Around the Village

There’s plenty to do around the village, from clubs and groups, regular and one-off events to Keep Fit 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

Buckland Newton’s Holy Rood Church at risk?

Major problems have been identified in the structure of the church roof. Please see the item on the Holy Rood Church page.

Defibrillator

A Defibrillator is housed in a blue, UNLOCKED cabinet on the

outside wall of BN Village Hall by the back door, under the veranda.

It is available for use in an emergency, after dialling 999 and as advised

by the paramedics.

There is a second Defibrillator in the Buckland Newton School car

park, again in an unlocked cabinet. You just fetch either from their

cabinets.

In an emergency, ring 999, then click here for list of runners who will

bring the defibrillator to you.

Other Local Websites and Publications

Buckland Newton Parish Council Website

Buckland Newton Community Facebook Page

• 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.

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

An on-line version (November 2026) is available at Lydden Vale News in ‘Flip Book’ format, showing two pages side-by-side. To move through the on-line magazine either swipe from left to right to turn the page, or use the left and right arrow keys (  and  or Page Up/Page Down ) if you have a keyboard. The downloadable version, if you wish to print the magazine, is also available at the same location.

Food and Drink

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. Plus: Hardware

Department upstairs. Pop along for more information on what is available

and support your local shop. Thank you for your support throughout the

year. Sue and Pete Nickisson

Tikka Curry Van generally visits Buckland Newton on alternate Wednesdays, 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm, at the Bus shelter opposite BN Primary School.

Gaggle of Geese

Simon and Sarah at the Gaggle of Geese (Winner - Best Pub Garden 2023) 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. How to contact The Gaggle: 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/ . Christmas Functions - our diary is open for Christmas group bookings and functions. Get in touch if you have a date in mind or would like to be sent the Christmas Menu. Sunday Roasts - you may have heard that our Gaggle Sunday Roasts are very popular. Just a reminder that if you would like to eat at the Gaggle on a Sunday then always best to book in advance. You can do so in person, by calling, emailing or via social media. Don't miss out! Opening Hours: we are open Wednesday to Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday. See our events at the Gaggle on the Events page or Dates for Your Diary below

Environment Agency Advice in case of Flooding

The Environment Agency have issued updated advice on What to do in case of flooding.

Switch off of analogue telephone lines

People may have seen information about the intention by Openreach to change all landlines to digital. There is little national publicity about this changeover, but it will have quite a big effect for some people. Please click for more information about this changeover from Councillor Jill Haynes.

Ultrafast Fibre Internet in Buckland Newton

Wessex Internet has brought full fibre broadband direct to homes and

businesses in Buckland Newton and surrounding areas. All these

properties can benefit from full fibre connections, which is also known as

Fibre to the Premise (FTTP). This means a fibre optic cable goes all the

way to a home or business directly from the provider’s network, rather than

stopping at a cabinet down the road, which is known as Fibre to the

Cabinet (FTTC). Full fibre delivers far superior speeds and reliability

compared to copper or partial fibre networks. For more information:

https://www.wessexinternet.com or call 0333 240 7997.

Outreach Post Office The outreach Post Office is open in the Village Hall on Mondays 09:15 to 11.45 and Fridays from 09.15 to 11.45.

Prescriptions

Prescriptions are delivered from Cerne Abbas Surgery to Old Chapel

Stores, usually after 3.30 pm, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Recycling and Refuse Collection and Calendar

You can find details of your rubbish and recycling calendar at rubbish and

recycling days

Travel & Traffic / Road Closures

See Dorset Travel & Traffic page for road closures etc.

Weather Forecast

The nearest Met Office Weather Forecast location is Minterne Gardens.

Click for a 7-day weather forecast.

Flood Warden

Some homes in Dorset are at risk of flooding. Please see the Parish

Council website for information and advice. 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.

More from the Village…

Bonfires - please consider your Neighbours

Please be considerate if you wish to have a garden bonfire. Sparks can

very easily cause an uncontrolled fire in dry grass and leaves. Smoke from

bonfires can be a real nuisance if neighbours have washing out to dry.

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

Regular Events

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. 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. £1.50 buys you cake and coffee/tea.

Dates for Your Diary

Below is a list of events taking place over the next few weeks. You can also check the Buckland Newton Community Facebook page for last-minute news of events. If you want your local event publicised here, please e-mail events.bucklandnewton.com@gmail.com ; also please e-mail if you have to cancel your event so that the events diary can be kept up to date. You can also see all upcoming events at a glance on our new web page link ‘Events’ button at the top of the page or use the link: Events in Buckland Newton Friday 13th November, 12.30 pm, Gaggle of Geese. Second Friday Lunch Club. This month sees us going to the Gaggle of Geese for a roast chicken, rolled pork or nut roast lunch followed by scrummy puds such as sticky toffee, lemon meringue sundae or Baboo Gelato ice cream or sorbet. This will be followed by our AGM, during which we will appoint our new treasurer, Lucy Smith, and give big thanks to Jennie Grinter, the outgoing treasurer, who has helped the Club for a long time. We wish her lots of good times helping at events in Milborne Port. Jennie, you’ve been an absolute star. Please do let me know if you’d like to join in, even for a try-out to see if you like our lunch event. Cathy Shippey Email: catherine shippey54@gmail.com Phone 01300 345339 or 07391 195754 Saturday 14th November, 10.30 am, Parish Pavilion. Buckland Newton History Group. All welcome. Sunday 15th November. Service at Holy Rood Church Buckland Newton. 4.00 pm All-Age Service. A short informal service for everyone. Tuesday 17th November, 1.00 pm - 2.30 pm, Buckland Newton Village Hall (Committee Room, please enter by side entrance). Buckland Newton Neighbourhood Car Scheme AGM. Car Scheme Drivers/Users or if you are interested in either learning how to become a volunteer driver or use the scheme. If interested in attending, please e-mail bncarscheme@gmail.com or call 07733 894264. Let us know if you need a lift - 48 hours notice needed. There will be cake! Wednesday 18th November, from 8.30 pm, Gaggle of Geese. Pub Quiz. Fun evening of head-scratchers, cryptic clues and general knowledge. Teams of up to 5, £2.00 per person or free if dining first. Booking required. 01300 345136. Friday 20th November, 7.30 pm, Buckland Newton Village Hall DT2 7BZ. Angelic Tuning Forks Sound Bath. Enjoy deep relaxation with this soothing, healing sound bath. Just lay back and enjoy the harmonic sound of the forks to relax and de-stress. Bring blankets and cushions. £17 book at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/angelic-tuning-forks-sound-bath-west-dorset- tickets-1807986740009 Friday 20th November, 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm, Gaggle of Geese. ‘Beyond the Vine’ Improver Line Dance Workshop. £10.00 per person, Booking only, strictly limited places which are going fast. Click here to book. Sunday 22nd November. Service at Holy Rood Church Buckland Newton. 9.45 am Holy Communion. All welcome, refreshments will be served afterwards. Thursday 26th November, 10.00 am to 3.00 pm, Buckland Newton Village Hall. Local jewellery Buying Event. Details 07415 786152, e-mail info@webuyjewellery.com www.webuyjewellery.com Thursday 26th November, 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm, Gaggle of Geese. ‘Knit & Natter’. Our sessions for October will be on Thursdays 1st, 15th and 29th, 2-4pm at the Gaggle of Geese. Everyone is very welcome to join us, with whatever craft you like to do, or just come along and natter and have a piece of cake !! See you there. Lyn Cox 01300 345739 Jane Willis 01300 345477 Friday 27th November, 10.30 am to 12.00 noon, Buckland Newton Village Hall. Village Cafe. Coffee/Tea and Cake £1.50. Come along and catch up with your friends and neighbours before the festivities begin. Lyn Cox 01300 345739 or Liza Hill 01300 345230 Sunday 29th November. No service at Buckland Newton but Benefice Service at Cerne Abbas Church at 11.15 am. Sunday 29th November, 6.00 pm, St Mary’s Church, Cerne Abbas. Advent Evensong in the style of the Brothers of Taize. ‘Watching, longing and hoping’. Come and join a spiritual meditative gathering by candlelight. Wednesday 2nd December, from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm, Gaggle of Geese. Open mic’ Night. Pop down to enjoy local musicians or be brave and join in with a song or tow. Saturday 5th December. 10.00 am to 12.00 noon, Holy Rood Church Buckland Newton. Christmas Fayre. Doors open at 10am till 12 noon for Bacon Butties, tea, coffee and mince pies; just the right start to browsing the wide assortment of stalls. Everything you could need to get organised from a Wreath for the front door to cakes and mince pies for the larder, not forgetting lovely preserves to go with anything from toast to turkey! The Christmas trees will be ready for children to come and decorate and there will be a Raffle for which we have some lovely prizes. Come and join us for a relaxed, sociable morning, you'll be entertained, watered and fed in true festive style. Christmas shopping will be a pleasure! Sunday 6th December. Service at Holy Rood Church Buckland Newton. 9.45 am Morning Service. All welcome, refreshments will be served after the service. Sunday 13th December. Service at Holy Rood Church Buckland Newton. 9.45 am Holy Communion. All welcome, refreshments will be served after the service. Sunday 20th December. Service at Holy Rood Church Buckland Newton. 4.00 pm Traditional Carol Service with candles. Thursday 24th December, Christmas Eve. Service at Holy Rood Church Buckland Newton. 4.30 pm Christmas Eve Carol Service. Friday 25th December, Christmas Day. Service at Holy Rood Church Buckland Newton.9.45 am Holy Communion. Sunday 27th December. Service at Holy Rood Church Buckland Newton. 9.45 am Holy Communion. All welcome, refreshments will be served after the service.