The
Verwood & 3LX Twinning Association
Supported by Verwood Bath
Travel Presents
A
Carribean Evening
in Verwood Memorial Hall
on
Saturday the 23rd of March 2013 at 07:30 p.m.
Raffle,
Rum Draw & dancing.
- tickets £10 available from Brian
(01202 822299) or enquire at Bath Travel, Verwood.
Bring own drinks and nibbles. Tea & Coffee will be
available.
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A
Carribean Evening
with
"Pantasy Steel
Band".
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Mayors
Christmas
Reception 2012
On Sunday the 2nd December 2012, the Mayor of Verwood Cllr Simon Gibson and the Town Council welcomed dignitaries
from the local areas with a visit to the Heritage
Centre where they enjoyed a talk given by Pam Reeks on
"Verwood Concert Brass". Later they were entertained by a
group of musicians from the Concert Brass" before enjoying a reception and meal in the HUB.
Photo
- Stuart Clifton
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Dont Forget
Verwoods' 8th Talented Youth Concert
Verwood HUB - Saturday the 2nd March 2013.
- 2 performances at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- for tickets Contact the HUB on 01202 828740
- www.thehubverwood.co.uk
A variety show by young people up to age 18 including music, song, dance
and drama.
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Verwood
and Three Legged Cross Twinning Association
returned from France on the 6th of June 2011 after their visit
to Champtoceaux.
Please
select here for a full report with pictures |
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Verwood
Pantomime
Society
Annual
Pantomime
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Children, on Christmas Eve
WHY NOT TRACK SANTA.
For more than 50
years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental
Air Defence Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa.
Track him on his way round the World on the
evening of the 24th December by visiting
http://www.noradsanta.org/ |
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Churches Together
this Christmas
in
Verwood and
Three Legged Cross. invite you to share their Christmas Celebrations.
Select
here for all December 2012 Services.
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Verwood'
Christmas Extravaganza
On
Saturday the 15th of December 2012
from 05:00 p.m. to 08:00 p.m.
The "Steamers" will arrive with Father Christmas who will visit his Grotto on Ferrett Green.
The christmas lights will be switched on, the Training Band will play
& the Choral Society will sing carols around the
tree. The Heritage Centre will supply mulled wine or hot coffee
& Mince
Pies plus other stalls and rides for children. |
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On
Saturday the 27th October 2012
Don't forget
VERWOOD
FLAMEBURST
on 'The Fuzzy Bit' off Crane Drive in Verwood.
from 06:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..
Superb annual firework display, with bonfire. special events, live
music and funfair.
~ Proceeds to Verwood charities.
For
Further information & tickets visit the website at
http://www.flameburst.co.uk
There will be a Fireworks display for Juniors at
07:00 p.m.
with the Main fireworks display occuring at 08:45 p.m..
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Mayors
Christmas
Reception 2011
On Sunday the 4th December 2011, Verwoods Mayor Cllr Toni Coombs and the Town Council welcomed dignitaries
from the local areas with a visit to the Heritage
Centre where they enjoyed a talk given by Sue Gardiner on the
"Origins of Pantomime". Later they were entertained by the
Dorset Junior Jazz Band before enjoying a reception and meal in the HUB. |
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Verwood
Jazz Club has Disbanded
Note that ALL future planned events
have now been cancelled.
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The new Verwood sign to celebrate
the Queen's Diamond Jubillee was unveiled by the Mayor of Verwood, Cllr.
Simon Gibson in the presence of Cllr. Mrs Lucy Clark the Chair of East
Dorset Council.
It was dedicated by the Rev. Rev.Andrew Sinclair
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REPORT
ON THE
Thanks to the Town Council and the
organising committee for a very succesful day which was held on
the 4th June 2012 in Verwood Town Centre, at Ferrett Green and on
the Recreation Ground.
 The
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations started at 10:45 p.m. with a parade from
the Council Office to Ferrett Green, lead by Verwood Concert Brass. On
Ferrett Green a welcome was given by the Chair of East Dorset Council,
Cllr. Mrs Lucy Clark. with a short speech by the Mayor of Verwood, Cllr.
Simon Gibson prior to unveiling of the new Jubilee Town Sign which was
dedicated by the Rev. Andrew Sinclair.
 After
blessing the sign he disposed of the remaining water by throwing it over
his shoulder were it landed on some unsuspecting guests. This was the
only rain of the day.
Verwood concert brass then played a
selection of patriotic music in front of the Heritage Centre later
playing in the recreation ground. Additional entertaiment was provided
by Eschers Staircase playing jazz (all members are 16 or under), the
Verwood Choral Society, "Senior Springtime" and some American
line dancing. there was also a Zumba demonstration.
 Food
was provided by Billy Andrews (the local butcher) who did a roaring
trade with Burgers, Hot Dogs and a Hog Roast, waiting time to be fed was
between 30 and 45 minutes. The Twinning Associated was selling wine and
beer, cider, bucks fizz and Pimms was also on sale, with the Heritage
Centre staying open all day selling cakes, tea and coffee.
In the Memorial Hall there was a small
Verwood Market, Tumble Tots for the children and a floral display by the
Verwood Flower Club celebrating the Jubilee.
 Numerous
societies had stalls in the Recreation Ground with steam engine  rides
for smaller children and an Inflated Slide with the French firm Manitou
providing rides and games on some of their machines." Forest
FM" were also there broadcasting to the local area live from 11
a.m.
All donation given were for the Mayor's
Charities - "Julia's
House" and "Woofability".
It was an extremely successful day,
enjoyed by all and thanks must go to Verwood Town Council including Val
Bright and her team. |
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Diamond
Jubilee Celebration Programme
FREE PARKING at
The Potters Wheel - The HUB - The " Fuzzy Bit" and the Doctors
Car Park. |
10:45
a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
01:15 p.m.
02:00 p.m.
02:00 p.m.
02:45 p.m.
02:45 p.m.
03:30 p.m.
03:30 p.m.
04:00 p.m. |
Parade lead by Verwood
Concert Brass from Council Offices to
Ferrett Green.
Mational Anthem
Welcome by Cllr. Mrs Lucy Clark - chair or of east Dorset Council.
Unveiling of Jubilee Town Sign by Cllr. Simon Gibson, Mayor of Verwood.
Dedication by Rev Andrew Sinclair
Verwood Concert Brass with a selection of Patriotic Music.
Fun Dog Show - Recreation Ground display Area.
Verwood Choral Society on Ferrett
Green.
Eschers Staircase onFerrett Green.
American Line Dancing - Recreation Ground display Area.
Senior Springtime on Ferrett
Green.
Verwood Concert Brass - Recreation Ground display Area.
Eschers Staircase on Ferrett
Green.
Verwood Choral Society - Recreation Ground display Area.
Zumba Demonstration on Ferrett
Green.
Senior Springtime - Recreation Ground display Area.
Skittles Match (Scouts 'V' Older Generation - Recreation Ground display
Area. |
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Additional
Entertainment
Recreation Ground
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Manitou
- Come along and try the big machines. Get lifted to the sky or play
'basketball ball' with the machines. |
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FUN
DOG SHOW - at 11:30 am in the Dog Show Ring
- Bring your pet dog and have some fun. Classes to suit all.
Rosettes will be awarded to the first 5 in each class and Best in
Show . (Sponsored by Three Cross Agility Group) |
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MONSTER
BOUNCE |
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TRAIN
RIDE - for smaller children. |
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INFLATED
SLIDE |
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STORY
TELLING. |
Memorial
Hall
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Verwood Market. |
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Tumble Tots |
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Floral Display by
Verwood Flower Club. |
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Red Cross |
Food & Drink is available
from a wide variety of stalls around Ferrett Green and Recreation
Grounds.
 will
broadcast live all day from the Recreation Ground from 11 a.m. |
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MULTI-USE
GAMES AREA & FITNESS EQUIPMENT
The 5 items of Fitness
Equipment will be installed in the Verwood Memorial Recreation Ground in
March and there will be an official inauguration on Saturday,
24th March at 11am when sponsors
and those who have made donations will be our official guests and
everyone else is invited to come along and celebrate this occasion. This equipment is suitable for those aged 13 upwards to age 90+!!
verwood.agfa@gmail.com
Contact telephone numbers are : (01202) 826303 and (01202) 822549.
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Has now
ceased trading |
"Club
31" - IMPORTANT NOTICE
PLEASE
NOTE that
"Club 31"
ceased trading on the 28th of December 2011 and NO
further events will occur at that venue.
New
venues are as follows.
| Verwood
Twinning Association meetings |
- the
Parish Rooms behind
St. Michael's Church.
meeting start time now 8 p.m. (hall
open from 7.30 p.m.)
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| Verwood Jazz
Club |
The new venue is:-
Drusilla’s
Inn
, Wigbeth, Horton, Dorset
BH21 7JH.
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Dont Forget
Verwoods' 7th Talented Youth Concert
Verwood HUB - Saturday the 11th February 2012.
- 2 performances at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- for tickets Contact the HUB on 01202 828740
- www.thehubverwood.co.uk
A variety show by young people up to age 18 including music, song, dance
and drama.
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 Tickets
now on sale at the HUB for
Verwood
Pantomime Society's
presentation of.
The Wizard of OZ.
by
David Swan
from the 21st to the 28th January 2012
see the "What's On" page
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Verwood's
7th Annual Talented Youth Concert 2012
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This
is an entertainment show, not a competition and there are no auditions.
It will take place at the Verwood HUB - Saturday the
11th FEBRUARY 2012.
- 2 performances at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
(Music,
Dance, Drama, sports demo - Individuals or group
where
at least one member should live in Verwood or Three Legged Cross.)
If you are Pre-School to 18 years, live in Verwood or
Three Legged Cross and
would like to take
part,
then contact Mike or Angela Daymond, preferably by email at angela_daymond@talktalk.net
or in writing to 24 Aspen Drive, Verwood BH31
6TE or Telephone
01202 822549.
CLOSING
DATE the 8TH
JANUARY 2012 |
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Churches Together
this christmas
in
Verwood and
Three Legged Cross. invite you to share their Christmas Celebrations.
Select
here for all December 2011 Services.
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Picture
designed by Harry Middleton of Trinity CE VA First School in Verwood.
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Verwood'
Christmas Extravaganza
On
Saturday the 10th of December 2011
from 05:00 p.m. to 08:00 p.m.
The "Steamers" will arrive with Father Christmas who will visit his Grotto on Ferrett Green.
The christmas lights will be switched on, the Training Band will play
& the Choral Society will sing carols around the
tree. The Heritage Centre will supply mulled wine or hot coffee
& Mince
Pies plus other stalls and rides for children. |
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MULTI-USE
GAMES AREA & FITNESS EQUIPMENT
Have you filled in the
form?
Are you
supporting the AGFA campaign for a multi-use games area and fitness
equipment in the Verwood Recreation Ground? A leaflet
delivered to homes in Verwood recently suggests that by just filling in
the form at the bottom of the leaflet and depositing it at the Leisure
Centre, the Hub or the Town Council Office, you will help the group
obtain grants towards providing this facility. If the community
shows that it is needed, then providers are sympathetic.
If you
can do more to help, either by having your own fundraising event with
friends and neighbours such as a coffee morning or cheese and wine
evening, or by offering to join a fundraising group, then on the reverse
of the form you can indicate how you can help. The campaign team
are hoping that the whole community will pull together to achieve it, by
developing it in stages.
If you have mislaid the
form, then email your support to : verwood.agfa@gmail.com
Contact telephone numbers are : (01202) 826303 and 822549.
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On
Saturday the 29th October
Don't forget
VERWOOD
FLAMEBURST
on 'The Fuzzy Bit' off Crane Drive in Verwood.
from 06:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..
Superb annual firework display, with bonfire. special events, live
music and funfair.
~ Proceeds to Verwood charities.
top Lady Gaga tribute has been
booked for the stage this year.
There will be a Fireworks display for Juniors at
07:00 p.m.
with the Main display occuring at 08:45 p.m.. |
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A
Festival of Stories
"THE
STING IN THE TALE" 2011
19th
August to the 29th of August. This
Storytelling Event returnes to East Dorset for the 8th Festival of tall
tales, sizzling stories, audience participation, mystery, fun, suspense
with the occasional Sting in the Tale. Stories in some of East Dorset
and Christchurch's most resplendent, atmospheric settings and unique
locations.
Contact - 01202 639012
or tcooper@eastdorset.gov.uk
or visit http://www.dorsetforyou.com/stinginthetale
Please
visit the "WHAT'S ON"
page for further details.
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Entry £3 for Adults
(under 13's FREE) |
On
August Bank Holiday Monday (29th of August 2011)
don't forget
Verwood's 2011 Rustic Fayre
12:00 p.m. -
Parade of Verwood Carnival Queen & Princess
12:45 p.m. - Tae Kwon-Do Dosplay
12:45 p.m. - Bernie Bennett - Comedy Tightrope Act
01:15 p.m. - Fun Terrier Racing - Heats
01:45 p.m. - "Eagle Heights" Eagle & Vulture Display
02:15 p.m. - Rossgarth YFC - Beat the Goalie
02:45 p.m. - "Zumba" Dance & Fitness Display.
03:00 p.m. - Nernie Bennett - The Return.
03:30 p.m. - Terrier Dog Races - Finals.
04:00 p.m. - "Eagle Heights" Eagle & Vulture Display
04:30 p.m. - Egg Catching Competition. - All Comers.
04:45 p.m. - Duck Derby on the Crane River.
05:00 p.m. - Opening of New Skate Park by Verwood's Mayor. |
Also Beer, Jazz Band, Brass Band,
Cafe Rene, Classic Vehicles, Car Boot sale, Static Engines and other
stalls |
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FREE
Football Tournament
Dorset Police, would like to invite all young people
from ages 12 - 17 to take part in a free football tournamet on Saturday
27th August 2011 at QE Leisure Centre, Wimborne. We are
looking for teams of 7 to take part.
There are two age groups that will be competitng on the day
- 12 - 14 years and 15 - 17 years.
If you would like to join in and can get a team together please contact
one of your local PCSO's at Verwood Police Station so we can
give you forms to fill in.
The closing date is Wednesday 24th August, 2011. |
Mayors
Christmas
Reception 2010
On Sunday the 5th December 2010, Verwoods Mayor Cllr Jean Hazel and the Town Council welcomed dignitaries
from the local areas with a visit to the Heritage
Centre where they enjoyed an illustrated talk given by Pam
Reeks. Later they were entertained by Verwood Concert Brass and
"Jubilate" before enjoying a reception and meal in the Verwood HUB. |
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On the 13th
of August 2010 the new
Memorial Hall
Porch
was inaugurated by Verwood's mayor Cllr. Jean Hazel
Photo l to r: Peter Hancy, Eric Burton (chairman),
Cllr Jean Hazel (Mayor), Ernest Whatmore & Barrie Collins. |
| Bournemouth
& District MS Society providing support on the move.
MS Bournemouth takes delivery of their new purpose
built Accessible Minibus |
The Bournemouth and District Branch of
the MS Society proudly took delivery of their new tailor made Peugeot
Boxer Accessible Minibus in March 2011, supplied by Dorset based
specialist minibus manufacturer Red Kite. The new minibus was financed
through donations to the charity and will allow sufferers and carers the
opportunity to access many of the daily services we all take for
granted.
The Bournemouth &
District Branch serves people affected by multiple sclerosis in the
Boroughs of Bournemouth and Poole, Christchurch,
Barton-on-Sea, Wimbourne and Verwood areas. MS Bournemouth is run
by a team of volunteers who have direct experience of multiple
sclerosis. The team offers support, information and advice to all those
affected by MS, their families and carers of all ages. This includes
emotional support; financial support as well as advice on holidays and
respite care, as appropriate in the strictest confidence either at the
Osborne Centre, West Parley or over the telephone alternatively in their
home.
MS Bournemouth,
Transport Manager, John Astley said “It is vital in these times of cut
backs that we continue to offer support for those in need. Without the
generosity of those who contributed to the new minibus our ability to
provide home support would be severely undermined.” For further
information visit http://www.ms-bournemouth.co.uk |
| 11:30 |
Judging |
| 12:00 |
Procession
Leaves Field |
| 13:00 |
Procession
returns |
| 13:15 |
Events
start - including
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Above
& Beyond Aerial Display |
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Tom
and Tilly Turnips Tomfoolery |
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Falconry Display |
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| 17:00 |
approx;
events close. |
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Don't
Forget
Verwood Carnival 2011
Bank
Holiday Monday - May 30th
on
Check the website - http://www.verwoodcarnival.com/ |
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Dont Forget
Verwoods' 6th Talented Youth Concert
Verwood HUB - Saturday the 19th February 2010.
- 2 performances at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- tickets £5 children £3 - Contact 01202 828740
- www.thehubverwood.co.uk
A variety show by young people up to age 18 including music, song, dance
and drama.
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Verwoods' 6th Talented Youth Concert 2011
Verwood HUB - Saturday the 19th FEBRUARY 2010.
- 2 performances at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
This is an entertainment show, not a competition and there are no
auditions.
If you are 18 years or under, live in Verwood or Three Legged Cross and
would like to take
part,
then contact Angela Daymond, preferably by email on angela_daymond@talktalk.net
or in writing to 24 Aspen Drive, Verwood BH31 6TE. |
To
all residents of Verwood & Three Legged Cross make
sure that you fill in the questionnaire that should have been delivered
to every household during December. Alternatively fill it in online now
at www.verwoodtownplan.org
- which also has further info.- remember that it is up to you to
influance how Verwood and Three Legged Cross develops in the future.
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Children, on Christmas Eve
WHY NOT TRACK SANTA.
For more than 50
years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental
Air Defence Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa.
Track him on his way round the World on the
evening of the 24th December by visiting
http://www.noradsanta.org/ |
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Churches Together
this christmas
in
Verwood and
Three Legged Cross.
Select
here for all December 2010 Services
Card
cover design by Sian Smith of Verwood C of E First School.
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Verwood
Methodist Church
Womens
Fellowship
To celebrate their
82nd anniverary
members met on
Tuesday the 9th March.
They sat down for
lunch at 12:30 followed by
a talk at 2:30 p.m.
and closed with their birthday tea. |
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Lionel
Jeffries Dies in Poole
BRITISH actor, screenwriter and film
director Lionel (Charles) Jeffries, who had life-long links with Dorset,
died on the 19th February 2010 at the age of 83. He was born in Forest
Hill, London, on June 10, 1926, but lived most of his life in Verwood
and Bournemouth (Westbourne). While in Verwood he
lived in a house near the Crossroads and attended Wimborne Grammar
School. In later life he deeply regretted the loss of the old
school buildings in Wimborne and branded their replacement “like
something out of Belsen.” He was awarded the Burma Star for his World
War II service, before training at RADA. For a time he was also
president of the "Verwood Dramatic
Society". He made his screen debut in 1950 appearing in over
70 films, as well as television in his later years (including Inspector
Morse) and famously directed “The Railway Children” in 1970. William
Allison, his great grandfather had a barbers’ shop in Bournemouth
Square which displayed the royal standard as he had cut the hair of King
Edward VII, the Prince of Wales, during a stay at the Royal Bath Hotel.
His grandmother was born in Bournemouth and his mother lived in
Charminster. He married Eileen Mary Walsh in 1951 and had a son and two
daughters. He died in Poole at the age of 83 after a long illness.
The picture shows Lionel
Jeffries with Aubrey Barrow in Verwood Memorial Hall.
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Verwood'
Christmas Extravaganza
On
Saturday the 11th of December 2008
from 05:30 p.m. to 08:00 p.m.
Father Christmas will visit his Grotto on Ferrett Green.
The christmas lights will be switched on, the Training Band will play
& carols
will be sung around the
tree. The Heritage Centre will supply mulled wine or hot coffee
& Mince
Pies plus other stalls and rides for children. |
Special event on Friday the 10th December from
5:30 p.m. till late |
Special Evening ChristmasShopping Event on
Friday the 10th December from 5:30
p.m. till late
(the usual morning Bazaar is cancelled).
A
selection of Crafts, Toys , Wares & Homemade Preserves & Fresh
Organic Produce available. Verwood’s Mayor, will run her
Tombola, plus Hamper Raffle,
mincepies & hot beverages. |
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Sunday
Opening of Verwood Heritage Centre
The Heritage Centre is pleased
to announce that it will now open on
Sunday Afternoons
from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
(including the Coffee Shop) |
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Options
for Verwood and West Moors Housing.
If you were unable to attend the LAG (Local Action Group) meeting held
at the HUB on monday the 8th of November 2010 and wish to know more
then please be aware that there will be an extra meeting on
Monday the 29th of November in The Memorial
Hall at 7 p.m.. |
Meetings etc for further information about the
Verwood Housing plans. |
Options
for Verwood and West Moors Housing.
If you were unable to attend the LAG (Local Action Group) meeting held
at the HUB last monday the 8th of November 2010 and wish to know more
then please be aware that EDCC personel will be available on
Thursday the 11th of Nov. in Verwood HUB
from 2 to 8 p.m. to provide further information.
It is also hoped that there will be an extra meeting on
Monday the 29th of November in The Memorial
Hall. |
The
Verwood Community
Club
17 Moorlands Road
Verwood
Dorset
BH31 7PD
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Club31
-
Verwood Community Club.
The Old British Legion
club complete with all its fixtures and fittings,has now been bought by a Cambridge developer
and ownership transferred. It will be run as a
separate company limited by guarantee so that all profits will be
ploughed back into the club. Mr Giddings stated that until the details
are finally agreed the following are the salient points.
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Club31 has a 25 year lease. |
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It is a separate company
limited by guarantee. |
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As a Community Club it is open to
all. |
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It will be run purely as a Verwood
Community Club. (It is NOT an RBL Club) |
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A Club membership will be required.
(RBL membership no longer applies) |
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Membership is open to ALL those of 18
and over. |
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Opening will be every day from 11
a.m. till at least 11 p.m. |
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Ringwood Brewery / Marstons will be
the main suppliers. |
Please note that most Verwood RBL
Memorabilia and the "Book of Rememberance" has transfered to
the Town Hall which now has its own flagpole.
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On
Saturday the 30th October
Don't forget
VERWOOD
FLAMEBURST
on 'The Fuzzy Bit' off Crane Drive in Verwood.
from 06:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..
Superb annual firework display, with bonfire. special events, live
music and funfair.
~ Proceeds to Verwood charities.
There will be a Fireworks display for Juniors at
07:00 p.m.
with the Main display occuring at 08:45 p.m.. |
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Verwood Rotary Club
present
VERWOOD RUSTIC FAYRE
2010
Potterne Park Verwood
August Bank Holiday Monday from 12 noon - 05:30 p.m.
Fun day for all the family in support of local &
Rotary charities. Classic Vehicles, Stalls,
Refreshments, Craft and a Car Boot Sale. Arena
events. |
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A
Festival of Stories
"THE
STING IN THE TALE" 2010
20th
August to the 30th of August. This
Storytelling Event returnes to East Dorset for the 7th Festival of tall
tales, sizzling stories, audience participation, mystery, fun, suspense
with the occasional Sting in the Tale. Stories in some of East Dorset
and Christchurch's most resplendent, atmospheric settings and unique
locations.
Contact - 01202 639012
or tcooper@eastdorset.gov.uk
or visit http://www.stinginthetale.org.uk
Please
visit the "WHAT'S ON"
page for further details.
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Calling
all past Saturday morning Brownies……..
This
is not only a special year for GirlGuiding as we celebrate our
Centenary, but also marks sixteen years since 3rd Verwood
Brownies was re-opened in July 1994. If you
have been a Saturday morning Brownie during our sixteen years or even
earlier, when the pack was first formed in the 1970’s, we
would love you to join us at our Birthday get together. We
are holding a coffee morning on Saturday 24th July from 10:30
to 12:30 and invite you all to drop in and bring along copies of
photographs to put in our “Memory Book”. So please mark
the date in you diaries, contact your old friends and join us for a trip
down memory lane, all friends and family welcome.
For
further information please contact Brown Owl (aka Mary Selby).
07919
911582 or email maryselby@talktalk.net
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| 11:00 |
Field
& Fairground open |
| 11:45 |
Crowning
ceremony |
| 12:00 |
Procession
Leaves Field |
| 13:00 |
Procession
returns |
| 13:00 |
Events
start - including
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Bournemouth
Carnival Band |
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The
Amazing STUNTWORLD |
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The
Mere Down Falconry Display |
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Punch
and Judy. |
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| 17:00 |
approx;
events close. |
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Bank
Holiday Monday - May 31st
Verwood Carnival 2010
"Fuzzy Bit" Verwood
Route of Procession in 2010
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Verwood
Bowling Club celebrate their
**90th Anniversary** - 1920 to 2010
Verwood Bowling Club invites you to attend
their 2010 no obligation, free of charge, bowls taster sessions to be held on Saturday 8th May, Saturday 15th May, Saturday 22nd May and give us the opportunity to show what the Club has to offer to the complete beginner or the experienced bowler on one of the finest greens in Dorset.
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Mayors
Reception
On Sunday the 6th December 2009, Verwoods Mayor Cllr Mike Dolan and the Town Council welcomed dignitaries
from the local areas with a visit to the Verwood Heathland Heritage
Centre where they enjoyed an illustrated talk on the area given by Pam
Reeks and later enjoyed a reception and meal in the Verwood HUB. |
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Verwood Youth Group.
Ran from 1940 to 1968.
Past members and their partners are shown in Verwood Methodist
Church, during their re-union
on Saturday
26th September 2009 where they
enjoyed a meal and presentation. |
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In
2010 Verwood Celebrates 25 years of twinning with Champtoceaux in
France.
Our friends from Champtoceaux are visiting us from Thursday 13th
May to Sunday 16th . They plan to bring over 70 people this
year, If you are prepared to host, you’ll not only get a reciprocal
stay next time we visit Champtoceaux but you’ll qualify for free
inclusion in our programme for the visit. This includes a visit to a
local National Trust property with lunch included, attractive
“freebies” we are having specially produced, and of course you will
be our guest at the Saturday soiree, with dinner and entertainment.
If
you would like to to be involved -
then why not join the Verwood Twinning Association.
Contact
Terry Bright on +44 (0)1202 822959
or email:  |
Verwood
Country
Market
If Officers
not found then this market
WILL CLOSE
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Weekly on Friday
10.00 - 11.30 in Verwood Memorial Hall.
(except
for breaks during major holidays e.g. Christmas, New
Year and Easter).
The market sells locally produced items
including cakes, jams and honey; seasonal vegetables
and fruit; house and bedding plants in season as
well as cut flowers; household and craft items, baby
clothes, cards etc.
Many markets have closed and so
it's either use it or lose it.
Now Closed |
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Dont Forget
Verwoods' 5th Talented Youth Concert
Verwood HUB - Saturday the 20th March 2010.
- 2 performances at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- tickets £5 children £3 - Contact 01202 828740
- www.thehubverwood.co.uk
A variety show by young people up to age 18 including music, song, dance
and drama.
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British Legion
Club
Verwood
17 Moorlands Road
Verwood
dorset
BH31 7PD
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Verwood
Legion to Close - February 2010.
(Further developments are afoot
watch this space.)
The Royal British Legion has rejected the
viable business plan presented to them by the new committee and intends
to close Verwoods
refurbished Legion club by February 2010.
It is understood that the bulding will be
sold, but to whom and for what purpose is not currently known, it may
even be knocked down, This will mean that Verwood RBL branch will no
longer have a club base and Verwood will suffer the loss of all the
clubs facilities. This follows the lose already, of one Public House and
a Club. While the arrival of the HUB added facilities for the town it
was complementary to and not a replacement to those supplied by the
Legion.
There is a suggestion that Verwood RBL
could become a sub-branch of Ferndown but it is already fairly clear
that this will seriously undermine the RBL ability to function and raise
funds in Verwood as a number of people have already expressed a desire
to resign from the Legion. Is this the beginning of the end of the RBL?
It is also understood that other clubs under threat will also be sold. |
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Perforamnces
Sat 23rd Jan 2010 @ 02:00 p.m.
Sat 23rd Jan 2010 @ 06:30 p.m.
Wed 27th Jan 2010 @ 07:30 p.m.
Thu 28th Jan 2010 @ 07:30 p.m.
Fri 29th Jan 2010 @ 07:30 p.m.
Sat 30th Jan 2010 @ 02:00 p.m.
Sat 30th Jan 2010 @ 06:30 p.m.
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Tickets
now on sale at the HUB for
 Verwood
Pantomime Societies
presentation of.
Ali-Baba
and
the forty thieves
by
David Swan
see the "What's On" page
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Celebrating 100 Years
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May we wish everyone a
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Churches Together
this christmas
in
Verwood and
Three Legged Cross.
(Select
here for all December 2009 Services) |
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British Legion
Club
Verwood
17 Moorlands Road
Verwood
dorset
BH31 7PD
Use
it or Lose it |
Save
Verwood
Royal British Legion Club
Select here for
the November "Update".
Select
here for the November "Bulletin".
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Everyone can join
or visit Verwood RBL |
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Serving
great food and drinks. |
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Showing
SKY sport on large screen TVs. |
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Snooker,
dancing, bingo and other events. |
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Verwood
Jazz has regulat events at the club. |
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Home
to the local RBL Women's Section. |
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Support
for Active Members and the Poppy Appeal. |
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Verwood'
Christmas Extravaganza
THIS
SATURDAY the 12th of December 2009 Father Christmas will visit his Grotto on Ferrett Green.
The christmas lights will be switched on, the Training Band will play and carols
will be sung around the
tree. The Heritage Centre will supply mulled wine or hot coffee and Mince
Pies plus other stalls and rides for the children. |
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Rifleman
Philip Allen
The funeral will take place on Tuesday
the 8th Dec 2009 at 1 p.m. in Wimborne Minster.
The funeral procession will leave his house in Verwood at 12:15 p.m.
The Cortege will then stop by the Memorial Stone in Verwood centre,
before continuing to Wimborne via Blackhill.
(Note that the road will be closed in
Verwood.) |
Verwood Civic Service
Verwood's Mayor hosted a "Civic Service" for local mayors and
and Dorset Dignatories, held at "St
Michael and All Angels" on the
11th October 2009.
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Dorset Dignataries joined Verwoods Mayor
Mike Dolan and residents for a civic service held in St. Michaels and
All Angels church. They included the Deputy Loeutenant Professor Gillian
Slater, Councillor Pauline Reynolds (chairman of EDDC) and mayors from
Bridport, Chickerell, Ferndown, Gillingham, Lyme Regis, Poole, Portland,
Ringwood, Shaftesbury, Swanage, Wareham, Weymouth and Portland, Wimborne
and Yeovil. Chairman from Colehill, St. Leonards * St. Ives, and West
Moors parish councils. |
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Verwood
Area Fiftyplus Forum
This Forum is a new and
emerging independant ACTION forum for people over the age of fifty
living in Verwood and the surrounding villages of Alderholt, Chalbuty
Common, Cranborne, Edmondsham, Horton, Mannington, Three Legged Cross,
Wimborne St; Giles & Woodlands. Select
here for more information. |
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Select here for the "Verwood
Organ & Keyboard Society" page,
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Why not give this website a try, Hidden Dorset is a new way to discover
the side of Dorset that local people and visitors have found for
themselves and want to share.
Hidden Dorset is funded by Leader+
Chalk & Cheese; Arts
Council England; a partnership of Dorset
County Council, and the six
borough/district councils in the county. It is supported in kind by Dorset
Visual Arts. |
| Sunday
the 8th November |
| 09:45
a.m. |
Church
Service will be held in St. Michaels and All Angels Verwood. |
| 10:30
a.m |
Parade
to Ferrett Green. |
| 11:00
a.m |
Service
at the Memorial in front of the Heathland Heritage Centre. |
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Verwood Rotary Club
present
VERWOOD RUSTIC FAYRE
2009
Potterne Park Verwood
August Bank Holiday Monday from 12 noon - 05:30 p.m.
Fun day for all the family in support of local &
Rotary charities. Classic Vehicles, Stalls,
Refreshments, Craft and a Car Boot Sale. Arena
events.
- entry £2.50 - car & driver £6 - U13 Free |
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A
Festival of Stories
"THE
STING IN THE TALE" 2009
21st
August to the 31st of August.
This
Storytelling Event returns this year with many around East Dorset
Contact - 01202 639012
or tcooper@eastdorset.gov.uk
or visit http://www.stinginthetale.org.uk
Please
visit the "WHAT'S ON" or "Noticeboard"
for
full details.
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VERWOOD
MEMORIAL HALL - August 09
The
Committee now have planning permission for a new front porch which will
not only modernise the front of the hall, but with a side opening door
and plenty of south-facing glass, will create a heat barrier, reduce
draughts and improve access for the disabled as the second set of
interior doors will be removed.
Select here for the History
of the Memorial Hall. |
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Dont Forget
Verwood 4th Talented Youth Concert
Verwood HUB - Saturday the 4th July.
- 2 performances at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- tickets £5 children £3 - Contact 01202 828740
- www.thehubverwood.co.uk
A variety show by young people up to age 18 including music, song, dance
and drama.
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VERWOOD
CONCERT
BRASS |
Congratulations
to
who
in September 2008 were placed 2ND
in
the 3rd SECTION OF
THE NATIONAL FINALS
in Harrogate. (Select Logo for more info).
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Bank
Holiday Monday - May 25th
Verwood Carnival
2009
"Fuzzy Bit" Verwood
| 11:00
a.m |
Carnival
Field and Fairground opens |
| 11:45
a.m. |
Crowning
of the Queen and Princesses |
| 12:00
a.m. |
Procession
Leaves Carnival Field |
| 13:00
p.m. |
Procession
returns to Carnival Field |
| 13:15
p.m. |
Bournemouth
Carnival Band |
| 13:45
p.m. |
Solent
Dog Display Team |
| 14:30
p.m. |
Dingle
Fingle - clowning with his car |
| 15:15
p.m. |
Solent
Dog Display Team |
| 16:00
p.m. |
Dingle
Fingle - clowning with his car |
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On Sunday the 23rd of November
2008,
Verwoods Mayor Cllr Lucy Clark and the Town Council welcomed dignitaries
from the local areas with a visit to the Verwood Heathland Heritage
Centre and the Verwood HUB, |
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Visit Darren's blog.
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Verwood.org
congratulates Verwood's Darren Kenny
on his success in the Beijing Paralympics, his award of an
"OBE" and
"Disabled Sports Personality" of 2008.
On
Wednesday the 26th November 2008, Darren Kenny was awarded the Disabled
Sports Personality of the Year and also an "OBE" in the new
year honours list. Verwood's record breaking
paralympic cyclist, who has cerebral palsy after an accident during a
tour race, has, since winning 1 silver and 2 gold medals at the
Paralympics in Athens, gone on to increase his medal count at the
Paralympics in Beijing with 1 Silver and 4 Gold Medals. You've
now missed the event at the Verwood Heritage Centre but you can
select here for photos of the
event. |
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VERWOOD
MEMORIAL HALL
GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION
select
above for celebration information.
Select here for the History
of the Memorial Hall. |
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The
Cultural Olympiad starts now
The four-year Cultural Olympiad
starts on September 26-28 2008, with a range of inspirational
programmes. Arts and heritage groups will be holding cultural
events throughout the country. Please look out for cultural projects in
the Dorset area. These are designed to inspire young people and
encourage community participation. |
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The
Dorset Cross (or St Wite's Cross)
is the new Flag For
Dorset.In
the 2008t vote for a Flag for Dorset "The Dorset Cross"
received 54% of the 3868 valid votes cast. The red and white colours are
derived from the county arms. Its other name of "The St. Wite's
Cross" comes from the name of the saint whose remains lie in the
county.
Visit http://dorsetflag.webs.com/index.htm
for more info.
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Churches Together
this christmas in
Verwood and
Three Legged Cross.
(Select
here for all December 2008 Services) |
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Children, on Christmas Eve
WHY NOT TRACK SANTA.
For more than 50
years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental
Air Defence Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa.
Track him on his way round the World on the
evening of the 24th December by visiting
http://www.noradsanta.org/ |
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Verwood'
Christmas Extravaganza
On
Saturday the 13th of December 2008 Father Christmas will visit his Grotto on Ferrett Green.
The christmas lights will be switched on, the Training Band will play and carols
will be sung around the
tree. The Heritage Centre will supply mulled wine or hot coffee and Mince
Pies plus other stalls and rides for the children. |
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Salvation
Army Toy Appeal.
.
Until Monday the
15th December, The
Salvation Army will
be collecting NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts for children, teenagers and
older people, which will be
distributed in local communities. Gifts may be brought to the Memorial
Hall during Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. or to Mondays toddler group
between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. There will be a Toy Service on Dec 14 where the congregation
will bring their gifts. This may be attended by
anyone. |
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To
Celebrate the reopening of
Canford Bridge in Wimborne
The EDDC and the Wimborne chamber of trade are having an "Eventful
Day" on Sat. the 1st of Nov.
with many events and FREE PARKING. |
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The
University of the Third Age - Verwood
The
Verwood branch of this charitable organisation was
set up in 2007 and now has its own website which gives details of
courses for the retired and semi retired.
NEW COURSES START IN SEPTEMBER. |
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New
finger post on Ferrett Green.
On Monday the 19th of May the "The Twinning
Association" presented a new finger post to Verwood town council.
The sign situated near the new "Spa" shop shows the distance
and direction of Verwood's Twin Towns of Chmptoceaux (246 miles) and
Liederbach near Frankfurt (485 miles).
It was presented by Mr Terry Bright (centre), the chairman of the
Verwood and 3LX Twinning Association to The Town Council represented by
Verwood's incoming Mayor Cllr. Lucy Clark (left) and its outgoing mayor
Cllr. Alec Nicholls (right). |
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On
Friday the 26th September
9:30 to noon
please support
MACMILLAN CANCER.
(Macmillan
Cancer Support Registered Charity Number 261017)
Take part in
The World's
BIGGEST
Coffee Morning at
one of the many venues.
In remembrance of all touched by cancer.
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THE
VERWOOD HUB Bistro or
the |
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Verwood
Heathland Heritage Centre. |
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or
at one of the many others special coffee mornings occuring in the
area. |
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Post
Offices earmarked for closure in East Dorset.
Wimborne Road 550
Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, BH22 9NQ
Holt
Holt Lane, Holt, Wimborne, BH21 7DQ
Longham
130 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Wimborne, BH22 9AW
Stapehill
197 Wimborne Road West, Wimborne, BH21 2DJ.
For
the PO document on all Dorset closures please select the Logo or
go to Area
Plan Proposal [36KB] . If Req. - Download
Adobe reader. |
Verwood
Twinning Association is open to Young and Old and is able to facilitate
twinning visits between other groups and our French and German friends. |
On
Tuesday the 5th of May 2008 the Verwood Twinning Association returned
from a successful visit to our friends in our twin town of Champtoceaux
on the Loire Valley in France.
email |
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Vote for A Flag For
Dorset ?
The
Dorset Cross is one of the final contenders to become the endorsed
flag of Dorset. It is the flag that began the entire process of adopting
a flag for Dorset and voting has now started to choose between the 4
contenders.
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Verwood Rotary Club
present
VERWOOD RUSTIC FAYRE
2008
Fun day for all the family in support of local &
Rotary charities. Classic Vehicles, Stalls,
Refreshments, Craft and a Car Boot Sale. Arena
events.
- entry £2.50 - car & driver £6 - U16 Free |
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A
Festival of Stories
"THE
STING IN THE TALE" 2008
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21st
August - Highcliffe Castle Storytelling Day. |
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23rd
August - The HUB, Verwood. |
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24th
August - The Earthouse, Cranborne. |
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25th
August - Walford Mill Craft Centre |
Please
visit the "WHAT'S ON" page for
full details. |
Quantum Theatre Company
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Shakespeare
at the HUB
A Midsummer Night's Dream
1st
August at 07:00 p.m.
Production to be performed by the Quantum Theatre
Company, in the Hub Garden. (Should the weather be bad, the play will be
staged in the Merryfield Theatre.) Please bring a folding chair or rug
to sit on.
tickets £9; child £6.50; Fam £25 - Contact 01202 889227
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Picnics are welcome but NO glassware please. |
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Verwood
Blood Donor Sessions
see
the 'Blood Donor' page or visit www.blood.co.uk
.
(Next
session is on the 30th of July at Verwood Methodist Church) |
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Verwood
Memorial Hall
ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING
Come along and be involved on Thursday the 10th of
July at 7:30 p.m.
1 - Receive a report on the past year's progress and future plans.
2 - Why not consider becoming a Trustee.
3 - Form a Sub-Committee for the Golden Jubilee Celebrations (9th May
2009)
4 - Socialise after the meeting with refreshments.
contact
Mrs Phyl Hall, Secretary - Verwood Town Hall
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Verwood 3rd Talented Youth Concert
Verwood HUB - Saturday the 21st June. - 2 performances.
If you are under 18, live in the Parish of
Verwood and would like an
opportunity to take part then supply your
name, age, contact details including email with a description of
your item to the Town Council Office. Please mark the envelope
"Talented Youth".
Dance, Music and Drama Groups may also apply.
Sorry - but this list is now closed. Please come to the event . |
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1967
2008
Congratulations to Hillside First
School who celebrate their 40th Birthday this March.
The picture shows the school as it was in 1967.
Please visit the history of
"Verwood Churches and Schools"
for more information. |
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Congratulations to the
Verwood
Heathlands Heritage Centre
who celebrate their 5 Year Aniversary in May 2008,
Go along, have a cup of coffee & visit the
Exhibition. |
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The "BIG CHEESE"
is now available with details all events in East Dorset.
available FREE from Verwood HUB and Verwood Heritage
Centre.
Please
select here to visit the "EDALE" Website
(East Dorset Arts, Leisure & Entertainment.)
for chronological details of all East Dorset events.
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SUPPORT
YOUR HUB
Don't
forget to pick up your FREE copy of the latest HUB programme which
containes
a list of all the exciting events from April to August.
Half
Term FUN
for Children
Details
can be found on the "What's On"
page and on the "Childrens Page"
on this site as well as all the films on the "HUB
Films Page". |
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Bank
Holiday Monday the 26th May 2008
Verwood 2008 Carnival
Fun Fair, stalls, the Solent Dog
Display Team, Live Blues on Stage, The Bournemouth Carnival Band, Dingle
Fingle the stunt clown and Street Procession.
Gates open from 11 A.M. at the Fuzzy Bit, just
off Crane Drive, Verwood.
At 12:00 (noon) the procession will leave on its new shorter route.
Crane Drive, Home Farm Road, right
onto Sation Road, through the centre of the town, right into Vicarage
Road then Manor Road, Church Hill, Dewlands Way, Home Fram Road
and return via Crane Drive to the Fuzzy Bit,
(Contact - Mr. Adrian Read / 01202
826908.)
(The Carnival was unfortunately cancelled in 2008 due to inclement
weather)
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We are sorry to report the sad news of the
death of Ray Sargent early on the morning of Sunday 9th of March 2008 when he
lost his fight with cancer.
Ray was a well known local Actor and Musician who was very active
with EDALE (East Dorset Arts Leisure and Entertaiment).
He last appeared on stage at the "Verwood
Heathland Heritage Centre" and at the "Barrington
theatre" in August 2007 during the "SITT" Festival. Our
condolences to his wife Julia and his daughter Laura
Ray's funeral took place at St Hubert's
Church, Corfe Mullen Tuesday March 25th.
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Verwood Town Council has
been accredited
as a Quality Town Council.
The award was presented by the High Sheriff of
Dorset on the 15th of December during Verwood's
Christmas Extravaganza.
*** Please
visit the Special Page with more pictures *** |
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European Flag of Honour
On Display
Thanks to the
Mayor and the Town Clerk the Flag is on display in
the
Verwood
Heathland Heritage Centre coffee shop.
Why not go and have a look while you have a cup of
coffee.
Note that the flag has now
been returned to the Town Hall.
Verwood & 3LX
- the only municipality in the UK and one of only 18
in Europe to receive the European Flag of Honour in
2007. Select here for a full report with pictures of
the Civic and FLAGFEST celebrations in October
2007. |
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Important Wilts &
Dorset Bus Service Changes in January 2008
Note from the 8th January
2008 there will be changes to the Wilts and Dorset
bus services in East Dorset
serving Ferndown, West Moors, Parley, Verwood, St
Leonards and St Ives.
*** visit the Verwood Bus
page for more information. **** |
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2007 - Verwood'
Christmas Extravaganza Pictures
Father Christmas visited
his Grotto on Ferrett Green on the 15th of December
2007. The Mayor of Verwood with the help of
Cinderella switched on Verwood's lights. The Verwood
Training Band played and carols were sung around the
tree.
There was mulled wine or hot coffee and Mince
Pies in the Heritage Centre plus other food supplied
by Verwood Scouts and the Carnival Committee stalls.
The Recycling Group and the Twinning Committee also
had stalls while there were Steam Train rides and a
roundabout for the children, in addition to their
visit to see Santa in his Grotto.
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The
top picture shows Sarah and Jonathon Criddle
dressed as pixie helpers for Father Christmas.
They are with the chairman of Rotary and the
Mayor and Mayoress who presented them with their
prize. |
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The
bottom picture shows the High Sheriff of Dorset
presenting the Mayor, on behalf of the Town
Council, with their "Quality Town Council
" award |
*** Select here to visit
the picture gallery. *** |
This Saturday the 12th
of Jan.
Stage Tops & DATco Disability Theatre Project
present
Lewis Carroll's
Alice in Wonderland
Why not see it at the HUB
see the 'What's On Page' |
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Verwood
HUB Closed during the Christmas Holidays
from Monday the
24th of December to Wednesday the 2nd of January 2008
inclusive.
"except for those events detailed on the "What's On" page.
It re-opens on Thursday the 3rd of January |
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Children, on
Christmas Eve WHY NOT TRACK SANTA.
For more than 50
years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental
Air Defence Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa.
Track him on his way round the World on the
evening of the 24th December by visiting
http://www.noradsanta.org/ |
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Churches Together in
Verwood and
Three Legged Cross.
(Select
here for all December Services |
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Salvation
Army Toy Appeal.
.
From Friday
23 November until Sunday 16 December, The
Salvation Army will
be collecting gifts for children, teenagers and
older people, which will be
distributed in local communities. Could
you donate a new, unwrapped gift?
NEW unwrapped gifts/toys only may be brought
to
Verwood Methodist
church after the 18th November. |
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