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Burton Bradstock Greenfingers Club

Greenfingers:
Founded in 1963 by " village spirits "all connected with the soil or fishing springing from the real grass roots of the village.

The more the cider the lustier the singing. I think an early belief was that the seagulls soaring above bore the spirits of the fishermen who had long since 'crossed the bar' Anyway, I liked to imagine so...

Several video clips depicting Greenfingers events of 1987

The Greenfingers annual 'veast' at 'lookout' (top of cliff). Procession was lead by the bagpiper John Eastwood, closely followed by a barrel of cider enthroned on a wheelbarrow. there was food and drink for all and sundry.

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Greenfingers presentation of a donation to a local Scout going to the World Jamboree. introduced by Terry Lunt. Presentation by Lou Brown, Greenfingers President. 18.7.1987 Dove Inn

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Dove Inn Car park hosting the annual Greenfingers Produce Show. Proceeds were sold off and the money went to charity.

In the 60's and 70's the Greenfingers used to build elaborate floats for the Bridport Carnival. On one occasion a hut was being built for the float. Someone complained to 'Planning' and got them out to inspect! Burton floats always incorporated a barrel of cider and a functioning toilet... very popular!

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Greenfingers charity collection led by John Francis, Treasurer.

Buffet supper and...

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Presentation:

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...presentation to the Lifeboat Crew and Mountjoy School.

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Audio Clips from Greenfingers gatherings.

Douglas Northover reads his Christmas poem dedicated to the Lifeboat Service.

well blow me down tis a big teddy bear. The coxswain says sharpish, they all did grin that's what you get from drinking neat gin.
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Soliloquy by Terry Lunt

I should have had a whirl a changing to a girl...
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