Diary for May 2011
29th Hedgerow Harvest
29/05/2011 - 29/05/2011 Join John for the day and enjoy the primordial thrill of gleaning the hedgerows and being a ‘hunter-gatherer’ without the hard work involved in gardening or the hassle of going to the supermarket. Much of the day will be spent outside, concentrated around the Kingcombe Centre thanks to its abundance of fat hen, chickweed and hairy bittercress in the garden, as well as fully stocked hedgerows in the vicinity. Time in the afternoon will be dedicated to di...
27th Reserve Your Place on Shanks's Pony
27/05/2011 - 31/05/2011 Join Arthur on his customary bank holiday weekend walk around West Dorset’s Nature Reserves. This course will visit many of the local Nature Reserves within a 20 mile radius the Kingcombe Centre and incorporate them into linear or circular walks. Two walks nearer the centre will be inland and two slightly further away will be coastal. The length of the walks average 8 miles per day. This allows ample opportunity to enjoy the natural world which will be at its...
21st Bats
21/05/2011 - 21/05/2011 A day course with a difference – in that it’s at night! The Course will begin with a talk about the ecology of British bats, their preferred habitats and population trends and how to identify British bats by way of field characteristics. This will be followed by a bat detector workshop, where attendees will get to learn about bat calls and how to differentiate between species by call. Finally, you will have a bat walk around the Centre – putting t...
21st Flying Dragons
21/05/2011 - 21/05/2011 Dragonflies are among the most ancient of living creatures. From fossil records we know that these amazing insects were flying some 300 million years ago, before even dinosaurs roamed the earth. The Kingcombe Centre, on the river Hooke, with two of its own ponds makes it an ideal location to introduce you to these beautiful insects. Pond dipping and locating old body cases outdoors will complement classroom sessions covering habitat and distribution, ecology, metho...
20th Classical Guitar
20/05/2011 - 22/05/2011 Whether you are an elementary or a more advanced player, enjoy a weekend of guitar music in the inspiring environment of Kingcombe. Ensemble playing is great fun and an excellent way to improve technique, sight reading and listening skills. A wide range of music will be provided, giving all guitarists the opportunity to make music together. Wendy is an experienced teacher and performer and her enthusiastic and encouraging approach always provides a stimulating and ...
19th Oh I Do Love To Be Beside The Seaside
19/05/2011 - 19/05/2011 John is one of the country's leading authorities on foraging for food and the seaside is his first destination whenever he needs to find wild food reliably and in abundance. There is so much to be found with shellfish, crustaceans, leafy greens, herbs, flowers and seaweeds are waiting to be discovered. John will open your eyes to what's out there on our seashores that you can eat. Meet at Ferrybridge – bring your own packed lunch, John will bring King...
16th An Introduction to Beekeeping
16/05/2011 - 20/05/2011 The course will provide a basic understanding in the practice and theory of beekeeping, and will certainly give you a buzz! It is designed for anyone who has an interest in bees and will certainly be invaluable to those starting out in the craft. 5 day sessions and some evening sessions will cover various aspects of beekeeping including the importance of beekeeping, the natural history of the honeybee, handling of bees and the equipment required, swarm prevention a...
14th Cattistock: Coffee Morning In The Savill Hall
Saturday 14th May - 10.30am Coffee morning in the Savill Hall organised by the Tennis Club. [Go to https://www.cattistock.info for more info...]...
14th Yoga Day
14/05/2011 - 14/05/2011 It is the perfect escape from your otherwise hectic lives and gives you the opportunity to try this ancient art in the nurturing and inspiring environment of Kingcombe. Yoga practice is for everybody, it can be tailored to the individual needs of a person or group. All levels of experience are welcome. There are four yoga days running throughout the year at Kingcombe, book on all to receive a discount. Good for your health and wellbeing, and that of your bank accou...
11th Curry Nights on Wednesdays at the Chalk and Cheese
Curry Night 6-9pm Curry, rice and naan. Any pint/bottled beer/small wine, 25ml shot or regular Pepsi/lemonade £6.95 Click for more details. ...
9th Drawing for the Creative Arts
09/05/2011 - 12/05/2011 Drawing underlies all the creative arts whatever your discipline - painter, sculptor, ceramicist, textile artist. These few days are designed to remove your fear and give you the confidence to tackle any subject. Drawing expands your creative thinking, hand eye co ordination as well as being hugely enjoyable. Jill presents a dynamic, fun way of learning and you will benefit by expanding your horizons and freshening up your approach to art. You will probably get mes...
8th Sunday Lunches at the Chalk and Cheese
Carvery 12.00-3.00pm Selection of meats available Served with freshly cooked vegetables 2 courses £8.95 Children £5.00 (includes free soup) 3 courses £12.00 Click for more details. ...
7th Cattistock: Regressive Meal Raising Funds For Children Of Fiji
Saturday 7th May - Evening "Regressive Meal" raising funds for Children Of Fiji. [Go to https://www.cattistock.info for more info...]...
7th Highwood Gardens Open Day
7th May: There is an Open Day at Highwood Gardens on the A31 from 2.30pm to 6pm with tea, cakes and a visit to the woodland gardens. Admission for adults £4, children £2 and kids under 6 FREE. Money raised on the day will go to Home Start charity. For more information got to https://www.homestartwestdorset.co.uk/feature/News/180...
7th Plant Sales Every Saturday
At 10am at the War Memorial every Saturday you can find plants and produce for sale from the members of Maiden Newton's Allotment Association....
6th Birdsong of Kingcombe and Powerstock
06/05/2011 - 08/05/2011 This weekend is an introduction to the birds in the vicinity of the Centre and how to identify birds by their song. Both resident birds and migrants will be in full voice at this time of year. This course will be of great appeal to sighted naturalists and the visually impaired, not least because Gary himself is blind therefore understands how to make the wonder of birds accessible to all. Those who have sight impairments must bring their own sighted guide on the co...
6th Steak Nights on Fridays at the Chalk and Cheese Pub
Steak Night 5-8.45pm Rump steak + a pint of Carling, small wine (175ml) or regular Pepsi/lemonade £10.00 Click here for more details. ...
1st Cattistock: Dorset Knob Throwing & Food Festival
Sunday 1st May - 10am until 4pm. Dorset Knob Throwing and Food Festival. Admission £2, under 12s free, organised by the DKTC. [Go to https://www.cattistock.info for more info...]...
1st Farm to Fork
01/05/2011 - 01/05/2011 Follow the journey of rare breed sheep from their farm to your fork. This approach enables you to understand and practice seasonality, localism and sustainability in food and food production. You also get to try your hand at some butchery, meat preparation and cooking, before tucking into some Sunday grub! This course takes you to Eggardon Hill Natural Foods Farm where the Farquharsons are dedicated to the natural environment, farming and encouraging these to work ...
17th Train Station Walks
Get active tomorrow (Wednesday 18th May) on an 8.5-mile circular walk visiting Cruxton, Wynford Eagle, Toller Porcorum and Chilfrome, meeting at Maiden Newton Station with trains from Weymouth (arriving 9.14am) and Bristol Temple Meads (arriving 10.37am). The popular 'Wessex Wanderer' guided walks from many of the railway stations on the Heart of Wessex line (Weymouth to Bristol) have recently restarted. For more information and a list of all 2011 walks, please download the...
15th This Day In 1958 - Maiden Newton's �4,500 Fire Station Opened
The fire siren wailed at Maiden Newton last night. But there was no alarm – it was being sounded by Mr F Dann, H.M. Inspector of Fire Services, to mark the official opening of Maiden Newton’s new £4,250 fire station. Near Mr Dann as he performed the ceremony was Maiden Newton’s first fire engine – an ancient hand-drawn, hand-operated pump brought out specially for the occasion. Mr Dann said that for some time he had been dismayed at the very unsuitable pr...
13th Calling all Maiden Newton Residents!
We are offering each village within the Melbury Team the opportunity to have a stall at the Vintage Country Fayre on 17th July at West Compton to raise funds for your church. Think vintage, retro and 50’s. Traditional children’s entertainment; hook the duck, coconut shy, lucky dip, or pretty homemade crafts; bunting, pressed flowers, basket ware etc. Come along and enjoy what promises to be a great day! More info on: www.vintagecountryfayre.blogs...
10th This Day In 2001 - Jumping For Joy
Villagers Celebrate After Realising Five-Year Dream To Transform Hall Villagers are celebrating today after realising a five year dream to transform their hall. The Maiden Newton Youth and Community Centre won a boost of nearly £20,000 in lottery funding to finish the renovation of their 50-year-old building. The cash has enabled them to complete a major revamp which was started when the hall was threatened with closure five years ago. A leaking roof forced organisers to...
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