Yesteryear Chideock Have you ever wondered..? How roads and lanes gor their names? What the Main road was like before it was ‘trunked’? Which famous folk passed by on their holidays? Why Mr.Hore Belisha (of Belisha Beacon fame) was written to by Chideock Parish Council in 1936? When the excessive speed of heavy contractor lorries [...]
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CHIDEOCK SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CRAZY WHIST 11th December
The Chideock Society will be holding a CRAZY CRISTMAS WHIST with Fun Cabaret at the Chideock Village Hall on the 11th December at 7.00 for 7.30. Entrance £4.00 (Members: Free) With Christmas themed raffle and Prizes, Bring your own Wine,glasses and nibbles and there will be real Coffee, and speciality teas and biscuits available.
CHIDEOCK SOCIETY AGM TUESDAY 9TH OCTOBER AT 7-15pm
Our guest speaker for the A.G.M. is Graham Harvey, script writer and Agricultural Adviser for the long running radio serial “The Archers”. Graham has also written prizewinning books on farming methods and their effects on the countryside. He has written for the New Scientist, Country Life, Farmers Weekly, was the Old Muckspreader columnist in Private [...]
CHIDEOCK HISTORY BOARD AND VILLAGE TRAIL LEAFLETS
History Board. We hope you have all had a good look at the History Information Board in Foss Orchard Car Park and that you have enjoyed the excellent illustrations by Gillian Moores, the information about the history of the Parish by Antony Broad and the lovely oak frame crafted by John Parker. The Chideock Society [...]
WANTED Cowboys & Cowgirls for themed Skittles Evening! Sat 16th February
Skittles and Vittles The Chideock Society invite you to an evening of fun and laughter with a Cowgirl and Coyboy themed Skittles Evening! This will be held at The Clock House on Saturday 16th February 7.00pm for 7.30 start. Top Prizes! Tickets £5.50 to include a ‘Cowboy Supper’. Everyone is welcome but please order your [...]