Month: December 2020

Local Celebrity Chefs

Lesley Waters:

Born in London in 1960 and before becoming freelance, Lesley Waters, now aged 60yrs, worked at Pru Leith’s restaurant where she was promoted to senior chef and left with the position of Head Tutor of Leith’s School of Food & Wine.  Lesley started in television in 1989, regularly appearing in ‘Ready,Steady,Cook‘, ‘Can’t Cook, Won’t Cook‘ and ‘Great Food Live’.

From her her home in Halstock, a stunningly renovated 18th Century Farm, where she lives with her husband Tim and their two children, Lesley runs her Cookery School teaching all the classes herself and using local ingredients.  Lesley is also author of several Cookery Books.

Michael Hix:

Drive just 7 miles to the coast and you’ll find Mark Hix’s Kitchen Table. Join Mark at his Charmouth home where he will demonstrate and cook a stunning array of dishes based on the best of the season’s ingredients. There will be plenty of time to steal tips from Mark as he creates a British seasonal feast in front of your eyes which is then served as part of a four-course lunch with wines to match each course.
Even closer in Corscombe, Mark has just opened at the Fox Inn.

Matt Follas:

Masterchef winner in 2009, Matt opened his first restaurant The Wild Garlic in the 16th century toll house on Beaminster’s main square. He then moved onto opening the Bramble Cafe & Deli in Poundbury, Dorchester with his wife Amanda in 2016. This was sold in August 2020.
Matt’s new venture in Sherborne, Dorset and at the time of publishing, is yet to be named.

 

Harriet Mansell:

Harriet opened her first restaurant, called Robin Wylde, which is in a former ceramics shop on Silver Street, Lyme Regis on October 28th 2020.  Her menu will feature foraged food and local products.
Harriet has worked around the world in renowned restaurants and Michelin star kitchens, including cooking for the Qatari Royal Family in the Seychelles and the Murdoch family in the Caribbean.
The restaurant will be able to seat 32 people, however due to social distancing restrictions it will initially operate with a reduced capacity of 20 covers.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall:

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Hugh established River Cottage HQ in Dorset in 2004, and the operation is now based at Park Farm near Axminster in Devon. He has published numerous books, led several campaigns and activist shows as well as ‘mind the shop’ in Axminster.  “We will be doing all we can to help keep you well-fed and in touch with all the River Cottage activities both on and off-line. As ever, please do keep an eye on our social media where we will be regularly sharing recipes and information.”

 

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Report All Scams To Action Fraud

Earlier today, a village resident received a telephone call from a withheld number.  It was a male stating that he was Detective Sergeant Thomas from Southampton Police.  They had allegedly arrested and were holding a woman in Southampton with the same name as our resident, giving the same address. The woman, who was also claiming to be a niece of the resident, added some fragmented details of the resident’s living situation. The Sergeant gave his badge number of: 4416BA and a crime reference number.  Our resident was then instructed to telephone her bank, using the number on the back of her bank card.  As it would happen, our resident had already done some online banking that morning and knew that her affairs were in order. The Sergeant insisted that it was important this was done, that he would hang up, ending the telephone call and call back in 15 minutes.  He also made a comment that the person they arrested was male.  When it was pointed out to him that he initially said they had arrested a female, he hung up and did not call back.

Our resident then contacted Southampton Police giving them the details of what had happened.  Sadly, not an uncommon occurrence.  Somehow, the scammers keep the line open for when you call your bank.  They then overhear you confirming your bank details and passwords to your bank – giving them easier access to steal from your account.  The advice given by Southampton Police was to report the incident to Action Fraud.

Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime where you should report fraud if you have been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber crime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can report as a Guest but if you register, you can:

  • Save and resume a partially completed report
  • Track progress of your report
  • Add information to your report
  • Call them to discuss your report
  • Receive an update by email

If you are a victim of any scam – report it HERE.

You can talk to their fraud and cybercrime specialists by calling 0300 123 2040.

 

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Broadwindsor Community Film Club

Films are being resumed for Film Club Members only from Sunday 13th December 2020.

This Sunday:

Starring Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton, The Personal History of David Copperfield is a modern take on Charles Dickens’s classic tale of a young orphan who is able to triumph over many obstacles.

  • Film starts at 2.30pm.
  • No fee for members. Guests not permitted.
  • No refreshments will be served but you are welcome to bring your own.
  • Seating is marked out to adhere to Covid-19 regulations and social distancing.
  • Seating is limited to 30 people.
  • Please wear your mask when entering the hall.

It’s only £20/year (£15 if you’re over 65 yrs.) to join Broadwindsor’s Film Club.

Please contact:
Ian Butcher on  01308 867644 or
Margaret Wing on: 01308 867252.

 

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Christmas Bin Collections

Dorset Council does not collect real Christmas trees at the kerbside.

If you buy a real Christmas tree there are options for what to do once you’ve finished with it and removed all its decorations:

  • If you have a garden waste collection, you can cut your real tree into small pieces and put it in your garden waste bin
  • Real Christmas trees can be taken to your local Household Recycling Centre and placed in the garden waste container for composting, free of charge.

Dorset Council are also asking residents to consider more eco-friendly options such as home composting, or buying a rooted tree that can be kept in the garden until next year.

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Fullers Lockdown Bowls Championship On Sunday 27th December

On Sunday, 27th December on the lawn of 13 Fullers in Broadwindsor starting around 11.30am/12noon, there is a very serious competition taking place.

About four months ago, during Lockdown, three residents of Fullers were so bored, they decided to play a game of bowls on a sunny Sunday afternoon and enjoyed a small barbecue of chicken and burgers on one of their lawns.  They so enjoyed their afternoon, they decided to do the same the following week. They have now been playing each Sunday and maintaining the chosen lawn for almost four months, religiously whatever the weather.

The three individuals competing are Mike Steer a.k.a. Slammer, Peter Davies a.k.a. Hartley’s & Steve Kylie a.k.a. Slick. all residents of Fullers.
They are competing for the trophies shown. The one on the left is for the winner.  The one on the right is for the runner-up.  The one in the centre is for the Woody champion.  The Woody trophy will be awarded to the unfortunate individual who hits the blocks of wood in the centre of their lawn (an addition to make it a bit more interesting) the most times.  Trophies will be awarded after play, prior to their barbecue by Web Mistress, Wendy Shields.

Fullers Lockdown Bowlers
From Right to Left: Mike Steer, Peter Davies & Steve Kylie.

Peter Davies assured that “Even if there’s six inches of snow, we’ll clear the lawn and play! It’s a bit of good fun.”

Spectators are welcome 🙂 Their match is expected to last 90-120 minutes.

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Community Help Needed Next Sunday 13th December From 9am

If you are able, please help to form a work party
at the Comrades’ Hall in Bernards’ Place, Broadwindsor.

THE WORK INVOLVES TACKLING THE OVERGROWN HEDGE BETWEEN
THE CAR PARK AND THE CHURCH YARD
PRIOR TO TREE WORK COMMENCING ON MONDAY 14TH

YOUR HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED AT THE CAR PARK MAKING A 9AM START

It is expected that the work will take a couple of hours depending on how many dedicated workers come forward.

All will remain socially distanced and comply with other Covid advice, although being outside will provide a better position.

Please contact David Leader on 01308 868275 or 07867 608652.

 

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Free Range Eggs From Hursey Chickens

One of the local places you can enjoy fresh, free range eggs is from the Curtis’ at Moorlands in Hursey.  There is a table outside their property which is the last bungalow on the right.

Alison Curtis also takes her boxes of eggs to the Comrades’ Hall when the Post Office Outreach service is there on Tuesdays and Fridays.

  • Boxes of 6 eggs £1.25 each
  • Trays available on request

 Please direct any further enquiries to: 01308 868711

 

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Sophia’s Choice are Retail Winners

Sophia’s Choice in Redlands Yard have won  ‘Best Independent Natural Health & Beauty Retailer 2020‘ in the Southern Enterprise Awards.
 SME is a Small or Medium-sized Enterprise. Typically, they are defined as having fewer than 250 employees.
SME News was first launched in 2017 making it one of AI Global Media’s newer publications.  SME News is a quarterly magazine circulated to just over 100,000 recipients. The publication seeks to inform, entertain, influence and endorse the start-up and SME business culture in the UK.  Their flagship awards programme UK Enterprise Awards launched in 2017 and has rapidly become a programme that SMEs across the UK are keen to be a part of.
Charlie at Sophia’s Choice commented: “After a rather mixed year with a lot of upheaval, it is wonderful to have been recognised in this way.  For many awards you tend to pay to enter, however this one you don’t. It’s done on merit and anyone can nominate you. The shortlist is then sent to an independent judging panel who make their decision.
As a small retailer I don’t always fit into other award categories as I don’t make the products I sell and many awards focus on this. So, to have been nominated and selected for an award based on merit makes this one even more special. It’s a great way to end 2020. Thank you SME News!“

Congratulations to Charlie & her team!

For the full list of this year’s winners, please Click HERE.

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Local Employment: Cleaner at Comrades’ Hall

The management committee at Broadwindsor’s Comrades’ Hall are seeking an additional part-time Cleaner who will be able to work with their existing cleaner as & when required and to provide holiday / sickness cover.

It is essential that you live in Broadwindsor area, this position will be on a ‘zero hours’ basis, the hourly rate to be agreed at interview with the Hall Committee.

Please contact Jacqui Sewell  on 01308 867145 for more details.

 

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Specials At The White Lion This Weekend

On the first weekend of the Tier 2 restrictions, there are a few places left for you to enjoy your substantial meal at The White Lion, Broadwindsor!

Vikki’s Special additions to their usual offerings this weekend are:

  • Faggots with Mash, Mushy Peas and Onion gravy. 
  • Homemade Fish Pie topped with Cheese Mash, Peas and Carrots. 
  • Homemade Lamb Rogan Josh with Rice. 
  • Homemade Chicken & Mushroom Pie with Mash, Peas and Carrots.

All at £8.50

Also available for a Takeaway pudding at £4.50, you could add:

  • BlackBerry & Apple Pie with Custard

For this weekend’s Sunday Lunch, you have a choice of Beef, Pork or Turkey.

Call 01308 867070 to book

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