RECENTLY back in Dorset after our latest charity visit to Fiji, we are pleased to report that all went to plan and we were able to achieve all we set out to do.

Apart from delivering basic resources to schools and hospital, we attended the opening of our latest kindergarten, visited many past projects and met up with young Samson, for whom we organised surgery in India earlier this year.

Samson was suffering from a hole-in-the heart, but could not be treated in Fiji. He is now a normal active 8-year old with a wealth of opportunities that he could only dream of before his treatment. Anyone who wants to find out more, can contact us for a copy of our newsletter.

IMPACT is a series of ladies’ lunches. This month’s lunch takes place on Thursday, November 20 at 12.30 in Melbury Osmond Village Hall.

The speaker will be Alison Bowerman, who will talk about ‘Fostering – radical hospitality If you would like to find out more or book a place, please contact Sheelagh Rennie (01935 83003 or sheelaghrennie@btinternet.com) or Nicola Butler (01300 320671 or nicolabutler48@gmail.com).

CATTISTOCK Tennis Club will be hosting a quiz evening in the Fox and Hounds on Friday November 21. There will be teams of up to 6 people at £3 per person, with prizes for both winners and muppets.

Please come along to support the Tennis Club and to have some fun. Tables are limited, so please book with Sally Wood on 01300 320965.

THE RAMPISHAM Quiz takes place in the village hall on Saturday November 22, starting at 7pm. There is a maximum of 6 people per team and the cost of £6 each includes the now famously excellent supper.

Please phone Rodger on 01935 83488 or Jim on 01935 507797 to book a table.

A CHRISTINGLE Service will be held at 5.30pm on Sunday November 23 in St Mary’s Church, Frampton. All are invited to this special service, during which each child will receive an orange, sweets and candle (under strict supervision).

Following the service, there will be tea and coffee for the grown-ups, and party food and drinks for small people.

The event is in aid of The Children’s Society.

VILLAGE PRAISE is a series of regular informal meetings across the Melbury Team and Three Valley Benefices. They include time for reflective worship, with songs and brief, but thoughtful teaching.

The next meeting is at 5pm on Sunday November 23 at Rectory House in Evershot. Anyone is welcome to just turn up. There will be drinks and eats to start.

For more details please contact John Rennie on 01935 83003 or johnrennie40@hotmail.com THERE will be a Coffee Morning at Larkham Farm in Frome St Quintin on Friday November 28.

Do come along between 10.30am and midday for a chance to chat with fellow residents over a cup of coffee and to take advantage of the produce, cakes and books on sale.

Proceeds from the event, which is hosted by Bernard and Sheila Newman, will go to help St Mary’s Church.

MELBURY OSMOND has a whist drive coming up in the village hall at 2pm on Saturday November 29. Entrance costs £3 per person.

There will be prizes, refreshments and a raffle. Everyone is welcome.

IN EVERSHOT, also on Saturday November 29, there will a Christmas Bazaar in St Osmonds Church.

The bazaar will be open between 2 and 4pm. There will be mince pies, mulled wine, Christmas gifts and carol singing.

BINGO is the activity on offer in Maiden Newton on Saturday November 29. Doors open at 7pm, ready for ‘eyes down’ at 7.30pm.

Refreshments will be available and all are welcome.

All proceeds will go to St Francis Church. The top prize will be a hamper worth £40. Other prizes include crackers, plants, wine, chocolates and other festive delights.

MELBURY Osmond Village Hall Coffee Mornings take place in the village hall between 9.30am and midday on the first Thursday of each month. Do drop in if you happen to be passing.

All proceeds go to the village hall and St Osmond’s Church.