BUCKLAND NEWTON A REMINDER that a Carol Service will take place in the Holy Rood Church on Tuesday, December 20 at 6pm.

Furthermore, a Christingle will be held on Saturday, December 24 at 5pm, followed by a Holy Communion on Sunday, December 25 at 11am.

THE Old Chapel Stores would like to wish all its customers a very Happy Christmas, combined with heartfelt thanks for their support throughout the year!

The shop will be closed from Christmas Day until Wednesday, December 28, opening again the next day.

Don’t forget to create or purchase one of their Christmas hampers and get some extra Christmas Cakes or Yule Logs, baked by villager Clare!

THE Gaggle of Geese is warmly welcoming all villagers and visitors to enjoy a Christmas drink or meal in their premises.

Mark and Emily are offering Christmas Day Lunch for the first time, starting from 2pm and available by booking only.

The Gaggle of Geese is open for drinks from noon – 2pm on Christmas Day also.

On Boxing Day, lunch is served from noon – 3pm as well as on New Years Eve from noon – 2pm and New Years Day from noon – 3pm.

For further information call 01300 345249.

CERNE ABBAS FOOTBALL Club: The club is looking for someone to help with pitch maintenance and grass cutting – even a few hours would help.

Another auction will be organised for Sunday, February 19 so please keep your unwanted Christmas presents to donate if at all possible and take them to the Giant Inn the week prior.

The auction is in aid of Help for Heroes and the Poppy Appeal.

Finally, don’t forget the traditional Boxing Day Match!

Kick-off is at 11am, please be there for 10:30am if you wish to play.

To register your interest, put your name down on the relevant list at the bus shelter opposite the Giant Inn or call coach Andy on 01300 341804.

A CRIB Service will be held on Saturday, December 24 at 4pm in St. Mary’s Church.

This will be followed by Midnight Mass, starting at 11:30pm.

On Christmas Day a Family Communion will be held at 9:30am.

SURGERY times throughout Christmas: Please note that the surgery will be closed on the following days: Saturday, December 24 until Tuesday, December 27 inclusive.

The surgery will close slightly earlier, at 5:30pm on Friday, December 23, normal opening times apply again from Wednesday December 28 until Friday, December 30.

Please note that Cerne Abbas Surgery will close once more from Saturday, December 31 until Monday, January 2 inclusive.

Normal surgery times resume from Tuesday, January 3.

The Out of Hours Service can be reached by dialling 0845 600 10 13.

The dispensary would like to make everyone aware that they will be closed from 4pm on Friday, December 23 and not re-open until 9am on Tuesday, December 27.

As much notice as possible for prescriptions during the busy Christmas and New Year period would be much appreciated.

On behalf of all the village shops the dispensary would also like to issue a gentle reminder with regards to refrigerated items.

If you have such items delivered to the shop, could you pick them up as soon as convenient since storage facilities in most shops are limited.

Finally, a reminder that all Wednesday deliveries are now taking place after 3:30pm as is the case for Friday deliveries.

Both surgery and dispensary staff thank you for your co-operation and wish all their patients a Healthy and Happy Christmas and New Year!

MINTERNE MAGNA A CAROL Service takes place at St. Andrew’s Church on Thursday, December 22 at 6:30pm.

Everyone is welcome, mulled wine and refreshments will be served afterwards.

GODMANSTONE A CAROL Service takes place at Holy Trinity Church at 6pm on Saturday, December 24.

SYDLING ST. NICHOLAS A HOLY Communion Service will be held on Saturday, December 24 at 11pm, followed by a 10:30am Family Service on Christmas Day.

Mulled wine will be served afterwards, all children are welcome to bring along one of their presents to show and share their pleasure with everyone!