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Property at Hollis Hill – £650,000

This detached property up Hollis Hill is on the market with Purple Bricks and a guide price of £650,000.  The four bedroomed house has the following highlights:

  • Four double bedrooms
  • Finnish red pine
  • Sociable living area
  • Four ensuites
  • Stunning views
  • Outhouses
  • Sustainable living
  • Ample parking
  • Potential B & B

Featuring:

Finnish solid log – red pine; Triple glazed windows; Engineered oak flooring throughout the ground floor; Solid pine flooring throughout the first floor; Plant room housing the boiler and water pumps and filters, there is further potential for additional outhouses.
All the details, floor plan and many more photographs can be viewed HERE and of course the opportunity to purchase.

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CPRE – The Countryside Charity

Broadwindsor, the parish and the surrounding villages have always had difficulties when it comes to public transport. The CPRE (formerly Campaign to Protect Rural England) believes without regular bus services, many people in rural communities can become cut off, isolated and left without the means to live an independent life. Formed in 1926 by Sir Patrick Abercrombie, the CPRE claims to be one of the longest running environmental groups.

They have launched a petition calling for a reliable bus service for rural communities. This will be forwarded to the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps.

More buses means:

  • Less traffic and air pollution
  • Better access to local green space for everyone
  • More spending on our local high streets
  • Access to training and jobs for everyone
  • A ticket out of loneliness and isolation for our friends and family.

By signing this petition, you will show the Government that this is an issue that thousands of people across the country want them to act on.  Sign the petition HERE.

The Dorset contact for the South West region of the CPRE is:

Peter Bowyer, Chair, Dorset CPRE,
PO Box 9018, Dorchester DT1 9GY
Telephone: 0333 577 0360
Email: info@dorset-cpre.org.uk
Visit their website HERE.
Charity number: 211974.

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Tales from the Phone Box Library

The weather is certainly not conducive to more Music From The Square Window and both Julie Andrews and village resident Margery Hookings need a well earned break.  From music, Margery has focused on reading and has a new Lockdown project on the go to keep the spirit of reading in the village alive and connect as book lovers in the community.

Broadwindsor’s Book Exchange at the telephone box by Bernards’ Place became a book exchange early in the first Lockdown of 2020.  With content for all ages, it has proven very popular indeed.

Love Reading!So much so that Margery now invites you to submit your book reviews on books that you have already read from the book exchange or a book you are planning to donate.
She will initially create a blog or a podcast her “Tales from the Phone Box Library” on her site MaddieGrigg.co.uk. When enough have been collected, Broadwindsor.org will create a page on the village website for them all to be available.
Later, Margery will include Kindle books and others you’ve bought, especially if you’ve really enjoyed them.  If you’d like to contribute, please email: margery.hookings@gmail.com.

Reviews and previews don’t have to be long or intricate. Here are a few guidelines for those reviewing:

  • Reviews should not exceed 200 words in total
  • Please include:
    1. Title
    2. Author
    3. Genre
    4. Body of Review (no spoilers please).
    5. Would you recommend/not recommend?
  • Send all reviews to margery.hookings@gmail.com

Space is obviously very limited in the telephone box – please do not just dump books or boxes in there.  The conditions are too damp to accept journals and magazines, so no more of those please.  Thanks go to Ruthie Stevens & Wendy Shields – who has now removed all the cobwebs 🙂 – for keeping the telephone box tidy.

We are all aware of the rules – Please act responsibly
You enter the Book Exchange at your own riskScroll

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Countryside Classroom

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, home schooling is set to continue for some time.  Discover Farming is the education programme run and managed by the Melplash Agricultural Society.  They have provided several activities and resources at their Countryside Classroom Home Education Hub.

All resources available in different Modules for 3-6 years, 7-11 years and 11-16 years.

  • Science:  A selection of super science activities including videos, games, worksheets and a Big Worm Hunt Competition – a  chance to win a wonderful wormery kit for your child to enjoy at home!  Click HERE.
  • Maths: Support your child to develop their numeracy skills with their maths resources: activity booklets, worksheets and helpful guidance on how to look for examples of maths in everyday life.  Click HERE.
  • English: Module includes quizzes, activity sheets, photo packs and a free virtual book that are all based around the theme of food, farming and the countryside. Click HERE.

The Melplash Agricultural Society is a registered charity (charity number 1130201) with the aim of promoting and improving agriculture and horticulture in West Dorset for the public benefit.

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A Request Re: Bernards’ Place

Chris Edgerley is making excellent progress building the wall by the play area in Bernards’ Place.  He is asking if anyone has a large ammonite or anything that could go into the wall as a feature, you will see the picture of the stone carved horse’s head which was donated and has been placed in the wall and is very impressive.

Also. . .

The Treasurer of the Comrades Hall Committee has need of a smart phone to allow him to do his online banking.  If anyone has a redundant one they no longer need and could donate – please get in touch asap. Telephone David Leader on: 01308 868275 or 07867 608652.  Thank you.

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Ongoing Roadworks At North Allington From 8th February

Any unauthorised Person who uses or permits the use of the road(s) indicated in contravention of the Notice will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,000.

All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along NORTH ALLINGTON, BRIDPORT between its junction with West Street and its junction with Hospital Lane, a distance of approximately 650 metres.
Please note that the closures will be on a rolling programme and the whole extent shown will not all be closed at one time. The Order is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations, which
require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise the likelihood of danger to highway users. It will come into operation on 8 February 2021 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 12 March 2021. Emergency access will be maintained at all times.

This Order will enable Wessex Water, safe access to carry out sewer rehabilitation works.

An alternative route will be signed using: B3162 – A3066 – B3163 – B3162

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Wessex Water on 0345 600 4 600.
For more information on any Roadworks or Closures, please contact:
Dorset Highways Traffic Team – 01305 221020 or email: trafficteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.

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Congratulations To Chris Chapman & His Team

For the 5th year in a row, village resident Chris Chapman and his Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture business has been awarded the Best of HOUZZ Service award.

He delivered this comment on his website and on social media:

“Once again we have been given the Best of HOUZZ Service award for the 5th year running. This is so important to us, happy clients are what it’s all about for us, we love what we do and we really want our customers to be happy with what we make for them. We work really hard to deliver the best we can and to be acknowledged for this is great! So this is a really big thank you to all our past clients who took the time and energy to review us, reviews are so important to small businesses.
Thank you!“

Congratulations to Chris & his team!

You can contact Chris through the following ways:
Workshop : 01308 861121
Email: chris@chrischapmanltd.co.uk
Visit the website: www.chrischapmanltd.co.uk
View Chris’ previous projects at Houzz: Chris Chapman Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture

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Donations Needed For Dorchester & Yeovil Hospitals

Here is a small, easy and practical way for you to show your support for those brave front liners:

The following list of suggested items has been drawn up with the hospitals advice. 

  • Hand Cream
  • Lip Balm
  • Shower/Bath Oils & Soaks
  • Moisturisers
  • Eye Masks
  • Relaxation & Sleep Treats

Please leave any donations at our village shop, Broadwindsor Community Stores. Collections are every Friday.

Please note:

  • No Food or Snacks please – even if sealed!
  • All Items should be unopened and sealed.
  • All items should be within their ‘sell buy’ & ‘best before’ date .
  • All items will be sanitised prior to distribution.

If you would prefer to make a monetary donation,

Please direct any queries to: Jemma Loveridge, 07787 515470

Thank You!

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Remote Education

Since March 2020, remote education has become more a necessity for all pupils.

Following months of research SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) has now published a report into remote education.

Below is the section relevant to SEND pupils.

You can read the full Government research publication HERE.

SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) is a government department.  Dorset Council’s Local Offer for children and young people from 0 to 25 years with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) provides information, advice and support for children and their families – Click HERE for more information.

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Local Employment: Heavers Are Hiring Again

Heavers of Bridport are specialists in the supply and installation of windows, doors and other glazing solutions throughout the Southwest.

They took on 3 new apprentices in November 2020. This time they are looking for an Experienced Installer to join their team.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be experienced in all aspects of glazing installations.
  • Be able to provide evidence and references of previous experience.
  • Be punctual.
  • Be able to work as a member of a team.
  • Have good communication skills
  • Be able to adapt to a multitude of new skills.
  • Be self motivated.

Please email ross@heavers.co.uk to apply.

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