Broadwindsor Community Donates To Beaminster Food Bank

The team at the local food bank in Beaminster were delighted to receive products given at cost by Broadwindsor’s Community shop.

Shop manager Kevin with Chairman, Andrew Hookings loading up.

Kevin Madder-Smith, manager at Broadwindsor Community Stores had the forethought to contact Beaminster Food Bank to ask which items they were in short supply of before purchasing their list through the shop’s wholesaler 🙂

A big thank you to all involved…

Reverend Jo Neary and the food bank volunteers who coordinated with the shop’s team, but most of all, you, the customers for your spare change. The contents of the pink piggy bank which sits by the till was turned into essentials which the food bank lacked and little treats for local families in need.

Community Spirit 🙂

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Armistice Day

On this day in 1918 the First World War ended. The guns were silenced on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Today we remember those who lost their lives in both World Wars and all our servicemen, servicewomen and animals killed or injured since 1945.

In Broadwindsor, there is a new name to be remembered – Jean Decloedt. As told by farmer and Parish Councillor Andrew Frampton at Monday’s Parish Council meeting…

Jean Decloedt was born in 1916 in London and was the eldest son of two Belgian diplomats. At the breakout of war, Jean joined the RAFVF (Volunteer Force) and was stationed at Burtonwood base near Warrington. His job as a member of the 37th Maintenance Unit was to repair and service allied planes, mainly spitfires and deliver them to squadrons around the country.

On 15 March 1942, Andrew’s late grandfather Jack Frampton, John Studley and Jack Wakely were on Home Guard duty in Broadwindsor. It was a dry, foggy and windy night and they heard the sound of an engine faltering and spluttering. In the cockpit unbeknown to them was Jean Decloedt taking a Super Marine Mk 2 Spitfire BL483 to 317 Squadron, based in Exeter. Sadly, he crashed into Lewesdon Hill on the north side. When the Home Guard reached it they found Jean and he had been killed on impact. Armed with only sticks the Home Guard didn’t know if they would discover a German plane or airman on the run. The following day Dudley Tolley from Wantsley Farm managed to squirrel away one of the wooden propellers which hangs in Beaminster Museum to this day.

Next March is the 80th anniversary of this event. Jean has no surviving family and this story isn’t remembered on Remembrance Sunday.
Councillor Frampton reported that he has set up a meeting with the National Trust Area Officer to discuss the possibility of erecting some form of memorial and information board at Lewesdon, on the site of the crash and will be establishing contact with the Belgian Embassy. The Parish Council expressed its support for a memorial and thanked the Councillor for his efforts in bringing this event to their attention.
Andrew is also liaising with Broadwindsor school and Rev. Jo to become involved.

“We are all forgotten after a third generation or 100 years and this poor Pilot has been forgotten much sooner so as a mark of respect and gratitude I would like to honour his sacrifice and memory.” – Andrew Frampton.

Photo: Annie Collins.

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Broadwindsor Fun Group’s Christmas Party – Saturday, 18th December

Tickets are now on sale at Broadwindsor Community Stores for the Fun Group’s Festive Celebration on Saturday, 18th December at the Comrades Hall from 7.30pm – 10.30pm. (The Comrades Arms will be closed this evening.)

Live Music is being provided by The Silver Lining Band. Festive classics alongside their rock ‘n roll repertoire.

A licensed bar will be provided by Kevin with 50% of the profits going to Broadwindsor Community Stores.

The ticket price of £8 for adults & £5 for under 18’s includes a plate of nibbles. If you require the vegetarian option or have any special dietary needs – please contact the group on bwfunday20@gmail.com at least 7 days before the event.

A Festive Hamper will be the prize of the raffle to be held at the end of the evening.

Ticket numbers have been reduced in view of the local Covid pandemic so when they’re gone – they’re gone!

Tickets can be purchased in person at the village shop or reserved online by contacting bwfunday20@gmail.com and paying by BACS – please state your name as your booking reference:
Account Name: Broadwindsor.org
Sort Code: 30-98-97
Account Number: 34903363

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Matt Frampton Steps Down As Dorset’s YFC County Chairman

Matt Frampton from Burstock posted this cheerful photograph of himself with County organiser, Tracy on social media this evening after stepping down following two years serving as Dorset Young Farmers County Chairman.

“Literally couldn’t have wished for a better top team for my two years as county chair
The pandemic definitely put a dampener on the plans I had but it was an amazing experience and a true pleasure!

Now back to getting drunk at events…”

The new County Chairman is Steven Bailey from Marshwood Vale.

Please direct any correspondance by email:office@dorsetyfc.org.uk

**Look out for their Panto competition in Dorchester on Saturday, 22nd January 2022 – each club enters and they have a winning performance.

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Accident On Broadwindsor – Beaminster Road

Road now clear 🙂

Reported by Nicola Gosney on Facebook:

Just to let people know theirs been a car accident on the Beaminster to Broadwindsor Road.

Just outside Beaminster side where it typically floods.

Please go careful.

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Covid Booster Clinic At Beaminster Public Hall – Saturday, 13th November

There will be an extra Covid Booster Clinic in Beaminster Public Hall on Saturday, 13th November. 12.30pm – 5pm.

This will be a walk in clinic only, no appointments necessary. You just need to:

have had your 2nd dose at least 6 months ago
be aged 50 and over. be aged 16 and over with a health condition that puts you at high risk from COVID-19 and the NHS has invited you to book
be a frontline health or social care worker

Please note, this is at the Public Hall and not Barton House surgery.

We will take as many patients as capacity and vaccine availability allow, but I need people to be patient. You will need to wait, and potentially to be prepared to come back on a different day if necessary. My team have kindly agreed to give up their Saturday to try and help get people their jab, and we will try our best to help you but we can’t vaccinate West Dorset in one day! Please be patient and respectful, or we will have to revert to booked appointments only in future.

One final point, please don’t turn up to the Town Hall on a day when we are not operating as the Town Council will not be able to help you!

Mike & Team

Beaminster Pharmacy

If you haven’t had both doses of your vaccinations, it is not too late to book an appointment. Visit nhs.uk or call 119.

For more information, visit dorsetccg.nhs.uk

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An Incredible Evening

Approximately 500 people flocked to Broadwindsor’s Cricket Club Pavilion last night to watch Broadwindsor Fun Group’s organised Firework display led by village resident & member of Broadwindsor Fun Group, Andrew Hookings.

Stewards were in place and worked ‘flat out’ for 3 hours, continually guiding people and their families safely in and out of the grounds.

The Fun Group’s Food stall had some people queuing for 50 minutes before completely selling out of burgers and hot dogs, almost exclusively cooked by Vice-chairman, Martin Burt with his trusty meat thermomenter! Delicious hot soups and mulled wine also sold very well.
The Cricket Club’s bar sold out too, with a quick trip to the Co-op required to stock up!

All those involved under estimated the crowd who attended and this has been attributed to local advertising; no other local organised displays taking place; the forecast of dry weather and admission was free 🙂

Special thanks must go to Margery Hookings who raised an astonishing £743.07 in her special family collection bucket!

“Incredible. I can’t recall ever seeing that many people in the village” was one local comment made. David Leader, who worked with the BFG Core group on the food stall stated “I don’t think I have ever been involved in catering for so many people in such a short period of time.” Cars parking on the verges at Cross Keys and on the grass area at the front of Redlands Lane was not appreciated but thankfully were there for just one hour.

Broadwindsor House have posted lovely videos on their Facebook page – Click HERE & HERE.

A huge thank you to all involved and all who came along to support the event!

Photo: Annie Collins
Photo: Annie Collins
Photo: Broadwindsor House
Photo: Annie Collins
Photo: Annie Collins
Photo: Broadwindsor House
Photo: Annie Collins

Following the success of this event, Broadwindsor Fun Group and Broadwindsor Cricket Club will have a debrief meeting with a view to holding the event next year.

Don’t forget…

This Tuesday evening at 7.30pm – Broadwindsor Fun Group are holding their Open Planning meeting to discuss 2022’s Jubilee’s celebrations and more fundraising dates.
All are welcome. For more information and the Agenda – Click HERE.

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Comrades Hall 100 Club

To renew your membership or the club / organisation that you are responsible for, with the Comrades Hall 100 Club, please call at the Hall during November on the following days between 10am to 12.30pm, during the Post Office sessions:

Tuesday 9^th,
Friday 12^th,
Tuesday 16^th,
Friday 19^th

Joyce and Sally will be pleased to take your subscriptions. Alternatively, put your remittance through either of their doors, clearly stating who it is from, or contact them if you have any questions.

Please make cheques payable to Comrades Hall.

Joyce:- 868286 // Ravelston, Hursey // joyce_chumbley@yahoo.co.uk

Sally:- 867672 // Greystones, West Street, Broadwindsor // thesarlings@btinternet.com

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Details Of Tonight’s Fireworks Event

A favourable sky is expected for Broadwindsor Fun Group’s Fireworks event this evening, held in cooperation with Broadwindsor Cricket Club and sponsorship received from Cllr. Simon Christopher.

Admission is FREE. Donation buckets will be rattled 🙂
Pedestrian access from 5.30pm.
Redlands Yard (formerly the Craft Centre) are kindly allowing the use of their car park for those driving.
Stewards will be in place to guide you safely into and from the Cricket Club’s Pavilion Spectators area.
Please dispose of your rubbish sensibly and do not leave any behind.
Sorry – no Sparklers allowed!

A bar* will be available and the following will also be on sale from 5.30pm…

Burgers @ £3 each
Hot dogs @ £2 each
Cup of Soup @ £1 each
– Curried Lentil
– Roasted Butternut Squash
– Potato & Vegetable
Mulled wine* @ £3 each
Glo Sticks @ 2 for 50p

*Please drink responsibily. You are advised not to drink alcohol if you are driving.

Thank you to Andrew Hookings and his team for organising the fireworks. Enjoy!

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Local Employment Opportunity At Dimensions Salon

Dimensions Hair salon at Redlands Yard are looking for a self employed hairdresser to join their team.

You must have at least 5 years experience and be able to work alone. Ideally they need someone to do evenings or afternoons and Saturdays but they can be very flexible.

Interested? Please contact Stephanie: 01308 867711 or message through their Facebook page – click HERE.

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