© 2021 Buckland Newton Community Website Committee Last updated 17th February 2021 16:30 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.
Children’s Play Area.
The Children’s Play Area will be CLOSED with immediate effect if the
Covid Safety Rules posted are not adhered to.
Buckland Newton Parish Council
Dorset Council Local Plan Consultation
Dorset Council have produced a draft Local Plan containing proposals for
guiding future development in the Dorset Council area up to 2038. The
plan outlines the strategy for meeting the needs of the area such as
housing, employment, and community services including schools, retail,
leisure and community facilities.
For more information, please see the Parish Council Website
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
Road Closure - Main Road, Pulham. Main Road, Pulham, from Pulham
Business Park to East Farm Lane, will be closed from 1st February to 23rd
April to replace a water main. 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 coronavirus, 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
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 (February 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.
2021 Dates:
Tuesday 23rd February
Tuesday 30th March
Tuesday 27th April
Tuesday 25th May
Tuesday 29th June
Tuesday 27th July
No visit in August
Tuesday 28th September
Tuesday 26th October
Tuesday 3oth November
No visit in December
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
Wednesday 17th February, 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm, Old Bus Shelter
opposite BN School. Tikka Curry Van.
Sunday 21st February. 1st Sunday in Lent. No Family Service in the
church, but join our Zoom Family Service at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82101932373?pwd=Tm5QSE80R3Aydi93WGov
RkJLMXM3UT09 Meeting ID: 821 0193 2373 Passcode: 833672. Join
us to talk about LENT and tell us if you "tossed a pancake".
12.00 noon Zoom service from Cerne Abbas; link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88025163906?pwd=WmtnTEtXRWIzbmdjWWY
2S2xGcXRYUT09
Tuesday 23rd February, 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm (last orders), Old Bus
Shelter opposite BN School. Fish and Chip Van.
Sunday 28th February. Service at Holy Rood Church. 11.00 am Holy
Communion (Common Worship, modern language). 12.00 noon Zoom
service from Cerne Abbas; link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88025163906?pwd=WmtnTEtXRWIzbmdjWWY
2S2xGcXRYUT09
Sunday 7th March. Service at Holy Rood Church. 11.00 am Morning
Prayer. 12.00 noon Zoom service from Cerne Abbas; link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88025163906?pwd=WmtnTEtXRWIzbmdjWWY
2S2xGcXRYUT09
Tuesday 9th March, 7.30 pm. Parish Council Meeting via Zoom. If you
wish to ‘attend’ please contact the Parish Clerk at
bucklandnewton@dorset-aptc.gov.uk for joining instructions.
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