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.

2010 Programme

Jan 19th   A Wonderful Trip Down Under
Geoff and Rosemary Dark

Feb 16th   The Life of a Minister's Wife
A light hearted talk by Beryl Thomas

Mar 16th   Keeping the Community Safe
A talk on Neighbourhood Watch by Bob Earnshaw

Apr 20th   Local Development and Protecting the Green Belt
Rear Admiral Richard Heaslip CB

May 18th   John & Charles Wesley
Kathy Butler

Jun 15th   "Who would be an Evacuee?"
Les Summers

Jul 20th   Summer Outing

Sep 21st   Exploring the Dorset Coast
An illustrated talk by John Combes

Oct 19th   Ethiopia
A talk by Sandra Tebbutt

Nov 16th   "Flying for Life"
An illustrated talk by Andrew Skinner

Dec 21st   Christmas Celebration

Please contact Rosemary Dark
Tel: 01202 570723
Email: dark.parley@btinternet.com

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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. 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 38 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 Craft, Social Studies, Gardening, Drama and Luncheon Club as well as outings and social events.

At 10.00a.m. on November 20th 2009, for the first time, we are holding a Christmas Bazaar in the Studio at the Barrington Centre which members have all contributed to.

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 Secretary: Valerie Barker 01202 574627 or e-mail: enquiries@voltare.com

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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

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Churches

Church of England

All Saints ChurchSt Marks Church
Church Lane250 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 assured 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

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Parley Sports Club

Address

275 Christchurch Road
(Stocks Lane)
West Parley
Ferndown
Dorset BH22 8TS

Tel: 01202 573345

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