Dorchester Parish Magazine

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In this month's edition of the Parish Magazine....

Support our local shops The dwindling number of locally-owned shops and businesses in Dorchester is lamented in this month's edition.  Locally-owned shops display posters and sell tickets for community and charity events, and advertise in local parish magazines.  National branded chains do not allow their managers to do this.  The moral, according to editor Mike Morgan, is to support these local businesses before it is too late.

A Spiritual thirst There is a growing interest in religion reflecting an increasing spiritual thirst in this country, according to Revd Philip Lambert. In his farewell letter in the Dorchester Parish Magazine, he says that the challenge for the church is to be open to this need and fulfil the ancient calling of the Church of England to care for all whether or not they share our faith. Philip leaves in August to take up a new post at Truro Cathedral.
[see page 11. Philip Lambert 268434]

Service of Remembrance St George's Church, Dorchester is holding a service of remembrance for families who have lost a baby or young child. It will be at 3.00pm on Sunday 16 July. Those interested in attending should contact Revd Richard Betts (262394) for further details.

Art Show success The Art Exhibition held at St Peter's Church as part of the John White 400 celebrations attracted over 300 people and raised £1,220 for local charities. Organiser John Herring said, 'This was a great result considering the town was quiet at the time with people enjoying the sun on the beach or watching the football. The artists are very pleased and are asking when we are going to have another one'. The show included 200 paintings and a demonstration by renowned water-colour painter Bill Toop. [More details from Mike Morgan]

The Parish Magazine is available from the town's Anglican churches, or from the Tourist Information Office or WH Smith. 

For further details contact Mike or Felicity Morgan on 01305 268307 or 01202 595174 (voice mail) mmorgan@vespasian.freeserve.co.uk