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October 2022 October 2022
A HISTORY OF AFFPUDDLE, BERE HEATH METHODIST
BRIANTSPUDDLE AND TURNERSPUDDLE. CHAPEL
Book launch of Leonora Sheppard and Sue Taylor are publishing an up-dated, The colours of creation will start to change and an
edited and augmented by Leonora, edition of Sue’s History of the Parish, originally autumnal feel will be upon us.
published in 2014.
Our next service at Bere Heath will be on Sunday 6th
You are invited to the book launch which will hopefully be in October, date to November at 2pm as we do have a service in October
be announced. as its too near our Harvest service. The service will be led
by Rev John Yarrien and Holy Communion will be
Leonora has produced a fantastic edition of the book, which will be on sale at celebrated.
the launch and in the Village Shop. All profits from the sale of the book will be
shared between the Village Shop, the Church and the Village Hall. October’s Craft and Kids will be on Saturday 22nd October and theme will be
”Light” 2-30-3.45 pm. The afternoon is for Children and their parents. Parents can
join in craft activities or sit and chat , have a hot drink and chill.
VILLAGE HALL WORKING We hope that you all have a good October when it comes and there is always a
warm welcome at Bere Heath Chapel.
PARTY Blessings Peter Jenner – Lay worker and part of Ministry Team.
A big thankyou to the party of volunteers,
including Angela, John, Jenny, Angie, Peter,
Anne and Andrea, who took part in the major G P Lewis
cleaning exercise for the Village Hall.
Cobwebs have been cleared, windows Interior/Exterior Painter & Decorator
washed, floors scrubbed, curtains cleaned and rehung and a multitude of other
tasks completed to make the facilities shine and fit for any event.
All aspects of painting and
We are very fortunate to have this historic and well-equipped facility in the decorating undertaken including
village, available for the use and benefit of the community. We are pleased that
the good acoustics and availability of a high-quality piano has attracted several Domestic, New builds, Refurbs
choirs and music groups who, in addition to our own Briantspuddle Singers, use it and Commercial.
regularly for their rehearsals. But it would be great if members of our local
community could benefit more, by supporting the existing range of activities that Qualified and with over 30 years
are operating there, by taking the initiative to start new activities and by using it experience, will offer friendly
for family parties and celebrations.
advice if needed.
The Village Hall Committee have just agreed to maintain the hiring rates at the 1st class finish
same levels that have existed for the last seven years or so, to encourage If you require a job done hassle free
maximum accessibility for all, despite increasing costs. So do take advantage of Free written quotes by an honest, friendly tradesman
what is available in your village. Regular activities, with contacts who can give Fully insured please give Gavin a call on
No job too small or big 01929 471704 or 07977
047314, Email:
Affpuddle and Turnerspuddle website: www.briantspuddle.info No VAT g.lewis515@btinternet.com.
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