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    There’s so much happening

    6 February 2026 - By 

    We’ve got a lot going on at Cranborne Village Hall – and there’s something for everyone.We’ve got yoga, pilates, circuits, bridge, Craft Café, Local History Society, badminton, board games, dancing, zumba, pickleball, art, Cranberries, table tennis, Chaturdays…. It is really busy and it’s fantastic to see so many people coming and going every day.

    We’ve also got some great events coming up: our Winter Ceilidh on Saturday 28th February, and our next Artsreach event, Swing from Paris, on Friday March 20th. And don’t forget the inaugural Cranborne Show will take place on Saturday 19th September.

    Details of all of these are in our monthly newsletter (the bright yellow one). If you’re not already receiving one and would like to, then please email Annie on pr@cranbornevillagehall.org.uk

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    Come and reel and jig with us

    1 February 2026 - By 

    Our Winter Ceilidh is fast approaching. It’s going to be an amazing evening with the fantastic Black Sheep band. You can get a flavour of what they’re like by visiting https://www.blacksheepband.co.uk/video. Come and dance the night away with us – and remember to wear comfortable shoes!

    Tickets are £15 for adults and £10 for under 18s, which includes a tasty beef or bean stew which we’ll be serving at the interval. Doors open at 6.30pm and the dancing starts at 7pm.

    Book now by calling Anna on 07748 522218, emailing events@cranbornevillagehall.org.uk or visiting https://cecil-memorial-hall-2024-cranborne-village-hall.sumupstore.com

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    We’ll have some chardonnay….

    20 January 2026 - By 

    Apparently in the latest Bridget Jones film – which we’re showing this Friday – she is living a more moderate life and is consuming less chardonnay. But she’s still having the occasional one, and you can do the same as we’ll have some available!

    Come along for our inaugural film night when we’ll also be serving freshly-popped popcorn and ice cream. Doors open at 7pm and the film will start at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 and can be bought on the night.

    And you could make an evening of it: Friday is fish & chips night at the Sheaf of Arrows, so you could eat there beforehand. Booking essential though.

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    Catch up with Bridget Jones

    16 January 2026 - By 

    She married Mark Darcy, had two wonderful kids, and then it all changed when Mark died. Now Bridget is navigating single parenthood, dating apps and grief. Come along to see what happens when we show the latest Bridget Jones film (‘Mad About the Boy’) at Cranborne Village Hall on Friday 23rd January. 

    The film surprised critics and audiences alike by being funny and poignant in equal measures. According to many, it’s the best outing for Bridget since the first film.

    Doors open at 7pm and the film will start at 7.30pm. Tickets, at £5 each, can be bought on the door. The bar will be open and there will of course be ice cream and popcorn available.

    See you there!

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    Table tennis club starting this Friday

    14 January 2026 - By 

    Following an enthusiastic response to our table tennis taster, there is now going to be a regular session every Friday, 6pm-8pm, at Cranborne Village Hall. Come along with your trainers (clean please!): we’ve got the bats and balls. It will be £5 per session (£2 for students). 

    And don’t forget there is badminton on Tuesday evenings and pickleball on Thursday evenings.

     Photo courtesy of inkiipow on unsplash.

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    Chaturday today – with Digital Champions

    10 January 2026 - By 

    It’s our monthly coffee and cake morning at Cranborne Village Hall this morning, 10.30am – 12.30pm. Come along for a chance to relax and chat with friends and neighbours.

    We will also be hosting Dorset Digital Champions, who will be able to help anyone with issues or questions about their laptop, tablet or smartphone. 

    Hope to see you there.

    Photo courtesy of k8 on Unsplash.

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    Cinema comes to Cranborne

    7 January 2026 - By 

    We’ll be holding our inaugural film night at Cranborne Village Hall on Friday 23rd January. Our first showing will be Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. It’s had rave reviews so it should be really good.

    Doors open at 7pm and the film will start at 7.30pm. Tickets at £5 each will be available on the door; the bar will be open and there will be refreshments available.

    The film is certificate 15.

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    Saturday is Digital Chaturday

    4 January 2026 - By 

    Need help with using your smartphone, laptop or tablet? We’re delighted to let you know that Digital Champions from Digital Dorset will be at Chaturdays this coming Saturday January 10th. They’ll be offering free one-to-one advice to anyone who has questions or feels unsure about anything digital.

    There will also be the usual fresh coffee, tea and homemade cakes, and of course the chance to catch up with friends and neighbours. The hall will be open 10.30am – 12.30pm. 

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    Interested in playing bridge?

    2 January 2026 - By 

    Calling all beginners and more experienced bridge players: supervised bridge evenings will be taking place every Monday evening in January, starting on the 5th. So if you’d like to learn the game or just refine your skills, then this is for you.

    The evenings are run by Iona Forge and each session costs £10. They are taking place between 7pm and 9pm at Cranborne Village Hall. To book your place or for more info, contact Iona on 07770 212139.

    Photo courtesy of Angshu Purkait on Unsplash.

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    New year, new activities

    1 January 2026 - By 

    Happy New Year from Cranborne Village Hall. We’re looking forward to a busy 2026 with lots going on. Everything kicks off again next week, and we’ve got a packed programme of activities and events coming up. To start things off, we have two dates for your diary.

    Firstly, on Wednesday 7th January, we have our first board games evening. Come along between 7.30pm and 9.30pm: you can bring a game with you or we’ll have chess, draughts, backgammon, scrabble, dominoes and cards available. Future dates are 21st January, 11th & 25th February, 11th & 25th March.

    Secondly, on Friday 9th January we’ll be holding a table tennis taster evening, between 6pm and 8pm. We’ve got the table and the bats, so just bring yourselves and your trainers. 

    Watch this space for more news about what’s going on at the hall in the coming weeks…

    Photos courtesy of Thomas Buckholz and Lisa Keffer on Unsplash.