Film in The Hall
From September to April on every second and fourth Thursday come to the Village Hall to watch a film. We try to ensure a mix of popular and less well-known films with the occasional foreign-language oeuvre also.
Bar at 7.30, film at 8.00.
For more information and a list of films that we will be showing.
Contact: Lynne Nicholls 858964
Sarah & Neil Houghton 857260
Begins 27th September with a blockbuster
Spetisbury Festival 2019
Now is the time to become a Friend Of The Festival. A donation of £20 will provide some start-up funds and will also entitle you and a guest to enjoy the forthcoming season of films.
Coffee and Cake in the Church
On the first and third Mondays of each month come and enjoy home-made cake and coffee in Spetisbury Church from 10-11.30 am. All are welcome.
Do you fancy a freshly made, home-baked cake without having to do it yourself? The two Lisas at BethellBridge Bakery offer really delicious coffee, chocolate, lemon curd, lemon drizzle and Victoria sponge cakes for only £6 - many other types available on request.
You can pick up your pre-ordered cake on Thursdays at the Corn Exchange indoor market in Blandford or from Lisa's home in Salisbury Street, Blandford.
They also provide buffets, birthday and wedding cakes, Dorset hampers, cupcakes, business lunches, cream teas and funeral teas.
Order on bethellbridge@gmx.com or phone 07762 497 776 or 07557 643 572.
Website www.bethellbridge.co.uk
Advanced French Conversation Classes
French Classes on Wednesday mornings, held in The Committee Room at the Village Hall 10-11am. Level is post-GCSE, cost £7 an hour, pay as you go.
If interested, phone Frances Aspinall and have a chat. 01258 857262
or email nevillesurmer@aol.com
Spetisbury Occasional Dramatic Society (SODS)
SODS is a slightly ramshackle amdram group whose object is to make you laugh.
There are three productions a year:
the Pantomime, starting production in October, performing over two weekends at the end of January and beginning of February
- Sods in Summer, production generally in June/July
- Harvest Supper in late September
Details for read-throughs, tickets and performances sent out as emails from this website – sign up here
Newcomers welcome onstage and backstage.
Contact Derek Ritchie
wdrit@yahoo.com or Lynne Nicholls
email@april.go-plus.net
Marcia’s Market, Clapcotts Farm, Spetisbury
Clapcotts Farm, Spetisbury, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 9DF
For a full range of locally sourced produce from farms, farmers' markets and producers. Milk & dairy produce, vegetables & salads, fresh meat, fish & free range eggs, bread & bakery products, preserves & condiments.
Every 2nd Sunday of the month March - October Covered Market/Car Boot at 11am
Every 3rd Sunday of the month Magpie Auctions Poultry & General Auction from 10am
Dog Training in The Village Hall
Monday evenings from 7pm - Dog Training Sessions, from puppy to adult: Cherry Fricker 01258 857678
Friday evenings - Positive, reward-based dog classes:
Liz Hughes liziz77@hotmail.co.uk or call: 07449 919 707
Bell Ringing
Bell Ringers practise every Wednesday evening between 7.30 and 9.00 pm. They always welcome anyone who wishes to learn from scratch or those who want to return to bell ringing after a break.
There are six good bells in the tower at Spetisbury and they are rung from the ground floor, so you do not have to climb a narrow spiral staircase as you have to do in some churches . We normally ring with those who are available on Sunday mornings or at weddings in the church if asked to do so. Some of the bell ringers go to other churches and can take those who like to get around a bit, meet new people and see other beautiful church buildings.
YOU WILL BE WELCOMED IF YOU WISH TO JOIN US
AND SHOULD CONTACT:-
The Tower Captain: Jodie Miller
Tel. 01258 858561/07719 996784
jodie.ann.miller@btinternet.com
Or Tower Secretary : Chris Isaac Tel 01258 857759
isaac.eagles@googlemail.com
Twinning Association
The Spetisbury/Le Vast Twinning Association was formed in the late 1980s and is still going strong. Le Vast is a pretty little village on the banks of the Saire River, about 25 minutes' drive from Cherbourg. We take turns to visit each other every year for a weekend when we will stay with our hosts and be entertained by them. In 2018 the French came to Spetisbury and it was our turn to accommodate and entertain them.
Over the years strong friendships have formed between families and people often visit one another outside of the organised twinning weekends. There is absolutely no need to speak any French! Several of our French twins speak some English but it is surprising how much can be conveyed in 'Franglais' and sign language, especially after a glass or two of wine!
We always welcome new members and would especially encourage families with young children to join us. The annual subscription is £10 per adult with school-age children free.
For more information please contact Andi Cheesley (andrea.cheesley@hotmail.co.uk), Lynne Nicholls (lynne@april.go-plus.net)., or
Frances Aspinall (nevillesurmer@aol.com)
Beavers/Cubs/Scouts
- Beavers aged 6-8 years - Fridays 5.30-6.45 pm Spetisbury School
- Cubs aged 8-10½ years - Mondays 6-7.30 pm Spetisbury School
Contact Pete Haines 07584297115 or 01258 720052 sigmapete@gmail.com - Blandford Scouts 10½-14 years Wednesdays 7 - 8.30 pm Blandford Scout hut
- Rainbows contact Elizabeth Pickering 01258 456156