Month: October 2022

David Leader: Finalist In National Award Scheme – Vote Now

Our much missed councillor and friend, the late David Leader, who spearheaded the campaign to save Broadwindsor’s only pub, has been posthumously nominated and short listed as a finalist for the Community Contribution Award in the Plunkett Foundation’s annual Rural Community Business Awards.

Public vote now open – Click HERE – Closes this Friday, 4th November.

The Rural Community Business Awards celebrate inspirational and outstanding examples of community-owned businesses and the kind-hearted individuals involved in them, who have gone above and beyond for their communities over the last year. They stepped up to support their communities more than ever and the Rural Community Business Awards gives recognition and thanks to their efforts.

Rick Dyke, who took over as chairman of Broadwindsor Community Pub Ltd, after David’s sudden death in March this year, said: ‘We’re delighted that his work has been recognised by The Plunkett Foundation, a national charity which plays such a big role in supporting rural communities across the UK.’

David, whose kindness and commitment to the local community, touched everyone… When The White Lion,  Broadwindsor’s only pub closed in the summer of 2021, David Leader rallied the troops and got the local community on board to spearhead a campaign to re-open it as a community-owned pub. Rick continues, “David was always a very supportive, inclusive, energetic and enthusiastic champion for Broadwindsor. He made good things happen. Leading a committee and taking the local public with him, he headed a campaign to raise the funds needed to take on the pub tenancy as a community. Under David’s leadership a Crowdfunder campaign was launched and, astonishingly, smashed the target within a week. His enthusiasm, kindness and commitment inspired everyone to get on board.”

David had already been the driving force of so many amazing things in the village – the multi-use games area (MUGA), youth’s football & the community sports field at Hursey and the Community Land Trust as well as acting as the village hall chairman and lunchtime supervisor at the village primary school. All this and a pro-active vice chairman of our parish council.  More so, he was a much loved husband and father.

The White Lion Management Committee had just taken on a pub manager, ready for opening in the spring of 2022 when David died suddenly on 13th March, 2022 at the age of just 64.

Rick Dyke said: ‘The village was shattered – we’d lost our driving force and the man behind so many good things. But we were determined to make this project happen, as a tribute to David’s memory, as a force for all that is good in the community.
‘The White Lion opened its doors as a community pub on 29 April 2022. And thanks to David Leader, the pub is once again the beating heart of our vibrant village.’

This month will also see the official opening on Saturday 12th November of the newly-revamped village green at Bernards’ Place, Broadwindsor, part of a major project in which David was instrumental and includes the installation of solar panels and an air source heat pump at the village hall.

The project was supported by a Crowdfunding campaign and grants from The National Lottery Community Fund, Dorset Council’s Capital Leverage Fund, Sport England’s Places and Spaces Fund and the local FMR Trust.

The winner of the Community Contribution Award and winners of the other award categories in the Plunkett and North Barnes Farm, in partnership with Welbeck Lane and Eton College Rural Community Business Awards, will be announced at a special ceremony on Thursday, 17th November at St Martin in the Fields, London, where Margery Hookings will be accompanying Elaine Leader. You can view the award ceremony live online, please tick the box when you vote. Further information about how to access the live-streaming will be sent out closer to the event date.

Public vote now open – Click HERE – Closes this Friday, 4th November.

❤ The village says Farewell to David Leader – Click HERE.


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Restricted Play Please Until 12th November

** Update **

The tape is only round the swings now, the other equipment is good to go! 🙂

The Comrades Hall Management Committee have issued the following request:

Due to the recent wet weather, the ground that has been disturbed during the new installation has become very muddy, and new grass seed has been planted to grow through the safety rubber matting. This is why the whole area has been taped off – it is important that the ground around the apparatus is allowed to settle. We request that children of all ages (including the more adult!) please respect the restriction on use until the official opening on 12th November.

This follows their announcement yesterday on achieving their £20,000 target:

With thanks to our Crowd, extra funding from Sport England and the balance topped up through a generous grant from Dorset Council, we’ve managed to pull it off.
Any money we get over and above our original target will go towards our £25,000 stretch target to help pay for outdoor gym equipment. Some of it can be also put towards new curtains at Comrades Hall to retain the heat generated by the new solar panels and air source heat pumps and therefore doing our bit for the environment.
The new-look Broadwindsor Village Green at Bernards’ Place will be officially opened on Saturday 12th November at 11am, followed by refreshments in The White Lion. We’d love it if you – our Crowd – could come along and join us.

Well done all involved!


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Free Fireworks At Cricket Ground – Friday, 4th November

Thanks to sponsors: Cllr. Simon Christopher, Broadwindsor House, Symonds & Sampson and Clive Stafford-Smith, over £1,000 worth of Fireworks will explode at this year’s annual event on Friday, 4th November.

As last year, admission is FREE! A Barbecue and Bar will be open from 5.30pm and the firework display will begin at 7pm.
Any profits & donations made from collection buckets shall go towards the solar panels for the Cricket pavilion and a donation made to the Village Green Appeal for Bernards’ Place, who have now achieved their target 🙂

Club Captain Ade Phillips told Bridport News: “We are really pleased to be hosting this event again, as part of our collaboration with the village. We hope to raise a few pounds to help pay for the solar panels powering the pavilion, and also the play area for the kids.”

Disabled parking is available near the ground. In case of bad weather, it may be held on the Saturday or Sunday.

Please keep your pets indoors and enjoy the evening!


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More Volunteers Needed At Broadwindsor Community Stores

We all so appreciate our community village shop.  It simply wouldn’t function without the marvellous management team now led by Jane and,  just as importantly, the team of volunteers who smile and serve you when you go in 🙂

A healthy number of volunteers make it easier on all as individuals cover fewer shifts, or sometimes just the one.

It is an excellent way to learn new skills, feel productive and meet more people within the parish community.  An opportunity for you to give back to this community enterprise – it is fun too!

Full training is provided – contact Volunteer co-ordinator, Terri Small at: teri.woodland@gmail.com.


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The White Lion’s Full Regular Menu!

Here at last! The full regular menu on offer at The White Lion in Broadwindsor…

There’s no doubt delicious food comes out of the newly equipped kitchen from manager Kate Staff and her daughter Louise. Above is their regular menu to be served on Thursdays to Saturdays, from 6-9pm, when daily specials will also be available.
A choice of roasts are available on Sundays.

Please book in advance if you can, to enable them to plan ahead and for you to avoid any disappointment.

Below is their Christmas menu…

When challenged on cost by the Editor, Kate commented, “The pub is and always will be a place where everyone is welcome whether they buy one drink, ten drinks, a meal or come in for a glass of water and a chat.”

Telephone: 01308 867070, Message through Facebook or email: info@whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk


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Official Opening Bernards’ Place Play Area – Postponed!

Latest:

Opening postponed – sorry!

Huge apologies, but we are having to postpone Saturday’s opening because we’ve had to rearrange the position of one of the pieces of equipment for technical reasons, which has delayed the completion of the installation.

We will let you know the new date for the official opening as soon as we’re able to arrange it.

Aristotle
With 7 days remaining on their Crowdfunder appeal and work almost completed, the Management Committee at the Comrades Hall have released this invitation:

Thanks to your support, the village green project at Bernards’ Place, Broadwindsor, comes to a successful conclusion at the end of this week. 

We will have a brand new play area, a refreshed community space, a beautiful new oak shelter, and sustainable heating and self-generating electricity in Comrades Hall.

Join us to celebrate our community achievements at the official opening event on Saturday, 29th October at 11am on Bernards’ Place, followed by refreshments and cake in our community pub, The White Lion.

We could not have done it without you!

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday morning.

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The Comrades Hall Celebrate Their Own Platinum Jubilee

The Comrades Hall in Broadwindsor celebrates its own Platinum Jubilee this year!

On Saturday, 19th November, celebrations start with a coffee morning at 10.30am, there will be much memorabilia on display and a raffle will be held.
In the evening, from 7.30 – 10pm, there will be a Barn Dance 🙂 :

  • Music provided by ‘Crooked Furrow‘.
  • Bar Available.
  • Tickets: £10, to include a hot snack.
  • Under 12s: £5
  • On Sale at Broadwindsor Community Stores
    & The Post Office on Tuesday & Friday mornings.

The land was Glebe land belonging to General Pinney of Racedown. The life of the Comrades Hall begins when members of the British Legion obtained the barn from the Pinneys. They borrowed £200.00 and converted it into a Hall which was used by the parish for many events.  Prior to this, events had been held in ‘The Old Schoolhouse‘ opposite. There is a photograph of the men of the British Legion – all of them Comrades together and that is how the Hall got the name ‘Comrades Hall‘.

On 25th November, 1952 – the British Legion returned the Hall to Lady Pinney and on that same day, she made a Deed of Gift…

This was completed in July the following year, with the Charity Commissioners & Trustees, giving the Hall and ground known as Bernards’ Place to the Parishes of Broadwindsor and Burstock. (Charity number: 301110).

On 5th December, 1952 – the first meeting of what became known as the Comrades Hall Committee involved four local families:

  • Dorothy Shiner
  • Mr. Boucher
  • William Pascoe
  • and a Miss Curtis

The 12 members at that time, remained the governing body until April 1953 when 21 members would be elected at their first AGM. It was then specified that:

  • The Management Committee should be no less than 20.
  • 5 members had to be women.
  • 2 ex-officios –  The Vicar of Broadwindsor & Headmaster of the School.
  • Every organisation in the parish had to be represented on the committee.

More historical information will appear online at Broadwindsor.org in timing with the event…


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Car Boot Sale At Fullers Hall – This Weekend

There’s no room for parking cars up by Fullers Hall (DT8 3PY) but there will be all that you find at a car boot sale on both Saturday, 29th and Sunday, 30th from 10am – 4pm. Tools; clothing; household items; electrical items, bric-a-brac; books & Christmas items will all be on sale 🙂

If you’re having a pre-Christmas clear out, local residents are invited to use/share a table at Fullers Hall – five tables are available on a first come, first served basis.  No charge!
The forecast is light showers in the mornings and dry afternoons with even the chance of sunshine on Sunday.
If dry, you’re welcome to bring your own table and set up outside the hall or on the surrounding gardens with the residents’ permission. There will be no parking but you can drop your items off.

Please contact Peter Davies: 07563 185633 with any queries.


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Early Bookings Recommended For Christmas Dinners

Both the Stableyard Restaurant at Redlands Yard and the White Lion in Broadwindsor are getting booked up since advertising their Christmas Menus… It is recommended that you book now to avoid any disappointment.

The Stableyard, Redlands Yard:


Telephone: 01308 868362 or email: hello@stableyardrestaurant.co.uk


The White Lion Community Pub:

Telephone: 01308 867070 or email: info@whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk

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Where Did The Tin Hut Go?

This was the question and discussion at this morning’s Post Office Coffee Group from the village’s older residents.

The blue Tin Hut which was situated outside at Wall Farm on the B3164 towards Marshwood has gone. Some were shocked. Many were surprised.

So many wistful, memories were voiced:

  • “It was an icon.”
  • “It has been there since time immemorial.”
  • ”I remember the beautiful lilac that used to grow around it”

All understand that it may have been removed and the gate put in place to allow the farmer to move his cattle across the main road safer as it is a blind corner.

Image taken from Google Maps.

Nonetheless, another piece of local history lost….


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