Dolway Lane, Winterbourne Whitechurch, Blandford Forum, DT11 0AW Registered Charity 209082
THE BAR
what a hit
the very first THE BAR EVENT on Sunday 26/10/25 was a smashing success, it was fantastic to welcome some new faces and reconnect with familiar ones over good vibes and great conversation.
special shout out to our 3 four legged guests with wagging tail and happy grins, clearly the doggy treats were a hit
The feed back on Facebook has been overwhelmingly positive and thank you all for your kind words and enthusiasm, all the committee, thank you
Here's to many more events
The next Sunday 23th November from 12:00 to 15:00 . Each session will feature a unique theme, ensuring a fresh experience every time. MEET and GREET you parish councillors,
Whilst I was down the hall the other day, I met two charming strangers engrossed in an animated discussion about the window above our porch. Curiosity got the better of me, so I wandered over to see what was happening. To my surprise, they revealed they were geocaching, and, incredibly, our little window was a secret part of their adventure! Suddenly, the ordinary became exhilarating, and I was swept up in the thrill of the hunt.
Established 23rd Febuary 1937
Winterborne Whitechurch is situated in the Winterborne Valley at the point where the stream intersects the road between Dorchester and Blandford Forum which lies five miles to the north.
Recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 within the ‘Hundred’ (County sub-division) of ‘Combsditch’, along with Blandford, Charlton, Bloxworth and Thornicombe, Winterborne Whitechurch was registered as “Wintreburne” with a total population of 3 households.
The Hall was established in 1937, the following is an extract of the Constitution adapted from the original deeds dated 23rd February 1937:
‘The Hall shall be held upon trust for the purposes of physical and mental recreation and social moral and intellectual development through the medium of reading and recreation room, library, lectures, classes, recreations and entertainments or otherwise as may be found expedient for the benefit of the persons resident in Winterborne Whitechurch…… without distinction of sex or political or other opinions.”
“The Hall is for All”
What a frightfully fabulous evening it was! The place absolutely buzzed with witches, ghosts, cackling clowns, and a parade of spooktacular guests, all adding to an atmosphere brimming with mischief and magic. With haunting melodies drifting through the air all night, the boldest dared to take to the dance floor, and boggled to the monster mash or a bit of thriller cobwebbed decorations. The treat table was a ghoulish treasure trove, heaped with devilishly delicious delights that lured even the most courageous guests well past the witching hour.
And as for tricks? Our resident rascal—the ever-mischievous elf—was spotted red-handed, plotting a sneaky heist for a bottle behind the bar! His cheeky antics only stirred up more giggles, making the night all the more enchanting.
The kitchen became a scene of vanishing acts, as bloody finger rolls and mummy dogs disappeared quicker than you could say ‘Abracadabra!’ Not a crumb left behind—one might swear the monsters from the shadows had swooped in for a feast. It was a proper midnight munching mystery!
We even had a ghostly guest of the four-legged variety. With a wag and a woof, this magical pup fit right in amongst the witches and spirits, spreading a little extra tail-wagging enchantment through the crowd.
