Local Amenities and Newsletters 

St Bartholomews Church

The village is lucky to have a unique and very beautiful church, St Bartholomews, which epitomises the ethos of the village itself. Small, homely, welcoming and at the very heart of the community, special quarterly events are held to celebrate the spirit and benefits of living within the Parish with participation from a wide section of the community. 

Village Hall 
The hall has recently been renovated to a high standard and can be rented out at a very reasonable cost. The current charges for hire (2020) 

To book the hall please send an email providing details of requested date/time to: r.smith59@btinternet.com or telephone 01747811796

Valley Views 

Local Facilities

Local Schools

• Fontmell Magna Under Fives Pre-School has been established in the village for over 30 years. They care for children aged 2.9 - 5 years, and are located in Fontmell Magna Village Hall. 
  
  
• St. Andrew's Primary School is located on West Street, in Fontmell Magna. 
  

•  Shaftesbury School is a voluntary controlled school for children aged 11-18 set high above the Blackmore Vale on the edge of the ancient and picturesque town of Shaftesbury

Bus Timetables - The local bus service (83) runs between Shaftesbury, Blandford and Wimborne. Connections to other destinations can be made at those towns.

Activity Groups

S.W.I.M. Womens Institute - Part of the National Womens Institution (WI), the group includes residents from both Sutton Waldron and Iwerne Minster. 
Meets Monthly 

Sutton Waldron Film Nights 
No charges are made for attending these film nights although donations are always welcome to offset the cost of wine/coffee provided. 

Unfinished Objects - An informal group to have a chat whilst swopping advice on craftwork, sewing, knitting etc. 
Monthly 2-4pm