On the 26th April the Belfry of St Nicholas Church fell silent and empty as the bells were removed, to be replaced in due course. The last bell down was the massive tenor bell [above] which was soon loaded up and whisked away. What happened to it ? I am…
Dorset County Council have a whole range of services [over 50] which the public can report on line. From “abandoned cars” to “Traffic regulation orders comments” via blue badge applications ,dropped kerbs, requesting garden waste collection and so much more they can all be accessed here.
This years preparations for the Best Kept Village Competition have begun . If you can help in anyway please contact Wendy Addley on 01258 860990
The Village roads seem to be getting busier and busier, a situation which will not be helped by the various road closures around the area that are scheduled. Diverted traffic looking for a quicker route will almost certainly increase in the coming months. If you witness any examples of dangerous…
Pot holes and road closures. The state of the villages roads continues to get worse. The only way we are likely to get any change is if more people report them directly to the council. Dorset County Council has a form to fill in for you to do so at…
The Bells, The Bells “The project to replace the existing heavy, hard going bells with a lighter, more manageable ring is about to bear fruit. The existing 6 bells are due to be taken down over the 19th/20th April and it is hoped that the new bells will be hung…
A job well done. Consent obtained to publish on website,[/caption] Some of your parish councillors were out in the sunshine today working! Yes – they and some of their family members were preparing and painting the play equipment on the QE11 Playing Field. Consent obtained to publish on website.[/caption] Sadly…
