The wonderful Thyme after Time Cafe in Stalbridge are running the best Christmas Competition ever! They have got together with some of their amazing local suppliers to contribute to a Hamper prize worth £165, packed full of local foodie products, including some items from their own range, all presented in a beautiful hand made willow basket worth £65 on its own. All you have to do is click on the button at the bottom of this blog to get to their facebook page and follow the instructions on the Thyme after Time Facebook page to enter. It's a "Like", "Share" and "Tag" competition so not a lot of effort for the chance to win a beautiful hand crafted basket full of sumptuous local food treats! Have a look at the prizes featured below, then head off to the Thyme after Time facebook page to enter the competition! Good Luck!
For a full description of the prizes shown above and for a chance to win this fabulous prize click on the button below to visit the Thyme after Time Facebook page and enter the competition!
Young stars of tommorow will be exhibiting at the Guggleton Farm Arts Project in Stalbridge from Saturday 30th November 2019 until Saturday 14th December 2019. Isabel de Pelet and artistic director Deanne Tremlett welcome you to this treat of an annual event. For details see below and visit the Guggleton website to find out more about this thriving arts venue in Stalbridge.
FORGE FABRICS of Stalbridge are having a "Black Friday Sale", with 20% OFF ALL STOCK ITEMS!
Forge Fabrics is a small family run business in Stalbridge, Dorset. They have a beautiful little shop filled with fabrics for all uses, crafting, dressmaking and soft furnishing. You will find everything you need for knitting, crocheting, sewing and needlecrafts. They also have a busy workshop making bespoke curtains, blinds and soft furnishings for the home, and would be happy to to come to your home and give advice as well as take measurements to give you an accurate quote and peace of mind. Visit the Forge Fabrics website for more details 
Every month the Benefice of Spirehill produces a monthly magazine. In addition to church news (from all the local churches), there is news from local societies in Stalbridge (Women's Institute, the Garden Society and more. The monthly benefice magazine is available in each of the parish churches, and in these retail outlets in Stalbridge: Dikes, the Post Office and Stalbridge Pharmacy. You can also download it by clicking on the button below...
St. Mary's church in Stalbridge invite you to join them on Thursday 19th December @ 7.30pm for an evening of music from HMS Heron Volunteer Band Plus the Stalbridge Singers & Guests. Tickets £7.50 available from Williams Florists or Stalbridge Post Office. Phone number: 01963 362945 
Its not on Boxing Day but it is boxing! Join Shaun and Pete for the charity bout of the year at Sturminster Newton Boxing Club. This Charity event is being held on Thursday 19th December. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets on door (£5 adults and £2.50 child) with donations accepted on the night. All money raised will go children's Cancer charities based in Dorset. See below for details of the charities...
We are a self-funding organization run by dedicated volunteers with the aim of promoting fitness, discipline, friendship, fair play, respect and confidence increasing the quality of life for local children and adults. We aim to make boxing and fitness activities affordable to all walks of life, including local schools and other local sports organizations.
Sturminster Newton Amateur Boxing Club, Unit 9, Richmar Trading Centre, DORSET DT10 1AZ
The Swan Pub in Stalbridge are hosting a Christmas Quiz on Friday 13th December in aid of Holwell Nursery. The quiz starts at 8.00pm. Get your team of 4 together and join in the fun! £2.50 per person to enter. 
A handy guide to when your Stalbridge recycling and rubbish bins will be collected over the Christmas Period running from 24th December to 13th January. Did you know? Dorset Council will collect up to two extra sacks of rubbish placed beside your bin on your first rubbish collection after Boxing Day. They will also collect extra recycling that doesn't fit in your recycling bin if it is placed in your own boxes. Please keep glass in a seperate box. Please note that the council do not collect Christmas trees anymore, either as rubbish or recycling, but Sherborne recycling centre is open from 10am to 4pm every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
A new service for Stalbridge and the surrounding area, "Ask Jill" offers help with everything from errands to admin, from appointments to deliveries. See the range of help offered below...
Morocco is coming to Stalbridge for Christmas! Join us at Grays of Stalbridge in the High Street from 10th to 24th December for a mint tea and peruse our stocking fillers, gifts, handmade crafts, berber silver, and carpets. This Pop-up Moroccan Shop is run by Lalla Mimouna Boutique. Their facebook site says.. "We are a Moroccan-British company based in Essaouira, Morocco. Passionate about the traditional, beautiful, and intricate work of the artisans of Mogador". 
Stalbridge Hall present "The Moscow Drug Club" on Sunday 8th December 2019 at 7.30pm for an eclectic 1930s Berlin cabaret experience with wine by the bottle, vodka and Moscow Mule cocktails! Stalbridge Hall in Stalbridge, Dorset is quickly gaining a county wide reputation for putting on a varied and exciting mix of art, music and theatre, so refreshing and innovative that they are attracting large audiences far from their local area. A classic example is their next offering of theatrical excellence...The Moscow Drug Club. This 1930s Cabaret evening combines the original material of Moscow Drug Club Cabaret with songs by the likes of Jacques Brel, Leonard Cohen and Bertolt Brecht, providing an intoxicating and intimate musical experience. Back on the Artsreach circuit by popular demand, The Moscow Drug Club perform with guitar, accordion, double bass, trumpet and vocals. Promoted and supported by ArtsReach, ArtsCouncilSouthWest and Blanchards Bailey Solicitors this is an artistic, musical and theatrical event not to be missed.
Book your tickets in advance from Williams Florist in Station Road, Stalbridge for £10 adult, £6 (U18s) or £26 Family ticket or online by clicking on the button below... and find out more by visiting the Moscow Drug Club website. 
Stalbridge Primary School are holding their Christmas Fair & Market on Friday 22nd November 2019 from 15:15-19:00 at the Primary School in Duck Lane, Stalbridge. They will be putting on their usual fun festive Christmas fete & grotto, but this year it's going to be bigger! There will be market stalls in the playground - a lovely Christmas market to start your Christmas shopping! There will be some furry friends coming along for the children to see, a BBQ, carol singing and lots more... The school hope you can all join them for a fun festive evening. Those attending So Far are: INDOORS: Raffle run by the PTA in main hall Grotto - from 3:30 (time slots available from week before) Game stalls run by teachers in main hall Game Stalls by the PTA in yr2 Face painting in yr2 Tea,coffee, hot chocolate & mince pies served in yr1 Stalbridge Pre - School Sweet Treats - Sue will be back selling her yummy sweets & Treats OUTSIDE: Williams Florist Stalbridge Singers - 4:30-5pm BBQ - Templecombe Scouts Blackmore Vale Lions Donkeys from Rebecca Goddard Stalbridge Toddler Group - nearly new sale clothes and toys Judy Penfold - Pop Up Gallery Hedgehog Rescue of Hazelbury Bryan Cake Me Crazy - Selling Cakes Glow with Gem - Bodyshop Products 
Williams floristry and gardening in Station Road Stalbridge are now taking orders for their lovely locally grown Christmas Trees! Call today to reserve yours on 01963 362355. Local delivery is available. Have a look at their tree prices below.
Father Christmas will be visiting Stalbridge in his sleigh in the days before Christmas 2019. On Saturday 21st December from 5.30pm until 8.30pm he will be visiting The West Side of Stalbridge and on Monday 23rd December from 5.30pm until 8.30pm he will be visiting The East Side of Stalbridge. Have a look at our map below to show you which side of Stalbridge you live in!
This is all thanks to the Blackmore Vale Lions, who know Santa very well, and will be helping him on the night. So don't forget to get that tin of coins out and make a donation to the very worthy causes that the Lions support! 
The Community Information Office in Stalbridge has announced that they will no longer be opening their doors from 1st November 2019. They cite this decision as being based on the lack of footfall to the Community Office over a period of time. However, there will still be the Friday afternoon Tea and chat from 2pm to 4pm that currently exists at the Hub in Stalbridge. So if you fancy a cuppa and chat at the Hub, in a friendly atmosphere then pop down every Friday from 2pm to 4pm and join in the fun!
On Friday the 29th November 2019 Stalbright will be holding their annual Stalbridge Lantern Parade to The Ring to switch on the lights on the lime tree for Christmas 2019. Due to Elf and Safety you need to register in order to take part. Click on the button below to book your place on the parade and also book your places for one of our lantern making workshops.
This year the Stalbright Lantern Parade will assemble at The Guggleton Farm Arts Project in Station Road, opposite the Hub. For more information on the parade click on the button below.
We would like this year for the Ring, The High Street and Church Hill to be lit up like no other town from Friday 29th November (Lantern Parade night) right through the Festive period. For more information on this, and the chance to have your free Christmas tree and light set loan to put on your wall bracket just click on the button below.
Santa visiting Oceania Beauty in Stalbridge for a quick manicure before delivering presents last year
The Ring Tree in Stalbridge lit up at The Light Up Stalbridge evening
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The Guggleton Arts Project in Station Road, Stalbridge present Jo Burt, "ME, Myself & Icons", live! on Saturday 30th November 2019. Doors open at 6.30pm, music from 7.30pm. Tickets are £15 in advance (details below) or on the door at £20 (limited availability). Come and listen to some superb laid back music and true stories from an extraordinary life in entertainment...
The Royal British Legion in Stalbridge is holding a Christmas Fair on Saturday 7th December 2019 from 11am to 3pm at their branch and club in Barrow Hill, Stalbridge. If you would like to have a stall on the day for £5 please contact Jemma on 07582 285426.
Stalbridge Table Tennis Club are offering Table Tennis Coaching at Stalbridge Hall for school years 6 to 12, every Monday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Have Fun and Get better at Table Tennis !
Table tennis is an inexpensive and sociable sport where skill and co-ordination, rather than physical strength are key. It is a game of brain rather than brawn. It is a sport where girls and boys can compete on an equal footing. At Stalbridge Table Tennis Club our players have over 20 years of coaching experience between them, including leading the Wiltshire junior county side for several seasons. Members of Stalbridge Club's Yeovil and District League and Cup treble winning side will lead the coaching, ensuring that every participant gets the individual attention they need. We are so confident that each young person will enjoy their experience that the first session they come to is FREE, and then sessions are only £2 per person thereafter. Whether you want to aim towards playing competitively or just want some tips to be able to beat your friends/parents, we are confident you will find what you are looking for at Stalbridge. Parents and guardians are welcome to stay and watch or leave and come back at the end of the session. Bats and balls will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own bat if you prefer. For more information please contact either Chris Watkins (parent governor at SNHS, with children both at SNHS and WIlliam Barnes) or Stuart Angell (Stalbridge CLub Captain (with children both at Stalbridge Primary and Gillingham schools) on: Chris Watkins - chriswatkins318@gmail.com. Stuart Angell - stuartangell1308@gmail.com Stalbridge Table Tennis Club are members of the Blackmore Vale and The Yeovil and District Table Tennis Leagues. 
STALBRIDGE CANCER & RECOVERY SUPPORT WELCOMES YOU TO OUR NEW MONTHLY AFTERNOON GET TOGETHER
AT THE ANNEX STALBRIDGE VILLAGE HALL 2 – 4PM MONDAY 30th SEPTEMBER AND THE LAST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH EVERY MONTH (EXCEPT DECEMBER) Do please join us for an informal chat amongst friends over a lovely cup of tea or coffee and cake, enjoy a 10 minute relaxation and/or a Hand & Arm Massage or a Foot & Leg Massage with Carol Thorneycroft of Ametrine Lodge, Stalbridge (donations please), Colouring for Relaxation and more. We look forward to welcoming one and all, knowing your visit will be helping to support SCARS and the vital work that we undertake in the local community. 
There's a New Shop in town! 365 Vintage Interiors has arrived in Stalbridge High Street. An eclectic mix of antique, vintage & contemporary finds for the home and garden, from Country Rustic to Downton Shabby - its the brainchild of Lynne Bundy, who has brought her beautiful, ever changing collection to Stalbridge High Street! It's a 'must browse' shopping experience! Open from 9.30am to 5pm from Wednesday to Saturday this new shop is a welcome addition to the independent shopping experience of Stalbridge. Pop in and see!
Tel: 01963 202331 Mob: 07843 701679 Email: lynne365@hotmail.co.uk 
Stalbridge Table Tennis Club are offering Table Tennis Coaching at Stalbridge Hall for school years 6 to 12, starting on Monday 9th September 2019 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Have Fun and Get better at Table Tennis !
Table tennis is an inexpensive and sociable sport where skill and co-ordination, rather than physical strength are key. It is a game of brain rather than brawn. It is a sport where girls and boys can compete on an equal footing. At Stalbridge Table Tennis Club our players have over 20 years of coaching experience between them, including leading the Wiltshire junior county side for several seasons. Members of Stalbridge Club's Yeovil and District League and Cup treble winning side will lead the coaching, ensuring that every participant gets the individual attention they need. We are so confident that each young person will enjoy their experience that the first session they come to is FREE, and then sessions are only £2 per person thereafter. Whether you want to aim towards playing competitively or just want some tips to be able to beat your friends/parents, we are confident you will find what you are looking for at Stalbridge. Parents and guardians are welcome to stay and watch or leave and come back at the end of the session. Bats and balls will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own bat if you prefer. For more information please contact either Chris Watkins (parent governor at SNHS, with children both at SNHS and WIlliam Barnes) or Stuart Angell (Stalbridge CLub Captain (with children both at Stalbridge Primary and Gillingham schools) on: Chris Watkins - chriswatkins318@gmail.com. Stuart Angell - stuartangell1308@gmail.com Stalbridge Table Tennis Club are members of the Blackmore Vale and The Yeovil and District Table Tennis Leagues. 
STALBRIDGE TABLE TENNIS CLUB AT THE COMMUNITY HALL IN STALBRIDGE
It's that thyme again! Thyme for the Spirehill Street Food Evening at Thyme after Time Cafe in Stalbridge which takes place on Friday 11th October at 7pm. Their themed dining evenings are so popular these days that tickets are snapped up pretty quickly, so here's your chance to get in on their foodie fest for October. The Spirehill Streetfood Evening is inspired by the streetfood culture from different countries around the world, everything from Nachos to Kofta. An eclectic mix of succulent street savouries and street sweet treats to tangle your tastebuds! Have a look at their Sumptuous Streetfood Servings from the menu below...
Baked Nachos with spicy tomato sauce and cheese
Sticky pork ribs Carrot and cumin Bhajis with Dorset yoghurt and mint dip Sticky sesame glazed sausages with with wholegrain mustard dip Smoked paprika and lime prawn skewers 
choose from some or all of the following-
Lamb Kofta skewers with tomato chilli sauce and wraps Tikka chicken Chunky beef chilli with kidney and black beans Sweet Potato and chick pea Tagine 
Street cart fries
Corn and avocado salad Griddled halloumi and mint salad with Dorset watercress 
Chocolate cookie Pizza
Homemade donuts Baklava with honey and pistachios ‘Build you own sundae’ with fruit, jelly, meringues, cream and icecream 
We hope you will come and join us for a fun evening!
Friday, 11th October at 7pm. Price per head £29.50 per person You are, as ever, welcome to bring your own alcohol, we simply charge you £1 per person to cover glass washing and bottle disposal. You might be interested to know we have recently put in for our alcohol license for our café which will enable us to sell alcohol, which for some of you will make you very happy. If however you think you would still like to bring your own then this will remain unchanged. |
