Diary for October 2011
31st Cattistock: Kids Halloween Party
Monday 31st October - Afternoon A Halloween party for children in the Savill Hall, organised by the CCSC. [Go to https://www.cattistock.info for more info...]...
26th The Great Trees of Dorset
The Great Trees of Dorset 26/10/2011 - 26/10/2011 Dorset's ancient trees are amongst its most precious living treasures, as important a part of our heritage as any architectural monument. The day will help you to understand the historical importance of veteran trees in Dorset’s landscape and how to identify them. It will further cover tree biology, species associated with veteran trees and the issues affecting them. You will visit the Kingcombe Nature Reserve to survey and d...
24th Wessex Gardens in Autumn
Wessex Gardens in Autumn 24/10/2011 - 28/10/2011 Indulge in a week full of visits, strolling through beautiful gardens in their full splendour. Explore a huge variety of trees, shrubs and late flowering plants as they show off the drama of autumn. Philip's knowledge and personal contacts create a deeper insight into these gardens as you discuss them with their owners and gardeners during private tours. The garden visits, with illustrated talks on the Monday and Wednesday evenings,...
21st Fungal Foray Weekend
Fungal Foray Weekend 21/10/2011 - 23/10/2011 Can you eat it?! The course aims to answer this; most foragers overriding concern. It will also offer a more general introduction to the fungal world through foraging and indoor discussions. A variety of other questions will also be tackled such as – what are mushrooms and toadstools? How can you tell them apart? Kingcombe is one of the best places in England to find fungi with a list of over 500 species; it is especially noted for it...
21st Jazz Improvisation
Jazz Improvisation 21/10/2011 - 23/10/2011 The word of Jazz can mean a lot of things to different people, but one thing common to most styles is improvisation. You will look at various ways of improvising, using blues scales, modes and chord sequences. Over the weekend you form a band and rehearse a mixture of standard and Latin–American pieces in which everyone then has a chance to take a solo. There will be some music theory but the emphasis is on enjoying practical music maki...
17th Your Five a Day in Watercolour
Your Five a Day in Watercolour 17/10/2011 - 21/10/2011 Fruit and vegetables make up an important part of a varied diet, and charming subjects for painting. Sheila does not profess to be an expert in combining fruit and vegetables on the plate; she is an expert in combining fruit and vegetables on paper. This course will feature the importance of composition before committing paint to paper and how to consider colour, size and shape. This course is suitable for all levels of experience...
15th Cattistock: First Responders Quiz Night
Saturday 15th October - Evening Cattistock First Responders Quiz Night in the Fox & Hounds...who will lift the trophy this year? [Go to https://www.cattistock.info for more info...]...
11th Dormice
Dormice 11/10/2011 - 11/10/2011 Declining dormice.....? Sue Eden disputes this customary opinion of the species and her innovative views received critical acclaim when her book Living with Dormice was published in 2009. This course will explore both old and new ideas regarding this shy creature and includes a visit to local woodland to discuss what does and does not suit dormice and hopefully catch a glimpse of one as well. Tutor: Sue Eden Contact The Kingcombe Centre, L...
7th Fungal Foray of Kingcombe
Fungal Foray of Kingcombe 07/10/2011 - 07/10/2011 The day consists of a brief introduction to the fungal world and answers the questions - what are mushrooms and toadstools? How do they fit into the natural world? How on earth do you tell one from another? In particular, how do you know if they are edible or not? There will be a guided walk where all the fungi found will be discussed and, where possible (it isn't easy for anyone!) identified. A limited number of inedible fungi wil...
7th Fungal Foray of Powerstock
Fungal Foray of Powerstock 09/10/2011 - 09/10/2011 The day consists of a brief introduction to the fungal world and answers the questions - what are mushrooms and toadstools? How do they fit into the natural world? How on earth do you tell one from another? In particular, how do you know if they are edible or not? There will be a guided walk where all the fungi found will be discussed and, where possible (it isn't easy for anyone!) identified. A limited number of inedib...
28th Public Transport in Maiden Newton
We have updated the links to the Timetables for the local Bus Services for Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch (73, 202, 212 and 213) as provided by the website, www.travelinesw.com First Great Western have also recently updated their Timetable for Maiden Newton railway station (Timetable 27), click to download it (pdf file). These links can also be found on our Public Transport page....
21st This Day In 1981 - Plans For Three Playing Fields Given Go-Ahead
People in three local communities are to have their own playing fields – thanks to West Dorset District Council. The council’s Recreation and Amenities Committee have set aside £102,000 in their capital program to purchase playing fields at Maiden Newton and Cattistock and to prepare and level a piece of derelict land to make a playing field at Crossways. The land at Maiden Newton and Cattistock, which had been used for recreational purposes by villagers, was under t...
6th Big Breakfast this Saturday
Maiden Newton Village Hall will be hosting a breakfast morning from 9-11am this Saturday (8th October), in aid of the Friends of St Marys Church, Maiden Newton. Entrance costs £4.00 per adult, £2.00 per child, with a family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) being £10.00. Food to include Full English Breakfast, Cereals, Juice and tea and coffee....
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