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Broadwindsor.org’s Editor Nominated For Award

Web Mistress & Editor of Broadwindsor.org’s website, Wendy Shields has received notice that she has been nominated in both the Digital Public Service Innovation of the Year & Digital Leader of the Year categories in the Digital Leaders 100 Awards 2021.

“This was most unexpected and I’m not even informed of who places the nominations!  It all sounds a bit corporate and grand for our wee village but I am really very pleased and am proud of the work I’ve done on the website so far.  The aim has always been to be a source providing as much up to date and accurate information as possible, promoting local businesses and capturing those memories of local history which may otherwise be lost.”

Please show your support and nominate by visiting: https://digileaders100.com/nominate

The Categories are:

  • Digital Public Service Innovation of the Year
  • Digital Leader of the Year

Nominations close on 10th September at 12 noon.

Fingers CrossedThank you!

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Missing Crate Located

Many thanks to Nicola Shute who located the missing crate this afternoon… hidden in the large fir (Christmas) tree.

It has now been recovered by Broadwindsor Fun Group 🙂

Thank you!

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Broadwindsor Allotments – History Information Sought

Photo Credit: Irish Macc

Duncan Harris, a volunteer at Beaminster Museum is appealing to the older members of the parish… Do you remember?

“We have quite a lot of information about the 5 mills or works in Broadwindsor parish.  In addition we have some information on agriculture in the past and in particular the four water meadows that were in the parish.

At present we are investigating the allotments in each parish.  It would appear from a document that in 1825 Savidges Plot was purchased for £100 or £200, if my memory serves me correctly by the Parish Council for allotments.  Unfortunately Savidges Plot does not appear on the 1841 tithe map, nor do the Parish Council as owners or occupiers of any land.  It is thought that Savidges Plot may have belonged to the George Inn, but there is no documentary confirmation.  I wonder whether any of the older residents recollect allotments in Broadwindsor, or even whether some still exist today?”

– Duncan Harris

Duncan has been advised that the allotments do indeed exist – prizewinning in fact – and to contact the Parish Clerk but he would very much welcome any information parishoners may have to assist their research.

Please contact him by email: duncan.harris@cantab.net.

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Thorncombe Cars & Bikes – Sunday 29th August

For those who enjoyed the Classic Car Display in Broadwindsor last weekend, nearby Thorncombe are holding a Classic Car & Bike Meet next weekend on Sunday, 29th August starting at 12 noon.  This is part of Thorncombe’s Sport & Social Club’s 50th Anniversary celebration weekend.

All are welcome 🙂

*Food* *Beer Festival* *Music*

 

Please direct all enquiries to:
Mike on 07974 686465

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Turner Syndrome Support Society

This beautiful cake was raffled off at Saturday’s Fun Day event.  It was baked by Kate Staff whose daughter has a diagnosis of Turner syndrome. It was won by Kat Frampton.

The raffle’s ticket sales raised £110 all of which are going to the Turner Syndrome Support Society.

Turner syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting girls and women. The cause of Turner syndrome is a completely or partially missing X chromosome. Treatment for Turner syndrome may include hormone therapy.

Turner syndrome is named after Henry Turner who, in 1938, was one of the first doctors to report on the disorder in the medical literature.

The Turner Syndrome Support Society is a national charity caring for the needs of those with Turner Syndrome throughout the United Kingdom.

You can make a donation HERE.

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Missing Yellow Crate

A large yellow crate, identical to the one in the photograph, is missing from Saturday’s Fun Day event.

The crate is one of three which were being used to cover electrical points in Bernards’ Place and were on loan to the Group.  The missing crate is also marked with the name ‘David Haines‘.   If someone has inadvertently picked it up for packing – please return it at your earliest convenience to Broadwindsor Community Stores or contact bwfunday20@gmail.com and collection will be arranged. It has to be returned a.s.a.p. else the Group may not be permitted to borrow such equipment in the future.

Thank you.

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Full Moon – Sunday 22nd August

August’s Full Moon is on Sunday, 22nd and is known as the Sturgeon Moon.  This is because the giant sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this part of summer.
For millennia, people across Europe, as well as the Native American tribes, named the months after features they associated with the Northern Hemisphere seasons, and many of these names are very similar or identical. The Sturgeon Moon is also referred to as:

  • Full Green Corn Moon, signalling that the corn was nearly ready for harvest.
  • Grain Moon,
  • Fruit Moon,
  • Barley Moon,
  • Wheat Cut Moon 
  • Blueberry Moon.

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Broadwindsor’s Classic Cars 2021

There are over 100 photographs of ALL the 35 cars that were on display on Saturday’s Fun Day.
They can be found at: https://broadwindsor.org/whats-on-2/broadwindsor-fun-group/bfg-classic-cars-2021

  • Huge thanks to both our local photographers, Jamie Dawson & Annie Collins – Great Job!
  • Congratulations to Bob & Jane for their organisation of a successful event.
  • Huge thanks too to the Car Stewards that helped the event run smoothly: Colin, Peter, Martin & Alan.
  • Not forgetting our Parking Attendants: Chris, Terry, Chris, John & John.

Enjoy a brief summary of the day in the video below.

 

Contact: bwfunday20@gmail.com
& bwfundaycars@gmail.com

Broadwindsor Fun Group

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Broadwindsor’s Fun Day 2021

An excellent day! More photos of all of the Classic Cars to follow.

 

Contact: bwfunday20@gmail.com

Broadwindsor Fun Group

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Broadwindsor’s Annual Show – 30th August

Broadwindsor & District Horticultural Society’s Annual Show will be at the Comrades Hall on Bank Holiday Monday, 30th August 2021.

Chairman, Brian Stone stated: “Following last year’s hiatus we are pleased to able to once again hold our Annual Show. With 84 classes in six different sections:

  1. Fruit & Vegetable,
  2. Flowers,
  3. Flower arrangement,
  4. Photography,
  5. Homecraft and
  6. Young People’s.

There is something for everyone to have a go at.”

Winning arrangements from 2019

There is no charge to enter any of the classes and schedules.

Entry forms are available from either the Comrades Hall Servery or Broadwindsor Community Stores.

Completed entry forms need to be returned to Broadwindsor Community Stores by Friday 28th August.

Good luck to all those taking part!