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n Friday January 28. Blandford and District u3a: 2pm at Durweston Village Hall: Christopher Legrand on ‘Salzburg: architecture and music’. Details 01258 628079
n Bingo on Friday January 28 at the Royal British Legion Hall, Coppice Street, Shaftesbury. Doors open 6.45pm. Eyes down: 7.30pm. Light refreshments and raffle. Proceeds to the Poppy Appeal. Please bring a mask
n The Castle Cary Cafe Scientifique: February 8. Discovering and Developing New Cancer Treatments: Matthew D Lloyd, Senior Lecturer Dept of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Bath discusses his work which has been funded by Prostate Cancer UK, Cancer Research UK and other charities. Such research exploits differences between diseased and normal cells and in particular explores the role of specific enzymes in driving aggressive cancerous developments. This leads to potential treatments focused around blocking the action of these enzymes and the methods used to identify agents to do this are discussed. Further information from Colleen Bower on 07375 890751 or markethouse.bookings@ castle-cary.co.uk
n The Grange Hotel, Oborne near Sherborne is set to host a Steve Knightley gig on Thursday, February 17. Steve Knightley is an English singer, songwriter and acoustic musician. Since 1992 he has been one half of folk/roots duo Show of Hands along with Phil Beer. Tickets are £19 each and available from obornefolkmusic@ gmail.com or 07866 933736.
n Following a successful series of Christmas Carol Concerts, The Stanchester Quire, will be meeting once again on February 7 at 7.30pm in the David Hall, South Petherton. The choir will be learning songs of ‘hardship, hope and humour’ collected from or written about agriculture and the countryside in the South West of England. The musical director is Eddie Upton, the holder of the English Folk Dance and Song Society gold badge for services to folk music. Everyone is very welcome, there are no auditions and the ability to read music is not essential music is learnt by ear. And what’s more, the first two weeks are free for newcomers – so why not come and give it a try? Singing is good for the soul! For more details email Bonnie at stanchesterquire1@gmail. com or phone Phil on 07778 119 663.
n The Arts Society Sherborne hosts a talk by Jacob Moss: ‘Treasures of the Fan Museum’ on February 2 at 3pm and 7pm at the Digby Hall, Hound Street. Celebrating the history of fans and fanmaking, the museum houses an extensive collection of fans from around the world, including some contemporary examples
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n David Hall, South Petherton. www.thedavidhall. org.uk. January 26, 10am Coffee Morning. Pop in for a cup of real coffee and a chat. Look around the book and bric-a-brac stalls and listen to some live music. January 28, 8pm. Petherton Picture Show presents Cruella (12A) 2021. A liveaction prequel feature film following a young Cruella de Vil. January 29, 8pm. The Churchfitters. The three flamboyant characters that make up Churchfitters present their uplifting and entertaining show with a unique dynamism and describe their music as ‘Folk Unlimited’. January 30, 7:30pm. Acoustic Night –Donations Only. Do please book ahead rather than, as previously, just turning up and expecting to get a spot. It doesn’t matter if you’re a performer or audience. February 5, 8pm. The Leylines plus support Chris Ostler. The Leylines are a West Country collective with a genre-defying, eclectic sound that ranges from traditional folk to full blown festival rock.
n Motcombe Bridge Club is a small friendly club, which meet on Friday evenings to play duplicate bridge and would love a few more players. While the club cannot offer lessons to complete beginners, members are more than happy to help those people who know the basics of bridge convert to playing duplicate bridge in a club setting. Keith said: “As well as enjoying a competitive, but friendly, evening of cards we also enjoy a cup of tea and coffee, and even a slice of cake from time to time! Bridge is a game for couples, but if there is only one of you in search of a game, contact us anyway and we will try and organise a partner for you.” If you would like the bridge club a try, call Keith on 01747 838890 or email montisacre2014@gmail.com n Coffee Cake and Company at St Gregory’s Church, Marnhull You are invited to ‘Coffee, Cake and Company’, at St Gregory’s Church, every Thursday from 10am to 11am re-starting on 20 January. Everyone is welcome, so why not come along and join us for delicious home-made cake, great coffee and a selection of teas. No charge! Coffee, Cake and Company started
BINGO – CHILD OKEFORD village hall, Friday 21st January. Eyes down 7:30pm
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last year in response to the pandemic and has proved to be an enjoyable social opportunity. The change from Fridays to Thursdays means we can start a bit later in the morning and we look forward to seeing you there.
n Tisbury Churches: Before covid, the local churches of Tisbury arranged for an annual talk by Fr Nicholas King SJ, each on a Gospel. Covid meant his final talk, on John’s Gospel, had to be postponed. Now we hope this will take place on Saturday, February 19 in Tisbury’s Methodist Church (High Street, SP3 6HE). Coffee available from 11am, talk 1130am-1230pm. Subject to covid regulations currently in place. The talk is free but there will be a basket available for donations to cover expenses. (Queries via Fr Robert: 01747 870228)
Do you like singing, and more especially, do you like singing Bach? If the answer is ‘yes’, the Dorset Bach Cantata Club would love to hear from you. This unique choir is looking for new members, to join them for a study weekend of rehearsing and performing There is no audition, and you will find a very warm welcome. The Dorset Bach Cantata Club was founded in 1955, and has been meeting regularly ever since. As the name implies, the DBCC meets to rehearse, study and perform some of the great cycle of cantatas composed by JS Bach. Because this very special choir only meets on three weekends a year (February, May and October) it is ideal for those who already sing regularly, but would also like to experience something a bit different. The choir sings in German, but you do not need to be a German speaker, as help is given with pronunciation and translations are provided. As it is a study weekend rather than for a formal performance the choir sections sing all the arias and recitatives as well as the choruses and chorales. The singers rehearse intensively on Saturday and an invited orchestra joins on Sunday, with an informal performance to friends and family at the end of the afternoon. Some advance preparation will pay dividends, and music is available to download and print for free from the DBCC website. The next weekend is 12 and 13 February 2022, meeting at Sturminster Newton High School, DT10 1DT. The fee for singers is £40 per weekend. The works to be studied are BWV 179 (Siehe zu, dass deine Gottesfurcht) and BWV 186 (Ärgre dich, O Seele, nicht). The weekend will be conducted by Christopher Brown, composer, teacher, Associated Board examiner, and lifelong enthusiast of the music of Bach, as both conductor and singer. Full details are available on the Dorset Bach Cantata Club website https://info073404.wixsite.com>dbcc or by emailing the Secretary at dorsetbach_sec@hotmail.com
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Book a session to make a Willow Bird Feeder to take home. Come and see a professional Basket Weaver in Shaftesbury Library’s Hobbies Season action.
. From Dorset button making to origami, willow weaving and knitting to wool spinning and genealogy, there’s a wealth of new events to mark Shaftesbury Library’s new Hobbies Season. The programme runs from January 15 to February 19 and sees local hobbyists, enthusiasts, professionals and crafts people showcasing samples of their work and interests. A spokesman said: “This is an exciting opportunity for people of all ages to visit the library and have a go!” People can come along to Shaftesbury Library every Saturday morning during Hobbies Season to share the experience and consider starting the year off with something new. The first event, a willow basket weaving/ bird feeder making workshop will be on Saturday January 15 from 10am to 12 noon. It’s open to both children and adults but booking is essential as places are limited. Contact Shaftesbury Library for more information on: 01747 852 256 or shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov. uk
Shaftesbury Library Saturday 15 January 10.00am to 12.00 noon
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Jabs available to all those eligible
By Faith Eckersall
Health and care leaders in Dorset are urging local people to grab their jab now, with increased walk-ins available around the county in the drive to get people triple-jabbed. They say the county has ramped up its covid-19 vaccination programme rapidly, to offer first, second or booster doses to all adults and children who are eligible – and there are now sites offering walk-ins every day. In the first week of the ramped-up programme, staff vaccinated over 68,000 people, up nearly 62 per cent on the previous week. Clinical lead for the Dorset vaccination programme, Dr Andy Rutland, said: “It’s been an amazing effort by the NHS and its partners to make so many more slots available so quickly. I’d urge anyone who needs a first, second or booster dose not to waste any time and come along to see us at a site near you.” Director of Nursing, Therapies and Quality at Dorset HealthCare, Dawn Dawson, said: “Getting your vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others from becoming seriously ill with covid-19. We’d like everyone to go into the New Year with hope and getting your vaccine is an important step towards a safer 2022.” Both adults and children can take up the walk-in offer – children aged 12-15 can attend the three larger centres at King’s Park Hospital, Bournemouth, Sentinel House, Poole and Vespasian House, Dorchester. They must be accompanied by an adult who can give consent for them to be vaccinated. More information from https://www.dorsetccg.nhs. uk/vaccinations/sites/ blackmorevale.net
