Upcoming Events

  • Fri
    07
    Feb
    2025

    SPITZ & CO

    19:30East Stour Village Hall

    Artsreach presents

    Spitz & Co - Elvis in Blue Hawaii
    Fri 7 Feb, 7:30pm. East Stour Village Hall. 07534 006951. £12.50, £6 u18s, £35 fam
    Expect the usual mayhem and lots of audience interaction, plus all your favourite Elvis songs in this hit comedy show from the award-winning comedy theatre company Spitz & Co, who have built a reputation for creating funny, original and playful shows, including Gloriator, Gloria in The Mist and Les Gloriablès!

    "The funniest and silliest thing I’ve ever seen – pure joy" Stagetalk Magazine

    Award-winning Elvis impersonator Joe Reeve (Best Sideburns, GlosVegas 2014) stars in his version of the classic Elvis film Blue Hawaii, whilst his long-time tour manager, Josephine Cunningham, is there to keep the show on the road - next stop, Vegas! Dig out your favourite Hawaiian shirt and escape to Paradise in this raucous musical comedy, guaranteed to leave you all shook up! Touring Dorset with Artsreach, the county’s rural arts charity. Recommended 8+

    www.artsreach.co.uk

     

Moviola

Moviola LogoDuring the Autumn and Winter months (October to March) a monthly “Moviola” is organised to show a variety of films in the Village Hall. Details of upcoming Moviola dates and showtimes can be seen below and on posters in surrounding areas and on the Village Noticeboards.

A bar is available on the evening, opening at 6:30pm before each film offering drinks beforehand and during the intermission.  Seating in the hall is available from 7pm (for health and safety reasons) and films begin showing at 7.30 pm. Tickets for the evening cost £6.50 [cash payment on the night] and please book via: 

More information is available by emailing tessmoviola@hotmail.com.

Upcoming films (Autumn through Winter)

  • Fri
    31
    Jan
    2025

    THELMA

    19:30East Stour Village Hall
    Starring June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree
    Genre: Action/Comedy
    Runtime: 1hr 38mins
    Cert: PG
  • Fri
    28
    Feb
    2025

    THE CRITIC

    19:30East Stour Village Hall

    Academy Award Nominee Sir Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings, The Good Liar) stars as a powerful London theatre critic who lures a struggling actress into a blackmail scheme with deadly consequences. A suspenseful thriller co-starring Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace), Mark Strong (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) and Lesley Manville (Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris).

    Genre: Crime/Mystery/Drama
    Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins
    Cert: 15

  • Fri
    04
    Apr
    2025

    PADDINGTON IN PERU

    19:30East Stour Village Hall

    Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

    Starring Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Ben Whishaw
    Genre: Adventure/Comedy
    Runtime: 1hr 46mins
    Cert: PG

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Regular Club Activities

There are many clubs and societies in the village. Listed below are details of running times and main contacts.

Why not join a club or come along to some of these village activities and enjoy your involvement in our village community!

Regular Activities in the Village Hall

  • Bridge Club
    • Tuesdays 1:45pm – 5pm
    • New members are welcome – a basic knowledge of bridge needed
    • Contact Andy Bright on 01747 838453
  • First Class Coffee
    • Wednesdays 10:00am – 12:00noon (to coincide with the Post Office opening times)
    • Contact Ann Morphew on 01747 838472
  • Post Office
    • Wednesdays 10:00am – 12noon (unless otherwise notified)
    • Full range of banking and Post Office services
  • Duncliffe Garden Club
    • Last Wednesday of every month 2:30pm
    • Contact Helen Burt on 01747 823909
  • Stamp Club
    • 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm on the second Wednesday of every month from September to May (inclusive)
    • Contact Jeremy Cusden on 01747 828246

Fitness Activities

  • Badminton
    • Wednesdays 7:30 – 9:00pm
    • Contact Rod Dowding on 01747 838351
  • Mat Pilates with Andrea
    • Fridays 11:00 – 12:00noon
      • Mixed ability, all welcome. Classes generally run term time and numbers are limited so booking is advisable (other venues available)
    • Contact Andrea andrea.bird3@btinternet.com
  • East Stour Fitness Group (followed by coffee and chat)
    • Tuesdays 10:30am – 11:30am
    • Contact Helen Gilchrist on 07745 413194
  • Tai Chi with Julie
    • Thursdays 11:00 – 12:00noon
      • Gentle, meditative exercise suitable for ALL abilities (can be seated). Improves balance, strength, flexibility and breathing.  Class also available in Buckhorn Weston.
    • Contact Julie juliemcdougal@btinternet.com
  • Yoga with Natalie
    • Mondays 7:30pm – 8:45pm
      • Suitable for all abilities, including beginners
    • Contact Natalie Gilding on 07900 998853
  • Table Tennis Club
    • Thursdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm and matches in Blackmore Vale League in season
    • Contact Russell Haddon on 07785 592852

Activities on the Playing Field

  • Fast Feet Football for children
    • Saturdays 10.00am – 11.00am followed by refreshments
    • Also Wednesdays in the school holidays, as advertised
    • Contact Neil Coates on 07971 958486
  • Play Equipment

There is a great range of play equipment for children of all ages, as well as picnic benches and other seating around the field.

Please note that dogs are not allowed ANYWHERE on the Playing Field.