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February 2015
PURPLE
A community magazine sponsored by the Anglican Church
Bradpole Ringing Centre - Young Ringers’ Morning.
In West Dorset most church bellringers are nearer to 60 than 16. Those that are younger tend to be
isolated in towers far apart and so it was decided to hold a fun ringing morning just for them on 10th
January 2015. In the event 10 young ringers came from all over West Dorset with ages ranging from 12
-17 years old, accompanied by parents and ringing teachers. The Ringing Centre at Bradpole lends
itself well to this sort of activity, easy access, lots of space in the church and the opportunity to silence
the bells for training purposes.
After a welcome from The Revd. Janis Moore and refreshments of chocolate brownies and hot
chocolate, the ringers split into 3 groups to try their hand at ' handbell line dancing', 'firing' and ringing
nursery rhymes on the simulated bells and a ringing quiz. Their parents and teachers also joined in.
There were lots of laughs and even more chocolate in the form of prizes for the best efforts.
The youngsters have all expressed an interest in meeting again and so the Ringing Centre looks
forward to welcoming these enthusiastic young people in the future.
Sue Carter, Bradpole Ringing Centre, 01308 459860
AN INTERESTING FACT - a Survey undertaken by the CENTRAL COUNCIL OF CHURCH BELL RINGERS has shown that the average age
of ringers is increasing with fewer children coming through to replace them. The average age of the 10 ringers at this session was 14 years
old. Even if only half of them continue ringing until they are *Basil Dent’s age of 91years that will be 77 years each in which they can pass on
their skills to future generations of ringers. If we can encourage them to develop good habits and knowledge to pass on that would be a
fantastic legacy. (*Basil was a helper at this session - with three youngsters from his own Tower at Burton Bradstock)
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(Day off Monday)
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Revd
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Stone........................................................426459
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Do to others as you would
have them do for you!
What can we do, what can you
do to make a difference? The
people of Bridport made a
difference to some this
Christmas. What can we do
long term for Bridport?
This if you like is the Golden Rule*
of Christianity, it is what Jesus told
his followers to do. It is what the
ideal society could be based
around, one where people think
about others before they think of
themselves, that we all, no matter,
our status, role, education, watch
out for our fellow human being, but
likewise we are secure in knowing that someone is
watching out for us – idealistic, yes, possible, maybe.
But there was glimpse of it in Bridport before
Christmas.
Take care
Pete
*Different versions of the Golden Rule
are found in all the major faith traditions.
Churches Together Christmas
Day Lunch
We would like to say a huge
thank you to everybody who
helped on the day or contributed
towards the Christmas Day
Lunch. It is so wonderful to have such a cheerful
and hard-working team of people, who will to
give up their day.
Also, thank you and apologies to all those who
kindly offered to help, but as we are limited to
space, we had to say no, this time.
Grant and Elaine Butcher
Two articles concerning Cupboard Love appeared in
the Bridport News, and the response of the people
and organisations of Bridport was truly amazing, the
generosity of people popping in tins of food or
Christmas goodies to St Mary’s or people knocking
on the rectory door with cheques or cash was a truly
humbling and overwhelming experience. Those of us
involved in Cupboard Love were truly blessed how
the people of Bridport responded, not with a hand
out, but with a hand up for those needing help over
the Christmas period, thank you! Like I said it was a
glimpse of what Jesus wanted people to do, Do to
others as you would have them do for you!
As I’m writing this it has just
gone past New Year, and
probably by the time you
are reading it, it will soon be
Lent! After giving up bad
habits in the New Year,
probably the resolutions
have been broken and we have fallen back into the
old patterns, well the good news is that the church
provides you with another opportunity if you want to
stop something because in Lent, we traditionally deny
ourselves something – Chocolate, Sweets, Sugar or
something that is our little vice.
During January, February and March 2015,
I will be caring for the people in the Golden
Cap Team because The Revds. Stephen and
Jane Skinner are taking a time of study leave.
However, I will not be moving to Lyme Regis
and my contact details for pastoral issues,
baptisms and weddings etc. will remain the
same. I will continue to attend both DCC and
PCC meetings and lead some services in the
Bridport Team. Above all I will be praying for
you in my daily prayers and my personal
prayer calendar. I return to the Bridport Team
on March 29th – Palm Sunday.
Janis Moore
However, recently the churches in the UK have been
saying rather than denying yourself something, take
something on. Now that is not encouraging you to eat
more, but to create a new habit for yourself, one that
will help you and maybe someone else. I like that,
rather that denying ourselves, we take a risk and do
something different, we take something on, we do
something to help us and others, we try to be the
change rather than complain nothing happens.
Maybe that could be sitting quietly for a short bit, to
check that you are ok, rather
than running yourself ragged,
maybe it could be offering
some time to an organisation
that needs volunteers, maybe
increasing giving to a charity
you support, or start to give
to a new charity. These are a
few of the things we can do to change us and others.
The Volunteers
Oh, let us rise and give three cheers
For all the unsung volunteers,
For those who don't just stand and stare,
But offer up their time and care.
For those who never count the cost,
But run to help the ill, the lost,
For those who work with quiet grace
To make this world a better place.
Oh, let us all, as best we may
Employ our gifts the finest way.
And, if we can, to take our part,
And give our help with willing heart.
Maggie Ingall
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CAN YOU HELP US SAVE GOOD BOOKS
CHRISTIAN BOOKSHOP?
Good Books, in common with many other
bookshops, both Christian and secular, is
losing money in spite of cutting our costs to
the bone, and we will not be able to continue
to trade if we don't reverse this trend.
As you may know, Good Books, which is a
Christian Charity, is the base for many good
things that go on in Bridport, Hopeful Hampers
Foodbank and the Good Neighbours Scheme
to name but two.
Sylvia Coggle and Maureen Davis “on duty”
Could you become one of one hundred people
to pledge the sum of £2.00 per month? You
could pay monthly, quarterly, half yearly or
annually by standing order into our bank, or
you could pop the cash into the shop on a
regular basis.
If you can help please complete and return the
slip below to Good Books,
St Mary's Old School, Gundry Lane, Bridport,
Dorset, DT6 3RL or phone us on 01308
420483 or e-mail us at
orders@goodbooksbridport.co.uk. Please tell
us if you are a taxpayer, when we will send
you a Gift Aid Declaration form and will be
able to recover an additional 25% of your
donation.
If you would like to help us as a volunteer
fundraiser or work in the shop then please call
in to the shop.
I am willing to pledge the sum of £2.00 per
month to Good Books and will do this monthly/
quarterly/half yearly/annually by standing
order/cash payment (please delete as
necessary).
ANSWERS - CHRISTMAS CROSSWORD 2014
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Quotes of the Month
“What is a vicarage without a dog? A well-trained dog
is like religion, it sets the deserving at their ease and is
a terror to evildoers”.
Elizabeth Goudge
Each and everything is said to be perfect in so far as it
attains to its proper end; and this is its ultimate
perfection.
St Thomas Aquinas
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The Truth Trail
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
FRIDAY 6th March 2015
Last year when on a
short holiday our son took
us to the Waterperry
Gardens near Wheatley,
Oxfordshire and there we
came to one of their
marked out walks called
the Truth Trail. The walk was a very pleasant stroll along the
river bank and as we walked we came across a number of signs
such as “Self-control”, “Meditation”, “Modesty” and altogether
we passed 13 such signs which aroused my curiosity. As we
left the gardens, passing through the gift shop, I found a full
explanation of these signs which I repeat here for you to ponder
on their message.
This year’s inspirational service,
prepared by Christian women from
The Bahamas,
will take place
at 10.30am
Bridport United Church, East Street,
The first service of the day takes place on the
Island of Samoa as dawn breaks. The world is
then circled in prayer for 36 hours.
The service is celebrated in over 170 countries
The Truth Trail is part of a conversation that takes place in the
story of Mahabharata.
Once a king asked a sage “How do you recognise the Truth?
How may one practise it? How may one acquire it and for what
gain?”
Everyone is most welcome to come and share
in this wave of prayer
The sage replied “Truth always exists in a pure and unmingled
state. With those who are good Truth is an eternal duty. Truth is
the highest refuge, everything rests upon Truth. Truth is
immutable, eternal and unchanging. It has 13 forms.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Followed by refreshments
Church Representatives required This is by no means
an arduous task, merely a point of contact, to share
information about the Service with their community.
Please contact Marcia Machin for further information
Impartiality. Looking on friend and foe alike, good and evil
with an unchanging eye.
Self-control. Never wishing for another man’s
possessions; being patient; allaying fears of others in
respect of one’s own self; being unaffected by disease.
Goodwill. Acting without personal interest, liberal to
everyone observing all duties.
Forgiveness. Enduring what is agreeable and
disagreeable
Modesty. Being contented in mind and speech, having
many good deeds and never incurring the censure of
others.
Endurance. A form of forgiveness acquired through
patience.
Goodness. Being neither spiteful nor envious, doing good
with watchfulness and care to all creatures.
Renunciation. Setting aside attachments
Meditation. Contemplation, reflection, thought.
Dignity. Honourable behaviour
Fortitude. Firmness remaining unchanged in happiness
and misery
Compassion. Being consistent, steadfast and faithful
Innocence. Not harming any creature in thought, word or
deed.
marciamachin@gmail.com
Lent Lunches 2015 - Christian Aid Lent soup
and roll lunches return!
Everybody is welcome. Suggested donation of
£2.50 helps save lives.
Every Friday during Lent.
In February the hosts and venues are:
20th February - The United Church at the
United Church in East Street,
27th February - St Catherine's and St Mary's at
the St Swithuns Hall.
The March hosts and venues will be circulated and
published in the March edition of "The Bridge".
This, in turn, led me to ask who or what is this Mahabharata. So
it was a trip to Mr Google for the answer, and via the
Encyclopaedia Britannica found out this ‘little gem’ of useless
knowledge to be stored up for the next quiz night.
“Mahabharata is one of the two Sanskrit poems of ancient India,
the other being the Ramayana. The Mahabharata is an
important source of information on the development of
Hinduism and is regarded by Hindus as both a text about Hindu
moral law and history”.
LENTEN LORD
Lenten Lord, so sorely tempted
in the desert all alone,
yet unswerving in you purpose
till your work on earth was done.
I now draw this ‘little gem’ to a close, and if you want to know
more, try having a word with Mr Google. Happy researching.
Lenten Lord, we seek to follow
in your footsteps, staying strong,
falling not into temptation,
heeding right and shunning wrong.
Tug
THINGS CHILDREN SAY:-
When we kneel to ask your pardon,
knowing we have often strayed,
You look down with love and answer,
‘Come, fear not, the price is paid’.
One of the questions in an RE exam at a C of E
High School was: What does a Bishop do?
One child wrote: “Move diagonally across the
board”.
Thus repentant, cleansed, forgiven,
earthly failings set aside,
saints and sinners find a welcome,
Heaven’s bright gates stand open wide.
The correspondence committee will assist with the
mailing of the newsletter and stapling of the
Annual Report to congregational members
Patricia Healey
5
Rev'd Peter Clark’s West Bay Wallow Experience
The day dawned. Not bright, warm and dry as I’d hoped but
cold and wet. But I was committed. I had my plan together
with towel, dressing gown and anorak and lots of
sponsorship (including one of £100 if I did it without a
wetsuit - thanks Alby - you’re a REAL friend!) So I wasn't
going to back out now.
I registered and stood, hunched and miserable, surrounded
by jolly, enthusiastic mad people who seemed to be looking
forward to entering the grey and clearly freezing water! I
am usually a jolly extrovert but this was somehow not me!
And then it all changed in an instant! A cheerful voice
suddenly burst through my grumpiness. “Aren’t you the
Vicar at the United Church? It’s me! We met at the
Christian Aid Lent Lunches!” And it was Lorna Johnson someone I knew. And suddenly I wasn't alone. “Quick,
quick,” she said, “Come and get my husband to take a
picture of us. I’m so glad I’ve got someone to do this
with.” Which was exactly how I felt. I wasn't alone and I
didn't have to do this alone.
FEBRUARY IN THE GARDEN
• February can be a lazy month. If
•
Strange that isn't it? Surrounded by a load of people with a
common cause and focus and I had, until that moment, felt
terribly, terribly alone and desperately lonely. It was
supposed to be a bit of fun but it simply wasn't because I felt
on my own. It made me wonder, funnily enough if that is
what it is like for some folk in church? We assume they're
part of the group, one of us, and yet unless they’re
embraced and have someone to talk and share things with
them, they're just as alone as I felt on that West Bay slipway
(though in truth not quite so ridiculously dressed!) Think
about that next time you see a solitary person in church - it’s
possible they might feel more included if you ‘do a Lorna!’
•
Anyway, with mood lightened and wonderfully enthused, we
shuffled down the slope and, with much squealing and
groaning, we were in the freezing cold water. Except
‘freezing cold’ fails completely to describe it. It was
appalling, it was dreadful it was … the coldest I’ve ever
felt!
•
My arms and legs went numb despite my fast strokes to
acclimatise to the temperature … and just got worse. I
turned around and found to my horror that my fast strokes
had taken me what seemed like miles away from the
slipway. Every ounce of my energy was then expended
swimming back with my brain full of panicky (and cold)
thoughts.
When finally I could stand it was like heaven. The
exhilaration of success flushed me and warmed me and reenthused me. I had done it and, as I looked around so had
over 100 mad crazy folks
including mad, crazy Lorna
(not as crazy as me as she
had a wetsuit!!) who had
been helping wetsuit-less
folk out of the water. At
least I hadn't suffered that
indignity and more than
that, I had done it! I may
have mentioned that before
but it did feel good! Also I had raised over £400 for
Stepping Stones Preschool! So a huge thank you to so
many generous folk!
“See you next year,” said Lorna.
“Never, never, never!” I replied. And I mean it … probably!
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you have kept up to date with
winter pruning and clearing,
there is not a great deal to do. The risk of frost
means it is too early for planting and the most of
the plants that are already in place are still
dormant. But if you are itching to get back out
there, February is a great month to prepare for
the rush of spring.
Sweep away the last of the leaf fall, discard pots
cracked by frost, take those piles of plastic pots
you know you will never use to Groves for
recycling, sweep the cobwebs away from the
shed and the greenhouse, give away the tools
you haven’t used for years. And dispose of
responsibly ancient bottles of feed and herbicide
that have probably lost their efficacy and in any
case very likely fall foul of some recent piece of
EU legislation. With the shelves cleared, you are
now ready for the sun.
Rake the beds clean ready for mulching and bulb
planting.
If weeds become visible as you clear, winkle
them out before they really get going.
Take your newly sharpened secateurs to
climbers such as wisteria and vines, both of
which will become rampant unless kept in their
places. Cut back the leader (main stem) and
prune back the side-shoots (laterals) by about a
third of their length to ripe wood or two buds. Also
cut sub-laterals to within two or three buds.
Check any wires and ties are holding up.
Prune back deciduous grasses left for winter
interest before the new grass starts to appear.
Prune winter-flowering shrubs such as winter
jasmine and heathers.
Prune apple and pear trees while they are still
dormant. Then mulch with well rotted manure or
garden compost talking care the compost doesn’t
touch their trunks.
• At the end of the month, prune summer
flowering clematis and buddleia.
• More and more people are choosing to start a
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kitchen garden or add vegetables and fruit to
their herbaceous borders in the style of early
cottage gardens. If you have a spare bed in
the sun, weed and dig it over, add a good layer
of mulch and get ready to sow. Then make a
planting plan.
Plant new rhubarb crowns now. Start chitting
early potatoes, standing them on end in an
eggs box and leaving them on a sunny ledge
in an outhouse.
Cut autumn-flowering raspberry canes to the
ground to stimulate new shoots.
Give the lawn its first short, back and sides of
the year. Keep the mower on a high setting at
first. Then give the grass a nitrogen feed.
Buy summer-flowering bulbs, such as Gladioli,
Tigridia, Galtonia, Eucomis, Anemone, lily
and Acidanthera
Sow sweet peas in deep pots.
The Constant Gardener
“WHAT’S ON AND WHERE”
Sunday Tea & Chat
On the 3rd Sunday of
each month we meet at
3.00pm, (until 4.30pm) for
afternoon tea and entertainment in the
main hall of the Bridport United Church in
East Street.
Come along and make new friends.
RED CROSS
Medical Equipment Loan Service
Youth Centre
Gundr y Lane, Bridport
Ever y Tuesday 11am - 3pm
At other times or in emergenc y contact:
Tel: 0845331 3331
Pathways to Care
Co-ordinates both Bridport & District Good Neighbours
scheme, providing help where needed like gardening,
shopping, transport, changing a light bulb etc. and
Hopeful Hampers, food for those in need.
We’d welcome more volunteers but are also happy
to hear from anyone who might need our help.
Find out more by calling in at Good Books or Tel: 420483
For more details or if you need help
with transport, please contact Tom on
455674 or Harry on 421225
BRIDPORT CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
Cruse Bereavement Care runs an informal
monthly meeting at Bridport Hospital for any who
have been bereaved.
Feel free to drop in any time between 10.00am and
12.00 on the 3rd Friday of each month
You are welcome to come and have a “cuppa” and a
chat.
Contact Diana Wright 01308 456 967
Bereavement Support
The group meets on the first Friday of the month at Bridport
Community Hospital in the Health Education Room at
10.15 am - 12 noon. All carers are welcome to come, have a chat
and refreshments. Information, books, leaflets are also
available. There are speakers on various subjects.
Ex-carers are also welcome for the help they can give.
For further information please contact
M. Wrighton Tel. 01308 427494
BRIDPORT BLIND CLUB
A local social club for the visually impaired.
We meet twice a month
at the United Church at 2.30pm.
Moving On is a social club for people who
have suffered from mental illness. You are
welcome to come along on Tuesday
mornings from 10.30 to 1.30 to the first floor
of the Community and Youth Centre,
Gundry Lane, Bridport.
We chat to each other, we have a game, an
entertainment or listen to a speaker followed by
afternoon tea.
Twice a year we have a coach trip
If you are interested for yourself or someone else who
is visually impaired, please get in touch.
We can generally provide transport to meetings.
Please contact:
Tel 01308 898484
OPEN FOR MORNING COFFEE
2 COURSE HOME COOKED
LUNCH
Served at 12 noon
DAY-CARE PLACES
AVAILABLE Referrals from Doctor or Social
Services not necessary
POP IN CENTRE – HAIRDRESSERS ACTIVITIES
If you know someone who needs to learn to read or
to improve their reading skills......
Please ring Vee on 0844 472 2980
or email: vee@readeasy.org.uk
ONE WORLD FORUM
Thursday 26 February at 7.30pm,
CONTACT: CHANCERY HOUSE
CHANCERY LANE, BRIDPORT, DT6 3JT
TELEPHONE 01308 424357
EMAIL bridport 424@btconnect.com
St John’s RC Church, Shortmoor, Beaminster.
Louise Hodgson on “Secret Places of West Dorset”.
Visitors £4.00 - includes refreshments
Enquiries Peter Glanville - 01308 458283
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Junior Peace Time
2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. 10.30 - 11.30am
Quaker Meeting House, South Street.
A warm & friendly welcome for children of all ages.
Music, stories, games & crafts on themes related to sharing
and caring.
Parents welcome to join in or attend the quiet reflective
Quaker Meeting for Worship.
BRADPOLE BRUNCH - A family experience of church
TUESDAY CLUB
Are you 6-11 years old?
THEN COME AND JOIN US!!
Bring your best friend for an
hour of
FUN AND CREATIVITY
At the Bradpole Village Hall
TUESDAYS 6-7pm (term time)
Fantastic craft activities, lively Bible stories, fun songs
Something for all the family (bring Nanny and Grandad!)
Come and enjoy delicious bacon rolls, coffee/tea/fruit for children
Every 3rd Sunday of the month. 11.30am - 12.30pm
Bradpole Village Hall
GOOD BOOKS
A Bible Study Group led by Phil Doughty and Peter Wright
meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2.30 - 4.00pm at
Good Books. New members are welcome – just come along
or phone 420483 for more details
‘TOTS @ TEN’
GOOD BOOKS can be found at St Mary’s Old School,
Gundry Lane, Bridport DT6 3RL. Opening hours: Mon,
Tues, Thurs 9am-1.00pm, Wed 9am-3pm, Saturday 10am12.00noon.
Parents and Carers are invited
to come and meet others with pre-school children
for coffee and tea and lots of fun for the children,
Holy Trinity Church Bradpole
10.00am to 11.30am every Wednesday (term time)
There will be a launch of Fiona Stratta’s new book
“Walking With Old Testament Women”. Fiona is a local
author and her first book “Walking With Gospel Women”
continues to be one of our bestsellers. Fional will be at the
Bridport United Church Coffee morning on Wednesday
11th February 10.00am - 12midday to chat and sign copies.
‘@7’
“Love Life, Live Lent, Be the Change”. These booklets
contain over 40 small things to do during Lent; actions that
can have an impact for those close to us and in our
communities. Adult and Youth version £2.99. Childrens’
version £1.50
1st Wednesday in the month
Club for children aged 7 - 12 years
Where:
Church House
South Street, Bridport
Tel: 01308 420483,
E-mail: orders@goodbooksbridport.co.uk
Website: www.goodbooksbridport.co.uk
1st Session FREE
COME AND FIND OUT MORE
Games, craft, activities and lots more!!
Bridport and District Friendship
Centre
For more information ring Steve 456138
We meet on the 4th Tuesday each month at
St John’s Ambulance Hall, Rax Lane,
Bridport
7 for 7.30pm
We have interesting speakers and a
welcome cuppa. We also have monthly pub
lunches, tea dances and occasional
afternoon/all day outings.
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE MEETINGS
BRIDPORT WI - 2015
WI Hall - 2.30pm
Tues 3rd February
Dorset Fire & Rescue - “Safety in the
Home” - Rosemary Loocock
Handicraft meetings 1st, 3rd, 4th Monday in Hall
2nd Tues - Tel: 427785 - please note different day/contact
COLMER WI 2015
Interested?
(Contact brobinson4267@btinternet.com )
The WI Hall, North Street - 7.30pm
Thurs 12th February
Contact Joy on 01308 424557
“Parliament” - Liz Price
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LIONS CLUB OF
BRIDPORT
BRIDPORT AND DISTRICT DUPLICATE
BRIDGE CLUB
We are a small and friendly bridge club and we encourage
players who want a pleasant evening without pressure or
fear of criticism.
Members of this club make friends and
have fun while raising funds for those
needing help in our community. To be
part of the largest service club in the
world, meet new people and put
something back into the community
check the website:
www.bridportlionsclub.org or ring John
01308 456904 or Peter 01308 424536
We meet every Thursday evening at 6.50pm in the Bridport
United Church middle hall for duplicate bridge from
7pm to 10pm.
For more information contact:
Roy Tarsnane on 425298.
WEST DORSET
FLOWER CLUB
(BRIDPORT)
BRITISH
SUGARCRAFT GUILD
BRIDPORT BRANCH
Monday 9th February 2015
Angie Blackwell (Florist)
Title to be arranged.
New members and visitors welcome.
We meet at the WI Hall, North Street, Bridport at 2.30pm
For further information please telephone 01308 424319
Come along to our meetings
to find out more!
We meet on the 2nd Tuesday in every month in the
Citrus Grove Cafe at
Groves Garden Centre, West Bay Road, Bridport.
7.15pm for 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Bridport Probus is a luncheon club which promotes
good fellowship and activities of mutual interest for
retired and semi-retired professional and business
men.
We have demonstrations and workshops on all
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each
month at the Eype’s Mouth Hotel starting with drinks
at 12 noon, followed by lunch and a talk. Topics are wide ranging and
have included, local, military and naval history, light hearted talks about
careers etc. A social programme is also arranged which includes visits
to places of interest as well as enjoyable gatherings.
West Dorset Decorative
& Fine Arts Society
Highlands End Leisure Centre, Eype
If you would like to meet others with common interests an share your
experiences why not come along to a meeting and see if it’s for you.
There is also a Ladies group, many are wives of members, that meets at
the same time and place but with different speakers.
Wednesday 18th February 2015
‘Inn Signia: Pub signs, the artwork
and stories behind the names’.
If you would like more information or would like to attend please contact
the club secretary, Graham Pitts on 01297442490
For further details & membership Caro Everall
Tel. 07972 472029
The National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies'
BRIDPORT & DISTRICT GARDENING
CLUB
present
Brahms: A GERMAN REQUIEM
and Motets by Bruckner and Brahms
We hold friendly meetings on
the 3rd Thursday of every
month at the WI Hall, North
Street, Bridport at 7.30 pm
CLUB
Saturday 14th February, 7.30pm
St Mary’s Church, Bridport
Soloists and Orchestra
Conductor: Matt Kingston
We have coach trips to lovely
gardens and a holiday
Tickets: £12, under 18’s free - from Goadsby and Bridport
Music
Registered Charity No 1125032
Please contact Mrs Wendy Thorogood 01308
422544 for details or go to
www.bridportgardeningclub.co.uk
HAVE YOU GOT SOMETHING INTERESTING TO
TELL US?
ARTICLES TO THE EDITOR WELCOME
01308 458867
New members and visitors always welcome
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FROM THE REGISTERS
ODE TO A PILL
FUNERALS
Nesta Gerrard
Aged 100
HT, Bothenhampton
Rebecca Harris
Aged 35
HT, Bothenhampton
Anthony William
Caddy
Aged 72
HT, Bradpole
Ernest William
Chick
Aged 85
HT, Bradpole
Margaret Annie
Hardy-McBride
Aged 84
HT, Bradpole
Inci Letheren
Aged 85
HT, Bradpole
Susan Parr
Aged 60
HT, Bradpole
Heather Seed
Aged 91
Yeovil Crematorium
Brian Robert
Smart
Aged 79
HT, Bradpole
Muriel Maureen
Ward
Aged 79
HT, Bradpole
Little pill here in my hand,
I wonder how you understand
Just what to do, or where to go To stop the ache that hurts me so;
Within your covering lies relief,
You work along in unbelief.
You sink to regions there below
As down my throat, you quickly go!
But what I wonder, little pill,
How do you know where I am ill?
And just how do you really know
Exactly where you have to go?
I’ve got a headache, that is true,
My broken ribs need attention too.
So how can anything so small
End my aches in no time at all?
Do you work alone, or hire a crew
To do the things you have to do?
I’m counting on you mighty strong
To get in there where you belong,
Don’t let me down and please don’t shirk
To do your undercover work;
So down my throat be on your way
And end my aches another day.
Don’t take a wrong turn is my plea I can’t take another ‘till after three!!
THE BRIDGE
Advertising Manager
Required
Lady Chapel Kneelers
Ladies who love to sew have got together twice in the
past to create new colourful tapestries for St Mary’s
Church. First of the four large kneelers for the main
altar, then the individual kneelers and now they have
completed two new kneelers for the Lady Chapel.
Our Advertising Manager retires
shortly. We need a volunteer to look
after all aspects of advertising in the
Bridge.
These kneelers are much narrower than those for the
main altar so it was decided a good subject to depict
would be the buildings opposite the church in South
Street. Photos were taken and time was spent in
studying the different colours of the stones, brick, tiles
and slates used in construction. The slope of the road
had also to be taken into consideration as the outlines
were drawn to show position of doors and windows and
heights of roofs.
Can you give a few hours of your time
each month to help us?
Training and guidance available.
Bradpole Men's Breakfast
Up to nine of us met each week in the new meeting
room at the back of the church or in the colder winter
months we were glad to meet in Judy’s home. We
carefully put the doors and windows in their right places
and then had the fun of mixing colours to create the
illusion of different building materials. No two houses
were the same.
On Saturday January 10th at 8.30am 18 men sat down
to a full English breakfast. After we had eaten and drunk
coffee and tea, Pete Stone led a discussion on how to
make Church more relevant to our community. It was
good to have this opportunity to get to know each other
and to have time to talk among ourselves about those
things that interest and concern us. We would also like
to add our sincere thanks to those wives who spent time
slaving over a hot stove to give us such a hearty meal.
David Coe
After two years of fun our friendly group had finished the
row of houses. Oh what joy to finally finish the boring
side pieces and to join up the kneelers and to see the
completed kneelers blessed and put to use at a
Wednesday Holy Communion Service. Isabel Green
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ST. MARY’S BRIDPORT
HOLY TRINITY B O T H EN H A M PT ON
Parish Editor - Sylvia Gardner 421383
Churchwardens John Cooke 423004, Steve Bartlett 456138,
Children’s Leader - Chris Newton Evans
Director of Music - Mr Peter Jezard 422136
Tower Captain - Elizabeth Skinner 459815
Village Editor - Mrs Barbara Ffooks 423122
Churchwardens - David Odell 422044
Children & Youth Worker - Mrs Jean Mitchell 422127
Home Communion - Mr Tom Brown 456151
Organist - Mr Paul Cheater 482223
Church Services
February
Sunday 1st
Sunday 8th
Sunday 15th
Sunday 22nd
Wednesdays
Church Services
February
Sunday 1st
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
9.30am Parish Communion
4.00pm Choral Evensong
8.00am Holy Communion
9.30am Parish Communion
4.00pm Xalt: Elijah Part 2
8.00am Holy Communion
9.30am
Parish Communion
8.00am Holy Communion
9.30am Parish Communion
4.00pm Xalt: Elijah Part 3
10.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 8th
Sunday 15th
Wed 18th
Sunday 22nd
11.15am
6.00pm
11.15pm
11.15am
6.00pm
7.30pm
11.15am
Sung Communion
Candlemas Service
Sung Communion
Sung Communion
Evensong
Ash Wednesday Sung Communion
Matins
COFFEE MORNING IN HOLY TRINITY
Saturday 7th February, 10am - 12noon
with books and raffle.
Snowdrop Service. This service is hosted by
Bridport United Church this year and will be held on
Thursday 5th February at 11.30am
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH invites you to
a Home-made Soup and Pud Lunch
on St Valentine’s Day - 14th February.
Xalt Services. Are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays
of the month at 4.00pm. They are very informal
services, all ages welcome. Refreshments available
through the service. The winter Xalt service
continues as we begin to reflect upon the mission
and ministry of the great prophet of the Old
Testament, Elijah. This month we look at when bad
things happen to good people and being confident
when the odds seem overwhelming.
Bothenhampton Village Hall at 12.30pm
with music by 4totheBar
Tickets £5 from Good Books, Gundry Lane and Bridport
Music, South Street.
For further information tel 459259
The Choir at Holy Trinity is looking for new members
in all voice sections - soprano, alto, tenor and bass.
Practices are held in the church every Friday evening at
6.30pm. If you are interested in joining or want to know
more, please contact our Organist, Paul Cheater
(482223) or Diana Perry (424592)
Mothers’ Union. The next meeting takes place in
Church House on Tuesday 10th February at 2.30pm.
Our speaker will be Revd. Peter Clark from Bridport
United Church.
Shrove Tuesday, February 17th. From 12 noon until
1.30pm in Church House. MU members will be
making sweet and savour pancakes.
Sunday 1st February - Candlemas Service - 6pm
Mother’s Union meets on the 2nd Tuesday from of
every month as above. New members and visitors
always very welcome.
to remember when Jesus was presented in the Temple and
received as the Light of the World
Ash Wednesday 18th February, Sung Communion,
7.30pm
Ash Wednesday 18th February. Services of Holy
Communion at 10am and 7.30pm. The later service
will include ashing. These services mark the
beginning of the season of Lent.
The Charity Collection at Holy Trinity in February is for
the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. This is a vital
emergency service which saves lives, but it costs
£4000.00 a day to keep the helicopter flying. With no
Government funding the charity relies on fund-raising,
so please support our collection if you can.
Munch Club runs in Church House every Friday
from 12.30pm except on 20th February which is
school half-term.
Walk in Wednesday Saint Mary’s Church South Street
Every Wednesday from 11:30 am until 1:00 o’clock three things
happen at Saint Mary’s Church South Street.
1, Cupboard Love food bank is open to visitors referred by
support agencies.
2, First Point Dorset are available to offer housing related support
for people living in Dorset.
3, Walk in Wednesday is open to anyone who wishes to drop in
for C.C.C. (coffee , cake and chat).
All are welcome to drop in ,to sit for a while and have a break .
You will find Saint Mary’s is buzzing with parents, children , senior
folk and young adults. Bring your newspaper and put your feet up
or click away at your knitting . Do something different on a
Wednesday morning , come and meet some new faces and
spread a little happiness, sometimes it is just good to stop .Come
along I promise the people are friendly , the coffee is good and
there is always a warm welcome.
Chris Evans
Mothers’ Union
Thursday 5th February, Archdeaconry Wave of Prayer
at Weymouth.
Tuesday 10th February 2.30pm. Discussing aims of
the MU Movement. Venue to be announced.
Film Evening - Saturday 28th February, 7.30pm
Please note this has changed to 4th Saturday)
MY OLD LADY
Bothenhampton Village Hall. Doors open 7.00pm.
£5, £4 Film Club members (for details ring 423071)
EVENING WOMENS’ INSTITUTE
Monday 16th February, 7.30pm in the Village Hall.
Bruce Upton talking about “Lewd Women” (Only Bruce
could think of this title!!)
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HOLY TRINITY BRADPOLE
ST. MARY’S WALDITCH
Village Editor - David Hill 423144 david@hillpost.co.uk
Churchwarden - Chris Wellman-Herold 281096
Verger - Pat Stapleton 456421
Village Editor – Douglas Baldwin 424232
Churchwardens – David Coe 421352,
John Adams 425766
Verger – Mrs.Sheena Ascott 456373
Children & Youth Worker - Mrs Vyv Haydon 538894
Tower Captain – Peter Carnell 420716
If you have any pastoral/personal issues please contact
The Revd Janis Moore 425644 (Day off Wednesday)
Church Services
February
Sunday 1st
Church Services
February
Sunday 1st
Tuesday 3rd
Sunday 8th
Sunday 15th
Wed 18th
Sunday 22nd
9.30am
2.30pm
9.30am
6.30pm
9.30am
6.00pm
9.30am
Sunday 8th
Sunday 15th
Sunday 22nd
Informal Worship with coffee after
“Tuesdays Together” with tea after
Communion
Evensong
Informal Worship with coffee after
Ash Wednesday communion
Communion
8.00am
6.00pm
Holy Communion (BCP)
Evensong preceded by tea
(5.00pm) in the hall
11.15am Parish Eucharist (CW)
11.15am Morning Prayer - all age worship
11.15am Parish Eucharist (CW)
ST MARY’S CHURCH FELLOWSHIP GROUP
The Wonderers will meet at 11am on Fridays 13th and
27th February. All are welcome.
MY YEAR IN SOUTH
AFRICA
Contact Pat Stapleton (456421) and Ann Ayling
(424896)
A Powerpoint
presentation about wildlife conservation by
Jake Dove
Saturday 28th February at 4pm in the Church
Entrance £3 to include refreshments
WALDITCH VILLAGE HALL
‘Never Too Late for Romance’
Valentine’s Day Party. Saturday 14th February,
7.30pm.
Lasagne, pudding and entertainment provided; £6 a
head. Bring your own drink.
Contacts: Val Barnes (427430) and Pat Pullen (425703)
Proceeds will be split between “The Friends of Holy
Trinity” and “Chipembere Rhino foundation”
Bradpole Brunch
Brunch for all the family in the village hall is on Sunday
15th from 11.30am-12.30pm. There will be bacon rolls,
a vegetarian option and fruit, tea or coffee.
St Mary’s Church is organising the following events
(Contact Pat, 456421)
Coffee Morning. Tuesday 3rd. 10.30am Come and join
us for a chat.
Friend’s of St Mary’s. Friday 6th, 7pm
HOUSEWIVES UNITED
“Lost and deserted villages in Dorset” is the subject of
Bruce Upton’s talk at our meeting on 11th in the village
hall at 2.30pm and on the 25th David Bowen will be
telling us about the work of The Children’s Society.
Pancake Party. Tuesday 17th. 4pm
Messy Mothering Sunday. Saturday 28th. 2 - 5pm
VILLAGE LUNCH CLUB
Lunches at The King’s Head are on Tuesdays 10th and
24th at 12.30pm. New members will be very welcome.
Contact Daphne King on 427552
WALDITCH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
On Tuesday 17th our February speaker is Dr Roger
Newton whom we’ve welcomed previously. This
time he will be sharing with us his extensive
knowledge of butterflies. His talk will begin at 11am
and visitors are most welcome.
TOTS @ TEN
Parents and carers meet with others with pre-school
children in the church from 10-11.30am every Wednesday, during term time. Join us for a coffee and chat
while the children play.
VILLAGE TEA AND CHAT
Thursday 19th February. 3pm at the home of Sally
Brown
Mothers’ Union Prayer and Fellowship
Church Opening and Closing
At this month’s meeting on Tuesday 17th
The Revd. Liz Campling will celebrate Holy Communion
at 2.30pm in the church.
Is there a Walditch resident who would be willing to join
the church’s opening and closing rota? It works out at
about five weeks a year per individual and only takes a
few minutes in the morning at about 10am and the
evening between 3pm and 4pm. Please contact Angela
(456427) if you can help
TUESDAY CLUB
The Club meets every Tuesday in term time in the village hall at 6pm. 6 - 11 year olds have all the fun!!
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ST. SWITHUN’S ALLINGTON
Village Editor - Mrs June Goodburn - 423061
Churchwarden Mr Graham Williams 425375
Children & Youth Worker - 4230061
Organist/Choirmaster - Mr Donald Allcock 485402
ST. JOHN’S WEST BAY
Mission Partner and Village Editor - Revd Pete Stone
- 426459
pete@bridport-team-ministry.org
Chapel Warden - Mrs Rosemary Russell 423013
Church Services - ALL WELCOME
Church Services
February
February
Sundays 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd
8.00am
Said Mass
9.30am
Sung Mass
Thursdays
10.00am
Low Mass - followed by
coffee
Sundays 1st, and 15th
11.15am
Holy Communion
Please note - From November there will be a service at
St John’s on the First and Third Sunday of the month
only.
This year, the feast of Candlemass, or to use its other
name, The Presentation of Christ to the Gentiles, is on
Monday 2nd February. Bringing this forward, there will
be a special service to celebrate Candlemass on
Sunday 1st February at the 9.30am service
You may have seen in the paper or heard on the
radio that St John’s has been placed on the
English Heritage At Risk Register.
In the letter sent from English Heritage, it says
“Inclusion of a place of worship in the Register is
absolutely not a criticism of those responsible for
the building or those that manage it. Rather, it is
an indication that those who caring for an important part of the
country’s heritage are facing significant challenges.”
Candlemass day has long been associated with the
weather law.
The legend suggests that if the Christmas decorations
were not down by the twelfth night, then they should
come down at Candlemass. There is a rhyme for this:
If Candlemass be fair and bright, Winter will have
another fight.
If Candlemass brings cloud and rain, Winter will not
come again.
Down with Rosemary and so down with Bay and
Mistletoe.
Down with Holly, Ivy all, wherewith ye dressed the
Christmas Hall.
We indeed are, the sloped south roof has nail rot, and the flat
roof at the side and rear of the building is significantly leaky and
water is dripping through to the walls, damaging the décor and is
near the electrics, the walls are crumbling as a result. We are
hoping to start remedial repairs to the roof in April.
We are applying for grants and have had firm offers of financial
assistance from other sources, which we are truly grateful for.
Thanks are due to those who made the church look
so lovely for Christmas.
The gentlemen who erected the crib. The ladies who
arranged the flowers. The arrangement in the porch
was very beautiful.
Those who decorated the Christmas Tree.
The lady who provided the lovely new straw and the
ladies who decorated the crib and arranged the nativity scene.
Many people remarked how lovely it all looked.
Please don’t panic, we are not going to stick a thermometer
outside St John’s asking for money for the roof, but what we are
needing to do is think about the long term stability of the
building.
Once we get the water out of the building we can start to dream
dreams. Decorating it, improving the kitchen facilities, upgrading
the lighting and heating, all things to make it a working living
building, not just for us but for generations to come.
So please watch this space, we are considering other money
raising schemes to help us improve the building – friends of St
John’s being one and being on the all-risk register means we
can apply for grants not normally available to other places of
worship, but while we can apply for funding and we can spruce
the building up, there is no point unless people come and use it.
Other events:
The Carol Service led by our Church Choir was very
well received.
The nine lessons and many of our favourite carols
reminded us that Christmas was a very special
birthday.
The choir had worked very hard and there are always
vacancies for new members. Joining a choir can be
very rewarding, the fellowship, the singing and a good
opportunity to learn to read music.
Choir practice is at 7pm on Thursday evenings in St
Swithun’s Church. For more information contact our
organist on Bridport 405482. You are assured a very
warm welcome.
We are a friendly bunch that meet on a Sunday, we are a bit like
pets, and we aren’t just for Christmas! But seriously we want St
John’s to be used by the community, not just as a place of
worship, but as a place for concerts, exhibitions and community
events for the West Bay community.
St John’s is a wonderful peaceful place in the hustle and bustle
of the Bay. You only have to read the visitors book to see the
wonderful comments about the building to realise what a place it
has meant to visitors.
St Swithun’s Prayer Circle will meet on the 1st
and 3rd Tuesday - the 3rd and 17th in church at
2.30 - 4pm. New members are always welcome to
join the circle for this quiet time, when we pray by
name for those who are ill. After which we enjoy a
cup of tea together.
We warmly invite you to join us on a Sunday if you are free. But
we also invite you to please think, discuss and pray with us,
what we can do with the building, and can you help us? We don’t
just need money, we need you.
The Saturday Club
Regretfully because of the lack of children and
helpers, the club has to close until further notice.
Revd..Pete Stone
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Piano Tuition in Bridport
Tel: 01308 423396/07786 155451
Email pianoease@gmail.com
needs volunteers to help us with
Creative, experienced teaching for children and adults
beginners to advanced.
Patient-led assessments of the care environment
(PLACE)
Elaine Streeter
GGSM PGCE MA Mus PhD PGDipMTh
It is that time of year when Healthwatch Dorset
www.healthwatchdorset.co.uk is being asked for volunteers
to take part in the annual PLACE audit of hospital settings.
Registered by The Health Professions Council (HPC)
Member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians ISM
http://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/qual-clin-lead/place/
MJ Building & Design
Fully qualified Tradesmen
Last year we had a fantastic team of 11 volunteers that
undertook PLACE audits in 15 NHS settings in Dorset.
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Hospitals undertake all the training and cover reasonable
travelling expenses. I am available if any of the Healthwatch
team need any additional support before, during and after
the assessment has been undertaken.
Please can you contact me if you would like any more
information on this year’s PLACE or if you would like to take
part in the PLACE audits for 2015.
Extensions and Conversions
Brickwork
Plastering
Decoration
Carpentry
Block Paving
No job too small
Contact:
Malcolm 07894281900
Free Estimates
Regards. Chris Wakefield, Volunteer Officer. Tel: 0300
111 0102. Website:www.healthwatchdorset.co.uk
Chris.wakefield@healthwatchdorset.co.uk
CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST
Stephen Waplington
MSSCh/MBChA
Friendly, professional treatment in the comfort of your own home
Please call: 01308 456724
HPC Registered – number CH 20529
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Delicious freshly-cooked meals delivered daily to your
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lunches to those who want or need them most — a
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simply in need of help and support. Individual
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MARTIN SIBLEY
All Building & Carpentry Work undertaken
New Build, Extensions & Alterations
Kitchens, Bathrooms & Tiling
Telephone 01308 862788
Contact Georgina Burnham 01308
459666
MOBILE HAIRDRESSER
Garden Maintenance
Sheena
Hedge, grass and tree cutting
Garden Clearance
Call Andy: 01308 423330 or 07969695929
Have your hair done in the comfort of
your own home
Fully qualified and very experienced
hairdresser
CALL SHEENA 07703327688
or 01308 421032
SIMMONS-POOLE BUILDING CO
Build. Renovate. Maintain. Repair.
Bridport Dorset
Stuart Poole
General Builder
07817478274
stupoole7777@hotmail.co.uk
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If your back goes out more than you do …
...call us for help with aches and pains.
LIZA ADAMS & ASSOCIATES
Twist and Shout Osteopathic Health
Centre
32 South Street, Bridport DT6 3NQ, 01308 459996
A. G. INNES
HELP IN YOUR HOME
Painter/decorator/handyman
GRAEME INNES
Home Help/Cleaner available for immediate start
with regular hours to suit in the
Bridport and surrounding area.
Friendly, honest, reliable service with
established local company
Tel: 07929 091504 or 01308 423563
35 years experience in the trade
For quality workmanship and a reliable service
greyinnes@gmail.com
Any job considered
Contact
07950560954/7
01308 426592
West Dorset Tree Specialists
Having problems with your trees and hedges?
Dangerous trees are our speciality
Tree Pruning*Crown reductions*Hedge Laying
We Care For You by Caring About You
Daley Home Care, backed by years of the
very highest quality experience, is ready
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Whatever your needs, our superbly trained
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assist you to remain independent in your own home. From a
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best service every day of the year, at a time and frequency
that suits you.
We offer a complete range of services from personal care to
cleaning, cooking and shopping.
Contact: Mark Roberts or Julie Daley, Daley Home Care
No job too big or too small*Free Estimates*Fully Insured
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Tree Surgeon and Pathologist
Tel: 01308 427065 or Mobile 07870 603345
Jim Allen
No job too big or too
small
BRICK LAYING
CARPENTRY, FENCING, PATIO, ROOFING,
GUTTERING, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ETC
Email: alljm996@aol.com
Tel: 01308 863809 Mob: 07976372045
www.jimallenbuilding.com.uk
01308 898345 email: daleyhomecare@btconnect.com
Telephone
07771 681875
01308 422806
01308 421421
Email
billhillstaxis@hotmail.co.uk
The Orchard
46 West Bay Road
HANDY MAN
BILLS
TAXIS
PAINTING, DECORATING,
FENCING, DECKING, OR ANY OTHER ODD
JOBS
BIG OR SMALL
Reliable well established
Sole proprietor of over
20yrs
JUST CALL JON
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07917457389
Mobile Chiropodist/Podiatrist
HCPC Registered
For friendly professional care
Contact Craig Lynham BSc, M.Ch. and Associates
01308 868108 or mobile 07867 643425
FOR ALL YOUR HEATING AND
PLUMBING NEEDS
Electrical Contractors
MICHAEL SCADDING
Bridport (01308) 424634
PLUMBING AND HEATING ENGINEERS
7 ST KATHERINES DRIVE BRIDPORT
For all your electrical needs
www.simonscott.biz
Tel 01308 425356
Mark.scadding@btinternet.com
HEATING / PLUMBING / BATHROOMS / TILING / KITCHENS
MOVING HOUSE?
Here at Needhams Solicitors
we offer a fast, efficient friendly
conveyancing service for:
• House Sales
● Buy to Let
• Remortgages ● Holiday Homes ● House Purchases
Call Kate Wadsworth for a COMPETITIVE QUOTE
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or email kate@needhamssolicitors.co.uk
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