SOME of you who catch the number 8 buses into town regularly may already be aware that the bus route from Chickerell to the town centre changed on Sunday, November 2. However, it is only the route that is changing and not the times of the buses. Basically buses will not be going down Abbotsbury Road or Newstead Road anymore but will carry straight on down through Chickerell Road coming out onto Boot Hill. Having been in touch with the First bus company they have told me that people will still be able to get a bus from Asda back to Chickerell, but unfortunately instead of catching it directly outside Asda, as they can do at the moment, they will have to go around the back and up on to Chickerell Road to the bus stop just before the old tunnel. Not really as convenient and quite difficult when carrying heavy shopping bags I should think!

  • THERE is to be a police presence at the Chickerell Sports Pavilion from now on. PC Stan Knight and PCSO Graeme Williams will be present at the pavilion every Monday morning between 9am and 10am and Thursday evening from 5pm to 6pm. If you have any problems or if you wish to report something please call in and speak to them.
  • THE popular tea dances are continuing at the Willowbed Hall on Friday, November 7. The fun starts at 2pm and lasts until 4pm, there will be refreshments and a raffle and you don’t have to be an accomplished dancer to attend! Everyone is welcome and all proceeds go to Age Concern.
  • THE Wyke Regis, Weymouth and District Cage Bird Society will be holding their annual bird show at the Victory Hall, Charlestown, this Saturday, November 8. The show is open to the public at 2pm until 4pm. There will be a charge for admission; adults £1 and children 50p. The presentation of prizes will take place at 3.30pm with the Mayor of Chickerell, Councillor Norman Carter, presenting them.
  • THERE is to be an autumn fayre held at the Willowbed Hall on Saturday, November 8. The doors open at 2pm and there will be various stalls including a homemade cake stall. All proceeds are going to South Dorset Leukaemia Research so please do go along and support this fantastic cause. Tea and coffee with biscuits will be available.