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CHURCH of ENGLAND

The Piddle Valley, Hilton, Cheselbourne and Melcombe Horsey
 

Vicar
The Rev'd Tony Monds, The Vicarage, Piddletrenthide, Dorchester, DT2 7QX
Tel 01300 348211
E-mail tony.monds@btinternet.com

Associate Priest
Rev Helier Exon, The Monk's House, Hilton, Blandford Forum, DT11 0DG
Tel 01258 880396
E-mail helier@exon.me.uk

     
Milborne St Andrew with Dewlish
 

Vicar
Vacant , The Vicarage, The Square, Puddletown, Dorchester, DT2 8SL
Tel 01305 848216
E-mail

Associate Priest
The Rev'd Sarah Godfrey, Bankfield House, Pound Lane, Dewlish, Dorchester, DT11 0DG
Tel 01258 839067
E-mail sarah.godfrey@tiscali.co.uk

     
Winterborne Valley and Milton Abbas
 

Vicar
The Rev'd Robin Hungerford, The Rectory, Winterborne Stickland, Blandford Forum, DT11 0NL,
Tel 01258 880482
E-mail rjak@rhungerford.freeserve.co.uk

Associate Priest
The Rev'd Marion Miles,
Tel 01258 452010
E-mail marion_miles@onetel.net.uk

OTHER CHURCHES

Roman Catholic
  Our Lady of Lourdes, White Cliff Mill Street, Blandford, Tel 452051
Holy Trinity, High West Street, Dorchester,
Tel 01305 251976 e-mail: fatherjohnrice@btinternet.com
United Reformed
  Salisbury Street, Blandford, Tel 01258 453870
South Street, Dorchester, Tel 01305 262462
Methodist
  Dewlish Methodist Chapel, Dewlish, Tel 01305 262421
Baptist
  Baptist Dorford Baptist Church, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Tel 01305 262045
Evangelical
  The Acland Road Evangelical Church, Dorchester
Pastor Roger Frapwell, Tel 01305267171
   
DOCTORS SURGERY
 
Milton Abbas Surgery
 

Milton Abbas and Milborne St Andrew Practice
St Catherine Well,
Milton Abbas,
Blandford Forum
Dorset DT11 0AT

with a branch at Milborne St Andrew.

Telephone 01258 880210

See also the surgery web site www.masurgery.co.uk

Surgery Transport

Milton Abbas Neighbourcar

 
All your medical & some social transport needs considered. Volunteer drivers - all CRB checked. Ring for more information.

Contact Nigel Hodder, Tel: 01258 881709

Puddletown Surgery
 

Puddletown Surgery,
Athelhampton Road
Puddletown
Dorchester
Dorset DT2 8FY

Telephone 01305 848333

See also the surgery web site www.puddletownsurgery.co.uk

   

SUPPLIERS*
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Village Shops
 

Ansty PO & General Stores (opposite the Fox Inn).
Open 7 days a week, Tel 881097
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 - 6:00, Sat 8:30 - 3:30, Sun 9:00 - 3:30
Tel 881097

Milton Abbas Post Office Stores
Opening hours 9.00 – 1.00 and 2.0 – 5.30 Monday to Saturday, Closed Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and Sunday
Owners: Mrs and Mrs Gibbons Tel 880253

Home Delivery Service
  The Green House, Hilton Tel 881381. Local and organic foods, wines, household goods. Please call for a price list or vistit our web site www.thegreenhouse.biz and order online!
Milkman
Tim Cox, Valley Dairy, Winterborne Whitechurch, Tel 880438
Newspapers, Ansty, Hilton and Melcombe Bingham
 

Ansty PO & General Stores (opposite the Fox Inn).
Open 7 days a week, Tel 881097
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 - 6:00, Sat 8:30 - 3:30, Sun 9:00 - 3:30

Also delivery in bulk to All Saints' Church Hilton

 
Newspapers, Cheselbourne and Dewlish
  Mike's Newspapers, Tel 01305 852588  
Plumber
 

M S Beaven, Tel 01305 757079

 
   

ORGANISATIONS

 
Abbey Swimming Club
  Milton Abbey School, 5 session perweek.
Contact Robert, Tel 880192, Pat, Tel 880601 or Lynn, Tel 880039
Amateur Dramatics
Hilton, Ansty and Melcombe
  Madcap Productions & Madcap Youth Productions
Contact Julie Bauer, Tel 880346 or Penny Mears, Tel 880461
Ansty Club
  Social group for those who are retired
Old Brewery Hall, Ansty, 1st Mon. from April to September.
Contact Pam Crocker, Tel 880259
Ansty Youth Club
  Old Brewery Hall, Ansty. alternate Fri. 7- 8.30 pm
For young people between 8 and 16 years.
Junior meetings for young people between the ages of 6 and 9 years
Contact Alison Bewers, Tel 880931 or Paul Stanzl, Tel 881069
Badminton Club
  Old Brewery Hall, Ansty, Thurs. Juniors 7.30-9, Adults 8-10 pm.
Contact
Graham, Tel 880064 or Martin Tel 880844 (juniors)
Beaver and Cubs Scouts
  Milborne St Andrew Village Hall, Tues. 6 - 7.30 pm
Contact Sue Mullet, Tel 839076
Caterpillar Club
  Cheselbourne Village School, Term Time 1.00-2.55 pm
Contact The School 837306
Cheselbourne Cricket Club
  Contact Dave Gainey, Tel 837630
Cheselbourne Garden Club
  Cheselbourne Village Hall, 4th Wed of the month.
Contact Marie Wyatt, Tel 880863
Cheselbourne Meet and Bleet
  See Village News
Cheselbourne Playgroup
  Contact Penny Price at the school
Cheselbourne Singing/Musical Group
Casual singing group with occassional public events. Alternate Thursdays, St Martin's Church
Contact Sue Widdowson, Tel 837791
Cheselbourne Theatre Club
  Outings. arranged Monday evenings
Contact Stephen Terry Tel 881524 or Chris Higgs, Tel 880073
Cottage Quilters
  Contact Mary Battrick, Tel 880748
Cubs
  Milborne St Andrew Village Hall, Wed. 6.15 - 7.45
Contact Mike Mullet, Tel 839076
Dewlish Youth Club
  Dewlish Village Hall, Tues nights 8-12 yrs 7-8 : 12-17yrs 9-10
Contact June Baylis

Drama Group
Milton Abbas
  Middleton Players, Milton Abbas.
Contact Mike Roberts 880976
Drop in for Coffee
Old Brewery Hall, Ansty first Thurs of the month 10-12 noon
Contact Pat Gubbins 01258 881348 especially if you want a lift
Ladies Luncheon Club
  Social pub lunches every couple of months.
Contact Marjorie Kemp Tel 880972
Milton Abbas Cricket Club
  Contact Derek Lamb, Tel 880523
Milton Abbas Golf Club
  Milton Abbey School, during school holidays
Contact Jackie Tory Tel 880484
Milton Abbas Whist Club
  Milton Abbas Reading Rooms, 3rd Weds of the month 7.30 pm
Mary Battrick, Tel 880748
Milton Abbas Womens Group
  Milton Abbas Reading Rooms, 2nd Tues of the month. 7.30 pm.
Contact Anthea Batrick, Tel 881260
Rainbow Pre-school
  Luccombe Business Cantre, Mon - Thurs 9.30-12 noon.
Contact Carole Parsons, Tel 881226 or 880795 during Preschool hours
Round Robin Ramblers
  Twice monthly rambles led by local leaders
Contact Jack, Tel 837349
Royal British Legion
  Contact Pat Greenman 837552
Scarecrows
 

Cheselbourne Village Hall, Term time Tuesday 9-10.30

Scouts
  Dewlish Village Hall, Wed. 6.45 pm
Contact Jim Burg, Tel 837466
Short Mat Bowls
  Old Brewery Hall, Ansty, Wed. 7.30 pm.
Contact Terry Mears, Tel 880461
Squash Club
  Milton Abbey School.
Contact Tel 880074
Tap Dancing
Old Brewery Hall, Mondays 7pm Intermediate and 8pm Beginners
Contact Val Lamb 880523
Milton Abbas Art Group
  Milton Abbas Reading Rooms, Mon 7-9pm - new members welcome!
Contact Mrs Iris Gosling, Tel 880203
Milton Abbas Choir
The Muchspreaders
  Informal singing group.
Contact Paul Batrick, Tel 881260
Milton Abbas Sports Club
  Contacts
Football - Vic House, Tel 880762
Cricket - Derek Lamb, Tel 837602
St James Milton Abbas Choir
  Contact
Dulcie House, Tel 880672
St Martin's Explorers
  Friday afternoon play group with a Christian ethos
Contact
Judy 837120, Becky 837138, Lucy or Roger 837568
   
VILLAGE HALLS
 
 

Cheselbourne Village Hall:
Post Office Visit, Thursday 9.30-11.00am
Library Visit, 1st and 3rd Thursdays 10,25-10.50 am
Lettings Clerk, Mrs Anne Quarrie, Tel 837731 e-mail:


Old Brewery Hall, Ansty:
Lettings Clerk, Liz Sambell, Tel (10.00 am to 4.00 pm) 880158, Email liz.sambell@tiscali.co.uk

Milton Abbas Reading Room:
Lettings Clerk, Anthea Battrick, The Coach House, Milton Manor, Milton Abbas 881260.

   
SCHOOLS
 
First Schools:
  Cheselbourne Village School, including:
Scarecrows, children 0-4yrs Tues 9.00-10.30 am, term time only
Caterpillar Club, Pre School, Thurs 1.00-2.55 pm, term time only
Tel 837306 www.cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk

Dunbury CE (VC) Primary School,
Tel 880501 www.dunbury.dorset.sch.uk
Middle Schools:
  St Marys, Puddletown, Tel 01305 848206

St Leonards, Black Lane, Blandford, Tel 454928

Milldown CE (VC), Blandford, Tel 454141
Senior Schools:
  Hardy's School, Queens Road, Dorchester, Tel 01305 266064

Blandford Upper School, Milldown Road, Blandford, Tel 451121

Milton Abbey (Independent), Tel 880484
   
VILLAGE PUBS *
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Inns and Public Houses

The Fox Inn, Ansty www.fox-inn-ansty.co.uk Tel 880328

The Oak, Dewlish, Tel 837352

The Hamro Arms, Milton Abbas, Tel 880233

   
PUBLICATIONS
 
VILLAGE NEWS
MAGAZINE
Is published monthly and distributed at the beginning of each month. Copy for publication is required by the 15th of the month prior to publication.
Editor, Mrs Sue Bennett, 4 Malthouse Cottages, Ansty, DT2 7PN, Tel 882193, e-mail:
sueandtony@homecall.co.uk
Assitant Editor, Mrs Jenny Earp, Aller Farm, Ansty, Tel 880436
Advertising Editor, Sue Widdowson, Burnscroft, Cheselbourne, DT2 7NW, Tel 837797, e-mail: widdowson.burnscroft@virgin.net


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Updated 2/2/07

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