Park Community Centre News and Dates

8:37pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

Its been a busy summer and there's more to come, so here's a round up of what has happened and what is about to happen in the Park Area.

Festive Fun!

7:06pm Monday 3rd June 2013

CATTISTOCK Festival takes place on the weekend of Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23. In addition to some of the associated events already advertised, we would like to point out that there will be a Church Flower Festival throughout the weekend with beautiful arrangements that are well worth a visit. There will also be recitals by visiting organists and bell ringing in the church. On the Sunday there will be Hymns and Pimms at 6.30pm and a Grand Raffle at 7.30pm.

Number 4 Bus service – latest news

9:14am Wednesday 29th May 2013

• David Mannings reports that he attended a First Bus Users Committee meeting recently, having asked for an item to be put on the agenda referring to the bus service – or rather the lack of it - down Oakbury Drive. David suggested to Mark Williams, the local First manager and the two management representatives from Portsmouth that perhaps one bus an hour, on the hour, could run down Oakbury Drive. A response to his suggestion was promised at the next Users forum meeting on Wednesday 10 July.

Latest News from the Park

Anna Eveleigh new Choir Leader taking The Waterside Singers onto greater heights

7:22pm Sunday 26th May 2013

The latest news from The Park District, changes to clubs/groups times as well as an update on the Park District Youth Club.

Moor Voices need more voices!

4:20pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

The Littlemoor choir, Moor Voices is looking for new members to swell their ranks. The choir rehearses every Monday evening from 6.45pm (except bank holidays) so if you are interested in joining just go along, you’ll be very welcome. Alternatively give Jan a call on 01305 834126. If you’d like to find out more you can find Moor Voices on Facebook. <li> Don’t forget the indoor car boot sale at the community centre this Sunday 2nd June from noon til 3pm. <li> Here’s a great opportunity for young football fans, the Testway7s  sports cage will be in Littlemoor on Friday 31st May from noon til 3pm. The cage will be set up in the church car park. One –on –one football or two a side 2minute games. Improve you close ball skills, have a great time and it’s FREE. <li> What have the Romans (and Celts) done for us? If you go along to the library on Wednesday 29th between 10.30 and 12.30 you can find out. Local craftsman Mark Vyvyan Penney will be giving a very interesting talk on the subject as well as showing examples of bronze casting and wood carving. This is a free event but please call into the library to pre book your place.    

Voices are Raised

2:04pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A CONCERT by Parnham Voices will take place at St Michael’s and All Angels Church in Rampisham at 7pm on Saturday, June 1.

Local youngster all at sea cycling home – for Breast Cancer Care!

George cycles his way home across the sea

9:28pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

• Local Preston youngster, 19 year old George Bell, is a merchant seaman cadet in training, which involves a mixture of University courses at Warsash Academy near Southampton and time spent at sea. He is presently two weeks into an eight week period on a ship working out of Aberdeen, servicing oil rigs in the North Sea. On finding an exercise bike on the ship’s bridge he decided to raise some money for a charity close to his heart, Breast Cancer Care. Calculating that it is about 1000km from Aberdeen to his home at Preston, he is inviting sponsorship to cycle that distance in his spare time on the boat. The picture shows him hard at work, with the North Sea visible through the bridge window! So far he has covered over 200km, a distance equivalent to leaving Aberdeen and travelling through Dundee, Perth and Stirling. He is now, virtually, on his way to Glasgow! If you would like to help speed his progress ‘home’ and help a very good cause with a donation, go to https://www.justgiving.com/George-Bell/ or text GCFB 93, with an amount, to 70070.

May Fayre for Chesil Bank pre--school in Abbotsbury

Strangways Hall May Fayre

4:14pm Monday 13th May 2013

Hello all, firstly I have details of Chesil Bank pre-school’s May Fayre which takes place on Saturday 25th May at the Strangways Hall. The Fayre starts at 11.30am, with music and a barbeque. There will be lots of games, “Splat the rat”, “lucky ducks” and coconut shy, to name a few. There will also be a raffle (which will be drawn at 3pm) and a table top sale. To book a table or lend any help please call Julie on 01305 871155 or Pip on 01305 787436. There will be lots of activities for the children and also refreshments so please support them if you can. The friends of St.Nicholas’ are having an Open Gardens day on Sunday June 16th 2013 from 2 - 5.30pm. The focal point is The Old Gatehouse in Church Street. In addition, Steve Griffiths, Head Gardener of the award winning Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, will answer your gardening questions at the Old Gate House where plants and produce will be on sale. Refreshments will also be available from most gardens and for the children there will be a quiz with prizes. Tickets cost £3.00 for adults with free admissions for children accompanied by an adult and this includes entry to all of the gardens open on the day. They may be purchased on the day from any of the gardens or in advance by ringing Tricia Houlberg on 01305 871085. 1. The Old Gate House, Church Street 2. Abbey House, Church Street 3. The Manor House, 4 Church Street 4. Church View, 13 Rodden Row 5. Fleet Cottage, 19 Market Street 6. No 1 West Street Other events in Abbotsbury. The lunch club are having their next lunch on 31st May. It is proving to be very successful so please remember to book early on 01305 871832. The Royal British Legion Woman’s section Abbotsbury and Portesham Branch are now having their 65th anniversary event on 22nd June this has been changed owing to the county event which takes place on June 9th. Contact Mrs Peggy Ford for any information regarding the British legion Woman’s section on 01305 871269 There was no Garland made this year, this was because of a injury to the hand of the lady who makes it. However, it will be made next year and if anybody wishes to still donate funds can they be given to the RNLI when they collect for lifeboat week later in the year. Finally please remember to contact me regarding any news you may have. I can’t write it if you don’t send it! My e-mail is clare29051@btinternet.com or telephone (01305)871931  

Anyone for Tennis?

8:23pm Tuesday 7th May 2013

CATTISTOCK Lawn Tennis Club will be holding a Coffee Morning at 10.30am on Saturday May 18. The event takes place in the Savill Hall, Cattistock, and stalls will include ‘New to You’ clothes, cakes, spring plants, bring and buy, photographs, a raffle and refreshments. Everyone is welcome. Please come along and give your support.

Best Garden Competition

3:57pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

Green fingered gardening enthusiasts take note:- 3Zone Neighbourhood Panel supported by Synergy Housing is running a gardens competition this year. Residents of Littlemoor, Springfield, Upwey and Dorchester are eligible, you do not have to be a Synergy tenant as long as you live in Zone 3. There will be four categories: Small garden; Large garden; Basket/Container/ Communal spaces. Judging will take place at the end of July in time for presentation of prizes at this year’s Fantastic Family Fun Day on Saturday 17th August. There will be an award for the winner and runner up in each category and garden vouchers for the overall winner. To enter, just register your interest by phoning Jan on 01305 834126 and leave your details. Start digging! <.li>

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