Village Resident Presents Monthly Astronomy on Zoom

At 3pm on Wednesday, 14th April, many will be back in their workplace but there will be many others still at home. For those not at work, at 3pm, village resident, Peter Davies will be launching the first of his Zoom presentations: ‘ An Introduction to the basic principles of our Earth, Sun and planets‘.

Presentations will occur each month and progress through all aspects of time, space, distance and gravity. Ideal for beginners who want to know more than just the names of stars and constellations. The first session will take a look at the basics of how our solar system works in general starting with magnetic forces. The project is being funded by Magna.org.uk and supported by Broadwindsor.org. It will continue on a monthly basis for as long as there is interest.

Peter’s interest in astronomy began over 20 years ago after studying & working in electronics. “I’d like people to understand what they see when they look at an object in the night sky rather than looking at a pinpoint of light. The sessions really are for beginners and I’d advise to keep notes for reference for future sessions.” The sessions are 90 minutes each and Peter does recommend having a notepad and pen to take any notes. There will be a ten minute break during the session for refreshments. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions and/or discussion.

To listen/participate – you must first email: Lori.Lee@magna.org.uk to register your interest for Data Protection reasons.

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Councillor Simon Christopher’s Report – April 2021

Cllr. Simon Christopher delivered the following report at this evening’s Parish Council meeting:

Councillors

During the last month I have had further discussions with Dorset Council Highways officers re speed limits signage and speeding generally. This is an ongoing matter and will hopefully involve actual face to face discussions with officers in some Marshwood Vale ward villages This is dependent on officer time and when Covid Restrictions allow I have continued to press for improvements in broadband and mobile in discussions with officers portfolio holders and our MP I have also corresponded with local farmers and other business owners.

Dorset Council is considering appropriate action as result of the expected greater influx of tourists this summer. As this is a major task for the Council I will talk about this further at the Parish council meeting. With the increased use of footpaths there is concern about adherence to the Countryside Code and most importantly avoid circumstances where dogs chase and attack livestock . Livestock worrying may lead to dogs being shot.

We are seeing some fundamental change in farming with a re assessment on occasions of future farming directions and structures. The full impact of brexit and the gradual movement from basic payments will take some time to assess. Clearly some farmers are aware of the Defra Agricultural Transition plan published at the end of last year . We will see the support Defra provides for farmers change over the next 7 years with cuts to the basic payment ie area based scheme and the introduction of schemes to at least partially replace it. These are envisaged to include productivity schemes and the sustainable farming incentive in the short term and eventually Environmental Land Management scheme implementation from 2024.

It was been helpful to see HM Government this week commit itself to the importance of rural public transport especially buses. With the influx of visitors expected, subject to the relaxation of Covid restrictions of course, I am even more conscious of the importance of public transport.

The period for initial consultation in respect of the draft Dorset Council Local Plan has ended and I understand that there is satisfaction with the amount of interest shown and the number of responses received. If we do not have an up to date plan then there is the risk of developments being passed merely under the sustainable development criteria of the National Planning Policy Framework Dorset Council has set a budget to spend £312.4 million in the year ended 31 March 2022 ie outside of the dedicated schools grant.

It is envisaged that of this £312.4 million the majority will be spent on 2 statutory services £124.9 million will be spent on Adult social care and £52.8 million on Chidren’s social care.The budget will be funded by increasing council tax by just under 5% that is just under 2% increase in general Council Tax and just under 3 per cent to help fund adult social care – known as the adult social care precept. This equates to the rate for a band D Property increasing by £84.60 for the year or £1.62 per week. To fund the £312.4 million the majority of the funding is intended to be received in the form of £263.9 million from Council tax and £44.3 from retained business rates.

A few other points as Dorset Council looks to deliver services often in rural areas.

The percentage of income coming from business rates is relatively low compared to other local authorities while the percentage of the population aged over 65 is higher than any other unitary authority.

You may recall that in March 2020 the government published The Electrical Safety standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 which came into force on 1 June2020.The regulations apply to existing tenancies from. 1 April 2021. Covid regulations have made life particularly difficult for landlords in compliance matters and of course in terms of regulation.

I remind you of the Police and Crime Commissioner elections in May.

Councillor Simon Christopher
Dorset Councillor Marshwood Vale

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Broadwindsor Group Parish Council – Online Meeting Monday 12th April 2021

Broadwindsor Group Parish Council are meeting online using the Zoom platform at 7.30pm on Monday 12th April 2021. All are welcome to attend.

The full agenda is available to download HERE. Minutes of previous Group Parish Council meetings can be found online HERE

The meeting can be accessed HERE.
The Meeting ID: 13 8477 8938
Zoom is Free! – Sign Up and get it HERE.

This month Councillors are called upon to update their Disclosures of personal and prejudical Interests and Dispensations prior to the last meeting’s minutes being approved.
Any matters arising will be addressed.
Residents are then invited to give their views and ask questions of the Parish Council on issues on this Agenda. This will be followed by:

a. Report from Councillor Christopher, Dorset Council
b. Report from Dorset Police

This month’s Correspondance and Notices include a Request for a Grant from Bridport & District’s Citizens Advice and Chris Loder MP presents his views on a Proposed Dorset National Park.

In the Parish Council’s response to the Coronavirus – there will be a Call for Evidence: Local Authority Remote Meetings.

Accounts present a timetable for Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2020/2021 and seek to approve payments of an Annual grant of £1,800 to each of the Village Halls in Broadwindsor, Drimpton and Blackdown and to Broadwindsor Community Stores. The Town Clerk receives a 3 month Salary Adjustment of £930.06 and £53.63 is being requested by Cllr. Rowe for reimbursement of wildflower seeds. £1.80 is to be approved for HMRC (NI).

There is only one Planning Application for consultation:

WD/D/20/002187, Ellaway Cottage, Wood Farm, Wood Lane, Kittwhistle, DT8 3HG

Updates and Reports will be delivered by Broadwindsor Cricket Club; Climate Change Emergency Working Group; Footpaths Officer; Common Water Lane and BWGP Community Land Trust.

There is a Grass Cutting contract at Hursey Common Sports Field, a ‘Scoop the Poop‘ poster and Ongoing Maintenance Considerations for a new Footpath in Drimpton to be discussed.

Residents are invited to give their views and ask questions of the Parish Council on any outstanding issues on this Agenda or raise issues for future consideration.

The date of the next meeting will then be arranged.

The FRM Trust are then to approve a payment of £224 to Broadwindsor Group Parish Council for their Trust Administration.

The meeting will then close.

The press and public are invited to attend. Under the Openess of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014, members of the public may now film, photograph and make audio recordings of the proceedings of the formal Council meeting, though not, under current legislation, of the Public Participation session, as this is not part of the formal agenda of the meeting. Recording activity should be respectful to the conduct of the meeting and behavious that disrupts the meeting (such as oral commentary) will not be permitted. Any member of the public shall not speak for more than five minutes. A question asked by a member of the public during Public Participation shall not require a response or debate during the meeting though the Chairman may direct that a written response will be provided subsequent to the meeting.

There are 15 Elected Councillors – Click HERE to identify them.

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Businesses Reopening At Redlands Yard

Businesses at Redlands Yard have been excitedly posting on social media their reopening plans for next week. Opening days vary – please welcome them back by showing them your support and shopping local.

From Sara at The Foxy Cottage:

Opening on Wednesday, 14th April, The Foxy Cottage will be open Wednesday to Saturday 11am – 3pm throughout the month of April. Once the restaurant opens again on May 17th it will be back to Tuesday – Sunday 10.30am – 4pm. We have lots of new stock and can’t wait to open!

From Steph at Dimensions Hair Studio:

Opening on Monday, 12th April – I can’t tell you how excited we are to see you all pamper you all and make each and everyone of you smile, can I please remind you all that you MUST have a skin test before your colour app and it must be done at least 48hrs before your appointment these rules are insurance policy and therefore if you don’t have a skin test we can’t carry out your service. As far as we know rules are the same as before masks , hand sanitizing and space – we ask that you wait at the door when you arrive, make yourself known if we don’t see you and we will welcome you in as soon as we can

From Linda at The Stableyard Restaurant:

After a few rather challenging first months of 2021, The Stableyard Restaurant has taken the decision to open the outside eating and takeaways a little later than the 12th of April.

Due to the ever changing English weather, and the financial implications of a few rainy days in April may bring for dining outside we are going to open outside and takeaways on Wednesday 5th May, 11am – 3pm. We will be open for hot and cold drinks, yummy cakes and slices, sandwiches and toasties.

Then the restaurant will fully open on Tuesday 18th May 9.30am (as long as the Government allows)

I know that you are all looking forward to getting back out and myself and staff are looking forward to welcoming you back to the Stableyard Restaurant.

From Helen at Little Boutique In A Box:

Can’t wait to move forward! Opening Monday morning at 10am – 3pm with a few special offers and competitions too!

The Wobbly Cottage:

Having been open all throughout Lockdown, Rich and Dani are back from a week’s well earned break.

From Lisa at Earth Design:

Opening on Wednesday, 14th April, Earth Design will be open Wednesday to Saturday 11am – 3pm throughout the month of April and will update our hours again in May.

Toni at The Painted Nail:

Fantastic news!!

We can’t wait to see everyone! Our booking system is open but we will be contacting all clients this week. If you’d like to amend or book, pop us a message or book online at ThePaintedNail.co.uk

From Charlie at Sophia’s Choice:

It’s been a hard year to navigate and the past few months have been super tough, however brighter times are coming, and I’m so pleased to say I can now resume my holistic treatments which is fabulous news. From 19th April, the shop will be open 10am – 3pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. From Monday, 10th May, Holistic treatments will resume. So looking forward to welcoming you back to Sophia’s Choice Therapy Space and soothing all that stress, anxiety and those frayed nerves away.

From Clare at Gallery Of Makers:

Getting excited now … [The photo is] just a sample of some of the work already booked for our 2021 POP-UP.

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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 order the following from Vikki’s kitchen:

Homemade Steak Pie with Mash or Chips and Fresh Vegetables
Homemade Mushroom Stroganoff with Homemade Savoury Rice
Seabass, Lime and Ginger Fishcakes (gluten free) with Salad and Chips

For dessert…

Homemade Lemon Cheesecake with cream @ £4.00 😋

For Sunday Lunch:

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

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

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Comrades Hall AGM – Monday 26th April

Broadwindsor Comrades Hall AGM will be held on Monday 26 April, starting at 7 pm sharp, via Zoom. The first CHMC (Comrades Hall Management Committee) meeting will follow straight after, also via Zoom.

Membership of CHMC is open to all persons 16yrs and over. No previous experience is necessary just a desire to get involved with the Community to ensure that the village hall is there for all, for a long time to come.

We are currently exploring several major projects in the Hall and in the playground area Bernards’ Place. We have seen local people already start on these projects. More work will be necessary in the coming months so more Volunteers would be very welcome. Who knows, maybe your idea or expertise could be the one to help make these happen.

If you are interested in joining us please contact me for an application form.

I look forward to welcoming you onto the CHMC.

Dave Chumbley, Secretary
Comrades Hall Management Committee

Contact: 01308 868286 // 07805 421 888 // drchumbley@yahoo.com

Zoom is Free! – Sign Up and get it HERE.

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Happy Easter From The Heart

This beautiful photograph was taken by the owner of the hive. The beekeeper forgot to put the frames in which the bees collect honey, and the bees built their own architecture from the honeycomb, which takes into account natural ventilation, so that the air can flow freely and maintain a stable temperature. This is the heart.

The photograph was posted on social media by Ernesto Murguía

Happy Easter!

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CB3 Bus Timetable

The CB3 bus service is now operational, serving Broadwindsor and the surrounding villages.

Buses to Bridport will leave the Old Bakery at 10.45hrs and 17.49hrs.
Buses to Crewkerne will leave The White Lion at 09.51hrs, 13.02hrs, 14.50hrs & 19.04hrs.

All passengers are required to telephone the bus prior to their journey: 07716 643087#Broadwindsor,#Burstock,#Blackdown,#Hursey,#Kittwhistle,#Seaborough,#Drimpton,#Marshwood,#Mosterton,#Crewkerne,#Bridport,#Dorset,#CB3bus,#DorsetCouncil,#BWGPC,#WearYourMask,#SocialDistancing,#BeSafe,#StaySafe

Marshwood Vale Magazine Online – April 2021

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Prout Bridge Project CrowdFunding To Serve The Parish

Used by many children in the Parish, the Prout Bridge Project are fundraising on CrowdFunder to buy, kit out and staff an outreach vehicle – so that they can take the Prout Bridge Project out and about within Beaminster and the surrounding villages (including Broadwindsor, Drimpton, Marshwood, Mosterton and Salway Ash).

They have a £20,000 target which they are hoping to raise within the month of April 2021. This is an all or nothing campaign – if they don’t reach the target, they don’t get a penny & your donation will automatically be returned to you. Here is a 3 minute video to tell you more about their Reaching Out Fundraiser and how your donation will help:

You can read more and donate to their ‘Reaching Out‘ project by clicking HERE.

Their vision is that the Prout Bridge Centre building becomes a thriving and welcoming place for the whole community to share and enjoy, where people can come to chat, make friends, participate and get help and advice.

Their objectives are to:

Offer an inclusive, affordable and varied programme of activities, so that people of all ages in Beaminster and the surrounding area feel they have access to fulfilling things to do, including arts, music, crafts, sport, dance, fitness, learning, culture and heritage, with a particular focus on helping young people to thrive through the support of youth clubs and targeted youth work.
Fight loneliness, social isolation and intergenerational divides by providing opportunities for people from all backgrounds and of all ages to come together socially, participate in their community, make friends and support each other.
Support people to feel mentally well, achieve healthy lifestyles, be independent, and develop skills that will help them thrive.
Develop a sustainable long- term project which supports the local community, responding to evolving needs and delivering activities, services and facilities that people want, by regularly consulting with the community and local organisations and service providers.
Operate as an “umbrella” charity nurturing and supporting other charitable and community organisations which share the same objectives.

Visit their Crowdfunding page HERE.

Visit the Prout Bridge Project’s Website HERE.

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Month: April 2021

Village Resident Presents Monthly Astronomy on Zoom

Councillor Simon Christopher’s Report – April 2021

Broadwindsor Group Parish Council – Online Meeting Monday 12th April 2021