Month: December 2021

Happy New Year!

We all sing it when the bells chime midnight but what does Auld Lang Syne mean? It literally translates as Old Long Since making reference to the “olden days”, particularly with friends.

Written as a poem by Rabbie (Robert) Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796) in 1788, it was put to the music of an even older folk tune.  The Scottish Bard used the Scottish dialect however here are the lyrics in an English, singable form:

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?

Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak’ a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

And surely you’ll buy your pint cup!
and surely I’ll buy mine!
And we’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak’ a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

We two have run about the hills,
and picked the daisies fine;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.

Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak’ a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.

Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak’ a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

And there’s a hand my trusty friend!
And give me a hand o’ thine!
And we’ll tak’ a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.

Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak’ a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

Wishing Everybody A Happy New Year!

Stay Safe!

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Thank You From Zoe Raymond

You may remember 11yr old Zoe Raymond from Blackdown putting out a request at the end of September for your used stamps in memory of her Grandad Lloyd Curtis (You can read the original post HERE).

A happy Zoe delivered her first donation to Weldmar Hospice yesterday.

The total weight of the used stamps collected was 72 oz (just over 2 kg) which converted into a £40 donation to the Weldmar Hospice.

Zoe continues to collect used stamps for her second donation. If you have any stamps (please leave at least 1cm of envelope around the stamp) please contact Zoe and her Mum, Sonia on 01460 30471 who will arrange their collection.

Thank you again for your support & well done Zoe!

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COVID Vaccine Walk-In Availability Today & Tomorrow

At Beaminster Town Hall, Mike and his team have availability for walk-in COVID vaccinations today (30th) and tomorrow (31st): 1st, 2nd and 3rd doses.
  • 09.00 – 12.00 noon
  • 13.00 – 16.30 hrs.

You must be over 16 and at least 91 days from your 2nd jab for a booster.

Please do share this information, thank you.

Stay safe and enjoy a Happy New Year 🙂

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Book Your Flu Vaccination At Barton House Medical Practice

Notice from Barton House Medical Practice:

“ARE YOU:

  • Over 65❓
  • 50 – 64 years old❓
  • 18-49 in ‘at risk’ category❓

We appreciate you will all have heard & seen a lot regarding Covid vaccinations at the moment but it is also very important to have your flu vaccination if you are eligible.
We have added a couple more flu clinics in January 2022 on:

  • Wednesday 5th January ~ 2:30 – 5:30pm
  • Wednesday 12th January ~ 9 – 11am

Please call the surgery if you are unable to make these dates as I’m sure we can find something suitable for you.

 

We have sent out invites today to those eligible with a link to book your appointment, or a letter or alternatively please call the surgery to arrange your appointment on 01308 861938.

If you are registered for online services the easiest and quickest way to book is via https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/Login.

 

We would strongly recommend for you to get yourself booked in but if you decide you would sooner not have the flu vaccination this year please reply ‘decline ’ to the link sent or ring the surgery to inform us so that we can remove you from our list and save you having any more messages from us regarding this.

 

Many thanks”

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Skittle Alley For Private Hire At Comrades Hall

The Broadwindsor Skittles Club next meet at 7.30pm on Monday, 6th January 2022 but did you know that you can hire the skittle alley for your own use?

If you’re looking for something indoors to do to entertain yourself and the kids during a wintery and wet January – why not consider the Skittle alley? By hiring the room for a session, as well as the Skittle alley, you will also have the use of the table skittles and mini-pool table.

Located upstairs in the Lewesdon room at the Comrades Hall, you can choose between the following 3 sessions:

Broadwindsor Residents Rates:

  • Morning – £14.00 (up to 3 hours)
  • Afternoon – £19.00 (up to 5 hours)
  • Evening session – £19.00 (up to 5 hours)
  • No hidden extra costs!

Non-Resident Rates:

  • Morning – £21.00 (up to 3 hours)
  • Afternoon – £23.00 (up to 5 hours)
  • Evening session – £25.00 (up to 5 hours)
  • No hidden extra costs!

These prices are for all seven days in the week, although some slots are booked out on a regular basis by other users.  Sessions must be booked in advance.

Booking Clerk, Kirsty can be contacted via email:  kirstyamoore@outlook.com
or on her mobile: 07388 780320

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Back Lane Closed – Traffic Diversion

Wessex Water have commenced roadworks this morning in Back Lane with apparently no notice to residents.  This has caused significant disruption and there is someone in place now diverting traffic.

There was an urgent road closure in effect in Main Street, Hursey (more HERE) but nothing about Back Lane this morning.  Traffic, including buses and lorries travelled the wrong way down High Street towards the Comrades Hall only to meet traffic coming up the opposite way.  This too may be urgent but no notification causes accidents.  The police have been notified.

Please take care when driving through the village!

Wessex Water tweeted at approx. 1pm stating: “…sorry for the inconvenience caused. The team involved has advised us that the work has now been completed and traffic should soon return to normal. They’ll look into what went wrong on this occasion to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Thanks.”

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COVID Vaccine Walk-In Availability Today

At Beaminster Town Hall, Mike and his team have good availability for walk-in COVID vaccinations today: 1st, 2nd and 3rd doses.
  • 09.00 – 12.00 noon
  • 13.00 – 16.30 hrs.

You must be over 16 and at least 91 days from your 2nd jab.

Please share this information, thank you.

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Can You Help Accommodate 7 Horses?

A Pilsdon resident, Kelly Kimi is reaching out to neighouring villages with the following request:

“Hi everyone,
I’m looking for grazing for my small herd of 7 horses. Most are small ponies and live on fresh air, so I don’t need a huge field. 4-5 acres would suit us, although we have had much larger fields too.

Does anyone knows of anywhere nearby ?

I am tidy, knowledgeable, kind and committed to looking after my horse family. I have good references too.

Thanking people in advance, I can be reached by email on: kelimac_2000@yahoo.com.”

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2 Council Vacancies – Blackdown & Broadwindsor

Contact elections@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.

The Parish Clerk, Helen Cudmore may be contacted at hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk.

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Join In LEGO® Build Day 2021 – December 27th

Did you receive some Lego this Christmas? On Monday, December 27th, grab your bricks and join thousands across the world as they get together to build anything and everything – all from the comfort of your living room, kitchen floor or cosy outer-space hideouts. It’s fun, it’s easy… it’s becoming a new global holiday tradition.

It works like this: You build something unique. Then you share it with the world by tagging it with #LEGOBuildDay. That’s it! You’ve joined the biggest build party on Earth. And possibly the universe.  Have fun!

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