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Sports Activities
A variety of sports activities take place
around the village, and opportunities
are expected to increase now the Parish
Room refurbishment project is
completed, providing more of a
‘pavilion’ style facility.
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in the heart of rural Dorset
Cricket Club
Not currently active.
Join the ‘Gaggle Waggle’ - Buckland Newton’s own
Parkrun!
A free 5k (ish) run or walk around the village.
Bring the family - Chase a PB (personal best)
Get fit - Catch up with friends - Meet new people - Enjoy the scenery
Boost your mental health
Every Saturday at 10am.
Meet at The Gaggle of Geese car park
The pub opens from 9:30
A variety of refreshments are available before or after!
Piddlehinton Gym
Piddlehinton Gym is located on the Enterprise Park in Piddlehinton. The
Gym was constructed for the American Army in the 1930s and contains a
large indoor space with 2 full size Badminton courts. Besides a large car
park one of the key distinguishing features is a sprung wooden floor making
it excellent for sports. A 99-year lease was secured in 2007 by the charity
that runs the Gym and it is currently used for Badminton, Junior Tennis,
Archery and Motorcycle training (Saturday in car park) as well as Drama
storage. In the past, a bowling club (long mat bowls) as well as a
Zumba/exercise club
have also used the facilities. The Badminton clubs in particular have space
for new members. Contacts and times of the clubs are: Gill Hadley 01300
348081 (Monday from 10.00 am), Alan Wiseman 01258 817512 (Monday
from 7.30 pm), Pauline Adams 01300 345459 (Badminton Tuesday from
8.00 pm). The radio-control car club also welcomes new members; contact
is Al Mailer 07787 380541.
The charity that runs the club aims to provide the facilities at a reasonable
cost, whilst increasing the diversity of sports; Hiring costs for the hall and
facilities are currently £17 for 2 hours regular bookings. Our goal is to
improve utilisation, increasing investment to
refurbish and improve the facilities, hence benefiting all users.
For more information phone Paul Hayes, Chairman on 07930337459. Get
inspired, get involved…
Tennis Court - Glanvilles Wootton
Glanvilles Wootton Tennis Court is open to all who live in the Lydden Vale
every day of the week at any time except when there is occasional Saturday
morning tennis coaching. Bookings can be made at the court.
Playing fees are as follows: Children up to 14 years old £1 for the court per
hour; Young people 15 to 19 £1 per person per hour; Adults £1.50 per
person per hour; or Annual Membership £45 per year per household,
accompanied guests free.
Children’s Tennis sessions take place on some Saturdays from May in the
summer for 5 to 18 year olds. If you are interested in joining or having your
child attend the summer sessions please contact the club via
gwltc.dorset@outlook.com. Also check out the web page:
https://glanvilleswootton.org/tennis-club/
Any other queries please contact Sarah Wade on 01963 210607.
Seated Exercise Class to Music
Tuesdays, 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm, Buckland Newton Village Hall. Improve
your mobility, strength, posture and balance. Exercising in a fun and friendly
atmosphere. £5.00 per session. Come along and have a go, no need to
book. Contact Sarah on 01258 812788.
Keep Fit Association 'Youth Moves'
Pulham Village Hall 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm; ages 11 and over. Contact Sarah
Mitchell on 01258 81728
Yoga
Buckland Newton Village Hall. Mondays (term time only), 2.00 pm - over
60’s; 5.45 pm - mixed ability; 7.30 pm - mixed ability. Contact: Suzanne
Stringer (British Wheel of Yoga trained instructor, with over 20 years’
experience) 01935 873594.
Two friendly Pilates classes run in the Village Hall on Thursdays, term
time only. Power Pilates at 9.30 am and Posture Pilates at 10.40 am.
Outdoor CoreFIt - Start your day with the right way with our fun low impact
circuits using small equipment. Meet by the playground. 8.40 am. Sammie
Mcfarland www.sammiemcfarland.co.uk FB
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Footpaths
For details and maps of footpaths in the parish, please see the Parish
Council website at:
https://www.bucklandnewtonparishcouncil.org.uk/footpaths