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    Chaturday tomorrow

    13 February 2026 - By 

    It’s the second Saturday of the month tomorrow – and that must mean it’s Chaturday. Come to Cranborne Village Hall for delicious homemade cakes, fresh coffee, tea, and the chance to catch up with friends and neighbours. We’ll be open 10.30am to 12.30pm.

    We’ll also be welcoming Dorset Digital Champions again so if you have anything about your laptop, tablet or mobile phone to discuss then they will be happy to help. 

    It’s proving to be really popular: come and see for yourself!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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    Pickleball Club tomorrow

    19 November 2025 - By 

    Cranborne Pickleball Club will be happening at Cranborne Village Hall tomorrow evening between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. Come along and try this fantastic new sport. You just need your trainers: all equipment provided. It’s £5 a session (£2.50 for students). We’re all learning it together!

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    Pickleball starts tomorrow

    12 November 2025 - By 

    If you fancy taking up a new sport, then you might like to try pickleball. And starting tomorrow, there’s going to be a regular pickleball session at Cranborne Village Hall, every Thursday, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

    Pickleball is a bit like tennis but on a smaller court and with solid bats. It’s easy to pick up and fun to play. Come along and join us. Just bring your trainers – all other equipment is provided. It’s £5 a session. We’re all learning so no experience needed. 

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