Month: May 2021

Bees – The June Gap

There are around 280 species of bee which are found in the UK.  June is the beginning of the summer season when the spring flowering plants and trees shed their blooms having been pollinated and now begin to form seeds but the main flow of summer flowering blooms has yet to begin. For bee keepers, this time is known as the ‘June Gap‘.

The June Gap is often felt the most in rural areas dominated by intensive agriculture. The plentiful hawthorn blooms of hedgerows, hedgerow trees and the glut of autumn sown Rapeseed are largely over throughout most of the UK by June but the summer wild flowers are not yet at their peak and the Heather bloom is still many weeks away.

It isn’t just our bees – this affects any invertebrate which depends on nectar and pollen as a food source: butterflies*, moths, hoverflies, beetles, thrips and wasps.  If you are a caring wildlife gardener, then it is worth ensuring there is not a gap in your garden at this time 🙂

*June is also a good month for garden butterflies including the large and small green veined whites, early migrant painted ladies, red admirals, small tortoiseshells, brimstonees, speckled wood and meadow browns.

The weather has an effect on when the colonies of bees swarm and May has been very wet.  There is a 17th century proverb:

A swarm in May is worth a load of hay;
a swarm in June is worth a silver spoon;
but a swarm in July is not worth a fly.

The Natural History museum have produced a pocket ID chart with the six most common UK bumblebee species for you to identify by looking at the insects’ colour patterns. Download the Bumblebee Quick ID chart HERE.

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Five-A-Side Football Every Thursday 6.30pm

Last week’s shout out for players went very well – so much so that there will be an hour’s play every Thursday at 6.30pm 🙂

  • Over 16’s.
  • Free participation.
  • Please wear trainers and not boots.

No need to book, just show up at the MUGA next to Broadwindsor school.

Any queries, please contact David on: 01308 868275 or 07867 608652

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No. 6 Bus Timetable, Mon – Fri Next Week

Valid for the week Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June.  There is only the one bus at 10.09am from the White Lion leaving Broadwindsor, getting you to Yeovil for 10.55am.

No 6 – Bridport to Yeovil:You’ll have only two hours before you have to catch the only bus back at 12.55pm. The return journey will get you back to Broadwindsor village at 1.40pm.

No 6 – Yeovil to Bridport:

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Five-A-Side Football At MUGA, Thursday 27th

Tomorrow evening at 6.30pm, anyone over the age of 16 years old is invited down to Broadwindsor’s MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) for a game of five-a-side football. Free of charge. The MUGA is located by Broadwindsor school.

David Leader is trying to formulate some teams who would like to play five-a-side football regularly.  All ages above 16 years old are welcome.  Get fit! Keep fit! Have some fun! Please wear trainers and do not wear or bring football boots.

You can contact David on:

  • 01308 868 275
  • 07867 608 652

or just show up at 6.30pm Thursday 27th May 🙂

MUGA

MUGA:

The Multi-Use Games Area pened in 2019 with funding from several sources including a Lottery Community Fund award.  Free to use, it offers a wide range of sporting options including tennis, basketball, hockey, netball, football, bowls and badminton.

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Recycling SpaceX Style!

At the time of publishing, this is a LIVE stream. The Falcon 9 has successfully launched with 60 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

SpaceX’s Dragon capsules have been gradually improved for reuse. Structural elements and internal components are being refurbished between flights, while the heat shield is replaced for each new mission.

The reuse of Falcon 9 not only included rebuilding the engines; Two metal parts that have the function of protecting the satellite during the journey to its final destination were also reused, the approximate cost of these parts is about 6 million dollars, according to information provided by SpaceX and Musk.

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Beccas Fabric Larder Is Back

Having been located at Broadwindsor Craft Centre, now Redlands Yard in recent years, Beccas Fabric Larder is now a mobile shop and will be revisiting Broadwindsor’s Comrades Hall on Monday, 7th June. With her lorry (van) called Florry,  Becca Balazs will be running a six week patchwork course. Limited to ten places at each session.

  • Book your 2.5 hour slot. The premises has to be vacated by 3pm, so the last slot available is at 12 noon.

Becca aims to introduce you to techniques & patterns you may not encounter on your own at home (or on YouTube!). If you have a particular project you need help with please do bring it along & hopefully Becca will be able to help.

As well as learning some traditional patchwork & quilting techniques, you are encouraged to create your own patchwork, whether it is a quilt, wall hanging or smaller projects you would like to make.  Brush up on rotary cutting, piecing, templates, applique & machining as well as building confidence choosing colours and fabrics & maybe getting out of your comfort zone.
Patterns and advice sheets are all included.

Beccas Fabric LarderCost is £70 for the course. You can secure your place with a £20 deposit HERE (the remainder payable minimum one week before course starts)
Contact Becca directly by text/WhatsApp or call: 07486 062 343.
Follow Becca‘s daily updates on Instagram HERE.
Becca and Florry are at Bridport market every Wednesday and Saturday.

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Beef For The Barbecue

With sunshine forecast for the Bank Holiday weekend, grab the last few bits of local fresh prime beef available from Marshwood Country Beef:

  • Fillet, sirloin and rump steaks under £10,
  • Sirloin and rump beef joint under £20,
  • 500gm minced beef £4.50 each or 3 for £12.00.
  • DIY burger boxes including 500gm minced beef and all ingredients needed to make their popular burgers £7.00.

Just in time for a BBQ this Bank Holiday weekend!
First come – First served.
No more fresh beef until beginning of July.

Lots also available next door at The Wagon House including butter, cheese and chutney plus much more!  The Wagon House Milk vending machine on B3164 near Marshwood.

Contact: 01297 678362 or email: marshwood.countrybeef@outlook.com

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Dorset Mind’s Tour de Dorset Fundraiser

The Tour de Dorset Fundraiser is super simple and open to all ages and abilities. All you need to do is cycle as far as you can between 26th June and 18th July and track your progress on Strava group. This year Beryl, the bike share provider across Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole, is running their annual fundraiser coinciding with the Tour de France. They have nominated Dorset Mind as its official fundraising partner in BCP, so help us raise as much money as we can!
Sign up to the Tour de Dorset Fundraiser and you’ll be in with a chance of winning some incredible prizes!

🏁  Furthest distance Adults 17+:

1st place: Beryl Laserlight light
2nd prize: Beryl Pixel light
3rd prize: Beryl 100 minute bundle

🏁 Furthest distance Ages 13 – 16:

  • 1st place: 1 hour session at Tunnel Tree Tops + A Giant Compel ARX Youth Helmet
  • 2nd place: 1 hour session at Tunnel Tree Tops + A Giant Compel ARX Youth Helmet
  • 3rd place: 1 hour session at Tunnel Tree Tops + A Wakey Wakey ART’s bundle

🏆 Bonus prizes for:

  • The ‘Biggest fundraiser’ – Beryl Laserlight light worth £125
  • The ‘Best view from Strava photos’ – Beryl Pixel light worth £19.99

Sign Up HERE.

Adults £5, Ages 13-16 £2.50 and free for under 13’s.
There is an optional Beryl merchandise bag available for £5, all proceeds going to Dorset Mind.

Visit their newly launched Just Giving page HERE.

Once registered you will receive an invite to join Beryl’s Strava Challenge. (Please note that logging your rides is optional, and will allow you to win prizes, in order to use Strava you must be 13 years of age and above to register for an account).

Dorset MIND’s services are available for all Dorset adults and young people aged 11+, and they offer targeted support to minority communities to ensure they are supported. They offer specialist services for BAME and LGBTQ+ people; and provide support for women-only and carers. #Broadwindsor,#Drimpton,#Burstock,#Blackdown,#Hursey,#Kittwhistle,#Seaborough,#Dorset,#TourDeDorset,#MHAW,#Beryl,#FightForMH,#Lewesdon,#WestDorset,#MIND,#Cycle,#PedalPower,#ReThink,#LGBTQ,#Crisis,#Help,#Support,#BeKind,#BeSafe,#StaySafe

New Beautician & Therapies At The Painted Nail

Salon owner, Toni Rodway asks us to please give a warm welcome to Alexandra!
“Alexandra is a fabulous beauty therapist with heaps of experience. We are extremely lucky to have such a talented therapist having worked for many years at a local top spa. Alexandra is extremely professional, friendly and a lovely person. Her work is incredible, she also happens to be the most fabulous massage therapist which is one of her most popular treatments along with Dermalogica facials. You will not be disappointed with any treatment carried out.”
To celebrate beauty therapist Alexandra joining their team, The Painted Nail are offering the following amazing offers:
  • Full body Hot stone massage – ONLY £30
    Normally £43
  • Spa pedicure with gel polish – ONLY £30
    Normally £38
  • Dermalogica Pro 30 – ONLY £20
    Normally £26.50
  • Eye brow wax and tint – ONLY £10
    Normally £17
  • Gel polish – £18
    Normally £25
    Discount is applied in the salon.

Note: This offer is ONLY VALID WITH ALEXANDRA  from 14/6/2021-26/6/21. Please book to avoid any disappointment.

The Painted Nail - Alexandra
Beauty Therapist, Alexandra.

Alexandra will be available:

  • 🌸Monday 9am – 4pm.
  • 🌸Tuesday 9am – 4pm.
  • 🌸Wednesday 9am – 4pm.
  • 🌸Every other Saturday 10am – 2pm.

Appointments will be available from the 14th of June.
Message or book online at: ThePaintedNail.co.uk.

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The Wagon House Now Open 7 Days A Week

Selling fresh pasteurised milk, delicious milkshakes, tea and coffee, the Wagon House‘s opening hours are now 7am-10pm, 7 days a week.

Also to tempt you are locally made cakes, fudge, strawberries, potatoes, fresh eggs, chutneys and jams.  Stuart & Louise look forward to welcoming you.

Email: thewagonhouse@hotmail.com
or Message through their Facebook page HERE.

Attisham Farm is located at Templemens Ash, just before Birdsmoorgate on the B3164, shown below.

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