CERNE ABBAS NEW Meeting Room: The improved, enlarged meeting room is already in use and has been receiving excellent feedback.

Its audio-visual facilities have been updated and light refreshments can now be served independently.

It is air-conditioned and can happily accommodate up to 60 people.

The room is called “The Jubilee Meeting Room” and it has been formally opened by Lord Digby.

For more information on the Village Hall and its facilities visit www.cerneabbasvillagehall.org.uk.

BUCKLAND NEWTON A FUN Village Tea Party is taking place on Sunday, September 30.

2012 is and has been a year of fantastic events, the Queen’s Jubilee, the Olympics but let’s not forget everyone else out there who plays a specific role…in the community!

This party is to celebrate national events but also to pay joyful thanks to all those who have made a difference throughout the year or have achieved something special.

Come and join in, bring a plate of food and point others to something – or somebody – who is worth celebrating!

The party takes place in the Village Hall and starts at 4pm.

Entertainment will be provided by the band “Equinox”, complete with party pieces, balloons and a wind-up gramophone!

All are welcome, please register your interest as soon as possible by calling Jane Hildred on 01300 345850 or e-mailing foodskillsdirect@aol.com.

WATERCOLOUR Classes: These classes will continue to be held on Wednesday afternoons and are now quite popular.

These classes are ideal for the more experienced enthusiast but also the eager beginner.

Why not come along and enjoy quality tuition and a fun atmoshphere?

Contact Lynda on 01305 871178 for more information.

CONSERVATION in action: Another Conservation Action Day is taking place on Sunday, October 7.

The day at Lankham Bottom Reserve will commence at 10am and end around 4pm.

This is a joint venture of gorse and thorn shrub clearance with the Dorset Countryside Volunteers.

Feel free to join in whatever time you can and bring a picnic lunch.

Baked potatoes and soup may be available as well.

For more information and directions contact Nigel Spring on 01963 23559 or 07981 776767.

Why not visit www.dorsetbutterflies.com.

CERNE VALLEY CONFIRMATION/BAPTISM Group: A small group of young people and one adult will be preparing for Confirmation.

They are welcoming anyone who would like to join them in their journey.

Maybe you missed out on baptism/christening when you were young or you would like to “confirm” again the promises that were made on your behalf?

Contact Jonathan Still, Vicar of the Benefice on 01300 341251 or e-mail him on cernevicar@gmail.com.