Month: July 2020

Communion This Sunday

Rev. Jo - Pioneer PriestA message from Rev. Jo 🙂
“There will be a communion service at Broadwindsor Church this Sunday, 19 July, at the unusual time of 9.30am. Do please join us if you would like.
The church is socially distanced, with strict hygiene protocols in place. You will be asked to sanitise your hands on entry and exit, we will keep contact details for track and trace and the doors will be open to promote good air flow. So dress for a chilly church, even in July.
We would love to see you for worship at 9.30am.
Many thanks  Jo”

Rev. Jo is the Pioneer Priest for the Beaminster Area Team
and can be contacted on: 01308 867816

#Broadwindsor #BeaminsterTeamChurches #Communion #SundayWorship #BeKind #SocialDistancing #StaySafe

Dark Bear Cocktails Delivered To Your Door This Weekend

Dak Bear Cocktails

Dark Bear, based in East Street, Bridport had to close their doors due to Covid-19 in March 2020 as did everyone else.
They are currently offering canned cocktails to be delivered at your doorstep contact free.
There is no delivery squad – they are delivering themselves so delivery is limited. If you are outside our areas please email them for information .
You must be 18 to purchase alcohol in the UK.
Please drink responsibly

David Smith & Lloyd Brown set up DarkBear in March 2018.
With over 20 years Bar Experience between them it was time to make their own stamp on the industry. DarkBear is a dedicated rum bar with a range of over 100 different bottles of rum! A two time runner up best bar in the Observer Awards – they are certainly worth exploring.
Their cocktails start at £5 ranging up to £95 for a Large Party Pack with Gift Cards starting at £25

Delivering to Bridport, Beaminster and surrounding villages every Friday early evening (Dorchester and surrounding villages Saturday morning).

Order before 2pm on Thursday for Weekend Delivery or Collection

DarkBear Cocktails

#DarkBear #Cocktails #Rum #FreeDelivery #WestDorset #Broadwindsor #Bridport #Covid-19 #SocialDistancing #Party #Weekend #BeResponsible

 

Beaminster Times From Beaminster School

Beaminster School - Excellence For AllSchool’s Out For Summer at the end of this week and as pupils prepare for  their Summer Holidays, Beaminster School’s pupils have produced a summer edition of ‘Beaminster Times‘  – exploring Lockdown Life, reflecting on visits and experiences the pupils had earlier in 2020, prior to lockdown and provides information for those new Year 7’s starting in September to assist with their transition.  This includes the names and photographs of teachers and other staff they will encounter.
It also has the Autumn term dates starting on 3rd September, which are of course subject to change due to Government guidelines.
Download your copy of Beaminster times – Summer 2020 HERE.

Have A Safe & Happy Summer!

#Broadwindsor #BeaminsterSchool #SchoolsOut #BeSafe #BeKind #EndOfTerm #Beaminster Times #SummerHolidays

 

Employment at Morrisons in Bridport

MorrisonsMorrisons in Bridport are looking for people to join their team.

They have a number of permanent and temporary vacancies available including:

• Home Delivery Pickers & Drivers
• Checkouts
• Meat and Bakery Packers
• Staff Canteen
• Deli Counter
• Grocery – Nights & Days

If you would be interested in any of these vacancies or would like more information, please apply online HERE.

#Broadwindsor #Dorset #Employment #Jobs #Bridport #Morrisons #Superstore #StaySafe #BeResponsible #SocialDistancing #WearAMask

Bridport Police Issue Reminder Re: Farming Land

Bridport PoliceHere is a follow up to Andrew Frampton‘s comments (original post HERE) on 4th July issued by Bridport Police earlier today:
“Over the last few weeks there have been an increased amount of issues around the area with footpath gates being left open, damaged or taken off the hinges. It is not known why, but please remember that if livestock are able to escape their field, particularly close to main roads, this can have very serious consequences.
I would also like to remind people that gates shouldn’t be climbed on/damaged for this reason, but also because it could result in criminal damage. There have also been reports of fires being lit and left unattended in woodlands around Beaminster. Please be aware that even if you think you have put fires out, in hot weather they can easily reignite and cause a lot of damage.
Please enjoy the Countryside we are lucky to have in this area and respect the work that people do to farm and preserve it.”

#Broadwindsor #Dorset #Police #Farmers #BeResponsible

Post Office today 10am – 12.30

Post Office

Just a reminder that the Post Office Outreach service is at the Comrades Hall today(Tuesday) as well as Fridays now.

10am – 12.30pm. Peter or John (from Crewkerne Post Office) will be pleased to help you 🙂

Please use the hand sanitiser and register your name at the entrance.

#Broadwindsor #StaySafe #SocialDistancing #PostOffice

Broadwindsor School’s Fun Run – Saturday 18th July

BW School Fun RunTo raise funds for new IT equipment at Broadwindsor school, the PTA are holding a Fun Run/Walk/Cycle this Saturday, 18th July – the challenge being to accomplish 100 miles in one day!
Their aim is to get the whole school to run 100 miles in one day, to raise much needed funds for the school and to kickstart their JustGiving page, which already excels their humble £200 target.
Message them through Facebook HERE for more information on how to be involved.

To donate to their JustGiving page – Click HERE 

Here is the PTA’s message:

Friends and family of Broadwindsor school,

We are a small rural village school and due to Covid-19 have been unable to do any fundraising since March. This means that the school is missing out of the much needed funds that the PTA would usually contribute in order to make purchases to support the children’s education. IT equipment is much needed by the school, and lockdown and remote working has shown this to be the case even more so.

All the children have so missed being with their friends at school, and missed some exciting events including sports day! We therefore thought it would be a good idea to bring the whole school community together by completing a fun run on the 18th July. Children will be running/walking/cycling their chosen route to see how far we can go as a whole school community. Between all of us, the aim is to get to 100 miles! Any sponsorship would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for all your support.

To donate to their JustGiving page – Click HERE 

#Broadwindsor #PrimarySchool #WestDorset #Community #Fundraising #JustGiving #FunRun #FunWalk #FunCycle #FunFunFun #StaySafe #SocialDistancing

 

Fresh Eggs Daily

Fresh EggsLiving where we do, many of us know where farmers and others leave their fresh eggs out on a daily basis.  There’s Chris Sewell at Manor Farm up Common Water Lane,  there’s the Curtis’ Moorelands Farm down at Hursey and Alison Curtis brings her eggs into the Comrades Hall when the Post Office services are there.
Now we also have Tina Samways at Little Court in Broadwindsor who offers:

  • Chicken eggs various colours and sizes, laid daily by our ladies who are very well loved and looked after.
  • £1 per half dozen
  • Please note we do sell out quite fast so it will be on a first come first served basis.

Message Tina through her Facebook Page HERE to place an order.

#Broadwindsor #StaySafe #SocialDistancing #FreshEggs #CheerfulChickens

 

Rail to Refuge for those Fleeing Domestic Abuse

Rail To RefugeIn April, Broadwindsor.org posted that since Lockdown, calls re: domestic abuse had increased by 50%.  There has been a huge increase in demand for Women’s Aid services and in March the Rail Delivery Group were quick to respond to women’s needs and launched a temporary, nationwide scheme, ‘Rail to Refuge’.
Women escaping domestic abuse are usually advised to seek refuge services far away from their perpetrator. However, for many women, raising the cash to pay for a train ticket can be very difficult. This is especially true for women experiencing economic abuse, who may have no access to cash.

It’s certainly worth mentioning:
“Covid-19 does not cause domestic abuse, only abusers are responsible for their actions.”

How does the scheme work?

  1. A survivor reaches out for support to Women’s Aid*.
  2. Once a refuge vacancy has been confirmed, the survivor will be informed.
  3. Now that the survivor has a confirmed refuge space, the refuge can book a ticket for the survivor so they can travel for free.
  4. After booking the ticket, the refuge can send the ticket and collection details to the survivor via a mobile phone. The survivor can then pick the ticket up from the station using any debit or credit card; they can travel like normal, on a normal ticket, without having to declare the ticket was free or that they are fleeing from domestic abuse.
  5. After Lockdown, Rail to Refuge will continue on Southeastern and Great Western Rail networks.

    *Their LIVE CHAT operates:
    Monday to Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm,
    Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-12:00pm
    or you can email them on: helpline@womensaid.org.uk. (They say they will respond to your email within 5 working days).

Domestic abuse isn’t always physical, but it is always abuse and just as high risk as physical violence. To read more on what constitutes Domestic Abuse – Click HERE.

If you need to talk to someone – the following support is available by telephone:

National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 – www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ (run by Refuge)
The Men’s Advice Line, for male domestic abuse survivors – 0808 801 0327 (run by Respect)
The Mix, free information and support for under 25s in the UK – 0808 808 4994
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428 (run by Galop)
Samaritans (24/7 service) – 116 123

Samaritans - 116 123

#StaySafe #SocialDistancing #RailToRefuge #WomensAid #DomesticAbuse

 

 

The Change in TV Licences for those aged over 75yrs.

TV LicencesThere are approximately 4.5 million people in the UK benefit from free TV licences by being over the age of 75.  This has been in place since Nov. 2000.  Now, changes to the over 75 TV licence will come into effect from 1st August 2020.

** No one will be expected to pay for a new licence until they have been contacted by a letter from TV Licensing and either claimed a free licence or agreed a payment plan. For now, if you are over 75 ignore any emails or letters you receive asking you to pay your TV licence as they may be a scam. **

Under the new scheme, anyone aged 75 or over receiving Pension Credit will be eligible to apply for a free TV Licence, paid for by the BBC. Pension Credit can be in the name of the licence holder, or in their partner’s name if they are a couple living at the same address.
If Pension Credit is not received – either in the licence holder’s name or their partner’s name if they are a couple – the TV Licence will need to be paid for.

If you already have a free over 75 licence you will be covered until 31 July 2020. You don’t need to do anything just yet. They will be writing to all free over 75 licence holders from early August to let you know how you may be affected and what you will need to do next.

Applying now (if your birthday is before 1 August 2020).

To apply for a free over 75 TV Licence to cover you until 31 July 2020, please have the following details ready:

  • Your date of birth
  • National Insurance number
  • Name and address including postcode
  • Current TV Licence number

You will get a short-term licence to cover you until your 75th birthday. This lets you pay for the months you have left until you turn 75. You’ll then receive a free over 75 licence to cover you until 31 July 2020.

If you’re already 75, or will turn 75 before 1 August 2020, you can apply for a free TV Licence to cover you up until 31 July 2020 using the form HERE.
You don’t automatically get a free over 75 TV Licence when you turn 75 – you must apply for one.

You can apply for a free over 75 TV Licence if you:

  • are the current licence holder,
  • want to transfer the licence into your name,
  • want to apply on behalf of a friend or relative

If there is more than one person aged 75 living at your address, one licence covers your household, regardless of who lives there. So only one of you needs to apply.

If you turn 75 on or after 1 August 2020 and you are not receiving Pension Credit, they will not be able to issue you a free licence under the new policy. Therefore, it is recommended that you continue paying for the licence you currently have, rather than getting a short-term licence.

AgeUK handed in 634.334 signatures in their petition to save free TV licences.  You can still object by writing to West Dorset’s MP, Chris Loder at chris.loder.mp@parliament.uk or messaging him through his Facebook page HERE or Tweet him a message on Twitter HERE

#StaySafe #SocialDistancing #WestDorset #TVLicence #Over75 #ChrisLoderMP