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May 2023 May 2023
DATES FOR PARISH AND BENEFICE NEWS

YOUR DIARY Easter Celebrations
Thank you to all the very talented flower arrangers who filled St John the Baptist
2023 and St Laurence with beautiful flowers and thank you to all those who donated
towards the lilies in memory of a loved one.
Floral Group 1st Thursday Club Communibus Women’s Institute It was also lovely to welcome Canzonetta back on Palm Sunday for their concert
of Sacred Music and thank you to those who provided cakes and served them
Salt and Pepper Club Pop in Place Twinning Gardening Club afterwards.

What’s coming up in the parish…
June Thursday Tea and Toast – St John the Baptist Church, 8am-11am, WEEKLY

A drop in Café runs for a couple of hours on a Thursday morning in church, with
1st David Bailey ‘wildlife photographer’ the purchase of a couple of potable radiators it is more of a Warm Space than it
was before! Designed as a place to drop in on the way to or from dropping off at
6th Sidmouth £12 9.30am school, or perhaps on your way to or from the shop for the morning paper and
milk, or out with the dog(s), a place to have a chat over tea (other drinks are
available) and scrumptious toast and biscuits for our four-legged friends. All ages
13th Sandy Milne ‘Just One Bunch’ Beginners Workshop are welcome, there are toddler age toys available. A big thank you to all our
volunteers.
SP 15th Salt and Pepper Club For more information, please contact Pat Wharf – patswiftwharf@outlook.com
01929 472246.
15th, Pop in Performers Summer Production
16th, To celebrate King Charles’ Coronation…
17th
Wednesday 3 May – St Laurence Church, Affpuddle, 5:30pm A service of
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17th Open Garden, Cream Tea and Plant Sale in aid of Evensong followed by refreshments.
& FOBRS, at 5A Shitterton Sunday 7 May – St John the Baptist Church, Bere Regis, 4pm Songs of Praise
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18th followed by refreshments.
27th Folk Night, Skittle Alley, Drax Arms Polly Morris 7.30pm
Rogation
I mentioned in my letter at the start of this magazine about Rogation:
July
Junior Church and Family Service on Sunday 14 May will be at The Scout HQ to
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mark this special rural festival.
11th Ellie North 'Let’s Celebrate' Demonstration
There will be a more traditional service at 4pm in the church.
SP 20th Salt and Pepper Club
Ascension Day
25th Folk Night, Skittle Alley, Drax Arms John & Di Cullen 7.30pm
Thursday 18 May – meet at The Cross on Black Hill at 6am for a dawn service.
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