19 April 2019 - Unveiling of replacement bench at next coffee morning
Dear all,
We all know - and appreciate - the outstanding view from the beacon over Weymouth Bay and Portland, and for years the bench under the beacon provided a welcome place to sit and enjoy that view. Sadly over time this fell into disrepair, but now a new one has been provided, thanks to a Watermark Award.
The Wessex Watermark Awards provide funds for environmental projects within the Wessex Water area. Organised by The Conservation Foundation who judge all the projects, the scheme is now in its 25th year and has supported nearly one thousand environmental initiatives. The beacon replacement bench has now become one of these initiatives. Jez tells me that the replacement is extremely durable and environmentally friendly as it is made from recycled plastic milk bottles (only those of my vintage can remember milk in reusable glass bottles).
Paul Delves, Southern Projects Manager for Wessex Water, will formally present the award at the Summer Coffee Morning on Friday, 3 May at 11am. It is hoped that the bench will also be in attendance, and appropriately the profits from the coffee morning will go to Water Aid.
Do make every effort to attend to show our gratitude for this marvellous gift and to swell the proceeds for the Water Aid charity.
Regards
Chris