Elaine Korman invites you to "Music, Friends and Christmas" at The Congregational Church in Stalbridge on Sunday 16th December at 2.30pm with Special Guests and Talented Young Musicians. There will be a retiring collection in aid of the Ben Tickner Charity. 
On Thursday 6th December at 7.30pm there will be An Evening of Christmas Music and Readings at St. Mary's Church in Stalbridge, featuring HMS Heron Volunteer Band, The Stalbridge Singers and principally yourselves. With Mulled wine and refreshments. Tickets are £7.50 and are available from Stalbridge Post Office, Williams Florists, or by telephoning 01963 362945 
Christmas Tree Festival at The Stalbridge Congregational Church in Stalbridge, with crafts, childrens presentation, The Stalbridge Singers, Mulled Wine and Mince Pies. Saturday 1st December from 10.00am till 12 noon at The Congregational Church in Stalbridge, Just off The High Street in Station Road. 
David Beaton’s talk, Dorset Heroines, covers over 350 years of colourful Dorset history, ranging from the Civil War to the Second World War, and is devoted to around ten out of the dozen women in Dorset’s Forgotten Heroes, published in 2005 by The Dovecote Press. We meet ‘Brave Dame Mary’, who held out in Corfe Castle for twenty months before being betrayed by one of her own group, and, on the other side of the fence, the brave Women of Lyme, who held out against the Royalists. There are women from all strata of society: the daughter of a cabinet maker who became famous throughout Europe for her fossil finds; a philanthropist of noble birth; another high born philanthropist who married into the same family and was, incidentally, Winston Churchill’s aunt; a palaeobotanist who took the nation by storm with the publication of her controversial book, Married Love; a courageous nurse who served in both World Wars; a WW2 heroine who lived with the Maquis and was awarded the Croix de Guerre; and a dancer who decided to form a concert party to entertain the troops and who by D-Day had given over 1,000 performances in army camps, air force bases and on naval ships. It is an extraordinary catalogue of women of courage and dedication whose actions have helped shape the history of this remarkable county. 
Come and pick up a bargain at the Stalbridge Hall Car Boot and Table Top Sale this Sunday 2nd December. Whatever the weather we'll be there and we have tables indoors in the cozy, warm main hall. The Sale runs from 9.30am to 11.30am. Table Top Inside Tables £5 Car Boot Outside £3.50 Contact 01963 363702 
Hi Everyone,
I trust you are keeping cosily inside today- isn't it grim outside? It has been a rather crazy November here which is not usual, normally its our preparation time for the December onslaught so we are here and we are paddling- fast! We have catered two large events in the Exchange during November and then had smaller events we have been catering also which left us void of free dates to do a November evening event. We thought we should crack on and tell you about festive evening on Saturday, 15th December in our Cafe. Something completely new- A Festive Evening of Food, Yarns and Risque Ramblings with Stuart Waite, Saturday, 15th December @ 7pm We will of course be making sure you won't be going hungry, we have a delicious Christmas Festive menu planned (see below) which will be pre chosen on your part. The food will be fully served at your table on this event not a buffet like it often is on our evenings. Rumour has it that Stuart might be dressing Dicken's style!! We have just a few tables left for this so if you would like to come along then do get in touch nice and quick. Here is the delicious menu we will be cooking up- Christmas Party Menu 2018 Starters please choose one of the following Parsnip, apple and chestnut soup with our homemade garlic bread or Dressed crispy duck with mint, lime and chilli and hoi sin sauce or Warm salad of Dorset blue vinny, sautéed mushrooms with crispy bacon and pickled walnuts (bacon optional to make vegetarian if required). Main Course please choose one of the following Roast West Country turkey breast with pig in blanket, homemade stuffing, bread sauce, cranberry sauce, gravy, roast potatoes and served with seasonal vegetables or West country mixed Game Pie with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes or Fresh salmon fillet with a fennel, white wine and Blackmore Vale crème fraiche creamy sauce or Vegetarian option of buckwheat pancake stack, layered with roasted ratatouille and a Somerset cheddar cheese sauce (all the above will be served with seasonal vegetables) Dessert please choose one of the following Traditional homemade Christmas Pudding with Dorset Golden Cap whisky custard and Blackmore Vale clotted cream or Vanilla cheesecake topped with pink gin and strawberry kissell or Warm rich chocolate brownie served with salted caramel icecream and butterscotch sauce or Homemade apricot, peach and mandarin trifle laced with Archers peach Schnapps and topped with crushed Amaretti biscuits and toasted almonds Coffee Fresh coffee from our espresso machine Price per head - £29.50 We look forward to hearing from you and if we don't see you for this, our next and in fact last monthly evening event for 2018 then we would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy Christmas and new year. Thankyou for your continued support to our business, we cannot express how much it means to us and just how important it is that you choose to support an independent local business. We will be in touch soon with our next evening event.... if you have anything specific you would like us to do for our next one, then we are open to ideas?? Kind regards Margot, Steve and the Thymers x Thyme after Time | Event Catering, Online Foodstore & Café in the heart of rural Dorset 
As well as our new 'core' menu of Country Pub Classics and 'Hot from the Grill' freshly cooked steaks and Gammon we will be offering Daily Specials...but these are no ordinary specials...This is a chance for our talented chefs to create new menu items on a daily basis, using fresh and seasonal ingredients, so you will always find something new and exciting to try at The New Stalbridge Arms!
We present Our Specials Menu for Tonight...Friday 23rd November 2018! 
To have a look at our new 'core' menu of Country Pub Classics and 'Hot from the Grill' freshly cooked steaks and Gammon just click on the button below to visit our menu page. We are open from tonight onwards, seven days a week! The Stalbidge Arms is now Open!
At The New Stalbridge Arms we've been finalising our menu and prices, as well as testing out our new menu on friends and family.
The first 'Specials of the Day' will be announced tomorrow, Friday 23rd November (our opening night!), but in the meantime, why not have a look at our NEW Main Menu. We have been listening to our potential guests over the last few days and not only do we now have prices on the website, but some new tasty dishes suitable for guests who like vegetarian food. Have a look at the couple of new items below and then view our New Menu on the website by clicking on the button below. We hope to see you soon at The New Stalbridge Arms, opening tomorrow, Friday November 23rd at 5pm! 
Dear Stalbridge,
You've been waiting on us and now it's time for us to wait on you! Yes, The New Stalbridge Arms will open at 5pm on Friday 23rd November 2018! And we can't wait! We know you've heard this all before and been disappointed when the Arms has 'Folded' after a short space of time, but this time there is a difference....We own the premises outright! No brewery or big boss company to have to deal with, just the joy of bringing to Stalbridge what you've been wanting for ages...A Home from Home, friendly and comforting Local Pub, serving simple, but delicious, freshly made, Home-cooked pub favourites at a reasonable price, using locally sourced fresh ingredients. The Stalbridge Arms will be somewhere you'll be proud to bring your family, friends, children and even your dog to! For more info visit our new website by clicking on the button below... 
Stalbright Special Events for Stalbridge present an evening of Christmas Celebration on Friday 30th November. It's beautiful Lantern Parade will take place again this year, processing from the Hub to The Ring, in time for The interactive Christmas Nativity Story at 6.00pm, followed by The Lighting of The Lime Tree at 6.30pm on The Ring. Mulled Wine and Mince Pies will be served by The Church of St. Mary in Stalbridge. Have a look below at our Lantern Parade video from last year... If you haven't signed up to one of the Lantern Making Workshops, running from 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm on Saturday November 17 and 24th then click on the button below to join in...
FOR INFO ON HOW TO JOIN THE 2018 STALBRIGHT LANTERN PARADE JUST CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW
TO REGISTER TO JOIN THE 2018 STALBRIGHT LANTERN PARADE JUST CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW
In conjunction with the events on The Ring The Scout Hall will be open from 4.00pm to 8.00pm for the Stalbright Christmas Fayre. Many local charity stalls will be there and the Stalbridge Scouts will be running their renowned Barbecue from 4.00pm onwards. Tea, coffee, Mulled Wine, Hot Chocolate and warm Mince Pies will be on offer. 
Skittle for a Turkey at The Swan Pub in Stalbridge on Friday 30th November from 6pm to 9pm. Will you be the clucky one who gets the top score and walks away with a Turkey? It's only £2 a go, they'll have mulled wine and mince pies at the ready and it's in aid of charity, so pop down and see if you can get clucky at The Swan!
( all proceeds to SCOPE#DISABILITY GAME CHANGERS ) "Half of disabled people feel excluded from society and many say prejudicial attitudes haven’t improved in decades. We know there is still work to do until all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness, so we all need to work together to change society for the better. There’s something everyone can do to be a Disability Gamechanger so join us today to end this inequality..." FIND OUT MORE AT THE SCOPE WEBSITE 
The Stalbridge Branch of The Royal British Legion will be holding its Annual General Meeting in the Legion Premises on Barrow Hill on Monday 26th November commencing at 8-00 p.m. At this meeting we will be seeking nominations for Chairman and Treasurer and we also need new Active Committee Members. It is vital to have a good working committee who are interested in keeping the Branch alive. Members please note the date and attend. 
The best way to get into the spirit of Christmas this year......is to come along to the Stalbridge Christmas Concert on Saturday 8th December in Stalbridge Hall at 7.30pm. The Mill Singers and The Stalbridge Singers will be entertaining you and getting you in the mood for the festive season. Mulled wine and mince pie are included in the ticket, priced at £8 for adults and £5 for children- available from Williams Florists in Station Road, Stalbridge. 
Stalbridge Petanque & Croquet Club are having a meeting on Thursday 15th November in the Youth Club at Stalbridge Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Existing members are encouraged to attend as "we have a few things to discuss". This is also an opportunity for non-members to attend and possibly sign up to become a member. 
STALBRIDGE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER CAR SCHEME
Notice of a Public Meeting to be held on Wednesday 7th November 2018 - 6.30pm for 7.00pm in The Community Hall at Stalbridge Village Hall. This meeting is to explain how the scheme will work and is for all those people who have no other means of transport to get to an Appointment at their new Doctor’s Surgery or attend a Hospital Appointment. It will be necessary to register with the Scheme before being able to use it. There will be an opportunity to register with the Scheme before and after the Presentation (approx. 7.00 pm). There will also be an opportunity to ask questions after the talk about the Scheme. Even if you do not have a personal need for the transport to be provided by the Scheme, you may have a family member or a neighbour who does and they might be grateful if you attended the meeting on their behalf. A Contact number has yet to be confirmed. (STALBRIDGE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER CAR SCHEME) 
Rock 'n' Roll Trio "Rip it Up" will be appearing at The Swan Pub in Stalbridge on Saturday 10th November. Entry is free and the drinks are reasonably priced so why not make an evening of it at this ever more popular pub. The band will be "on stage" at 9pm leaving you enough time to have a few drinks and get in the mood for some superb, live music!
Ciao Bella Mobile Pizza is back at The Swan Pub in Stalbridge on Sunday 4th November with Extra Special pizzas to warm your soul. Pop along from 5pm till 9pm. The pizza van has a cover in case the weather is not playing cricket.
Our Specials: ITALIAN SPECIAL Manzo Piccante £8 Spicy beef with medly of vegetables. Reggae Reggae Jerk chicken and Reggae Reggae sauce. £8 Texas Smokey BBQ Chicken, Smokey Bacon, BBQ sauce and red pepper £8 Garlic bread £3 (with cheese £4) Kids Cheese and tomato £5 PEPPERONI £7 Italian Salami. MARGARITA £7 Fresh Basil,Oregano. VEGETARIAN £7 Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms. HAM & PINEAPPLE £7 MEAT FEAST £8 Chicken, Ham, Pepperoni. *Card payments now accepted * 
From Monday 12th November 2018 till Saturday 9th February 2019 one of the parking bays in Stalbridge high street will not be available for parking in. It's the one near Else's Butchers, almost opposite The former Crown Inn.
Below is the blurb from Dorset Council about why this is happening... 
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