Shipton Gorge Parish Council

Friday 5 March - Home Guard Bash at 7.00 p.m. in the Village Hall. Based on well known TV comedy series with supper. Contact Sally Parker on 01308 897168.
Wednesday 17 March - Artsreach presents "My Darling Clemmie" at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall. The remarkable, moving and highly entertaining story of Clementine Churchill. Tickets from Doris Benselin on 01308 897562.
Thursday 18 March - Trip to Yeovil Operatic Society production of "Mame" if sufficient interest. Contact John Kent on 01308 897574 or sign up on the list in the New Inn.
Wednesday 14 April - Bingo. Eyes down at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall. Good fun, good prizes and only £5.00 on the door. For further information contact Sally Parker on 01308 897168.
Friday 7 May - Stomping Dave Allen at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall. An evening of musical entertainment with local musician Dave Allen. Tickets £5.00 each. Cabaret style - bring your own drinks. Booking essential via Linda Stockwell on 01308 898656.
Thursday 20 May - Coach to Kingston Lacey and Japanese Garden.
Saturday 29 May - Garden Party.
Saturday 12 June - Open Garden and Cream Tea from 2.30 p.m. at the home of Mr & Mrs Robert Langran, Church View, Brook Street in aid of St Martin's Church.
Sunday 13 June - Village Foot Treasure Hunt. It was necessary to defer this event, which will be re-arranged at a future date.
Saturday 26 June - St Martin's Church Fete 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Village Hall and surrounds. There will be a Feast of Flowers contributed by villagers in the Church and the tower will be open.
Saturday 24 July - Picnic in the Park. Playing Field gates open at 1.00 pm. Just bring yourselves and a picnic and enjoy a sociable afternoon with children's entertainment and music from One Night Stand.
Saturday 31 July - Fruit and Vegetable Show in the Village Hall.  Doors open for entries at 8.45 a.m. with judging from 11.00 a.m. Hall will re-open for Prize Giving and tea at 2.30 p.m. Further details from Sally Parker on 01308 897168.
Saturday 21 August - Village Society Summer Fete in and around the Village Hall.  Doors open at 2.00 p.m. with the usual mix of stalls, games and events.  All offers of help would be gratefully received - please contact Sally Parker on 01308 897168.
Saturday 4 September - Village Walk.
Saturday 2 October - One Night Stand.
Sunday 3 October - Harvest Festival Service 11.00 a.m. in St Martin's Church.
Monday 4 October - Harvest Supper 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Wednesday 6 October - Bingo.
Monday 11 October - Salisbury City a.m., Races (free entry) p.m.
Saturday 6 November - Stew and Dumpling Quiz.
Remembrance Sunday 14 November - Service of Quiet Contemplation and Reflection 9.30 a.m. in St Martin's Church.
Thursday 2 December - Christmas Shopping Trip.
Wednesday 8 December - Casterbridge Choir Carol Concert.
Sunday 19 December - St Martins Church Carol Service 6.30 p.m. followed by refreshments in the Village Hall.