Month: February 2022

Broadwindsor Cricket Club Update & Fixtures

Broadwindsor Cricket Club have a lot going on before matches begin on May 1st.

They are busy readying the ground for the upcoming season with work starting on finally finishing the pavilion in the next couple of weeks. Solar panels are being fitted in March which will provide power for lights and hot water for showers.

They are also trying to have the speed limit reduced from 60-40 mph outside the ground entrance.  They then hope to negotiate and agree with Robert Tolley about renting the corner of his field for a new car park area.

Following the success of last year’s Fireworks event with Broadwindsor Fun Group, Broadwindsor Cricket Club will host the Fireworks event again later this year and are meeting with Andrew Hookings to discuss all the issues involved.

Supporters are always welcome and they have cold beers/ Lagers/ ciders and soft drinks for sale for those warm sunny afternoons.

Here are their fixtures for 2022 which can be downloaded as a pdf document for printing HERE.

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Celebration Gig – Saturday, 2nd April, 7pm

Originally planned for Saturday, 15th January, 2022 to raise funds for the Save The White Lion campaign, but postponed due to Covid restrictions… it is now on Saturday, 2nd April, 2022 and is a CELEBRATION GIG as their target was achieved.

At the Comrades Hall, from 7pm – 11pm, 5 local bands will be performing back-to-back…

  • HiDDeN
  • The Rosenburgs
  • Black Dog Blues Band
  • Cell Division
  • McIntyre

A bar and refreshments will be available.

Tickets £5 from:

  • Broadwindsor Community Stores OR
  • Call 07740 949 904 OR
  • Buy on the door (if not sold out).

BE SURE TO BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES!

All proceeds will go to the Save The White Lion refurbishment fund.

Save The White Lion

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Take Part In Star Count 2022

The New Moon is on Wednesday, 2nd March which means the skies are dark and, when clear, the stars and constellations are much easier to see.

The best way to see how many stars we can all see in the sky is… to count them! We are very fortunate where we live when it comes to light polloution. The Countryside Charity are asking people from all across the country to become ‘citizen scientists’ and look heavenwards for one night. Join in by choosing a clear night from tonight, 26th February to 6th March 2022 and become a stargazer. It’s happening now – don’t miss out!

With brilliant support from the British Astronomical Association, they want you to look up at the constellation Orion and let them know how many stars you can count. Don’t worry: they’re giving you plenty of support on how to do this – click HERE. Once you’ve done your star-spotting, use their simple online form (click HERE) to quickly and easily send them your count – and then they get busy with the number-crunching.

Your results from Star Count will help them make a map of where star-spotters are enjoying deep, dark skies. By showing on a map where light pollution is most serious, they can then work with local councils and others to decide what to do about it.

Better still, Star Count is also a great way to switch off from the distractions of daily life and reconnect with nature. Look up at the cosmos and… breathe 🙂

Sign Up & Submit Your Star Count HERE.

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#NoWarPlease

As Russia launches a three-pronged invasion of Ukraine, targeting Kyiv, attacking the second-largest city Kharkov, and bringing in troops from Crimea – our thoughts and prayers go out to all the innocent citizens involved.
As a humanitarian and to show some solidarity with the people of Ukraine, please could you share/retweet this image with the hashtag #NoWarPlease
Thank you.

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BFG Quiz Night – Saturday, 26th March, 7.30pm

Raising funds for the Jubilee celebrations in June, Broadwindsor Fun Group (BFG) are hosting a Quiz Night at the Comrades Hall on Saturday, 26th March at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Vice Chairman, Martin Burt will be the Quizmaster and there will be prizes for the winning team.

The Quiz will comprise of a total of 8 rounds,  which will include a picture round and a brainteaser round.

As the Comrades Arms will be open upstairs, you are welcome to bring your own refreshments to the event 🙂

Entry is £3 per person and there is a 6 person limit to form a team. Put the date in your diary!

To reserve a table or if  you have any enquiries, please contact: bwfunday20@gmail.com.

Broadwindsor Fun Group still need stewards for the opening parade and helpers for their childrens’ activities on Saturday, 4th June.  This includes face painting and art/craft activities.  If you think you may be able to help/cover a shift between 9.30am- 2pm – please get in touch: bwfunday20@gmail.com .

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Taoist Yoga/Yin Yoga,  Saturday, 5th March

Taoist Yoga/Yin Yoga classes begin at the Comrades Hall on Saturday, 5th March from 10.30am -11.45am

Village resident, Leon Lord already successfully runs Pilates, Qigong, Wing Chun Kung Fu and Personal Fitness classes in the village and surrounding areas. He now offers Taoist/Yin Yoga classes.

What is Yin yoga?

Yin yoga uses passive, longer-held poses to work deeply into the body. Targeting the deep tissue of the body, our connective tissues – ligaments, joints, tendons and the deep fascia networks of the body.
The reason it is called Taoist or Yin Yoga is because the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine is applied to it. That’s the same theory behind Acupuncture, Qigong, Tai Chi and more.
Yin yoga improves the energy flow within the body, enhancing the flow of Chi in the organs. This encourages us to have healthy, balanced organs as well as healthy muscles. There are also emotional and mental health benefits.

What Can You Expect?

Leon’s Yin yoga class will consist of a series of passive floor postures that you will hold for up to 5 minutes and sometimes longer with the use of breath and mindful connection.
Blocks and bolsters are used regularly to help relax in to the stretches, he will provide these in class.
At the end of the sessions there will be around 10mins of mindful meditation.

Spaces are limited! To book – Click HERE.

To make further enquiries or book – please contact Leon:

 

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Tikka Trak Tonight – 4-8pm

Visiting Broadwindsor village tonight and parking in the bay outside the primary school, Tikka Trak‘s mobile Indian Street Food van will be there.

Pre-orders can be made up until 3pm on 07843 199 781

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New Local Business – Beaminster Upholstery

Mike Oaten has been doing upholstery for 35 years and repairing furniture for 18 years for a national insurance furniture repair company.  He has now ventured out on his own with Beaminster Upholstery. Living in Beaminster, Mike is still seeking premises but a lot of upholstery or repair work can be carried out in your own homes or premises.

Mike already has clients in Broadwindsor and is ready to welcome more…

 

Look out for his van!

Visit Beaminster Upholstery’s Facebook page HERE to view more photographs of Mike’s work. His website is almost up and running.


To contact Mike –

Email: beaminsterupholstery@gmail.com 
Phone: 07470 007 588

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Broadwindsor Features In West Dorset Magazine

Broadwindsor’s Save The White Lion campaign and The Place I Love project with Megan Edwards’ map feature in the 2nd edition of the new magazine “West Dorset Magazine“. Two local cats, Ruby & Rocket appear on page 3!

Read the full magazine on the web – HERE.

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Wear Your Mask At The White Lion Tonight

Due to an increase of positive Covid cases in the village, the committee have requested that those coming to this evening’s open viewing at The White Lion please wear a facemask in the interests of everybody’s safety.

The White Lion will be open from 6pm – 8pm.

Read the latest news HERE.

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