Day: 23 August 2020

Trough Filled At Bernards’ Place

Earlier this afternoon, the large trough at Bernards’ Place was filled up with 4 tons of soil by village resident and Councillor, David Leader with the invaluable help of Daren and village residents Kyle, Morgan & Harry.  All the the soil was transferred from the top end of the park by the Comrades Hall where a big clearing project took place on July 26th.
They all gave their Sunday time voluntarily – many thanks to them all!

The trough is now awaiting the attention and care of village resident Ruth from Fullers to make it lush and pretty.

* Please also notice the new gate which was made and erected by Malcolm Heaver 🙂 *

‘Broadwindsor #Dorset #Village #Community #Volunteers #Flowers #Heavers #SocialDistancing #StaySafe

 

Apply to Build a Tiny Home with Wessex Community Assets

Wessex Community Assets is working with partners in West Dorset to offer a free training programme this autumn. The course will introduce participants to sustainable construction, and basic timber and carpentry skills, through the building of a ‘tiny house’.

The project coordinator, Tim Crabtree, of WCA is excited to be inviting 14 Dorset-based people to join the course: “Participants will work with six other trainees on one of two five-day courses, and also attend three one-day sessions where they will learn additional skills as well as receiving advice on future training, employment, or business start-up opportunities.”

The course will be made up of two cohorts, taking part in the build from either Monday 21st September – Friday 25th September, or Monday 28th September – Friday 2nd October.
By the end of the course participants will have explored all the basic elements of creating a tiny house, including:

  • Basic building design and understanding the advantages of different layouts
  • An introduction to timber growing and selection for construction uses
  • Building a simple stud frame for a building approx 2.55m x 5m.
  • Building a roof
  • Cladding and insulating the walls
  • Installing windows and doors
  • Using hand tools safely and working as a team.

Following the Tiny House course, participants will be supported to explore options for further training in construction and carpentry, or advised on possible employment opportunities.

To apply, please complete the form HERE by noon on Tuesday 1st September. To apply, you must live within Dorset (this includes Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole).
For further information and eligibility, contact Tim Crabtree on tim.crabtree@wessexca.co.uk.
For media enquiries or comment, contact hannah@stirtoaction.com.

#Broadwindsor #WestDorset #WCA #LearnSkills #Construction #Carpentry #SocialDistancing #StaySafe

 

Hire UK Hive Mind for a Micro Covid-safe Show Outdoors

Do you want a novel free gig / event coming to you? Andrew Wilkinson is trying to bring something fun to the UK before it gets too cold with UK Hive Mind.

UKHive TruckHe is on the road with their Olivia Dean yellow 3.5t truck gig around the UK between now and October to do “Micro Covid-safe Shows“.
No location is too odd. This is the tour for strange locations. Beach bar to Glamping Site.

The performing artist is Olivia Dean and you can listen to her music on Spotify HERE.

Do you have a location for that would suit?
Do you know a cafe / bar / local business / glamping site / community centre / beauty spot / hotel they should park up in?
Do you know someone who would like a free fun gig at their shop / cafe / garden centre?

They are totally self contained, and proclaim a super fast setup time.
All they need is a large parking space and a location where there would be some footfall.

In the first instance, please contact Andrew Wilkinson by email: wilkie@sinclairwilkinson.com

“Any help to promote UK Hive Mind would be massively appreciated. Please share this post if you can.” – Andrew Wilkinson

#Broadwindsor #WestDorset #UKHiveMind #CovidSafe #Location #Venue #Gig #OpenAir