COMPTON Valence is well worth a visit at any time, but is particularly beautiful in early February, when the snowdrops are in flower.

Why not drive or walk through to see the stunning white drifts of snowdrops and call in to the village hall for lunch or tea from 10.30am to 3.30pm daily between February 6th and 17th (please ring Pippa James on 01305 889338 or Tessa Russell on 01308 482227 for details of times and to make a booking).

Pre-booked guests will take priority, as the hall is small.

SARAH, your local Police Community Support Officer (PCSO 5410), will be at the Saxon Arms in Stratton between 11am and 12 noon on Friday, February 3. Why not call in for a coffee and a chat with her.

If you cannot make that date, but would like to talk, then please ring 01305 226815 A representative from POPPs (Age Concern) and Magna Housing Association will also be in attendance, commitments allowing.

THE MELBURY Team Mothers’ Union will hold their next meeting in Halstock House at 2.30pm on Wednesday, January 25.

Everyone is welcome.

DOGS without Collars will be providing a ‘Winter Warmer’ with a bar in the Savill Hall, Cattistock between 7.30 and 10pm on Friday, January 27.

Tickets cost £10, to include a jacket potato, chilli and a sweet.

To be sure of getting tickets, you are advised to book as soon as possible by contacting Nicola on 01300 320671 or calling at Cattistock shop.

All proceeds will go to Cattistock Church.

CHILDREN of Fiji charity has a new quiz available at £1 each. The subject is ‘Where in the World’, with a variety of questions (both factual and cryptic) on towns, cities and countries of the world.

To obtain your copy, please contact us with your postal address or email address (If you would like the quiz sent by post, please supply a sae or add 50p for postage) The closing date for completed entries if Wednesday, February 15.

FROME Valley Music and Drama Society presents the pantomime Pinocchio at the Savill Hall, Cattistock from Wednesday February 15 until Saturday, February 18.

Performance times are 7.30pm each evening with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.

Tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for children and concessions. They are available from Cherri on 01300 320888, Maiden Newton Stores (01300 321190) or the Newsagents Coffee Shop in Maiden Newton (01300 320260).

Although the pantomime is still almost a month away, tickets for this event always sell quickly and you are advised to buy yours as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.