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Eco Group need more volunteers.

Eco GroupBeaminster Area Eco Group  need four more volunteers to empty the recycling bins at the Craft Centre and then take it to Bridport Recycling Centre.  Each volunteer will have two dates allocated.  All that is required are three black bin bags: one for aluminium and two for tetrapaks.

A message from Jackie Riley – Please, please wash your tetrapaks and squash them prior to popping them in the bin.  Squashing means we can fit so much more in and makes it easier for the volunteer to collect.
My first volunteer was 80 and managed it perfectly.  The recycling team were apparently very helpful.  Many thanks.  Jackie – 01308 868949

#Recycle #Broadwindsor #StaySafe

Dorset closed this weekend

 

DORSET IS CLOSED

Please do not visit us this Bank Holiday weekend – You will be welcomed back when restrictions around travel & social distancing have been lifted.

Alongside Dorset Police’s Operational colleagues – #Poole & #Purbeck #Police Officers will be targeting the #Dorset #JurassicCoast.  There are limited roads in & out of these locations. If you are from out of County you will be dealt with formally. It is crucial we protect our local communities.

We will also be Policing transport networks over the BankHoliday across Early, Late & Night shifts. You will be challenged and dealt with accordingly.

Essential travel does NOT include visits to second homes, camp sites, caravan parks or similar, whether for isolation purposes or holidays. We have been in Lockdown for a number of weeks, people must remain in their PRIMARY residence.

We’ve been given additional powers to fine those refusing to follow Government instructions so please #StayHome #ProtectTheNHS #SaveLives

If you are a local resident stopping for short periods on your exercise is permitted, but this does not include a Picnic on the Beach – You will be challenged. We ThankYou in advance for supporting us over the coming weekend.

You can find answers to the most frequently asked questions here on the Dorset Police website: https://bit.ly/3aBZ5Pk

Local work at Beaminster Sheds

BEAMINSTER SHEDS are looking for somebody with the experience in the manufacture of timber garden buildings to join their team. This position is workshop only and does not include delivery or installation of their buildings.

Hours will be: Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm

Please contact them on 01308 861144

Penumbral Lunar & Solar Eclipse in June

Strawberry Moon in JuneThe new lunar cycle begins this evening around 6.30pm.  This June, we will get a chance to see both a solar and lunar eclipse. The first will be the Lunar Eclipse, which will happen on June 5th, then will come the Solar Eclipse, on June 21st.

A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, which totally or partly blocks out the Sun for a viewer on Earth.

A Lunar Eclipse can occur only on the night of a Full Moon.
It occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth’s shadow. This can occur only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are exactly or very closely aligned (in syzygy), with Earth between the other two.
In a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, the Moon moves through a portion of the Earth’s outer shadow. The Earth restricts or obstructs the sunlight from reaching the Moon.
The eclipse starts at 18.45 hrs. but won’t be visible until the Moon rises above the horizon around 21.15 hrs. Look South East. The eclipse ends at 10:04 pm.
The next Penumbral Lunar Eclipse that we’ll be able to see is on 30th November.

June’s Full Moon on the 5th is also known as the Strawberry Moon., being the time of year for ripening strawberries.  June was traditionally the month for marriages – it is even named after the Roman goddess of marriage, Juno. Following marriage comes the “honeymoon,” which give may give credence to this Full Moon’s name.

#LookUp #StaySafe

 

Saturday Order & Collect from our Community Stores.

Order & CollectThe shop can order (pretty much) any fresh fruit or veg for their delivery customers (who have been very happy with the produce they receive) so they’re extending the service to all their customers with a collection service on Saturday.

Please email: *bwshop.orders@gmail.com*

Please be aware of two things:

  1. Spellcheck with try and make you send an email to bishop!
  2. Please also note the ‘s’ in orders, their earlier Facebook post missed the plural.

Tomorrow is World Bee Day!

World Bee Day - May 20thMay 20th has been recognised as World Bee Day since 2017 when the UN approved Slovenia’s proposal after 3 years of trying.

Every individual can contribute to the preservation of bees and other pollinators:

  • Plant nectar-bearing flowers for decorative purposes on balconies, terraces, and gardens.
  • Buy honey and other hive products from your nearest local beekeeper.
  • Raise awareness among children and adolescents on the importance of bees and express your support for beekeepers.
  • Set up a pollinator farm on your balcony, terrace, or garden; you can either make it yourself or buy at any home furnishings store.
  • Preserve old meadows – which feature a more diverse array of flowers – and sow nectar-bearing plants.
  • Cut grass on meadows only after the nectar-bearing plants have finished blooming.
  • Offer suitable farming locations for the temporary or permanent settlement of bees so that they have suitable pasture; as a consequence, they will pollinate our plants, which will thereby bear more fruit.
  • Use pesticides that do not harm bees, and spray them in windless weather, either early in the morning or late at night, when bees withdraw from blossoms.
  • Mulch blooming plants in orchards and vineyards before spraying them with pesticides so that they do not attract bees after being sprayed.

For more information about the Project – visit: https://www.worldbeeday.org

Bumble Bee on flower

#SaveTheBees #WorldBeeDay #StaySafe

 

Wobbly Cottage increase their menu selection

TheWobblyCottageDani and Rich at the Wobbly Cottage are producing a changeable menu and now offer –

Large sourdough @ £3.50 ea.
Flavours available are Regular; Roast Garlic & Parmesan, Wholemeal and Polenta & Pumpkin seed.
Baguettes @ £2.50 ea.
Scotch Eggs (with or without Curry Mayo) @ £2.50 ea.
Sausage Rolls  @ £2.00 ea.
Fruit Danish @ £2.00 ea.
Croissants: plain or chocolate @ £2.00 ea.
Cinnamon & Orange buns @ £2.00 ea.

Please support this local business.  If you need any help, please contact Dani on: 07368 200249 or Rich on 07488 313857 or email: info@thewobblycottage.co.uk

#StayAtHome #StaySafe

The last Sound of Music Through The Square Window – May 31st

Margery HookingsMargery Hookings has announced that the final day of her Music Through The Square Window will be on Sunday, 31st May at, of course 1pm.

After 67 days of Julie Andrews, we could all do with a break, least of all Margery.  No more requests are called for as she has plenty now to see us through playing two tunes a day with three on Sundays!

It has been suggested that those villagers who might be around on that last day wear decorated hats to indicate your occupation or role during lockdown?  #StaySafe

Weekend specials at the White Lion

The White Lion, BroadwindsorFriday, 22nd and Saturday, 23rd’s special extras to their Weekend Takeaway menu are:

😋 Homemade beef chilli with rice £8.00

😁 Homemade prawn pasta salad £5.00

😍 Fresh butchers faggots with onion gravy and mash £8.00

Orders must be received by 5pm the day before collection.

Telephone, message through Facebook or email: info@whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk.

#StaySafe