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Every Wednesday Evening at 7pm - Rehearsals

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The Halsey Community Choir
rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 7pm- 8.30pm
 at The White Hart, Bishops Caundle, apart from the second Wednesday of the month where we meet at The Rose and Crown, Longburton.


~ ALL WELCOME ~
Find us on Facebook - Halsey Community Choir
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Dates in 2017

Friday 5th May - Holwell Village Hall - Blackmore Vale WI meeting - 8.30pm

Saturday 27th May - Christening at Pulham Church - 12.oo noon


Thursday 1st June - Wedding in Sherborne Abbey


- Past Events & Performances -

Saturday 16th July 2016 – #Caundlefest – Bishops Caundle

The Halsey Community Choir will be singing for #caundlefest
at The White Hart, Bishops Caundle DT9 5ND 4pm

Saturday 27th August 2016 – Holwell Church Fete

Traditional fete to raise funds for the village church
in the grounds of Buckshaw House in Holwell
2pm - 4.30pm
Cream teas by Holwell WI
Many stalls, activities and traditional games
Monday 29th August 2016 – Buckland Newton Fete
Traditional village fete in Buckland Newton, Parish Fields, Buckland Newton, 1pm - 4.30pm
The choir will be singing at 2.15pm
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​Sunday 25th September 2016 – Holnest County Fayre
Choir will be singing at 12pm
Rylands Farm, Boyshill Drove, Holnest, DT9 5PS

                 

Thursday 1st December 2016 - Stalbridge WI 7.30pm

The Halsey Community Choir will be singing at Stalbridge Village Hall
for the Stalbridge WI Christmas meeting 7.30pm
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​Saturday 3rd December 2016


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The choir are singing at Caundlefest - The White Hart, Bishops Caundle


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Monday 12th December 2016 - Yeovil Golf Club - 9pm
The choir are singing at Yeovil Golf Club - this is a closed performance.

Sunday 18th December 2016 - Morris and Mince Pies

Festive Carols & Music with The Halsey Community Choir & Wessex Morris Men
http://www.wessexmorrismen.co.uk
The Halsey Arms, Pulham, Dorset
Friday 5th May 2017 - Blackmore Vale WI Meeting - Holwell Village Hall
The Choir will be singing at 8.30pm
Saturday 25th June 2016 – Pulham Village Fete
​The Halsey Community Choir will be singing at the opening of Pulham Village Fete at 2.30pm, a Traditional Village Fete with Comic Dog Show - Children's Dancing & Races - Auction - Raffle - Woodland Rides @ The Old Rectory, Pulham, £1 entrance, children free, includes lucky numbered programme
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​Saturday 18th June 2016 – Wedding – Pulham Church - 1pm to 3pm
The Halsey Community Choir singing at a Wedding Service held at St Thomas a Beckett Church, Pulham, Dorset, DT2 7EA

Thursday 10th March 2016 – Alweston WI  - 8.30pm

The Halsey Community Choir singing at The Blackmore Vale Group of WIs annual group meeting hosted by Alweston WI
Meeting starts 7.15pm
7.30pm Speaker Mr Tony Horrocks of Horrocks & Webb Jewelers in Blandford
Choir to sing after 8.30pm

Wednesday 17th February 2016 - Choir Social

Choir social outing to see "Carousel" by Piddle Valley Players - Tickets £10 incl. refreshments

Monday 21st December 2015 - Carols at The Rose & Crown Longburton 7pm

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Join us on the shortest day of the year to celebrate the returning of the light.

Christmas Carols with The Halsey Community Choir at The Rose & Crown in Longburton
on Monday 21st December - Winter Solstice

Complimentary mulled wine, spiced apple juice and festive nibbles for all!
Doors 7pm, music from 7.30pm

Festive Violin & Guitar music for the remaindeer of the evening


The Rose and Crown, Longburton, Near Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5PD
Tel: 01963 210 202
Email: roseandcrown.longburton@gmail.com

www.roseandcrownlongburton.com

Sunday 20th December 2015 – Morris and Mince Pies at The Halsey 7pm

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Join The Halsey Community Choir & Wessex Morris Men Singing Carols
at The Halsey Arms, Pulham, Dorset DT2 7DZ

6.30pm at the church & 7pm at The pub

Friday 18th December 2015 – Carols at The White Hart - 6pm

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Join The Halsey Community Choir Singing Carols
at The White Hart, Bishops Caundle DT9 5ND


Facebook Event

Saturday 12th December - Thyme After Time Christmas Evening - 6.30pm

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A Christmas evening with meal and Carols *TICKETS SOLD OUT*
"on the evening of Saturday 12th December, we have the 'Halsey Arms Community Choir' coming along to greet all our guests with some festive carols and songs, after which you will be able to sit down to a proper Christmas dinner 'Thyme after time' style and selection of puddings"

[Choir meet at 6.15pm to warm up]
Thyme After Time : Spire Hill Farm, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2SG

facebook.com/ThymeAfterTimeCafeandcatering


Wednesday 9th December 2015 - Carols at VMCC Club Night - 7.30pm

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The Halsey Community Choir singing Carols for the VMCC Car & Bike Meet Club Night
on Wednesday 9th December at 7.30pm

at The Halsey Arms, Pulham, Dorset DT2 7DZ

Saturday 5th December 2015 – Carols at Honeybuns Bee Shack - 2pm

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Christmas Festivities & Carols
with members of the Halsey Community Choir at 2pm 


Please note Honeybuns will only be serving snacks 11am-2pm.
Cakes and drinks available all day.
They are not able to take table reservations for this day.

Honeybuns, Naish Farm, Stony Lane, Holwell DT9 5LJ
(choir meet 1.30pm)

Friday 6th November 2015 -  Holwell Music Night 7pm to 11pm

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The Halsey Community Choir will be singing
at the regular Holwell Music Night

Holwell Village Hall, Dorset DT9 5LL

Refreshments, bar & snacks available
(Choir meet 7pm, sing 8pm)

Sunday 1st November - Tea & Talent @ Buckland Newton Village Hall 2.30pm

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: Social : The Piddle Valley Players – is having a Tea party with Talent!
Sunday 1st November 2.30 to 4.30pm at Buckland Newton Village Hall

Please support this fundraising afternoon and enjoy Afternoon Tea and Cake
whilst being entertained by Players – musical and otherwise!

The Piddle Valley Players is a community drama and musical theatre group, drawing members largely from Piddletrenthide, Piddlehinton, Cerne Abbas, Alton Pancras and Buckland Newton

Sunday 4th October 2015 - Pulham Harvest Festival

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11am at Pulham Church
Food 12.15 at Pulham Village Hall
Choir singing at roughly 12.30

"we have been asked to prepare two to three songs to sing between the main meal and dessert,
so we will be doing Gentle Avon, Shenandoah and Edelweiss. H xx"

Sunday 20th September 2015 –  Holnest Country Fayre

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Holnest Country Fayre is on 19th & 20th from 10am to 5pm

The Halsey Community Choir will be singing

12noon to 12.30pm on Sunday 20th

Rylands Farm, Boyshill Drove, Holnest, DT9 5PS   


(Choir meet at 11.15 for warm up)

Saturday 15th August 2015 –#caundlefest at Bishops Caundle - 2pm to 4pm

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The Halsey Community Choir will be singing
at The White Hart, Bishops Caundle DT9 5ND
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(Choir meet at 1.30pm for warm up (TBC)

Saturday 25th July 2015 - Party in Blue & Pink - 7pm to 10pm

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The Halsey Community Choir will be hosting this fundraising event
in aid of Cancer UK
at The Halsey Arms, Pulham, Dorset DT2 7DZ

(Choir members arrive by 6pm for warm up and set up of the room)

Thursday 19th March 2015 - Courtyard Cafe Music Night 7pm

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Music Night @ The Courtyard, Market Street, Yeovil BA20 1HZ
(look for white railings near The Pall Tavern)

Choir Singing at around 8pm
We will be singing Edelweiss, plus other songs depending on who can make it

Live Music, Hot Food & Bar.
£2 entry - Performers Free

Wednesday 18th March 2015 - Charity Quiz Night 7.30pm

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Quiz Night at The Gaggle of Geese, Buckland Newton
Choir Social & a little sing at half time (so bring your folders)
Tables of 4, £3 per head
Prizes & half time chips

Proceeds to The Hub - Yeovil Community Support Charity
(They run The Courtyard Cafe where Holly our ChoirMaster works as manager)
*There will be no rehearsal this evening*

Saturday 10th January 2015 - Wedding at Bishops Caundle Church 1pm

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Halsey Community Choir singing at a Wedding in Bishops Caundle Church 1pm

Sunday 21st December 2014 - Morris & Mince Pies

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Join The Halsey Community Choir & The Wessex Morris Men
for festive singing at The Halsey Arms in Pulham, Dorset
DT2 7DZ

6.30pm Church Service in Pulham Church
7.30pm at The Halsey Arms

Christmas Eve 24th December 2014 - Carols @ The Courtyard 3pm-5pm

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Christmas Carols 3pm - 5pm

The Courtyard, Market Street, Yeovil BA20 1HZ

(look for white railings near The Pall Tavern)

Friday 19th December 2014 - Carols at The White Hart, Bishops Caundle 6pm

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Carols at The White Hart, Bishops Caundle
meet at 6pm at the pub and go to 7pm - 7.30 at the latest

The Halsey Arms choir will be leading us in carolling at The White Hart Inn.
Come along to sing and enjoy our homemade mince pies and mulled wine.
Proceeds in aid of Dorset Dog Rescue
Dogs and children are welcome!!

Facebook event

Saturday 13th December - Sherborne Rotary Club Fundraising Event 10am-3pm

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Saturday 13th December - Sherborne Rotary Club & BearCat Collective
Fundraising for local charities between
Oliver's Coffee House & Waitrose in Sherborne
in the pedestrianised courtyard off Cheap Street
with entertainment coordinated by BearCat Collective 10am-3pm

Paul Openshaw
Keith Ovenden & Friends
Alex Bett Classical Guitar
Acoustic Rooster
David McKenzie
Chris Burr
The Halsey Community Choir (2.30pm)

Saturday 6th December 2014 - Honeybuns Bee Shack Open Day

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The Bee Shack is Honeybuns own little gluten-free and vegetarian cafe. It is very rustic and used to be a chicken hut. It's surrounded by our nature reserve with far reaching views over stunning Dorset countryside.
All monies taken at the Bee Shack are ploughed back in to thier BeeGreen Projects.
Opening times : 11am - 4pm on the first Saturday of every month (April to December)
Honeybuns, Naish Farm, Stony Lane, Holwell DT9 5LJ Phone number : 01963 23643

6 December - "Christmas festivities include complimentary mulled wine and nibbles, carols with members of the Halsey Community Choir at 2pm around the tree and a small selection of vintage and craft stalls. Stock up on Christmas gifts and treats. Please note we will only be serving snacks until 2pm. Cakes and drinks available all day. We are not able to take table reservations for this day."

Friday 3rd October 2014 - Pulham Harvest Supper - 7.30pm

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Pulham Harvest Supper

6.30pm Church Service
7.30pm Supper in Pulham Village Hall

Sat 27th & Sun 28th of September 2014 - Holnest Country Fair

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Holnest Country Fayre 2014
Sat 27th & Sun 28th September
10am - 5pm @ Rylands Farm, Holnest DT9 5PS
In aid of Future Roots
Facebook Event for 27th & 28th Sept

The Holnest Country Fayre is held at Rylands Farm in the village of Holnest, 4 miles south of Sherborne. Rylands Farm is a family-friendly site that can be easily reached from the A352.

The Halsey Community Choir will be singing at 2.30pm-3pm on the Saturday

Like last year, the event will raise money for Future Roots, including our project for older members of the farming community, The Countrymen’s Club.

To exhibit or for a stall (only £10!) please click to fill in the booking form.

Rylands Farm: 01963 210703

Saturday 30th August 2014 - Holwell Village Fete - 2pm

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Traditional fete to raise funds for the village church
in the grounds of Buckshaw House in Holwell
1pm - 4.30pm

The Halsey Community Choir will be singing during the afternoon activities

Cream teas by Holwell WI
Many stalls, activities and traditional games

Saturday 9th August 2014 - One World Festival in Dorchester - 11am

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DORSET ONE WORLD FESTIVAL
Saturday 9th August 2014 - 11-5pm - FREE
Borough Gardens, Dorchester
World Music, activities & cuisine for all to enjoy...

The Choir will sing between 3pm-3.45pm for 20mins,
either on the bandstand or under a tree, whatever is best on the day given the weather!


The One World Festival celebrates the diversity of cultures in Dorset through World food, music and cultural activities... music, dance or song or form a team to take part in some of the organised fun sessions of Kabaddi (see You Tube!) and Tug of war


https://www.facebook.com/dorsetoneworld

for more info email: dorsetoneworld@gmail.com


Saturday 5th July 2014 - 'Party in Pink' Concert - 7.30pm

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PARTY IN PINK : Fundraising Concert

An evening of entertainment raising money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer

Featuring The Halsey Community Choir and friends, plus Buckland Newton Youth Club
Saturday 5th July – 7.30pm
Food available at interval – please contact the pub for details

Tickets £5 adults £2.50 children
Available from The Halsey Arms or Buckland Newton Village Shop  _

Facebook Event

In the Function Room of The Halsey Arms
 
Pulham, Dorset DT2 7DZ : 01258 817 344

Saturday 28th June 2014 - Pulham Village Fete - 2.30pm

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The Halsey Community Choir will be singing at the opening of Pulham Village Fete
on Saturday 28th June at 2.30pm

A Traditional Village Fete
Comic Dog Show - Children's Dancing & Races - Auction - Raffle - Woodland Rides


The Old Rectory, Pulham

£1 entrance, children free, includes lucky numbered programme


Wednesday 11th June 2014 - Video for Choir Competition - 7pm

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Wednesday June 11th 7pm
Video recording of 'Lean on Me' as our entry to Orchestival
At The Halsey Arms Function Room, Pulham

(Closing date for entries is 27th June 2014)

http://www.orchestival.com/choir-competition

19th & 20th July @ Bath & West Showground, Somerset



Sunday 22nd December 2013 - Morris & Mince Pies 8pm

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Festive Carols & Music 
with The Halsey Community Choir & Wessex Morris Men

http://www.wessexmorrismen.co.uk

The Halsey Arms, Pulham, Dorset

Sunday 22nd December 2013 @ 8pm

Sunday 22nd December 2013 - Pulham Carol Service 6.30pm

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The Halsey Community Choir will be performing at Pulham Carol Service 6.30pm

Saturday 7th December 2013 - Honeybuns Bee Shack Cafe 2pm

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The Bee Shack is Honeybuns own little gluten-free and vegetarian cafe. It is very rustic and used to be a chicken hut. It's surrounded by our nature reserve with far reaching views over stunning Dorset countryside.
All monies taken at the Bee Shack are ploughed back in to thier BeeGreen Projects.
Opening times : 11am - 4pm on the first Saturday of every month (April to December)
Honeybuns, Naish Farm, Stony Lane, Holwell DT9 5LJ Phone number : 01963 23643

7 December - "Christmas festivities include complimentary mulled wine and nibbles, carols with members of the Halsey Community Choir at 2pm around the tree and a small selection of vintage and craft stalls. Stock up on Christmas gifts and treats. Please note we will only be serving snacks until 2pm. Cakes and drinks available all day. We are not able to take table reservations for this day."

Friday 6th December 2013 - Festive Singing at Holwell WI 2pm

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Holwell WI Meeting 2pm Friday 6th December

Holwell Village Hall in Dorset

Carol Singing with the Halsey Community Choir & Mince Pies


- ALL WELCOME -

Buckland Newton Pink & Blue Birthday Party - Saturday 26th October 2013

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The Halsey Community Choir will be performing at 7pm 
at this fundraising evening for breast and prostate cancer
in Buckland Newton Village Hall

Pulham Village Harvest Celebration - Friday 4th October 2013

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6.30pm service in the Church
7.30pm supper in the Village Hall

Everyone welcome to both or either

The Halsey Community Choir will be singing at 8pm in the Village Hall

There will also be a fun charity auction of produce

Family Fun Day in Wincanton for Peace Day - Sunday 22nd September 2013

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Family Fun Day from 12 noon : The Halsey Community Choir will be performing at 3pm

Join in the BearCat fun with Face Painting, Acoustic Music, Kids Cabaret, Henna, Talks, Craft Workshops, Short Films, SwapShop & Toy Swap ... Phew!
Facebook event for 22nd September

The Balsam Centre  www.balsamcentre.org.uk  Balsam Park, Wincanton, BA9 9HB  01963 31842

The International Day of Peace is 21st September every year - a day for wide-scale community action

On this day there will be official world wide cease fire, enabling vital aid to gain access to areas cut off by war and to bring all of humanity together in a day of focus on peace.  To celebrate and participate in this momentous occasion join us on at The Balsam Centre in Wincanton from 12noon.

The aim of this event is to provide a space for music, poetry, art, story telling, games or any other form of shared entertainment that we can all enjoy, although the day is about peace the subject matter is down to the individual. 
Anyone wishing to perform or volunteer time please contact BearCat Glenn glenn_prigmore@hotmail.com

There are events going on all over the world on this weekend, Peace Day's existence is due to the work of Jeremey Gilly and the work that this amazing man is doing can be found on ...  peaceoneday.org  &  www.facebook.com/peaceoneday

Holwell Village Fete - Saturday 31st August 2013

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Traditional fete to raise funds for the village church
in the grounds of Buckshaw House in Holwell
2pm - 4.30pm

Cream teas by Holwell WI
Many stalls, activities and traditional games



Pulham Village Fete - Saturday 6th July 2013

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Opened by Revd. Anne Budgell
Followed by singing from The Halsey Community Choir

The Old Rectory, Pulham

Morris & Mince Pies - 23rd December 2012

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Festive Carols & Music with The Halsey Community Choir & Wessex Morris Men

http://www.wessexmorrismen.co.uk

The Halsey Arms, Pulham, Dorset

Sunday 23rd December 2012 @ 8pm

The Halsey Community Choir Chrismas Doo - 15th December 2012

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 The Halsey Community Choir Chrismas Doo
Pulham Village Hall, DT2 7DZ
An evening of song, drama and Christmassy stuff!

Saturday 15th December 2012 @ 7pm

Saturday 1st December 2012 - Honeybuns BeeShack - Holwell

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Afternoon Hot Mulled Carols in the BeeShack from 2pm

Free entry
Cafe open 11am - 4pm
BearCat Duo & Halsey Community Choir

www.honeybuns.co.uk/beeshack
Honeybuns, Naish Farm, Stony Lane, Holwell, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5LJ

Holwell Village Hall Music Night - Saturday 24th November 2012

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Live Music @ Holwell Village Hall in Dorset
Entrance, Refreshments & Bar by donation

FaceBook Event
Saturday 24th November : Doors 7pm

Starting with action songs with Ben from Treehouse Theatre, for children of all ages!
The Halsey Community Choir

Sylvia & Samantha violin duets

Followed by folk, roots & acoustic music from
Homesick Gypsy : BearCat Collective : Cabin Fever Crew


There will also be a SwapShop where you can exchange excess produce & unwanted items
(if you've nothing to swap, just pop a donation in the hat)

The evening can also be used for poetry, art, storytelling, games, or any other form of shared entertainment we can all enjoy. Children welcome.  Anyone wishing to perform, exhibit or get involved email BearCat Sam  samantha-jane-@hotmail.co.uk

Rememberance Service - Sunday 11th November 2012

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War Memorial, Glanvilles Wootton, 10.45 am outdoors for the Act of Remembrance

Into Glanvilles Wootton Church after 11am and the silence
Benefice choir : 'I Vow to thee my country'
All members of Halsey Community Choir welcome to join

Honeybuns Pippin Party ~ Saturday 6th October 2012

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A magical Apple celebration of autumn and all things Appley
Local food, beautiful local crafts, music and fun for all the family
Free Entry 11am - 4pm

Halsey Community Choir wil be singing at 2pm
You'll find local bands Cabin Fever Crew & Buzz revelling in the scout tent

www.honeybuns.co.uk/beeshack
Honeybuns, Naish Farm, Stony Lane, Holwell, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5LJ

Pulham Village Harvest Celebration - Friday 5th October 2012

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7pm service in the Church
8pm supper in the Village Hall

Everyone welcome to both or either

The Halsey Community Choir will be singing at 8.45pm in the Village Hall

There will also be a fun charity auction of produce

Holwell Village Fete ~ Saturday 1st September 2012

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Traditional fete to raise funds for the village church
in the grounds of Buckshaw House in Holwell
2pm - 4.30pm

Cream teas by Holwell WI
Many stalls, activites and traditional games

Halsey Community Choir 2.15pm & 3.15pm
Local band Cabin Fever Crew will also be performing

Pulham Village Fete - 2012

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Opened by Revd. Anne Budgell
Followed by singing from The Halsey Community Choir


The Old Rectory, Pulham

Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at The White Hart in Bishops Caundle  7pm- 8.30pm
 apart from the 2nd Wednesday of the month when we meet at The Rose and Crown in Longburton.     
~ ALL WELCOME ~
Contact Holly on holl-yr@hotmail.co.uk for more details

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