Good Response (From Dorset Echo)

Good Response

10:38am Tuesday 16th August 2011 in Community

CATTISTOCK villagers recently turned out to support their local First Responder Volunteers (in partnership with South Western Ambulance Service) by attending a cream tea afternoon in the Savill Hall.

As well as being a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and a chance to meet up for a chat with friends, the event raised a substantial amount to help the Cattistock First Responders to carry out their duties.

Thanks go to all those who worked hard to produce and serve the teas, as well as those who turned up to lend their support.

THE CLOSING date for return of labels from the Children of Fiji Balloon Release has now arrived and the prize for owning the balloon that travelled the furthest is Roger Clark of Cattistock.

His balloon travelled approximately 605 miles and was picked up in Ebershausen in Bavaria, Germany, by 3 young children, Thomas, Felix and Lara.

Roger has won the prize of a hot air balloon ride for 2. The children also received prizes for finding and returning the balloon ticket.

FOR THOSE who enjoy Indian food, here is an event not to be missed!

The award-winning Viceroy Indian restaurant in Yeovil has offered to put on a 3-course charity meal in aid of Children of Fiji on the evening of Monday, November 21.

The cost is £15 per head and we are asking for a £5 deposit to be paid as soon as possible, so that we and the restaurant have a good idea of numbers expected.

We thoroughly recommend the restaurant and would love it if you and your friends could join us.

Please contact on longs@dynamicduo.co.uk or by ringing 07867696702.

THE NEXT Cream Tea in Frampton Village Hall takes place on Sunday, August 28. This time profits will go to the British Red Cross (which is in its Centenary Year) CATTISTOCK Cattistock Countryside Show, a celebration of the Dorset countryside, will be taking place on Monday, August 29 (Bank Holiday Monday).It will be on A356 Rampisham Down (DT2 0HT) from 9am until 5pm.

This will be a great day out for all the family.

There will be a local arts and crafts exhibition and demonstrations, a horse show, show jumping, cross country, a gymkhana, a giant BBQ, a hound parade, a chicken show and local fresh food and drink. There will also be working dog classes, terrier and lurcher training, a family dog show, farrier demonstrations, a country car boot sale … and much more.

Also featured will be the popular Boden challenge (all equine classes are sponsored by Boden).

The cost is £5 per car.

Do come along and join in, and also be part of the show for next year’s 50th anniversary celebration.

For further information please email racingthewinds@googlemail.com