Sat 17 May
10.00am | Cake Sale
There will be a " Bring and Buy" Cake Stall on the Tippling Philosopher car park. The proceeds will fund the Tombola stall at the Church fete in July. The planned date is Saturday 17th May at 10.00am.
Look out for the poster nearer the time.
| Tippling Philosopher Car Park | Contact: Mrs Vilya Scott Parish Secretary
Telephone: 01963 250326
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| Sat 17 May | Milborne Port Gardening Club
On May 17th there will be a Plant Sale outside the Town Hall in Milborne Port. Donations of plants essential in aid of club funds so please remember the Garden Club when you are sowing seeds and dividing plants this Spring. | Outside the Town Hall | Contact: Marguerite Saunders
Telephone: 01963 250555
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Sun 18 May
10.30 am | Visiting speaker Phil Brayshaw
A friendly and welcoming church. If you are visiting us for the first time, we shall give you a very warm welcome and hope you will feel at home as we worship God and listen to his Word.
For further information, please contact Tom Oaks 01963 250577 | Steps, North Street | Contact: Sheila
Telephone: 01963 250494 (Steps)
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Mon 19 May
5-30pm - 9pm. | Henstridge & Milborne Port Youth Project
Are you a youngster who wants to set up a youth group/activities in your community? If so we're here to help you have more fun and set up exciting projects inyour area. Come have a chat/fun and games with us in our cafe on the Streetwise Bus. All Ages welcome. Timings:- 5-30pm - 9pm.
Youth Project Dates.
19th May Village Hall Car-park Milborne Port.
28th May Virginia Ash Car-park Henstridge.
2nd June Virginia Ash Car-park Henstridge.
9th June Village Hall Car-park Milborne Port. | Village Hall Car-park Milborne Port. | Telephone: 023 8086 0320
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Tue 20 May
7.30pm. | Full Council Meeting
The Full Council next meets on Tuesday 20th May in the evening. Mrs J Freeman the (Parish Clerk) is available on a Tuesday or Friday mornings at the Town Hall. | Milborne Port Town Hall | Contact: Mrs J Freeman Parish Clerk
Telephone: 01963 251268
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Tue 20 May
7.30pm | A Free Talk on Legal matters
A free talk on Legal matters - Wills, Pensions, Equity Release, Inheritance etc.
Given by MacLachan Solicitors of Sherborne - Completely Free. Exceptional opportunity for Legal Advice on matters important to all. OPEN to EVERYONE! Not just Legion Members. | Church House, Bath Road, Milborne Port | Telephone: 01963 250509
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| Sat 24 May - Sun 08 June | Dorset Arts Weeks
Dorset Arts Weeks – studios & workshops open to the public. | All areas of Dorset | Telephone: 01935 815341
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Sun 25 May
10.30 am | Visiting speaker Mike Croney
A friendly and welcoming church. If you live in the village or have recently moved to the area, we hope to see you at one of our services, when we shall give you a very warm welcome. We trust you will feel at home as we worship God and listen to his Word.
Join us for refreshments afterwards. | Steps, North Street | Contact: Sheila Lockyer
Telephone: 01963 250494 (Steps)
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Mon 26 May
10.00 am - 6.00 pm | Sherborne Castle Country Fair, Retriever Event & Rare Breeds Show.
A full day packed with fun activities and displays, animal agility to clay pigeon shoot, dragon boat racing, driving carriages. Trade stands, Food Hall, Crafts Courtyard - all in the grounds of Sherborne Castle. | Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne. | Contact: Sherborne Castle Country Fair Committee
Telephone: 01749 813 899
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Wed 28 May - Sat 31 May
0900 - 1830 | Royal Bath & West of England Show
There's so much more that you think at the Royal Bath & West Show. Offering a perfect and inspirational day out for all the family. For details and advance booking visit our website.
| The Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN | Contact: Martha Harley
Telephone: 01749 822200
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Sat 31 May
11:00am - 5:30pm | Medieval Pageant
Fun for all the family : Medieval Battle, Falconry, Crafts, Living History, Jesters, Belly Dancing, Jousting, Home Cooked food and Bar, and Musical Entertainment.
(In aid of Wessex Ambulance Service and King Arthur's School Music Dept)
Adults £4.50, Children £3.00, and Family (up to 3 children) £12.00) .
| Templecombe | Telephone: 01935 815341
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| Sat 24 May - Sun 08 June | Dorset Arts Weeks
Dorset Arts Weeks – studios & workshops open to the public. | All areas of Dorset | Telephone: 01935 815341
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Mon 02 June
10.00 am - 12.00 noon | Good News Library Van
The Good News Library Van will visit Steps on the first Monday of each month, during coffee shop hours 10.00 am to 12.00 noon.
It will bring a wide variety of Christian books, CDs and videos and provides a good opportunity for you to come along, browse through their selection, chat to friends and have a cup of coffee. | Steps, North Street | Contact: Sheila Lockyer
Telephone: 01963 250494 (Steps)
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Fri 06 June
11:30 | Grand Opening
A date for your diary - The Opening of the Refurbished Waterwheel Museum at Castleton in Sherborne will be by invitation only for those who have made donations. We are delighted that Oliver Letwin will our guest of honour for this event. The normal open days begin on the second Sunday in May (i.e. before the 6 June event).
| Waterwheel at Castleton | Contact: Geoff Ward
Telephone: 01963 250206
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| Tue 10 June | Milborne Port Gardening Club
June's event is an afternoon visit to East Lambrook Gardens. Come along and enjoy!
| East Lambrook Gardens. | Contact: Marguerite Saunders
Telephone: 01963 250555
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| Sat 14 June - Sun 15 June | SOUTH WEST MODEL RAILWAY SHOW
A major new event. Following the success of the Museum's two annual model shows, we are introducing a new show aimed purely at the model railway enthusiast. Supported by manufacturers Hornby and Peco, the show will take place over two days and in addition to numerous trade stands, the Show will feature some of the UK's most impressive layouts including the 40 ft long Tarrant Valley and the 59 ft long layout by the Westford modellers Group. Advance tickets for the Model Railway show can be purchased by going online to the museum's website www.fleetairarm.com six weeks prior to the event or from the Museum's Ticket Office.
(Please note that June 14/15 are two of five days in 2008 when those with Gift Aid passes will not be given free entry) | Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS | Telephone: 01935 842614
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| Sun 15 June | Father's Day Outing
If you are wondering how to say thanks to the 'Best Dad in the World' then why not bring him along to the Museum for a day out he'll really love. Not only will he be able to go on Concorde and see the award winning aircraft carrier experience, he'll also see the South West Model Railway Show.
| Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS | Contact: The Marketing Department
Telephone: 01935 842638
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Fri 20 June - Sun 22 June
Doors open at 7.00 pm on Friday 20th June. | A Christian Celebration in the Heart of Blackmore Vale
C e l e b r a t e: Bringing together the Christians of the Blackmore Vale to celebrate and proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord. A weekend event with speakers, praise, worship, testimonies, etc and the opportunity to book a full-English breakfast and an evening meal on the Saturday. £2 Registration; Registration + both meals @ £12.
Organised by Pete Duke, Leader of Gillingham Community Church. Call Pete on 01747 821499 or visit www.gillinghamcommunitychurch.co.uk Taking part in the event are:-
John Gaughan of Herman's Hermits; Andrew Leakey; Andre Kempen and Derek Virgin.
Supported by: Milborne Port Christian Fellowship. Further Details: Application Form from Jacquie Dakin at Steps or direct from John Bryant, Hillview House, The Common, Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 ORT. | The Exchange, Sturminster Newton | Contact: Sheila Lockyer
Telephone: 01963 250494 (Steps)
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Fri 20 June
11.00am - 17.30pm | Foresters Friendly Society
We are organising a Mystery Tour on Friday 20th June 2008. We will be leaving at 11.00am and returning at about 5.30pm approx. Cost £6.50 for each person. We do have some seats left if interested please telephone the number given.
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| Sun 29 June | The Living Memories Day
This free Family Learning Event will provide an opportunity for visitors to exchange and discover memories and to learn how to record family memories in various forms; written, photographic, audio, moving images, family object collections, blogs etc. Guidance will be available for those wishing to understand or interpret a relative's service career. Emphasis will be given to the value of inter-generational exchange; from old to young and vice versa. The event will publicise the stories collected, involve the veterans already recorded and perhaps, find new sources for recording.
The Memory Collection
If you would like to contribute to our living memories archive please contact Julia Hodson. | Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS | Contact: Julia Hodson (Head of Visitor Services )
Telephone: 01935 842620
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| Sat 05 July | YEOVILTON AIR DAY
Yeovilton Air Day will be a stunning day for the aviation enthusiast. Air Day ticket holders will be given discounted entry to the Museum. Tickets for Air Day can be purchased in advance through the Museum, Tel: 01935 842616. (Please note that Air Day is not organised directly by the Museum and therefore Season Ticket holders to the Museum are not eligible for free entry to Air Day. Sorry. Please also note that July 5th is one of five days in 2008 when those with Gift Aid passes will not be given free entry) | Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS | Telephone: 01935 842616
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Sun 06 July
11.00 am | Cancer Research UK 'Race for Life'.
Cancer Research UK 5k ladies charity fun run. Charity fund raising run through the beautiful parklands and grounds of the Sherborne Castle Estates. | Sherborne Castle | Contact: Sherborne Castle -
Telephone: 01935 813 182
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| Sat 12 July | Church Fete
Church Fete - New Date
This very special occasion and will now be held on Saturday 12th July 2008, so save the date and make a note in your diaries now! For more information contact Mrs Vilya Scott the Parish Secretary on Tuesday or Thursday mornings at the Church House Office or telephone 01963 250326.
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| Sun 10 August | DALEK INVASION!
Prepare to have the living daylights scared out of you! Only the brave should visit the Museum on Aug 10th. The security staff at RNAS Yeovilton have been placed on a state of high alert as we have been advised that a full army of twelve Daleks led by the dreaded Black Dalek and accompanied by menacing Cyber Men and Ice Warriors plan to invade the Museum and terrorise the public. A Dr Who exhibition will be on display with a Tardis, Davros and K9 among the exhibits. Throughout the Museum, Dr Who Traders and enthusiasts will be on hand and there will even be an opportunity to
attend "An Audience with a Dalek" when visitors can ask some of the better behaved Daleks the questions on everyone's mind for example "How do you get up stairs".
Children are encouraged to arrive in Sci-Fi fancy dress and normal admission prices will apply. The Museum will open at 10.00am
| Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS | Telephone: 01935 842638
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Sat 06 September
To be confirmed | Junior Duathlon
Part of IRONMAN UK. A chance for 8 - 14 year olds to fulfil their own 'Ironman' dreams | Sherborne Castle | Telephone: 01935 813 182
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Sun 07 September
6.00 am start | IRONMAN UK Triathlon
International sporting event with 1,500 competitors from around the world for the (2.4m swim, 112m bike, 26.2m run). The Castle holds the lake swim, the 'transition' stages and is main centre for event activity, whilst bike and run courses throughout Dorset countryside. | Sherborne Castle | Contact: IRONMAN UK
Telephone: 01935 813 812
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| Tue 09 September | Tour of Britain 2008 is launched
Tour of Britain 2008 is launched. The 2008 Tour of Britain was launched today at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden where a full house heard Tour of
Britain CEO Hugh Roberts unveil plans for the biggest event to date. The 8 day race will begin on the 7th September in the heart of London with a race around an 8.5km circuit that will be covered 10 times. From there the riders will work their way around the country over the next 7 days before finishing in Liverpool on 14th Novemeber.
The full race itinerary is:
7th September: The TfL London stage
8th September: Milton Keynes - Newbury
9th September: Chard - Burnham-on-Sea
10th September: Worcester - Stoke on Trent
11th September: Kingston-upon-Hull - Dalby Forest
12th September: Darlington - NewcastleGateshead
13th September: Glasgow - Dumfries & Galloway
14th September: Blackpool - Liverpool The 2008 Tour of Britain serves up a varied menu of challenges for the 96 riders who line up in London on 7th September and the winner of the Yellow Jersey in Liverpool will have to be versatile and tactically aware as well as strong in order to prevail over his rivals
Stage 3 – The South West
Our first ever visit to Somerset last year was one of the showpiece stages of the 07 race. The dramatic terrain proved to be the backdrop for some equally dramatic racing and this years South West stage in Somerset and North Devon should be no different as the riders tackle a route from Chard through to Burnham on Sea for our first ever coastal Tour of Britain stage finish!
| Chard - Burnham-on-Sea | Contact: The Tour of Britain Office
Telephone: 0870 112 8650
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| Fri 19 December | Womens Institute
New Members and Visitors are always welcome. Please contact Hon. Secretary Mrs. M. Lock for more details or join us on a Friday for coffee or come to one of our meetings. We look forward to meeting and welcoming you. For further information on any of the WI activities.
Evening Meetings: Start at 7.30 p.m. Activities include:
Coffee Mornings – every Friday 10.30 to 12 noon
Cake and preserve etc sale – last Friday of each month
Scabble Group – meet every Monday at 2pm in WI room
Craft Group – meet every Wednesday at 2pm in WI room
Various trips to such places as the theatre, gardens and places of interest are frequently organised.
| WI Room Milborne Port Town Hall | Contact: Hon. Secretary: Mrs. M. Lock
Telephone: 01963 250433
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