© 2021 Buckland Newton Community Website Committee Last updated 13th January 2021 17:55 Website design and update by Jeremy Collins
Around the Village
There’s plenty to do around the village, from clubs
and groups, regular and one-off events to Keep Fit
and Pilates classes and scheduled walks.
Whatever your interest, you are almost certain to
find activities or groups to suit. We have a fine
Village Hall, a well-stocked village shop (The Old
Chapel Stores), The Gaggle of Geese pub, Primary
School, Pre-school and Toddler group and an
historic parish church.
Use the buttons below to find out about other
activities and facilities in and around the village:
General Information
Coronavirus
There is a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) sheet on the Cerne Abbas
Surgery website detailing how invitations for vaccinations will be issued.
There is a separate Buckland Newton Coronavirus page on this
website. You can use this new page to find announcements relating
to the village.
More from the Village…
Below is a list of regular events and events taking place over the next few
weeks. If you want your local event publicised here, please e-mail
Webmaster ; also please e-mail if you have to cancel your event so that the
events diary can be kept up to date.
Road Closures
Buckland Newton - various roads 4th to 15th January 2021.
Sewer works will be taking place around the village - see Proposed Road
Closures for details.
Proposed Road Closure - Main Road, Pulham. It is proposed to close
Main Road, Pulham, from Pulham Business Park to East Farm Lane from
11th January 2021 to 2nd April 2021 Please note change of dates to 1st
February 2021 to 23rd April 2021 due to adverse weather conditions
causing delay. Details of the closure and diversion routes
Bonfires - please consider your Neighbours
Please be considerate if you wish to have a garden bonfire. Smoke from
bonfires can be a real nuisance if neighbours have washing out to dry.
Particularly with the current coronavirus outbreak, smoke can also cause
extra difficulties for those with breathing problems, such as asthma
sufferers - please think before lighting a bonfire. For more advice from
Dorset Council on bonfires please see:
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/environmental-health/bonfires.aspx
Facebook page for Buckland Newton
Join in and share your love for where we live. The Buckland Newton
Community Page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bucklandnewton/
is a Facebook group for residents of Buckland Newton and its surroundings
to celebrate our beautiful village and all that goes on in our community. The
page seeks to:
• share & promote positive news relating to our village & its
surroundings.
• support our thriving local groups, societies, committees &
businesses.
• buy, sell, swap pre-loved possessions.
• enable the village community to advertise their skills, to promote
their events, ask for trader recommendations or get advice on a local issue.
Anyone can join the community page, and once you do you can post your
event or views. A team of moderators oversees the site and makes sure
that all those posting respect the rules of the community page. At present
your moderators are Amanda McKenna, Keith Darbyshire and Simon
Colquhoun.
The village has its own defibrillator, housed in an unlocked cupboard on an
outside wall of the Village Hall by the kitchen door, under the veranda. In
an emergency, ring 999, then click here for list of runners who will bring the
defibrillator to you.
Weather Forecast
The nearest Met Office Weather Forecast location is Minterne Gardens.
Click for a 7-day weather forecast.
Recycling and Refuse Collection and Calendar
You can find details of your rubbish and recycling calendar at
https://www.bucklandnewtonparishcouncil.org.uk/refuse_and_recycling.htm
The Gaggle of Geese - Buckland Newton’s Village Pub
Simon and Sarah at the Gaggle of Geese welcome bookings from those
looking for a venue for special occasions - such as birthdays, weddings,
anniversaries, children’s parties, fundraisers etc. Just get in touch for a
chat about how we can help you celebrate at the Gaggle.
The Gaggle is currently closed except as follows, but please check
their website for latest details: We are continuing the Gaggle
takeaway options on Friday evenings, with Roasts on Sunday, plus
the Pop-up Bakery on Saturday mornings. See the Gaggle website
for menu.
Takeaway is pre-order only. Book a timeslot. Call to order & pay 01300
345249 or leave name & number.
Our current project - a double-decker bus that has been converted to soft
play. It will be ready once Coronavirus restrictions allow us to use it, for
young visitors and kids’ parties.
How to contact us:
Aside from popping in to the pub, you can also reach us or leave a
message on 01300 345249 or e-mail on hartandhops@gmail.com Latest
news and details of events can be found on our Facebook page -
https://www.facebook.com/gaggleofgeesepub/ - website at
https://gaggleofgeese.co.uk/ .
Old Chapel Stores
Sue, Pete and their family welcome you to their village shop. Opening
Hours: Monday to Saturday 7.00 am to 6.00 pm, Sunday 8.00 am to 12.00
noon. Meats from Butchers Roger Else (Stalbridge). Plus all sorts of
tempting bakery goodies from Evershot Bakery as well. Pop along for more
information on what is available and support your local shop.
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TheOldChapelStores
and don’t forget upstairs with Carol at The Buckland Gallery where there
are beautifully crafted, original presents to suit all pockets. An eclectic mix
of crafts and art designed and made by local artisans including Crafts by
Hare Styles, Peter Thomas (woodturning and stick making) and Gyllawood
Pens, Art by Carole Barnett. January Closing Down Sale - Wednesday
to Saturday, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Tel 07870 642443.
www.bucklandgallery.co.uk
Outreach Post Office
The outreach Post Office is open in the Village Hall on Mondays, Tuesdays
and Fridays from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon.
Lydden Vale News
The local printed Newsletter, the Lydden Vale News, is delivered free to
every household in the village. Editorial: lyddenvalley@gmail.com
Advertising: lyddenvaleadverts@gmail.com
There is an online version of the newsletter; for current (January 2021)
issue, click on Lydden Vale News to view page-by-page or Lydden Vale
News (pdf file) if you have a fast internet connection, to download the
whole issue.
There is also a rolling 12-month Lydden Vale News Archive, so that you
can refer back to earlier issues.
Superfast Fibre Broadband
Fibre broadband is available to most residents in Buckland Newton. You
will need to contact your broadband supplier (ISP) to change over to fibre;
this is not automatic and will usually cost more than a non-fibre connection.
Houses served by Cabinet 2 (by the church) still cannot get fibre and there
do not appear to be any plans to change this situation.
Flood Warden
The village Flood Warden (01300 345707) or e-mail floodwarden@sky.com
In case of flooding, the village now has a supply of sandbags. If you are
unlucky enough to require use of these at some time in the future please
contact the Flood Warden to find out how to obtain sandbags.
Regular Events
The Fish and Chip Van visits Buckland Newton, usually on the last
Tuesday of the month at the old bus shelter opposite Buckland Newton
School from 5.00 pm with last orders at 7.00 pm.
Future dates are:
Tuesday 26th January 2021
Tikka Curry Van generally visits Buckland Newton on alternate
Wednesdays. See Dates for your Diary below for up-to-date information.
Buckland Newton Pre-School. This operates 8.45 am to 3.15 pm,
Monday to Friday in term time. Breakfast Club available from 8.00 am. All
at Buckland Newton School during term time. It caters for children aged
from 2 years, if space available. For further information, contact the school
office on 01300 345393 during school hours or
e-mail the School Office.
Lunch Club. A 2-course meal with tea/coffee on the second Friday of
each month, at Buckland Newton Village Hall or a Pub. Over 90 or 80?
Maybe in your seventies? Living alone and no longer driving, except to
potter around the village? You have a disability or long-term health
problem, and would love to get out to meet old friends or make new ones?
If so, we would be delighted to see you. Following restrictions on
community activities, the Lunch Club is presently suspended.
Village Cafe. 10.30 am to 12.00 noon, every last Friday in the month
(except August and December) in Buckland Newton Village Hall. A great
opportunity to meet people in the village if you are new to the area or just
meet your friends for an hour to catch up with them. £1.20 buys you cake
and coffee/tea. Following restrictions on community activities, the Village
Cafe is currently suspended.
Dates for your Diary
Sunday 17th January. Service at Holy Rood Church. 11.00 am All Age
Service. To make sure we remain safe we have decided to hold the All Age
Service as a ZOOM service. At the ZOOM service Helen and Jan will tell
the story of The Three Kings who travelled to give gifts to baby Jesus. A
ZOOM link together with some suggestions how you can "join in" and
unwrap something will follow soon!
Sunday 24th January. Service at Holy Rood Church. 11.00 am Holy
Communion (Common Worship, modern language).
Sunday 31st January. Service at Holy Rood Church. 11.00 am Holy
Communion (Common Worship, modern language).
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