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The local groups are now listed in alphabetical order - should you have difficulty in finding a group please contact the office.
Age UK We provide for the people of Blandford and the surrounding villages (within DT11) making sure that people are being treated with dignity and respect, are being a valued member of the community, feeling safe and secure and being healthy. 4 Nightingale Court East Street Blandford Forum DT11 7ED Tel: 01258 458250 Website: www.ageuk.org.uk
Alzheimer's Disease Blandford Support Group CMHTE c/o Langbourne Ward Blandford Community Hospital Milldown Road Blandford Forum DT11 7DD
B.A.D. Productions (Blandford Amateur Dramatics) A new group dedicated to the advancement of arts, culture and community involvement in Blandford Forum and the surrounding area. Members are involved in a number of activities from musicals to radio plays as well as social and fund-raising events. Open to anyone to join whether for acting, singing, directing, making sets/costumes, helping with advertising and much more. Please visit our website for more information. Lee Harris, Chairman 15 Old Farm Gardens Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7UU Tel: 01258 455142 Website: www.badproductions.org.uk
Blackmore Vale Amateur Radio Society The Society promotes all aspects of amateur radio, assists members to obtain licensed status and is affiliated to the national body of amateur radio - the Radio Society of Great Britain. Mr Tony Marriott (Secretary) Email: tm@io80vv.freeserve.co.uk Website: www.radioclubs.net/bvars Or Just turn up! We meet each Tuesday 7:30pm, New Remembrance Hall, Charlton, Shaftesbury. SP7 0PL
Blandford & District Angling Club This is a river fishing club for people that still like a real challenge to catch fish from flowing water. It is a friendly club that will help any person to fish. Mr Peter Brundish, Secretary 10 Windmill Road Blandford Forum DT11 7HG Tel: 01258 453545 Email: PALSWINDMILLRD@TESCO.NET
Blandford & District Chamber of Trade Website: www.blandfordbusiness.co.uk
Blandford & District Civic Society The Society has approximately 250 members, has regular meetings, newsletters and talks and is actively involved as a constructive pressure group, working closely with the District Council to ensure that development plans are in keeping with the existing infrastructure of the town.
Blandford & District Riding for the Disabled There are 14 groups in Dorset and volunteers are always needed - no experience required - training is given at the start. Mrs J Abbott, Chairman Littlebrook Farmhouse Belchalwell Blandford DT11 0ES Tel: 01258 863683
Blandford & District Trades Council We are a council of delegates from affiliated trade union branches in the Blandford area and in a large part of Hampshire and Dorset. We take up all kinds of matters raised by our delegate-members with local authorities, public bodies, etc. We meet monthly at the Royal British Legion, Blandford Forum. Mr M Domoney, Chairman Mr R H Tulk, Secretary 1 Mary Gardens Okeford Fitzpaine Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0RX Tel: 01258 860920 Email: bdtc@talktalk.net
Blandford & Mortain Twinning Association To promote the interests of individuals, groups, clubs and associations between the two towns of Blandford Forum, Dorset and Mortain, Normandy. New members are always welcome - please contact the Secretary for details. Mr Martin J Brickell, Hon. Secretary Eden House Shorts Lane Blandford Forum DT11 7BD Tel: 01258 453693 Email: martin_brickell@btinternet.com
Blandford & Preetz Twinning Association The Association is an Anglo/German exchange group for student and adult exchange visits between the two towns of Blandford Forum and Preetz in North Germany. The student exchange has been running for almost 50 years and the adult exchange has just celebrated its 30th anniversary. During the year we hold various social events for all members and friends, in the form of Dining in Nights, Beetle Drives and a Summer Social. Mrs J Barnes, Secretary (Tel: 01258 453199) Mr P J Warrington, Chairman 24 Bayfran Way Blandford Forum DT11 7RZ Tel: 01258 453550 Email: thewarringtons@talktalk.net
Blandford & Sturminster Newton Hockey Club We are a friendly and family-type club. All players and abilities are welcome (coaching provided). We run 2 mens, 3 ladies (1 ladies side play Sunday league and 1 badges side (mens) and mixed side). Both men and ladies play in a summer league. Check the website for further details. Tim Blevins, Chairman Jamie Fowler, Secretary Diana Lodge Bryanston Blandford DT11 0DS Tel: 01258 451187 Email: secretary@bsnhockey.co.uk Website: www.blandfordandsturhockey.co.uk
Blandford & Sturminster Beekeepers Association The Blandford & Sturminster Beekeepers meet monthly. They run beginners courses for beekeepers from April to August at weekends. Mike Whittick (Tel: 01258 880803) Terry Payne (Tel: 01747 811251) Brookmans Farm Bungalow Dunns Lane Iwerne Minster Dorset DT11 8NG Email: Bees@bsbka.co.uk Website: www.bsbka.co.uk
Blandford Allotment Society Plots at Lamperds Field, Salisbury Road and Philip Road. Mr Dick Good 'Tel: 01258 452278 Email: www.blandford-allotments.co.uk
Blandford Art Society Our Society holds monthly evening meetings with talks and demonstrations, four Sunday workshops, an Open Annual Exhibition, painting days and gallery visits. Support is given to other exhibitions, local schools and Dorset Arts Week. Mrs Audrey Young, Chairman Mr D R C Windsor, Membership Secretary 17 Nether Mead Okeford Fitzpaine Blandford DT11 0TP Tel: 01258 456518
Blandford Badgers Mrs Maureen Pashen 29 Birch Avenue Blandford St Mary DT11 9QD Tel: 01258 453012
Blandford Bowling Club The bowling club welcomes bowlers of all standards - men, ladies and juniors. The club runs an approved coaching scheme for those that may want some help to begin. The club operates within the child protection scheme. All coaches are qualified by the sports governing body. Outdoor flat green Bowling for all. Novices/Juniors/League and National Competition standard. ALL ARE WELCOME. Interesting and varied closed season Social Activities. Mr K Donaldson, Club Honorary Secretary
5 Park Road Tel: 01258 451375 Email: kevindjdonaldson@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.blandfordbowlingclub.com
Blandford Breastfeeding Support Group Offers breastfeeding support and information to families and health professionals. We run regular peer supporter training courses. Vicky Johns, Chairman Blandford Childrens Centre Black Lane Blandford DT11 8SW Tel: 01258 455668
Blandford Brownies A girl youth group for ages 7-10 years old in association with Girlguiding UK. Mrs R Jones c/o 29 Balmer Road Blandford Forum DT11 7XT Email: Blandfordguides@googlemail.com
Blandford Catholic Church Masses at 5.30pm Saturday and 9.00am Sunday. Our Lady of Lourdes and St Cecilia Whitecliff Mill Street Blandford Forum Fr Ciarán McGuinness 01258 452051. Deacon Michael Hughes michael@faithandjoy.co.uk
Blandford Cricket Club All ages/abilities catered for. 4 senior teams and teams at U15, U13 and U11 age groups. Youth training for U7's - U15's. 22 Heddington Drive Blandford Forum DT11 7TP Email: chrisbaker@blandfordcc.co.uk Website: www.blandfordcc.co.uk
Blandford Churches Together Rodney Smith 7 D'amory Mews Salisbury Road Blandford Forum DT11 7LP Email: rodney.smith07@googlemail.com
Blandford Community Responders We work alongside the ambulance service, if they cannot get there within 8 minutes we respond. Mrs J Vacher, Superintendent 6 Berkeley Rise Pimperne Blandford DT11 8UE Tel: 07879 003567 Email: Jackie_Vacher@yahoo.co.uk
Blandford Evangelical Church Rev Brook MacCallum, Senior Pastor Blandford Evangelical Church, Sunnydale, Albert Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset. DT11 7HZ. Tel.Nos: 01258 450689, 01258 459756 Email:admin@becbygrace.co.uk (Administrator) Email:brook@becbygrace.co.uk (Senior Pastor Brook MacCallum) Email: chris@becbygrace.co.uk (Assistant Pastor Chris Shaw) Website: www.becbygrace.com Our weekly activities are as follows:- Sunday 10.00a.m. Sunday Morning Service with activities for children, MiniProms (3-4yrs old), Promiseland (5-11 years old) and Junction (12-14 years old) Monday 2.30p.m. Monday Fellowship for Seniors followed by tea and biscuits Wednesday 7.30p.m. Focus programme for Youth (see www.focusbec.co.uk) Thursday 10.00a.m. Session 1 Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group 12.30p.m. Session 2 Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group (trial period) Friday 7.00p.m. Alberts Youth Club (8-11 year olds) Saturday evenings Focus Socials
Blandford Evening Women's Institute The Blandford Evening Women's Institute has regrettably suspended. If you are interested in starting this group again or are in need of further information please contact:- DFWI 58 Icen Way Dorchester DT1 1EE
Blandford Forum Afternoon Townswomen's Guild Blandford Townswomen meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 2.15 p.m. in the United Reformed Church Hall, Whitecliff Mill Street. As well as an interesting programme of speakers, our activities include a monthly Luncheon Club, music, poetry and prose and social study groups and twice monthly scrabble. New members are very welcome, why not come and make some new friends. Just come along, or for more details contact: Mrs Edna Moore 17 Hanover Close Blandford Forum DT11 7DF Tel: 01258 454169
Blandford Forum Almshouse Charity Mrs Rene Prior, Clerk Barnes Homes Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7HU Tel: 01258 451810 Email: clerkbfc@googlemail.com
Blandford Forum Camera Club Colin Cross, Chairman Tel: Alf Tompkins, President, 01258 454450 Website: www.bfcclub.co.uk
Blandford Forum Gymnastics Club Gymnastics, trampolining, soft play for children just walking +. Unit 15/16 Uplands Way Blandford Heights Industrial Estate Blandford Forum DT11 7UZ Tel: 01258 453941
Blandford Forum Museum Trust The museum records the local history of the region, mounting exhibits and organising an education programme for people of all ages. Peter Andrews, Curator Hazel Barker, Secretary Sylvia Hixson Andrews, Education Officer Bere's Yard Blandford Forum DT11 7HU Tel: 01258 450388 Email: pjandrews@uwclub.net Website: www.blandfordtownmuseum.org
Blandford Forum Swimming Club Teach and coach swimming and mini water polo. Mr J Shepherd, Chairman Mrs D Alner, Secretary 44 Barnes Close Blandford Forum DT11 7NQ
Blandford Georgian Fayre C/O 42 Eastleaze Road Blandford Forum DT11 7UN Tel: 07500 135774 Email: contact@georgianfayre.co.uk Website: www.georgianfayre.co.uk
Blandford Guides For girls (10-14yrs) members of Girlguiding UK a uniformed organisation that enables girls and young women to develop their potential and make a difference to the world. For information on local Rainbow units (5-7yrs) Brownie units (7-10yrs), Guides (10-14yrs) & Senior Section (14-25yrs) please contact; Mrs Heather Stringer Division Commissioner 22 Liddington Crescent Blandford Forum Tel: 01258 454864 Email: Blandfordguides@googlemail.com
Blandford Heart Forum We offer support and friendship to people who have had heart attacks and/or surgery as well as to their families. There are more details on our website. Mrs Isabel Weiner Blandford Community Hospital Milldown Road Blandford Forum DT11 7DD Tel: 01258 860179 Website: www.blandfordheartforum.org.uk
Blandford Ladies Probus Club The Ladies Probus (acronym for PROfessional and BUSiness) Club was formed in 1994. We are a group of friendly ladies who have had a profession or worked in business (Secretary etc) who meet in the Crown Hotel on the second Monday each month for lunch followed by a Speaker. New members welcome. President Tel: 01747 811679 Secretary Tel: 01258 817103
Blandford Lions Blandford Lions welcome all prospective new members, male and female, young and elderly, to come and meet the Lions or explore the good work we do on the Lions international website at www.lions.org.uk. Lions are ordinary people doing amazing things. Mr Ian Corben, Chairman Mr Tony Ives, Secretary Rose Cottage Sackville Winterborne Kingston DT11 9BJ Tel: 01258 451396
Blandford (Machine) Knitting Club
The club meets in Pimperne Village Hall on the third
Tuesday in the month at 2.00p.m. As
well as meeting to learn or improve our machine knitting skills, anyone
wishing to learn how to hand knit or crochet, improve their skills or
become part of a knitting social circle is welcome.
First meeting is free. Visitors
are also welcome
to attend individual meetings for a minimal charge (to include coffee
and cover expenses). Mrs Win Ball Tel: 01258 454516
Blandford Forum Methodist Church (The Close) During this year we are focusing on prayer and planning a summer away-day for reflection as part of a prayer audit of each aspect of Church life. The Lunch Club is again arranging coach outings and visits during the summer months. In the run-up to Christmas there will be the opportunity to purchase cards for good causes in the Winterborne Lounge. Website: www.bmchurc.org Sunday Services: 10.45am 18.30pm - shared with the United Reformed Church (at each Church alternating weeks). When at the Methodist Church the evening service is in Cafe Church informal style with emphasis on youth. Week-day activities include: Monday 10.00am to 11.30am Mother and Toddler Group Tuesday 12.30pm to 14.00pm Lunch Club (mainly for elderly) Thursday 10.00am to 12.00noon Coffee Morning 7.30pm Bible Study (monthly) Friday 12.30pm to 14.00pm Lunch Club (mainly for elderly) 19.00pm to 20.00pm Metchup youth club (9-13yrs) Saturday 11.00am to 12.00noon Kidchup youth club (5-8 yrs) Minister: Rev. Gwyneth M Owen MA The Manse, Lacy Drive, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1AY Tel: 01202 883461
Blandford Muscular Dystrophy Group Support for families from Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis onwards. Varied fundraising activities in the Blandford area. Mrs Linda Prior, Chairman (Tel: 01258 860529) Mrs Teresa Cooper, Secretary The Down House Down House Estate Blandford Forum DT11 9AD Tel: 01258 453719
Blandford Opportunity Group A special needs pre-school for children from birth to 5 years. Sharon Kevern, Group Leader Williams Opportunity Hall Whitecliff Gardens Blandford Forum DT11 7BU Tel: 01258 456187 Email: blandfordoppgrp@talktalk.net
Blandford Parish Church You can visit this beautiful Georgian church located in the town centre between 9.30am and 12noon Monday-Friday and from 10am to 12noon on Saturday mornings. St Peter & St Paul The Market Place Blandford Forum DT11 7AS Telephone: 01258 456260 Website: www.bfpc.org.uk
Blandford Rugby Club Mr B Burrows, President Mr J Gillingham, Chairman Ms M Haines, Secretary 53a East Street Blandford Forum DT11 7DJ Website: www.blandfordrfc.com
Blandford Scout Group Youth training for citizenship for boys and girls - Beavers 6-8 years, Cubs 8-10 years, Scouts 10-14 years, Explorers 14 to 18 years. We are a uniformed organisation. Mr John Kerley Eagle House Gardens Blandford Forum DT11 7BT Tel: 07884 296621 Email:
Blandford Stamp Club Mr P Agar 10 Hinton View The Chimes Sturminster Newton DT10 1ES
Blandford Stour Rotary Club Mr Phil Kreeger (Secretary) 4 Hawkers Close Blandford Forum DT11 7SJ Tel: 01258 452958 Email: philipkreeger@btinternet.com
Website:
http://www.blandfordstourrotary.co.uk/
Blandford Tourist Information Centre A volunteer-based resource, providing a one-stop source of information, support and limited retail services for the residents, local businesses and visitors to any location within the DT11 postcode area. We are booking agents for National Express, Condor Ferries, various coach companies, the Mayflower theatre, local events, etc. and carry a varied range of local products, cards, maps and gifts. Interested in volunteering a few hours a week? Please contact us. Blandford Tourist Information Centre Riverside House West Street Blandford Forum DT11 7AW Tel: 01258 454770 Email: blandfordTIC@btconnect.com Website: www.ruraldorset.com
Blandford United Football Club Teams participating in the Dorset Premier League and the Dorset Reserve League. Mr K Haim, Chairman Mr Ian Steele, Secretary 26 Eastleaze Road Blandford Forum DT11 7UN Email: ian.steele@btinternet.com
Blandford URC Church The following activities are taking place throughout the year. Sunday Services - 10:30am to 11:30am. Every other Sunday - 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Every Tuesday - Mini-Market 9:30am to 12:00noon - Stalls, Tea, Coffee etc. Every Wednesday - 10:00am to 12:00noon and 2:00pm to 4:00pm - Computer Classes for beginners. Every Wednesday - 2:00pm to 5:00pm - Painting for Pleasure. Salisbury Street Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7PY Tel: 01258 459939 (Church Office)
Blandford United Youth Football Club Football for all ages from 5-18 years (boys and girls) and women's football - all abilities welcome. The Club is looking for non-playing volunteers to help with administration and fundraising. Coaching positions are also available for the 2010-11 season and new players of all ages should contact Tina Wise. Events are held regularly throughout the year - please see the website for further details. Mrs Tina Wise 3 Langton Road Blandford Forum DT11 7EN Tel: 01258 450371 Email: blandfordyouthfootballclub@hotmail.com Website: www.blandfordunitedfc.co.uk
Blandford Youth Community Centre Milldown Road Blandford Forum DT11 7SQ
Blandford Youth Trust Blandford Youth Trust exists to support the young people of Blandford Forum and the surrounding area. We are currently based in the Blandford School providing support for students aged 11 to 18 years. We are not a grant making trust. Mr B MacCallum, Chairman Mrs P Reynolds, Secretary Charnwood Milldown Road Blandford Forum DT11 7DB Tel: 01258 451121 Fax: 01258 458180 Email: ken.reynolds@virgin.net
Cats Protection - Blandford & Sturminster Newton Branch The charity's main aims are to re-home cats, promote neutering and provide cat care information to the public. We are always looking for new supporters and volunteers to help with fostering, fundraising and homing of cats. If anybody would like to get involved or help please call our helpline number. Kate Bevan, Coordinator 5 Charborough Way Sturminster Marshall Dorset BH21 4DH Tel/helpline: 01202 858644 E-Mail: blandfordcats@btinternet.com Website: www.blandfordcats.org.uk
Civil Service Retirement Fellowship, Blandford Regular coffee mornings for retired civil servants. Mrs P Batten, Chairman (Tel: 01258 453780) Mrs M A Chambers, Secretary (Tel: 01258 456572) 16 Meadow Road Charlton Marshall DT11 9PG
Clean Up Blandford Campaign CUBC
is a voluntary organisation that aims to encourage the awareness of
litter issues amongst the public and put pressure on those who litter or
who have statutory or commercial responsibilities to clear-up litter
within Blandford Forum and Blandford St Mary. Endellion St Leonard's Avenue Blandford Forum DT11 7NY Tel: 01258 451557
Dorset Doddlers Running Club The Doddlers are a small, friendly running club serving North Dorset. We meet at 7pm on Thursdays at Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre and organise winter runs on Tuesday evenings from Blandford and Shaftesbury, and summer runs from pubs throughout the area. Mr Martin Lawson, Secretary 1A St Mary's Close Winterborne Whitechurch Blandford DT11 ODJ Tel: 01258 881140 Email: doddlerssec@aol.com Website: www.dorsetdoddlers.org
Dorset Rural Music School & DRMS (music sales) Ltd. Students of all ages welcome for tuition in all musical disciplines. Music Appreciation classes. One-Day courses. Music Library. DRMS Music Sales. Instruments to buy and hire. Local centre for ABRSM and LCM exams. For current events see our Notice Board (one minute from the Post Office) or the website. DRMS - Keeping Dorset in time and tune since 1947! Dr Richard Hall BA PhD, Director The Close Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7HA Tel: 01258 452511 Fax: 0870 0525114 Email: office@drmsmusic.demon.co.uk Website: www.drmsmusic.co.uk
DT11 Forum Community Partnership The partnership was the last to be created in North Dorset as part of a move to set up groups independent of local government to represent the views of the community. The partnership is moving forward with great strides towards a community plan which will help attract funding for projects in the area. DT11 Forum Community Partnership meetings starting at 7pm Scott Norman, Chairman Pauline Figg and Hannah Solloway, Community Resource Workers 5 Nightingale Court Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7ED Tel: 01258 489998 Email: pauline_dt11@yahoo.com Website: www.dt11forum.org.uk
Durweston Choral Society The Choral Society is a voluntary local group that was formed 17 years ago to mark the commissioning of a statue at Durweston Church, it continues now for the joy of singing. No auditions. September to March. Mrs Felicity Brown (Publicity Manager) Orchard Garden Stourpaine, Dorset. DT11 8TA Tel: 01258 451129 Email: fleabrown@sky.com
East Street Poets We hold regular meetings on the first Friday of the month in Woodhouse Gardens Pavilion, Blandford Forum DT11 7AA. Activities include 'work-in-progress' workshops and public poetry cafés. All poetry-lovers welcome. Mr B Tempest 1 Romulus Close Dorchester DT1 2TH
Friends of Blandford Community Hospital Volunteer project supporting the hospital and the community with charity shops in Blandford and in Sturminster Newton. Various fundraising events are held on an ongoing basis. Mr Peter Fale, Chairman Mrs Rita Davies, Secretary Milldown Road Blandford Forum DT11 7DD Tel: 01258 450095 Email: friends.blandford@dorset-pct.nhs.uk Website: www.friendsblandford.org
Inner Wheel Club of Blandford We are a small group of 16 ladies, wives of widows of Rotarians, who meet twice a month. Our business meeting is on the second Tuesday of each month and on the fourth Tuesday we have a social occasion e.g. lunch visit to a garden centre etc. We meet at the Crown Hotel and try to offer friendship as well as raising money for charity and carrying out charitable works e.g. making blankets for orphanages overseas. New members are always welcome. Mrs D Symmons 1 Charles Street Blandford Forum DT11 7QY Sue Murty, Secretary Tel: 01747 811679 Email: suemurty@hotmail.com
Janet Knight School of Dancing Classes for children and adults in ballet, tap and modern. Ms J Knight, Principal Delta Lodge 16 St Leonards Avenue Blandford Forum DT11 7NZ Tel: 01258 453001
J P Squash & Fitness Club Fully equipped modern gym with resistance and CV machines, 2 squash courts, sauna, solarium, licensed members' bar, snooker and pool tables, racket re-springing, reflexology. John & Yvonne Pitt, Owners Blandford Heights Industrial Estate Blandford Forum DT11 7TE Tel: 01258 455188
Knees Up Offering exercise, dance and other health-related opportunities for older people and those unable to use traditional exercise options. Mr Patrick Durell (Treasurer) Temporary contact until new Chairman appointed Tel: 01258 817773 Email: patrick.durell@talktalk.net Website: www.kneesup.org.uk
Larksmead Pre-School Children accepted from 2 years 9 months, high staff child ratio, friendly, highly qualified and experienced staff, support for children with special educational needs, warm and welcoming environment, run by parent management committee, parent participation welcome. Also, Little Larks Toddler Group runs on Mondays from 9.15am to 11am. Telephone to arrange a visit. The Pavilion Larksmead Blandford Forum DT11 7LU Tel: 01258 456383
Magnum Carnival Club We are always looking for new members to build and appear in Carnival - everyone is welcome. Peter Haines, Chairman Marion Haines, Secretary 2 Kings Road Blandford Forum DT11 7LD Tel: 01258 451484 Email: marionfhaines@aol.com
North Dorset Disability Action Group (also known as DAGABILITY) Our object is to provide loan equipment, including electric scooters, powerchairs and wheelchairs on a short-term basis to people in immediate need and to help clients purchase for the long-term. We are a small, effective charity who would love some new members. These can be both able-bodied and people with disabilities. Pat Withers, Secretary Mary Siwek, Treasurer PO BOX 1572 Gillingham SP8 4DZ Tel: 07791 232461 Email: info@nddag.co.uk Website: www.nddag.co.uk
North Dorset Karate Club Unit 15/16 Uplands Way Blandford Heights Industrial Estate Blandford Forum DT11 7UZ Tel: 01258 453941
Panda Pre-School We are a voluntary pre-school within a wonderful setting. We run sessions every morning and some afternoons. Children can start from 2 years 9 months to 5 years and we use the Early Years Free Entitlement from the term the children are 3 years old. We are a friendly group and actively encourage healthy eating, caring for each other, sharing and developing in a relaxed but stimulating environment. Mrs Kate Lill The Milldown Blandford Forum DT11 7SH Tel: 01258 458151 Fax: 01258 458151
Patchworkers Paradise Long Meadow Quilters meet every Tuesday 10.30am - 3pm. We number about 20 ladies and make patchwork and quilting items. We make several things and donate or sell for different charities as well as our own work. Mrs Rowena Ellis, Chairman Long Meadow Hinetown Shillingstone Blandford DT11 0SN Tel: 01258 860186
The Paulley Charitable Trust Formed in December 1988 to assist schools within the Blandford network by providing awards of effort and progress and also assist and advise students in need of help for equipment, clothing or other financial costs. Trustee and Administrator: Mr W.J. Paulley MBE 36 Haycombe Durweston Blandford Dorset DT11 0P2 Tel: 01258 452749
Pavilion Writers Group Meets 10.30-12.30 at Woodhouse Gardens Pavilion. Creative writing course covering different aspects of the short story, some poetry, readings, feedback and discussions. Please contact Joan Wiles for details on joining Email: wilesjoan@yahoo.co.uk
Rotary Club of Blandford The Rotary Club of Blandford is part of a worldwide organisation dedicated to give help where it is needed. We support not only international projects but, very importantly, local organisations and good causes. One of our major local projects is to provide a Christmas Day lunch for the elderly Blandfordians. The Rotary Club of Blandford meets for lunch in The Crown Hotel each Monday. If anyone is interested in joining our Club, please call Club Secretary Andrew Symmons on 01258 451923 or Club President Jim Atkins on 01258 452834.
Royal Air Force Association Mr D M Wood 10 Bayfran Way Blandford Forum DT11 7RZ Tel: 01258 459312 Email: timsuimai@tiscali.co.uk
Royal British Legion The County Office Legion House Church Lane Blandford Forum DT11 7AD
Royal Signals Association Dorset Branch The purpose of the branch is to provide a forum for those individuals who have served in, or are serving in, Royal Signals so that they may keep in touch with each other with a view to keeping alive the spirit of comradeship and to pay regard to the welfare of members. The Secretary would be very pleased to answer any questions concerning the branch with any potential members either by phone of email as below. Mr T D Walker BEM, Secretary 25 Marston Close Blandford Forum DT11 7RR Tel: 01258 455748 Email: davewalker424@talktalk.net Website: www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/rsa/dorset Mr G D Grover, Chairman Tel: 01747 835269
St John's Ambulance We are the youth section of the St John Ambulance doing proficiency and First Aid duties and we can also be contacted for First Aid Cover. Mrs J Vacher, Superintendent 6 Berkeley Rise Pimperne Blandford DT11 8UE Tel: 07879 003567 Email: Jackie_Vacher@yahoo.co.uk
Stour Valley Brass Band The brass band rehearses weekly in Blandford and carries out approximately 25 engagements a year. We are a non-contesting band. Mr B Harding 73 Sopwith Crescent Merley Wimborne Dorset BH21 1SW Email: Hrd851@aol.com
The Blandford Fashion Museum The Museum has a collection of costume and accessories from 1735 to 1970s from which new exhibitions are chosen each year. A resources room and suitcases of costume items are available for student and school use. New for 2010 is an exhibition of 1970's costume known as "70's Flower Power". We have also opened a Dorset Room specialising in Dorset crafts made in the county and allied to costume. The bridal exhibition has been retained by popular demand and can be viewed at least until the end of this year. Gordon Boutelle, Administrator Jean Longley, Booking Secretary Stella Walker, Education Lime Tree House The Plocks Blandford Forum DT11 7AA Tel: 01258 453006 Website: www.theblandfordfashionmuseum.com
Treads 30a Salisbury Street Blandford Forum DT11 7AR
U3A Membership fee of £15 per year gives access to about 30 groups, ranging from computers to singing, walking to theatre, art to bridge and scrabble, modern languages and latin - please see our website for the full list. There are also coffee mornings, social events and quarterly open meetings. The open meetings are free and open to non members - perhaps the best occasion to meet us intitially if you are thinking of joining - details of next meeting on our website. Chairman & Treasurer - Mrs Christine Iredale (Tel: 01258 455113) Secretary - Mrs Thelma Wood Vice Chairman & Membership Secretary - Mrs Gill Jackson (Tel: 01258 453376) 5 Hyde Gardens Pimperne DT11 8XG Website: www.blandfordu3a.co.uk
Victim Support Dorset We offer free and confidential advice and support to victims of crime and support witnesses in the courts. Unit A19 Arena Business Centres Holyrood Close Poole Dorset BH17 7FJ Tel: 01202 606200 Fax: 01202 606201 Email: vsdorset@victimsupport.org.uk Website: www.victimsupport.org
Weldmar Hospicecare Trust (incorporates Cancer Care Dorset, Joseph Weld Hospice and Trimar Hospice) Joseph Weld Hospice Herrington Road Dorchester Dorset DT1 2SL Website: www.weld-hospice.org.uk
Wessex Morris Men Wessex Morris Men dance traditional dances from the Cotswold area. We dance out every Monday evening during the summer and at a number of shows and other events. We usually dance abroad at least once a year. Mr Jeremy Wilton (Bagman), Secretary 38 Church Street Upwey Weymouth
WRVS (Woman's Royal Voluntary Service) The purpose is to deliver practical support through the power of volunteering so people can get more out of life. Local activities include meals on wheels, home library service and hospital trolley service. WRVS Home Library Service in Blandford: Dorset Library Service wants to hear from residents who are housebound and want to get library books delivered to their home for free. The service is thanks to a partnership between Dorset County Council's Library Service and the WRVS. Anyone interested in the service should contact either Blandford Library on 01258 452075, or phone 01305 225000. Mrs J Billam, Meals on Wheels Coordinator (Tel: 01258 452934) Mrs M Jacobson, Home Library Service Coordinator Dorset (Mob: 07795 968761) Email: wrvsco-ordinator@dorsetcc.gov.uk Website: www.wrvs.org.uk
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