Does anyone have any complete board games they no longer need? If so, then we at Guggleton Farm Arts, Station Road, Stalbridge, would love to have them. If you could drop them off anytime Tue - Sat, 11am - 3pm that would be great. You can come and see what we do and stop for a coffee. You will be most welcome.
JEX Beauty of Stalbridge have a 'Mothers Day Offer'. "WE ARE DOING A LITTLE PAMPER PACKAGE FOR ANYONE WANTING TO SPEND SOME QUALITY TIME WITH THEIR MOTHER/MOTHER FIGURE/LOVED ONE AND TO HAVE A LITTLE
PAMPER TOGETHER- OUR PAMPER PACKAGE WILL INCLUDE A MINI MANI EACH FOLLOWED BY A 30 MIN TREATMENT OF YOUR CHOICE FROM BELOW- • PRO 30 FACIAL • BACK, NECK & SHOULDER MASSAGE • MINI PEDI Call them to arrange your pamper package on 01963 364774 An interesting talk about the ‘Stalbridge Hoard’ was given recently at Stalbridge Hall by representatives from The Dorset Museum, with a guest appearance by the gentleman who discovered the hoard itself.
Although much of the £17,000 needed to purchase the hoard and keep it in Dorset has been raised, 10% of the fundraising contributions are required to come from the local area (roughly £1,700). Following the talk, hosted by Stalbridge History Society, and the generous contributions made by local residents and businesses the remaining amount needed is now less than £1,300. Stalbridge Town Council will be receiving a proposal at their next meeting for the council to contribute to any shortfall remaining at the time. The Town Council is seeking the views of the community in its decision regarding the expenditure of public money raised through council tax to make a contribution to the purchase and has created a survey on the website for residents to complete and let them know your thoughts. Please follow the link below to participate. Please complete the survey by Sunday 17th March 2024. https://www.stalbridgetowncouncil.gov.uk/stalbridge-hoard... The rapier sword found as part of the hoard now appears to be of Scandinavian design. It is unusual as well in that the handle is of cast bronze, where normally a wooden handle would have been fitted to the hilt of the bronze rapier. And speaking of wooden handles, you can see in the picture below that the ‘Palstave’ axe head found at the site would have had an ‘L’ shaped wooden handle fitted to it, formed from a tree branch and fashioned to fit into the upper ‘hollowed’ section of the axe head, which would then have been bound in place by some form of rope. Interestingly, The word ‘palstave’ is a name adopted by archeologists to describe this type of axe, but in a kind of Archeological version of Chinese whispers it is the wrong name to use. The word comes from Paalstab….from….you’ve guessed it…Scandinavia! It actually means Spade Staff, a tool used for digging, not chopping. The word ‘Paal’ still survives in English as ‘Peel’, which is the spade a baker uses to load and unload bread into an oven. The Stalbridge Players present 'Cinderella"- a new panto at STALBRIDGE HALL on Friday 15th March - Curtain Up 7.30pm and on Saturday 16th March- Matinee: Curtain Up 2.30pm & Evening performance: Curtain Up 7.30pm.
Tickets: Adults £8 - Children (under 16) £5. Tickets available from Williams Nursery in Station Road, Stalbridge. STALBRIDGE GARDEN SOCIETY present their AGM and Quiz, Thursday 21st March 7.30pm at Stalbridge Hall. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. All very welcome.
A date for your diary! STALBRIDGE GARDEN SOCIETY present their ANNUAL FLOWER, PRODUCE & CRAFT SHOW and Summer Fete on Saturday 13th July 2024. Details and times to follow soon.
You might have noticed that the flags flown on The Ring at Stalbridge change quite frequently during the course of a year, but why do they change and what do they mean?
Well, the flags wouldn’t be flown at all if it were not for the dedication of two Stalbridge residents- Ian Semple and Eric Smith, who hoist the flags to mark the different occasions. The Stalbridge Flag, designed by local artist Tony Wood, is proudly flown the most, on every day that is not featured in the list below, but also on Dorset Day (1st June), which normally would warrant the Dorset flag but our flag happens to incorporate the Dorset flag in its design. Our next most flown flag is The union flag which is flown to mark royal occasions, Remembrance Sunday and Remembrance Day, which have been on two different days since 2018, when Remembrance Day fell on a Sunday, just like the original Armistice Day in 1918. 2024 Designated days for flying Flags on the Ring are: 9 January: Birthday Princess of Wales- The Union Flag 20 January: Birthday Duchess of Edinburgh- The Union Flag 10 March: Birthday Duke of Edinburgh- The Union Flag 11 March: Commonwealth Day (2nd Monday in March)- The Union Flag 9 April: His Majesty’s Wedding Day- The Union Flag 23 April: St George’s Day (in England)- St George’s Flag 6 May: Coronation Day- The Union Flag 1 June: Dorset Day- Stalbridge Flag 15 June: Birthday Parade of His Majesty The King- The Union Flag 21 June: Birthday of The Prince of Wales- The Union Flag 29 June: Armed Forces Day- Armed Forces Flag 17 July: Birthday of The Queen Consort- The Union Flag 15 August: Birthday Princess Royal- The Union Flag 3 September: Merchant Navy Day-The Red Ensign 8 September: His Majesty’s Accession- The Union Flag 21 October: Trafalgar Day- The White Ensign 1 – 9 November:- The Royal British Legion Flag 10 – 11 November: Remembrance Sunday & Remembrance Day- The Union Flag 14 November: Birthday of His Majesty The King- The Union Flag (The Stalbridge Flag is flown on all other days) STALBRIDGE COMMUNITY SHOP Presents their EASTER RAFFLE!
"Who is up for winning some goodies?? We have got our Easter Raffle up and running in the shop! Tickets are on sale from the counter just ask one of our lovely staff. Winners will be drawn on 28th March. 1st Prize - Chocolate Hamper 2nd Prize - Afternoon Tea Hamper 3rd Prize - Bottle of Prosecco Tickets £1.00 each Jess and Taz Allen from Stalbridge have major roles to play in the SNADS production of Aladdin. You've just got time to catch their first evening performance at 6pm tonight or you can get tickets for Friday 16th at 7.30pm, Saturday 17th matinee at 2pm and there's a Saturday evening performance at 7pm.
Jess is playing Aladdin and Taz is co-director. The Panto is full of jokes, fun and dance. Tickets from The Exchange Box Office 01258 475137 or through the Stur Exchange website https://stur-exchange.co.uk/whats-on/ Ticket's Adults £15.00, Children £10.00, or Family 2 adults & 2 children £40 Julian and Heidi from Else Family Butchers are offering 10% off steak for Valentine's Day until midday today to celebrate daughter Ruby's 5th National Boxing title win!
You can pick up some lovely Rump, Sirloin, Ribeye, Fillet or Thomahawk to cook that special Valentine's dinner. https://www.facebook.com/elsefamilybutchers SCARS ( Stalbridge Cancer & Recovery Support) Stalbridge Monthly Drop-in, Monday, 26 February 14:00 - 16:00 at The annexe, Stalbridge Hall.
Are you, or someone you know living with Cancer? SCARS is here to help you. Our Regular monthly Drop ins are supportive and consist mainly of discussing relevant, irrelevant (and sometimes, irreverent!) topics and if they wish, telling the group of your experiences of the past few weeks. No-one is required to speak and new attendees may just wish to listen to others and draw from their experiences. An appeal from the Stalbridge Players:
"We have 40 children rehearsing 3 times a week for our forthcoming pantomime 'Cinderella'. What we don't have are makers. We are running on bare bones. We have 2 ladies in wardrobe but: No scenery painters, Nobody to make teas on performance nights, Nobody to supervise props or children on performance nights. If you can help, and are willing to give up a few hours of spare time, please get in touch". https://www.facebook.com/StalbridgePlayers Stalbridge Congregational Church in Station Road are hosting a Pancake Supper and Quiz Night on Tuesday 13th February at 7pm. Teams of up to 4. £5 per person including supper. (savoury and sweet pancakes). Tickets available / numbers to Sandra 01202 822133 / 07784724855. Diana / 07907202473 or any church member
If you are new to Stalbridge or just looking for somewhere to have a hot drink and a biscuit why not join us at the Stalbridge Friday Morning Coffee Group from 10.00am to 11.30am. The first Friday of the month is our Raffle Morning. Tea or coffee and biscuit is £1. It is a non-denominational group, and you do not have to be a member in fact we do not have a membership. The idea is that any one can drop in for Coffee or tea & Biscuits and a natter. Any profit that is made during the year both from our bazaars, cream teas, BBQs and monthly raffles etc. goes to local charities & deserving causes. Contact: tracywh1965@gmail.com
Stalbridge Garden Society present their next talk on Thursday 8th February 7.30pm. An island of flowers - Madeira. An illustrated talk by Alan Eason at Stalbridge Hall. All very welcome. For more information please telephone 07967 592849. New members always welcome.
The Church of St Mary Stalbridge PRESENTS a SPRING CONCERT on Friday FEBRUARY 23rd at 7.30pm in St Mary's Church, with musical performances by THE SONGBIRDS and HMS HERON VOLUNTEER BAND. ENTRY £7.50. CHILDREN FREE. RAFFLE, WINE available to purchase. TICKETS FROM WILLIAM'S FLORIST AND STALBRIDGE POST OFFICE SHOP.
Remember when you played the Recorder at school? Well, it's not just for children, come join our small friendly group of enthusiasts who meet up at the Art Studio, Guggleton Farm Arts, Station Road, Stalbridge DT10 2RQ each Wednesday at 3.30pm for an hour. We welcome all levels of ability although it would be helpful to have some knowledge of reading music and a little experience of the instrument itself. Cost £2.50 per session. For more information call Danae on 07929 748991 or email danaewoolacott@gmail.com
A few years ago a Metal Detectorist found a Bronze Age rapier, an axe head and a decorated bracelet somewhere in the Stalbridge area. The ‘Stalbridge Hoard’ as it is called is considered a find of national importance. Dorset County Museum in Dorchester want to keep this treasure in Dorset by purchasing it. They can then do important research on the finds and display them to the public. They have raised a lot of the £17,000 (approx) needed to secure the treasure and avoid it being purchased by others and possibly taken out of the county or country, but they need to get 10% of the funding locally. If you would like to help them by making a donation please follow the link at the bottom of this post.
If your primary school history knowledge has moved to the back of your memory The Bronze Age was from 2,700 years ago to about 4,500 years ago. This was the period when tools and weapons and useful items were made of bronze, a mixture of copper and tin. Being able to mine tin from shallow deposits in the South West of England made this area able to trade extensively with Europe. Yes, we had a Bronze Age Boom in The South West! Before the Bronze Age the Neolithic Britons, (who had built Stonehenge) were a completely different people. These were gradually ‘replaced’ with people migrating from the central Steppe area of Eurasia over about 700 years during the early bronze age. They brought their culture with them. Bronze Age people lived in roundhouses, built off the ground on thick posts and resembling a very strong glamping yurt. Early Bronze Age Britons buried their dead in earth mounds (barrows), but Middle bronze Age people started cremation and burying metal objects at the site such as daggers. So is The Stalbridge Hoard a burial site? Why was the rapier deliberately broken into three pieces? Who would have worn the bracelet found? There are many questions for Dorchester Museum to investigate, and many questions the residents of Stalbridge may have, so why not pop down to Stalbridge Hall for 10am on Saturday 10th February, when a talk will be given by Clare Randall, Dorset Archaeology Advisor and Elizabeth Selby, Director of Collections and Public Engagement at Dorset Museum. Entry is free and Coffee/Tea & Biscuits will be available for £1.00) You can find out more on The Stalbridge Hoard treasure and appeal by clicking on the links below. finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/993242 www.dorsetmuseum.org/stalbridge-middle-bronze-age-hoard-appeal/ Quirk Calligraphy presents "Pens & Prosecco- Mothers Day Edition". Looking for a thoughtful and fun gift for Mother’s Day? Come along to this 2 hour pointed pen Calligraphy Workshop where you will get the chance to make a Mother’s Day card & envelope, gift tag & quote card, using a speedball pen holder, Zebra G nib and black Sumi Ink.
This event will be held here at Spire Hill Therapy Centre on Saturday 9th March, 6pm - 8pm. Prosecco or hot drink on arrival and refreshments included. £48.50 per person. Places limited to 8 people so we recommend booking soon! Please email Steph to reserve your space - info@quirkcreativecalligraphy.co.uk Quirk Creative Calligraphy: https://www.facebook.com/.../1690922.../user/100054135467881 Spirehill Therapy Centre: https://www.facebook.com/shtherapycentre Artz+ Sportz+: School holiday activities for children with SEND and siblings across Dorset PRESENTS.. A Theatre show and workshop at Stalbridge Hall for children with special educational needs (7-16 years). Support available from our team. Siblings welcome. 'The Midnight Mission': Performance and drama workshop Tuesday 13 February, 1pm – 4.15pm Stalbridge Hall, Lower Road, Stalbridge DT10 2NF Cost: £7.50 per child Brave Bold Drama are performing their latest family show, The Midnight Mission, just for us! In a spooky house in Switzerland, every midnight, doors slam, and paintings fall off walls. Agents Kahlo and Dali need your help to figure out what is going on. You will be chasing leads and spotting clues in this highly interactive adventure and laughing along the way. After the show we will join the actors for a drama workshop. “Simmons and Lawless are a hoot to watch. It’s irresistible”... To book email leisureWDWP@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk stating your name, address, telephone number, chosen workshop/s, number of spaces and child name/s. Have a look at a short video of what we do then have a look at the programme for February Half Term 2024 below..... Deanne Tremlett lets us know what the Gugg has in store this month... "First up in the Guggleton Farms Arts Milking Parlour Gallery this year is Ali Mauger, ART IS A VERB. Ali is a firm believer in the power that having a creative practice of some kind in your life can do to help you weather storms, overcome obstacles and face challenges. It's the perfect exhibition for a problematic new year! She is experienced at dealing with people of all ages facing serious health concerns and has witnessed first hand the restorative power of art. Ali will be in the Milking Parlour from 11-3 every Wednesday during the exhibition, to facilitate free drop-in 'zine' making sessions. A zine, in this case, is basically a small book, made from a single sheet of paper. The name comes from 'magazine' because it is usually a method of self-publication, as it can be photocopied easily for distribution. We will be using the same technique, but just for our own purposes of creating a small, easily created book for mark making and sketching, with the emphasis on creativity for well-being. In other words, this is just for fun and no artistic ability is needed, so it is suitable for all ages and abilities. She will be encouraging people to explore the technique of art journaling as a creative method of self care and zine making is a gentle introduction to this. So why not pop in for a cuppa and a chat and a bit of all that? You can read below Ali's art MANIFESTO devised specifically for this show." Ali will also be hosting an Artist's reception this Friday [19th Jan] between 6-8pm, be sure to pop along and have a chat with this fascinating woman. we are delighted to have our first album launch this Saturday! Midnight to Blue are a duo who have formed and performed at OPEN MIC at the Gugg [back every Thursday from 6-9 once the clocks change] you can get all the info you need about this event by visiting its page on our FaceBook Feed Classes and workshops for the month can be downloaded by clicking on the image above, or why not visit the workshops page on our website for more in depth info?
Stalbridge Youth Club has a NEW facebook group to keep you updated and informed about what they are doing.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/stalbridgeyouth THE YOUTH CLUB RUNS EVERY MONDAY 6-8 PM DURING TERM TIME FOR YEAR 7+. £1 ADMISSION SNACKS, MUSIC, GAMES, ACTIVITIES, CHANCE TO TALK AND MORE. STALBRIDGE YOUTH CLUB TAKES PLACE AT STALBRIDGE HALL, LOWER RD, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 2NF FOR FURTHER INFO, CONTACT ABI MURPHY ON ABIGAIL.MURPHY@YCSW.ORG.UK WWW.YOUTHCONNECTSOUTHWEST.ORG.UK Youth Connect South West is registered in England as charity. Charity No: 1186059. Registered Address: Youth Connect South West, Kelston View, Whiteway, Bath, BA2 1NR STALBRIDGE CHRISTMAS BINS AND RECYCLING - UPDATE....
The remaining collection days that are different than your normal day are: Wednesday 3 January- moves to Friday 5 January Thursday 4 January- moves to Saturday 6 January Friday 5 January- moves to Monday 8 January Monday 8 January- moves to Tuesday 9 January Tuesday 9 January- moves to Wednesday 10 January Wednesday 10 January- moves to Thursday 11 January Thursday 11 January- moves to Friday 12 January Friday 12 January- moves to Saturday 13 January Monday 15 January- No change Collection days will return to normal from Monday, January 15th. No garden waste collections will take place until Monday, January 8th. The council will collect up to two extra sacks of rubbish placed beside your bin on your first rubbish collection day after Christmas Day, and extra recycling, including glass and food, will be collected on your first recycling collection day after Christmas Day, as long as it has been separated correctly and placed in a suitable sturdy container (no bags) that can be easily lifted by one person. Dorset Council does not collect Christmas trees of any kind with rubbish or recycling at the kerbside. DORSET DOG SERVICES 𝗝𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 🎉
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