Police and Crime Commissioner Election – Thursday 6th May

A Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is responsible for policing across the county (covering both the Dorset Council and BCP Council areas). Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are elected every four years. The last election was in May 2016, with the elections that were due to be held in May 2020 being postponed by 12 months to 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the next PCC term will be three years.

The incumbent PCC, Martyn Underhill, has announced his retirement and is not seeking re-election.

Elections for PCCs are taking place on Thursday, 6th May 2021 in England. You have one week left to apply to vote via proxy (allocating someone you trust to vote on your behalf), Click HERE.
If voting in person, the three polling districts in the Broadwindsor Parish Council area will be :

MAR2 – Comrades Hall, Broadwindsor
MAR3 – Village Hall, Drimpton
MAR4 – Village Hall, Blackdown

The role of the Police and Crime Commissioner is to be the voice of the people and hold the police to account. They are responsible for the totality of policing.

The PCC aims to cut crime and deliver an effective and efficient police service within their force area.

The PCC has been elected by the public to hold Chief Constables and the force to account, effectively making the police answerable to the communities they serve.

The PCC ensures community needs are met as effectively as possible, and are improving local relationships through building confidence and restoring trust. They work in partnership across a range of agencies at local and national level to ensure there is a unified approach to preventing and reducing crime.

Under the terms of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, the PCC must:

secure an efficient and effective police for their area;
appoint the Chief Constable, hold them to account for running the force, and if necessary dismiss them;
set the police and crime objectives for their area through a police and crime plan;
set the force budget and determine the precept;
contribute to the national and international policing capabilities set out by the Home Secretary; and
bring together community safety and criminal justice partners, to make sure local priorities are joined up.

The Candidates:

Patrick Canavan – Labour and Co-operative Party.
Dan Hardy – Independent.
Mark Andrew Robson – Liberal Democrats.
Claire Seymour – Green Party.
David Sidwick – The Conservative Party Candidate

Download the Pdf document containing all the candidates’ election statements & contact details HERE.

Thursday, 6 May 2021: Election day
Friday, 7 May 2021: Count and declaration of result
Wednesday, 12 May 2021: Term of incumbent PCC ceases
Thursday, 13 May 2021: Newly elected PCC takes office

Graham Farrant is the Police Area Returning Officer responsible for coordinating the election and announcing the result in Dorset. He can be contacted at: Elections Office, BCP Council, Town Hall, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6DY. Email: candidates.agents@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.

The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) is a company limited by guarantee providing a range of services to Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs), including:

information on national policing policy and legislation;
support on the development of PCC policy, and to influence national policy decisions;
facilitation of PCC’s membership of national governance structures, including the College of Policing, the National Crime Agency, the Police ICT Company and other national police bodies;
assistance in helping PCCs collaborate to share practice, procure services and identify ways to achieve efficiencies by working together.

All 41 PCCs are members of the APCC, as are the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (overseeing the Metropolitan Police), and the governing bodies that oversee:

the British Transport Police;
the Civil Nuclear Constabulary;
the Ministry of Defence Police;
the City of London Police.

PCCs are expected to adhere to the Seven Principles of Public Life, as determined and published by the Nolan Committee – the ‘Nolan Principles‘ (Click HERE). Each PCC publishes their own Code of Conduct but the APCC has drawn up an ethical framework (Click HERE), which was led and developed by Police and Crime Commissioners themselves and which includes a template Code for PCCs to adopt if they wish.

Are you registered to vote?

If you need to register to vote (this might be because you have recently moved to a new address) you can register to vote online – Click HERE. (Note: to vote in this PCC election, you would need to have done this before midnight on Monday 19 April. You can still register for future elections.)

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Vikki’s Specials At The White Lion This Week

From Thursday evening through to Saturday evening, in addition to their usual menu (below), this week you can pre-order the following from Vikki’s kitchen:

Homemade Salmon and Broccoli Pie with Fresh Vegetables, Mash or Chips.
Homemade Turkey Curry with Basmati rice (Gluten Free).
Steak and Kidney Suet Pudding with Fresh Vegetables, Mash or Chips.

For dessert…

Chocolate Orange Cheesecake with cream @ £4.00 (Limited supply!)

For Sunday Lunch:

There is a choice of Roast Beef or Roast Turkey.
all served with their accompaniments @ £8.50.

Please pre-order by 5pm Saturday.
Please collect between 12 noon – 2.00pm.

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Local Employment: New Inn, Stoke Abbott

Th New Inn at Stoke Abbott are looking for the right person to compliment their small friendly team.

A small village inn, with a good reputation for great home cooked food – they would like someone to help them build on that.

Do you need extra hours?
Do you enjoy meeting new people?
Have you a great personality?
Do you enjoy working hard to ensure your guests have a special experience?

If you’ve answered yes to all, then give us a call.

Experience is not essential, but you must be confident, reliable and hard working. Over 16’s only.

Duties will include:

Taking orders
Talking to customers
Serving meals
Clearing tables
Cash handling.

They offer:

Good rates of pay
Holiday pay
Share of tips.

Must have access to transport due to their location.

Call 01308 868333 or message the through their Facebook page HERE.

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Prout Project Almost At Target – Please Donate

At the time of publishing, the Prout Bridge Project have reached over 3/4 of their £20,000 target with 12 days remaining 🙂

Their story has been highlighted this past week in both the Dorset Echo and the Bridport News. Please donate as this is an All or Nothing Fundraiser: if they don’t reach their target – they receive nothing – any donations received will have to be refunded.

Donations can be made on their Crowdfunder page HERE or Donations can also be made via cheque made out to Prout Bridge Project, or cash can be put in an envelope and put through the letterbox of Prout Bridge Project, 28 North Street, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3DY.

Thanks and appreciation went out from the manager of The Prout Bridge Project, Paula Tuff on social media on Saturday evening:

With reference to H.R.H. Prince Philip’s Duke of Edinburgh Award on the day of his funeral – “As the founder of the DofE, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh has assisted in transforming the lives of millions of young people, leaving a lasting legacy in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. We are proud to have supported young people achieve this award in the past, offering young people the chance to discover they can do anything, achieve anything and overcome anything life throws their way.“
To their friends & corporate partners at The Ollerod in Beaminster – “Thank you Sil and Chris for all your support, we are very grateful.“
Paula continued – “Today I want to mention two people who have been with our charity from the start & without whom we wouldn’t be here today, about to start a new exciting plan for the future. Joy and Mike – Thank you both for believing in the Prout Bridge Project.”

Read about the Project Bridge Project HERE.

Visit their Crowdfunding page HERE.

Visit the Prout Bridge Project’s Website HERE.

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Congratulations Drimpton FC

Drimpton Football Club (aka The Greens) were victorious today winning 3-2 against FC Barolo in the Quarter Finals of the Dorset Minor Cup.

Described by their manager, Andy Loudon as “a true game of 2 halves“, he summarised:

“A well below par first 45 minutes left the Greens with hard work to do against a strong Barolo team. A penalty and loose defending left Drimpton 2-0 down at half time.

A slight tactical change at half time and the Greens were soon back in the game after a surging run from Pav ended with a smart finish under the goalie. Throughout the game it was noted that the home goalie liked to stay high in his area and it would finally be exploited when Tim Hussey ran through and finished well from a tight angle. The home side ran out of ideas and didn’t like the Drimpton players snapping into tackles. The decisive goal came on the 75th minute mark. A goal ward shot from Adam Chant took a slight deflection pass the keeper. Despite some late pressure Drimpton held on to book their semi final slot.

Their manager continued- First half was a poor performance. We weren’t quick enough to the ball and were very slow when in possession. Second half we done everything right. Closed them down and got in their faces. A very, very good win against a very strong team who didn’t seem to know each other names! A very proud manager indeed. One of the best wins as a manager. Thank you all

”

To contact Drimpton FC telephone: 07376 890052 or message through their Facebook page HERE.

Good luck in the semi-finals!

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The Funeral Of Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh

Today at 3pm, taking place at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, is the funeral of H.R.H. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh who died peacefully at his home in Windsor Castle last Friday, 9th April. His death is being mourned across the world.

The photograph shown is one which our Queen shared last night, of the royal couple relaxing on the grass at the Coyles of Muick near the Aberdeenshire town of Ballater, close to the Queen’s private estate of Balmoral in the Scottish Highlands, taken by the Countess of Wessex in 2003.

Prince Philip was born on 10th June 1921, in Mon Repos, Corfu, Greece. His mother was Princess Alice of Battenberg and through his maternal lineage, Philip was a great-great-grandson of Queen Victoria. His father was Prince Andrew of Greece & Denmark.
In 1922, Philip’s uncle, King Constantine I of Greece, was forced to abdicate after the debacle of the Greco-Turkish War. Philip’s father, who was working in the army, was accused of treason. The family was forced into exile and left the Greek island on board HMS Calypso, a Royal Navy gunboat. Legend tells how then 18-month-old prince was carried in a makeshift cot fashioned out of an orange crate.
Philip attended the MacJannet American School before he was sent to the UK to study at the Cheam School. During the 1930s, he relocated to a school in Germany and then moved again to Scotland’s Gordonstoun School, founded by Jewish headmaster Kurt Hahn following the rise of the Nazi party. Philip then spent most of his youth in the UK.

Philip and Elizabeth were third cousins through different lines of their family trees. He first met our Queen when Philip was 13yrs old and the Princess Elizabeth was 8yrs. They both attended the 1934 wedding of Philip’s cousin Princess Marina, later Duchess of Kent, and Elizabeth’s uncle, Prince George, Duke of Kent. They were also both present at the coronation of George VI in 1937. It would be in the year of 1939 when his romance with Princess Elizabeth blossomed from a summer encounter at the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth. During World War II, he served in the British Navy. After extensive courting, Philip was invited to spend the Christmas of 1943 with the Royal Family at Windsor.

In the summer of 1946, Philip asked King George for his daughter’s hand in marriage after allegedly proposing to Princess Elizabeth first. To prepare for the announcement, Philip renounced his Greek and Danish royal titles, took on the surname Mountbatten from his mother’s family, adopted Anglicanism as a religion and in February 1947, Philip became a naturalised British subject, thus he became known as Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten.
The style of His Royal Highness was authorised shortly before his marriage on 20th November, 1947 at Westminster Abbey and he was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich, and made a Knight of the Garter. He married our Queen on 20th November 1947.

At the Queen’s coronation in 1953, they were joined on the balcony by a young Prince Charles and a younger Princess Anne.

Philip launched the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 1956, with a focus on youth achievement. He modelled his programme on Kurt Hahn’s four solutions to his “Six Declines of Modern Youth“. He played polo until 1971 and competed in carriage and boat racing, with piloting airplanes, oil painting and art collecting also among his hobbies. The DofE award now extends across 144 nations.

He was accorded by the Queen the style and title of a Prince of the United Kingdom in February 1957. Prince Philip was also the first member of the Royal Family to be interviewed on television: in May 1961 by Richard Dimbleby.

Many quotes and anecdotes have been published this week as Prince Philip was well known for his outspoken nature and controversial remarks. In honor of his 97th birthday, in 2019, the Daily Mirror published a list of “90 classic gaffes” that were attributed to Philip over the years.

To the President of Nigeria, who was in national dress, 2003: “You look like you’re ready for bed!”
When offered wine in Rome in 2000, he snapped: “I don’t care what kind it is, just get me a beer!”
When a man opens a car door for his wife, it’s either a new car or a new wife.
At a project to protect turtle doves in Anguilla in 1965, he said: “Cats kill far more birds than men. Why don’t you have a slogan: ‘Kill a cat and save a bird?’”
To a Scottish driving instructor, 1995: “How do you keep the natives off the booze long enough to pass the test?”
To Aboriginal leader William Brin, Queensland, 2002: “Do you still throw spears at each other?”
On Princess Anne, 1970: “If it doesn’t fart or eat hay, she isn’t interested.”
To the General Dental Council in 1960: “Dontopedalogy is the science of opening your mouth and putting your foot in it, which I’ve practised for many years.”
To nursing-home resident in a wheelchair, 2002: “Do people trip over you?”

Last Public emgagement — **Prince Philip’s last public engagement in August 2018, attending the Captain General’s Parade at Buckingham Palace.**

**Prince Philip was the longest-serving British consort in history. Made Prince Consort after he married Queen Elizabeth II in 1947, he became Britain’s longest-serving consort in 2009.**

The Earl Peel had overseen arrangements for the Duke’s funeral – known as Operation Forth Bridge. The Lord Chamberlain’s Office, led by the Queen’s Comptroller Lieutenant Colonel Michael Vernon, is tasked with the practical side of the day. In overall charge is Baron Parker who took up his new role on 1st April, following the Earl Peel’s retirement after more than 14 years in the post.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrived in the UK earlier this week from the USA. His wife, the Duchess of Sussex had been advised by her doctor to not travel because she is heavily pregnant.

The Prince worked on creating the bespoke Landrover Defender TD5 130 hearse for 16 years, starting in 2003. He designed the open top rear section where his coffin will rest, made to his exact specifications, including the rubber grips on silver metal pins known as the”stoppers” which prevent the coffin from moving. The Landrover also has matching green wheel hubs, a black front grille, a single cab and no registration plates.

Only 30 mourners are allowed to attend the service because of coronavirus restrictions. The procession route will be lined by personnel from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, The Highlanders, 4th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland and the Royal Air Force. Prince Charles, along with other members of the royal family, which will include three of Prince Philip’s German relatives, are set to walk in the procession. The Queen will join the procession to the chapel in the state Bentley, following behind the walking members of the Royal Family and staff.

Live coverage of Prince Philip’s ceremonial funeral service will be shown on most TV Channels from 12.30pm as well as being streamed and viewed on the internet and various apps. Prior to the service, at around 2.45 pm, there will be a ceremonial procession inside the grounds of Windsor Castle, also set to be televised.

The Royal Family is observing two weeks of mourning. R.I.P. Prince Philip.

Our prayers, thoughts and hearts go out to our Queen, Elizabeth II.

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Free Junior Cricket This Summer

Broadwindsor Cricket Club are participating in the free junior cricket on offer. They are providing a sporting opportunity for locals and school children to use in the summer holidays for coaching The local Girl Guides will also use it for a camping expedition this summer!

The link to register your child is at the foot of the page.

From April: Every Tuesday evening.
From May – September: Every Saturday morning.

All Stars:

All Stars Cricket provides a fantastic first experience for all children aged 5-8 years old where they’re guaranteed 8 weeks of jam-packed fun, activity and skills development. The programme is designed to introduce children to the sport, teaching them new skills, helping them make new friends and have a great time doing so.

Every child that registers will receive a backpack full of goodies. Your child’s pack will include:

Backpack
Cricket bat
Cricket ball
Personalised t-shirt with your child’s name
Early sign-ups will also receive a cap (new participants only)

All children returning to All Stars will receive a kit bag, a set of stumps, a new ball and a personalised t-shirt.

Children will learn fundamental movement skills including catching, throwing and batting. Soft balls and plastic bats are used by everyone and all participants are given their very own cricket bag full of everything they need to play the game.

Every child will earn stars in their own activity booklet that match the skills learned during the programme:

Batting – hitting a moving ball
Throwing – underarm and overarm
Catching – small and large balls
Bowling – overarm
Running – lots of movement
Teamwork – fun games with friends
Communication – the basics of cricket
Spirit of Cricket – how to respect others

Dynamos Cricket:

Dynamos Cricket provides a fantastic next step for all those graduating from All Stars Cricket and the perfect introduction for all 8-11 year-olds new to the sport!

Children will use soft balls and light wooden bats
Minimum of six 60-90 minute sessions
Introduction to game play through a countdown cricket match
New Balance personalised t-shirt with name and number
Valuable time with your kids – mums and dads are encouraged to take part too
Complementary digital app experience*
Exclusive access to Topps Cricket Attax cards
Safe and fully accredited

Sessions begin with a 5-10 minute warm-up to get the children moving and recapping on gross motor skills and basic ball handling.
The sessions continue with skill builders for 15 minutes, providing everything children need to play, particularly focusing on bowling, which can be the make-or-break element of any game of cricket! The session finishes with a game of countdown cricket that will take 30-45 minutes and give everyone a chance to participate in all elements of the game – batting, bowling and fielding.

*The Dynamos Cricket app, designed both for those who have never played cricket before, and those looking to build on what they already know, is packed full of amazing features for all children aged 8+ to enjoy. The skills videos and interactive quizzes provide lots of ways for children to get active – even with minimal space and equipment.

Register your child for either or both programmes HERE.

Click HERE for Broadwindsor Cricket Club’s 2021 Fixtures.

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Local Employment: HGV/LGV Drivers At Pattemores

Pattemores is proud to be a family business. Established 80 years ago, they specialise in ex farm milk collection and the transportation of bulk liquids for the Dairy Sector, incorporating Pattemores Dairy Ingredients and Pattemores Transport (Crewkerne) Ltd.

They are currently looking for Class 1 HGV/LGV drivers on both a casual and permanent basis for tanker work.

The job will involve working some weekends and include the collection of milk from farms around the area or delivery of bulk liquid dairy products to customers.

Experience of tanker work is not essential as training will be given.

For further information please telephone: 01460 72046 or email training@pattemores.com

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Large Cliff Fall At Seatown

Photographs of today’s massive cliff fall on Seatown Beach taken by James Loveridge.

Posting on social media:

James commented, “It was very odd to get down to the beach and see trees in the sea!“

The next photograph prompts the warning yet again – stay away from the edge! James warned: “Please be careful if you go and have a look, there were many very stupidly placed people sat on the beach, climbing across the rockfall to the beach on the other side and peering over the edge from the clifftop.”

Be careful people!

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Vikki’s Specials This Week – But Not For Much Longer

With great sadness, villagers are learning that Spike and Vikki at The White Lion pub have handed their notice in to Palmer’s Brewery.

Vikki posted the announcement on social media yesterday:

“It is with much sadness that we have to inform you that we have handed in our notice to the brewery and will be leaving the White Lion in the near future. There are many reasons for this hard decision ( financial, family , covid ). We would like to thank all of you who have supported us over the years, including Palmers, who have supported us 100% especially during covid. We will let you know more details as and when we have them.”

This will be a great loss to the community and although sad to be losing them, we wish them both every happiness for their future.

From Thursday evening through to Saturday evening, in addition to their usual menu (below), this week you can pre-order the following from Vikki’s kitchen:

Homemade Thai Red Prawn Curry with Basmati Rice.
Homemade Chicken Pie with Chips or Mash and Fresh Vegetables.#
Butcher’s Faggots with Onion Gravy, Mashed Potatoes and Garden or Mushy Peas .

For dessert…

Cappuccino Meringue Roulade with cream @ £4.00

For Sunday Lunch:

There is a choice of Roast Beef, Roast Turkey or Roast Lamb
all served with their accompaniments @ £8.50.

Please pre-order by 5pm Saturday.
Please collect between 12 noon – 2.00pm.

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Month: April 2021