A mobile coronavirus testing site has returned to West Bay.
It will be at West Bay Road car park until Wednesday, August 26th.
Anyone with coronavirus symptons are urged to book a test.
To book, please visit HERE.
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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF B3162 LAYMORE, WINSHAM
DORSET COUNCIL has issued a Notice under Section 14 [2] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along B3162 Laymore, Winsham between HIGHER Laymore Farm Access Road and Oathill Lane (in both directions), a distance of approximately 970 metres. The Notice is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise likelihood of danger to highway users.
It will come into operation between 09:30 to 15:30 on 25th August 2020 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 27th August 2020.
This is to enable BT safe access to carry out works to restore customers out of service.
The alternative vehicular route, which will be sign posted is indicated by the blue line on the map above.
For further information: about the work being undertaken call Sunbelt Rentals agents on behalf of BT on 0370 050 0792, concerning this Notice call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020 or email trafficteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events
21st August 2020
JOHN SELLGREN, Executive Director of Place, Dorset Council, South Walks House, Dorchester DT1 1UZ. Any person who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the Notice will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1000.
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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 🙂 *
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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:
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.
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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.
He 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
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The Stableyard Restaurant at Redlands Yard in Broadwindsor are tempting customers old and new with a delicious special offer on discounted and free cake!
If you book a table for Sunday lunch in the restaurant – you’ll get a pudding half price, Roast Beef, Chicken, Pork or a Vegetarian option available or want to eat at home, order a takeaway and still receive a half price pudding (telephone pre orders and collection only).
Going in for Breakfast? If so, order a large breakfast (pictured) 😋 which includes a choice of white or brown toast AND a pot of their breakfast tea or a cup coffee and you can take home ANY 1 slice of their delicious range of cakes for afternoon tea…for FREE! 😊
Available from 9AM until 11AM.
Telephone: (01308) 868362
Email: hello@stableyardrestaurant.co.uk
#Broadwindsor #WestDorset #TheStableyardRestaurant #RedlandsYard #EatCake #SocialDistancing #StaySafe
You’d normally have to travel to Bournemouth to see their annual 3 day Air Festival, but in keeping with us all adapting to things not being normal, the 13th Air Festival this year is a virtual event, streaming live over the 3 days, starting today.
Broadcasting online and via social media platforms, the Virtual Air Festival 2020 will be live Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August from Europe’s largest VR Centre with support from Live TV.
Free to view, all you need to enjoy this Air Festival in 2020 is an internet connection, and the Virtual Air video stream which you can connect to HERE.
You can also watch via Facebook live HERE and on
Love Bournemouth YouTube Channel, details of which are online HERE.
Entertainment will have hourly themes including Friday’s Royal Navy, Night Air and Air Festival Celebrations, Saturday’s Royal Air Force hour, the Red Arrows and Festival Fun and Sunday’s Daredevil Flying, Vintage Hour and a not to be missed Army slot.
FRIDAY – starts approx. 3pm
Fancy dress Friday – get your best flying outfit on, dress as a tank or an aircraft! Send your pics in to them via their Facebook page HERE.
3pm Welcome – ‘doors to manual…lets take off!’
4pm Royal Navy hour – aircraft carriers, STEM, interviews and cheesy hammy eggy!
5pm Celebrate the Air Festival
6pm Night Air – flying, fireworks and where it all began
SATURDAY – starts approx. 1pm
Super Saturday!
1pm Welcome aboard
2pm RAF Hour – presenting a virtual village experience
3pm Red Arrows – STEM, engineering, interviews, tours and more
4pm Festival Fun – craft, interviews and competitions
5pm Night Air – music and displays
SUNDAY – Starts approx. 12noon
12pm Daredevil flying hour – hold on to your stomach!
1pm Vintage hour – dancing, cars and flying
2pm Army hour – tanks, tours and terrific fun
3pm Into land…..
The Air Festival dates for 2021 have been confirmed as 2nd – 5th September.
Centre VR in Bournemouth use the very best virtual reality equipment in the largest centre with the most stations in the UK.
They have over 120 titles available, including unique multiplayer experiences. Driving and flying simulators may also be available at times. Find out more on their website HERE.
#Broadwindsor #Dorset #BournemouthAirFestival #CentreVR #RoyalNavy #RAF #Army #RedArrows #VintageAircraft #StaySafe
An anguished plea has come from village resident, Adrian Gray who resides at The Hayes, opposite Common Water Lane in Broadwindsor:
“Please can those who walk their dogs along the private track in front of my property at The Hayes please stop doing so.
I understand that the public path by the church is overgrown but since you have now taken to throwing your bagged up dog mess into my front garden, I really don’t think I should put up with your trespass anymore.”
PLEASE, PLEASE – BE A RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER!
You can report dog fouling directly to the department at Dorset County Council online HERE. A dog warden may then contact you and/or visit the area to assess how severe the problem is and take the appropriate action to deal with the problem. However, local councillor David Leader has asked if you have any information on dog fouling to contact him on: 01308 868274 or 07867 608652.
#Broadwindsor #WestDorset #Dogfouling #BagItBinIt #BeResponsible #StaySafe
The Broadwindsor’s Comrades Hall 100 Club draw will next take place on Tuesday 1st Sept @ 11am in Comrades Hall. Thank you Joyce for the information.
The Post Office Outreach service from Crewkerne will also be there 10am – 12.30pm.
#Broadwindsor #Dorset #StaySafe #SocialDistancing #100Club #ComradesHall #CrewkernePostOffice #PostOfficeOutreach #Community
“We apologise that some customers in your area will have their power isolated from 18:30-19:30 this evening in order to carry out emergency works.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, Western Power Distribution”
