Silton Village - Dorset

Category Archive: News

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee tree planting ceremony

On the 14 March 2022 we planted two oak trees in the Village Hall field as part of the The Queen’s Green Canopy tree initiative. Jackie Dyer planted one to commemorate the life of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh on behalf of the Parish and Sue Harris planted a second to celebrate HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee […]


Posted on: 3 May 2022


Visit by the High Sheriff for Dorset to Silton

On 3 October the High Sheriff for Dorset visited Silton to present High Sheriff Awards to 4 members of the Silton community. Shortly after the first lockdown started in March last year Diana and David Masters of Bagmore Farm, Silton decided to set up a stall outside their front gate selling plants, produce and preserves […]


Posted on: 14 October 2021


Dog show in aid of German Shepherd Rescue

The German shepherd rescue ,dog show managed to raise £500 for the rescue. All the dogs were well behaved and the weather was kind , which made for a lovely family afternoon . The show was organised by Mandy Connor and it was due to her hard work and the excellent venue, that made it […]


Posted on: 26 September 2021


Visit by the High Sheriff for Dorset Mr Michael Dooley to Bagmore Farm Plant and Produce Stall

On Friday 16th July the High Sheriff for Dorset, Michael Dooley, visited Bagmore Farm to see for himself the plant and produce stall set up by Diana and David Masters that has proved to be such a financial success in raising funds for local charities. He was met by Jackie Dyer, Parish Chairman, and was […]


Posted on: 16 July 2021


Silton’s new look village stall

The village now has a new stall which can be used for plant sales, functions and other events. A big thank you to Keith for the tremendous work in the design and building.


Posted on: 29 May 2021


Judge Wyndhams Oak

Photograph by Jamie Randall


Posted on: 5 April 2021


New pathway and gate at St Nicholas Church

The path between the car park and church path is now complete and is looking terrific! A big thank you to Tom Trouton and his team for their excellent workmanship and Keith with the construction of the car park last year and for assisting Tom. Huge thanks to all involved from the whole PCC.  


Posted on: 30 March 2021


The lockdown litter pickers

A big thank you to the Harrises and the Dyers for doing a great job clearing the litter along Silton straight. It took Keith, Sue, Rob, Jackie and Fin two hours to cover from Bourton signpost down along Silton Straight to the lay-by before Milton and back again. In total there were five wheelie bins of […]


Posted on: 30 March 2021


Diana’s stall

Diana Masters started a charity produce stall outside her house early on in the Covid-19 lockdown on the 14th April. The stall was operating every day until the 18th October. With marathon baking sessions by Sue Mathews and so much produce, plants and preserves provided by too many in the community to mention, the stall […]


Posted on: 19 November 2020


New ‘Kissing Gate’ by Silton Mill

The new gate was installed near the ford that runs behind Silton Mill. The team comprised Chris Woodhouse, Keith Harris, Bernie Paul, Paul Curry, Mike Chapman and Peter Williams.  


Posted on: 19 November 2020