GODMANSTONE A VILLAGE Hall is very important for any small community and Godmanstone’s residents are delighted to announce their new hall has now been officially re-opened.

The Youth Club meets regularly in the hall as well as the Bridge Club.

Any other groups are encouraged to use it and, due to the financial climate and the difficulties of obtaining charitable funding, possible sponsors are very much encouraged to come forward.

If you are able to make any donation whatsoever or have further suggestions contact the Treasurer Mrs Trish Morpeth on 01300 342058.

BUCKLAND NEWTON CAN you possibly help with funds for the Village Hall?

The refurbishment of the kitchen will take place later this year but – as reported above in the case of Godmanstone- monies are in short supply.

If you would like to help in any way please contact the Treasurer Sue Sulkin on 01300 345251.

SALSA Dancing is the order of the day – or rather – evening at The Gaggle of Geese every Tuesday.

One class caters for beginners, one for intermediates.

For more information contact Wayne at Salsa Bristol on wayne@salsabristol.co.uk.

A WINE Society at The Gaggle of Geese – sounds right up your street?

Mark and Emily are thinking of setting up a Wine Club with regular meetings comprising of wine tastings, wine-themed dinners and talks.

An annual subscription including all wines and dinners would cost £ 200 per person.

Interested?

Then please contact The Gaggle of Geese on 01300 345249.

A BUTTERFLY and Moth weekend will take place on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12.

It starts with a 7pm barbecue and moth trapping on the Saturday and camping facilities are available for anyone who would like to stay overnight.

Please bring your camping gear and food and drink to share.

On Sunday at 9am an analysis of last night’s catch will be carried out with refreshments at 10:30am.

At 11 am guided walks will be on offer, enabling you to see the wildflowers, butterflies and other local wildlife.

If you would like to have lunch together that day please bring your own picnic for a 1pm feast.

For more information on any of the above contact Nigel Spring on 01963 23559 or 07981 776767 or e-mail him on nigel-spring@yahoo.co.uk.

A CAR Wash, organised by The Friends of Buckland Newton, is taking place on Saturday, June 11 between 9am and 12:30pm.

This is in order to raise funds to support the children and teachers at the school.

Refreshments in the hall will also be available.

DUNTISH Court Garden Open Day and Tea Party was extremely well attended with over 300 visitors!

Mark and Sue Douglass would like to extend a big Thank You to all the helpers who made the day possible.

Visitors came from far and wide, even from The States so well done!

CERNE ABBAS KATE Adie will do the honours of opening the nine-day biennial Cerne Valley Art Exhibition in St. Mary’s Church this year.

Cerne Valley artists are invited now to consider what they would like to display.

The opening will take place on Saturday, July 23 with the designated charity being Combat Stress.

For guidelines and further enquiries please contact John or Jennie on 01300 341964.