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TOLPUDDLE AND SOUTHOVER NEWS 2026

2026

2026
The Martyrs Inn
Thrilled to announce the Martyrs Inn are now in The Good Beer Guide 2026

March 2026

Looking for Community Speed Watch Volunteers
Puddletown and Area Parish Council

February 2026

Tolpuddle Village Hall
The Village Hall Committee recently welcomed a new Trustee, Anna, to the team and we are looking forward to working with Anna who brings a wealth of event experience and new ideas to fund raise for the hall as well as events for village residents to enjoy.

As a result, we have started planning events for the next few months.

The first will be the return of the Quiz & Chips evening which has always been a Tolpuddle favourite. The first one will be held on Saturday, 18 April with doors open at 6:30 pm and the quiz starting at 7:00 pm. Pre-ordered Fish & Chips (or similar) will be provided at about 8:00 pm. Watch out for posters, Facebook posts and of course this Website about how to book………….

We are also planning a Farmers’ Market in the Hall in the early summer hopefully, again watch this Website for details and also the newsletter once dates are known.

We are pleased the Parish Council has generously provided a grant towards an upgrade to the hall heating as well as improved lighting.

The parish council is kindly contributing towards the cost of improved heating and lighting. Work on this is planned to be undertaken during the school Easter holidays 2026 when regular users tend to take a break. With thanks to the Parish Council for its contribution.

We also hope to carry out some redecoration at lower levels during the coming months when it can be arranged. We will be needing to get a working party together to do this and are therefore looking for volunteers……. if interested contact: Jonathan Van Baars 07887 657256.

Puddletown Area Parish Council
Robert Patterson has now been co-opted onto the Council to represent Burleston and Tolpuddle. Robert Patterson has lived in the village for over 2 years and is a retired local government and charity finance professional and is Treasurer / Trustee of the Tolpuddle Old Chapel Trust.

St John's Church
Easter Services
29 March Passion Sunday - 10am
22 March Go Fourth Service, 10am St John's
Palm Sunday - 11am United Benefice Communion at Dewlish Church followed by a bring-and-share lunch.
3 April Good Friday - 10am - a solemn service, the church is stripped of decoration to mark the sadness of the day.
5 April Easter Sunday - 9.30am - a Holy Communion service of joyous celebration of the resurrection of Jesus.

January 2026

Christmas Market and Light Up 2025
Thank you to all that supported the Christmas Light Up and Market last year, it was lovely to see more houses taking part. So many people have said how they enjoyed walking through the village seeing the lights during December. The Christmas Market raised £700 and after expenses we had £460 to buy gifts for children in need in our DT post code. These included toiletries, stationery, underwear, chocolate and cinema tickets. Thank you to you all that supported the afternoon market and to the people that helped leading up to and on the day.

Tolpuddle Old Chapel
Tolpuddle Old Chapel launches its Sunday sessions in February followed by four more over the coming months. The idea behind the sessions is to offer alternative music and drama in a small and atmospheric location for which the Old Chapel is ideal. Go to the Events Listings Page to keep up to date with what's coming and how to book......

Puddletown Area Parish Council
Sue Oakley has now been co-opted onto the Council to represent Burleston and Tolpuddle.
The Parish Action Plan remains scheduled for release in May 2026 setting future priorities. Draft currently under review.

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