Month: October 2021

Sign Up For Advent Windows 2021

Following last year’s fabulous Advent windows trail around the village* there is some energy to have another go. This year the theme is much broader – The Heart of Christmas.

There is a list in Broadwindsor Community stores – please sign up there 🙂

  • Sign up for which day in December you want to light your window.
  • Interpret the theme any way you want.
  • Windows are lit up each day around 4pm and kept lit until later in the evening, switch off when you like.

As the month progresses more and more windows appear 🙂
Please sign up choosing dates from the end of the month (24th Dec.) first – that way if we have fewer than 24 people we can just start later through December.

Please sign up no later than Sunday 21st November.

Any queries, get in touch with Jo Neary: revneary@gmail.com

Many thanks,
Jo
Rev Jo Neary
Pioneer Priest
Beaminster Area Team

Tel: 01308 867816

* View 2020’s Advent trail HERE.

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Dave Brubeck 40th Anniversary Tour Polo Top Raffle

At Broadwindsor’s Artsreach event on Sunday, 31st October – there will be an exclusive opportunity to win a Dave Brubeck’s 40th Anniversary Tour Polo Shirt (Large size) in a raffle to be drawn at the interval. The black polo shirt is unworn with coloured embroidery which reads “The Dave Brubeck Quartet” in gold and “40th Anniversary Tour” in green.

Tickets at £5 are on sale now at Broadwindsor Community Stores and will be on sale prior to the start of the Matinee Jazz on 31st October.

  • 50% of the proceeds go to the Comrades Hall.
  • Attendance is not necessary to win. 

David Warren Brubeck – (December 6, 1920 – December 5, 2012) was an Californian jazz pianist and composer, considered one of the foremost exponents of cool jazz.
Dave Brubeck married jazz lyricist Iola Whitlock in September 1942; the couple were married for 70 years, until his death in 2012.

The 40th Anniversary Tour of the U.K. produced a 1998 live album by Dave Brubeck and his quartet recorded over three consecutive concerts in the United Kingdom, some 40 years after he had first visited the country.
The line up then was:

  • Dave Brubeck – piano, liner notes
  • Bobby Militello – baritone saxophone
  • Alec Dankworth – double bass
  • Randy Jones – drums

Often incorrectly attributed to Brubeck, the song “Take Five“, which has become a jazz standard, was composed by Brubeck’s long-time musical partner, alto saxophonist Paul Desmond. Written in 5/4 time, “Take Five” has endured as a jazz classic forever associated with Brubeck.

The local supply ot tickets for Neil Maya’s Quarteret on 31st October are almost out 🙂  Any remaining tickets are held with Artsreach – please visit www.artsreach.co.uk

Good luck in the raffle!

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Save the White Lion NEWS Update #2

A summary of the latest minutes from the Steering Group’s meeting on 18th October, provided by Margery Hookings:

Work is going on behind the scenes to re-open the White Lion at Broadwindsor as a Community Pub. The community needs to raise at least £30,000 to make it happen.

The Steering Group comprises:

  • David Leader (Chair)
  • Elaine Leader
  • Susanna Newall
  • Chris Newall
  • Sandra Burrows
  • Charles Ouin
  • Luke Pickering
  • Andrew Hookings
  • Margery Hookings
  • John Heys
  • Fraser Hughes
  • Chris Edgerley
  • Rick Dyke.

 The following is a summary of the latest meeting, excluding commercially sensitive or personal information.
Save the White Lion, summary of meeting 18/10/21

Community Benefit Society application –

Slight delay while the Plunkett Foundation, which is advising us, talks to the Financial Conduct Authority about the legality of the set-up before we can go to the community with a share offer. We should know within three weeks.

Grants and fundraising –

Broadwindsor Group Parish Council has agreed a grant of £5,400 which represents three years’ grant all in one go. A great deal of work has been carried out to identify suitable grant-making bodies. It is difficult to pursue these while we await confirmation of the legal set-up of the organisation running the pub. Comrades Arms had made a profit of £700 in the first two weeks. People within the local community are working on fundraising events in the village.

Manager –

There have been several expressions of interest so far. Discussions and advertising ongoing.

Business plan –

An abridged version has been amended to include skill sets and this will be used in grant applications. A three-year cash flow will be put into the plan. Firm costings for the refurb will need to be included in the plan.

Refurbishment –

A great deal of time and research has been put into structural work and furnishing needed before the pub can reopen. This has to be costed to put into the business plan. Volunteers have offered help with structural work. The Steering Group was unanimous on the proposed physical layout of the pub and furnishings as per the plan drafted in conjunction with the brewery. More details will be unveiled when the community is approached to buy shares.

The next meeting is due to be held on 1 November.

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Chris Loder MP Allows Raw Sewage Dumping Into Our Rivers

While the U.K. prepares to host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 31 October, last week MPs voted on Amendment 45.

“Lords’ Amendment 45 to the Environment Bill would have placed a legal duty on water companies in England and Wales “to make improvements to their sewerage systems and demonstrate progressive reductions in the harm caused by discharges of untreated sewage.”

“Despite the horrendous environmental impact of the disgusting practice, shortly before the vote, the Conservative Environment Secretary George Eustice recommended to his fellow MPs that they should reject it.”

“And, owing largely to the government’s 80 seat majority, the amendment was indeed defeated – by a margin of 268 MPs to 204.”

EvolvePolitics

 

West Country Bylines published an article two days ago with the following information from Evolve.  They extracted the names of those MPs in our region whose vote was against the Amendment.  Chris Loder MP was one who voted against the Amendment.

TO ASK CHRIS LODER WHY – PLEASE CONTACT CHRIS LODER MP AT: hello@chrisloder.co.uk

Those who voted against the Amendment:

  • Steve Double – St Austell
  • George Eustice – Camborne and Redruth
  • Liam Fox – North Somerset
  • Marcus Fysh – Yeovil
  • James Heappey – Wells
  • Simon Jupp – East Devon

Chris Loder – West Dorset

  • Cherilyn Mackrory – Truro and Falmouth
  • Anthony Mangnall – Totnes
  • Scott Mann – North Cornwall
  • Anne Marie Morris – Newton Abbot
  • Sheryll Murray – South East Cornwall
  • Neil Parish – Tiverton and Honiton
  • John Penrose – Weston-super-Mare
  • Rebecca Powe – Taunton Deane
  • Jacob Rees-Mogg – North East Somerset
  • Selaine Saxby – North Devon
  • Gary Streeter – South West Devon
  • Mel Stride – Central Devon
  • Robert Syms – Poole
  • Michael Tomlinson – Mid Dorset and North Poole
  • David Warburton – Somerton and Frome

TO ASK CHRIS LODER WHY – PLEASE CONTACT CHRIS LODER MP AT: hello@chrisloder.co.uk

Those who voted against Raw Sewage Dumping:

  • Ben Bradshaw, Labour – Exeter
  • Simon Hoare, Conservative – North Dorset
  • Luke Pollard, Labour – Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
  • Derek Thomas, Conservative – St Ives

TO ASK CHRIS LODER WHY – PLEASE CONTACT CHRIS LODER MP AT: hello@chrisloder.co.uk

The full list of MPs (all Conservative) and how they voted can be found HERE. If you do not see your MP’s name, they did not vote.

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Remembering The Broadwindsor Pram Race

It is rumoured that the Broadwindsor Fun Group may hold a pram race as part of their 2022 Jubilee celebrations.  Village resident, Pip Cadwell recalls his memories…

The Broadwindsor Pram Race was founded in the late 1980s and it was the idea of a small group of regulars of the Cross Keys Pub.

The idea of the race was that teams of 4 had to push their hand made craft from Broadwindsor to Drimpton and back again. The vehicle had to be home made, with no  form of propulsion (motors, pedals, Elastic bands, etc etc)  whatsoever. 1 member of the team had to be seated on the vehicle at all times. The vehicle had to have at least 4 wheels in contact with the ground at all times.

Now, as we all know, going down to Drimpton is very easy, coming back from Drimpton to Broadwindsor is a different story. The race started at The Comrades Hall, and each team had to stop at The Cross Keys, The White Lion, and The Royal Oak , and had to consume at least half a pint of Beer. or Cider, or a soft drink for the under 18s, there was no limit on the alcohol intake at each Pub.

There were roadside drink stops on the road whish were supposed to dispense soft drinks to the teams as they passed. I took part in every race , and I seem to remember the Barley water at these roadside stops tasted very ‘strange’, almost ‘Apple based’ and it affected my speech and my legs…

By the time we got back to the Comrades Hall all that running affected our legs and our ability to talk sense, we soon got over that after a few refreshing glasses of ‘Barley Water’ or whatever it was.

The record holders in a time of 41 minutes , (there and back) were the Whacky Racers from Beaminster.

Over the years we raised many thousands of pounds for local good causes , and a lot of fun was had along the way.

 

Thank you to Pip for the photographs too!

And from 1988 – (Rev) Richard Thornburgh – the In-Flight Catering team and plane visible at the back with him as the chef and Chris as Pilot.

1988: The In-Flight Catering team

 

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Tonight’s 5-A-Side Football Cancelled

Apologies for the late notice but the decision has recently been made to cancel tonight’s 5-a-side football at the MUGA due to the increase of Covid cases in the village.

Stay safe.

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

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Film Club – Sunday 7th Matinee & Friday 19th November 7.30pm

It’s Membership time at Broadwindsor Community Film Club and still only £20/year (£15 if you’re over 65 yrs.) to join Broadwindsor’s Film Club.  Meeting on the 3rd Friday of each month – films are shown on the big screen at the Comrades Hall.

  • Film Club members – Free entry
  • Guests – £4
  • Refreshments available, including a bar.
  • No need to book – just come along!
  • Enquiries: Emma Myers – broadwindsorem@gmail.com or Margaret Wing – 01308 867252

They also feel with current Covid levels in the West Country that wearing face masks whilst entering and moving around the hall would be appreciated by the majority. Thank you.

So! What’s showing next month?

On Sunday, 7th November at 3.30pm they are showing their first film in a foreighn language – this time in Swedish with English subtitles: A Man Called Ove.

Directed by Hannes Holm, starring Rolf Lassgard, Bahar Pars, Filip Berg & Ida Engvoll

A Man Called Ove tells the story of an ageing retiree with strict principles and a short fuse, Ove (Rolf Lassgard) is the quintessential angry old man next door.  Having entirely given up on life, his days are spent in a constant monotony of enforcing housing association rules and visiting his wife Sonja’s gravesite.

But when a boisterous young family moves into the neighbourhood, immediately incurring his wrath, things take an unexpected turn.  Pregnant Parvaneh (Bahar Pars) and her lively children are the complete antithesis of what ill-tempered Ove thinks he needs – and yet, from this inauspicious beginning an unlikely friendship blooms and Ove’s past happiness and heartbreak come to light.

A Man Called Ove is a 2012 novel by Fredrik Backman, a Swedish columnist, blogger and writer. It was published in English in 2013. As a film, it was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film and Best Makeup and Hairstyling categories at the 89th Academy Awards in 2017.

On Friday 19th November at 7.30pm – the movie will be The Father (12)

Directed by Florian Zeller. Starring Anthony Hopkins & Olivia Coleman.

In an Academy Award and BAFTA winning performance, Anthony Hopkins plays the eponymous role of a mischievous and highly independent man who, as he ages, refuses all assistance from his daughter Anne (Olivia Colman).  Yet, such help has become essential following Anne’s decision to move to Paris with her partner.  As Anne’s father tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.

  • Film Club members – Free entry
  • Guests – £4
  • Refreshments available, including a bar.
  • No need to book – just come along!
  • Enquiries: Emma Myers – broadwindsorem@gmail.com or Margaret Wing – 01308 867252

Annual subscription is now due please – £20 under 65 / £15 over 65. New Members very welcome!

Read more about Broadwindsor Community Film Club HERE.

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Comrades Arms – Closed ‘Til 30th October

Due to the outbreak of Covid that has hit Broadwindsor, and surrounding villages, Andrew Hookings has decided to close The Comrades Arms this Friday (22nd) evening and to keep it closed until he opens again on Saturday 30th October at 6pm.

The Post Office Outreach service will continue to be in the downstairs Hall next Tuesday & Friday as usual. They will still ask people to wear face masks, keep doors open for ventilation and always ask everyone to maintain social distancing.

https://SaveTheWhiteLion.org

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The Stableyard Restaurant’s Christmas Menu

Kicking off on Wednesday, 24th November and only available on the dates shown below, the Stableyard Restaurant has published their exciting Christmas Menu.

  • 2 courses for £23.00
  • 3 courses for £28.oo

ONLY AVAILABLE AT LUNCHTIMES (unless otherwise stated)

November:

  • Wednesday, 24th
  • Friday, 26th

December:

  • Wednesday, 1st
  • Friday, 3rd
  • Thursday, 9th
  • Friday, 10th + Evening sitting
  • Wednesday, 15th
  • Friday, 17th + Evening sitting
  • Tuesday, 21st

PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

Call them on 01308 868362,
email hello@stableyardrestaurant.co.uk
or ask a member of staff for a booking form.

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Comrades Arms Pool Competition – Sunday, 7th November

On Sunday 7th November from 12 noon a KNOCKOUT POOL COMPETITION will take place upstairs in the Lewesdon room at the Comrades Hall… in the Comrades Arms.

Entry is £5 with all profits going to the SavetheWhiteLion fund.

Closing dates for entries 10.00pm Friday 31st October

Matches to start from 12.15pm on Sunday 7th Nov.

Rules –

  • Matches best of three frames.
  • Foul on black loses the game.
  • Must nominate pocket on black.

First round matches will be posted on the evening of Saturday 6th Nov., in the bar. Names will be drawn from a hat to decide the matches.

Organised by Andrew Hookings, a prize and trophy will be awarded to winner 🙂

https://SaveTheWhiteLion.org

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