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First Dummer 100 Club Draw - Winner revealed
7/Jan 26: First draw of Dummer 100 Club takes place at coffee morning​
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The first draw of the newly introduced Dummer 100 Club took place today, 7th January 2026, at Dummer Village Hall during the monthly coffee morning for residents.
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Draw officer, Penny Reynolds, who is treasurer of Dummer Village Hall, administered the draw and along with hall trustee, Jeffrey Northam, choose master of all things raffle, Jenny Padmore, as the first ticket picker.
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The winning ticket was No. 57, Naomi, who wins £40.00.
There were 57 entrants to this months draw.
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The monthly draw will take place at future coffee mornings, between 11am - 12 noon (first Wednesday of each month - excluding August).
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Entrance is £24 per year with one entry per month. The funds are split between the monthly winner and the village hall for ongoing maintenance costs.​​​​​
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For more information and to join the village draw please see below.
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Dummer Parish Housing Needs Survey 2026
6/Jan 26: Dummer Parish Housing Needs Survey 2026
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Action Hampshire have been commissioned by Dummer Parish Council to find out the current and future housing needs of local people. The purpose of the survey is to obtain information from
households in Dummer for all types of housing, whether it be for first time buyers, renters, upsizers, downsizers or affordable housing.
The survey will run until 8th February 2026 and will be available online and in hard copy. Extra hard copies will be available from the Queen Inn. The online survey can be found by going to www.surveymonkey.com/r/dummerhns.
If you are a local resident or have a local connection to the Parish, please complete and return this survey when it becomes available.
At this stage, no decisions have been made about moving forward with any type of housing scheme. That’s why your feedback is so important, this survey will help determine whether there’s a genuine need for development of new homes, what type and how many.
Part 1 of this survey is for all households to complete, including those who do not live but work in the parish. Part 2 is for completion by those who have an affordable housing need.
If a close family member has left the Parish and is in need of an affordable home in Dummer, please ask them to complete this survey, or complete the survey on their behalf.
In many rural areas, providing a small number of affordable homes for local people has helped villages remain vibrant and inclusive. It allows younger generations, families, and older residents to stay close to their roots, preserving the character of the community and supporting local services. If a need for affordable homes is identified through Part 2 of this survey, any homes delivered would be reserved for local people in perpetuity and could be provided by a specialist Housing Association or the Borough Council. This type of development is considered an exception to standard planning rules because it meets a proven local need, something that can be demonstrated through surveys like this.
Action Hampshire follow UK GDPR and data protection rules to make sure your privacy is protected every step of the way. The raw data collected through this survey will only be viewed by Action Hampshire staff in relation to creating a report on local housing need. Your individual responses will not be shared with any third party (including those who commissioned the survey) and will only appear in the final report as general statistics.
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Dummer Parish Clerk
Wendy Reynolds
Xmas Party at Dummer Down Farm
22/Dec 25: Dummer Down Farm & Brewery along with Worthy Earth celebrate the end of the season in style
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Dummer Down Farm & Brewery along with Worthy Earth hosted their combined annual Christmas Party at the Brewery on Saturday 20th December.
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The event, which was free to attend, was a huge thank you to customers and staff, and a celebration of the years' achievements. It welcomed everyone with a mix of jazz band on the outside stage, vinyl dj inside the tap room and food supplied by Worthy Earth and Son of a Bun. An outside bar was also available for those who huddled around the large firepit.
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Customers danced the evening away and celebrated the Christmas period in true style.
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Dummer Down Brewery is now closed until Friday 20th March 2026. Next year numerous events will be on offer again at the farm and brewery, with many already listed on the events page of this website.
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Dummer Down Farm& Brewery and Worthy Earth wish you all a very Merry Xmas and Happy New Year and will see you all next year.
Christmas Quiz success
17/Dec 25: Charity Christmas Quiz at The Queen Inn hailed great success
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Last night's Christmas Quiz hosted by Liz Nelson, Landlady of The Queen Inn, has been hailed a great success by all that attended.​
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The Christmas themed quiz, which was in aid of the Cure Parkinson's Charity, saw nine teams battle it out. The Teams were made up of a maximum of six players in each, from villagers, their families and others from the local area.
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Martin Hughes was the usual quizmaster, who in his unique and entertaining manner, posed 20 questions in each round on various topics with the regular general knowledge, music questions, TV & film, music listening round (10 songs). There were five rounds in total with a maximum score available of 90. ​It was a high scoring evening with the actual winners, The Gallaghers, scoring well in to the 70's.
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At half time Liz provided an additional game of Play Your Cards Right, while Martin totted up the scores so far.
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​In addition to the quiz Liz also auctioned a Fortnum & Mason Christmas Hamper in aid of the charity and kindly donated by Jim Harwood. The hamper raised an additional £200 care of the Wendy's.
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The whole evening raised a grand total of £350.
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Liz, extended a huge thanks to all that attended and for Martin the pubs quizmaster who runs the monthly quizzes. To find out all events in the village including the next quiz keep an eye on the Dummer Life Events Page.
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By Mary Stevens
Theatre Nights - 'Crumbs' by Badapple Theatre Company
Dummer Village Hall Theatre Nights are back with comedy 'Crumbs' by Badapple Theatre Company
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​Dummer Village Hall and is excited to announce that Badapple Theatre Company will be performing ‘Crumbs’ at its hall on Thursday 23rd April at 7:30pm.
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‘Crumbs’ follows the life and times of our heroine, an ex-TV baking show host who has recently been “let go” from a high-profile TV show under dubious circumstances. Now trying to re-style herself within the fast-paced and cut-throat world of influencers and social media millionaires, we follow her hilarious slips and trips in her live baking show as she tries to keep the lights- and the oven- on in the face
of almost certain doom…
This is a hilarious one-person show from the pen of Kate Bramley (York Theatre Royal/ Badapple Theatre) so expect much comedy AND baking for the audience to taste at the end. Bad Apple Theatre Company which has been touring for 25 years has long-awaited this comedy with its clowning and live baking sequel to their previous hit show ‘The Daily Bread’.
Jackie Pryce, events committee member, is delighted to have found this fabulous theatre company and welcomes you all to another evening of entertainment and fun at the village hall.
Tickets are £15 Adults and £8 for under 16’s. A bar will be on offer also and guests are asked to arrive promptly before the show starts to grab refreshments.
Please contact Jackie Pryce for enquiries & tickets at eventsdummervillagehall@gmail.com
Christmas Lunch at the Queen Inn
11/Dec 25: Dummer Lunch Bunch met up for their annual Xmas Lunch this week
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The Dummer Village Lunch Bunch met up for it's annual village lunch at the Queen Inn this week. So that more people could come this year's event was spread over two lunchtimes, Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th December.
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Liz Nelson (Pub Landlady) along with her new chef Paul, who has 21 years cheffing experience, put on a Christmas Menu to be proud of.
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Lunch Bunchers enjoyed starters of: Parsnip & Thyme Soup, Smoked Salmon & Beetroot, Goats Cheese Panna Cotta or a Pressed Game Terrine. Main courses included: Traditional Turkey feast, Roasted Venison, Pan Fried Cod Loin or a cranberry and chestnut roast. Deserts swiftly followed of: Salted Caramel Popcorn Cheesecake, Chocolate Orange Roulade, Traditional Xmas Pud, Chocolate Fondant, Vegan Banoffee Cheesecake and Icecream.
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Judging by the smiles all around this was another special moment in the village shared with friends and neighbours.
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The Lunch bunch started in April 2024 and quickly grow in number with 47 members now in the group. It's been a hugely successful with many new friendships formed between villagers. The group sends a big thank you to Liz and her team for accommodating them once again.
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If you'd like to join the Dummer Lunch Bunch, then we meet four times a year to blow away the winter blues in January or February, enjoy Easter, autumn and Christmas. Please message Mary for more info as she gathers the troops and menu choices for each meal.
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By Mary Stevens
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Village Hall Encourages New Hirers
9/Dec 25: Dummer Village Hall is looking for more hirers
As the new year looms, Dummer Village Hall is currently looking for more hirers to complement existing activities. Discounted hirer rates exist for villagers with the standard rate being £22.50 per hour with a minimum of 1.5 hours hirer. Discount for block bookings applies.
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The Carpark has recently been slightly extended for more capacity and in January it will have a brand new floor which is designed to improve dance abilities and warmth.
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Current availability exists as follows*:
​Mondays (One exception of one evening per month from 6:30pm)
Tuesday - Afternoon
Wednesday - Afternoon
Thursday - Afternoon & Evenings
Friday - All Day & Evening
Saturday - Afternoons
Sunday - All Days
(*Some one-off bookings may exist currently for single events - Check the online booking system for more information)
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About Dummer Village Hall
The hall has a capacity of approximately 100 people and is 7 x14 metres in size. It has a fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, fridge, cooker and various other appliances as well a large supply of crockery and glasses. Additionally it has stage lighting, free wifi, three toilets, including a separate disable access toilet as well as comfortable padded seating and matching tables.​​​​
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Contact dvhwegs@gmail.com or
Lyn on 01256 397507
Christingle - Brings community together
7/Dec 25: Christingle 2025 brings community together
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This year’s Christingle service at All Saints’ Church lit up an otherwise wet and windy afternoon with families across the village coming together to celebrate.
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Christingle is a joyful celebration that brings families and communities together to share the light of Jesus and spreads a message of hope.
Christingle celebrations are named after the Christingles that are lit during the ceremony. Christingles are oranges wrapped in red tape, decorated with dried fruit or sweets, with a candle on the top. The children had made the Christingles on Saturday 6th December at the workshop in readiness.
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The service at All Saints' Church was led by Alex Holden aided by Melanie Gill and others from the local community.
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After the service, families followed Storm the pony to the stables and nativity at Manor Farm, where refreshments were served and toasted marshmallows were the order of the day. ​Residents then sang carols around the fire, making the afternoon and early evening a wonderful experience for all.
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Thank you to to Manor Farm for hosting the nativity and Camilla for making this years Christingle so special with Storm and to all the helpers who made the children's afternoon.
Local Resident Celebrates 80th at the Village Hall
6/Dec 25: Lyn Hardy at 80 years old
Long-time resident Lyn Hardy celebrated her 80th birthday this weekend with friends and family at Dummer Village Hall with entertainment provided by The Down Street Boys, a newly formed village band made up of local residents.
Lyn’s two daughters and grandchildren attended and helped serve food, travelling from Fleet, Hampshire and even as far as France. Reverend Jennifer Wright also joined the festivities, taking the opportunity to meet more villagers. Guests enjoyed a selection of refreshments, and sparklers added a festive touch to the celebration cakes. Also the newly decorated Village Christmas Tree added even more sparkle.
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For those who don’t know Lyn, she has been an active part of the village since moving here in August 1973 (52 years ago) with her husband, who transferred from the Birmingham branch of the AA to Head Office in Basingstoke, and their two young children—a two-year-old and a five-month-old.
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Lyn soon joined the Dummer Village Hall Committee as a representative of young mothers and continues to serve on the committee today. By 1977, she had also become a member of the Parochial Church Council, where she is now the second longest-serving member and currently acts as church warden for All Saints’ Church. Throughout the years, Lyn has experienced four interregnums, co-taught Sunday School with Elisabeth Hutton, helped introduce the Family Service, and still serves as a lollipop lady at St Mark’s Primary School in Hatch Warren, Basingstoke.
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As her children grew, Lyn went on to form a Junior Choir and Junior Orchestra, and Advent services were often themed around music. The Junior Choir even performed at wedding ceremonies.
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Here's to the next 80 years!
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Village Christmas Tree Has Arrived
5/Dec 25: DVH Xmas Tree has arrived and will be decorated this weekend
Dummer Village Hall Committee are delighted to announce the arrival of the Village Christmas Tree, kindly donated by Dummer Parish Council.
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This weekend there is a lot happening in the village with the Annual Christingle service on Sunday at All Saints' Church.
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Tomorrow, (Saturday 6th December) there is a Christingle workshop for children to make all things Christmassy too.
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The tree will tie in with these activities with decorations and a lighting-up session taking place later in the afternoon (weather permitting).
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Huge thankyou to Dummer Parish Council for lighting up the village.
By Wendy Gay - On behalf of Dummer Village Hall Committee​​
Yoga at Dummer Village Hall
5/Dec 25: Yoga at the Village Hall By Bethan Buchanan
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As many local residents know I have been teaching yoga classes in Dummer, on behalf of Debra Mann, since 2017. In September this year, and as she eases into retirement, Debra passed the whole business over to me.
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A bit about me
My journey as a yoga teacher began in 2007, when I qualified at the Ananda Kutir Ashram in Cape Town, South Africa. Since then, I have been teaching yoga both intermittently and consistently. After relocating from South Africa to the UK with my husband in 2009, I initially took up administrative work in central London. In 2013, following the birth of my daughter, I was able to return to teaching yoga and re-establish my business.
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Yoga Classes and Workshops
The yoga classes I offer in Dummer Village Hall are open to all, welcoming both beginners and those with more experience. The hall accommodates up to 25 people per class, and I teach both women and men aged between 16 and 100. The style of yoga practised is Hatha Yoga, known for its focus on both physical postures and breathwork. Classes cost £9.50 with first class Free to see if you like it.​
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​Contact Beth to book your place:
bethan@khusheeyoga.com
07447 915 313
Natasha for Thursdays
07950 314 636
The Book Club at Dummer
2/Dec 25: The Book Club at Dummer
We’re a lively group of around ten people who meet at the Clifton Room in Dummer - some of us are locals, others are from Basingstoke.
Our objective is to read, enjoy and discuss books including classics, fiction and non-fiction, ranging from Daemon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver to Precipice by Robert Harris.
Works by writers such as William Boyd, Isobel Allende, Ann Patchett, Ian McEwan, Pat Barker, and Hilary Mantel have in the past been chosen as our ‘book of the month’ and have stimulated chats about all sorts of related topics including the book itself!
It is not deadly serious as occasionally someone won’t have had time to read but would like to hear what others have to say about the previous month’s choice or tell us about another book they’ve read and would recommend. We say that belonging to the Club gets us reading new authors and topics we might not otherwise have selected.
We meet on a Friday every month or so at 12.30 – 2.30 pm.
If you like the sound of this then please come along - ‘phone or email me for dates.
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Christine Northam - Book Club Contact
Dummer Village Hall Improvements
28/Nov 25: Village Hall Improvements Underway
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Watch this (parking) space!
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We are thrilled to confirm that we are having the Village Hall car park resurfaced and will be increasing the width slightly to allow room for another two vehicles.
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Work will commence today 27 November (Great British Weather permitting, of course) and is expected to take 5 days. During this time all existing groups and events will continue, with access through the side door on the right-hand side of the hall.
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While work is underway, could our hall users please be alert and park safely and considerately on the road. Leave room for residents and emergency access and avoid blocking driveways.
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Thank you for your patience as we improve our facilities for everyone!
Stay tuned for updates and photos of our new look soon.
This is were we are so far...
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Jeffrey Northam - Trustee Dummer Village Hall
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DVH Xmas Fair Success for 2025
24/Nov 25: DVH Xmas Fair Success By Rachel Beresford-Davies
On Sunday 23rd November Dummer Village Hall once again hosted their Christmas Fair. Plenty of villagers and folk from the local community donned their coats to come down and enjoy the festivities.
There were a variety of stalls, selling everything from vintage posters and curios to hand-sewn fabric items and jewellery, block printed cards and stationery, as well as home-made chutneys, Christmas puddings and chocolates. There was a jolly ‘cafe’ area where customers could enjoy a cup of tea and cake, or really get into the festive spirt with a mug of mulled wine. The free children’s craft table kept young ones busy making festive decorations, and Lyn ran her usual Secret Santa station, where children could go up on stage and select and wrap a present for their parents behind the curtain.
It was a wonderful opportunity to catch up with friends and neighbours from across the village, mooch around the stalls getting some Christmas shopping done, whilst all the while supporting the Village Hall.
The raffle, organised as always by Jenny Padmore (described by one of the sellers as “an absolute hoot”), did a roaring trade and was responsible for raising about a third of the total profit, all of which will go to the Village Hall to boost it’s coffers and enable it to improve and offer more for the community.
Thanks go to the Dummer Village Hall Committee and the many helpers who baked, hauled tables and chairs around, covered themselves in glitter glue and generally gave up their time to help.
It’s always a worry when organising such events that not enough people will have noticed the increasingly soggy posters displayed around the village, or skipped over the village WhatsApp messages, but the community did themselves proud, and made it a successful and wonderfully wholesome village event!
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AGM Sees Changes at Dummer Cricket Club
19/Nov 25: AGM Sees Changes at Dummer Cricket Club
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Following the clubs AGM on 18th November major changes were made as follows:
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"Mervyn Mann after 17 years as Club Chairman is standing down. We all wish to thank him for his tireless work for the club and behind the scenes he has been a major factor in helping the club progress.
Ultimately, pushing through, the building of the new pavilion with his wealth of experience.
"Filling Mervyns boots is the charismatic Richard Russell, who is bringing in a Five Year Plan for the club. His enthusiasm and energy will bring exciting times ahead for the Club.
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"Also standing down is Jack Ballard who has done this role like a true pro, as well as all the other work he does for the club. The new secretary will be Martin Reed, we look forward to his Yorkshire wit!
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"With his love of commenting on Dummer Village WhatsApp group, Matt James is now Membership Secretary so we are hoping he can drum up some social members within the village.
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"We also welcome on to the committee, Harry, Penny alongside David Prickett."
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This was reported on DCC Facebook page by the Captain, Steve Heath, and edited by Matt James.
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Explorer Scouts have a go at Bell Ringing at All Saints' Church
17/Nov 25: All Saints' Church Bells Ring Out For Explorer Scouts
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A chance meeting in Down Street Dummer with a group of young map wielding Explorer Scouts from Brighton Hill in Basingstoke, and lead by Rob Dicks, (Lead Volunteer), resulted in this Monday's bell ringing demonstration at All Saints' Church.
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Scout Leaders and Guild Ringers organised the special event with Bell Tower Captain Sheila Harden, in attendance on Monday 17th Nov, 7pm - 9pm with a presentation provided by Martin Barnes.
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16 Explorer Scouts arrived complete with notebooks and pens to listen to how the bells work and to even have a go! Having 16 scouts, leaders and six+ ringers all in the confined space of the ringing room is a sight to behold, but eight were quickly dispatched up the ladder to see the ropes in action and another four climbed right to the top to see the actual bells in their frame in the up and down positions. The church looked stunning with lights glistening right to the top of the tower, which is a rare occurrence (View Gallery).
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Sheila produced two very interesting leaflets for all in attendance (See attached) and to take away, which included the history of bell ringing Pre 1500 to the 1990's, and an information sheet about All Saints' Church bells, which were refurbished in 2011. Sheila even included some creepy bell ringing stories! The scouts were intrigued by the whole experience with two even wanting to come back but sadly their troop meeting is also on a Monday evening.
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Much needed, and well received hot chocolate and biscuits, were supplied by Jan Marks and the Deane Ringers. Special thanks to Sheila and her trusty team as well as the scouts and their leaders who thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Well done to all involved!
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Dummer Village Beats North Waltham 3-2 To Win Annual Football Trophy
15/Nov 25: Dummer Village Beats North Waltham in Annual Charity Football Match
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The 3rd Annual Dummer Vs North Waltham village charity football match kicked off at 2pm at Dummer Down Farm Football Pitch on Saturday 15th November.
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The first half saw Dummer take an early lead with a goal scored by Sandro Agozzino, swiftly followed by a North Waltham equaliser from David Williams (assisted by Matt Austin). North Waltham then went head with a goal by Chris Webb, to lead 1-2. Dummer hit the crossbar and posts three times in quick succession just before half time. In the second half Dummer Village then equalised with the first of two goals scored by Ethan Waspe. Ethan's second spectacular goal put Dummer in the lead. Despite being pressed hard by North Waltham the final score was a win for Dummer Village, 3-2. This puts Dummer 2-1 up overall for the last three years. Short pitch side presentations then followed with Man of The Match named as Morgan Hyndman.
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The event is organised by Matt Austin who does a brilliant job each year. Thanks go to Andrew Ferguson also for providing the pitch and facilities.
Martin Masefield, who rallied the Dummer troops along with Steve Heath, said after the match, "It’s a fantastic annual fixture of increasing stature and significance with amazing support from both villages, originally conceived by legendary NW captain Matt Austin, around which some great history is now developing and local footballers of all ages across the two parishes are looking to become a part of."
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The event was in aid of Bluebells (respite centre in N Waltham giving free breaks and day visits for families of seriously ill children).
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Roll on the next match and maybe we can even tempt some other local villages to join in to form our own village league!
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Handy Pony Judging at the RDA Dummer
13/Nov 25: Judging 'Handy Pony' at the RDA Dummer By Sheila Harden
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Back in the day, I was a regular volunteer at Dummer RDA. I was used to tacking up, side-walking, heaving equipment around, dung clearing, making coffee, eating the biscuits and anything else that needed doing. I’ve retired from active service now, so I was delighted to be asked back to judge the handy pony entrants this year.
I was given an excellent plan of the arena as it was laid out, prepared and printed by a volunteer. I also had a list of the various activities that I needed to score during the round, a clipboard, several biros (they always run out at the critical moment) and the real necessity – a sunhat. I took up position in the centre of the arena, which is where you get the best view of what is going on.
The handy pony is not a competition. Each child’s round is scored against the list of things to be tested. Side walkers and leaders are there for safety, but it’s really a chance for the child to show what they have learnt during their classes. Did they stop when they were meant to, did they drop the bean bag, did they do neat corners or knock the poles they stepped over? Most importantly, of course, did they remember to salute the judge at the end!!
I was impressed. They took it very seriously. They’d practised. They’d learnt the route around the hazards. As they started their rounds you could see the confidence increase. They were all nervous, some more than others but all keen to do their best and demonstrate their skills. The volunteers with them were encouraging and cheerful helping to add to the fun of the activity but letting them show what they
could do.
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As a judge, I was really interested watching them do their circuits – so much so that my writing on the forms deteriorated as they progressed. Watching and writing at the same time is, I discovered, tricky. They didn’t seem too bothered that I was there and they were all smiling when they finished. I was proud of them all.
If I behaved myself well enough, I might be invited back next time to do the same thing. If not, I shall turn up anyway, carry on eating the biscuits and watch the children to see the progress that they have made over the coming terms.
Remembering those who made
the final sacrifice on our behalf
9/Nov 25: Remembrance Sunday
By Paul Simpson, Dummer Branch, Chairman, Royal British Legion
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As the churchgoers arrived at All Saints’ Church Dummer on Sunday morning, they were greeted by the sound of the church bells.
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Just before 11 o’clock the Dummer Branch of the Royal British Legion, under the command of Bernard Cazenove, formed up in front of the lych gate. Those parading were welcomed by the Reverend Stephen Mourant.
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A wreath was laid at the lych gate. This was followed by the Last Post, two minutes silence and Reveille. This gave everyone time to pause, remember and reflect. Stephen then invited all present into All Saints’ Church for the remainder of the service.
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The congregation, who filled the church, was comprised of visitors, churchgoers from the parishes of Cliddesden, Dummer, Ellisfield and Farleigh Wallop. The four villages making up the parish of Farleigh, with All Saints’ Church forming part of the Church of England Benefice of Farleigh, Candovers and Wield.
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The Belles of St. Martins, Ellisfield, accompanied the congregation during the hymns, and they also performed one of their own pieces. During the solemn and moving service, the names of those, from within the parish, who had lost their lives during WWI and WW2 were read out. Over £750 was collected to support the work of The Royal British Legion.
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After the service, all were invited back to Dummer House for refreshments at the kind invitation of Sir Crispin Davis. Many thanks to Sir Crispin and all those who worked behind the scenes to make the service such a memorable day and enable us all to remember those who made the final sacrifice on our behalf.
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Thanks also to the bellringers who summoned us to the service. The ringers included Ian Robertson, Ian miller, Peter Willis, Jo Butler, Sharon Lewington, Sheila Harden with Jan Marks acting as the Tower Secretary.
Dummer Bonfire & Fireworks Event Success!
9/Nov 25: DDF Bonfire and Fireworks Hailed Huge Success
Last night’s Bonfire and Firework Display at Dummer Down Farm was a great success, with a lively atmosphere enjoyed by all ages.
Dummer Cricket Club ran the busy BBQ, while two additional food trucks offered flatbreads and pizza.
Basingstoke East Scouts managed parking, tickets, and additional lighting, and treated guests to toasted marshmallows and hot drinks.
St John Ambulance attended, but thankfully their help wasn’t needed. Better to be safe than sorry as they say!
Dummer Down Brewery kept everyone refreshed with two bars and a local vinyl DJ provided music.
Special thanks go to Andrew and Flo for organising the event and supplying the impressive fireworks, as well as to all volunteers who made the evening run smoothly.
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Dummer Down Brewery & Farm Receive Verification
4/Nov 25: Dummer Down Brewery & Farm Receive Basingstoke Business for Good Verification
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Basingstoke Business for Good verification is a collaboration between Destination Basingstoke and Brevity Marketing and is supported by Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council. ​From a business perspective, customers, suppliers and employees are increasingly looking for companies that put people and the planet on an equal footing with profit.
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On Tuesday 4th November, 7pm, the Brewery & Farm received its verification plaque, which now takes pride of place in the brewery. The plaque was presented by Luke Murphy MP for Basingstoke.
The plaques were made by students at Basingstoke College of Technology.
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Congratulations Andrew & Flo.
Date & Venue set for Village Fete
4/Nov 25: Dummer Fete Committtee Update
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We held the initial planning meeting for next year's fete on 3rd November.
The date has now been confirmed as Saturday 27th June at Dummer Cricket Ground. We will have access to the new pavilion and its amenities.
Patty has kindly offered to oversee the event and anyone willing to help should join the newly set up WhatsApp Community / Group, to keep abreast of further meetings and plans. Please pass on your mobile number to Jane or me if you would like to be added to the group. (NB it is split into sections so you won’t be bombarded with irrelevant chat.)
Regards,
Penny
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Dummer Life Website Launch
1/Nov 25: Dummer has a brand new website -
"Who knew there was so much going on in our village!"
We are delighted to launch this brand new website for the village called "Dummer Life".
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The site pulls together all current communication avenues for the village and visitors and aims to keep you up to date with news, events, activities, church services, special occasions, business news as well as being a quick point of reference for household queries, emergencies and research. ​​It doesn't replace other websites such as the Parish Council, All Saints Church or the Village Hall but it is hoped it will be your first point of call for all those questions and queries about recommended services, what's going on, when and where.
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It's a work in progress so if you spot anything missing, broken or that needs amending please email us.
Dummer 100 Club to launch soon!
20/Oct 25: Introducing the Dummer 100 Club!
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Dummer Village Hall is launching a Dummer 100 Club to support the village hall and its maintenance.
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A brand new local mini lottery, launching in January 2026.
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Monthly cash prizes, it's simple, it's local, and best of all, every entry helps fund our local village hall.
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It's likely the draw will take place monthly on 1st Wednesday of the month at the village coffee morning 11am at the village hall.
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To take part and be in with a chance of winning request a form by email:
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Xmas Lunch Menu Released
16/Oct 25: The Queen Inn releases Xmas Menu
Liz Nelson (Landlady) of the village pub The Queen Inn, has released details of this year's Christmas Menu and very tasty it looks too!
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On offer is a full three course or two course menu offering traditional dishes. Many dishes are Gluten Free and a choice of Vegan.
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The Dummer Village "Lunch Bunch" plan to all meet up for lunch on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th December at 12:30pm. Anyone interested please email Mary below. There are 18 places available on each day and plenty of space at the moment.
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If you wish to book a table any other time and enjoy the hospitality at the pub and a meal or your own Christmas Lunch at
The Queen Inn - please call 01256 397367​​​​​
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Oktoberfest success
7/Oct 25: This years Oktoberfest event held on Saturday 4th October was a huge success
The Annual Oktoberfest, held at Dummer Down Farm, was once again a roaring success and raised much needed funds for the Village Hall maintenance pot, totalling over £1200.
Von Hit Vonder Bunde's talented musicians, led by band leader Sue Williams, brought the house down with classic oom-pah band tunes and entertainment. Games were the order of the evening from musical hats, to who can play the longest note, which saw the whole venue rocking. ​
DJ Steve from The Ultimate Disco Company filled the gaps with some classic bangers.​ Food was supplied by Earth to Oven and The Kenyan Pig Farmer.
The interval saw a very entertaining auction of a charitable hamper brimming with goodies for Xmas, although we are not sure if all of the content made it home that night, it raised an incredible £240.
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A huge thanks to Dummer Down Farm and Brewery for supporting the annual event and providing the bar to keep guests well oiled for the evening.
Next years' Oktoberfest will be back on Saturday 3rd October 2026. We'll keep numbers at a maximum of 180 to ensure everyone can continue to enjoy the whole event.​​
Rev'd Jennifer Wright installed as
new Rector
15/Sept 25: We are delighted to share news of our new Rev'd who joined the benefice on 15th September 2025.
​Speaking about the Institution Service Lyn Hardy (Church Warden) said:​
"What a privilege it was to be involved in the lovely Institution Service of our new Rector, Rev'd Jennifer. In the time I have been a resident of Dummer, I have witnessed many changes in our clergy. Rev'd Basil (Dummer was ordinally part of the North Waltham Group), Richard Chattell and Stephen Mourant with able assistance from Geoffrey Armstead and Ian Thacker.
​"This Interregnum has, I believe, brought the north and south of the Benefice more closely together with exchanges of ideas and support and we hope that this will aid Rev'd Jennifer as she administers to her new Benefice.
​"The service in St Johns Church, Northington, was very friendly and devotional. Many of Jennifer's friends from Lichfield arrived to support her and it was a pleasure to meet and help her. The Right Reverend Philip Mountstephen, Bishop of Winchester led the service, a massed choir from across the Benefice of Farleigh, Candover and Wield led us in praise.​"We welcome you, Jennifer and your lovely daughters and hope that you will be with for many years."