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The West Dorset Magazine, July 15, 2022
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Keep up the good work on magazine
I was amused by your cover cartoon the other week depicting our Prime Minister being spit-roasted. At the time I must admit I thought it was daring but not being a snowflake accepted it as a bit of political symbolism. It was therefore no surprise to see Jane Pickles’ letter. This sort of cartoon fills our press on a daily basis. I assume she shuns all national papers too. Congratulations on a great little magazine. Dave Edwards Bridport
As a Fleet Street veteran in semi-retirement, I must commend your excellent magazine. It is rare indeed to find a local publication with such robust editorial values and a willingness to report without undue inhibition. Your information service is of course vital but I particularly enjoy your quirky but spirited columns and features. The piece on the Black Death (Edition 11) was superb, and superbly presented. Naturally, you will offend some, such as Jane Pickles (Letters), but I urge you not to be cowed into settling for yet another insipid magazine that seeks to upset no one. Nick Pitt Bridport Jane Pickles’ letter in which she described how announcements of further issues of your magazine have been banned from the Bridport Banter Facebook group was disappointing:
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‘cancelling’ due to political disagreements is not something we like to see. Please continue the 2 page features from local politicians – and poke fun as you see fit. Brian Kelly We want to say a huge thank you for writing such a wonderful article and super-size show promotion in the latest West Dorset Magazine. We had so many people attending the show and when we asked how they knew about the show, so many said because of the West Dorset Magazine article and the event advertisement for such a worthwhile cause. Thank you again for all
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your help. You were instrumental in us making a success of the exhibition and the raffle a success. The Schoolroom Quilters Eype Whilst having lunch in the Dorchester Shire Hall, I was delighted to pick up a copy of your magazine. However, I was dismayed to read the article on page 55 by Claudia Sorin. The Tolpuddle Martyrs were not convicted of trade union membership; rather the swearing of a secret oath, which was considered mutiny against the Crown. Kind regards, Paul Martin Both Sudan and South Sudan are suffering
appalling conflict and food shortages, according to Robert Hayward of Christian Aid who spoke to the Beaminster Sudans group on June 24th. In Sudan hundreds had died in Darfur and in demonstrations in Khartoum following the coup last October and breakdown of the transitional government. In the south peace deals were signed but intercommunal violence and flooding had left two million displaced on top of the refugees already in neighbouring countries. Robert, who is a regular visitor to both Sudans, also gave a PowerPoint presentation. He reported on progress in the Episcopal Church of Sudan with projects supported by Salisbury Diocese and Sherborne Girls School. In South Sudan Salisbury Diocese and Holy Trinity Cathedral Gibraltar had supported education and a new science laboratory at the Juba Diocesan Model Secondary School. About £75 was raised for the Salisbury Medical Link, a diocesan programme which helps both countries. For any further donations cheques are payable to ‘Salisbury DBF’ and sent to the Sudan Link Treasurer, Church House, Crane Street, Salisbury, SP1 2QB, marked ‘For Sudans Medical Link’. John Montagu Mapperton
