run in or from the village. Most of those of working age however, commute elsewhere in Dorset for their work, chiefly to Poole and Bournemouth. Sport and recreation There is a cricket club in the village. For children there are Beavers, Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, an Army Cadet Force Detachment and a Youth Parish Council. Lytchett Matravers Detachment (The Rifles), Dorset Army Cadet Force, is located opposite the Chequers Inn. The current centre was opened in September 1995, and is to this day home to a successful ACF unit. The monthly Parish Magazine includes articles on the activities of 12 clubs and societies in the village. For many years, the village has held a traditional carnival in June. Twinning The village is twinned with the French village of Les Pieux, from Cherbourg. References Further reading External links Lytchett Matravers Parish Council Lytchett Matravers Online Civil parishes in Dorset Villages in Dorset