Month: May 2021

Local Employment: Housekeeper At Broadwindsor House

A full time position is available at Broadwindsor House as their Housekeeper.  Broadwindsor House is a residential care Home providing a full range of luxury and quality care for our elderly.

The role involves all aspects of keeping the house clean as well as managing infection control.

Telephone: 01308 868353 or
Apply via their Facebook page HERE.

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RNLI Lyme Regis Thank Broadwindsor Community

Jacqui Sewell, on behalf of the Post Office Users Group, received a letter from the Chairman of the RNLI Supporters Group, Ken Lavery after taking collection of all the books donated to the Post Office Group at the Comrades Hall.

Villagers responded by appearing with bags, cardboard boxes and with car boots loaded full of books at the Post Office on Friday, 23rd April.  Even more books had been left for collection at the Telephone Box Book Exchange.  Thank you to Broadwindsor Community Stores for providing some much needed cardboard boxes! The books were collected by a Lyme Regis RNLI Supporter earlier this week on Tuesday.

This year’s Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week is from Saturday 24 July 2021 – Saturday 31 July 2021

Keep up to date with Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week HERE.

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The Bishops’ Kitchen – May 21

Ramsons are abundant at the moment. Here are 2 ways you can use the fresh leaves.

WILD GARLIC SOUP

1 onion chopped, 1tbsp oil, 250g new potatoes scrubbed & cubed, 125g wild garlic leaves washed & roughly chopped, 1litre veg stock, 1 squirt lemon juice, salt, mild chilli flakes.

Method:

In a large pan, sauté the onion in the oil for about ten minutes until soft. Add potatoes & quickly stir fry. Add the stock & simmer until the potatoes are just soft which will take about 15 minutes. Add the wild garlic, cover & simmer for a couple minutes until cooked but are still a vibrant green colour. Either serve chunky or liquidise to a smooth consistency. Check for seasoning & add a squirt of lemon juice. Decorate with the chilli flakes & serve hot.

WILD GARLIC CHICKEN KIEV

4 skinless chicken breasts, 100g wild garlic butter*, 50g plain flour (well-seasoned), 3 large eggs beaten, 125g panko or coarse dried breadcrumbs,  sunflower oil for frying, lemon wedge to serve.

Method:

Slice a deep pocket in each chicken breast. To do this insert a knife into the thickest end of the breast, keep pushing down along the breast about halfway into the fillet, being careful not to cut all the way through. Push your finger down into the hole to open it then stuff with 25g wild garlic butter making sure that it goes all the way to the pocket & fold into a parcel. Repeat the process with each chicken breast. Line up 3 shallow bowls & put flour on the first, beaten egg in second & breadcrumbs in third. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then coat in egg & then breadcrumbs. Repeat the process then transfer to a plate & cover with cling film & place in fridge for 1 hour. When ready to eat heat oven to 180c/gas4.
Fill a pan 2cm deep in oil & set over medium –high heat. Once hot, fry the Kiev’s for 2-3mins each side until golden brown, then transfer to a baking tray & place in oven for 15mins or until cooked through. Serve with salad leaves & lemon wedge.

*WILD GARLIC BUTTER

250g pack unsalted butter softened, flaky sea salt to taste, 50g wild garlic leaves finely chopped

Mash the butter in a bowl with some sea salt start with ½ tsp then taste before adding more stir in wild garlic & roll into a log using baking parchment & chill. Can freeze for 1 month.

All recipes are from village resident, Richard Childs.Scroll#Broadwindsor,#Burstock,#Blackdown,#Drimpton,#Hursey,#Kittwhistle,#Seaborough,#Dorset,#WestDorset,#TheBishopsKitchen,#WestDorset,#Dorset,#RichardChilds,#Cooking,#Baking,#WildGarlic,#BeSafe,#StaySafe

Drimpton FC Into The Final

This report issued on social media yesterday:

What a mammoth performance!
Drimpton FC have booked their place in the Final after a huge effort against a very good side from Lytchett.
The visitors started the brighter and played some neat passing football and seemed to like the ball over the top for their fast wide men to run on to. This caused The Greens some early problems. But a mixture of poor finishing and last ditch defending kept the ball out of the net. However Lytchett took the lead on the 30 minute mark when a through ball was crossed across the 6 yard box for an easy finish. Based on the early exchanges Lytchett deserved this.
Drimpton were not creating much but took note from the fact the Lychett defence were struggling dealing with high balls.
A free kick to Drimpton with 5 minutes left of the first half was awarded on the edge of the 18 yard box. The resulting free kick was curled home by Chris Whitburn to give the Greens a life line. Just before half time Lychett went through on goal with just the goalie to beat and the ball came back off the post.

FootballHalf time 1-1

Attacking down the slope in the second half proved yet again to be many visiting teams downfall. Good early pressure resulted in a corner to Drimpton. A lovely delivery by John Kingston was met by a towering Ryan Gay header which flew in the net. Drimpton’s confidence grew and they started winning the little battles, the defence handled the away teams attacks and gave the midfield and forward line something to build on. Another free kick was awarded wide on the left and this time the prolific Tim Hussey curled in a beauty to give the Greens a fantastic win and give them a cup final to look forward to in their first season of reformation.

Full time 3-1

Manager Andy Loudon added “Before the game today we spoke about not wanting our season to end today. In the second half especially the players certainly repaid us. That was a very good team we were up against. The second half yet again was so strong. Closing Lychett down and they didn’t like our players in their faces. Such a great performance which makes the whole club, players and officials so proud.
The whole team put in a man of match performance.”
To contact Drimpton FC telephone: 07376 890052 or message through their Facebook page HERE.

Good luck in the Final!

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Minor Change To Lewesdon Hill Footpaths

All last week walkers have been reporting padlocked gates at Lewesdon hill and one has already been vandalised.

Farmer, Tim Frampton explained: “Every year gates are left open letting cattle & sheep out which ruins our crops of silage.  The locking of one gate on the footpath is only until the silage has been taken off.” There will soon be a directional arrow to the one kissing gate in the corner of the field.

His brother, Andrew commented: “Two kissing gates are right beside the existing field gates and the other one is 50 yards to the left in the corner against the hedge. The grass is now starting to grow and cattle are in the neighbouring field – it’s a tiny re route to prevent what happens every year, several times without fail!”  He continued, “The Dorset footpath officer installed the gates for us and now just waiting for official signage from them“.

This is also at a time when young calves, sheep and lambs are grazing and are easily spooked. Dog walkers are again reminded to keep their dogs on leads through these fields. Last week, farmer Rachel Hayball issued a plea re: lambing season after losing a lamb early last month.  Not restricted to Springtime, farmer, Jo Stover had her sheep attacked by dogs last November.   Dorset Police signs were put up last week.

Senior Ranger for the West & Coast, Russell Goff when asked, was unaware of the changes made to the footpaths and at the time of publishing has yet to respond further.  However, the post will be edited to include them, should he provide any comment or information.

Broadwindsor’s councillor, Dorothy Rowe is the ‘Rights Of Way and Liaison Officer‘, colloquially known as the Footpaths Officer. She has worked with Russell Goff, Senior Ranger on a number of footpath issues over the past three years.  Cllr. Rowe, who has over time posted numerous notices up on footpath gates asking walkers to pick up after their dogs and respect the countryside, had spoken with Andrew Frampton and also walked up to Lewesden to look at the gates:

“There is now a clear sign by the locked gate indicating the site of the kissing gate  50 yds to the left. I understand that the footpath will be re routed to the kissing gate in the near future, I believe at the expense of the landowner.”

Wanting to share some of the issues around footpaths with people generally, Dorothy continued, “I think we are extremely lucky to have so many footpaths in this part of the world and such beautiful countryside.  I don’t think that most people are aware that the designated space for a public footpath is a one metre width right of way across private land. It is appreciated  that whilst dogs are able to be let off the lead and will inevitably wander off the path (where no livestock are in the fields) they must be kept under control. That means no throwing sticks , balls etc for dogs to chase. And all dog mess picked up immediately and taken away. Extra bins have been provided for this purpose on the way to and from Lewesden. The areas either side of the footpath are private and not a public park, are managed by the land owners for grazing and planting of crops, and this must be respected.”

Public Right Of Way
  • For reporting footpath & bridleway problems to Dorset Council – Click HERE.
  • To report the problem by locating it on a map – Click HERE
  • Alternatively you can report problems by telephoning Dorset Council on 01305 2211000
Leading to Lewesdon Hill [Google]

The Rules:

Signposting and waymarking

Dorset Council has a duty to signpost public rights of way where they leave a metalled road. Rights of way are also signposted or waymarked particularly where the route is not obvious.

Stiles and gates

It is the landowner’s responsibility to maintain stiles or gates on public rights of way on their land. Dorset Council usually contributes a minimum of 25% of costs.

Obstruction

It is an offence to intentionally obstruct a public right of way. An electric fence across a right of way is an obstruction, regardless of whether the current is live or not. Electric fences alongside a right of way should be adequately signed and give plenty of width to ensure there is no danger of users coming into contact with the electric fence.

Ploughing and cropping

Crossfield paths may be ploughed or cropped as long as the path is reinstated within 14 days. Headland paths should not be ploughed or cropped.

A dog related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) across the Dorset Council area came into force on January 1st 2021. Read more HERE.

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Local Employment: Beauty Therapist At The Painted Nail

Having just re-opened 3 weeks ago, an unexpected vacancy has arisen at The Painted Nail beauty salon at Redlands Yard in Broadwindsor.  Owner, Toni Rodway requires a talented and experienced Beauty Therapist to join her friendly team.
With flexible options:

  • Employed or Self-Employed with Dermalogica training available.
  • Hours are negotiable – although you would need to work at least one evening and every other Saturday.
Contact Toni directly –
Text or Call: 07378 818 676
Message through their Facebook page HERE
Toni won a Top 50 HBA Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the UK Hair and Beauty awards last month – Read more HERE.

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Happy Beltane

Also referred to as the Fire Festival, Beltane represents the peak of Spring and the beginning of Summer. It celebrates the union of the Goddess and the Green Man – the coming together of male and female energies to create new life.

The word ‘Beltane’ originates from the Celtic God ‘Bel’, meaning ‘the bright one’ and the Gaelic word ‘teine’ meaning fire. Together they make ‘Bright Fire‘, or ‘Goodly Fire‘ and traditionally bonfires were lit to honour the Sun and encourage the support of Bel and the Sun’s light to nurture the emerging future harvest and protect the community. Bel had to be won over through human effort. A special fire was kindled for Beltane. This was the Tein-eigen, the need fire:

  • People jumped the fire to purify, cleanse and to bring fertility.
  • Couples jumped the fire together to pledge themselves to each other.
  • Cattle and other animals were driven through the smoke as a protection from disease and to bring fertility.

Mead and sweet cakes are often shared in communion as part of the ceremony. Mead is known as the Brew of the Divine, made from honey which seems appropriate for a love ceremony.  Mead is the oldest alcoholic drink known to humankind.

Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness.

The Colours of Beltane:

  • Green, representing growth, abundance and fertility.
  • Red, representing strength, vitality, passion and vibrancy.
  • White/Silver,  representing cleansing and clearing and the power to disperse negativity.

Trees of Beltane:

  • Hawthorn – Hawthorn is a deeply magical tree. Traditionally Beltane began when the Hawthorn, the May, blossomed. It is the tree of sexuality and fertility and is the classic flower to decorate a Maypole with. It was both worn and used to decorate the home at Beltane.
  • Birch – Birch is regarded as a feminine tree and Deities associated with Birch are mostly love and fertility goddesses. It is one of the first trees to show its leaf in Spring. Birch twigs were traditionally used to make besoms (a new broom sweeps clean). Maypoles were often made from birch and birch wreaths were given as lover’s gifts.
  • Rowan – Known as a tree of protection and healing. Branches of Rowan were placed as protection over the doors of houses and barns at Beltane to protect from increased Faery activity as they woke from their winter slumber. Sprigs were worn for protection also. Rowan berries have a tiny five-pointed star on the bottom reminiscent of the pentagram.

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