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Tribute to a kind, courteous man
THE life of the community is always diminished by the loss of one of its longstanding and most respected members, so sympathies of all the village go to Mrs Ferris and family on the recent death of her husband Geoffrey.
They have been an essential part of village life for over half a century and although in the course of time their sons have grown up and moved elsewhere there are many of us who remember them as friends of our own children.
Many of us will cherish the courteous way in which Geoffrey greeted us whenever we met either in the village shop or in the mobile library van, for he was a great reader.
On a personal note I will forever remember his kind help with daily lifts to Dorchester during that intensely worrying time when my late husband Steve spent many weeks in the old county hospital after a life-threatening farm accident. He did not like horses before then and liked them even less afterwards, but he never forgot Geoffrey who helped so much at that time of need.
That was so typical of Geoffrey, to give practical help in such a quiet way and hopefully his family will be comforted by the knowledge that he has left such happy memories behind him, for to pass the time of day with him made life so much brighter.
The funeral service will have been a private occasion for the family but the local community and many from further afield will no doubt fill St Martin's Church to capacity on the occasion of his Memorial Service at 2pm on Friday, May 2.
THE Mileater walking group are enjoying their weekly sessions of the River Frome walk under the expert leadership of Bruce and Maggie Robertson.
Having started at Evershot they are now around the Lewell Mill area so quite a long way from the finish at Wareham.
A COFFEE morning in aid of village hall funds will be held on Saturday, May 2 at 11am.
There will be a tabletop Sale at a cost of £5 per table. To book call Ann on 889248.
There will also be an opportunity of meeting PCSO Sarah at this event. You can also meet up with Sarah at the Stevens Farm Shop on Wednesday, May 7 2.15 - 3.30pm.
THE Winterbourne Valley School PTFA would like to thank all who attended their recent fashion show.
This raised the sum of £240.78p for their funds.
THE Valley Club will be visiting Longford Castle on May 15 for an afternoon tour leaving the village at 12.30pm.
To book a place contact Maureen Battcock on 889194. Cost is £13 members, £15 non-members.
MARTINSTOWN WI's summer outing will comprise an hour-and-a-half round trip on the River Exe from Exmouth followed by free time in Exeter.
Leaves Martinstown at 9am and returns by 5.30pm. Cost £12.50 to include tip to the coach driver. Non-members welcome. To book contact 889459.
ONE VERY advanced notice, the Blanchard Trust Garden Party will take place on Sunday, June 29.
Yes, we do all remember the outcome of St Swithin's Day so fingers crossed!
11:51am Monday 28th April 2008
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