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OBITUARIES COMMUNITY SAFETY CAMPAIGN … TO SLOW
DOWN THE C6 ROAD THROUGH BERE REGIS
They lived at 32 Old Barn Road for 40 years. Glo says it wasn't
always champagne and roses but they worked through problems
and differences and stuck together. Thank you to all who have
responded to the petition ,
They were both heavily involved in the RBL club. Rich ran the entertainment we need to pull together as
section for several years and then became Chairman. Rich was always a bit a community to see if
shy about meeting new people but Glo's Dad had instilled in them both that anything can be done to
there should never be any strangers in the club, so Rich became a good slow down this busy road
host.
through our village.
They both worked tirelessly for the club and this became their social life, The petition is gaining
working the bar and they met many wonderful people over the years.
signatures and on writing 150 villagers have signed we have also had letters and
Valerie, Diana and Glo's sister Bev went on to marry and Rich welcomed films sent describing dangerous driving incidents and near misses.
Kevin, Mark, Woody and RD into the family. He was also the very proud
Uncle to Justin, Terri, Brendan, Russell, Kelly, Lisa and Matthew and adopted
Uncle to Rachel. What is happening so far …
There is going to be a SID (Speed Indicator Device) installed along the road and
Rich was never really into the children as babies as he said all they did was
eat and poo but once they started to show their character he was more hopefully this will happen as a matter of urgency, as it was already discussed and
than happy to play and and learn with them. arranged at the Parish Council meeting before lockdown but not followed up
due to Covid.
In turn the children took partners, Avril, Jon, Hannah, Dave, Kate, Connor
and Stef. Equally Rich welcomed them into the family and shared good Peter Wharf reported that there is a growing interest by some Dorset villages to try
times with them. He loved the great nephews and nieces as well, George, to reduce the speed through built up areas that are experiencing dangerous fast
Evie, Ruby, Joel, Lucas, Alfie, Charlie, Pheebi, Louie, Amelia, Oscar and he roads to 20 mile per hour and a survey will be carried out.
was looking forward to a new arrival at the end of October. Peter also reported that they will again survey the number of children needing to
In 2010 Rich suffered a heart attack and ended up with 5 stents but Glo said cross this road to attend the school or playgroup.
he made a good recovery but his outlook on life changed and they both We would like to thank Peter Wharf for his support and also our MP Michael
took every opportunity to go on holiday or just have days out. Tomlinson who has pledged support when we get to the next level; we are yet to
Glo recalls many happy holidays spent with the growing family. The crazy get the approval of our Parish Council for the petition of 20 miles an hour, at the
golf at Camber Sands trying to ring the bell on the last whole. Crazy golf in last meeting they were unable to back it.
North Wales in the pouring rain. Brean Sands in a whole row of chalets
playing football, cricket and wonderful water fights.
What can you do to help …
Another memorable holiday saw Rich, Glo, Olive If you feel strongly about the situation and want to voice those concerns, the next
and Doug arriving on the back of a break down Parish Council meeting will be held on 12 November. Email Amanda Crocker,
th
truck.
the Parish Clerk - bereregispc@gmail.com and she will give you the link to join
Christmas was also a special time, spending time the meeting.
with the families and all squeezing into one house to The Parish Council have to give recommendations to County Highways
spend the night. Rich was 'bah humbug' about the department before they will move forward.
festive season but he always wanted to be involved
with the buying and wrapping of presents. He also Alison Bennett Telephone 01929 472023

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