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Horse Riders Beware

logo_bhs_blacklogoNot the happiest first entry of the New Year:

“a rider parked at Okeford Hill. When they returned to their trailer, they were unaware that whilst out riding, someone had put broken glass in with the shavings, in the trailer. The resulting injuries are too horrific to detail. The horse after stepping on the glass, reacted as you would expect but given the confines of a trailer, injured itself extensively. It is luck that the owner was not also seriously harmed. Please be aware and check your trailers before loading your horse, if it has been unattended. The police have been notified. “

Stourpaine 2013 Village Fete

Stourpaine Village Fete

Press release contact: Derek Gardiner, 1 Hod Drive Stourpaine Dorset DT11 8TJ T: 01258 488 455

Stourpaine 2013 Village  Fête
Sunday, 30th June 2013
Noon until 4 p.m.

It may seem early days to let readers know that the Stourpaine Village Fête will be held in the village at the end of June this year.  Hopefully the awful weather we have been having will be a distant memory and that visitors to the fête will be able to enjoy a great summer’s afternoon of entertainment.  Apart from the more traditional stalls offering books, bric a brac, cakes, bakes and local produce for sale, a number of events are being organised for all to enjoy.  Mr Mark Farwell will be bringing his two magnificent steam engines to the fête – a miniature version of the Great Dorset Steam Fair.

 Also plans are in hand to welcome back to Stourpaine, the Shooting Stars Theatre Company who staged their own version of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” last year at the White Horse pub.  This year they plan to stage their stage version of “The Wind in the Willows” at the fête.  Other forms of entertainment will include a ferret racing, an impromptu dog show, a collection of vintage cars, tug of war and lots of entertainment for children.

With the Trailway now open between Blandford and Sturminster Newton, people will be able to stop for refreshments at the Stourpaine Village Fête.

Please put a note in your diary to come to the summer fête and help us make this fête a great success!

Coastal Communities Fund

Julie Wigg Community Resource Worker DT11 Forum Community Partnership 5 Nightingale Court, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 7ED Tel: 01258 489998 julie@dt11forum.org.uk Office days: Tues, Wed, Thurs

Coastal Communities Fund – New Applications Invited from England

The Coastal Communities Fund (CCF) is supporting the development of coastal areas, promoting sustainable economic growth and jobs, so that people are better able to respond to changing economic needs and opportunities.

The Government has committed £27.8 million to support the CCF in 2013-14 with money generated by the Crown Estate’s marine assets. The Fund is UK-wide; however, different levels of funding have been allocated to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on the basis of revenue generated.

£21.7 million funding is available in England for 2013-14 and applications for new projects are being invited from today. Individual funding awards of over £50,000 are available for projects lasting up to two years.

The funds can be used to support both capital and revenue projects and communities will be encouraged to match funds with other pots of money.

Examples of activities that may be eligible for funding include:

  • supporting skills and training initiatives to improve job prospects;
  • maintaining and developing specialised tourist infrastructure;
  • managing and adapting to flood and coastal erosion risk;
  • supporting social enterprises to bring new economic opportunities and jobs;
  • offering apprenticeships to school leavers;
  • creating new workspaces to support and grow local economies;
  • boosting local approaches to promoting enterprise and economic regeneration; and
  • supporting sustainable transport improvements.

Innovative bids will be welcomed from businesses, social enterprises, local enterprise partnerships, charities, voluntary groups and local authorities supporting economic development within the community.

Applicants with projects proposed for England are required to submit a stage one application by 13 May 2013.

Stourpaine Fête – Planning Meeting


SSFTitle: Stourpaine Fête – Planning Meeting – 21 January 2013
Location: The White Horse
Description: To plan for the STOURPAINE 2013 SUMMER FETE
on Sunday, 30th June

PLANNERS NEEDED!

Everyone welcome; Please bring new ideas; Offer to help to make it a great success
Please come to The White Horse at 7 p.m., Monday, 21st January to discuss what you can do to help plan the Fête.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 21 January 2013