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Football Crazy!

12:04am Tuesday 18th November 2008

CATTISTOCK and Maiden Newton Football Club has organised a Crazee Auction for Saturday, November 29 at the Chalk and Cheese in Maiden Newton. The hammer comes down at 8.30pm and your auctioneers for the evening are Tad Clothier and Steve Winspear. Any donations of items for auction would be very welcome – the crazier, the better! Collection can be arranged by contacting Wilfy on 07949942828 or Tad on 01300 321319. Alternatively, you can take your items straight to the Chalk and Cheese. What a perfect excuse to clear out your attic and help your local football club at the same time!

Strictly Come First

2:05am Sunday 16th November 2008

CONGRATULATIONS go to ‘We missed Strictly for this’, the winning team in the now famous Rampisham Quiz, held on Saturday, November 15. We would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to make this event so successful, including the question master, the scorers, those who ran the raffles, all those who provided the delicious refreshments and anyone else who contributed behind the scenes.

Frampton comes on board!

6:26pm Friday 14th November 2008

WE ARE expanding once again! We have been asked if we would be prepared to take on the task of advertising events for the Frampton area and have agreed to do so. This is such an active village with plenty going on throughout the year, so do use this opportunity to have your events made known to readers of the Dorset Echo. If you have an event that you would like us to include, please contact us on 01300 320433 or by email on longs@dynamicduo.co.uk .

Karting for Charity

6:19pm Friday 14th November 2008

CANCER Research UK of Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester would like to thank Kart Racing at the Clay Pigeon for their very kind donation of £3,450, given in memory of Chris. The picture shows Mike Wellington (left) presenting a cheque to Olive Carroll and Andy Hutchings.

Changing Rooms

12:14pm Friday 31st October 2008

A MEETING of the Frome Valley Parish Council was held in the Savill Hall, Cattistock on Monday, October 6. DURING the democratic period, the chairman of Maiden Newton and Cattistock Football Club addressed the meeting and gave details of a project to install shower facilities within the present changing rooms. The Club was asking if the Parish Council would be able to assist this project financially. After discussion it was unanimously agreed to support this project fully, as the Club is a valuable facility within the village. It was agreed to obtain a breakdown of the costs involved in order to consider the Parish Council ‘s contribution and also to confirm to them that, should money from Section 106 in respect of the development in South Drive be available, the Parish Council would recommend that the Football Club be among the beneficiaries. A MEMBER of the public asked if the Parish Council could contact the Highways Authority regarding the surface of the road in Duck Street. Each time the road is re-surfaced it gets higher; the surface water is now in danger of running into properties. It is recommended that at least 4” be planed off. POST OFFICE Closure: A draft letter is in hand to Postwatch, should Cattistock come on to the list for closure if a Post Office is saved elsewhere. The sub-committee is ongoing in ways/ideas to encourage people to use the village shop, thus making the whole business more viable.

Tower Bridge for Cattistock!

10:29am Thursday 30th October 2008

PLEASE come along on Friday November 7 to a bridge afternoon and tea in the Savill Hall, Cattistock. The event runs from 2 until 5pm and tickets (which also cover the cost of tea and a raffle) cost £30 per table. To obtain further information or to buy your tickets (please buy these in advance), contact Nicola on 01300 320671. All proceeds to go to the Cattistock Church tower fund.

Heading home to Dorset

2:48pm Friday 10th October 2008

WE ARE still in the Fiji Islands and keeping very busy, but we shall be heading for home next week and are looking forward to catching up with all our friends in Dorset. Unfortunately, we have had a problem with one of our consignments of goods not arriving in time for us to distribute, as it has been held up in Auckland. This means that those items will have to be stored here until we can deal with them on our return in February

News from both sides of the world!

11:42am Friday 3rd October 2008

WE ARE still very busy in Fiji, carrying out charity work across the islands. Last week we were helping out at the hospital on the island of Taveuni and visiting schools on Ovalau and Moturiki Islands. Earlier this week we were on the island of Beqa to deliver much needed basic resources to schools. Then our presence was requested at the official opening of our recent sanitation and fresh water project in Rakiraki on the main island of Viti Levu - lots of ceremony, garlanding, speeches and a huge feast of fish! Nevertheless, we have not forgotten the people of Dorset and are continuing to keep you informed of events in our area.

News from Down Under

6:40am Tuesday 16th September 2008

THIS ARTICLE is coming from the Fiji Islands, where we have recently arrived to continue with our charity work.

Just for kicks!

11:40pm Tuesday 2nd September 2008

THE NEW 2008-09 Saturday Football season in Maiden Newton is about to begin. Training resumes on Saturday, September 13 at the Youth Centre and is open to girls and boys between the ages of 5 and 16. Under 6's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the whole session. Registration will take place from 9 - 9.30am and then there will be training until 11am. If you would like to register early or ask for more information, please call Mike on 01300 321202 or email michael.trew745@btinternet.com The total cost for the whole season is only £15, but in order to be able to play you must have football boots, shin pads, a drinks bottle and trainers. There is a range of second hand football boots for sale at very reasonable rates (sizes 3, 5 and 5 are available at present). Water bottles and shin pads are also available. Any interested young people should come along on September 13. You don't need to be good at football - the whole idea is to have fun. If you are unsure, you can try the first session for free and decide afterwards if you want to join the club.