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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
Tomorrow's Museum for Dorset Inflatable Museum comes to Stalbridge Hall! In collaboration with Artsreach, Tomorrow’s Museum for Dorset on Tour will be bringing the Inflatable Museum to rural communities around Dorset exploring the county’s rich history and cultural heritage. This tour is a great opportunity to bring the experience of visiting the Museum to Dorset’s towns and villages offering a free, fun drop-in to learn about the Museums current redevelopment. Take part in engaging activities and handle real objects from our collection including: Archaeology, Natural History, Social History and Fossils. There will be children trails, and our popular ‘Make and Create’ workshops inspired by the Museum’s collections.
We look forward to meeting you! ADMISSION IS FREE and everyone is welcome - Suitable for all ages! Saturday, 16 November and Sunday 17th November 2019 from 11:00-15:00 At Stalbridge Hall. Tel: 01305 262735 for info. 
It promises to be a fun food and facts evening on Saturday 21st September at The Stalbridge HARVEST SUPPER and Quiz Night being held at Stalbridge Hall.
This great community event is a 7.00pm for 7.30pm do! Adult tickets are £6 each. Children under 12 free. Please bring your own drink and cutlery with you for the evening. Tickets for this event are available to purchase from Stalbridge Post Office. 
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. 
STALBRIDGE NEEDS YOU! The Community Office Volunteers have been working in Stalbridge for over 20 years We provide: Information at the Hub about what is going on in Stalbridge. Access to computers. Up to date bus and train information. Tourist information. Welcome packs for new residents. A friendly ear! Footfall at the Hub has fallen due to more people having home internet access, and the success of the stalbridge.info website and social media. Time to spare? We want to reinvent ourselves to ensure we are providing what the public need. We are looking for fresh recruits to inject new ideas for our community. Any suggestions, ideas or volunteers would be very welcome and feedback appreciated. Please contact: 01963 364177 or email: ciostalbridge@mail.com Come and join us to help support the local Community 
Come and have a Copper coffee with your local Neighbourhood Policing Team at Dikes Cafe in Stalbridge on Thursday 5th September. A local NPT member will be available from 10:45am-11:15am. Is there a local issue that you would like to discuss? If so come along for a chat! 
Julie Belcher brings a new venture for Stalbridge. Hoping to make your event flutter she hires out hand made bunting for all sorts of functions. A few examples are pictured below to show you. available in 10 meter lengths, and 40 or 50 meters in each design. Their are 10 designs so far to choose from. Please contact Julie for photos and pricing on 07526 177 756 or email her at the address below...
The Virginia Ash Pub in Henstridge presents you with their Pre-Christmas Menu...in the 26 degree heat of August!!! Why, may you ask are they doing this? Well, believe it or not they've already been taking bookings for Pre-Christmas Meals! It's such a popular thing to do for families, couples, clubs, organisations and businesses to go out for a 'Full Slap Up Christmas Dinner' in the run up to Christmas that everywhere tends to get booked up really quickly, and The Virginia Ash is no exception, so why not avoid disappointment, get in on the Christmas Vibe early and book your Pre-Christmas Bash with The Ash!
OPEN ALL DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK DINING HOURS: MONDAY TO SATURDAY 12 NOON - 2.15PM AND 5.30PM - 8.30PM • SUNDAYS 12.00PM - 6.30PM. (LAST ORDERS FOR MEALS ARE 2.15PM AND 8.30PM MONDAY - SATURDAY AND 6.30PM ON SUNDAY) TABLE BOOKINGS AND GENERAL ENQUIRIES: 01963 363 868 THE VIRGINIA ASH, SHERBORNE ROAD, HENSTRIDGE, SOMERSET BA8 0PL 
Sue Burne talks about her Tudor Merchant Adventurer family at the Stalbridge Hub on Wednesday 11th September 2019 at 2.30pm. Doors open at 2.00pm.
La Boheme presented by Opera Holloway. Stalbridge hall. Sunday 15th September. 7pm. Tickets £20 to include a glass of prosecco, from Williams Florist or online from artsreach.co.uk.
Own a Horse for a Race and choose your Jockey at the Stalbright Hobby Horse Race Festival on Saturday 7th September at Stalbridge Primary School! All ages welcome. Free Entry. Course and Gates open 4.15pm. First Race 5.15pm. BBQ, Bar and Tote. See below for more details...
St. Peters Church in Stourton Caundle present a special opportunity to witness the talents of an award winning ensemble of Britain's most talented young instrumentalists... A Brass Quintet from The Royal Academy of Music, playing live in St. Peters Church on Saturday 28th September 2019. Tickets are £18 which include refreshments in the interval. To book your places at this very special event please contact Tim | Maureen Villiers on 01963 364384 or Email: tim@familyvilliers.co.uk - All proceeds to St. Peters Church in Stourton Caundle. 
The Stock Gaylard Oak Fair celebrates its 15th Anniversary this year. The popular and unusual local show runs from Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th August 2019 from 10am - 5pm at Stock Gaylard Estate, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. Ticket prices are: Adult - £10.00, Children (2 yrs +) - £1.00, Concessions - £8.50.
"The Oak Fair is a celebration of the countryside, conservation, woodland, timber, traditional craft, rural history and Dorset. As our little fair has grown over the years we have introduced something for everybody whether you are a countryside & conservation enthusiast, a shopaholic, a craftsman, a foodie or you just want to try your hand at throwing an axe! We have over 200 exhibitors made up of stalls selling everything from homeware & jewellery to entire sheds and wood burning stoves, a host of traditional craft demonstrations, big machinery shows, conservation charities and an array of local foodies with a beer tent, cider tent and gin bar! In our arenas we hold big displays including The British Heavy Horse Logger's team and falconry and there are lots of hands on activities including pole climbing, archery and tree climbing to get involved in. There is also a special free children's area which includes entertainment and workshops". For more information visit their website... 
The Gartell Light Railway end of Summer Steam Day is on Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 2019. They open at 10:00 and operate a frequent train service between 10:30 and 16:30. The Gartell Light Railway is a delightful narrow gauge railway in South Somerset. The railway is privately operated by the Gartell family and their friends and is specially opened to the public only on selected dates through the year. To plan your visit to us please explore our website for more details.
The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show takes place this Wednesday 14th August 2019. Organisers say "IT’S GOING TO BE A GREAT SHOW...The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show is one of the largest one day agricultural shows in the south, held on our own Turnpike Showground in North Dorset. This traditional show is always held on a Wednesday in August and regularly has an attendance of over 24,000 people. The 2019 Show looks all set to be one of the best events ever, with a record number of trade exhibitors, a great range of attractions for all the family and entries for the competitive classes being received at a record rate".
Download the show bus timetable below and find out more info by visiting the show website... 
Your favourite family dining pub The Virginia Ash in Henstridge is back in action and getting used to being inundated with happy, hungry guests again...
"The flood we experienced at little while ago turned out in the end to be a bit of a 'blessing in disguise' as it gave us the opportunity to do some renovations to the Virginia Ash. Now that we are fully open for August dining why not pop down and enjoy a lovely meal in our new look dining and lounge areas? We have a new 'Warm Grey' colour scheme with sumptuous grey carpets and beautiful wooden floorboards and the walls have been picked out in three (not 50) shades of grey". 
We are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Breakfast is served from 7.30 to 10.30am for anything from a bacon sandwich to a Full English!
In addition to our main menu our Lunchtime 'Lighter Bites' menu is proving very popular for our guests with slightly smaller appetites, with baguettes, paninis and light meals available from 12noon till 2.15pm Monday to Saturday. And don't forget our delicious Sunday Lunches with three portion sizes available, served from 12noon till 6.30pm every Sunday. 
We pride ourselves on being a 'Family Dining' pub. Children are welcome here and can choose from their own menu. We even have childrens portions of our Sunday Roast Dinners. Of course children can always choose from our main evening menu and our lighter bites menu, but its nice for the younger ones to have their own!
At this time of the year eating outdoors is a British pastime. There's something about it that makes it special. At the Virginia Ash we have the perfect spot for your Alfresco dining...
...and yes, the photo is our actual garden! Find a sunny or shady spot in our beautiful outdoor dining room and order some lovely food and a cool, refreshing drink. Here are some outdoor eating suggestions from our menus
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON
OPEN ALL DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK DINING HOURS: MONDAY TO SATURDAY 12 NOON - 2.15PM AND 5.30PM - 8.30PM • SUNDAYS 12.00PM - 6.30PM. (LAST ORDERS FOR MEALS ARE 2.15PM AND 8.30PM MONDAY - SATURDAY AND 6.30PM ON SUNDAY) TABLE BOOKINGS AND GENERAL ENQUIRIES: 01963 363 868 THE VIRGINIA ASH, SHERBORNE ROAD, HENSTRIDGE, SOMERSET BA8 0PL 
Stalbridge Youth Football Club are offering Free, Fun Football sessions in August for boys and girls who will be in years 1 to 4 next term. The Saturday morning sessions at Stalbridge Playing Fields will run from 10.00am to 11.00am on 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st August 2019. All sessions will be taken by qualified coaches.
For more info please contact Simon Clarke: sj.clarke@btinternet.com 07881 437479. 
The Virginia Ash Pub in Henstridge re-opens Tomorrow... 31st July 2019...at 6pm! Complimentary drinks and a Finger Buffet will be available from 6pm to 8pm to welcome you back to this extremely popular local pub and restaurant. The Virginia Ash 'Classics at The Ash' will also be running on the night from 6.30pm, so why not pop down and make an evening of it tomorrow from 6pm as the Virginia Ash opens its doors...with a new look!
We are now taking bookings for dining from Thursday 1st August so give us a call to book your table on 01963 363 868 We look forward to welcoming you back for Classic Country Pub Dining! 
OPEN ALL DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK • DINING HOURS: MONDAY TO SATURDAY 12 NOON - 2.15PM AND 5.30PM - 8.30PM • SUNDAYS 12.00PM - 6.30PM. (LAST ORDERS FOR MEALS ARE 2.15PM AND 8.30PM MONDAY - SATURDAY AND 6.30PM ON SUNDAY)TABLE BOOKINGS AND GENERAL ENQUIRIES: 01963 363 868 • THE VIRGINIA ASH, SHERBORNE ROAD, HENSTRIDGE, SOMERSET BA8 0PL 
As many of you will know, during August Thyme after Time Cafe in Stalbridge host Spirefest their mini music festival. This year it is on Saturday, August 10th from 6pm-midnight!
This year we have three brilliant local bands coming to play for us including our headline act... Stone Groove perform a balanced mix of disco, funk, soul, rock and pop classics from the likes of Chic, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson alongside the more modern grooves of Daft Punk, Bruno Mars, The Killers and Jamiroquai. For more information click on the picture above to visit their website
If you're stuck for things to do outdoors with your children over the summer holidays then this info might come heaven sent...
Yeovil Recreation Centre have a Mini Golf course! Just turn up and play at their 9 hole mini golf challenge. A great time outside for all the family. Kids can also let their imaginations run wild at the Flagship Playspace. The free adventure themed playspace was designed with the input of local school children and gives young people the chance to explore a range of exciting equipment including:
On Saturday 17th August 2019 STALBRIDGE GARDEN SOCIETY present their ANNUAL PRODUCE, CRAFT & FLOWER SHOW, To be opened by Paul Wavish. Doors open at 2.30pm Stalbridge Hall Prize Giving at 4.00pm, followed by the Raffle Admission: Adults 50p, children under 16 free Schedule of Classes & Entry Forms - Booklet available in Dikes, Post office and Pharmacy Closing date for entries is WEDNESDAY 14TH AUGUST 
All Stalbridge residents are invited to enter the Hanging Basket or Window Box competition. 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for The William Dike Memorial Cup, kindly donated by Dike & Sons will be presented at The Annual Show on 17th August. They are also judging this fun competition! Entry forms (shown below) are available in Dike & Son superstore, Stalbridge Post Office, Williams Florist, Grace Haines Eyecare, Ring Street Filling Station and other shops etc in Stalbridge. The closing dater for entries is 31st July 2019.
Just George's Carnival Club Fun Day will take place at Stalbridge Hall on Saturday 6th July 2019, starting at 12 noon. Over 25 stalls, BBQ, Bar, Bouncy Castle, Skittles, Plus lots more! The day will run into the evening with Pig Races, Disco, Fancy Dress for Adults and Kids. A percentage of the overall profit will be donated to the Wessex Neurological Centre at Southampton Hospital, Charity reg no: 1051543 |
