WEATHER conditions were perfect this year for Children of Fiji’s mass balloon release.

A dedicated team of helpers worked tirelessly to get over 1,000 balloons blown up, tied, labelled and placed in the huge net in time for the 3pm launch. To the strains of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, the multicoloured balloons took to the skies and were soon well out of sight.

Now we just have to wait for the returns to find out whose balloon has travelled the furthest!

  • THIS IS obviously the time of year for cream teas! Cream Teas will be served at 27 Benville Lane (the home of Mike and Heather Caplen) at 3pm on Sunday, August 8.

There will be a raffle, plants and bric-a-brac. Donations for the stalls will be very welcome.

Profits from this event will go to the Weldmar Hospice Care Trust.

For more information, please telephone Mike or Heather on 01935 83435.

  • YOU ARE invited to come along to Cream Teas in support of Cattistock First Responders on Sunday, August 15 in the Fox and Hounds Garden. There will also be squash and home baked cakes available.

The event takes place from 3.30 to 5.30pm.

Cost is £3 per person.

  • CREAM TEAS will also be served in Frampton Village Hall on Sunday afternoons in August from 3pm in aid of various charities and village groups.

The first of these will take place on Sunday, August 1 and will be in aid of St Mary’s Church.

The second will be on Sunday, August 8, this being part of the Village Flower Show.

  • A GARDEN Party will take place at Rockforge in Cattistock between 2.30 and 4.30pm on Sunday, August 8.

There will be cakes, bric-a-brac, a raffle, a book stall, produce, games and cream teas.

Everyone is welcome. This event is in aid of Cattistock Church.

  • Maiden Newton Allotments Association will be holding a summer show in Maiden Newton Village Hall on Sunday, August 15 between 2 and 4pm.

Admission is free. There will be teas and a raffle.

Anyone wishing to submit an entry can do so for 30p (non-members) or 10p (members).

For details of classes, please contact Keith Clothier (10 Bull Lane) or Dave Wright (20 Dorchester Road).

All entry forms must be received by the Officers of the Committee by 9pm on Monday, August 9.

  • ARTSREACH presents Miracle Theatre in Romeo and Juliet at 7.30pm on Thursday, August 5 in Melbury Osmund Village Hall.

There will be a bar, but bring picnics, rugs and/or chairs.

Tickets cost £8 for adults, £6.50 for under 18’s and £25 for a family.

Please contact Teresa Oakford on 01935 83410 for more information.

It is a great pleasure to welcome back Miracle for this outdoor performance. Let’s hope the weather is kinder than last year!

  • THERE will be a Village Flower Show at Frampton Village Hall on Saturday, August 7 between 2.30pm and 5pm, and on Sunday, August 8 from 3 to 5pm, when once again cream teas will be served!