A Fun Week in Cattistock (From Dorset Echo)

A Fun Week in Cattistock

12:03pm Monday 4th July 2011 in Community

CATTISTOCK Fete week has now drawn to a close after another very successful sequence of exciting events.

One of the highlights was the ever popular car treasure hunt, in which teams set off to follow a route through the local area and solve clues along the way. Winners this year were Sarah and Simon, aka ‘Scratch n Sniff’. Congratulations to them and to all the others who took part - and thanks to Ben and Georgina for an excellent set of clues.

The weather was kind on Fete Day itself. People flocked to the village to enjoy the stalls and sideshows, listen to the band and sample the tasty wares on offer.

The theme of the fete this year was ‘The Movies’ and many people were dressed as characters from their favourite films.

Thanks go to Sophie Sennett and to everyone else who helped to make this another successful fete.

THE 6th ANNUAL Stratton Boules competition takes place on Saturday July 16 between 6.30 and 10.30pm.

The cost is £5 per team of two.

There will be a barbecue and raffle. Please bring your own drinks and glasses.

The number of teams is limited to 32, so you are advised to book early.

To register your team, please call 01305 261727. All proceeds will go to Help the Heroes.

A VINTAGE Country Fayre will take place at West Compton (just off A35) on Sunday July 17 between 11am and 5pm. This will be a fantastic day out for all the family.

Attractions include a free children’s magician and Punch and Judy, companion dog show, vintage home-wares, a fly casting competition, alpacas, cream teas, gundog retrieve, flower arranging competition, beer tent, birds of prey, plant stalls, inter-pub tug of war and lots more.

The event is being held in aid of St Michael’s Church at West Compton and the other churches in the Melbury Team. The parish includes Maiden Newton, which, as you might have heard, was badly damaged by fire earlier this week and needs approximately £250,000 to repair it.

Admission to the Vintage Country Fayre is £2 for adults, £1 for children, and a family ticket costs £5. Parking is free. The judges in the Companion Dog Show will be Margaret Alan (2011Crufts Judge) in the Pedigree classes and Terry Girling in the Novelty classes. Entries (£2 per class) accepted from 11am. Judging will take place from 1pm. Rosettes will be awarded to 4th place. For the Flower Arranging Competition, please bring your arrangements ready done or complete them in St Michael’s church.

Entries cost £2 per class, but the children’s class is free.

For a list of classes and entry form, please contact Mrs Stewart on: 01300 320400 / info@westcomptonmanor.co.uk or visit www.vintagecountryfayre.blogspot.com MELBURY Men’s Breakfasts are held between 8.30am and about 9.45am at the Southern Counties (Clay Pigeon) on the A37.

The next meeting takes place on Saturday, July 16 and this time will feature a ‘Hot Potato’ discussion time.

The cost of breakfast is £7. There is a vegetarian option for those who require it.

MMB is well attended, but there is always room for new members.

For more information and to book a place for breakfast, please contact Andrew Tomkins on 01935 891083 or by email atomkins1@gmail.com MELBURY Osmund WI holds its next meeting on Wednesday, July 13, when Mrs Langstone-Wring will be demonstrating ‘Massage – the Soothing Touch’.

The next Impact Ladies’ Lunch will be held at 12.30pm on Thursday, July 14 in the Savill Hall, Cattistock.

On this occasion Rebecca Hannan will be giving a talk entitled ‘Spring into Life’.

The cost for lunch is £5. To book a place, please contact Sheelagh Rennie on 01935 or 07551 243343 or Nicola Butler on 01300 320671 THE CATTISTOCK Fete Committee proudly presents Dogs without Collars on Friday, July 22 in the Savill Hall, Cattistock.

Tickets £5 a head to include a buffet half way through the evening and there will alo be a licensed bar. Come along and have a great night out.

All proceeds will go to the playing field, football & cricket clubs and the Savill Hall.

For tickets please contact Sophie Sennett on 01300 321311 or sophie.sennett@bt.com DAVID and Carol Parry invite you to an evening in their beautiful garden at Broomhill, Rampisham on Tuesday, July 26. This is an opportunity not to be missed, so put it down in your diary and make sure you keep the date free.

Please come along between 6 and 8pm for light refreshments, nibbles and a chat.

Cost is £5 a head and all proceeds will go to village charities.

MEMBERS of the Ivy Club in Maiden Newton are reminded that the next outing takes place on Tuesday, July 19 and will be to Bournemouth.