​Williams Florist and Gardening in Station Road Stalbridge know a thing or two about potatoes. Their seed potatoes are now in, so pop down to get yours. As well as seed potatoes they stock onion sets and shallots, summer flowering bulbs, seeds, compost and all manner of garden sundries. They also have lovely indoor windowsill planters, indoor sweet pea planters, grow your own strawberries for kids and sheep planters with mint. Normal opening hours are Mon to Fri 9 to 5 and Sat 9 to 1. Tel: 01963 362355

Stalbridge Garden Society Talks presents their next meeting on Thursday 10th February at 7.30.pm. in Stalbridge Hall, when they welcome David Loder speaking on "Vegetable Gardening". Visitors and new members are most welcome. For more information please telephone 01963 365848

Stalbridge has its own Dog Hotel! So If you are looking for day care or boarding for your four foot family members then Humphrey & Bo might be the place! The Hotel and Country Club for Dogs has 11 acres of beautiful secure grounds for your dogs to run and play in, and they even do day trips to the beach as part of the entertainment. The Country Club offers a programme of activities for your dog, including the opportunity to try out the agility course if they are the adventurous type. For the chilled out snoozy dog there are many sofas and squashy beds to sink into, all laid out in the beautiful farmhouse. Have a look at their website to find out all the details, by clicking on the button below.

​The Stalbridge Royal British Legion Quiz takes place on Wednesday 16th February from 7.30pm. Tables of up to 6 are £2 per person. Tables need to be booked.  phone 01963 362995 and leave a message with contact details.

Delicious, made to order pizzas are available every Thursday evening from 5.00pm to 8.00pm at The Gugg, Station Road in Stalbridge. If you haven't tried one of Dan's succulent, stonebaked pizzas you have been missing out! Why not visit Dan's FB page and order your pizza to collect? This Thursday 20th Jan Dan has the Swiss, the Venetian and the Oriental on as specials..

​THIS YEAR WILL BE THE CHINESE YEAR OF THE TIGER, SO WHY NOT JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF BEAUTIFUL CHINESE FOOD, COOKED FROM SCRATCH BY THYME after TIME! "We are celebrating The Year of the Tiger by dishing up some delicious Chinese food for you to enjoy. This is always one of our most popular evening events in the year and normally sells out pretty quickly…. and why not when we make all the dishes fresh in our kitchen here with fresh, tasty ingredients and meat from our local butcher- you know what you are getting from us and that does not involve bottled, pre-made sauces! So without further ado please check out our delicious, vibrant menu below, then make sure you get your paws on some by booking a table for Tiger Thyme on Friday 18th February at 7pm"- Margot

Vegetable spring rolls
served with our sweet chilli sauce

Oriental chicken breast skewers
served with a hoi sin dip

Our homemade prawn and sesame toasts
made with delicious prawns which we then smash up and flavour with ginger, soy sauce and garlic and then spread it over Taylors bakery bread and then top with sesame seeds. So delicious !

Prawn crackers ​

Decoupage Workshops are taking place at The Gugg in Stalbridge! Run by  Laura Jackson from Summer Lane Collection-  "Come and join us and make your own wall hanging decoupaged slate heart. Decoupage is such a fun craft! The finished effect looks like your image has been professionally hand painted. You can use it to spruce up tired looking furniture, glass bottles or jars; the list is endless once you’ve learnt the basics, which will be taught during the workshop. The classes are very light hearted, relaxed and in small groups so that everyone can receive the attention they need".  
The classes (details below) are held at Guggleton Farm Arts in Stalbridge DT10 2RQ, a great venue which has parking, refreshment and toilet facilities. To book your class call/text Laura on 07969 993059 or send her a direct message on social media by clicking on the button below.

Macrame Workshops are starting up again on 12th January at The Gugg in Stalbridge! Run by Laura Jackson from Summer Lane Collection, "Macrame is a very mindful and relaxing craft once you have mastered the basic knots, and I will be at your side if you get in a tangle! Just to warn you, macrame is very addictive! No experience is necessary for the first two classes, all classes are very friendly and relaxed, all materials are supplied and you’ll be taking your completed macrame home with you and feeling proud!  
The classes are held at Guggleton Farm Arts in Stalbridge DT10 2RQ, a great venue which has parking, refreshment and toilet facilities. To book your class call/text me on 07969 993059 or send me a direct message on social media by clicking on the button below. Each class can hold up to 6 students, so booking is essential". 

Week 1 - Macrame Plant Hanger
An introduction to macrame.
Knots covered - spiral knot, square knot and gathering. 
No experience necessary. 
Cost £20. 
Held on Wednesdays 12th January or 2nd February at 11 - 1.30pm, and Thursday 3rd February 6.30 - 9 pm
                       
Week 2 - Macrame Diamond Wall Hanging
Knots covered - larks head, square, barrel and constrictor. 
No experience necessary. 
Cost £25. 
Held on Wednesdays 19th January or 9th February at 11 - 1.30pm, and Thursday 10th February at 6.30 - 9pm
                        
Week 3 - Macrame Wall Hanging Planter
Knots covered - larks head, square, hitch, gathering and constrictor. 
Experience - to have confidence in making a macrame square knot.  
Cost £25 
Held on Wednesdays 26th January or 16 February 11 - 1.30pm and on Thursday 17th February from 6.30 - 9pm. 
                      
" Let me know if you have any questions. I’m really looking forward to welcoming you to macrame! "