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the lobby by the jubilee room and kitchen. Please bring along your donations for AN OPEN AIR JAZZ CONCERT AT ST
these worthy charities and treat yourself to some delicious jams and pickles for the
incredible price of only £2.50 a jar. LAURENCE’S

Pulling together has brought us all safely so far through this pandemic and I truly
hope going forward we can continue to enjoy each other’s support and
th
company as we’re able to do more things together making even greater use of On 15 August, a rather cloudy and grey day,
our amazing village hall. a very cheerful event was held in St
Laurence’s Peace Garden.
Stuart Chorley, Chairman of Briantspuddle Village Hall Trustees
The ‘Capone 4’ played New Orleans and
Email schorley30@gmail.com Mobile 07818078191+ Trad Jazz between 12.00 and 3pm and what
an excellent group they are. The event was
very well attended with over 80 people, of all
BRIANTSPUDDLE VILLAGE SHOP - OUR ages, enjoying the music. All brought picnics
and there was a bar and teas and coffees.
VILLAGE SHOP Despite the weather a great time was had by
all with dancing and much toe tapping and
Apologies I missed writing for the Parish Magazine for singing.
a couple of months. I’d love to say I was on holiday – Many thanks go to the musicians, and all those who contributed to the afternoon.
sunning myself in the Caribbean! But alas we have
not yet managed to get away. Instead the business Elizabeth Whatley & Michael Menzies, Churchwardens
of life over took.

Some of the value of the village shop for me
personally is that it gives me the opportunity to do
something very different to my day to day role at
work and home. It also provides a great opportunity
to meet and spend time with the amazing people in
our community. Whether it’s meeting customers at
the weekend or fellow volunteers at committee meetings or organising stock I get
the chance to spend, albeit small amounts of, time with “real” people. Which if
we haven’t come to realise the value of over the last 18 months when the
privilege was removed, maybe we never will.
We were actually able to have our 1 committee meeting in 12 months last night.
st
It was so good to be back in the room with my fellow committee members.
Sharing stories of life in the shop. Acknowledging the volunteers to whom we as a
community are indebted. Looking at the numbers which evidence the great
contribution, particularly the fresh fruit, veg and meat make to the overall running
of the shop.
We have set the date for our long overdue AGM for early December. This will
cover 2 financial years and bring us up to date. It’s a great opportunity for us to
all meet together, and recognise the value the shop brings to the community.
And if you don’t want to come just to hear the update please come and join us
for a glass of wine and some nibbles.

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