CERNE VALLEY A NEW editor for The Newsletter is needed for next year.

The Newsletter is distributed around the benefice of Buckland Newton, Cerne Abbas, Godmanstone and Minterne Magna, with eleven copies and printing deadlines each year.

This is a role for two individuals ideally and a responsible, but very rewarding task as Up to forty contributors supply copy and photographs for nineteen editorial pages each month.

The current editors are looking to retire next year and would of course provide all the necessary assistance during the hand-over period.

Is this something that could be of interest to you and a welcome challenge?

If so, dial 01300 341158 for an informal chat in the first instance.

SYDLING ST. NICHOLAS SCOTTISH Dancing: Have you previously danced in Sydling or live in or around the area and would like to give it a try?

The Sydling Scottish Dancing team has relocated and teamed up with Charminster and has been made to feel very welcome.

Sessions take place every Tuesday from 7:30pm – 10pm, the cost is £ 1 per person whic7 h includes refreshments.

Come and join in if you like, beginners are very welcome.

For further details and transport options call Lesley or Clive Horn on 01300 341996.

PRE-SCHOOL: The Pre-School is going from strength to strength and in the coming weeks the children will be involved in lots of creative activities.

There will also be emphasis on literacy and maths in innovative and fun ways.

Are you considering enrolling your child?

If so, you may want to join the next “stay-and-play” session for new parents and children on Friday, December 14.

Just turn up, no need to book.

If you would like to find out more about the pre-school don’t hesitate to contact Neetu or Janine on 07944 830370.

CERNE ABBAS DULCIMA are a group of seven women who will be performing a “Concert by Candlelight” at St. Mary’s Church.

This very atmospheric event will take place on Friday, December 7 at 7:30pm.

Dulcima will be joined by The Gravellers, a local all-male a capella choir.

The concert will consist of a wide variety of music to literally suit all tastes.

Proceeds from the concert will go to the newly formed charitable body “Friends of St. Mary’s” whose aim it is to keep and improve the building for everyone’s benefit.

Tickets cost £ 7 per person (which includes canapés and a drink) and are available from Margaret McLeod on 01258 863668 or Caroline Manson on 01300 341341 or alternatively from Cerne Abbas Stores.

BUCKLAND NEWTON BUTTERFLY Conservation: A Brown Hairstreak Egg Search and Conservation Action Day takes place at Alners Gorse Reserve on Sunday, December 9.

This will be accompanied by the regular scrub management work.

The day starts as usual at 10am and lasts until 4pm.

Brown Hairstreak eggs are relatively easy to spot and count and as the butterflies are very elusive this is an important exercise.

Training will be given, the egg search will be carried out on Rooksmoor Common.

For further information call Nigel Spring on 01963 23559 or 07981 776767.