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October 2019 October 2019

THE BERE REGIS FOLK GROUP BERE REGIS NEWS

This group was founded in 2015 and is a non profit BERE REGIS PARISH COUNCIL
making. It meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in The
Stable Bar at the Drax Inn on West Street at 8pm. The Chairman: Ian Ventham 471480 ianrventham@gmail.com
group is run by Pip Evans. The artist are usually local and
play for free, all are pre-booked for the evening. The
Stable Bar is a quiet venue and not in the main bars of Vice Chairman: Bryan Benjafield 07969 bryan@cheapprintingdorset.co.
the pub. 770890 uk
There are no entry costs except on one or two
occasions when we have to pay for the artist. As the Parish Clerk: Amanda 472327 bereregispc@gmail.com
landlord does not charge for the room the audience is Crocker
requested to buy a drink at the bar (for those who do Websites: www.bereregisparishcouncil.co.uk
not drink alcohol, tea, coffee and a variety of soft drinks are available) and buy a www.bereregis.org
raffle ticket any monies are used to keep the sound systems in good repair and
various minor costs. A wide variety of acoustic music is sung and played on an
amazing amount of different instruments. The evenings are low key and very The Parish Council met on Thursday 12th September 2019 at the Drax Hall. 6
th
friendly and all are welcome. Here are 3 dates for your diary; members of the public were present. The next meeting will be on Thursday 10
October at the Drax Hall, starting at 7pm. All parishioners are very welcome to

attend and to take the opportunity to raise any matters or concerns at the start of
Tuesday October 15th in the Stable Bar, The Drax Inn, at 8pm
the meeting.
An interesting and varied night of acoustic music by The Last Inklings (Cello and

Mandolin), Sam Stockley, Sophie and Richard plus Kevin Anderson.
Allotments

12th November at 8pm The Stable Bar, The Drax Inn The land on which the allotments are situated, opposite the Royal Oak is currently
up for sale as part of a larger sell-off of land by the Drax Estate. In order to try and
Alison Groot and Tatiana Hargreaves two talented ladies from Canada and North
Carolina. Scintillating traditional music with a twist. Drawing on the roots of old ensure the continued use of these allotments by residents, and to hopefully
time and bluegrass, this exceptional duo features 2 gifted young musicians who improve the process for those wanting to rent one, the Parish Council have
are already leading lights in the new generation of American roots music. recently submitted a bid to buy the land. We will keep you posted on any future
developments.
Tickets are £10 each in advance and £12 on the door. Tickets are available from
Pip Evans or you can reserve from mail@draxfolk.org.uk.
Recreation Ground

Tuesday 17th December 8pm The Stable Bar, The Drax Inn We were happy to support the Sports Club in their efforts to purchase the part of
the recreation ground which is also up for sale, and will continue to do anything
Our Christmas themed evening featuring McFlute, Robin Greenwood, Doc Clark's we can to help their bid and ensure this vital part of the community facilities
Remedy plus another to be confirmed. It should be fun.
retains its current use.

Looking forward to meeting you at our next evening in October. North Street Gate Consultation
The Parish Clerk recently carried out a consultation with residents of North Street

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