 Regular Events Monday West Country Embroiderers, Sherborne and District Branch Description: Visiting tutors teach different techniques at the monthly workshops. Meets Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne on 2nd Mondays in each month 9.30am-3.30pm. (Special rates of £2 for 8 hours carparking) Charges: £20 subscription plus monthly charge when attending. Facilities: Disabled toilet. Disabled Access: Yes Contact Details Mrs J Pamplin Phone No: 01935 840519 Blandford United Reformed Church Sewing group meet fortnighly in Church Hall. Between 2.00pm-4.00pm in Room 8(upstairs) Phone No: 01935 840519 Art Session – Blandford Methodist Church. 1.30 – 4. Social drop in groups: Hope, Tobys Court, Shaftesbury. 1- 4.30, Four Leaf Clover Club (FLCC) Sherborne, 10- 4 Developing a “Chill Out Garden” – Sherborne – see website/ask CRT for info Reading Group at the FLCC Meeting every Monday at the FLCC. Come along and join in or just sit and listen with a cup of tea Tuesday Mulberry tree group meets every second tuesday at the Royal British Legion Shaftesbury between 12 and 4pm Blandford United Reformed Church mini market 9.30am-12.00 Blandford United Reformed Church prayers in the Kingston Room 12.30-1.00pm Blandford United Reformed Church Women's Guild on 2nd Tuesday at 3.00pm HOPE creative drop 1.30pm-4.pm at the Methodist church Bell Street Shaftesbury.For more info contact Martins on 01747 852 224 Social drop in groups: Hope, Tobys Court Shaftesbury 11.30 – 4.30 and art/craft at The Pavillions 11 –1 with Stour Castle attendees, FLCC 10 – 4 Wednesday Conservation The North Dorset Community Resource Team are continuing to work in partnership with several different conservation groups/bodies in undertaking various projects across Dorset. We meet every Wednesday or Thursday (Dependant on job/venue) and would welcome you as a volunteer. Why come and make a difference to the environment? We can offer various transport, but Spaces on minibus limited to 11 so book early. Are you interested? Call Nigel on 01747 823035 or 07717727394. Lunch and wet/warm old clothes must be brought, tea/coffee will be provided. Willow Tree Group, Willow tree group Blandford ( Florence Spencer)10-2 HOPE 1- 4.30pm FLCC 10-4pm Shaftesbury carers group meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pm at the Friends Meeting House, Bimport, Shaftesbury. Contact Eileen on 001747 852088 or Mary on 01963 364154 Blandford United Reformed Church Computing for beginners between 10.00am-10.00 in Room 8(upstairs) Blandford United Reformed Church Computing (advanced) between 2.00pm-4.00pm in Room 8(upstairs) Blandford United Reformed Church Art Group between 2.00pm-4.00pm in Room 7(upstairs) Blandford United Reformed Church Good Companions(women's group)on 3rd Wed from 8.00pm NVQ in Landbased Studies– Springhead, Fontmell Magna, 10–4, contact CRT Social drop in groups: Willow Tree Group – The Bungalow, Peel Close, Blandford 10–2, FLCC 10–4, Hope 1–4. Free Computer Lessons In Sherborne.On Wednesday Mornings in Sherborne there are free computer lessons at the Four Leaf Clover drop in centre. The sessions are from 10am to 12 noon and are open to anyone. Social drop in groups: Willow Tree Group – The Bungalow, Peel Close, Blandford 10 –2, FLCC 10 – 4, Hope 1 – 4. Art group 1-4, Quaker Meeting House, Shaftesbury Thursday Would you like to volunteer and be part of the Raisin Website Team? We meet at Blandford every Thursday between 10am and 12pm. We may be able to reimburse your transport costs. Interested call the North Dorset Resource Team on 01747 823035 Dorset Mental Health carers forum meets on the last Thursday in the month from 6pm and 8pm at the Forum Offices 29/29a Durngate St, Dorchester. Contact Richard Peacocke at the Forum on 01305 257172 or Marilyn Hills on 01308 459762 or mobile 07866 252046 Flexible drop-in, Castleman Bungalow, Blandford. Come any time btween 10am - 1pm for company,support,activity. Meet others,relax,chat or use art and craft materials,computers etc. You are welcome to bring your own lunch (kitchen available). Contact the Community Resource Team on 01747 823035 Social drop in groups: HOPE 1- 4.30pm FLCC 10-4pm Friday Teamforce, gardening, conservation/DIY in local community between 12-3pm, on allotment/various locations as applicable. Contact the Community Resource Team on 01747 823035 Women's Independent Network, support/social group at Blandford day centre - ask for referral. Speak to Blandford Mental Health Team on 01258 450610 Social drop in groups: Hope 1- 4.30, Zest Café – FLCC 9.30 – 3.30 IT for Complete Beginners course – Utd Ref Church Blandford, 10-12 Saturday Drop in at Respite House, Peel Close, Blandford for coffee etc. for 10am - 12pm. Contact Lisa or John at Blandford Community Mental Health Team on 01258 450610 Saturday Indoor Market Every Saturday at The Exchange Sturminster Newton. Art Group at the Exchange Want to improve your artistic skills?, why not come to the Art Group which meets at the Chivrick Room in the Exchange between 11.00 am to 1.00 pm every Saturday. The Art Group is open to people of all abilities and covers different techniques at a pace accustomed to you. At the same time all ages are welcome to join and if you are doing GCSE or A-level art you can boost your portfolio with qualified teacher guidance. The entry fee is £7.50 per week or £5.00 for young people aged 14-16. Each week is charge individually so if you are unable to come every week you will not lose your money. Sunday Singles Walking Rambling & Walking A walking group designed to give single people the chance to enjoy country and coastal walks and make new friends. Length of walks 4 to 10 miles. Walks every Sunday in Dorset and Somerset. Disabled Access: Information unavailable Contact: Ms Jill Siely Phone No: 01963 23655 01823 480803 Blandford United Reformed Church Morning Worship, Holy Communion 1st Sunday at 10.30am Blandford United Reformed Church Evening Worship at 6.30pm, alternate weeks at the Methodist Church, The Close. Holy Communion bi-monthly as arranged Afternoon tea at HOPE On the first Sunday of every month afternoon tea is being held at HOPE. It will take place from 2 until 4 pm. Other Regular Events HOPEA new drop-in centre has been opened by the Shaftesbury Carers Group. It is open from 10.30 am until 4.00 pm on a Tuesday, Wednesday and a Thursday. The entrance is located in the car park behind Toby's (opposite the jobcentre). Any one welcome for a cup of coffee and a chat. It is a new venture, any one willing to volunteer or who has ideas for future projects please contact Eileen on 01747 852088. REGULAR EVENTS ifyou know of any regular events please let me know Positive Approach Shop Blandford 10-4PM Mon –Sat (facilitated by Florence and Mental Health Forum) looking for volunteers. |