13 September 2023 - Village Walk
Those who signed up for the annual Village Walk had a lovely outing yesterday evening around Silver Lake. On the way round they stopped off at the Warmwell Airfield Memorial and learnt the history behind it and on the way back to the car park - as if ordered by Richard - this beautiful sunset just had to be photographed.
The end of the evening was spent having food and drinks at The Black Dog!
Many thanks to Richard for all his hard work organising such a lovely walk.
J & S
1 September 2023 - Are you a budding writer?
Author Sheena Dearness is hoping to start either a ‘Start to Write’ course or ‘Write your Memoirs’ sessions in the Mission Hall towards the end of September.
Initially though, there is a meeting on Monday 11th September at 12.30 pm to establish what interest there is.
All are welcome to come along to decide a way forward.
21 August 2023 - Some reminders - and some reflections
In case you missed the announcements, here are some upcoming events:
Read more: Newsbite 230821 Some reminders - and some reflections
16 August 2023 - Evening stroll
Richard Backwell is organising a walk for us again this year!!
He says:
"The Sutton Poyntz evening stroll will take place on Tuesday, September 12th at 1745 at the Knighton nature reserve car Park: GR 758888.
To get there, from the Warmwell Roundabout, drive through Warmwell and shortly after the Campsite and the outskirts of Crossways turn left on the road signposted West Stafford and Dorchester. The car park is on your left after a distance of about 1 mile and is about 50 metres before the pylon line crossing the road. It is a flattish, circular walk of about 3 miles through woods and round the Silver Lakes.
Suggest taking binoculars as there is a good vantage point with many birds on the lake.
Similar to last year, those who want to, will be eating after the walk in the Black Dog in Broadmayne.
Judith and I would be grateful if you could let us know if you will be joining us on the walk and also if you will be eating at the Black Dog afterwards. The present menus will be changing shortly so I shall be circulating the relevant menus before the end of August. The Black Dog need to know our choices of menu before September 7th so I would be grateful if menu orders could be sent to me by September 5th.
Best Wishes, Richard"
10 August 2023 - Cream Tea - in the orchard
Scrumptious Cream Tea
You will have no doubt already put the date of the Cream Tea in your diary: Saturday 19th August at 3pm.
The sunshine has been ordered* and will definitely be making an appearance.
Also ordered are delicious scones, jams, clotted cream, and good company. Your friends and neighbours will be there too.
So get ready for a good old chat to discuss everything that's been going on. And more.
It's going to cost you a modest £4 and there's no need to book, just turn up at 3pm.
Thank you for your enthusiastic support, and we can't wait to see you at the Village Cream Tea!
J & S
ps - jam first of course
pps - you may have had a recent visit from a committee member to collect your 2023/4 subs - if they couldn't catch you at home you can easily pay at any Society event.
1 August 2023 - Phew! Shows, Picnics, Teas, Exhibitions, Markets and who knows what else...
The Veg Show was a welcome distraction from the miserable weather, and a good number of you came to vote for your favourites - and to watch Louie O'Leary and Sue Wintle taste the Victoria Sponges! The (in)famous Spud-in-a-Tub competition was won by Duncan Sleightholme who beat his three daughters' efforts. How dare he!
Cream Tea
Yes - information about a coming event - the Village Cream Teas! Hoping for a beautiful summer's day to sit outside the Mission Hall and enjoy a splendid Dorset Cream Tea. Now, is Dorset 'cream first' or 'jam first'? It'll be held on August 19th, from 3-5pm and will cost you a measly £4. Super value - especially as the socialising and chatting is free!
30 July 2023 - Open Gardens - Charity Receipts
You will recall that the Open Gardens weekend was a lot of fun and an outstanding success, raising over £4000 for charity.
Just to close out the news, for your info, attached are a couple of nice thank-you letters from Cancer Research UK and Dementia UK.
(And don't forget to keep your garden at its best you can join the Gardening Club that Jane Young is starting!)
H & J & S
