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 Bere Regis Primary School
At new premises since 2017, the school has an excellent relationship with the
church. As well as the ‘Open The Book’ team, clergy (or Rev Sandra) alternate by
taking assembly every other week.
During Covid, the two church schools and Bere Regis have received weekly
recorded assemblies for their learning platforms.
 Bovington Academy (ages 4-11)
‘Open The Book’ team lead worship twice each month. St George’s, the Garrison
Church, is used for major services at festivals and at the end of term but the
school and staff are keen to be more involved in the local community.
 Lulworth and Winfrith CE VC Primary School (on two sites)
The new House for Duty Priest at West Lulworth will be an ex-officio Governor. A
new Foundation Governor has been nominated following the decease of the
existing one. ‘Open the Book’ is held in the school weekly.
 Wool CE VA Primary School (pre-Covid description)
There is a strong, happy church/school relationship. ‘Open The Book’ was held in
the school fortnightly. The Rector (ex-officio Governor and vice chair) and team
were active in Collective Worship every week. Some church members played
vintage board games with the children, also doing craft work with them based on
a Bible story that they heard read.
 St Josephs RC VA Primary School (in Wool)
After age 11
After primary school the majority of our children go to school in the neighbouring
towns. (There are no mainstream secondary schools within the benefice.)
A new secondary school is being built on Bovington’s old Middle School site, for
up to 180 children aged 10 to 19 with S.E.N. (High-functioning autism in this case.)
Currently in its first year, it has opened (in temporary buildings) to ages 10-14.
Working with Children and Families
GIFT (Girls in Fellowship Together)
A group of mums meets fortnightly at the home of a Wool LPA for support, chat
and refreshments. (In school holidays there are events for the whole family.) All
meetings end with a thought for the day and a prayer.
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In the week before Christmas, we will also once again have a large range of fresh
Fruit and Veg. Unfortunately, we didn’t advertise this well last year and many
were disappointed that they’d just been to Tesco’s. So, avoid the supermarkets
on Christmas Eve we will have plenty to go round of great quality Fruit and Veg.
Calendars for next year are currently in design and will be available to purchase
in November.
In the meantime, the village shop continues to provide a wide range of great
value fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and bread. We are happy to take orders
for regular requirements or one-off items. Fruit, Veg and Meat arrive on
Wednesday’s and Saturday’s. We have fresh bread on Monday’s Wednesday’s
Thursday’s and Saturday’s.
Newspapers and magazines do need to be ordered in advance but can be
stopped for holidays/weekends away. We’re happy to accept vouchers for the
papers.
We have a wide range of cards from local artists.
We’re open 9 till 12 Monday to Saturday and 10 till 12 on Sunday’s.
Please come and do your shopping!
We have committed to review our covid policies on a monthly basis. At this point
we have decided as we head towards Autumn and Winter, and covid still
virulent, we will continue to allow just one customer in the shop at a time and
hope with the help of the village hall to maintain the one-way system. We will
keep the screen up in the shop and whilst we encourage the wearing of masks,
we’re not enforcing them.
We continue to look for “new” and
“returning” volunteers. Have you
considered whether you could play a
part?
Could you spare just a few hours a
week or a fortnight. We would really
welcome some more help in the
shop. You need to be at the shop by
8.45am to help prepare the shop for
opening and you should be away by
12.15pm. You will have training and
support in the use of the till and stock
system. It is a very good way of getting to know others in the village and keeping
up with the local news. If you’re interested speak to Stuart or Lesley next time
you’re in the shop or email me at the email below.
You might prefer to collect stock. Even if it’s just once a month, help on a
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