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MARCH 2020
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POINTS OF CONTACT Team website: www.bridport-team-ministry.org
TEAM RECTOR: TEAM ADMINISTRATOR: Dianne Sinclair…..424747
Revd Deb Smith……………..……….01308 301457 Office is inside St Mary’s Church (at the back), South St, Bridport
email: revdebsmith@gmail.com ……...….Day off Friday email: di@bridport-team-ministry.org (Available 10-12.30 Mon-Thurs)
Post: The Administrator, c/o The Rectory, 84 South St., Bridport. DT6 3NW
TEAM VICAR/Community Mission Partner:
Revd Pete Stone 426459 LICENSED LAY MINISTERS:
email: pete@bridport-team-ministry.org. Day off Monday Mr Phil Doughty .................................................. 422096
Mr Graham Purse ................................................ 423220
Mrs Coral Hatton…………………………………………….
TEAM DEACON:
Mr Peter Wright .................................................... 456967
Lorna Johnson
TEAM LICENSED WORSHIP LEADER:
CUPBOARD LOVE (Walk-in-Wednesday)
Martin Whiting
For all matters please contact: Carrie Gamble
07443596096 or cupboardlove.bridport@gmail.com
PERMISSION TO OFFICIATE:
Revd Janis Moore ………………………………..425644 LAY PASTORAL ASSISTANTS:
email: janis@bridport-team-ministry.org….. Day off Weds Mrs Caroline Cooke…………………….…..07859803734
Mrs Anne Stone...................................................426459
Revd Ann Ayling…………………………………424896
Mrs Diana Wright.................................................456967
email: ann@bridport-team-ministry.org…….Day off Weds
If you are unable to get to Church and would like Home Communion or
Revd Dan Shackell……………………………...426514 a visit, please get in touch with one of the Lay Pastoral Assistants
email: danshackell@gmail.com
Revd Kay Watters ………………………………..427290 SECRETARY to the PCC:
email: kay@bridport-team-ministry.org Mrs Rosemary Russell…………………………….423013
HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN:
Revd Philip Ringer……………………….……...425774 HALL BOOKING SECRETARIES:
email: philipringer@aol.com St Swithun's Vestry:
Mrs Yvonne Welch ……………………….……. 459587
Bothenhampton Village Hall:
OTHER CHURCH LEADERS IN THE AREA:
Ray Gibbs…………………………………...……..423071
Beacon Church Bridport, Priory Lane Bradpole Village Hall:
Geoff Vaine…………………………………….…..456031 Mrs Diane Ellis………………………………….....420771
The Christian Fellowship Church House, South St. Bridport:
David Collins…………………………………….....458227 Mr Tony Nott……………………………………....425897
St Mary and St Catherine (Roman Catholic) Walditch Village Hall:
(Presbytery 424754) Office………………..….422594 Mr and Mrs Peter Tobutt……………………..…..458999
Bridport Quaker Meeting Christian Fellowship, King Street
Clerk clerkb@bridportquakers.org Jaquie Webb……………………………………....425738
United Church (Methodist and United Reformed Church) United Church:
Revd Peter Clark…………………………………..425978 Sue Herman…………..….………………..01297 489658
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Springing to Life
March is the month of the year when we notice signs of new life, in the countryside, in our gardens, parks,
fields, hedges and trees.
The 20th March (this year 2020) is the official first day of Spring, the Vernal Equinox, we welcome the days
becoming longer and lighter. The 20th March is also the feast day of St Cuthbert, one of the best loved British
saints, missionary, hermit and ultimately Bishop of the Holy Island of Lindisfarne on the Northumberland
coast. Cuthbert began his life as a shepherd in the Scottish lowlands, one night as he cared for his flock, he
saw in the sky a dazzling light and angels carrying a soul up to heaven, he resolved to dedicate his life to
God. He was admitted to Melrose Abbey as a monk and later continued his missionary work at Lindisfarne.
The life and solitude of a hermit or monk may not be our choice of living life but I think we can both admire
and appreciate that Cuthbert cared for God's bountiful creation.
Cuthbert was renowned for his compassion and love of peace in a divided age. At the start of this decade it
may feel that we are still in a divided age, noticeably not in unity with our brothers and sisters around the
world, or striving for a fully inclusive society.
As we travel through the forty days of Lent (which began in February on Ash Wednesday) in preparation for
the great festival of Easter, perhaps it may be possible to set aside a daily time for reflection and to give
thanks for God's bountiful creation. Lent is also a time to remember those who struggle with the pressures of
everyday life and are unable to appreciate God's provision for them, the provision of love, joy and peace.
Gerard Manley Hopkins (1884-1889) whose posthumous fame made him one of the leading Victorian poets
wrote a poem about Spring. Hopkins was a Jesuit priest, having taken the vows of poverty, chastity and
obedience.
His poem Spring, which begins with the enchanting words 'Nothing is so beautiful as Spring'-
speaks of thrush's eggs as little low heavens and the sweetness of the Garden of Eden before the sinning..
May you enjoy the early Spring season and the miraculous new life emerging once again.
Revd Janis Moore
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF…….. Salud Botella – “Flamenco dancer and teacher”
I met Salud at her beautiful house in Uploders. Salud is married to Jason Webster, a writer, and they have
two boys aged 11 and 9 years.
Salud grew up in Valencia with her parents, two brothers and a sister.
Always wanting to dance she began with ballet, folk dancing and also learning the art of playing castanets,
but with a love of Spanish music, and aged 15, she started to learn flamenco dancing.
In 2013 the family moved to England as the economic crash in Spain meant many hundreds of people were
out of work, and health and education suffered.
Now, with the boys at school, Salud trains every day in her garden studio, or holds “Flamenco” lessons for
those wanting to master the art. This continues until 2pm - it’s
then time for lunch with her husband, Jason, before they both
leave to pick up the boys from school. Salud did mention that
she finds working for herself is difficult on her own, but her
dancing allows her to release all those emotions
“Quirky Questions”
If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be:
“The late Pina Bausch, (1940 – 2009), a contemporary
German dancer who created wonderful and inspiring
choreography, and who believed that expression was more
important than technique.”
Some people have bumper stickers on their car that read
“I’d rather be ...” - what would your bumper sticker say?
“I’d rather be hooking up with friends.”
One of the funniest things that happened to me: “Once, in
Valencia, I was asked at the last minute to stand in as a
dancer/singer at a variety performance (“Moulin Rouge”) - I
had no idea how to do it and ended up getting very mixed up
with the fans and feathers!”
Photo taken at the Alcázar Royal Palace in If you could change anything what would it be: “I
Seville sometimes wish I could live nearer to my family to be able to
help them in their later years. Interviewed by Lyn Roe
For The Love Of Driftwood
My love of driftwood started about a year and a half ago. I had started spending any spare
time walking on the beach, finding that it was a great way to unwind. As I walked I couldn’t
help noticing how beautiful driftwood is and how many different colours and grains it is made
from. Of course some found its way into my pocket and for a while sat in a box. After much
research, which didn't help at all, I decided to get creative. One of my first creations was a
seagull, chosen from the shape of one particular piece. I presented my masterpiece to my
mother, who like all mums, was delighted. I was a little sceptical as I think she may have been
a little biased in her opinion. However as I went on to make more pieces a few other family
members encouraged me to carry on and think about turning my hobby into a little side line
maybe. So I have developed my skills with much trial and error, but most of all it gives me a
lot of joy. I have been commissioned to make anything from an elephant to a chicken, certainly
I never seem to tire of this wonderful skill I have been given. Here are a
few examples of my work.
Wendy Austin
4MARCH GARDENING TIPS - PRUNUS MARCH
Birthdays
Roses. Finish pruning and applying ALBERT EINSTEIN 1879
Rose fertiliser and compost. In 1907, Einstein had what he called the “happiest thought of
Fuchsias. Cut back to 6 to 8 inches. my life.” It was about a man falling from a building. He
Heathers. Trim winter flowering recognised the connection between gravity and acceleration
heathers to prevent them becoming which became known as the equivalence principle more
woody. commonly known as ‘the theory of relativity’.
Trees and shrubs. Firm in any newly ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING 1806
planted ones that have been lifted by Her first adult collection of poems was published in 1838 and
frost. she wrote prolifically between 1841 and 1844, producing
Grasses. Cut down any deciduous poetry, translation and prose. She campaigned for the
grasses but take care not to cut the abolition of slavery and her work helped influence reform in
new shoots. the child labour legislation.
Perovskia (russian sage) and
DANIEL CRAIG 1968
Caryopteris can be cut back One of the British theatre's most famous faces, Daniel Craig,
towards the end of the month. who waited at tables as a struggling teenage actor with the
Erigeron karvinklanus. Be brutal National Youth Theatre, has gone on to star as James Bond.
and trim it right to the base. His latest film, ‘Knives Out’ is a murder mystery/comedy.
Tomatoes. When the roots fill the
pots pot them on. Deaths
Winter Pansies Trim them to encourage flowering. C.NORTHCOTE PARKINSON 1993
Borders. Continue tidying and A British naval historian and author of some 60 books, the
dressing with Bone Meal and most famous of which was his best-seller Parkinson's Law
compost. (1957), in which he advanced that "work expands so as to fill
Lawns Tidy up edges and when the time available for its completion", an insight which led him
it is dry rake out any moss. to be regarded as an important scholar in public
Geraniums. Repot and trim. administration and management.
Raspberries. Cut to ground BARRY SHEENE 2003
level autumn fruiting raspberries. The British professional motorcycle racer competed in Grand
Vegetables . Prepare the ground Prix motorcycle racing and was a two-time world champion,
with good dressing of well-rotted winning consecutive 500cc titles in 1976 and 1977. In 1975
FYM or compost. he suffered multiple injuries when a blown rear tyre caused
Plan your hanging baskets and enjoy it all! him to crash, at 175mph, during the Daytona Classic in
Florida. His left leg was shattered, his thigh smashed; he
broke six ribs, a wrist and a collarbone - seven weeks later he
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER was back racing!
Friday March 6th at 10.30 DAVE ALLEN 2005
He initially followed his father into journalism, firstly joining the
At Bridport United Church Drogheda Argus as a copy boy, but at the age of 19 went to
East Street Fleet Street, London. He drifted through a series of jobs,
Bridport before becoming a Butlins Redcoat at Skegness. At the
height of his career he was Britain's most controversial
The service this year has been prepared by the women of comedian, regularly provoking indignation at his frequent
Zimbabwe who call us to: highlighting of political hypocrisy and disregard for religious
authority. Douglas Baldwin
'Rise, take your mat and walk’
They encourage us to reflect on the difficulties that have
plagued their country over many years
and invite us to share the challenges they have met and the
hopes they have for the future.
The Day Of Prayer is celebrated in over 170 countries. It be-
gins in Samoa and prayer in native languages travels through-
out the world. Conductor : Arturo Serna, Leader: Alex Ennis
Spring Concert
Everyone is welcome and refreshments
will be provided ST SWITHUN’S HURCH, BRIDPORT
SUNDAY MARCH 29th at 3.pm
For details please contact Kathy Hince Plaza - Fuga Criolla
hincekathy@gmail.com or 01308 485626 Karl Jenkins - Palladio
Philip Glass – Company
Bartok – Romanian Folk Dances
John Dowland - Lachrimae
Janacek - movements from Idyll Suite for Strings
Romero - Fuga Con Pajarillo
FROM THE REGISTERS 2020
Tickets £10 from The Book Shop, South Street, Bridport
FUNERALS (cash or cheques only) and on the door
January Student admission free.
9 Patricia Hansford, St Swithun’s
Refreshments available after the concert.
17 Kenneth Holbrook, Holy Trinity Bradpole Registered Charity No XT13407
5The Bridport Shakespeare Company came to life in 2016, when I retired from teaching full time
but knew I would miss staging plays. I also knew I had to have Shakespeare in my life, as he has
been since I was about 13 and fell in love with 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?' I used to
scare the neighbours with Very Loud renditions of famous scenes at top volume. Some things
never change. Our first production was the Scottish play, with my own son in the lead role. He
was able to put his own voice projection to good use. Since then we have embraced the diverse
and bountiful talents that Bridport affords, with many of my ex-students but an equal number
of new folk that came for the same reasons as I did: a wish to perform, to develop self-
confidence, to be part of a project that will allow costume and set building as well as making the
most of a chance to escape from life's humdrum or wearying worries and enter into a 'release' ,
'an oasis' (I'm quoting there as many have said those words about our rehearsal sessions). In the
same way as singing is cathartic- we also do sing quite a lot, in fact; taking on a different charac-
ter on a Thursday from 7-9pm at the chapel (upstairs) Rax Lane entrance is a wonderful holiday
from your everyday routine.
Do come and meet us. We are very inclusiv
''The willingness is all''
Contact me on tasterella@hotmail.co.uk
or www.bridportshakespearecompany.co.uk
or come along on a Thursday.
'The Tempest' is currently underway but we have spaces for small roles and spirits of the island.
Also help me make some giant shells.
Valerie Goodwin
Good Books
St Mary’s Old School, Gundry Lane, Bridport
Telephone – 01308 420483
Email: orders@goodbooksbridport.co.uk
Opening Times: 9.00am – 1.00 pm Monday – Friday
10.00am – 12 noon Saturdays.
Information can be found at http://goodbooksbridport.wordpress.com
Lent is upon us and I assume most people have found a Bible Study or book to focus on during Lent. If however, you are still looking then come
and visit us we have plenty of books suitable for meditation, and prayer as you journey towards Easter.
As we begin to prepare for Easter we can still order palm crosses and Pascal candles or just transfers, as well as a variety of other items to aid
your worship, as well as a variety of Easter cards, “Real Easter Eggs”, or other no chocolate related items to give at Easter.
For example, do you know a keen gardener? We have a new book, “Shedloads of Blessings with fantastic pictures and Bible verses. Or maybe
you know some one who loves cats or dogs. “Cat Psalms “ and “Dog Psalms” are filled with lovely images, as well as thoughts and prayers. One
of our newer books, “The Faith of Queen Elizabeth” has proved very popular. “Now nearing seven decades on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II has
faced many personal and public storms – an early and surprising ascension….Throughout all the trials and triumphs Her Majesty credits her
personal faith in Jesus Christ as the steadying anchor”, priced at £12.99.
As I’m sure most of you know we run on volunteer power and are always looking for people with an hour or two to spare to help in the
shop, or help Good Neighbours as a driver.
Information can be found at http://goodbooksbridport.wordpress.com
Safeguarding is about keeping people safe from harm, protecting our right – and the rights of those around us – to live in
safety, free from abuse. In the church and in all areas of community life safeguarding training has become part and parcel of our
common life. Courses are currently being run in this team.
If any of us needed a reminder of the importance of such awareness, the recent documentary on historic abuse in the Church of
England was a shameful wake-up call. Many of you will have seen the two-part BBC documentary broadcast on 13 and 14 January
about the serial abuser Bishop Peter Ball.
Exposed: The Church's dark secret included testimonies from victims, police, lawyers, and church officers. It criticised the conduct
of senior church leaders, including former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, for failing to respond to repeated expressions of
concern from a considerable number of people, allegations against Ball, and withholding key information from the police. The
independent chair of the National Safeguarding Panel, Meg Munn, has praised survivors and their families featured in the
documentary. She said the programme “showed the devastating and lifelong impact of abuse...Those who spoke out, showed
incredible bravery”.
It is painful to realise that in the Church of God so many have come to harm and suffered abuse at the hands of those they should
be able to trust. That others still suffer. But it is perhaps even more painful when the church fails to hear the cries of those who
have suffered, when the church has turned a blind eye.
As a Parish, we are committed to safeguarding the vulnerable in our society. When we take safeguarding seriously we open our
ears and our eyes. We remain vigilant and prepared to do something when and where there is a need. We seek to work together to
make the church a place of sanctuary, a safe haven, a community of faith where all are valued as made in the image of God.
Revd Deb Smith
6CHAPEL IN THE GARDEN CHAPEL IN THE GARDEN
Sharing Stillness, White Room, Chapel in the Sunday meditation White Room, Chapel in
Garden, Bridport, DT6 3JJ the Garden, Bridport DT6 3JJ
March 11 & 25, April 8 and 22 - 7.30pm March 1 & 15, April 5 and 19, 4 - 5pm
Meditation and listening to Eckhart Tolle Mindful awareness, sacred sound and the
Nichola 07884 191459 power of the spoken word.
Nichola 07884 191459
7BRIDPORT HOSPITAL’S NEW WARD
Replacing the two former wards of Ryberry and Langdon, the new ward named ”Colmers” by popular vote was
opened on Tuesday 28th January 2020 by H M Lord Lieutenant of Dorset, Mr Angus Campbell. After the
customary cutting of the ribbon, he was shown around the new facility, which includes an interactive table in
the ‘day room’. The table cost in excess of £10000.00 and was a gift from the League of Friends of Bridport
Hospital. It attracted considerable attention by the visitors.
The hospital now provides 24 beds on the one ward, together with much improved bathroom facilities. The
Hospital Chapel located on the first floor adjacent to the Matron’s Office, continues to provide a place for quiet
reflection in addition to our weekly services of Holy Communion which take place very Wednesday at 11.00am.
These services are open to anyone who is on the Hospital site at that time. Perhaps we will see you on
Wednesday morning, you will be most welcome.
Demonstration of Torvertafel “magic table”
funded by Bridport’ Hospital’s League of
Friends
Mayor of Bridport and Lord
Lieutenant of Dorset with
Colmers Hill in background.
You’ve been framed
My mum kept the picture by her bed till she died. It was of my
baby son and encased in a cheap plastic frame she got in a
Christmas cracker. When I cleared her bungalow, I couldn’t
bear to throw the frame away. She grew up during the war, the
make do and mend generation. So that ugly piece of plastic
relocated - to beside my bed.
Then I moved house and did the inevitable life laundry. As I
peeled away the frame’s backing to retrieve the baby picture,
tears came. Hidden behind my son’s picture was another pic-
ture: me as a teenager. Scribbled on the back in mum’s hand-
writing was “Maxine. April 2nd 1976.”
I time travelled to the exact day the picture was taken and the
endless queue for the photo booth in the post office. It was my
parents wedding anniversary and I gave them the picture and
a box of Roses chocolates. Mum and I would do the ‘Roses
grow on you’ slogan from the TV commercial and she’d let me
eat the strawberry one even though it was her favourite.
That picture was a moment when I hadn’t
heard of a disease called Alzheimer’s and
could never have imagined the day when
mum forgot not only my name but that she
actually had a daughter.
Yet for one magical moment, that silly ugly
Christmas cracker frame brought my mum
back to me. And made me realise she had
been there all along, only hidden.
Max Riddington. Walditch
MARTIN SIBLEY
All Building and Carpentry Work undertaken
New Build, Extensions and Alterations
Kitchens, Bathrooms and Tiling
Telephone 01308 862788
8ST. MARY’S Bridport HOLY TRINITY Bothenhampton
Parish Editor - Peter Wright 456967 Village Editor - Mrs Barbara Ffooks 423122
Churchwarden - Lesley Hill Tel 422417 Churchwarden - Mrs Heather Purse 423220
Director of Music - Mr Tim Linsley 07830308701 Children and Youth Worker - Mrs Jean Mitchell 422127
Tower Captain - Bob Hardwick 420632 Home Communion - Revd KayWatters 427290
Director of Music - Mrs Sue Smith 456955
Church Services - ALL are very welcome Church Services - ALL are very welcome
March March
Sunday 1st 9.30 am Parish Communion Sunday 1st 11.15am Sung Communion
Wednesday 4th 2.30 pm Communion and Tea Sunday 8th 11,15am Matins
Sunday 8th 9.30 am Parish Communion Sunday 15th 11.15am Sung Communion
Sunday 15th 6.00pm Evensong
Sunday 15th 9.30 am Parish Communion
Sunday 22nd 11.15am Holy Communion BCP
4.00 pm Songs of Praise Sunday 29th 10.30am Team Service at
Sunday 22nd 9.30 am Parish Communion Holy Trinity Bradpole
Sunday 29th 10.30 am Team Service at
Holy Trinity Bradpole
The charity collection at Holy Trinity in March is for
Tearfund, a Christian charity working in over fifty countries
MOTHERS UNION PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP to bring an end to extreme poverty.
GROUP will meet on Tuesday 10th March at 2.30 in the
meeting room at the back of Church. Everyone JUST TALK Tuesday 17th March, 10am - 11am
welcome.
Come for a chat over a cup of tea or coffee in the church.
MOTHERS’ UNION Prayer and Fellowship Group
Pilgrim Course Tuesday 10th March at 110 Crock Lane, Bothenhampton,
As we head towards the great celebration of Easter, 2.30pm
join us during Lent in exploring the Bible with the
Pilgrim Course. 6 Sessions starting on 7.30pm Wed Concert by Cantamus - Saturday 28th March
MISERERE
26th February at St John’s West Bay or 2pm Thurs 27th
Choral music for Lent, Holy Week and Easter
February at St Mary’s. For more info look at 7pm in Holy Trinity Church, £10 on the door
www.pilgrimcourse.org or contact Pete on 426459 Refreshments by Holy Trinity Social Committee
There will be a working party in the Old Churchyard,
Saturday 4th April, 2pm – 4pm.
This is to continue the good work done last October and to
get It tidied up for the summer.
If you are able to help please bring your own tools and
gloves.
COFFEE MORNING AT HOLY TRINITY
Saturday 7th March, 10am – 12 noon
Books, cards and raffle
The service celebrating Holy Trinity’s 130th anniversary on
19th January was a most uplifting occasion and very well
attended. The Archdeacon of Sherborne, the Venerable
Penny Sayer, gave an address and presided at Communion.
Following the service a celebratory cake made by Heather
Purse and splendidly decorated with a picture of the church
on the top, was enjoyed by everyone. The Social Committee
is planning various events to continue the celebrations
throughout the year.
At the Carols for All on 29th December the collection for The
Children’s Society raised £106 and a further £40 resulting
from a raffle for a Countryfile calendar donated by Revd Kay,
was also given. Thanks to all who came and also to Sue
Smith for playing the piano.
FILM EVENING Saturday 21st March, 7.30pm
“DOWNTON ABBEY”
Bothenhampton Village Hall Doors open 7pm
£5, £4 for Film Cub members - details from Ray 423071
9HOLY TRINITY Bradpole ST. MARY’S Walditch
Village Editor – Douglas Baldwin 424232 Village Editor - chris.w-h@hotmail.co.uk
Churchwardens – John Adams 425766, Lyn Roe 425804 Churchwarden - Chris Wellman-Herold 281096
Tower Captain – Peter Carnell 420716 Verger - Pat Stapleton 456421
If you have any Pastoral/personal issues, please contact If you have any Pastoral/personal issues, please contact
The Revd Janis Moore 425644 (Day off Wednesday) The Revd Ann Ayling 424896 (Day off Wednesday)
CHURCH SERVICES—ALL ARE WELCOME!
Church Services—ALL are welcome March
March Sunday 1 6pm Evensong (Tea in Hall from 5pm)
Sunday 1 9.30 Informal service Sunday 8 11.15 BCP Communion
Tuesday 3 2.30 ‘Tuesdays Together’ with tea after Sunday 15 11.15 CW Eucharist (DCC AGM after)
Sunday 8 9.30 Communion service Sunday 22 10.15 Mothering Sunday Service
Sunday 15 9.30 Informal service NB. Earlier Start Time
Sunday 22 9.30 Communion service for Mothering Sunday Sunday 29 10.30 Team Service, Holy Trinity, Bradpole
Sunday 29 10.30 Team Service
Coffee or tea will be served after the morning services
LIGHT THE SPIRE
The church is lit in March in loving memory of my Dad
Bradpole Brunch Bob Mayo. Dad passed away suddenly a few
Brunch will be on Sunday 1st in the village hall at 11.30. days after we made Walditch our
This is ‘A Fresh Expression of Church’ for all the family.
For more details see the separate advert in this permanent home. March would have been dad's
magazine. We look forward to seeing you there. birthday month.
Village Lunch Club
Lunches at The King’s Head will be on Tuesdays 10th TEA AND CHAT
and 24th at 12.30pm. New members will be welcome – Thursday, 12th March at 3pm, hosted by Sally Brown.
contact Daphne King on 01308 427552.
‘TOTS @ TEN’
LENT LUNCH
Parents and carers meet with others with pre-school
children for coffee and a chat in the church from 10-11.30
Lent Lunches began in February and continue in March.
every Wednesday in term time. Our Lent Lunch at St. Mary’s, Walditch this year will
be on Friday, 20th March from 12.30 to 1.30pm.
Tuesday Club
The club meets every Tuesday in the village hall at 6pm. All proceeds go to Christian Aid.
in term time for 6-11year olds, so do come along and join (Suggested donation of £3.50 payable at the door).
in the fun. Please support this worthy cause and enjoy the fine food
and convivial atmosphere Walditch is known for.
Mothers’ Union
Our meeting will be on Tuesday 17th at 2.30pm at 11
SPRING CLEAN OF CHURCH & CHURCHYARD
Fox Close for fellowship. Thursday 26h March between 10am and 2pm
Come and join friends and
DIY TEAM Neighbours for an hour or two.
Could you spare a couple of hours on the 3rd Tuesday of Whatever time you can
the month and enjoy some Bradpole fresh air? The team make will be most appreciated
needs help from anyone interested in keeping the church- and will make a real difference.
yard looking neat and tidy with small jobs - no mowing! It TEAS, COFFEES & HOT SOUP
doesn’t matter if you can’t turn up every month, any help
will be appreciated. We start with coffee at 10am. The
March meeting will be on the 17th.
W.O.W WOMEN OF WALDITCH
Housewives United Walditch morning W.I was officially closed on January
Our house meeting at 2.30pm at 11 Fox Close is on 21st. However, the 23 members attending decided they
Wednesday 4th. We will meet for lunch at 1pm on the wanted to continue to meet monthly for coffee, activities
18th. You will be welcome to join us. & speakers. A new group was formed & named W.O.W.
Further information from Daphne King on 01308 Women of Walditch. Meetings will be as before on 3rd
427552. Tuesday of the month at 10am.Anyone wishing to join is
welcome. For more detail please call Angela on 456427
Lines Written in Early Spring
Through primrose tufts, in that green bower, WALDITCH GARDENERS
The periwinkle trailed its wreaths;
And ’tis my faith that every flower Walditch Gardeners meet on the last Thursday of each
Enjoys the air it breathes. month at 10.00am in Walditch Village Hall.
The birds around me hopped and played, Our next meeting is on Thursday 26th March. Do come
Their thoughts I cannot measure:— and join us - everyone is welcome. For details contact
But the least motion which they made Robin Stapleton 01308 456421
It seemed a thrill of pleasure… William Wordsworth
10ST. SWITHUN’S Allington ST. JOHN’S West Bay
Village Editor - Mrs June Goodburn - 423061 Village Editor - Sue Pollock 07903558568
Churchwardens - Mrs Mandi Sturrock 420304, Chapel Warden - Mrs Rosemary Russell 423013
Mrs Jo George - 426457
Children and Youth Worker - 423061 Church Services - ALL are very welcome
Organist/Choirmaster - Mr Donald Allcock 485402 March
Sunday 1 11.15am Holy Communion
Church Services - ALL are very welcome Sunday 8 11.15am Holy Communion
March 6.30pm Haven
Sundays 1st, 8th. 15th. 22rd, 29th Sunday 15 11.15am Holy Communion
Low Mass 8.00am 6.30pm Haven
Sung Mass 9.30am Sunday 22 11.15am Holy Communion
March 8th. 15th. 22nd 29th 6.30pm Haven
4.00pm. Stations of the Cross Sunday 29 10.30am Team Service, H T Bradpole
March 22nd. Mothering Sunday with a distribution of Sunday 29 6.00pm Wholeness & Healing
flowers to the Ladies.
Round and About in West Bay
Weekday Services
Things have been pretty quiet in West Bay which is not
Thursdays. unusual for this time of the year. The weather has been wet
Low Mass 10.00.am. and windy so not too many visitors around but on sunny days
the car parks begin to fill up. The large rock fall on the East
beach fortunately happened during the night which meant
Saints days in March there was little risk to life. It was widely reported in both local
st
1 St David’s Day Patron Saint of Wales. and national newspapers.
When it is customary to wear a Daffodil.
Upcoming events in West Bay
17th St Patrick’s Day. Patron Saint of Ireland. The Discovery Centre will be open on weekends in March until
When it is customary to wear Shamrock. 24 March when it will then be open 6 days a week. The first
exhibition on the Railway will be on display from 24 March.
The coffee morning in January resulted in 5 possible new
Other Events: volunteers for the Centre and hopefully they will learn so much
about West Bay that they did not know. It is amazing how
much information you get from the visitors, many of whom
Thursday 5th.10.45am – 11.45am
have spent family holidays here.
Free Real Coffee Morning
Please join us for free coffee or tea Coast Snap Project Plymouth Coastal Observatory have
and cakes, all are welcome. installed two special cradles on East & West Beaches where
members of the public can place their mobile phones on to
take photos in order to monitor the beaches and assess how
effective the recent flood defence work carried by the
Environment Agency has been. The photos then can either be
emailed or uploaded onto a website. In addition the first high
powered sensor has been placed on the promenade area of
West beach to monitor coastal flooding over the winter.
West Bay WI. Needlecraft will take place on
Wednesday 5th March at 10 am, and then on
Wednesday March 11th a talk will be given by Elizabeth
CLOCKS GO FORWARD Friend entitled ‘My life & Animals’. All details regarding
SUNDAY 29 MARCH 2020 the club can be obtained from Sue Rider on 01308
423813.
When two or three are gathered in my name...
We believe these words of Jesus, when he promises to be with us as we join together in worship, even in very small
number. But how does gathering in bigger numbers grab you?
In the Bridport Team some of us are thinking and praying about how we gather. And in particular how we worship in our
team churches on Sunday evenings. Sometimes we have very similar services happening at the same time across the
team churches. So why don't we gather to worship in one place together? Then perhaps we can experience new styles
of worship, deepen the bonds between us and take seriously who we say we are – the Bridport Team!
After Easter we will be piloting new evening worship – with just one evening service each week in one of our churches.
If it happens in the evening (or an afternoon) it will be a team service. It could be anything from choral evensong, Iona,
or Taizé, to contemporary worship, a service of wholeness and healing or monastic compline.
Are you interested in getting involved with a team choir to support this new initiative?
Maybe you love choral evensong and would enjoy singing with others from time to time. Or perhaps you would like to
help lead the singing at a Taizé or Iona service.
If you are interested in knowing more please contact the Team Rector. Revd Deb Smith
11BOOK REVIEWS - 2020
Batting For the Poor – the authorised biography of the
celebrated cricketer and bishop,
David Sheppard (ISBN 978-0-281-08105-9)
With England’s recent success at cricket in South Africa this
seems an appropriate time to review a book that chronicles
the life of David Sheppard.
He first came to prominence as a cricketer in the 1950’s
while still at Cambridge. A decade later he became a leading
campaigner in the endeavor to sever sporting links with
South Africa, which became a crucial factor in the ending of
apartheid.
In his book about this remarkable man, his biographer
Andrew Bradstock had access to all of Sheppard’s archive
papers and conducted 250 personal interviews during his
research.
He was ordained in 1955 and served his title curacy in St.
Mary’s Islington, a far reach from his background in public ISBN-10: 1785925474
school at Sherborne and at university. ISBN-13: 978-1785925474
Later he worked at the Mayflower Centre in London’s
Canning Tower for nine years before he was consecrated Profound, practical, gentle, adventurous, simple, witty -
Bishop of Woolwich by Archbishop Michael Ramsey on St. this book reflects the journey and personality of a daring,
Luke’s Day, 18th October 1969. The Diocese of Southwark devout disciple. It offers joyful, if never easy, ways to
played a large part in Sheppard’s episcopal formation. Here heal our loneliness and brokenness through being
he learned how to bring the church alongside working together: listening, working, laughing, walking and
people. This was a trait that became the hallmark for the rest making peace.
of his life.
In 1975 David was installed as Bishop of Liverpool, His Tobias Jones, author of A Place of Refuge
ministry here will best be remembered. A year later Derek
Worlock was consecrated as the Roman Catholic Archbishop This beautifully written book draws on a rich fund of
of Liverpool and a friendly and formal working relationship stories of community, ministry, and pilgrimage, and on
began between the two churches in Liverpool that had far centuries of spiritual wisdom from many traditions and
cultures, in describing what it means to accompany
reaching consequences and provided many challenges and
another, and so resist the deepening culture of isolation
chances.
fostered by modern individualism. Once you start reading
Among those were the outbreak of the Toxteth riots in 1981,
you will find it hard to put down, as I did! And you will be
which I remember well, and the subsequent publication of blessed by the sense that in the voice of the author, you
the Church’s ‘Faith in the City ‘ report which inaugurated the feel something of how it is to be accompanied by him.
Church Urban Fund some four years later.
In April 1989 the tragedy at the Hillsborough Stadium Michael Northcott, Emeritus Professor of Ethics,
occurred when 94 Liverpool fans lost their lives. Bishop University of Edinburgh
David Sheppard gave counsel and compassion to many of
those families involved. Jonathan Herbert, the Author, is ordained in the
This book is compulsive reading for anyone who has an Church and currently a member of Hilfield Friary in
interest in what some of our more notable Bishops have Dorset, where he takes a role in leading the
achieved in their ministry. It also provides a valuable insight community, which welcomes people from many
into the complexities of the man, his marriage, his different walks of life to stay. He is also C of E
relationships and his unswerving love of God. chaplain to Gypsies and Travellers in Dorset and
Former Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, said the book Wiltshire. He has lived and worked in many
‘captures the charisma of Bishop David Sheppard, who communities across England, Palestine and Africa.
inspired a generation of young people and his influence lives
Maureen Frost
on today.’
I warmly recommend this book.
Philip Ringer
Hospital Chaplain
BRIDPORT CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
Companionship and Cleaning The group meets on the first Friday of the month at
Bridport Community Hospital at Greenfields (bottom of
Specialising in Senior Citizens hospital car park)
in their own homes - £15.00 per hour
at 10.15 am till 12 noon. All carers welcome.
Further information: Chat and refreshments. Information, books, leaflets are also
Telephone 01308 281366 available. There are speakers on various subjects.
Mobile 07753573590 Ex-carers are also welcome for the help they can give.
For more info. please contact M. Wrighton 01308 427494
or email aejsullock@gmail.com
12DEMENTIA FRIENDS INFORMATION
SESSION
5.30pm 16th March
Learn more about dementia and how it can affect a
person in a free 1 hour, interactive, informal,
information session. Find out how you could make
small changes that make a big difference.
Dementia Friends is an Alzheimer’s Society initiative
and the session will be run by 2 members of the
local Dementia Friendly Bridport steering group.
Anyone of any age can become a Dementia Friend.
Venue: Beacon Church Hall, Priory Lane, Bridport,
DT6 3RW
Just turn up or for more information contact Carole
SIMON SCOTT Emmerson on 07812 350451
Simon Scott Electrical
Approved NICEIC Contractors
01308 424634 - 07976 320564 A SPACE for LIVING SPIRITUALITY
www.simonscottelectrical.co.uk
at The Quaker Meeting House 95, South Street, Bridport,
Unit C, Old Laundry Trading Estate Dorset. DT6 3NZ. 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Bridport DT6 3BD.
Series 9 - “Spiritual Practice - Meditation Practices
from different Faith Traditions ”
‘TOTS @ TEN’ Event 1: Saturday March 14th. 2020. 10.00 - 4.00
Parents and Carers are invited “One River, Many Wells” led by Gary Pulman
to come and meet others with pre-school children for (One Spirit Interfaith Minister)
coffee and tea and lots of fun for the children, Exploring our relationship with the essence through
Holy Trinity Church Bradpole movement, prayer, meditation and chant.
10.00am to 11.30am every Donations £10-£40 per day: bring and share lunch.
Wednesday (term time) Space limited so booking is required Contact Janet Lake
Email: iona.lake@aol.co.uk
St Mary’s, Bridport
Tots Time FOR ALL YOUR HEATING AND PLUMBING NEEDS
A baby and toddler
group MICHAEL SCADDING
PLUMBING and HEATING ENGINEERS
7 St Katherines Drive BRIDPORT
at Church House, South Street
Every Friday (term time) from 9.30 to 11.00 Tel 01308 425356 mark.scadding@btinternet.com
Search for Tots Time Bridport on Facebook HEATING / PLUMBING / BATHROOMS / TILING / KITCHENS
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)
Sponsored by Holy Trinity Church
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
John Moseley Architects
COLMER WI
75 South Street, Bridport DT6 3NZ
The WI Hall, North Street - 7.30pm
New Build-Extensions-Conversions-Alterations
Thursday 12 March - Jill Jenkinson - “Wheels for & Listed Buildings
the World”
01308 424239
Thursday 9 April AGM/Resolution evening Email: johnmoseleyarchitects@hotmail.com
Contact: Sarah Nicks 01308 459855 Maureen Rossbrook 01308 423001 Visit: www.johnmoseleyarchitects.co.uk
13WEST DORSET BRITISH SUGARCRAFT
FLOWER CLUB GUILD
(BRIDPORT)
BRIDPORT BRANCH
9th March
Come along to our meetings to find out more!
Julie Jeans - ‘Sweet Nostalgia’ We meet on the 2nd Tuesday in every month in the Ivy
New members and visitors welcome House Cafe at
We meet at WI Hall, North Street, Bridport at Groves Garden Centre, West Bay Road, Bridport.
2.30pm 7.15pm for 7.30pm - 9.30pm
We have demonstrations and workshops on all aspects of
For further information please Telephone: sugar craft. All levels of experience are welcome.
01308 456339 Please contact Merril on 01297 24708 for more details
BRIDPORT BLIND CLUB If you know someone who needs to learn
to read or to improve
A local social club for the visually impaired. their reading skills. Please ring Vee
We meet twice a month
at the United Church at 2.30pm. 07707259905
We chat to each other, we have a game, or email: vee@readeasy.org.uk
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 Pathways to Care
who is visually impaired, please get in touch. Co-ordinates both Bridport and District Good Neighbours scheme,
We can generally provide transport to meetings. providing help where needed like gardening, shopping, transport, changing
Please contact: a light bulb etc. and Hopeful Hampers, food for those in need. We’d
Tel 01308 898484 welcome more volunteers but are also happy to hear from anyone who
might need our help. Find out more at Good Books or Tel: 420483
Bridport Stroke Club Bridport and District Friendship Centre
(Registered Charity No. 1138968) We meet on the last Friday of each month
At St. Swithun's Church Hall, Allington, Bridport
If you have had a stroke do come and join us between 3.00 - 5.00 pm
on Wednesday mornings. We meet from We have interesting speakers or demonstrations
10am to 12noon in the Community Room at: and a welcome cuppa.
Vernon’s Court, Normandy Way. We also have monthly pub lunches,
and occasional afternoon or all day outings.
Enjoy a chat, cup of coffee Interested? Feeling bored?
and our outings and activities.
We can usually arrange transport. Meet people and make new friends?
Contact Ann on 01308 422162 or
For further information please contact Barbara Powell
on 01308 897389 or email
email: annpownall@hotmail.com
barbarareevespowell@gmail.com
*BRADPOLE BRUNCH* Bridport Hearing Club
We welcome you to a Fresh Expression of Church (NEW venue is Good Books, Gundry Lane)
for all the family We are looking forward to welcoming new members
to join our social group in Bridport.
WHEN: First Sunday of the month:
11.30am -12.30pm FIRST MONDAY of each month
from 2pm to 4pm
WHERE: Village Hall, Higher Street, Bradpole Our new venue is within level walking distance from the
Lively Bible stories - craft - activities - songs town centre. We enjoy various events and speakers on a
puppets - prayer time range of topics. We are a small club and are looking to
Come and enjoy our delicious bacon rolls, cheese grow in numbers. Everyone is welcome and your first meet-
toasties, coffee/tea and fruit. ing is FREE. There is a nominal charge for each meeting of
£1.50 to cover refreshments.
We look forward to seeing you there
(see Bradpole Church column) For more info: 01308 862608
DISTRIBUTORS for the Bridge always needed.
If you can help, please contact the Village Editor for your area (usually found on Pages 9 -11)
14Talks will take
place on
Thursdays at
2.30pm in The
Town Hall, Bridport
19 March
American Glamour: 150 Years of Tiffany
Speaker: Clare Phillips
16 April
The Architecture of Ambition: The first Duke of
Marlborough, Sir John Vanbrugh and the
building of Blenheim Palace. Speaker: James
Legard
BURTON BRADSTOCK DUPLICATE Tel. 01305 848390 for further information
BRIDGE GROUP sandylovelock@btinternet.com
The National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies'
TUESDAYS 1.45 – 4.45 PM
at Burton Bradstock Village Hall
West Dorset Group
New Members Welcome
6th March
Contact Kathy on ‘Secret Life of Moths’
01308 485626 An talk by Paul Butler, Dorset Moth Group,
3rd April
BRIDPORT and DISTRICT ‘From Linnets to Limpets’ talk by Imogen
GARDENING CLUB Davenport, Dorset Wildlife Trust, preceded by
group AGM
We hold friendly meetings on the
CLUB 3rd Thursday of every month at Venue for the talk: Bridport United Church Hall, East
the WI Hall, North Street, Street, Bridport, DT6 3LJ.
Bridport at 7.30 pm
Talks starts at 7:30pm, suggested donation £2, to
16 April - “Dahlias and Chrysanthemums” include refreshments.
Bryan Madders
We have coach trips to lovely gardens and a holiday
Please contact: Peter Gough
Carpet World
01308 459469 Est. 30 years
Carpet , Vinyl, Orient al Rugs and Cont rac t Flooring
for details or go to www.bridportgardeningclub.co.uk
W e em ploy our o wn Expert Fit t ers
New members and visitors always welcome Free Fit t ing Term s wit h Free Es t im at es and Planning
Open to Non-members - £2.00 Only at 52A W est St reet , Bridport (Next t o W ait ros e )
Telephone 01308 427081
15Bereavement Support
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 12.00pm
3rd Friday of each month
You are welcome to come and have a “cuppa” and a chat
Contact Diana Wright on 07810 560 683
We meet every Thursday Abbeyfield Lyme Regis
Westhill, Silver Street, Lyme Regis
9am—12 noon
at Vernons Court
Independent living
Community Room, South St in a friendly community.
We have 10 en-suite studio apartments which offer
Wheelchair access and facilities, tea and coffee etc. our residents a choice of their own furniture, décor
Just call in for a chat or advice etc. There is a residents’ lounge and lunch and
evening meals are provided in the dining room.
in a friendly atmosphere Come along and visit us for coffee.
ALL WELCOME
For further information please telephone Contact Christine Holden on (01297) 443783
01308 423620, 421213 or 427819 or Email: abbeyfieldlymeregis@hotmail.co.uk
Bridport Probus is a luncheon club for BRIDPORT BRIDGE CLUB
retired and semi-retired professional and We are a friendly club that meets at 6.50pm every
business men with the object of promoting Wednesday and Thursday to play a good
good fellowship. We meets at the Eype’s
Mouth Hotel on the third Wednesday of the standard of duplicate bridge from 7 pm – 10 pm
month for drinks at12 noon, followed by lunch The club also meets on the first 2 Fridays each
and a speaker. month for relaxed bridge from 2pm - 5pm at
Required dress code is jacket and tie.
Prospective members are invited to attend a lunch as the paying
St. Swithun's Vestry Hall, North Allington,
guest of a member to enable them to experience the club’s Bridport.
principle activity before making the commitment to join. It has a
ladies’ section, mainly the wives of members, which meets at the
We have parking, disabled access, lessons and
same time and place but has a separate lunch and different refreshments, and can provide partners
speakers. Anyone interested or requiring further information should
contact the club secretary as follows: Contact: Roy Tarsnane on
Graham Pitts Telephone: 01297 561569 01308 425298
Just Cats
Let Busypets look after your cat
whilst you are away. Pet visits to fit
around your routine - please telephone:
01308 420050 or 07816 166367
...other small pets considered too!
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Tuition for KS2 maths and English, 11+ or GCSE
maths.
Visit amandahaylocktuition.com or ‘phone
01308 425708 for further details.
LADY DECORATOR
Clean and tidy worker
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
25 years experience Hedge, grass and tree cutting
No job too small
Garden Clearance
01308 424940 or 078807 07806 Call Andy: 01308 423330 or 07969695929
MILLSIDE FRAMING
Picture Framing Service
Competitive Pricing – Quick and Efficient
Tel No: 07941 935138
Mangerton Mill, Mangerton Lane, Bridport DT6 3SG
If your back goes out more than you do …
...call us for help with aches and pains.
LIZA ADAMS and ASSOCIATES
Twist and Shout
Osteopathic Health Centre
32 South Street, Bridport DT6 3NQ, 01308 459996
Also acupuncture, TCM, counselling, chiropody
18Virginia Bowley RGN RSCN MBACP HANDYMAN
(Accred) Cert.CBT Counsellor RELIABLE AND EXPERIENCED
Experienced therapist available to help with a wide range of issues. For jobs in the house and garden
Working with individuals, couples, children and families Driving also available. Contact Graeme Innes
and also as a supervisor for counselling students.
vbowley@hotmail.co.uk 01308 422208 07950 560954 or 01308 426592
HELP IN YOUR HOME
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
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
We Care For You by Caring About You
Daley Home Care, backed by years of the
HANDY MAN
very highest quality experience, is ready to Painting, Decorating
look after you. Fencing, Decking, or
Whatever your needs, our superbly trained any other odd jobs BIG or small
carers will ensure the dignity and respect you Just call JON on 07341 554 340
deserve as we assist you to remain independent in your own
home. From a simple check call to full palliative care we
provide the very 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
01308 898345 email: daleyhomecare@btconnect.com
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