The bells at St. John the Baptist church in Broadwindsor will be heard this afternoon (Tuesday, 6th) at 15.45 hrs. when a band from Milverton will ring a Quarter Peal.
A second group from the University of Cambridge Guild of Ringers will be ringing on Monday, 19th August from 10.30am – 11.30am.
Enjoy the bells 🙂
Photo credit: Annie Collins Photography
Daveburgers (makes 8)
(No prizes for guessing who makes these in our house)
Get the brollies out – it’s barbecue season! The flavour of these beauties is elevated by the caramelised onions – well worth the extra effort.
I’d recommend making a big batch of these onions – freeze for using later on top of burgers, hot dogs, as a pizza topping or with cheese on toast. The burgers freeze well, individually wrapped in cling film. (When defrosting, unwrapping before they’re thawed makes life easier.)
Method:
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the onions, along with a good pinch of salt to draw out the moisture and help prevent burning. Lid on, cook gently for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
When softened, add the sugar and balsamic and continue to cook until well reduced, browned and completely soft. Add a splash of water if they start to stick.
Allow to cool, then combine with the mince and season well with salt and black pepper before dividing into eight and shaping into burgers. (We use a burger press, but not essential.)
Cover and chill in the fridge before cooking, separated by squares of greaseproof paper, or freeze for later (see above).
Summer Fruits Cake (serves 6-8)
This is a little like the French Moelleux – basically a soft sponge used as a vehicle for any seasonal fruit glut, and is very adaptable. I like to use nectarines, but you could use peaches, apricots, cherries (stoned), or plums if you prefer something less sweet. You will need an 8-9 inch tin, preferably springform, greased and the bottom lined with greaseproof.
Method:
Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan/Gas 4.
Place all ingredients except the fruit and Demerara sugar in a large bowl and mix until just combined (don’t overdo it!).
Pour into prepared tin and smooth top.
Arrange the fruit over the top, ensuring that the slices are away from the edge of the tin, and sprinkle the Demerara sugar on top.
Bake in centre of oven for around 45 minutes (check after 35)Â or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Many thanks to Ann Shaw 🙂
Ann’s previous recipes:
At 7.30pm at the Comrades Hall Friday, 16th August, Broadwindsor’s Community Film Club will be showing…
Directed by David Leitch
Starring Ryan Gosling & Emily Blunt
(Running time 125 mins)
Ryan Gosling stars as Colt Seavers, a battle-scarred stuntman fresh off an almost career-ending accident. Colt is persuaded to return to his stunt career when he’s told his ex, Jody (Emily Blunt), is directing a film and asked for him specifically. With hopes of winning back the love of his life, Colt returns to set only to find the movie’s leading man missing and production in peril. Ensnared in an increasingly wild conspiracy, he must solve the mystery to save Jody’s film and get one last shot with her. What could possibly go right?Â
David Leitch delivers a hard-hitting hilarious action-thriller with The Fall Guy.
** The Film Club need your active help! Click HERE. **
Today, Sunday 21st July would have been Julie Steele’s 59th birthday but sadly she left us, too soon, on 12th December 2022 following a long struggle with cancer and its treatments.
Julie loved living in Broadwindsor and said this was where she said she belonged. Julie was enthusiastically involved with many activities in the village, of note was her role as President of the local W.I. group who described her as “a real leading light at our WI.”
To read Julie’s full Eulogy presented by her friend, Cath Booth – click HERE.
Julie frequently rested at the old bench at Cross Keys, which is across the road from the war memorial, en route to our village shop or visiting friends.
One of Julie’s final arrangements was to choose, purchase from her estate and donate a new bench which is now situated there.
Thank you to Martin Burt for putting it in place 🙂
Soon to be added is a memorial plaque which reads:
In Memory Of Julie Steele
1965 – 2022
A Much Loved Friend & Broadwindsor Resident
Greatly Missed, Never Forgotten
The next stage of the ‘facelift’ will happen once the wild flowers have died back. The grass will then be cut and a rose bed will be put in which, once in place, the W.I. have kindly agreed to maintain 
Julie was laid to rest in St. John the Baptist church graveyard
on 6th January 2023.
Happy Heavenly Birthday JulieBroadwindsor village resident, Kimball Garcia is saddling up and taking the ‘Cycle 274 Miles in August‘ to raise awareness and help fund the fight against brain tumours.
“Want to join me in supporting a good cause? I’m doing Cycle 274 Miles in August 2024 for Brain Tumour Research and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate ÂŁ5 or ÂŁ500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support.” – Kimball Garcia
To donate, one must have a Facebook account – Login and click HERE.
Donations go to PayPal Giving Fund to distribute directly to this charity within 45 days.
(To donate privately, select “Only me” from the privacy menu in the donation form.)
Who says that you can’t enjoy a full Christmas dinner in the middle of the year? And why not?
On Sunday, 28th July at The White Lion, Clive will be offering a 2 course Christmas menu for £26.00. It will be necessary to pre-order and pay a deposit of £10 per person.
Choose from:
All accompanied with Pigs in blankets, Yorkshire pudding, Roast potatoes, Sage and onion stuffing balls, vegetables and gravy.
Desserts on offer are:
Telephone: 01308 867070 to reserve your table 🙂 or
Email: info@whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk
As part of National Race Horse Week (7th – 15th September) there is the opportunity to visit local race horse trainer, Anthony Honeyball‘s stable yards at Potwell Farm, Mosterton, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HG.
Over the past decade the farm has gradually evolved from a small stud with one barn and a tack room, to a thriving professional yard with 66 stables and facilities to support their resident athletes.
On offer is a 2 hour visit on Thursday, 12th September, 10:30am – 12:30pm. Spaces are limited and were still available at the time of publishing.
The vast majority of yards outside of the main training centres are free to attend.
Entry is free but you do have to register if you want to visit – Register for your place to visit HERE.
Telephone: 01308 341131
Email: office@ajhoneyballracing.co.uk
Photo credit: Megan Dent.
An announcement from our volunteers at Broadwindsor’s Commuity Film Club…
We have been lucky as a village to have a monthly Film Club at the Comrades Hall for some years now. There is a small team of volunteers who work behind the scenes so that we can deliver a film each month for everyone to enjoy. However, after some consideration, both Emma Myers and myself have decided that after nearly 5 years of being involved in Film Club, it is time for us to step down, have a rest and give new volunteers the chance to keep this valued group going forward.Â
The new subscription year is due in November 2024, so the October film will be both mine and Emma’s last for the Film Club.Â
All of us in the film club team bring different skills to the table, whether it be technical support, organising admin, or running the bar and helping out on the night. If anyone would like to be involved and join our film club team, please feel free to contact either Emma (broadwindsorem@gmail.com) or Margaret (07796 454203) to see where your skills could be put to good use.Â
Lastly, I would like to express my personal thanks to all those in our film club team who have faithfully helped out over the years. Let’s now look forward to the continuation of film club for everyone’s enjoyment.
– Margaret Wing
The Parish Council has for many years petitioned Dorset Council to reduce the speed limit on the B3163 past Broadwindsor Cricket Club and to the base of Clan Hill, which is currently 60 mph, reducing abruptly to 20 mph and introduce a transitional limit of 40 mph to ensure greater safety for all road users.
Last night, the Parish Council were delighted to report that this request has now been approved by Dorset Council.
The poor state of our roads and signage was raised as a matter to be discussed at their next meeting and they will be reviewing signs across the Grouped Parish over the coming months.
If you do see a sign which is not in good working order or have concerns about a particular part of the highway, please do get in contact: hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk.
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Monday, 9th September, 7.30pm at Drimpton Village Hall. All are welcome.
This morning (8th July) at 10am a visiting band will attempt to ring a Quarter Peal which will last approximately 20 mimutes 🙂
On Thursday, 11th July, there is a wedding in St. John the Baptist church at 2pm. A team will raise the bells some time in the morning ready to ring as the happy couple leave the church following the ceremony.
Our congratulations to them both.
Photo credit: Annie Collins
