LOCAL GROUPS

 

The local groups are now listed in alphabetical order - should you have difficulty in finding a group

please contact the office.

 

 

Age Concern

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.

Mr David Aitchison, Chairman

4 Nightingale Court

East Street

Blandford Forum

DT11 7ED

Tel: 01258 458250

Email: ageconcernblandford@talk21.com

Website: www.ageconcern.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 B N Perrin, Secretary

Hanami

Back Street

East Stour

Gillingham

Dorset

SP8 5TY

Email: bnperrin@theiet.org

Website: www.radioclubs.net/bvars

 

 

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

Mr M Russell, Treasurer

36 Badbury Drive

Blandford Forum

DT11 7UJ

Email: info@blandfordbusiness.co.uk

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.

Mr John Barnes, Chairman

163A, Salisbury Road

Blandford Forum

DT11 7SW

Tel: 01258 453199

Email: joan.barnes1@btopenworld.com

 

 

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 Dorset. We take up all kinds of matters raised by our delegate-members with local authorities, public bodies, etc. We meet monthly at the above address.

Mr M Domoney, Chairman

Mr E Amey, Secretary

15 Shaw Close

Damory Down

Blandford Forum

DT11 7TY

Tel: 01258 451727

 

 

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 arranges exchange visits for both students and adults with our twin town - Preetz in North Germany - we also host reciprocal visits from our German friends.

Mrs J Barnes, Secretary

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 Goode

'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 and a biannual Members Only Exhibition. 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.

Mr K Donaldson, Club Secretary

Milldown Road

Blandford Forum

DT11 7DD

Tel: 01258 451375

Email: kevindjdonaldson@hotmail.co.uk

 

 

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 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

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

Sunnydale

Albert Street

Blandford Forum

Dorset

DT11 7HZ

Tel:  01258 450689

Website:  www.becbygrace.com

 

Blandford Evening Women's Institute

Meet every first Wednesday of the month at the Blandford United Reformed Church Hall at 7.30pm for fun meetings with speakers, activities, friendship, etc.

Mrs Marie Nicholls, Secretary

Mrs Jean Wells, Chairman

11 Barnes Homes

Blandford Forum

DT11 7NH

Tel: 01258 480294

Email: dorsetfwi@waitrose.com

 

 

Blandford Forum Afternoon Townswomen's Guild

Mrs Greta Chippendale, Secretary

15 Buttercup Lane

Blandford Forum

DT11 7LQ

Email: greta@chippendale17.fsnet.co.uk

Mrs Judith Billam, Chairman

Tel: 01258 452934

 

 

Blandford Forum Almshouse Charity

Mrs S Prior, Clerk

Barnes Homes

Blandford Forum

DT11 7HU

Tel: 01258 451810

Email: clerkbfc@googlemail.com

 

 

Blandford Forum Camera Club
Meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7.30pm at the water tower.

Graham Poynter, Chairman

Email: grahamjackie@poynter4.wanadoo.co.uk

 

Tel: Alf Tompkin, 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

Tony Owen, 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

Jackie Baker
Unit 15 Uplands Way

Blandford Heights Industrial Estate

Blandford Forum

DT11 7UZ

Tel: 01258 480333

Email: jackieb@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 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 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

Mrs Su Tomes / Mrs Di Jack

St Peter & St Paul

The Market Place

Blandford Forum

DT11 7AF

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 A B Dando

Eagle House Gardens

Blandford Forum

DT11 7BT

Tel: 07909 618350

Email: tonysl@lineone.net

 

 

Blandford Stamp Club

10 Hinton View

The Chimes

Stuminster Newton

DT10 1ES

 

 

Blandford Stour Rotary Club

Mr Phil Kreeger (Secretary)

4 Hawkers Close

Blandford Forum

DT11 7SJ

Tel: 01258 452958

 

 

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.

Mr Steve Adamson, Chairman

C Adamson, Secretary

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 Ian Steele, Secretary

Mr Nigel Jones, Chairman

26 Eastleaze Road

Blandford Forum

DT11 7UN

Email: ian.steele@btinternet.com

 

 

Blandford Youth Community Centre

Milldown Road

Blandford Forum

DT11 7SQ

 

 

Blandford Youth Football Club

Football for all ages from 5-18 years (boys and girls) and women's football - all abilities welcome.

Mrs Tina Wise

3 Langton Road

Blandford Forum

DT11 7EN

Tel: 01258 450371

Email: blandfordyouthfootballclub@hotmail.com

 

 

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

Website: www.blandfordcats.org.uk

 

 

Civil Service Retirement Fellowship, Blandford

Regular meetings and 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 7PG

 

 

Clean Up Blandford

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.

Chairman: David Rose

Endellion

St Leonard's Avenue

Blandford Forum

DT11 7NY

Tel: 01258 451557

cleanupblandford@hotmail.com

www.cleanupblandford.org.uk

 

 

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.

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.

Lt Col Bob Brannigan, Chairman

Ms Jo Rose

5 Nightingale Court

Blandford Forum

Dorset

DT11 7ED

Tel: 01258 489998

Email: Jo_dt11@yahoo.co.uk

Email: pauline_dt11@yahoo.com

 

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@tiscali.co.uk

 

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.

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 member. These can be able-bodied and people with disabilities.

Alan Dunn, Chairman

Pat Withers, Secretary

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.

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

 

Pavilion Writers Group

Meets Mondays 10.30-12.30 at Woodhouse Gardens Pavilion.

Proposed dates for 2010 - April 12,19,26 and May 10, 17, 24,

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 a service club. We help in the community, entertain the lonely at Christmas and raise money for charitable causes, local and international.

Mr S Falla, Secretary

9 Shottesford Avenue

Blandford Forum

DT11 7XU

Tel: 01258 453463

B Curtis, Chairman

Tel: 01258 860500

Email: brcurtis@hotmail.com

 

 

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.

Gordon Boutelle, Administrator

Edna Moore, 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 web site 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.

Donald P Herring, Chairman (Tel: 01258 454462)

Thelma Wood, Secretary

Christine Iredale, Treasurer (Tel: 01258 455113)

Gill Jackson, Membership Secretary (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 Jim Gailer, Secretary

Shelleys

Kings Stag

Sturminster Newton

Dorset

DT10 2BE

Tel: 01258 817963

Email: jamesgailer@aol.com

 

 

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.

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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We are currently awaiting further information from the following groups:

 

Blandford Methodist Church

The Close

Blandford Forum

DT11 7HA

 

Alzheimer's Disease Blandford Support Group

CMHTE c/o Langbourne Ward

Blandford Community Hospital

Milldown Road

Blandford Forum

DT11 7DD

 

Air Training Corps

2340 Blandford Forum Squadron Air Training Corps

The Blandford School

Milldown Road

Blandford Forum