© 2024 Buckland Newton Community Website Committee Last updated 25th March 2024 13:00 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
Buckland Newton’s Holy Rood Church at risk?
from the Vicar, Jonathan Still:
Dear Friends,
We have some news on the condition of Holy Rood Buckland Newton
Chancel roof!
It has been a long wait to get the specialists and scaffolding and safety
checks in a row, but they are now at work. This is why we have
unfortunately been keeping the church locked except for services, as we
cannot leave the scaffold and tools unsupervised.
The good news is that the initial tests have shown that there is no asbestos
present in the white ceiling panels which we believe were inserted in the
early 1990’s. They are simple hardboard in composition, and some have
been removed to allow for inspection.
What they have revealed is that they have been acting as traps for
condensation moisture. Water vapour has been able to enter into the
space behind where the oak boarding supports the lead roof covering
directly above. The vapour has then condensed into liquid water on the
underside of the relatively cooler northern face of the roof. This moisture
has allowed the development of localised areas of bacterial and fungal rot
in the timbers over a long period. It is one of these timbers we then spotted
had dropped some centimetres at the failed joint.
Our architect and contractors are now devising a plan for remedial work.
Because of the weight of the timber and lead covering, this will not be able
to be done from inside. It appears therefore that an external scaffold
roofing over the chancel will be required to enable the replacement of the
areas of rotten timber, and then the replacement of the lead roof
incorporating some vents to enclosed spaces.
The chancel is the oldest part of Holy Rood. It has been here since being
built by Glastonbury Abbey in the C13th. We will soon have a plan to
remedy the problem. Then we will have to work out how the remedy can be
funded, so expect to hear more from me!
The problems with the chancel roof were found when our architect carried
out his Quinquennial Survey last year and this also identified various
repairs needed to the roofs, stonework and rendering, etc. these need to
be addressed over the next 1 to 4 years. The PCC members together with
our architect will be addressing these items shortly and some may be
incorporated with the chancel roof works.
I remain very grateful to the small team of Buckland people keeping Holy
Rood alive and flourishing. Our services continue at 10am 1st, 2nd and
fourth Sundays and 4pm on 3rd. We have several weddings booked for
2024 and 2025. It is always lovely to see you there.
Treasurer needed for BN Village Hall
We Need Help from You!
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Would you like to help your community in 2024?
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET NEW PEOPLE AND JOIN OUR FRIENDLY cOMMITTEE?
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Could you give two hours a month to manage the Village Hall’s
accounts and be the Hall’s Treasurer?
To get in touch please contact Kate, Chair of the Committee 07860 582362
Switch off of analogue telephone lines
People may have seen a small amount of information about the intention
by Openreach to change all landlines to digital by 2025. There is no
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.
Helping farmers and land managers navigate changes
brought about by the Agricultural Transition
The support continues to include: Transition workshops, One-to-one
support, Small group webinars, Digital training. For full details of the
support and to register on any of the workshops please visit our website -
https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/ffr/ or call 0800 592 872.
Other Local Websites and Publications
• 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.
Buckland Newton Parish Council Website
Lydden Vale News
The local printed Newsletter, the Lydden Vale News, is delivered free to
There is an online version of the newsletter; for most recent available
(March 2024) 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.
The LVN Editor - Amanda McKenna, and Treasurer - Vinny McKenna. E-
mail contact as above.
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.
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/ .
Opening hours for the first few months of the year will be:
Mondays & Tuesdays - closed
Wednesday to Saturdays - open all day from 11.30 am. Food served from
midday to 2.30 pm and then 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Sundays - open from midday to 7.00 pm. Food served midday to 5.00 pm
Tikka Curry Van generally visits Buckland Newton on alternate
Wednesdays.
Boosting Broadband in Rural Areas
Dorset Council is appealing to town and parish councils to help spread the
word that help is available to boost broadband in rural areas. For more
information, please see the attached article - voucher funding may be
available for households/businesses with slow broadband.
Fibre broadband is available via BT to most residents in Buckland Newton.
Wessex Internet is also bringing fibre broadband to Buckland Newton -
expected Spring 2024.
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.
Prescriptions
Prescriptions are delivered from Cerne Abbas Surgery to Old Chapel
Stores, usually after 3.30 pm, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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.
Recycling and Refuse Collection and Calendar
You can find details of your rubbish and recycling calendar at
Travel & Traffic / Road Closures
Transport and Travel Survey
Dorset Council and BCP Council need your views to help them develop a
new local transport plan to travel safely and easily around the county, while
protecting its special landscape.
This is essential to help the two councils shape a transport plan that works
for everyone in Dorset.
Find out more and complete the survey
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/.../local-transport-plan-4
Survey closes Sunday 3 March 2024.
Weather Forecast
The nearest Met Office Weather Forecast location is Minterne Gardens.
Click for a 7-day weather forecast.
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.
More from the Village…
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
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. £1.30 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 Webmaster ; also please e-mail if you have to cancel your
event so that the events diary can be kept up to date.
Wednesday 27th March, 8.30 pm start, Gaggle of Geese. Pub Quiz. our
popular monthly quiz. Teams of up to six. £2 per person or free if you dine
first. Quiz starts from 8.30pm. Book a table for your team!
Thursday 28th March, doors open 6.30 pm for 7.30 pm start, BN Village
Hall. Buckland Newton Youth Club Family Quiz Night. Tickets £15.00 for
a team of 6, or £3.00 per person. Prizes and Raffle on the night.
Friday 29th March, Good Friday. Service at Holy Rood Church. 11.00
am Bun Service.
Friday 29th March, 10.30 am to 12.00 noon-ish, Buckland Newton
Village Hall. Village Cafe. Tea/coffee and cake, as much as you like for
£1.30. The Cafe is a welcoming, easy and relaxed atmosphere. Everyone
very welcome - locals and visitors. Please note: We do realise that this is
Good Friday and have decided to go ahead anyway. Much better to come
along to a Cafe than sit in a traffic jam somewhere trying to get away for
Easter!!!
Lyn Cox 345739 Liza Hill 345230
Easter Weekend - Friday 29th - 31st March, Gaggle of Geese. Bring the
kids along for an Easter Treasure Hunt. Prize for those that complete the
challenge! Booking recommended across the weekend. Pub closed on
Easter Monday.
Sunday 31st March, Easter Day. Service at Holy Rood Church. 10.00
am Holy Communion. All welcome; refreshments available after the service.
Wednesday 10th April, 7.00 pm, Buckland Newton Village Hall. Lydden
Vale Gardening Club. Derek Dexter, of the British Fuchsia Society, will
enlighten members and guests with an illustrated talk on the subject of
“Fuchsias, My Way”.
Wednesday 17th April, Gaggle of Geese. Watercolour Day Course. A
day course run by local artist Andrea. More details and how to book on our
website and www.ticketsouce.co.uk/gaggle. Only eight places available so
book soon!
Wednesday 24th April, 8.30 pm start, Gaggle of Geese. Pub Quiz. our
popular monthly quiz. Teams of up to six. £2 per person or free if you dine
first. Quiz starts from 8.30pm. Book a table for your team!
Saturday 4th May, Gaggle of Geese. Celebrating another year at the
Gaggle (six years since we re-opened the Gaggle!). Join us in the gardens
with music from Aphrodite Duo.
Saturday 11th May, 10.00 am to 12.00 pm. Buckland Newton Plant Sale,
in aid of Weldmar Hospice. There will be a few willow wigwams for sale on
the day, but if you would like to order one please contact Carole Spencer on
01300 345770 by the 31st of March.
Saturday 1st June, Gaggle of Geese. Craft and Producers’ Market. We
are in the process of organising a summer market supporting local artisan
crafters and producers. A sunny afternoon in the Gaggle gardens, stalls,
crafts, local tipples and good food! Get in touch if you are local crafter or food
producer and would like a stall.
Saturday 27th July 2024, Gaggle of Geese. Gagglefest 2024. Our annual
family-friendly music festival. Seven bands (headliners, The Entitled Sons),
two stages, pizzas, BBQ, scrumpy bar, hog roast, kids zone and more!
Tickets now available at early bird prices over the bar or via
www.ticketsource.co.uk/gaggle
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