MINTERNE MAGNA A MUSICAL journey of sea going songs from the 18th century through to modern day music will fascinate you on Saturday, October 27 at Minterne House.

The superb Quangle Wangle Choir presents “Syllabub Sea”, a concert that is sure to contain something for everybody!

Reserve your tickets and support Weldmar Hospicecar and St. Andrews Church at the same time!

The concert starts at 7:30pm, tickets are £ 10 and available from Cerne Abbas Stores or by calling Weldmar Fundraising on 01305 261800.

A REPORTER is now urgently needed for Minterne Parish News.

If this might be an ideal task for you contact Heather Smith on 01300 341711 as soon as possible for an informal chat.

MINTERNE Gardens: More than 150 acers and many other trees are changing to their fabulous autumn colours at Minterne Gardens – don’t miss those vibrant and uplifting scenes!

Minterne Gardens are open daily, the entrance is £ 5 and there is ample, free parking.

The gardens close during the winter months so take the opportunity and visit soon, enjoying the majestic Minterne House at the same time.

CERNE ABBAS FLU vaccination clinics are speedily coming to an end, what follows are the two clinics, organised by Cerne Abbas Surgery, you will still be able to attend: There will be two remaining open clinics, one in Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall on Wednesday, October 31 between 10:30am – 11am, the other at Wightman’s Orchard on Wednesday, November 7 at the same time.

Just turn up, no appointment necessary but please remember that routine vaccination of fit adults under the age of 65 is not recommended.

“MAZYMEG and the Honeybees” is the title of a production by Angel Heart Theatre which takes place on Monday, October 29.

This half-term family production takes place under the umbrella of Artsreach and starts at 4pm in the Village Hall.

Everyone over the age of four is warmly invited, tickets are £ 5 per adult, £ 4 per child and £ 16 for a family.

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

Football: The under 8’s team played their first match of the season last month with a record win of 11-0 over the opposing team.

If you would like to watch them play or consider enrolling your child you are welcome to watch – kick off is at 11am on Sundays.

Training has started again and takes place every Tuesday between 6 – 7pm.

Again, if your child would like to give it a go, just come along!

Alternatively contact coach Andy Ross on 01300 341804 for a chat.

The annual Boxing Day match is once again eagerly anticipated.

Players of all ages can just turn up on the day, details will be available nearer the time.

If you are able to support the Football Club in any way, shape or form, please contact Andy on the above number.

CERNE ABBAS & DISTRICT WEYMOUTH Community Volunteers are urgently seeking drivers from this area as well as hoping to establish their services.

Following changes in eligibility criteria for hospital transport, many individuals have been forced to organise their own transport.

Are you interested in supporting the drivers who transport the elderly to hospital appointments and other health related appointments?

Would you like to see such a service in your area?

Then contact Transport Co-ordinator Caroline as soon as possible on 01305 783999 to discuss how you can make a real difference.

A REMINDER to all my readers that this column will cease in the near future unless a successor comes forward.

As you will be aware, my column for Your Views encompasses Cerne Abbas, Godmanstone, Buckland Newton, Minterne Magna and Sydling St. NicHolas, reaching very occasionally into the Piddle Valley and Charlton Down.

Would you like to follow on as a reporter, seeing your newsworthy village events in print?

If so, please get in touch with me as soon as possible – it isn’t an arduous task and can be a very enjoyable one.

I have decided discontinue with Your Views by the end of the year due to increasing time constraints but would be very happy to give anyone prepared to take over this volunteer position all the help they need.

If you think this could be for you, call me, Christina, on 07880 906944 or e-mail cj.juppe@talk21.com.

BUCKLAND NEWTON COMMITTEE members for Buckland Newton’s Village Fete needed!

Have you enjoyed the fete over the last few years, live in the village or nearby and would like to lend a helping hand?

Due to some retirements next year’s Village Fete Committee is showing some gaps.

If you feel you could help please contact Nick Baker on 01300 345386 or Sue Bonnie on 01300 345586 for more information.

SYDLING ST. NICHOLAS SHORT Mat Bowls are ready to welcome new members!

With the Bowls season having re-started, why not give it a try?

Your first two sessions are free, enjoy an introduction to the sport and the company of many friendly members!

Sydling St. Nicholas Short Mat Bowls Club meets on alternate Wednesdays at 2:30pm and 7:30pm in the Village Hall.

The first session took place on Wednesday, September 12.