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| May 24-25, 2008 |
Cerne Giant Ride. This equestrian endurance ride takes place over Whit weekend, and there will be new distances this year.
Around 150 riders from all over England compete over distances
from 18 to 52 miles, during which they are subjected to stringent vettings.
Helpers and visitors are invited to attend. Start and finish from Beauvoir
Field (behind Doctors Surgery in Long Street, Cerne Abbas) Bar and Hog Roast |
Anthony Sargeant 01300341102 07966187121 |
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| June 21-22, 2008 | Open Gardens. Cerne Abbas was the first village in England to open private gardens to the public for a special weekend. The tradition continues and more than 20 gardens are open each year. There are also plant sales and garden teas. | BobFoulser |
| TBA | Village Cricket Match. The Cerne Abbas Cricket team plays the best that the village can offer as competition. An important event in the village year with teas and prizes to round out the afternoon. | Edward Gallia 01300 341833 |
| July 12 | Church Fete held in the grounds of the Vicarage. A huge range of things to buy, food to eat, tea on the lawn, plants for sale and entertainments | David Evans 01300 341227 |
| TBA | Paper Tigers Cricket Match. An all day match held annually since 1983. Cerne Abbas is challenged by a team of barristers and solicitors who originally trained or worked together | Edward Gallia 01300 341833 |
| June 26-29, 2008 | Cerne Abbas Music Festival. The internationally known Gaudier Ensemble come to Cerne Abbas to perform a range of contemporary and classical works in St Mary's Church. |
Jill Warren 01300 341518 |
| August 9, 2008 | Cerne Abbas Horticultural Show. There are many excellent gardeners in Cerne Abbas and the competition for the many prizes is intense. |
Jill Warren 01300 341 518 |
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