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New Minister for Verwood URC
L-R, Reverends Clare Downing, James Whately, Dave Harkison and Margaret Evans
The Reverend James Whately has been inducted to the Wessex Synod and the shared ministry at Parkstone, Verwood and St Martin’s West Moors, United Reformed Churches. The service at Verwood United Reformed Church was led by Rev Clare Downing,
moderator Wessex Synod. The presentation was made by the interim moderator Rev Margaret Evans, and the address was given by Rev Dave Harkison. The statement of faith and order of the United Reformed Church was given by Dr Richard Hall.
Rev James Whately was welcomed by a number of dignitaries, including Spencer Flower, leader of Dorset Council and the mayors of Verwood and Poole, together with a numbers of officers and elders from the three churches.
Choice of activities If you’re looking for an activity in Verwood, why not pop along to Verwood Bowls Club. There is a progressive whist drive every Monday at 2pm, £3 entry with cash prizes; short mat bowls on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm and the occasional social evening event such as a quiz, dominoes and a beetle drive. For an application form, contact Norman Pearce on 01202 823162 or email npearce@ verwoodbowlingclub.co.uk
Busy autumn programme for TG Verwood Afternoon TG has a busy autumn programme of meetings and activities. The Entertainers group will be performing another popular Murder Mystery evening in October, followed by the annual Soup & Pud lunch. The guild’s Christmas Lunch will be held at the Remedy Oak Golf Club at the end of November. At a recent meeting, Alan Saunders gave a talk on his time as a Yeoman of the Guard, which has been in existence since 1485. For Guild info ring 01425 475785.
Form new friendships If you are aged 60 an over and would like to make new friends, why not join Verwood Community Group? They meet from 2-4pm on the last Thursday of the month at the Heritage Centre. Activities include games, films, keep fit and outings. And it is just £1.50 per session.
Secretarial volunteer needed The committee for the Verwood Memorial Hall is looking for a new volunteer to take on the role of secretary. Responsibilities include correspondence and minutes with skills needed being administration, office procedures, computer systems and emails. Training is available. Contact Ann Abernethie on 01202 827455 or email ann@annabernethie.plus.com.
Help for dementia sufferers Carers and those living with memory loss are invited to a drop in afternoon held at the Verwood library on the second Tuesday of every month from 2-3.30pm. It is organised by The Verwood & 3LX Dementia Friendly Community Association.
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