements including technology innovation in watercress
You do not have to be creative. Drinks and food during the session. Why not farming and more alarmingly his considerable success in motor racing, being
described as a “natural”.
come along, give it a try? (Parents can have a go too or just drink coffee).
Julian, Bridget and Charles’ son paid tribute to his father and this was very moving
Have a Happy May. as he painted a picture of Charles and his sense of humour which resonated
With best wishes from All at Bere Heath Methodist Church . around the Church with laughter as well as tears.
Peter Jenner – Lay Worker – Children and Families and Outreach. I was particularly stuck by a story about Charles as a young man setting out on his
adventures and what his father used to say “A day spent outside Dorset is a day
wasted”. As we came to learn Charles did spend time far away from Dorset in
Did you Know? Spain and Florida as part of his professional life but certainly the words of his father
ran deep within Charles; his heart was and remained in Dorset. It was this passion
for Dorset that permeated his contribution to our Parish as a long serving Parish
Would you like to have the parish magazine delivered to your door each month Councillor.
if you live within the parishes?
Charles had a detailed knowledge of the Parish which always added context to
We have a fantastic team of volunteer distributors who undertake the the issues we faced and informed our decisions. His recall of detail over decades
delivery of this magazine, and for just £10 a year (which is £2 less than you was astonishing as was the calm wisdom he brought to debate.
would pay at the retail price and no charge for delivery), you could be included Charles was a Parish Councillor for decades and as such his achievements are
on one of these rounds. too many to list and, as a relative newcomer, I fear I won’t be aware of all of
them. What I can say is that during this time, for every major event or threat to our
Contact the Editor, for more information: Alison Debenham way of life, Charles was there playing an active role in the interest of our
alison@culverdell.co.uk or 01929 471780 Parishioners.

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