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November 2019 November 2019
BERE REGIS WI Councillors Responsibilities

We have recently reorganised some of the responsibilities that councillors have
For November, Bere Regis WI is joining the ranks of inside of the many working parties and sub committees within the Council. These
those starting to get ready early for Christmas. On consist of the following groups, all of whom meet on a regular basis and then
Wednesday, 20 November 2019, we will be having report back to the full council; Parish Amenities & Rights of Way, Wildlife
an informal demonstration of Christmas craft Conservation, Planning & Housing, Community Liaison, Policing, Traffic & Roads,
picture making. We’re sure these will make Finance and Public Relations, as well as having representatives on the
perfect gifts, so why not come along and add a skill to your Christmas portfolio. committees of the Thomas Williams Educational Foundation, Dorset Association of
Parish and Town Councils and the New Community Hall Project Team. There are
On Wednesday, 27 November 2019 from 9:30am
to noon at the Bere Regis Sports Club, Stitch and always opportunities for additional people to work with the council in these
groups on a voluntary basis, so if you would like to assist in any areas, please
Twitch will continue its programme of open contact Amanda Crocker on bereregispc@gmail.com.
meetings. Those who have been before will
continue their Project Linus UK project, while new
comers will be guided through sewing a simple
square which could be a centrepiece or joined Winter Road and Path Contingency
with other squares to make a larger item. As
usual, all materials and equipment will be With summer behind us and the weather
provided, together with light refreshments. We worsening, we have checked that all of the grit
firmly believe that ‘the more the merrier’, so bins around the village are full in the eventuality
of any adverse weather. If we do get any snow or
ice, please do all you can to ensure that any
neighbours you have who may be less able than
please do join us if you’ve a latent
interest in quilt making or even if yourself are safe and clear any communal or
public paths if possible, it will be much
you would just like a biscuit and a appreciated.
cup of tea!
Bryan Benjafield
Speaking of food and drink, seven
Bere Regis WI ladies enjoyed the
stunning view while enjoying
lunch at the Scott Arms in
Kingston in October and, as usual,
we’ll be starting this month with
our regular Lunch Club. This time
we’re staying closer to home and
will be visiting Cock and Bottle Inn
in Morden on Thursday, 7
November 2019. To minimise the
number of vehicles, we usually
car share so, if you’d like to
explore becoming a ‘lady who
lunches’, give us a call and we’ll
arrange a lift for you.
For details of future meetings or
further information about the WI,

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