Jan/Feb - Piddle Valley Community Website

General News & Notices ---------------------------
Dorset Police
We would ask all to be mindful of any neighbours who may be vulnerable during the
current cold weather. Please take the time to check on them and see if you can be of
any assistance. Also, do not accept any offers of work from people calling door to
door, offering to clear snow off your drive and pathways. If you see anything suspicious
or have any concerns please contact Dorset Police on 01202 222 222 or Crime
Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Do something amazing, be a Blood Donor, give the gift of life!
Did you know that although most of us expect blood to be available to save our lives
should we ever need it, the UK's blood supply is donated by just 4% of the eligible
population? You are eligible to give blood from the ages of 17 to 65, subject to a
health check at the donor session, so why not put some in the bank - someone you
care for may need blood one day. You can make an initial check to find out whether
your health allows you to donate by calling 0300 123 2323 or on the Blood
Transfusion website www.blood.co.uk. The website explains what to expect at a
donation session and how blood is used.
DORCHESTER sessions are held at the United Church Hall, South Street (near Goulds
household store) and all are from 13.30 - 15.25 and 16.30 - 19.00.
Next dates Thursday 6 January Thursday 27 January Thursday 17 February
There are no sessions at STURMINSTER NEWTON during January or February.
Potential donors are recommended to call 0300 1232323 or visit www.blood.co.uk
to check session details. You can book an appointment time which speeds up the
donation process and minimises waiting time.
Rosalyn Charlton
Mondays
Alton Pancras
Piddletrenthide
Piddlehinton
Dorchester Mobile library
January 10 + 24
February 7 + 21
Holcombe Mead
Poachers Inn
Wightmans Orchard
Paynes Close
11.25 - 11.45
11.55-12.10
1.20 1.50
2.00 - 4.00
Artsreach Advance Notice
Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall Commiittee is pleased to announce that an Artsreach production
will be shown in the Hall on the evening of Friday 4 March 2011. "What Would
Helen Mirren Do?" is a play by Anita Parrry and has been touring the village halls of
Dorset this autumn to much acclaim. More information in March/April News & Views but
do look out for posters throughout the Valley in February telling you about tickets
Heather Bland
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