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Scout cooks make a meal of it!

Three of the scout team (l to r)  Josh “Squashie” Purslow, Toby De Kretsa and Poppy Richard with their beautifully prepared table

11:12am Tuesday 16th March 2010

Congratulations are due to to the cooking team of the Weymouth East Scouts who meet in the Scutt Hall.

Coffee and conversation helps the Sutton Poyntz Society

(From right) Rita Riley and Pam Dawson-Hollis admire the work of Brenda Pennington of Gemini Creations

12:18pm Tuesday 9th March 2010

The Sutton Poyntz coffee morning at the Mission Hall allowed another chance to meet friends old and new over a cup of coffee. It also posed the difficult question of what to choose from the array of delicious homemade cakes on offer!

History Society makes history with inaugural meeting

From left Dot Emblen, Caroline Crisp, Peter Sheaves, Louise Sheaves, Sarah Harbige and Bill Egerton

11:22am Tuesday 2nd March 2010

The Mission hall was full to capacity for the inaugural meeting of the Sutton Poyntz History Society.

Singing helps to keep the memory active in Preston

1:41pm Tuesday 23rd February 2010

It has been known for a long time that singing is good for us, even if, like me you don’t have much of a singing voice.

Children’s hospice benefits from local generosity

Graham Embley presents the cheque to Linda Jones of Julia's House, watched by (from left to right), Maureen Morris (Art Group), Gill Caddy (Village Lunch), Anthea Heathershaw (Chair, Mission Hall Trust), Barbara Clements (Claire Clements Trust), John Bell

5:51pm Monday 15th February 2010

Late last year the Sutton Poyntz Mission Hall Trust asked the Sutton Poyntz Society if it would be prepared to supply and pay for a village Christmas tree for the outdoor carol service.

Art Group display at Coffee Morning

Barbara Harrison, Maureen Morris, Sara Knight, Linda Walsh and Pat Bellis with some of their paintings

9:13am Sunday 7th February 2010

The latest Sutton Poyntz coffee morning at the Mission Hall was attended by over 60 people, who enjoyed the opportunity to meet friends old and new over a cup of coffee and slice of homemade cake.

Preston Village Market raises nearly £1000 for charity

3:21pm Tuesday 2nd February 2010

The December Preston Christmas Market was held in a festive and welcoming atmosphere which was reflected in the £148 which was raised for the two charities of the day, Cry and Chickerell Primary School.

Preston’s Premier Pantomime Group to perform Arabian Nights – oh yes they are!

Darrin holding a lamp which has yet to be made, and Andy in his high heels!

7:20pm Monday 25th January 2010

In order to find out what is going on in and around Preston an intrepid reporter sometimes has to take great personal risks, so on Sunday afternoon, disguised as a pantomime horse, I crept quietly into the Village Hall.

Coffee at the Spice Ship helps a good cause

Tim prepares the coffees from behind the bar!

11:05pm Monday 18th January 2010

Recently the Rev Tim West hosted a coffee morning in the Spice Ship pub to raise funds for the Weymouth and Portland Breast Cancer Group.

Christmas activities in Preston raise festive cheer

Some of the entries in the Christmas hat competition

10:13am Monday 11th January 2010

Preston Ladies Circle held their Christmas Party at the Village Hall. They were entertained by the Crossways Handbell Ringers, who played a delightful medley of Christmas music which was ideally suited to the melodious bells.



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