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Mayor holds civic service
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| the Mayor and Mayoress of Chickerell with their fellow dignitaries |
THE sun was shining for the Mayor and Mayoress of Chickerell, Councillor John Dean and Mrs Gillian Dean's, Civic Service on the afternoon of Sunday, April 13 in St Mary's Church in North Square, Chickerell.
The service was conducted by the Reverend Richard Press and visitors commented that "it was a beautiful service with a very moving anthem sang by St Mary's Church choir".
The mayor and mayoress's son, Alistair Dean, played the organ.
Dignitaries from all over the Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire areas were invited to attend including mayors, council chairmen and the High Sherriff of Dorset.
After the service they were all invited back to the Willowbed Hall for afternoon tea and cakes made and served by Mrs Yvonne Eaton and her team of volunteers from the Chickerell luncheon club.
The High Sherriff of Dorset, Mr Raymond, made a speech and thanked the mayor for a very enjoyable afternoon.
He commented on what a lovely place Chickerell was, how pretty St Mary's Church was and how he would definitely make the effort to come back and explore the area and the church.
The mayor thanked everyone for making the effort to travel and attend the service.
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| The Mayor and Mayoress of Chickerell outside St Mary's Church |
THE Chickerell football club will receive their trophies and medals for winning the senior league and the reserve league this Saturday, April 19.
They have been unbeaten this season.
Kick off is at 3pm with half time refreshments and the trophies and medals being presented at full time. Well done to them!
LIFT, Ladies in fellowship together, are holding their next group meeting on Wednesday, April 23 at 2.30pm.
It will take place in Chickerell Methodist Church and the speaker this month is to be Molly Shereston.
All ladies are welcome to attend these meetings which usually end with a cup of tea and a chat with friends.
ALSO happening at Chickerell Methodist Church is their coffee morning on Saturday, April 26. It will start at 10am and finish at 12.
There will be the usual cakes, bric-a-brac stall and raffle. Old and new friends welcome.
THE Chickerell PACT group, Partners and Communities Together, will be holding their next meeting on Wednesday, April 30 at the Chickerell School.
It will be starting at 7pm and the panel which consists of representatives from the police, fire service, town council, Budmouth School, Magna housing and social services will concentrate on informing the public about what work has been done to try and resolve the issues raised at the last meeting.
The three issues were speeding, particularly along Glennie Way, parking opposite junctions and on bends and as a result concerns over raod safety and access for vehicles in the village and litter around and on the routes to and from Budmouth School.
They are still looking for new members, especially young members.
If you would like any information or would like to join the panel please contact Robbie on 770865.
10:20am Thursday 17th April 2008
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