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If anyone would like to join or donate, please contact Carole: caroletjpotter@btinternet.com or Sherborne Sports Centre for details. Early last month Batcombe said a sad farewell to two of its longest residents Mike and Jean Lilly, who lived in New Inn, Bakers Moor Lane. They came here 42 years ago in 1977 alternating with their main home in London where they were both teachers and their family were growing up. Regardless, they luxuriated in their frequent and quiet idylls here and very quickly became enthusiastic View of the Blackmore Vale from Telegraph Hill supporters of all that is good in Batcombe. Mike's characteristic Merseyside humour, unexpected perhaps from a tall Chemistry academic will be much missed, as will both their intense interest in the care of the village. Our loss is their family's gain as they are devoted parents and grandparents. We wish them the very best for the future and we hope to see them fter years of challenges since his return now and again. brain injury Max Brimble did his first Meanwhile we welcome the new Triathlon with the Sherborne owners of New Inn, Rahim and Sarah Sports Centre’s support. Carole Potter, Jadavji and their two boys Shakeel and Max’s super proud Mum would like to let Faysal, and hope they will experience you know that on 3rd November the gym something of the character and are organising a fun run in aid of Headway, peacefulness enjoyed by Mike and Jean. the brain injury charity. On Saturday 21st September at 10 am everyone is welcome to decorate the church with flowers, vegetables, fruit & Thought from the Rise of the Wriggle home produce for our HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE, which will be at 11 am . on Sunday 22nd September. There will be LUNCH at 12.30 pm on a
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