The Half Moon is gearing up for a truly festive Christmas. Some suitably wassailing ales and food have been promised, plus the usual feast of entertainment.
Christmas Eve. Carols and mince pies from 8pm. Bring the family. Sing.
Christmas Day. Bar only, 12-2. Escape from the mayhem at home and have a pint with your friends; spill something on your new M&S Christmas jumper.
Boxing Day Bhaji Night kicks off from 7 pm with that most traditional of delicious Christmas dishes, the pub curry. Regulars will know that Andrew has excelled himself during the recent, very short, Tuesday curry night season, so stand by for some wonderful antidotes to cold turkey leftovers.
Sunday 28 December. The pub’s traditional Christmas Quiz. Teams of 4 –ish. 8 pm. All welcome. Surely someone can beat the Moonies?
Monday 29 December –Wednesday 31 December – CLOSED
New Year’s Day – Brunch from 12-3. Feed that hangover!
Regular activities (village hall unless stated). Mondays Pilates 6pm Tuesdays Upholstery 10.30 am , Badminton 8pm, Wednesdays Adult tap dancing 6.15 Thursdays Art 10.00 Fridays Art 10.00
Other Events
Mon 1st Ladies Lunch Group King’s Arms, Charlton Horethorne Tue 2nd Blackmore Vale Lions with Father Christmas Wed 3rd Music Night Half Moon Inn 8.45pm
……………………………Tea and Chat Half Moon Inn 3 pm Thurs 4th W.I – Christmas Party Village Hall 7.30pm Sat 6th Horsington School Village Fayre Gartell Light Railway 11am – 3pm Wed 10th Film: The African Queen King Arthur’s 7.30pm Thurs 13th Parish Council Meeting Village Hall 7.30pm Sun 14th Wincanton Choral Society Messiah Wincanton Sports Centre 7.30pm Fri 19th Horsington School Term ends Wed 24th Carols by Candlelight St John’s Church, Horsington 6pm
St John’s Church services
7th December 9.15am Holy Communion with Sunday School 14th December 11.am Morning Prayer 21st December 9.15am Holy Communion 24th December 6pm Carols by Candlelight 25th December Christmas Communion for all ages 9.15am 28th December United Service in Templecombe URC 10.30am
If you would like to attend First Communion of Christmas you are spoiled for choice. Within the Benefice there are services at 1130pm at both St Nicholas, Henstridge and St Mary the Virgin, Templecombe or there will be the usual wonderful singing to lift your soul in the first Eucharist of Christmas at Sherborne Abbey, also at 1130pm.
Ho Ho Ho! The Blog has learnt that a Mr F. Christmas will be visiting Horsington on his sleigh on Tuesday 2nd December at around 8.30- 9 pm. There will be treats for any children lucky enough to catch him. We hear he will stop for much-needed refreshment at the Half Moon at around 9 pm.
Not content with that, he will visit South Cheriton on the following day, Wednesday 3rd December at roughly the same time, but stopping for refreshment at the White Horse.
Both events are organised by the Blackmore Vale Lions, who will be collecting for local causes.
David Warburton, Conservative parliamentary candidate for Somerton & Frome, will be holding a public meeting in Henstridge village hall on Wednesday 19 November at 6 pm.
The meeting – “Challenge David Warburton” is open to all comers, not just the Blues, and is your chance to grill the man on his own and his party’s politics. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions from the floor.
Winterbourne Longjohns, our resident racing correspondent writes . .
With four winners on the first four days, November has certainly started well for Harry Fry’s Seaborough yard and its supporters.
While the weather forecast is not exactly encouraging for Saturday’s Badger Brewery meeting at Wincanton with its first race being scheduled for 12.20pm if either ASSAM BLACK or ZULU OSCAR go to the post then they should be supported. BLUE BUTTONS is also down to run in the 1.30pm and the somewhat disappointing OPENING BATSMAN in the 2.40. ROCK ON RUBY however is the star we have all been waiting for and he should running in the 3.15. It is hoped that the Hazard Partnership’s GENERAL GINGER will make it a winning reappearance in the closing race of the day at 3.50.
Good luck to all. A fool and his money are easily partied -Ed
Pilates is great for improving your core strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. Whether you’re rehabilitating from an injury and would like to get moving again, or are fit and healthy, Pilates has something to offer everyone, of any age and gender.
Kate Jeans, an IPTA qualified teacher who trained under Suzanne Scott at The Scott Studio, runs a matclass in North Cheriton Village Hall on Thursdays at 3.30pm. The class is open to Beginners and Improvers. Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 12 so that individual attention can always be given, and modifications cued whenever necessary.
If you’re interested in giving the class a try please give Kate a call on 07884 105 336 or email kate@pilatesmindandbody.co.uk. Also have a look at Kate’s website www.pilatesmindandbody.co.uk to find out more about Kate’s background and Pilates.
In fairness, we ought to mention that Horsington has Pilates on Mondays at 6pm and 7pm in the village hall, Contact Carol Pirie, 07885 798032
The Half Moon’s popular curry night – or “Ruby Tuesday” as it is know is back. The first one is on Tuesday 4th November, and will continue until landlord Andrew gets bored, or has a better idea.
Andrew’s curries are delicious, and winter Tuesdays have become a village social event with those not socially engaged enjoying a communal table. See you there.
We remind readers that a complete digest of arts and culture in Somerset & Dorset is published every Friday in the Fine Times Recorder.
This blog contains far more information and reviews than the Blackmore Vale Magazine can fit in, and is a must for anyone who wants a good night out in a theatre or concert hall.
One of the wonders of this area is the enormous breadth of cultural activity. As we have said before – Get out more!
You will find the FTR has a permanent link in our “Blogroll” listed on the right.
But for those who hare short sighted, here it is again. – http://www.theftr.co.uk/
Kevin Wagland (winner) and Phil Bennett from the Half Mooners
The Horsington Open was held for the second year running on Monday 27th October at Folke Golf Centre, Alweston.
This fact alone gives the organisers the right to call it Horsington’s “Annual” golf charity event. The event is billed as a fun day for all-comers.
18 Golfers took to the course to battle it out for the coveted Horsington Open Claret Jug over 9 holes, on a pleasant early autumn morning, which meant that fallen leaves were a minor factor.
Chris Dibben gets ready for the off
Chris Dibben, from the Winky Seniors had the task of defending his title against some stiff and keen opposition. Some people had even trained for the event! The course was in beautiful condition, but was a more difficult challenge that last year’s venue, Henstridge.
The eventual winner was Kevin Wagland from the home team, the Half Mooners(Handicap 28), with a score of 21 points under the Stableford System. He narrowly pipped last year’s winner Chris Dibben (Handicap 23) by 1 point. Kevin has not played for several years, but we wonder what his handicap was before he took a break.
Third was Frank White (Handicap 9) from the Winky Seniors with 17 points. The Winky Seniors also took the team prize, with a total of 67 points.
Other prizes: Longest drive AND nearest the pin – David West (handicap (14), who also came 4th Putt of the Day – Neil Edwards (Handicap 28) Best Newcomer John Macdonald (Handicap 28) with a score of 14 Best injured player Howard Bentley – Marchant (Handicap 28) – 11 points. Wooden Spoon – Paul Mann (Handicap 28). This was despite having briefly been the holder of the nearest the pin prize AND beating event organiser Richard Gaunt by 2 points. Richard claimed the organiser’s right to award a prize to whomsoever he wanted to and to demonstrate there was absolutely no favouritism when it came to awarding prizes.
The Horsington Open made a small profit of £64.00, which has been donated to St Margaret’s Hospice.
Well done to all competitors, and thanks to Folke Golf Centre, who were excellent and generous hosts.
The Horsington Open 2014 – Order of merit
Kevin Wagland 21
Chris Dibben 20
Frank White 17
Mike Parfitt 15
Derek King 15
John Macdonald 14
David West 14
Colin Constable 14
Ray Phillips 13
Phil Bennett 13
Nick Maynard 13
George Wagland 13
Andrew Tarling 13
Neil Edwards 11
Howard Bentley-Marchant 11
Glyn Parry 6
Paul Mann 5
Richard Gaunt 3
John Macdonald and Richard Gaunt, the worst golfer in Horsington
Boxing Day Bhaji Night kicks off from 7 pm with that most traditional of delicious Christmas dishes, the pub curry. Regulars will know that Andrew has excelled himself during the recent, very short, Tuesday curry night season, so stand by for some wonderful antidotes to cold turkey leftovers.
