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Villagers resigned to their fete On the borders of Dorset and Wiltshire, just off the A303 near Wincanton, the villagers of Pen Selwood are preparing for their 66th traditional village fete on Saturday, August 14 from midday. And it is promised there will be something for everyone. Pen’s famous White Elephant Stalls are set to groan under the weight of a host of high quality donations, including glassware sets, vintage cheese dishes and a selection of wicker baskets and the pre-loved clothing stall will have rails of fashion. Parking is available on the adjacent field – perfect for stowing away those finds! A barbecue will be stoked for the event and a beer tent will be well stocked with Pimms, Prosecco, draught ales and lagers, cider and wine. Children can brush up on
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Young bookworms will be joined by giant millipedes, tree frogs, cockroaches and even snakes, as part of Dorset Libraries’ summer reading challenge. As part of their Wild World Heroes event, the libraries will be hosting animal encounter sessions. Children will get to see exotic animals up close, and the chance to learn about the creatures from the rangers at Zoolab. Numbers are strictly limited at the participating venues, which include Gillingham and Sherborne libraries.
Tea in the Garden SETTING OUT OUR STALL: Pen Selwood village fete promises something for everyone
their circus skills or play traditional games and there will be a tombola and coconut shy. And of course, no fete is complete without a cake stall, teas and book and plants and produce stalls.
Proceeds of the Fete will be divided between St Michael’s Church and the Pen Selwood Community Association. n For more information go to penselwood.co.uk
Gussage St Michael is holding a Teas in the Garden event to raise funds for its church roof from 2-5pm on Saturday, July 31. The event, at Linden Grove, by kind invitation of Vic and Helen Hatton, will offer plants, produce, and cakes for sale.
Announcements NOTICES GOODS VEHICLE OPERATOR’S LICENCE Autoworx Recovery Ltd of Valley Road, Tarrant Gunville, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8JN is applying for a license to use, Hammetts Farm, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8BU as an operating centre for 2x Goods vehicle and 2x Trailer. Owners or occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centre who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6NF, stating their reasons, within 21 days of this notice. Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice. A guide to making representations is available from the traffic commissioner’s office.
ENGAGEMENT ZACHERY PEARCE & AMBER CORBETT Congratulations on your engagement we wish you every happiness with all our love Mum and Dad Corbett
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IN MEMORIAM CHARLES LEONARD RILEY (LEN) Passed away on the 21.7.19. Two years ago you passed away, But you still walk beside me every day, Unseen, unheard you are always there, Still loved, still missed so very dear. With loving memories. Ann.
DOUGLAS TOMLINSON Friends of Doug, please join us to raise a glass to him on 31st July at midday at Malthouse Cottage Tel 01747 840519
A MEMORIAL TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF MALCOLM DUNNING Will be held on Monday August 2nd at 1pm. St. Mary`s Church, Hermitage. DT2 7BB. All Welcome (Bright Clothing please!). Flowers or Donations to Weldmar Hospice, Dorchester, DT1 2SL
FRIENDS OF THE LATE KEN TILLBROOK Martin (Son) would like to invite you to the White Lion in Bourton on Sat 24th July from 2pm for a gathering to remember Ken and have one last beer on him!
LANGDON VERONICA HELEN Remembering you on your birthday the 25th of July, the seventh one since you were so suddenly taken from me. With all of my love, until we meet again, your ever loving husband Richard xx
