Within the grounds of The Gugg in Station Road Stalbridge is "As the crow flies", a craft gallery/shop which sells one off items created by local makers and artists. All items in the shop are sourced within a ten mile radius of Stalbridge. GIFT VOUCHERS are now available in the shop to be redeemed against anything Guggleton. Available in multiples of £20. Pop in and grab some or use the contact form on their website to order direct. 
A boost for Businesses in Dorset. Dorset Growth Hub has launched Small Growth Grants for Dorset businesses with ambitions to grow. Applicants will need to demonstrate that they have traded successfully for at least 12 months and now have plans for a project that will facilitate business growth. The Small Growth Grants scheme is inviting applications for projects of a value from £4,000 upwards and successful grant applications are provided 25% of eligible project costs. The minimum grant amount is £1,000 and the maximum is £5,000. For example, to receive a grant of £5,000 the total project cost will be at least £20,000. Eligible project costs include capital equipment, new premises works and fitting, new digital capability adoption, and outsourcing of expertise. This is a competitive application process and the guidelines and application are provided below. The Small Growth Grant is currently open with completed applications to be submitted by Friday 3rd December 2021, and with any resulting grant claims to be claimed within 6 months of the grant being agreed. Download the application form and guidance below from the Dorset Growth Hub website (this works best on Chrome or latter) or if you have any queries please call our grant administration team on 01202 607533. 
Road closures in Stalbridge
Duck Lane in Stalbridge is due to be closed for BT to do some work from 9.30am on Thursday 27th August to 3.30pm on Tuesday 1st September 2020. If you have any concerns about this please contact Tom Faulkner, (trafficteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk) by 7th August 2020. For your information Stalbridge Primary school children are not due to return until Monday 7th September. 
The government regularly updates their online publication for frequently asked questions about what we can and can't do during the Coronavirus pandemic. This changes as more rules and guidelines are relaxed over time. The latest rules and guidance for 10th August 2020 onwards can be found on an HTML page called Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can't do on the government website. One of the main changes concerns the wearing of masks. So for example from 8th August the government says: We are now recommending that face coverings are worn in additional indoor settings and this will be enforceable in law. Currently you are required to wear face coverings in shops, supermarkets, indoor shopping centres, indoor transport hubs and public transport. For members of the public, from 8 August this will be expanded to include:
Some people, including disabled people and those who have invisible impairments or conditions such as mental illness, do not need to wear face coverings if they are unable to do so. People are not required to prove they are exempt from a face covering. Those who have an age, health or disability reason for not wearing one should not be routinely asked to give any written evidence of this. 
The Church of St Mary in Stalbridge is to re-open its doors from Sunday 19th July 2020 at 9.30am. A service of Music , Prayers and Readings will take place at this time ( but unfortunately no singing). Everywhere has been cleaned and the appropriate Covid precautions have been put in place for the safety of all concerned. Please be aware that the church is required to take details of those attending due to Track and Trace requirements. 
Stalbridge Town Council are pleased to announce that The Jubilee Play Area has re-opened today 15th July in Stalbridge Playing Fields. There is now one entrance only gate and one exit only gate. Please read and respect the guidance and rules displayed in order to be able to use these facilities safely. Stalbridge Town Council reserves the right to close these facilities again at any time if the rules and guidance posted are not being observed or if new guidance from government changes in the future. Thank you for your understanding. 
Dorset Council have announced the re-opening of its sports and leisure centres from 25th July. Announced on their website "The centres managed by Dorset Council will be welcoming back customers from Saturday 25 July. The news comes after the facilities closed in March due to COVID-19." Guidance published by the Government outlines measures that will allow indoor swimming pools and sports facilities to reopen. Social distancing measures will be in place in all the centres, together with rigorous cleaning regimes. Touch-points, such as door handles and railings, and all equipment will be cleaned regularly and hand sanitising stations positioned around the buildings. Centre employees are receiving COVID-19 training to help them understand and implement plans for the safety of customers. Find out more nearer the time by visiting the council website and finding a leisure facility near you. 
Stalbridge Town Council is happy to announce that the Jarvis Field Play Area and Multi-track will open today, Friday 10th July, at 3pm. The new signs and guidance for the safe use of these facilities are attached to the gates. Please make sure you and your children understand the rules and guidance before using either area. As you can see from the map below there is one entrance only to the play area and one entrance only to the Multi-track. When leaving either the play area or the Multi-track the Wessex Road Exit Gate must be used. Please read and respect the guidance and rules displayed in order to be able to use these facilities safely. Stalbridge Town Council reserves the right to close these facilities again at any time if the rules and guidance posted are not being observed or if new guidance from government changes in the future. Thank you for your understanding. 
Stalbridge Play parks update: Stalbridge Town Council are getting ready to re-open the Play Area and Multi-track at Jarvis Field. In order to make these facilities as safe as possible to use we have ordered new safety advice banners and banners for Entrances and Exits. With many businesses and organisations ordering new signage from signmakers at short notice it has taken longer than usual to obtain this signage. We are expecting delivery of the 24 different signs we have ordered to arrive in the next few days and as soon as we receive them we will be able to open Jarvis Field Play area and the Multi-track. The opening of the Jubilee Play Area at Stalbridge Playing Fields will happen as soon as possible after that.
As you can see from the map below there will be one entrance only to the play area, one entrance only to the Multi-track. When leaving either the play area or the Multi-track the Wessex Road Exit Gate must be used. Please read and respect the guidance and rules displayed in order to be able to use these facilities safely. Safety remains our absolute top priority and we have worked to keep these areas as safe as possible. With regard to the Public WC’s in Station Road car park we are phasing the opening with a single multi use disabled and unisex facility. This is being done in order that we can provide a facility that is safe, with ventilation, non- touch taps, flush and hand soap and sanitiser dispensers. Again there will be a marked one way system and signs in place to encourage adherence to latest guidelines in relation to covid 19. The opening date is yet to be confirmed. Thank you for your support and understanding.
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