BUCKLAND NEWTON

 

DORSET Historic Churches Trust (DHCT) Cycle Ride: There is always a goodly number of residents and people from around the village taking part in this cycle ride – could it be you as well this year?
This ride will give you the opportunity to cycle (or even walk!) as many historic churches of Dorset as possible, raising money for a good cause.
Sponsorship forms and details for this ride which takes place on Saturday, September 8 are available now.
Please contact Richard or Sue on 01300 345586 for more information.


A DATE for your diary: The annual village fete is coming up soon – on Bank Holiday Monday, August 27 in fact!
It starts at 2pm and is, as always, held at The Gaggle of Geese.
This traditional fete has all the usual attractions in store – a large variety of stalls, games for children and adults alike and plenty of refreshments!
Don’t miss the raffle either, you might win a delicious speciality hamper!
Entry is £ 1 for adults, children go free.
Free parking is available and absolutely everyone is welcome – be sure to bring a friend!


MINTERNE MAGNA

RHODODENDREN at Minterne Gardens have benefited from the rain and shown incredible growth – why not pay these beautiful gardens a visit?
They are held in the style of “Capability” Brown with a wonderful, natural feel to them.
Future projects include a wildflower meadow, a living walkway with wisteria and clematis and a scented garden.
Minterne Gardens are situated on the A352, between Sherborne and Dorchester, two miles north of Cerne Abbas.
Entry to the gardens is £ 5, children go free.
Ample and free parking is available as are picnic facilities.

 

CERNE ABBAS

MOVIOLA: The film season will shortly begin again, here is an advance notification of the films that are planned to be shown, as always in the Village Hall:
Monday, September 24: “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”.
Monday, October 22: “Salmon Fishing in Yemen”.
Monday, November 19: “The Artist”.
More information and reminders will be published in this column nearer the time.
All films commence at 7:30pm.