WHAT'S ON

DATE

OCTOBER

 VENUE & TIME
Tuesday
29 October
2024

QIGONG - A wellbeing excercise

With Morag Campbell. Good for flexibility and balance,
Qigong is gentle standing moves create calm minds and sense of wellbeing. Tel 01460 77463. £5 per class

For those of you who know nothing about Chi Kung, it takes the form of non aerobic, gentle breathing exercises aligned with simple co-ordinated body postures performed in a standing position. Regular practice has positive effects on both body and mind such as more energy, strengthened immunity and stress reduction. Tel 01460 77463 or just turn up!

The classes are Tuesday mornings 10.30 - 11.30am.
Pay as you go: £5 a session.

 Village Hall
10.30am
to 11.30 am
Tuesday
29 October
2024

Short Mat Bowls

Whether you are an existing player or just want to try out the game in a friendly, social atmosphere you are welcome to come along on Tuesdays at 2pm.
Playing on two mats, bring your own woods or choose from a selection of sizes.
Flat soled shoes must be worn on the mats.
Refreshments at half-time
£3 per person per session.

 Village Hall
2pm
4.30 approx
Tuesday
29 October
2024

Fish & Chip Van - update

UPDATE: Richard 's van is back in Drimpton today, usual time 5 - 6pm
(check their facebook page below for updates.)

Contact on WhatsApp to 07942467656 Thank you

Click on the link below for latest information and menu.

L & F Catering

 Oxhayes bus stop
5pm
to 6pm
Wednesday
30 October
2024

Pilates with Juliet

Pilates with Juliet ~ Wednesday mornings

Contact Juliet on Mob: 07798617262

Juliet Pilates classes

 Village Hall
09.30am
Wednesday
30 October
2024

ART GROUP

ART GROUP starts again - and there are some changes!… Most people paint /draw /create on their own, but it is great and inspiring to work with others. The Art Group is for regular or just occasional visits - a chance to… • be creative in the company of like-minded people, doing your own thing, exchanging ideas, news, - bring your own work or a ‘how to’ book and get help when needed….• explore new ideas/techniques or tackle a still life at special sessions led by group members ….• evening or weekend sessions will be offered occasionally, opening it out to anyone who would like to come along and have a go.
More ideas welcome - Come along to lots of sessions or just one or two…
WEDNESDAYS (term times) 2pm – 4pm, Netherhay Chapel. £3 per session members, £4 non members. (membership is £10 p.a.).
All money is going to the Chapel to keep this lovely building open for all.
Further info: Jenny Beck 01308868747 jennybeck1427@gmail.com

 Netherhay Chapel
2pm
to 4pm
Thursday
31 October
2024

Pilates with Juliet

Pilates with Juliet ~ Thursday lunch time

Contact Juliet on Mob: 07798617262

Juliet Pilates classes

 Village Hall
12 Noon
DATE

NOVEMBER

 VENUE & TIME
Monday
04 November
2024

Hatha Yoga

Did you know about the Yoga classes in the Village Hall?
Free taster session if you book in advance.

Hatha Yoga
To improve muscle and joint flexibility, strength, balance and posture, leaving you calm, relaxed and centred.

Monday morning ~ £8.00 a class.
Contact Anneliese ~Mob: 07795968085

 Village Hall
10am
11 am
Thursday
06 November
2024

DRIMPTON DARLINGS

10-12 (bring a snack
Thursday morning (Term time)
Netherhay Methodist Chapel
Call Jessie 07464878175

 Netherhay Chapel
10am
12noon
Friday
08 November
2024

LIGHT LUNCHES

Viv and Rosemary invite you all to the Remembrance Day lunch in aid of the British Legion.
There will be the usual short act of worship followed by lunch with a choice of soups and puddings with tea/coffee and mints for £6pp.
There will also be a raffle. We look forward to greeting old and new friends in the Village Hall at 12.30pm.

We look forward to seeing you there. It’s for all ages and we cater for gluten
free and vegetarian.

 Village Hall
12.30pm
Saturday
09 November
2024

COFFEE MORNING at NETHERHAY CHAPEL

Join us for tea, coffee and cakes and a few short songs from WW1
sung by some of the villagers.
All Welcome
In aid of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

 Netherhay Chapel
10.30am
to 12 noon
Sunday
10 November
2024

Remembrance Service at St Mary's Church

On Remembrance Sunday there will be an Act of Remembrance at 11.00 am St Mary’s Church.

The service will be led by the Rev Stephen Dunwoody, Archdeacon for the army.

Followed by the morning service.

 St Mary's Church
11am
Wednesday
13 November
2024

Film Club - THE MIRACLE CLUB

To honour and celebrate the life of the late Dame Maggie Smith we will be showing The Miracle Club.

"Ballygar, Dublin, Ireland, 1968: close friends Lily (Maggie Smith), Eileen (Kathy Bates), and Dolly (Agnes O’Casey) win the trip of a lifetime - a pilgrimage to Lourdes. With each woman desperately in need of a personal miracle, the trip seems like an answer to all their prayers. But when they are joined by Chrissie (Laura Linney), returning to Dublin after decades in America, deep wounds from the past are re-opened and bitter truths exposed. As they confront one another and embrace their shared past, the group reckon with revelations that will change them forever. Directed by Thaddeus O’Sullivan, The Miracle Club is a heartfelt story of friendship, family, and forgiveness."

 Village Hall
7pm
Friday
15 November
2024

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU in Drimpton

On FRIDAY 15th November, the Citizens Advice team will be at the Village Hall between 9 and 11am
SOME OF THE AREAS THAT THE TEAM CAN SUPPORT YOU WITH:
• Advice • Benefits • Work • Debt and money • Consumer • Family • Housing • Law and courts
• Immigration • Health • Energy efficiency, providing information regarding available financial support for those struggling with energy costs etc,
• Support with income maximisation/grant applications and support with e.g. energy costs, disputes with suppliers etc.
Come along for a coffee and a chat with the team

 Village Hall
9am
to 11am
Saturday
16 November
2024

Climate & Ecological Emergency

Broadwindsor Group Parish Council's CEE Working Group has been busy formulating a CEE Strategy and Action Plan for the Broadwindsor parish area. These draft documents were approved by the parish council at their last meeting and are available to view on the Broadwindsor Group Parish Council website - click on the link below

We would like to find out what your views and ideas are on this topic. We are holding a community consultation day on Saturday, 16 November in Drimpton Village Hall from 10.30a.m - 3.00pm. Please join us for questions and discussion, refreshments and cake. More details will be posted nearer the date.

Broadwindsor Group Parish Council

 Village Hall
10.30am
3 pm
Wednesday
20 November
2024

Garden Club - “Farming today: a farmer’s perspective”

Drimpton and District Gardening Club at the Village Hall Wednesday 20th November
We have another visit from Ross Dickinson, our farming friend from Racedown. In the past he has spoken about coppicing hedgerows and given us a history of the West Dorset countryside. This time the subject is “Farming today: a farmer’s perspective”, which will, no doubt, be an intriguing and thought-provoking talk.

Doors open at 7pm for teas and coffees followed by the meeting at 7:30pm. Guests are always welcome…£1 Members free

 Village Hall
7pm
Thursday
21 November
2024

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Held in the small room in the Chapel
.
Please bring secateurs (if have them), any twine - green or brown, any bits you may want to add to your wreath, eg: baubles, bells, cones, ribbon, etc. I do have some, but stock is running low.
Please if you can go foraging a day or two before for the greenery, I’d be grateful.
This is always a good festive fun afternoon with refreshments provided.

 Netherhay Chapel
2pm
to 4pm
Thursday
21 November
2024

‘NAN, ME AND BARBARA PRAVI'

ARTSREACH PRESENTS
‘NAN, ME AND BARBARA PRAVI' by HANNAH MAXWELL

A critically acclaimed memoir of care, crisis and Eurovision!
In 2021, Hannah Maxwell moved back to the Home Counties to care for her terminally ill grandfather. But this show isn’t about that. It’s about France’s Eurovision star Barbara Pravi, who’s just lovely.
In between cooking, cleaning and Countdown, Maxwell escapes into an intensifying fantasy of ballroom dances, heartfelt ballads, Parisian cafés, and 'definitely-not-creepy' plots to engineer a meet-cute with a random
foreign celebrity. It’s La La Land meets Mission Impossible meets Hannah’s nan.

TICKETS £12.50 for adults. £6 for under-18s. FROM Francesca Hurrell 07771 554601
or from Artsreach (link below).

Artsreach

 Village Hall
7,30pm
Sunday
24 November
2024

MUSIC SESSIONS at THE ROYAL OAK

The next session is on Sunday 27th October at 3 pm in the skittle alley at the Royal Oak. We won’t hold a session in August as it is the Bank Holiday weekend. As before, tunes, songs and spoken word all very welcome.

 Royal Oak - skittle alley
3pm
DATE

December

 VENUE & TIME
Sunday
01 December
2024

Drimpton Christmas Fair

Come along and enjoy some festive fun to get you in the mood for Christmas.
Tea, coffee and cakes from 10.30
Hot lunch and children's platter from 12.00
SANTA and his elves will be in his GROTTO between 11 and 2pm (£2.50 entry, under 2s free)
Tombola, raffle and games as well as children's activities throughout the day including decoration of the village hall Christmas Tree and a poster competition (the winner will be announced at the Christmas show).
In addition there will be stalls including a village stall and a bottle stall - donations of home made items (edible or otherwise) welcome.
If you would like to help in any way or have donations please contact Francesca 07771 554601 or Kate 07411 333298

 Village Hall
10.30am
to 2.30pm
Friday
13 December
2024

THE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS SHOW

I N V I T A T I O N T O V I L L A G E R S of A L L A G E S
Who would like to participate in the VILLAGE CHRISTMAS SHOW
on DECEMBER 13th at the Village Hall?
We always have a cast featuring children and grown-ups.
Last year our youngest performer was 4. Our oldest was…… much older!
Over the years we have applauded children playing musical instruments, singing, telling jokes and even performing with a diabolo!…and more.
We have also applauded grown-ups telling stories, singing, making music and being silly in sketches!
EVERY ONE HAS FUN!
Our show is made by villagers for villagers. There are NO auditions.
If you would like to be ‘in’ our show, doing ‘a turn’, just let me know.
If you would like to know more, please get in touch.
GO ON. YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!
OUR SHOW NEEDS YOU!!!!
contact Andrew on 01308 868223

Village Hall
7pm
Sunday
15 December
2024

CANDLELIT CAROL SERVICE

Coming up:

SUNDAY DECEMBER 15th at the Chapel – CANDLELIT CAROL SERVICE
Details to follow

 Netherhay Chapel
Wednesday
18 December
2024

CAROL SINGING in the Village

Coming up:

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18th CAROL SINGING in the Village

Details to follow