NHS Charities Together – COVID-19 Community Partnership Grants

The Community Partnership Grants Programme recognises the vital work that voluntary and community groups deliver in community settings to support the work of the NHS and the health of local communities who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Summary criteria

Eligible local voluntary sector groups may apply for a grant of up to £4000 to be spent within 1 year.

Successful grants may not be awarded until February 2022. This is due to the scale of funding being awarded across the UK and the process to seek final approval from NHS Charities Together.

Applications must meet three essential criteria:

Results in measurable improvement in health outcomes for communities adversely affected by Covid-19
Involves a partnership or relationship with NHS practitioners who will be able to endorse your group and describe how the work directly supports the NHS by delivering support to residents in the community
Leads to a direct, positive impact on the NHS whilst it responds to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Priority weighting will be given to applications that address health inequalities which have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Applicants are required to include details of a referee in their application. This individual should be an NHS practitioner with a professional relationship and knowledge of the applicant organisation, who will be able to describe how the work to be funded will support NHS services. For example, referral pathways, social prescribing, or how the work will reduce pressure on NHS provision.

How to apply:

All applicants must read the Full Fund Criteria: Click HERE.

If you are unsure about any of the above criteria, pre-application advice is available from Grants Manager, Ellie Maguire on 07592 032666 or at grants@dorsetcf.org

Application deadline: midday on Friday 15th October

To Apply: Please complete the application form – Click HERE.

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The Old George For Sale – £850,000+

The Grade II listed property in the village square, The Old George B&B is on the market seeking offers in excess of £850,000.

Estate agents, Jackson-Stops state that the property itself dates back to the early 1600’s but was extensively refurbished in 1856 and now retains many Victorian features. All the details, floor plan and many more photographs of this beautiful, historic property can be viewed HERE and of course the opportunity to purchase.

Believed to be remaining in the village, we wish Christina lots of happiness in her new home.

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Grants Up to £1,000 For College Studies Available

The Dorset Community Foundation’s Bursary Scheme awards grants of up to £1,000 to help students follow their dream career. Applications are now open.

Last year Dorset Community Foundation’s Bursary Scheme awarded more than £37,000 to support 72 students from the county who face financial disadvantage, additional issues such as those with disabled parents, those with Special Educational Needs or those not living with parents or guardians.

The total also includes disadvantaged students studying STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) at Bournemouth and Poole or Brockenhurst College funded by the community foundation’s Superior STEM Bursary Fund.

The grants can be used to cover the cost of travel to college, equipment, tools or clothing, study trips, laptops or meals. Grants Manager, Ellie Maguire said: “This isn’t an exhaustive list and students with other requirements for their course should contact us.”

Applicants must be 16yrs to 25yrs, attending a vocational course, and be enrolled at any of the following:

Bournemouth and Poole College,
Kingston Maurward College,
Brockenhurst College,
Weymouth College,
Yeovil College or
Wiltshire College’s Salisbury Campus.

Students should apply direct to their college for financial support before applying to DCF, although they may receive funds from both sources if needed.

Applications for bursaries to be paid in November are open until October 8th.
Further rounds of funding are also available.

For Application forms, and full details of criteria – Click HERE.

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Letter Of Thanks To Fun Day’s Community

Good afternoon, my name is Kate Staff and I held the cake raffle at Broadwindsor’s Fun Day.
I would like to thank everyone that supported me in raising money.

My aim was not only to raise funds but also to raise awareness. I had never heard of TS (Turner Syndrome) until my daughter Louise was diagnosed at the age of 18yrs.
As a child she suffered and encountered numerous difficulties both physical and emotional some of which will be with her for life and if an earlier diagnosis was made she would have had a completely different childhood/education and friendships would have been a lot easier as she wouldn’t have felt as if she didn’t belong or fit in.
It was just by chance that our GP suggested she should be tested for TS and after reading all the signs and symptoms of TS, I was stunned to realise that Louise had roughly 80% of them. All of which were not detected by doctors/nurses/ENT specialists but most of all me!
I carry a strong feeling of guilt, that as her mother I didn’t do enough, as I always knew she wasn’t like other children her age and thought she may be on the lower end of the spectrum scale but then again no 2 children are the same are they?!
I have questioned myself over and over again “Why didn’t I know? Why didn’t I do something?” I can only put it down to lack of knowledge across the board so raising awareness has become very important to me. It won’t change things for Louise but if the signs and symptoms are known and talked about it might help others to get diagnosed earlier.

Thank you everyone x

Turner syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting girls and women. The cause of Turner syndrome is a completely or partially missing X chromosome. Treatment for Turner syndrome may include hormone therapy.

The Turner Syndrome Support Society is a national charity caring for the needs of those with Turner Syndrome throughout the United Kingdom.

You can make a donation HERE.

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Comrades Hall 100 Club

The Autumn draw took place on Tuesday 7^th September 2021 at the Comrades Hall Post Office. The numbers were drawn by John, the Post Office Outreach Clerk.

The winning numbers and names are as follows:

1^st £75 No 02 Winner Rita Haggett
2^nd £50 No 75 Winner Helen Guppy
3^rd £25 No 42 Winner Mike & Judith Hahn
4^th £15 No 61 Winner Brenda Smith
5^th £10 No 62 Winner Andrew Hookings
6^th £5 No 48 Winner Liz Studley

The next draw will take place on Tuesday 7^th December 2021 at Comrades Hall. This will be the first draw of the new season with a first prize of £100. Just in time for Christmas! Keep your eyes & ears peeled for details about renewing your subscription for the next season.

Any queries or questions, please contact Joyce Chumbley (868286) or Sally Sarling (867672) for details.

Thank you to all the Members for your continued support for Comrades Hall.

Joyce & Sally

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Mapperton House Plant Fair – Sunday, 19th September

The Autumn Plant Fair at Mapperton has been an outstanding event for many years, and is one of the largest and most popular specialist plant fairs in Dorset. A great day out for plant lovers in the area with a a large number of stalls of specialist plantsmen from all over the region.
Open at 10am until 4pm, fill your garden with late season herbaceous perennials and grasses, and bulbs for autumn planting are always popular. There are bound to be Salvias in flower and more unusual pitcher plants catching end of summer flies. Also available will be metal plant supports and structures, plus a range of Acers and shrubs. as well a trip for those who want a ‘Gardeners Day Out’ in fantastic surroundings. Access to their gardens (winner of the Garden of the Year 2020 Historic Houses award) is included in the entry price. Please note – Mapperton House will be closed on the day.

Tickets are now available – Click HERE
Admission is £5 per person,
Free tickets available for under 5’s.
Your ticket includes FREE entry to the award-winning gardens.
The Coach House café will be open serving hot drinks and snacks.

All proceeds go to Save The Children.

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6/6A Bus Timetable Now Gets Yeovil Students Home

Parish Councillor, Jacqui Sewell has continued to campaign and lobby for rural transport ever since she was an elected West Dorset Council member and was WDDC’s representative on WATAG (West Dorset Western Area Transport Action Group).
Today, still with WATAG, she was pleased to see that, at last – “the No. 6A bus WILL pick up the students from Yeovil College at 16.45pm for homeward travel to Broadwindsor – now to get Dorset Council to get Rural Access to Public Transport.”
Children from Broadwindsor will still have to travel to Beaminster in the morning.

The bus is being operated by Somerset Council. The timetable shown below.

The Dorset Council Cabinet member with responsibility for transport is East Dorset Councillor, Ray Bryan who is Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment. His contact details are:

Mobile – 07837 707386
Email – cllrray.bryan@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Post – c/o South Walks House
South Walks Road
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1UZ

Download the full timetable pdf document HERE.

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The Blackdown Trust – Apply Now

Photo credit: Derek Harper.

The Blackdown Trust is a village based fund set up over 80 years ago to contribute towards the expense of Further Education for indiividual local students. The amount available depends on the number of applicants.

You are eligible to apply if:

You live in Broadwindsor, Blackdown or Thorncombe.
You have attended local schools and are leaving to further your education.
You have qualified for and have been accepted as a student on a recognised course at University/College/College Apprenticeship/Agricultural College.

Please send your own letter of application including details of the above and any other information you consider relevant, including your address, to –

The Blackdown Trust,
c/o Burstock Grange Farm,
Broadwindsor,
Dorset
DT8 3LL

or email to: blackdowneducationaltrust@outlook.com

before Saturday, 25th September 2021.

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What’s On…

As Covid restrictions are generally lifted in most places, more Groups and Associations are feeling confident to hold their meetings in halls rather than on Zoom and arrange their fundraising events.

Broadwindsor.org has introduced a new What’s On This Month page on the website making activities easier to read rather than try to remember what the post said. Listing all local events, meetings, film clubs and activities of interest to the parish. Other months are included – just needs more content from you lovely people.

Adding your Listings to What’s On is free 🙂

Send your details to info@broadwindsor.org or
via Facebook Messenger HERE.

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The Comrades Arms – Open Friday 1st October

Photo credit: Richard Moulsdale.

Village residents Andrew & Margery Hookings are expected back from France mid-month. Already getting things in place, Andrew Hookings will be re-opening the Comrades Arms in the Lewesdon Room, upstairs at the Comrades Hall on Friday, 1st October at 6pm.

Andrew, who was landlord of the Half Moon in Melplash from ’97-2000, will be offering local ales and ciders on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6pm and on Sunday afternoons from midday. He hopes to include Tuesday evenings to go alongside Nat’s Fish & Chip van. His other ideas include:

running Quiz nights on Tuesdays,
running a pool competition on Sundays,
organise some food evenings a couple of times a month with local ‘chefs’ producing some simple meals.

Andrew, who is Chairman of the Broadwindsor Community Stores Committee, a member of the Comrades Hall committee, a member of the Broadwindsor Fun Group and more recently, a member of the Steering group negotiating with Palmers re: the future of the White Lion stated that all profits will go the Save The White Lion fund. Previously, the Comrades Arms was open for 4 weeks prior to Rich and Kate taking on the White Lion and almost £2k was raised for the Comrades Hall.

Margery is running an Art Exhibition and Sale at Comrades Hall on Saturday, 16th October – Read more HERE.

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