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Energy Efficient Funding For Home Owners – Deadline Extended

Back in October 2020, Broadwindsor.org published a post about The Green Homes Grant.  It is a Government-funded voucher scheme designed to help with the installation of energy efficiency measures on homes in England to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions.  This could be used for insulation, double glazing and a host of other things that will improve the energy efficiency of your home and your home’s value.

The scheme launched at the beginning of October 2020 and you only had until 31 March 2021 to get the installation completed, which was not be easy for everyone.  finding a local installer was another problem. The deadline has now been extended for a further 12 months until 31st March 2022. While you no longer need to rush to get involved, do factor in the time it takes to get quotes, apply to the scheme and get the work completed.

The voucher of up to £5,000 will cover at least two thirds of the cost of some energy-saving home improvements. Some homeowners on qualifying benefits can get a voucher for up to £10,000 towards the cost of these home improvements.
You cannot get the Green Homes Grant for newly built homes which have not been previously occupied.

To qualify for any financial support, you’ll need to install what the Government calls “primary” improvements. These are:

  • Insulation, including solid wall, cavity wall, underfloor, loft or roof insulation. Insulation for a park home is also included.
  • Low-carbon heating, including air-source, ground-source and hybrid heat pumps, solar thermal systems and biomass boilers, which provide renewable ways of heating your home.

Check if you are eligible HERE.

Financial journalist & TV Presenter Martin Lewis produced a short video in October to try and explain things easier…

Read more about the Green Grant scheme HERE.

If you are eligible, apply for your Green Grant HERE.

When launched, as well as the tight six month deadline, finding an installer was also a problem:

  • More installers have been added, with the Government stating more firms are being added every day.
  • You should only see firms operating within a 30-mile radius of your home now 

Air Source Heat Pumps are one of the low carbon heating solutions included in the scheme and Dorset Energy Solutions are proud to be an MCS certified Contractor who is also TrustMark approved.  If you qualify for installing an air source heat pump, please get in touch with them to arrange a site visit where we can assess the property and provide you with a free quote.  Visit their site HERE.

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Graph Compares Pressure On Hospitals

This is published in a desperate plea to silence the non-believers, those who think Covid-19 is a ridiculous conspiracy theory and to those who think the rules don’t apply to them. There have been 1,290 deaths from Covid-19 in the UK over the last 7 days. The average number of people dying in the UK over the last week is 1,218 and is still rising.

The graph below shows the total number of adult critical care beds occupied in London only over a typical winter. Beginning with the winter of 2013-2014, it is then compared with the total number of adult critical care beds occupied at this current time.

These figures are not just numbers or statistics  – these are human lives: our family members, our friends, our neighbours.
Heartfelt condolences to all those who have suffered loss.

Please stay at home and stay safe.  If you must go out, wear your mask, practice social distancing and follow the Government guidelines. If you need support, it is out there.  If you can’t find it – please contact this website and assistance of direction will be given.

In August 2020, Broadwindsor.org also published a comparison graph showing the global deaths due to various causes and Covid-19.  You can view that graph HERE.

This is Covid-19 and not the flu! Please Stay Home Protect the NHS and Save Lives.

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Chris Loder MP Appeals Stay At Home

On Tuesday in Parliament, Chris Loder MP took the opportunity to thank all our schools across West Dorset for the way they have handled the most difficult of situations. He also asked that the question of vaccinations for our teachers should be moved higher up the agenda.

In his regular column in this week’s Bridport News, he stated the following:

I wrote this column on Tuesday afternoon as the Government announced 1,610 people had died, the largest number of daily deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, with over 90,000 people now having died from coronavirus in the United Kingdom.
I want to firstly give you a very real insight into the current position with coronavirus here in Dorset, because we are at a point with Covid that we have not seen before.
Our hospitals are not overwhelmed, and they are managing; but the realities of the pressures are considerable. This week, for the first time in many years, maybe ever, the Armed Forces – in our case the Royal Marines, have come to support our hospital staff in Dorset. Given their base in Poole we are fortunate to have them; following petitions by the MP for Bournemouth East and myself.
Police officers are training as ambulance drivers, MPs who were doctors or nurses before being elected to parliament are returning to hospitals. Indeed, I have offered my help to the railway should it be needed to get critical workers to work.
Just recently, when watching the television or going to the shops, I wonder if parts of our society have forgotten that we are a country in crisis, because we have become tired of it. Young people congregating, people trying to push the boundaries; even political groups delivering leaflets! But now is most certainly not the time to tire.
I am not one to be alarmist. I will rarely offer direct warnings. But if ever there was a time to recognise, for the sake of our families, friends and neighbours, that we must stay at home and respect the Government’s guidance – it is now. And if you know of neighbours that need your help, I cannot encourage you enough to offer it, if you can.

– Chris Loder, MP

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Temporary Road Closure – Friday 22nd January

From 9.30am on Friday 22nd January, all vehicles will be prohibited along the B3164 between Kingswood Park and Greengate for a distance  of 300 metres.

The alternative route will be signposted: B3164 – A3066 – B3163

This is to enable BT safe access to overhead network cabling for new customer connection.

Although in force for five days, it is anticipated that the work will be completed by 22nd January.

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.

For more information on any Roadworks or Closures, please contact:
Dorset Highways Traffic Team – 01305 221020 or email: trafficteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
For more information on the Work being undertaken, please contact:
BT – 01234 773833

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Vikki’s Specials At The White Lion

The delicious Homemade meals available for you this weekend are:

Available for collection: Thursday – Saturday 6pm – 7.30pm
Please pre order the day before!

On Sunday, there is the choice of Roast Beef, Turkey or Lamb.
Collect between 12 noon – 2.00pm.

Please telephone 01308 867070 to pre order or email info@whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk

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Big Garden Birdwatch 29th – 31st January

The RSPB are running a Big Garden Birdwatch from Friday 29th January through to and including Sunday 31st January.

It uses the same straightforward principle as the Big Butterfly Count last summer in that you spend an hour counting the birds you see in your garden or from your balcony, then tell them what you saw. Everyone can take part for free, whether you’re a novice birdwatcher, or a seasoned pro.

Sign up HERE and receive your free guide, help with identifying what you see and expert advice on feeding the birds. Plus, you’ll also receive 20% off in their shop and free delivery.

I'm a Robin!

They are also running a Fun Quiz which you can share on social media –
What kind of garden bird are you?
Find out HERE.

 


Family Membership of the RSPB starts at £6/month (for 2 adults and up to 5 children) – Find out more HERE.

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Funding for Community Businesses – Deadline Tomorrow

Community businesses in England affected by the Covid-19 crisis can apply for grants of between £10,000 and £20,000 to adapt and evolve to the changing circumstances, and to remain financially viable.

There are no restrictions on the grants; and they can be used to cover core staffing costs, contribute to meeting capital costs of adapting community businesses and ensuring that they can continue to provide the vital support to local people.

The Community Business Renewal Fund welcomes applications from organisations across the community business sector. To be considered for the Community Business Renewal Fund, you will need to demonstrate how you meet each of the following 10 criteria:

    1. Operating within England at a local / neighbourhood level.
    2. Meet the four key features of a community business: locally rooted, accountable to the local community, trading for the benefit of the local community and has a broad community impact.
    3. An established organisation with a track record of trading.
    4. An incorporated organisation.
    5. In a stable financial position with good prospects of viability for the future.
    6. Charitable purpose.
    7. For public benefit.
    8. Your organisation would benefit from a grant of up to £20,000.
    9. Able to spend the funds within 12 months.
    10. Subsidy control.

However, applications will be prioritised from organisations that are:
• Operating in a community that has been hardest hit by Covid-19
• Increasing diversity in the community business sector
• Supporting the growth and impact of the community business sector as a whole

There is a very short applications window as high demand is anticipated. The fund will open for applications from 10am on the 12th January 2021 until 4pm on the 19th January 2021.

Read all the guidance notes and apply HERE.

The next round for applications will be opening at 10am on Tuesday 2 March – closing at 4pm on Tuesday 9 March.

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Rotary Club Quiz on Zoom – Saturday, 23rd Jan

On Sat 23rd January 2021 at 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm the Brit Valley Rotary Club is holding a fund raising quiz on the platform Zoom.

John Clegg will be the Quiz Master. You can log in from 7 pm and the quiz will start at 7.30pm

There will be 6 categories with 6 questions in each

The entry fee will be £2.50 per person. The easiest way to do this is click HERE, enter the amount and follow the instructions.

The competition is open to all for a real fun night.

The Meeting ID: 818 3237 8083
Passcode: 711285
Zoom is Free! – Sign Up and get it HERE.

The Brit Valley Rotary Club is a Bridport based Rotary Club including Beaminster, West Bay and The Bride Valley and welcome any visiting Rotarians and their partners.  Brit Valley Rotary Club welcomes men and women wishing to enjoy life, to serve the community and raise money for charities and good causes, local and international. They are a registered charity: Charity Registration No. 1070791.

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£800 Million In Dormant Assets Scheme

Last week, the Government announced a major expansion of the Dormant Assets Scheme to support the UK as it recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme, which allows banks and building societies to donate funds to good causes and charities from dormant accounts, will now include assets from the insurance and pensions, investment, wealth management, and securities sectors.

More than £800 million will be made available to continue supporting urgent work to tackle youth unemployment, expand access to emergency loans for civil society organisations and help improve the availability of fair, affordable credit to people in vulnerable circumstances.

This funding is in addition to the £150 million unlocked in May 2020 to help charities’ coronavirus response and recovery. Read more HERE.

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Local Employment: 4 Home Based Positions with Stonewater

Stonewater is a local social housing association.  All of the positions they are advertising are home based.

Income Officer:

  • Salary: £23,500
  • Job reference: 00381
  • Application closing date: 22/01/2021
  • Read more HERE.

Head of Customer Voice & Influence:

  • Salary: £58,817 plus £335 a month Car Allowance
  • Job reference: 00379
  • Application closing date: 24/01/2021
  • Read more HERE.

Head of Rents & Service Charge:

  • Salary: £57,000 plus £335 per month Car Allowance
  • Job reference: 00380
  • Application closing date: 24/01/2021
  • Read more HERE.

HR Systems Project Manager:

  • Salary: £41,000
  • Job reference: 00384 
  • Application closing date: 28/01/2021
  • Read more HERE.

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