Postal Collections
East Stour: Crossroads & Browns Lane: Mon-Fri 9am & Sat 7am
Gillingham: High Street Mon-Fri 5:15pm and Sat 11:45 am
Station Rd Mon-Fri 5:30pm & Sat 12:00 noon
East Stour Village Newsletter
Contact Tracey Robertson by email on eaststourvillagenews@yahoo.com
Village Defibrillator
East Stour has a defibrillator, situated on the front wall of the Village Hall. It is unlocked and ready for grabbing in an emergency. It has a recorded voice that tells you how to operate it – you cannot make a mistake if you follow the very simple instructions.
Kate Fisher, Assistant Community Responder Officer (Dorset), from South West Dorset Ambulance Service comes along each year to train ANY members of the village in CPR and use of the defibrillator.
Maintenance contact Bluestone Medical – 01747 859205
Village “Phone Box” Library
The Phone Box Library is now open, following its May 2021 refurbishment.
The “phone box” library on Browns Lane, has been running since 2016 and has proved to be a great success. Books are coming and going with a fine selection for all ages always available.
Take any book to borrow and return, or return a different book to keep stock flowing.
Book donations can be left in the phone box or if you need a collection please contact Sarah Miller, Halletts Farm or via TESS.
Local Businesses
Bed and Breakfast
Gable Cottage B&B
The Common – East Stour
Contact on 01747 838491 or 07768 212040
Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Maintenance
Carl ‘The Common’ Electrician
Contact on 01747 838491
Handyman
William on 07776 708 760, email: willcowilliam15@gmail.com
MJD Building Services
Contact Mark Davis on 01747 838591
N Services
No job too small, all work considered. For all your household maintenance. Plastering, painting, decorating, landscaping, gardening, fibreglass, flat roofing. Contact Nigel on 01747 838865 or 07794 135812.
Plastering Services
Contact Paul Bryan on 01747 838160 or 07903 140050
Plumbing and Heating Engineer
Richard Chatfield, 07808 791203. Over 35 years’ experience. Free estimates.
Property Maintenance
ATP Maintenance atpmaintenance.co.uk, 07930 153830
Roofer
Melvyn Ward – free estimates
Contact on 01747 838915 or 07944 678522
S A Bendoraitis
Building Contractor
Contact on 01747 838388
Stonemason
Contact Richard Jones on 01747 838784
Churches
Christ Church
A30, East Stour, SP8 5LP
Contact: Benefice Adminstrator on 01747 838911
Church Warden: Richard Jones on 01747 838784 or email: chembarty@hotmail.com
Vicar: Rev’d Clare Dean on 01747 838171 or email: clare@evzone.co.uk
Delivery Services
Newspaper Deliveries: Little Buddha
Contact on 01747 822753
Food and Cafes
The Udder Farm Shop
Contact Jane Down on 01747 838899
www.theudderfarmshop.co.uk
Milk on tap, Madjeston Milk Station, 24-hour self-service for milk, dairy, groceries &
ice cream. 07772 594268, madjestonmilkstation.co.uk. No deliveries.
Garden Services
Garden machinery servicing and repairs
Michael Cooper on 07795 416554, Gillingham Garden Machinery, info@gillinghamgardenmachinery.co.uk
Garden maintenance: You Grow It, We Mow It
Rich on 07856 288403
Old Chapel Flowers
Contact Sue Carter on 07517 735907
Gifts
Dorset Cottage Gifts
Contact Kate Matthews on 07547 141892 dorsetcottagegifts.co.uk
Hairdressing
Cuts and Colours
Mobile hairdresser
Contact Sarha Coates on 01747 838628 or 07748 976532
East Stour Hairport: Offering a wide selection of hair and beauty treatments
Stacey on 07582 837145
Mobile Hairdresser
Ann Kent on 01747 838646 or 07528 051282
Therapy
Aromatherapy & Massage: Natalie Gilding 07900 998853. www.aahh-online.co.uk
Mobile Therapist & Reiki Master: Victoria Stevens 07536 995 948
Herbal Healing, Julie Wood, 01747 839848
Computer services
Computer help needed? Stan’s your man! 01747 838491 or sjuliussadler@gmail.com
Website Design, Build & Maintenance: Alex Walker, 07930 153830, alex@abovetheparapet.co.uk
Other services
Antique and Quality Furniture Restoration: Jake Radford, village workshop, 07802 823123, jake@gibsonandradford.co.uk
Designer Travel: Vix Aguilera, Professional Travel Expert, 07770 497879 https://designertravel.co.uk/vixaguilera
Music Services: Lauren White clarinet & saxophone teacher. Also repairs both these instruments & flutes. Website: www.laurenwhitemusic.com
Phone Number: 07730494531 Email: laurenejmusic@gmail.com
Sewing alterations undertaken: Heather Howe, 01747 685495, heather.howe@solarfish.com
Health and Well-being
MONDAY
Yoga with Natalie Gilding, 07900 998853. Mondays 7.30pm to 8.45pm. Suitable for all abilities, including beginners.
TUESDAY
Smooth Movers with Clare Davis, Tuesdays from 10.30am to 11.30am.
A low impact fitness class to music to work the whole body, followed by tea/coffee.
For more details contact clarelou9@gmail.com or 07917 686460.
Strong Nation (HIIT) Tuesday (except 1st Tues) 6pm to 7pm contact Jean 07719 324148
or jeanhannam@aol.com.
Zumba Tuesday (except 1st Tues) 7:10pm to 8pm contact Jean 07719 324148.
WEDNESDAY
Box Fit Wednesday 9am to 9:55am contact 07824 164 116.
Walking Football 2pm to 4pm (most Wednesdays)
Martial Arts Wednesday 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Badminton Wednesday evening 7.30pm to 9pm. Contact Rod Dowding, 01747 838351.
THURSDAY
Tai Chi Qigong Thursdays from 10:30am, the class is currently full, with a number of people on the waiting list. Please contact Julie McDougal 07973 758106.
Zumba Toning Thursday 6pm to 7pm contact Jean 07719 324148.
Assassin – Combat and conditioning Thursday from 7:10pm contact Jean 07719 324148.
FRIDAY
Mat Pilates with Andrea Bird, Fridays at 11am to 12 noon. Mixed ability, all welcome to this friendly class. (Numbers are limited so booking is advisable). For more details call Andrea on 07974 997181 or 01747838566 or email andrea@pilatesforyou.org
Fitness Friday evening 7pm to 9pm.
Carer
Private carer, DBS checked & fully insured
Contact Sarha Coates on 01747 838628 or 07748 976532
Motoring
East Stour Motors Vehicle repair shop, MOT, used car sales
Contact on 01747 838745
Other Regular Activities
Bingo: First Tuesday in the month, eyes down at 7.30 pm
East Stour Bridge Club Meets every Tuesday in the Village Hall at 1.30
for an afternoon of friendly and sociable Bridge. If you would like to find out more,
ring Andy Bright on 01747 898278. You are welcome to give it a try and see if it suits you.
First Class Coffee in East Stour Village Hall every Wednesday morning 10am to 12 noon
Duncliffe Garden Club: Last Wednesday of the month, meetings start at 2.30 pm. For further details please contact Helen Burt on 01747 823909
Knit & Natter: 3rd Monday of the month, 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Stamp Club: Second Tuesday of every month, from September to May inclusive, 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm. Contact Jeremy Cusden on 01747 825246
Table Tennis: League matches held during the Blackmore Vale League season on Thursday 7 pm to 9 pm. Contact Russell Haddon on 07785 592852
Fast Feet Football: for children takes place on Saturday mornings.
Contact Neil Coates on 07971 958486
Rugby Tots: for children aged 3.5-5 years Sunday 9am – 12 noon.
Contact 0345 313 0122
Public Houses / Inns
The Crown Inn
Knapp Corner
Contact Sam & Lou on 01747 838866
The Kings Arms
East Stour Common
Contact Ciaran Holmes on 01747 838325
www.kingsarmseaststour.com
Schools and Pre-schools
Stower Provost Community School
Contact on 01747 838370
www.stowerprovost.dorset.sch.uk
Stower Vale Pre-School and Baby and Toddler Group
Contact on 01747 839942
www.stowervalepreschool.co.uk
Gillingham School
Contact on 01747 822222
www.gillingham.dorset.sch.uk
The East Stour Society (TESS)
The East Stour Society – for more information about TESS see The East Stour Society.
Miscellaneous Services
Metal Detectorists
Contact John and Verena Harper on 01747 838650
Post Office, Gillingham
Contact on 01747 822626
Wessex Marquees
Contact Nigel Ferguson on 01747 812709
Community Contacts
These are contacts available to residents of East Stour:
Playing Fields, Footpaths, Rights of Way & Trees: any concerns or applications should be directed to the Parish Clerk.
Highways: Any highways issues should be directed to the Parish Clerk or directly to the Dorset Council’s Roads; highways and maintenance.
Dog Warden: Dorset Council 01258 454111 or 01305 221000
POPP (Partnership for Older People Project)
Our local POPP Wayfinder is Annette Leat who can be contacted on 07930 147081 or via email on annette.leat@helpandcare.org.uk.
Local Police – Community Officer for Safer Neighbourhood Team
Our community officers are Nicky Fear and Rowan Birch who can be contacted via email on gillinghamruralsnt@dorset.pnn.police.uk.
Normal Police contact numbers apply:
Local Bus Services
Damory Coaches
Contact on 01258 452545
Shaftesbury & District
Contact on 01747 854359
Car Schemes
Gillingham Area Car Link – Car Scheme for Older People
Lifts to hospital, etc. for residents with postcode SP8
Contact 07599 311443 or visit https://gillinghamcarlink.org.uk
North Dorset Community Accessible Transport (NORDCAT) provides a door-to-door demand responsive service enabling access to shopping, visiting friends, medical appointments and much more. Booking information: contact Helen Reed or Jennifer Nottley Email: admin@nordcat.org.uk Phone: 01258 473154
Age Concern Country Car Scheme, Dorset
Suggested donation 50p per mile. Contact Wendy Catley on 01258 473439
Travel information
For information about roads, bus travel and car park costs across Dorset visit the Dorset Council website: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
Bus Timetables are available online www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/travel