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Be encouraged by gift of encouragement

In my last column, I had a whinge about whingers – and acknowledged the contradiction in that. So it seems only right to ask today if there is an antidote to our current preoccupation with whingeing about, well, everything. I think there is, and I find it in what we know of the Apostle Barnabas – one of the second wave of apostles, and great supporter of St Paul. We know from the Acts of the Apostles that he was born on Cyprus, and died there. His parents had named him Joseph. But Barnabas was the name the other apostles gave him, and in Acts [4.36] we learn that it means “son of encouragement”. How lovely that they gave him that name because “encouraging” was what he did, and did often. So it is good to be reminded today that encouragement is one of the most precious things we can give to one another. When the coronavirus reached the UK, I was hugely encouraged by the fact that our politicians, of all parties, seemed to be pulling together. Now they have dissolved back into their old habits of carping and criticising. The best – perhaps the only –antidote to that is a loving word, an affirming word, a word of encouragement. It costs nothing. It is an act of love. Yet how seldom we encourage one another as we should. You see, when Jesus told his disciples to love one another, he did not mean that they should love in a vague, generalised sort of way. He meant that they should use their imaginations actively to love and care for one another. Christian love must be expressed in thoroughly practical, concrete, tangible terms, or else it is not love at all. It must be expressed in real and positive ways, in and through things we can touch and see and smell and taste and hear. I am writing this on the first rainy day we have had for weeks – which for farmers and gardeners is itself a great encouragement. My wife, who volunteers regularly at the Vale Pantry and the Community Chest Boutique in Sturminster Newton, tells me of the great generosity of those who donate food and comestibles to the former, and clothing, shoes and jewellery to the latter. And I hear of small acts of kindness and encouragement nearly every day, not least from our many good friends in Sherborne who keep in touch (it’s amazing to think I have now been retired for over a year!). A long time ago the English poet and painter William Blake – immortalised in the hymn known today as Jerusalem –wrote that “He who would do good to another must do it in Minute Particulars: General Good is the plea of the scoundrel, hypocrite and flatterer.” Exactly. So why not aim to be a “Barnabas” to those around you – and give them the gift of encouragement in these difficult times?

IKEA Poäng chair black leather VGC, £40. Belfast sink £35. 01935 812233. Quantity of jam, honey and chutney jars available. 01747 823410. 2x record sash cramps 72" excellent condition £55 the pair phone 01722 711456. Gramophone records, 33s, 45s and 78s x 150. £25. 01935 423088.. Yamaha Portatone electronic keyboard with stand. Full working condition. £50. Tel. 01747 823168. Milenco towing mirrors £30 awning mat 2.3x2.5m box screw pegs £10 vango clothes drier £20 01747 821538.. Pale green 3 piece suite. 3 seater settee. 2 arm chairs. Very good condition. £50. 07731 580011. Fridgemaster counter top freezer. VGC. £30. Russell Hobbs 3tier food steamer. Unused, boxed £10. Pirate boots, men’s 10/11 boxed black £10. 01258 473715. Rhinos fan heater, unused, 34 boxed £5 01258 473715. Pair of 2 piece wood corner cabinets, c/w glass shelves. Painted light grey. VGC. £50. 01963 202931. Yamaha PSR6000 keyboard, c/w manual. Home use only, immaculate condition. Collector’s item. £99. 01963 202931. Panasonic Viera 42” Plasma TV TH42PX60B Built in stand 2 glass shelves Freeview. Excellent condition. Good working order £70 01935 851076. Bosch Aquatak1500 pressure washer trigger gun. Serial no. FO16 FO3 211 Brand new. Sealed packaging £65. Bosch Aquatak 1500 pressure washer jet nozzle +cable holder. FO16 FO3 211 Brand new sealed packaging £35. Srixon Men’s all weather golf glove (left hand) M/L White. New. £10. 01935 851076. Royal Doulton Shire Horse £25. Various China Shires from £10. 01202 696603. Playmobil sets includes pirates boat & raft, pirate island, Egyptian camel tomb raiders, chariot, soldiers, plus lots of accessories £40 lot 01747 835680. 8x6 wooden sun room dismantled and needs repairs, buyer to collect. Donations to Penny Llamas & Alpaca rescue £50 01725 552061. Playmobil sets includes stables, paddock, petting & hamster sets wedding & fairy sets lots of figure & accessories £40 lot 01747 835680. Callaway Razr Hawk golf driver 10.5 degrees carbon shaft Callaway head cover Good condition £50 01935 851076. Odyssey golf putter white steel (2 ball SRT) with Odyssey head cover. Good condition £60 01935 851076. Mizuno golf recovery wedges 20, 23, 26 degrees with Mizuno head covers. Good condition £30 each. Men’s black leather golf shoes. Brogue style fringe flap Cotswold brand Size 41/7 Almost new £35 01935 851076. Pole cat and ferret kits, £20. 01258 817161. Galvanised water tank, 36inches long x 15inches wide x 16inches high. Ideal for plants, £50. 01258 817161. Two 33" televisions in working order £20 each, Shower seat, padded swivel top, blue £10. 01963 440741 Red deer antlers 10 points £80 01963 440741. 6.4 mtr width 3 sliding door system complete with steel frame doors & tracking - £1,000. Linde E.18P Forklift Truck, super machine, selling due to retirement - £4.000. Tel 01258 860725 or 07968 315719. Overordered off white undercoat paint 15 litres plus 10 litres of top coat. Make is Johnsons Paid £190. Offers to 01747 840772. Electric riser recliner tip up armchair double motor hardly used cost new £1249 free delivery and set up £390 ono 01202 571839. Forest marble (Long burton) walling stone for sale, 5 1/2

Dorset Council wants to change the way it charges for parking in an attempt to standardise car park prices across the council area. Its Parking Transformation Project is seeking views on a number of issues, including the introduction of a new car park permit to ensure local residents and businesspeople are not left ‘out of pocket’ by the proposed new pricing. Currently there are 76 such permits. The council says its proposed three tier pricing structure for car parks differentiates between rural, coastal and town parks, as well as the seasonal nature of car parks at popular visitor destinations. It wants to bring consistency to charging across Dorset Council car parks – where charges currently range from free, to £9 a day. These are the new proposals: n Level one pricing, in smaller more rural car parks, is proposed to start at 50p for 30 minutes and rise incrementally to £4 for all day. n Level two pricing, in our market towns and shopping destination car parks, is proposed to start at 50p for 30 minutes and will have slightly higher incremental rises up to £6 for all day. n Level three pricing, in our visitor destination car parks, is proposed to have the same pricing as Level Two car parks in the low season. In the high season (April 1 to October 31), prices are proposed to start at £1 for 30 minutes and rise incrementally up to £10 for all day. If agreed any new charges would come into force in January 2022 – six months’ time. n To register your view go to wh1.snapsurveys.com/ s.asp?k=162392591003 before July 11

NEW PRICES: Parking fees in Dorset are to be standardised Shaftesbury Car Link owners Martin and June Hull are paying tribute to all their volunteer drivers who have helped those in need during the pandemic. The scheme has provided transport so people have been able to get their covid vaccinations among other medical and hospital appointments. And last month the scheme covered 300 trips. Martin and June have been overwhelmed with supportive messages, not only from users but also their relatives who have supported the group financially to keep drivers in PPE.

Coffee morning

SILTON Village Hall is holding a summer coffee morning and sale on Saturday, July 31 from 10.00 am until noon. All proceeds will be donated to charity.

Items for Sale

tonnes, £75 per tonne. Wadkin bursgreen, 10inch circular saw, single phase, £550 01963 210664. Sealy Posturepedic double divan bed and mattress . 135cms. 4 storage drawers As new condition £335. Buyer collects 01258 628324 Bird aviary 6' x 4' section, screws together as new £135 Tel 01258 268810. China items of Royal Stafford, rose Wedgwood of Worcester, Doulton and others. Offers. 01935 423088. Sea Kayak P&H Dawntreader with paddles and transport cradle. Excellent condition, £400. 01747 828621. Pair of John Lewis oatmeal 2seat sofas. Excellent condition. £300 each, £500 pair. 07341 318926. Vintage ATCO petrol lawnmower, 26" cut with roller. Needs service, £100. 01747 828621. Ladies Giant Yukon MTB. 24 speed, immac cond, £175. 01963 202931. Mountain bike 18 gears just serviced. £100ono, phone 01747 840772. Wheelchair. Lightweight, attendant controlled. £40. 01747 822167. Jam jars £7 Per 12. Pickling jars £9 Per 12 Gillingham 07854 966770. Baby car seat and base. Maxi cosi pebble plus. No accidents, pet & smoke free. reduced. £75. 01747 840641. Revlon magnifying makeup mirror. Illuminated. less than half price.£25 01747 840641. 5 china horses, 2 large, 3 small £15. Canvas picture 39"x20" "Brixham Harbour £10. Horsey Vase with Rabbits £8. 01963 350118 Garden Swing Seat, 2-seater, green metal frame, c/w cushions and canopy. £75. 01963 362109 PlayStation PS one console with 2 controllers, memory card, working order & 14 retro games cased with instructions £45 01747 835680.

RED DE'LONGHI MICROWAVE, plus 2 burner ceramic hob, any reasonable offer. 07985 902397

AGATHA CHRISTIE BOOK COLLECTION, 85 like-new hardback books. £200. 07842852424.

LISTER ENGINES, chaff cutter, various vintage tools etc. Phone 01747 854561

20 NEW CLEAR 500ML FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BOTTLES with gold caps. Ideal for cordials or home brew. £12.80, discount for larger quantities 07714 289400

RALEIGH STOWAWAY FOLDING BIKE. Immaculate condition, hardly used. £250. Contact: 07739 697777 BED SETTEE 2 SEATER WANTED - good condition Corfe Castle area Tel 01929 480069

ST MARGARET'S HOSPICE urgently require good quality furniture for our shop in Wincanton.Please call 01963 31470 to arrange a collection. Thank you for your support.

JOHN DEERE WALK BEHIND ROTARY MOWER, cutting width 53cm, additional mulching kit included, 1 private owner from new - £250 Tel 01747 824331

3 seater £100, 2 seater £250 CREAM LAURA ASHLEY SOFAS. As new/excellent condition. £300 for both Contact Bev 01258 817647