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Neighbourhood Watch
WPRA is pleased to be able to link up with Neighbourhood Watch, such a valuable help in the community.
To see their latest newsletter . .click here
The Cameo Club
(Come And Meet Each Other)
The Cameo Club is a small but very friendly club, open to anyone. It meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month from 2 - 2.30pm in the Ferndown United Church Hall. A varied programme has been arranged for the coming year with speakers on all sorts of interesting and helpful topics. Everyone will be made most welcome. There is a small charge of £1 which includes a cup of tea and light refreshments.
2011 Programme
May 17th
"Turn on the Tap Project" in Uganda
A talk by Peter & Eileen Ivermee
Jun 21st
Highlights of Visits to Ukraine
An illustrated talk by Rev David & Valerie Reddaway
Jul 7th
A visit to Cherry Tree Nursery
N.B. THURSDAY Meeting from 10 am – 12:30 pm
Aug 10th
Garden Party in Church Garden
N.B. WEDNESDAY from 2:30 pm – 4 pm
Sept 20th
A Special Royal Visit to the Queen
A light-hearted talk by Les Summers
Oct 18th
Beatrix Potter
An illustrated talk by Kathy Butler
Nov 15th
Julia's House
An illustrated talk by Diane Pestell followed by a short DVD film
Dec 20th Christmas Celebrations
Please contact Rosemary Dark
Tel: 01202 570723
Email: dark.parley@btinternet.com
West Parley Townswomen's Guild
West Parley Townswomen's Guild is part of the National Organisation of Townswomen's Guilds which was formed in 1929 when women were looking for interests additional to their homes. www.townswomen.org.uk It is an organisation for women of all ages and nationalities wishing to meet together on a regular basis for educational, recreational and social activities aimed at educating women in the principles of good citizenship. Townswomen's Guilds are non party political and non sectarian.
The Guild at West Parley was formed in 2000 and at present has 44 members of all ages, interests and abilities. Our meetings are always lively with interesting speakers or demonstrators.
The main monthly meeting is held on the first Wednesday of the month from 10.00 till noon at West Parley Memorial Hall. The business part of the meeting is followed by coffee and then the main item. We also hold regular monthly group meetings for Skittles, Friendship Group, Gardening, Drama and Luncheon Club as well as outings and social events.
We are members of the Dorset Federation of Townswomen's Guilds and as such take part in their many events.
Our ladies are all pleasant and friendly and welcome visitors and new members. So, why not give us a try and be sure of a warm welcome and pleasant morning.
All enquiries to Valerie Barker 01202 574627 or e-mail: enquiries@voltare.com
West Parley Women's Institute
West Parley Women`s Institute meets on the second Thursday of each month at West Parley Memorial Hall, 2-4pm and this year we celebrated our 83rd birthday. Most months we have a speaker. Their subjects are very diverse, sometimes entertaining, always informative and usually amusing. We try to make the monthly competition appropriate to the subject. For example, the July talk about the Associated Countrywomen of the World, with whom we are associated, was a piece of foreign craftwork.
3 or4 individual Institutes usually form a Group (We belong to Heathlands Group) and with the Autumn and Spring Meetings with these other Institutes we enlarge our circle of friends and exchange ideas..We are all under the auspices of Dorset H.Q, and again there are Spring and Autumn Council Meetings. Any member can put forward a Resolution via County to the National Federation. www.thewi.org.uk After country-wide discussion, this may even be used to lobby Parliament.
Not just "Jam and Jerusalem", locally we have many interests, e. g. various craft groups etc. County H.Q. also organise other days of special interest. Then of course we have many social events too. Outings , coffee mornings and a very special Group pre-Christmas Fair.
Visitors are welcome to our meetings so come and meet us on the second Thursday of the month.
President Meryl Stansbury (01202) 872188 Secretary Joan Dampney (01202) 591898
Mothers' Union
The Mothers' Union meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 2.30pm in St. Mark's Church Hall. New members are extremely welcome.
For more information about the Mothers' Union: www.themothersunion.org
2011 Programme
Jan 12th
Annual General Meeting
Rev. Charles Booth's talk
Feb 8th
History of West Parley and All Saints Church
Mavis Brookes
Mar 8th
Visit to St Nicholas Church, Moreton
Apr 12th
M.U. Holiday in Exmouth
Sue Gallagher
May 10th
Jun 14th
Dorset POPP Wayfinders
Age Concern, Shirley Cowan
Jul 12th
Garden Party at Jenny Paget's
Aug 9th M.U. Outing or Cream Tea
Sep 13th
M.U. Film: "Working with children with special needs"
M.U. Archdeaconry Chairman for Dorset, Iris Parker
Oct 11th
Angels and Hymn singing
Anthony Gatward
Nov 8th M.U film or discussion
Dec 13th Christmas Lunch
Please contact Mrs J. Waugh - Secretary
Tel: 01202 572405
9 Elm Tree Walk
West Parley
West Parley PACT - Partners and Communities Together
Who are we?
We are part of a national scheme set up to engage local communities and find out what issues are important to the residents and then tackle the problems raised. The West Parley PACT had its inaugural meeting on May 19. Representatives of WP Parish Council, WP Residents Association, Parley First School, your Safer Neighbourhood Police Team, Dorset Fire & Rescue, Neighbourhood Watch and Memorial Hall Committee are on the PACT Panel. To see the agendas and minutes of our meetings please click here.
To see the PACT local website please click here
Our current priorities are:
- Speeding and the perception of speed throughout the West Parley area.
- Parking outside the shops at Parley Cross for extended periods of time during week days, parking issues on Glenmoor Road during school drop off and pick up times.
- The fear and perception of crime throughout the West Parley area.
Further information will appear on the Community noticeboard.
How to contact us:
PCSO Alan Downing can be contacted on 07825 521752 or at alan.downing@dorset.pnn.police.uk
The Clerk to WP Parish council or Chairman of West Parley Residents Association can deal with your enquiries.
Contact List
Clerk, WP Parish Council
Sue Starmer
Email:
westparley@dorsetparishes.gov.uk
Tel: 01202 579035
WP Memorial Hall Chair
Shaun Webb
Email:
webbsb@talktalk.net
Tel: 01202 873777
Parley First School
Jenni French and Maryanne Pike
Email:
j.french@parley.dorset.sch.uk
Tel: 01202 874400
WP Residents Association
Dick Heaslip
Email:
rgheaslip@hotmail.com
Tel: 01202 594982
Chairperson
Barbara Manuel
Email:
cllr.bmanuel@eastdorset.gov.uk
Ferndown and WP N'hood Watch
Douglas Lock
Email:
lock74@googlemail.com
PCSO
Alan Downing
Email:
alan.downing@dorset.pnn.police.uk
Tel: 07825 521752
Dorset Fire & Rescue
Graham Kewley
Email:
sm21@dorsetfire.gov.uk
Tel: 01202 870745
Secretary
Jon Ladd
Email:
jel@ccconline.entadsl.com
Tel: 01202 871591
EDDC Community Safety Officer
Martha Perry
Email:
mperry@eastdorsetdc.gov.uk
Churches
Church of England
All Saints Church
Church Lane
St Marks Church
250 New Rd
West Parley is one parish with two places of worship; All Saints, the 12th C parish church, and St. Mark's, a 20th C building recently refurbished to a high standard. We are very fond of both of our churches and consider it a real blessing to have the contrast of ancient and modern. But whether at All Saints or St. Mark's our purpose is to worship God who is made known in Jesus Christ. We do so conscious of our limitations and failings and yet rejoicing in the grace that is both forgiving and renewing.
A parish of the Church of England we are proud of our Anglican inheritance in both word and music. It is a rich and evolving tradition, and one which we celebrate in our worship. But we do not want to keep it all to ourselves. We would be delighted to share it with you. If you come along be assufirebrick of a warm welcome.
Revd. Charles Booth, The Rectory, 250 New Road, West Parley, BH22 8EW. Tel: 873561
Churchwardens - Mr. Derek Hyatt, Tel; 874522 and Mr. Chris Watson, Tel 577100
Services, times and places
1st Sunday of the Month
8.00am Holy Communion - All Saints
9.45am All-Age Eucharist - St Mark's
3.00pm Evening Prayer - Turbary Church (Heatherlands)
2nd Sunday of the Month
8.00am Holy Communion - St Mark's
9.45am Parish Eucharist & Stepping Stones - St. Mark's
6.00pm Evensong - All Saints (3pm in winter)
3rd Sunday of the Month
8.00am Holy Communion - All Saints
9.45am Parish Eucharist & Stepping Stones - St Mark's
3.00pm Evening Prayer - Turbary Church (Heatherlands)
4th & 5th Sunday of the Month
8.00am Holy Communion - St Mark's
9.45am Parish Eucharist & Stepping Stones - St Mark's
6.00pm Evensong - All Saints (3pm in winter)
Wednesdays 10.00am Holy Communion - St Mark's
Other services include
Ash Wednesday - Holy Communion with Ashing - St. Mark's
All Souls' - Commemoration of the Faithfull Departed - St. Mark's
Advent - Carols and Readings by Candlelight - St. Mark's
Christmas Eve - 4pm Crib Service - St. Mark's
- 11.30pm Midnight Mass - St. Mark's
Christmas Morning 9.00am Eucharist & Carols- All Saints
Stepping Stones (Sunday School: ages 4 -11) meet at St. Mark's at 9.45 except on the first Sunday of the Month (All-Age Worship).
Refreshments are always served after services on Sunday (9.45am) and Wednesday (10.00am).
Church Organisations and Activities
Baby & Toddler Group 10.00 - 11.30am St. Mark's Church Hall Tuesday during school terms - Mrs. Liz Booth 873561
Stepping Stones - Mrs. Karen Hancock 512339
Mothers Union - 2.30- 4.30pm St. Mark's Church Hall, 2nd Tuesday of the Month Mrs. Joan Waugh, Secretary 572405; E-mail: Joan.Waugh@Karakia.net
BookMarks (Reading Group) - 7.30pm - 3rd Wednesday of the Month, St. Mark's Lounge Mrs. Mavis Brookes 871822
BrushMarks (Painting Group) 2.30pm - 2nd & 4th Mondays of the Month Mrs. Dorothy Lambert 840998
Parish Magazine - Editor: Mrs. Jane Norris 873176
Flower Arranging - Administrator: Mrs. Hiliary Cox 871221
Choir - Mr. Ralph Hebditch
Carpet Bowls 7.00 - 9.00pm Tuesdays, September to May. Mrs. Gillian Bayliss 871151
Lent Groups meet on Wednesday afternoons and Thursday evenings for the five weeks prior to Easter.
Baptisms (Christenings) at All Saints & St. Mark's
We are always delighted to receive inquiries from parents who wish their children to be baptised, and also from adults who were not baptised as children. Baptisms take place at St. Mark's on the first Sunday of the month (9.45am) or on another designated Sunday at All Saints at 12 noon.
Confirmation
Preparation for confirmation in a relaxed and convivial setting is by arrangement. If you have lost your Baptism Certificate, then confirmation can still be undertaken subject to conditional baptism beforehand.
Marriages at All Saints & St. Mark's
If you are planning to get married and live in the parish or have connections with the church in this parish then please get in touch. A church wedding need not be very expensive and marrying in the context of Christian community and worship can be very joyful and rewarding.
Home Visiting
The Rector and Lay Pastoral Assistants are always willing to visit people in their homes whether for a chat, or for prayer ministry, or Communion.
Inquiries about any of the above can be made to the Rector, Revd. Charles Booth (873561)
Roman Catholic
St. Anthony's Church
8 Pinehurst Road
West Parley
Ferndown BH22 0AP
Tel: 01202 874811
