See Dorset Page for information on Green Gang. The first work party of 2022 was on 26th January and will now (hopefully) be fortnightly. Green Gang will be doing things like clearing paths, preparing ground and planting trees. If you know of anyone who would like to join Green Gang, the leader, Bob Messer, likes […]
Dorset Federation of the WI have started a Virtual WI. Useful for anyone who does not have a WI nearby, finds it difficult to get to meetings, or have to move around the country with their job. “There are the same benefits as every other WI – fun, friendship, quality speakers on a variety of
The Stour Connect cafe is open 9.30-1.30 Mondays to Thursdays. On Mondays there is a community breakfast social club. Outdoor courtyard seating area available Meals on Wheels service covers Marnhull, Child Okeford, Hazelbury Bryan, Motcombe, The Stours, Kington Magna, Stalbridge, Gillingham, Shaftesbury and Sturminster Newton areas. The cost is £6.50 or £7.50 with pudding. No
https://countrymenuk.org/ A little outside our area as nearer Sherborne but an incredibly useful resource. The Countrymen’s Club, Rylands Farm “offers a vital lifeline for retired farmers and outdoor loving men to meet and support each other as they face life’s challenges”. Jill Millward 01963 210789 (Tues & Thurs) email admin@countrymenUK.org Activities include “feeding and checking
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“The Season of Fun continues at Shaftesbury Library with Hobbies Season! It’s that time of year when the nights are long, and the days are dreary…but not at Shaftesbury Library! Shaftesbury Library is delighted to launch it’s new programme of Hobbies Season events from January 15th to February 19th 2022. From Dorset Button Making to Origami, Willow
I have been in touch with Gillingham Football Club to find out what is happening with this once popular activity which originated with a Dorset Mind project at Riversmeet Leisure Centre. “Currently Walking football is suspended, as no one is coming to play, before COVID we were up to 30 participants. We would like nothing
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Firstly, I have some fantastic news to share, Mental Health North Dorset Help and Peer Support and Rural Mental Health Matters (RMHM), (Founder and CEO Melanie Costas) have just received a National Lottery ‘Connecting Communities’ Grant of £2,500 in order to jointly run a project we named “Socially Connecting Shaftesbury”. Socially Connecting Shaftesbury is about connecting people
Pound Fitness (Drumming for exercise) in Wincanton, Okeford Fitzpaine, Marnhull and Motcombe. POUND PRO FITNESS INSTRUCTOR AND GENERATION POUND FITNESS INSTRUCTOR Wincanton Memorial Hall – Mondays Marnhull British Legion – Wednesdays Motcombe Memorial Hall and Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall – Thursdays £6 per class with first class half price and ninth class free. Pound Fitness
MARNHULL The Hub is operating out of the Village Hall, every Saturday between 10 am and midday. Repairs, Recycling, Supply and fit watch batteries, Cafe, Vegetables from Community Allotment, Marnhull PCSO once a month. Parking, available, volunteers needed to help with repairs or to make drinks. https://www.marnhullhub.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/360757861407767 SHAFTESBURY/GILLINGHAM The U3A group for over 50s
Although the nearest in-person activity to our area is in Blandford, DMHF have several online activities which you could access: Chat rooms Art groups Board games via Facebook group Weekly online book club Weekly online Xbox gaming session http://www.dorsetmentalhealthforum.org.uk/sportsandsocial.html Tel: 01305 257172 email sportsandsocial@dorsetmentalhealthforum.org.uk
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