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STOP PRESS : 29 July – The bridleway between the River Piddle at Throop and Gully Lane is blocked by fallen branches. It is passable by walkers but not horses. It has been reported to Dorset Council.
July
For services at St Laurence, Affpuddle, a list for the month ahead is on the Church page.
See the Club, Sports and Activities page for regular parish group activities.
August
Saturday 1 August – Bladen Social Club Horticultural Show. Leaflets have been distributed and entries close 8 pm Thursday 30 July. Entries to the Show Secretary Sandie Harrison 39 Briantspuddle. See Clubs, Sports and Activities page for a full description.
Throop Hollow Farm Campsite – Country and Western Weekend
Fundraiser for Bere Regis Surgery Defibrillator and Medical Kit
14th and 15th August. Details on the campsite website
September
September local road closures – works affecting our area :
September 12 September – Ride and Stride
It’s time to dust off your cycle clips or get Trigger out of the stables ready for the annual fund raising event, Ride and Stride. It’s a wonderful fund raiser for Dorset Historic Churches Trust. Read about how you can take part on the DHCT website
Saturday 19 September – 5pm DUCK RACE
St Laurence Church, Affpuddle
Come along for an evening of entertainment as hundreds of ducks race their way along the Piddle. BBQ and licensed bar – join us for an evening of quacking fun.
Be sure to have your duck in the race! Ducks can be purchased at Briantspuddle Village Shop, the Village Hall or at St Laurence for only £1 each.
You’d be quackers to miss it…!
Sunday 20 September – Iron Man 70.3 – Cycle route passes through the south of the Parish by turning off the the B3390 at Waddock Cross towards Tincleton. That stretch of the road will be closed from 7.00 am until 11.15 am. For more details see Full Route and Access Overview map below:
Saturday 26 September – last chance to see ‘To Win the Day‘ at St John the Baptist Church, Bere Regis. A powerful folk drama by Dorset based group, Time and Tide. Through folk music of the time, it follows the extraordinary lives of wives, mothers and families of the Tolpuddle Martyr
Weekly activities at Briantspuddle Village Hall
For more details on the regular activities see the Clubs, Sports and Activities page on the website. To host or run a new activity using the Village Hall, please contact the Hall Committee.
Monday 19:30 – 21:30 – Short Mat Bowls
Tuesday 09:30 – 10:30 – Pilates class – suspended from 14 July until a new instructor can be found.
Tuesday 19:30 – 21:30 – Briantspuddle Singers
Friday 10:00 – 11:30 – Yoga class
Friday 21:00 – 23:00 – League Skittles
Saturday 10:00 – 12:00 – Coffee Shop in the Jubilee Room
Parish Magazine
Bere Regis and Affpuddle Parish Magazine is produced in A5 format and is available to buy from the Village Shop for £1. You can also read it directly from the Bere Regis website:
Local and Parish News
Become a Parish Councillor – The Parish Council has two vacancies, and we’d love to hear from local people who care about where they live and want to make a positive difference.
Parish Councillors play an important role in helping our parish thrive, from representing residents’ views to undertaking local projects and maintaining services. It’s a rewarding way to get involved, meet others, and make a real contribution to Parish life. Contact the Parish Council for more information.
Broadband – 14 July – check out the Broadband page for the latest update.
Fly Tipping – 15 July – Dorset Council’s Environmental Enforcement team has recently been made aware of rogue ‘waste collectors’ driving around estates, taking items left for collection from resident’s gardens, and then dumping anything without any value in the countryside. Use the link below for details on how to help: