CERNE ABBAS ROYAL British Legion: A two-minute silence will be held on Armistice Day, Friday, November 11 at 11am.

This will be followed by a brief ceremony, everyone who would like to attend is asked to arrive by 10:50am.

Furthermore, the Remembrance Service at St. Mary’s Church will take place on Sunday, November 13.

It will also start at 11am, the congregation is again asked to be seated a little earlier.

The Coldstream Guards Association and the Royal British Legion will enter the church.

The collection will of course be in aid of the Poppy Appeal.

A REMINDER that the Salisbury Cathedral Choir will visit St. Mary’s Church on Monday, November 14.

Tickets for this eagerly awaited event cost £ 10 and are available from Cerne Abbas Stores.

HORTICULTURAL Society: The autumn meetings end with a talk by Mark Read on Tuesday, November 8 at 7:30pm in the Village Hall.

Running a successful floristry business in Weymouth, Mark has extensive knowledge about choosing the right flowers and vegetables.

In addition he shows to a high standard and is bound to amuse everyone with anecdotes from both his daily business and the show circuit!

This talk is equally interesting for anyone who has never shown and visitors are warmly invited against payment of a small fee.

Please note that the next meeting thereafter will be the AGM and social evening on Tuesday, January 17 2012.

SOUP lunch: This very popular lunch will take place on Saturday, November 12 in the Village Hall.

It will last from 12:30pm – 1:30pm and include a bring-and-buy and a raffle.

Do come along if you are free for this very jolly occasion.

DRAMATIC Society: CADS presents “Upstairs Down Cerne” for one night only, namely on Saturday, November 12.

A cast including Garry Batt provide the usual, hilarious mix of comedy and music.

“Upstairs down Cerne” starts at 7:30pm in the Village Hall, tickets are £ 5 each.

They are available from Cerne Abbas Stores or by calling 01300 341332.

A portion of the proceeds will go to Combat Stress.

BUCKLAND NEWTON GAGGLE of Geese: Congratulations to Mark and Emily for being voted Best Local Pub in 2011!

This is further emphasised by the fact that many of their suppliers were also winners and finalists.

They are now looking forward to their annual Christmas Shopping Day on Wednesday, November 30.

Come and browse amongst local produce, jewellery, artwork, gardening equipment and even medicinal herbs!

Equally, if you are interested in running a stall, there are still a few available.

Furthermore, The Gaggle of Geese is offering a Supper Menu, Monday to Thursday, during the month of November.

It is a cheap and cheerful option, ideal if you are running out of time cooking the evening meal.

For further details on any of the above call The Gaggle of Geese on 01300 345249.

TALENTS are gathering!

On Friday, November 25 a Village Cafe will be held in the morning, anyone who has a talent to promote and donate is welcome to still come forward!

Perhaps you have jams, chutneys or pickles to sell?

Or perhaps you can “sell” a service such as a shopping round, gardening or mending garments?

“Talents” has always been a great fundraiser, relying on teamwork and generosity.

Contact Sue on 01300 345586 to find out more or offer your help.

CERNE VALLEY ROAD closure: Please note that an application has been made to close Piddle Lane during the week end of Saturday, November 12.

This is because of some dangerous trees on the Black Hill side.

The closure is likely to last four days.

FOOTPATH clearing: Are you able to help clear a badly overgrown footpath?

If so please come to the top of the allotment field on Saturday, November 12 at 10:30am.

A section of Footpath 14 which runs under Black Hill towards Pound Farm needs urgent attention.

Your help is much appreciated as more local, volunteer support will be needed to keep such Rights of Way open.

The recent clearing work carried out on Giant Hill was very successful and it is hoped to repeat this.

Please bring shears, loppers and thick gloves if possible.

Contact Cerne Valley Rights of Way Officer David Burgess on 01300 341878 for more information.

GREETINGS for Christmas do not always have to be using Christmas cards!

The benefice magazine The Newsletter now offers its reader the opportunity to send Christmas greetings via its December issue.

For a minimum donation of £ 5 you can wish your benefice friends all the best this Christmas and support a good cause – namely the Cerne Valley Young People Trust!

Please send your greetings, carrying a maximum of 20 words to Tom and Karen Handley, 36 Long Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7JG.

Please note that the deadline for submitting a greeting is Monday, November 28.

SYDLING ST. NICHOLAS DATE for your diaries: A Christmas Supper Dance will be held in the Village Hall on Saturday, December 3.

You will be dancing to “Rapport”, further information will appear in this column nearer the time.