Marnhull Fest & Flower Show Update
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www.marnhullmessenger.org.uk March 2016 - Issue 62 From the Surgeries Gardening Tips From The Churches From The Schools What’s new from Monthly tips All the latest The latest from our local doctors from our village news from the our village surgeries experts churches schools page 7 page 30 page 12 page 14 Marnhull Fest & Flower Show Update More details on the biggest village event of the year! page16 Cancer Research UK Big Bap Breakfast Saturday 19th March - Methodist Church From 10.00am - 2.30pm Egg, Sausage or Bacon - One, two or all three items in a big bap. Toast and marmalade or toasted hot cross buns! Endless tea or cafetiere’s of coffee or just a slice of cake with tea/coffee There is going to be a childrens easter bonnet parade for the girls and easter hat parade for the boys. So girls and boys get cracking and make your hats/bonnets. There will be 2 large easter eggs for the best boys hat and the best girls bonnet. The judge will be the Rev. Tony Wilds from St. Gregory’s Church Judging will take place between 11.30am and 12.30pm There will be bric-a-brac, craft, book & cake stalls and a great raffle We would really appreciate any donations of home made cakes - ring carol on 820766 for collection All proceeds go directly to Cancer Research UK Photo of St Gregory’s Church by Elaine Spencer-White Marnhull Messenger March 2016 For more information please visit: ROBIN HILL STORES www.marnhullstone.co.uk pOST OFFICE, CONVENIENCE STORE & DELICATESSEN 01258 820959 Monday-Saturday 8-5.30 Sunday 8 –12 SUPPLIERS OF NATURAL AND CUT STONE: FREE RANGE HAND CARVED HAM, CHEESES, OLIVES, SNACKS, FRESH BREADS, HOMEMADE RANDOM DRESSED SAWN SPLIT SANDWICHES, NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES. CHISEL FACED ASHLAR A RANGE OF HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS, CARDS, WINDOW SURROUNDS STATIONERY, WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS. DECORATIVE WALLS We now stock a range of ethically sourced gifts, including cushions, candles, notebooks, silk scarves and more. 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Full Post Office service Dean Harris (Quarry Manager): 07771 684647 Banking (cash withdrawal, cash & cheque deposits) Office: 01258 472419 car tax, electricity, gas & mobile top up, National Lottery, Whiteway Quarry, Whiteway Lane, Marnhull, Foreign Currency, Health Lottery, Dry Cleaning. www.robinhillstores.com Dorset, DT10 1NQ Email us on - [email protected] St. Mary’s Explorers Preschool Early Education Funding for 3 years + Old Mill Lane, Marnhull, A warm, friendly DT10 1JX primary school 01258 820417 that welcomes children from all faiths and none Come and see what we can offer you and your child www.stmarymarnhull.dorset.sch.uk 2 Marnhull Messenger www.marnhullmessenger.org.uk Marnhull Messenger Welcome to your Marnhull Messenger Chris Ryu - Messenger Editor Well I have a bumper issue for you this month, with lots of news to share. A big thank you to our contributors that go out of their way to send in their news and updates. I’m pleased to share an update from the Marnhull Fest and a sneak peak at their new logo too.... I believe the next issue should have a huge update from both the Fest and the Flower Show, so watch this space. I’ve launched the new Messenger website this month, so if you haven’t already, why not pay it a visit and let me know anything Marnhull Acoustic Sessions else you want adding. This one is mobile friendly and sooooo much easier to maintain. are back! Village Diary Marnhull Acoustic Sessions is back for 2016! What a line up it is too... Our new website has an interactive village diary showing the whole year! Thanks to my darling Wife Emma, who painstakingly input all The 20th March sees Folk super duo Megson arrive at the village hall. the various events. If we’ve missed one of yours, then apologies - it The husband & wife duo bring an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, really is a work in progress, but you also have the ability to submit lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars. your event on the site. The new bigger diary area in the Messenger Comprising Debs Hanna (Vocals, Whistle, Piano Accordion) and Stu itself is also powered by this, so expect the diary page to grow over the next few months! Hanna (Guitar, Mandola, Banjo) Megson have gained fame on the British folk scene, not only for their arresting & intelligent songwriting, Club/Group/Business Pages but for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour. You will notice when viewing the new site that I have started to split up the pages, so that each club/group/business can have their own As fRoots Magazine puts it ‘if you don’t like the music here then you page on the site (work in progress). This is very much yours to do have a problem’. They are 3 time nominated for BBC Radio 2 Folk what you want with. For now, just send me your text and images, awards and multiple winners of Spiral Earth Awards. Tickets are £13 but in the near-future I may provide direct access. and doors will open at 7pm. Advertisers Next up is the 17th April and the lively blues grooves of Sam Green and I’ll shortly be contacting our advertisers that paid the extra to the Midnight Heist will be joining us. If you like you music lively with a have a web-link as I’m keen to feature your logos in a new area on heavy blues edge then this is sure to float your boat. They play swamp the homepage. The new site will perform much better in search infested Blues, Folk, Roots Rock music. engines and this in-turn will also help your sites rise in the search engine ranks! This high energy 4 piece whip up a storm with stompin’ beats, dog house bass and growlin’ slide guitars. Throw in wailin’ harmonicas and 4 howlin’ voices and you have yourself a modern day juke joint sound; Marnhull Messenger Contact Details guaranteed to bring any old house down. Editor: Chris Ryu - [email protected] Tickets are £10 and this will be a party that Marnhull rarely sees! 01258 821654 - 3 Corner Close, Marnhull, DT10 1PB There are 2 shows to follow in May as well with the wonderful Blair Webmaster: Chris Ryu - as above Dunlop and fantastic Gilmore Roberts to join us but I will fill you in Advertising: Vaughan Ham - [email protected] on these in the next edition! In the mean time please book tickets by 01258 820344 - 24 Plowman Close, Marnhull, DT10 1LB visiting www.marnhullacosuticsessions.co.uk or calling 01258820204. Treasurer: Bill Shannon - [email protected] 01258 820890 We always love to see faces from the village at the shows. Circulation: The Eveleighs - [email protected] 01258 821049 - Weavers House, Burton Street, Marnhull, DT10 1PS Chairman: Ian Gall - [email protected] 01258 820484 Disclaimer The opinions expressed in the articles and on the pages of the Marnhull Messenger are not necessarily those of the Marnhull Messenger. All the dates and details are as supplied by the contributing organisations.. The Marnhull Messenger is not responsible for errors or omis- sions, accuracy of the content, nor the failure of any published event to go ahead. The letters and articles published in this magazine are Deadline For Next Issue accepted in good faith and the views expressed therein are not necessarily the views of the Messenger Steering Committee, whose decisions on publication are delegated to the Editor and are final. 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No personal details will be given out [email protected] or sold to any third parties, whether individuals, organisations or companies.. 3 Marnhull Messenger News & Events March 2016 Easter Bingo at the Village Hall Willow Plant Supports - Made in Marnhull If you want to add a bit of rustic charm to your 18th March - 6.30 for 7pm garden this year why not introduce some willow plant supports. £5 for a book of tickets I have a limited number available in different sizes. They look wonderful draped in climbing plants and Tuck shop and lots of great prizes! even look good on their own, adding height and interest to your garden. They also make excellent presents. Please ring Jenny on 01258 821445 for Help for Heroes Coffee Morning more information. Advanced Notice: 20th May Table Tennis Club at Now Also on a Monday Church Cottage, Church Hill, Marnhull 2.15 at Village Hall Annual Diary 2016 For Village Hall bookings please call All events are held at the Village Hall unless otherwise stated. 01258 821427 OR 07786 667796 March April May 2nd - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 1st - Lunch Club @ 12:00 2nd - Mother’s Union @ 10:00 2nd - Zumba Dance Fitness @ 20:15 4th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 Methodist Church 3rd - Baby & Toddler Group @ 09:30 4th - Parish Council Meeting @ 19:00 2nd - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 4th - Lunch Club @ 12:00 6th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 2nd - Parish Council