Events listed are correct as we go to press but we advise checking with organisers before attending any event as the Covid-19 situation may change.
What’s On WHAT’S ON
Charity LANGPORT Volunteers required! Langport Red Cross Shop urgently needs new volunteers to help out. It need not be a huge commitment – most volunteer between once a month and twice a week – and working hours are very flexible. Open every morning (except Sunday) from 10.00am to 12.00 noon. Do pop in one morning and give it the once-over. For more information, contact Chris Cox, group leader, on 01458 273085, 07963 689699 or cox. cj@btinternet.com. SHERBORNE School Readers Required! The Schoolreaders charity provides volunteers to listen to children read in primary schools, at no cost to the school. No experience needed, just a good command of the English language and a spare hour or two a week in term time. Illiteracy affects all areas of life! If willing to help, please complete the online application at www.schoolreaders.org or call the Schoolreaders team on 01234 924111. Volunteer drivers required! Sherborne Voluntary Ambulance (SVA) provides transport for older local residents, to take them on regular shopping trips, on day excursions, and to attend regular local events such as the RVS lunch club sessions. All drivers are volunteers. The chairman of the SVA board of
We are always keen to buy antique silver and old Sheffield plate at current prices Please telephone or call into the shop
01935 816828 38 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE DORSET DT9 3PX enquiries@henrywillis.co.uk www.henrywillis.co.uk
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trustees is a local doctor who is passionate about using the ambulance, aka the Red Bus, to encourage older people, still fearful of leaving their homes, to get out and enjoy themselves! If interested and have a few hours to spare each week, please contact John Miller on 01935 873784 or at denis70john@ sky.com. Clean licence and D1 category required. For more information, see the SVA Facebook page. YEOVIL On Sunday 24 April, the popular St Margaret’s Hospice Charity Cycle Ride is back – bigger and better than ever! There are brand-new routes for 2022 taking cyclists through the beautiful Somerset scenery. Cyclists can choose either the 100-mile circular route starting at the Yeovil Hospice or the 35-mile route starting at the Taunton Hospice. The event starts at 8.00am and finishes at 6.00pm, and is sponsored by Bicycle Chain. £30 registration fee. For more information and to register, visit www.st-margaretshospice.org.uk/cycle-ride. Ukraine SIAB Appeal Somerset-based charity, School in a Bag (SIAB), has launched an appeal to get SchoolBags to children who are having to flee their home country of Ukraine. SIAB works with two existing charity partners, the Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline Charity and Te Aud Romania, at the forefront of the Ukrainian crisis. Through direct links with these charities, SIAB knows exactly where the SchoolBags will go and what will be required over the coming weeks/months. To donate directly or to set up a fundraiser to help raise even more, go to www.schoolinabag. org/campaign/ukraine-crisisappeal. For more information,
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Trains, cars and lorries, soldiers, etc Britains, Dinky, Corgi, Hornby, Meccano, Tri-ang, etc
01935 816072 (07527 074343) Pastimes of Sherborne, 3 Westbury (in front of the Abbey)
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please contact Zoë Fox on 01935 849160 or zoe.fox@ schoolinabag.org. Yeovil Hospital Charity Appeal The total raised for construction of the new Breast Cancer Unit is now over £2,092,000. However, the charity still needs to find another £400,000, therefore it is continuing its appeal for unwanted/broken watches and jewellery. The charity also gives talks about the appeal and what happens to the jewellery and watches – these are proving very popular. To donate to the appeal or for more information about the talks, please call Maggie (Breast Cancer Appeal Volunteer) on 01963 250108.
Coffee Morning COMPTON DUNDON Every first Wednesday from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at Compton Dundon Meadway Hall Meeting Room, there is a coffee morning. Coffee, tea, cakes and chat for everyone! MARTOCK Every last Friday from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at Martock Parish Hall, there is a coffee morning. Coffee and homemade cakes. Everyone welcome! QUEEN CAMEL Every second Tuesday from 10.30am to 12.00 noon at the Memorial Hall is the Village Cafe. Enjoy good coffee, tea and cake. Book and jigsaw exchange. It’s an opportunity to meet friends and make new ones. SHERBORNE Every Thursday from 10.00am to 11.30am at Cheap Street Church Hall is Coffee Time. Everyone welcome. SOMERTON On Saturday 21 May from 10.30am to 12.30pm at ACEarts, there is a fundraising coffee morning. Enjoy the new exhibition, a slice of delicious home-made cake and fresh coffee or tea.
SOUTH PETHERTON Every last Wednesday from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at The David Hall, there is a coffee morning. Pop in for a cuppa and a chat. Look around the book and bric-a-brac stalls and, more often than not, listen to some live music. Free entry. A ‘Support the Hall’ event. WEST CAMEL Every Thursday from 9.15am to 11.15am at The Davis Hall, there is a coffee morning. There will be the usual tea, coffee and cake. Bread and cakes from The Bakery A303 are on sale, also charity cards and sometimes plants and local produce, plus post office facilities. Free entry. WINCANTON On Saturday 14 May from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at St Peter and St Paul Parish Church, there is a coffee morning and plant sale. Cakes, books and raffle. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 01963 824503. YEOVIL Every Thursday from 10.00am to 12.00 noon at Yeovil Baptist Church, opposite the library, there is a coffee morning. At ‘Jacob’s Well’, hot and cold drinks are served, along with a delicious array of home-made cakes, scones and other goodies. Outdoor seating area available. Entry free. A warm welcome guaranteed!
Fair QUEEN CAMEL On Monday 2 May from 10.00am to 3.00pm at The Playing Fields is the May Day Vintage and Makers Fair. There will be handmade cards, ceramics, jewellery, fudge and chocolate, as well as vintage clothing, furniture, records, and a classic car display. Refreshments include wood-fired pizzas from Ethic Street Pizza and a barbecue, plus cream teas and a cake stall. Monies raised will help replace the children’s play equipment. If traders or classic car owners would like to attend the fair, please email Ian Conway at iandn@btinternet.com.
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