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November 2023 November 2023

Elections With apologies to the creators of the song 'THE POETRY
SEWING MACHINE'
2024 is an election year which means all members of the Parish Council will be up CORNER
for re-election. Election packs will be available from November 2023 if you would From the film "The Perils Of Pauline" (1947)
like to put your name forward as a Parish Councillor. These will be available from (Frank Loesser)
Dorset Council or from the Clerk. Sung by Betty Hutton (with Joe Lilley & His
Orchestra) - 1947

May’s Wood
The Parish Council continues to liaise with the SaveMe Trust regarding a way
forward in respect of access to the land but, for the time being, the fenced areas The Mowing Machine
will remain closed to the public. If this situation should change, we will be sure to
inform everyone. Ohhh, the mowing machine, the mowing A job that must be done
machine, So by evening I'm so weary I'm

A boy's best friend, ignoring everyone.
Christmas Trees If I didn't have my mowing machine,

Following the loss of our previous contractor, It would drive me round the bend Ohhh, the mowing machine, the
mowing machine,
a new supplier has been located and we are But a pushin' a pushin' and trundle a The grass keeps on a growin',
able to offer 4’ trees at £12 each. If you trundle
would like to order a tree, please contact the And up and down all day If I didn't have my mowing machine,
Clerk as soon as possible. Payment will have How would I do my mowin'
to be made by bank transfer as usual. The So by evening I'm so weary that it's time But a pushin' a pushin' and trundle a
trees will be collected at the beginning of to hit the hay. trundle
December and delivered to your door.
Ohhh, the mowing machine, the mowing I must do it all again
machine, But the clouds are drifting in, I'm sure
Village Calendar an admirable device, that it will rain.
If I didn't have my mowing machine'
The Village Calendar is now on sale at Nisa. The chosen charity this year will be Ohhh, the mowing machine, the
Dorset Mind. This is a self-funded local charity that helps people in Dorset My lawn would look less nice mowing machine,
experiencing mental health problems access the vital support they need. But a pushin' a pushin' and trundle a A boy's best friend,
trundle
If I didn't use my mowing machine,
Communibus Trips As busy as can be I'd have more time to spend,
So by evening I'm so weary I can hardly
These are proving incredibly popular and the bus is now out almost every week. eat my tea. less pushin' a pushin' and trundle a
The programme for the remainder of the year is as follows: trundle,
Nov 8th Ottery St Mary - £12 Depart 9.30am Ohhh, the mowing machine, the mowing Oh get a gardener in,
Nov 21st Tower Park, B&M & The Range - £10 Depart 10am machine, Because relaxing in the afternoon is
Dec 6th Palmer’s Nursery - £10 Depart 10am My favourite tool indeed, surely not a sin.

Dec 18th Xmas Lunch & Lights - £10 Depart 1pm If I didn't have my mowing machine,
My lawn would go to seed Chris Nother. (can be sung to the tune
To book please contact Kim Benjafield on 01929 471170 But a pushin' a pushin' and trundle a of 'The Sewing Machine' but please

Departure from Bere Regis Dental Surgery, Manor Farm Road trundle, don't ask me)

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