Hermitage

Photo: Colin Summerell

Hermitage Spring Walk

On Sunday 24 April, the Hermitage Village Spring Walk was brought back after several years absence. A group of 17 of us set off from the village hall on a sunny morning to follow part of the Hermitage C.16th ‘Beating the Bounds’ route.

We walked down the oak-lined drove to Higher Holnest and then along the road to Ryme Horn. Here there is an ancient stone marking the point where the Hermitage, Holnest and Minterne boundaries meet. From there we turned South towards Williford and into Middlemarsh Common Woods where there were orchids, wild garlic and spectacular drifts of bluebells. We returned along Gunville Lane to the village hall to have a brunch of bacon butties and homemade cakes and meet up with friends. A very enjoyable morning which also raised £75 for Ukraine.

John Damon Hermitage street party/picnic Sunday 5 June 3.00pm

To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Hermitage will be hosting a traditional street party/picnic on the village green starting at 3.00pm.

The afternoon will start with a complimentary glass of Pimm’s. Just bring along a plate of finger food, sandwiches, cakes, savouries etc. to share, or your own picnic if you prefer and maybe a little tipple! Tea and coffee will be provided. There will be a red, white and blue colour theme, come along and have fun.

Hermitage Three Day Event Friday 5 to Sunday 7 August (2022)

We are again running the Hermitage three-day event this year. Not, as may be inferred, a horsey party, but a series of enormously enjoyable events for local people, Young Farmers, and the occupants of Hermitage.

Friday 5 August

Starting around 7.30pm will be our normal supper, with entertainment, dancing and, this year, food. Entertainment is from the hugely popular band D-State, while drinks are from our bar.

Food is provided by Ashely Maunder’s Hog-Roast (cutlery and plates provided). Vegetarian food available.

There will be our normal ‘Heads and Tails’ in favour of the Dorset Air Ambulance as well as a Champagne draw. Tickets available via Pippa Markus on 07919 090721

Saturday 6 August

In the evening is the Sturminster Newton Young Farmers Party – likely to be boisterous and great fun – not to say noisy! Tickets for this are via the Sturminster YFC only.

Sunday 7 August

Lunch is the Hermitage village lunch – sorry, Hermitage inhabitants only (plus those staying with them).