EVENTS
Wimborne Minster Town Council
Town Mayor’s Annual Civic Thanksgiving Service – Sunday 28th April 2024
Wimborne Minster is set to open its doors on Sunday, April 28th, 2024, for a special annual event arranged by the Town Council in collaboration with Wimborne Minster. Each year the Town Mayor hosts a thanksgiving service in Wimborne Minster, a cherished tradition eagerly anticipated by the community. All are invited to attend, though admittance will be subject to the Minster's capacity.
Councillor Diann March, serving as Town Mayor, expressed, "We anticipate the arrival of esteemed civic representatives from across Dorset and neighbouring parishes to Wimborne Minster. The occasion will feature the presentation of colours and standards by various local organizations at the service's commencement, followed by a procession into the Minster. Participants will include the Town Mayor's Serjeant and Crier, the Wimborne Militia, civic dignitaries, and local town councillors. This event serves as a platform to acknowledge and express gratitude to the myriad of community groups, organizations, and volunteers that have contributed to our town's growth and well-being."
A short parade will commence at between 2:30 and 2:45 pm, from Church House and around the Minster Green. An official photograph capturing the momentous occasion will be taken upon arrival to commemorate the day.
The service itself, conducted by the Rector, The Reverend Canon Andrew Rowland, Rector of Wimborne Minster Benefice Rural Dean of Wimborne, will commence at 3:00 pm, with musical accompaniment by the Minster Choir. The Town Mayor's Serjeant and Crier, supported by the Wimborne Militia, will be present, fulfilling their role as guardians of order and tradition.
Guests are encouraged to be seated by 2:50 pm, as the service is expected to last approximately 45 minutes. Following the service, refreshments will be served at Church House, followed by a musketry demonstration by the Militia on the Minster Green.
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Cycling with the Kids
Im hoping to offer weekend sessions to parents and grandparents in North Dorset who would like the skills to give them confidence to cycle children to school. It is a life skill gift to a child and enables development at an early age.
For this purpose, Ive applied for Govt funding from this summer's BIG BIKE REVIVAL scheme which over winter enabled me to put on rides for folk to keep warm and active physically and mentally.
The weekend sessions are scheduled late April, early May and late Aug, to coincide with the start of summer and autumn terms. They will comprise two hours training at a local school on a Sat with a parent/child ride on the Sun. One adult per child per ride.
This is all FREE OF CHARGE but a small deposit will be asked and refunded on attendance.
For information or to book your place please contact me
Dilys Gartside - Cycling Instructor 1st4sport Level2 NSIQ
Bikeability Training Provider
01258 860157
0775 1044365
Cyclewisesouthampton@gmail.com
CyclewiseDorset.co.uk
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