Category: Village Life

Broadwindsor Community Film Club – Subscriptions Due

November is when subscriptions are due for membership of Broadwindsor Community Film Club. It’s still only £20/year (£15 if you’re over 65 yrs.) to join! Meeting at 19.30hrs. on the 3rd Friday of each month – films are shown on the big screen at the Comrades Hall.

Films are advised by email to members, published on Broadwindsor.Org and advertised in the Broadwindsor News.
New/Renewal Membership Fees remain unchanged at:
Over 65’s – £15
Under 65’s – £20
Please make cheques made payable to ‘Comrades Hall’.  This is the preferred method of payment as it affords them and you a receipt/proof of payment.  They will also accept cash.
Members can invite Guests at £4 per person a film.
Members also have free access to an extensive list of DVDs which have been shown previously.
For more information, please contact:
Emma Myers by email: broadwindsorem@gmail.com or Margaret Wing on: 01308 867252.

Friday, November 17th brings an action-Western –

Old Henry (2021) (15)

Directed by Potsy Ponciroli and starring Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Haze, Stephen Dorff and Gavin Lewis
Running time:  1hr 39mins.

A widowed farmer and his son warily take in a mysterious,  injured man with a satchel of cash.  When a posse of men claiming to be the law come for the money, the farmer must decide whom to trust.  Defending against a siege of his homestead, he reveals a talent for gunslinging that surprises everyone, calling his true identity into question.

  • Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm.
  • Film Club members – Free entry
  • Guests – £4 (cash please)
  • Refreshments available, including a cash bar.
  • Tickets can be booked in advance by contacting:
    Emma Myers – broadwindsorem@gmail.com or
    Margaret Wing – 01308 867252

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Changes To Broadwindsor Post Office Outreach Service

For over 11 years we have appreciated and enjoyed the Post Office services visiting the Comrades Hall on a Tuesday and a Friday morning –  the times they are a’changing… the Post Office are also working on notices to inform the community to reduce any confusion.

The good news is that we continue to have a Post Office Outreach service visiting the village twice a week 🙂 but the main changes are:

  • The days will be changing from Tuesdays and Fridays to Mondays and Thursdays – Monday, 20th of November being the first day.
  • There will be no Post Office services on Friday, 17th November leading up to the transition.
  • The Post Office services will be provided will be via their new mobile van which will park in the Comrades Hall car park.
  • Service times will be Mondays 12.15 – 1.15pm and Thursdays 9.15 – 10.45am

The Comrades Hall Management Committee next meet on 23rd October and they will propose the new timing requirements for use of the car park and the PO User Group coffee set up to continue on the current basis.

Thank you to Steve and his team at Beaminster Post Office who have all been committed from day one to keep a Post Office service going for all of the communities they serve.  🙂

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Bell Rehearsal Today

It may be Friday, 13th but the joyous peals from the bells of St. John the Baptist church in Broadwindsor can be heard this evening as the bell ringers practice for a village wedding ceremony happening tomorrow afternoon 🙂

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CAB At FareShare This Week

The Citizen’s Advice Bureau will have an Outreach individual at this Friday’s (13th October) FareShare at Drimpton Village Hall. If you have any queries or need advice – please take advantage of this service 🙂

The FareShare Larder is a community larder run by volunteers for the benefit of their local community. They are  located in the car park at: Drimpton Village Hall between 9.30am – 10.30am every Friday. Click HERE for more info.

 

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FMR Trust Award 2 Grants To Village Groups

Following last night’s Parish Council meeting at Blackdown, The FMR Trust awarded two grants – to West Dorset Rangers to support the cost of a visit to the Houses of Parliament and to Broadwindsor School to help with funds needed to replace their swings. 🙂
(You can donate to the school through their JustGiving Page HERE.)
The FMR Trust provides grants to groups and organisations within Broadwindsor, Drimpton and Blackdown for sporting and active recreational projects. Find out more HERE. If you have a project idea, please do get in touch: hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk.
Trustees next meet on 8th January 2024.

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Broadwindsor Group Parish Council Meeting – Monday, 9th October

Next Monday’s meeting of Broadwindsor Group Parish Council will be held at BlackdownVillage Hall at 7.30pm.  All are invited to attend.

The full agenda may be viewed HERE which includes…

Item 5: Public Participation
Residents are invited to give their views and ask questions of the Parish Council on issues on this Agenda.
a. Report from Councillor Christopher, Dorset Council
b. Report from Dorset Police

Item 8: Planning Applications

a. Applications Received and Circulated for Consultation
P/FUL/2023/03535, Lower Sandpit Farm, Hardys Lane, Drimpton, DT8 3RS
P/FUL/2023/04553, Seaborough Manor Farm, Seaborough, DT8 3QY
P/LBC/2023/04554, Seaborough Manor Farm, Seaborough, DT8 3QY
P/TRC/2023/05457, Telephone Exchange, The Old Bakery, Broadwindsor, DT8 3RU
P/FUL/2023/05316, Holly Cottage, Access Road to Hillside Farm, Seaborough, DT8 3QY
The Old George, The Square, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QD (Application for a Premises Licence)
b. Other Applications
c. Results
P/TRC/2023/04519, Little Hayes, High Street, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QP: (Tree Works) No Objection
P/PABA2/2023/05207, Knapp Farm, Specket Lane, Broadwindsor, DT8 3LD: Prior Approval Granted
P/LBC/2023/04169, Coronation House, Main Street Through Hursey, DT8 3LN: Granted
P/CLE/2023/04027, Carmoor Farm, Hollis Hill, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QS: (Lawful Development
Certificate) Granted
P/FUL/2023/02425, The Magdalen Project, Magdalen Farm, Maudlin Lane, Winsham, TA20 4PA:
Withdrawn
P/FUL/2023/03774, North Dibberford Farm, Beaminster, DT8 3HD: Granted
P/FUL/2023/00747, Bridge Farm, Chard Road, Drimpton, DT8 3RF: Withdrawn
d. Neighbourhood Plan Update
e. Listed Buildings and Solar Panels

Item 13: Highways
a. Feedback from Visit from Dorset Council Highways
b. Update on Issues Reported to Dorset Council Highways
c. Storage and Maintenance of Parish Council Mower
d. Fingerpost Restoration Programme
e. Broadwindsor Tree Concerns Update
f. Drimpton CCTV
g. Speed Indicator Device Update
h. Dog Fouling Update

Item 14: Events
a. Fireworks Display
b. Armistice Day Memorial Event

Item 15: Post Office Outreach Service, Comrades Hall

Item 19: Public Participation
Residents are invited to give their views and ask questions of the Parish Council on any outstanding
issues on this Agenda or raise issues for future consideration.

Item 21: FMR Trust
a. To receive the Finance Report (Balance £3,126.62 as of 30 September 2023)
b. To approve payment of £335.25 for Broadwindsor Group Parish Council (Trust Administration)
c. To consider grant payment of £200.00 for Broadwindsor Rangers (Visit to Houses of Parliament)

The full agenda may be downloaded HERE .

The press and public are invited to attend. Under the Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014, members of the public may now film, photograph and make audio recordings of the proceedings of the formal Council meeting, though not, under current legislation, of the Public Participation session, as this is not part of the formal agenda of the meeting. Recording activity should be respectful to the conduct of the meeting and behaviour that disrupts the meeting (such as oral commentary) will not be permitted. Any member of the public shall not speak for more than five minutes. A question asked by a member of the public during Public Participation shall not require a response or debate during the meeting though the Chairman may direct that a written response will be provided subsequent to the meeting.

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Free Fireworks Display At Cricket Ground – Friday, 3rd November

** Checks have been made by the organisers and the display will go ahead **

All are invited to Broadwindsor’s Firework Display on Friday, 3rd November which is being held for the third year at Broadwindsor’s Cricket Ground on the Beaminster Road.

Free car parking is available at Redlands Yard, the Comrades Hall and in front of the school on the Drimpton Road (so you will have to walk a short distance to the Cricket Ground).

Admission is FREE! 🙂 Please bring cash for the Barbecue and Bar which will be open from 5.30pm. The firework display will begin at 7pm.

All donations and proceeds will be shared with the Comrades Hall Management Committee and Broadwindsor Cricket Club.

** In case of bad weather, it may be held on the Saturday or Sunday – the organisers will post updates on Facebook.

Please keep your pets indoors and enjoy the evening!


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Autumnal Equinox – Saturday, 23rd September

The autumnal Equinox occurs in September each year.  This year, the autumnal equinox occurs on 23rd September at 7:50am BST.

At the time of the autumnal & spring Equinoxes – the Sun will illuminate the northern and southern hemispheres equally. It is a time of balance – to discard the unwanted and take on the new. 🙂 Deciduous trees undergo huge transformations by shedding their leaves. They trust that this needs to happen in order for renewal and more growth. Letting go is necessary and important in order to sustain life. There can be a sense of loss during this season too, so it’s important for families to spend more time with each other and develop closer, stronger, more loving and supportive bonds.

For many, this Equinox marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.  However, there are three main different ways of defining autumn: astronomical, meteorological and phenological.

  • Astronomically, the four seasons centre around the equinoxes and solstices. However, there is disagreement between those who see the equinox or solstice as the start of the season, and those who hold that it represents the middle of the season.
  • By contrast, meteorologists tend to divide seasons into periods of three whole months based on average monthly temperatures, with summer as the warmest and winter as the coldest. On this basis, for most of the northern hemisphere the autumn months are usually September, October, and November.
  • The third way of defining autumn is to use what are known as phenological indicators. These cover a range of ecological and biological signs, such as the leaves falling off the trees and the migration of birds to warmer climates. These events of course are greatly influenced by weather and climate, and so changing climate could cause autumn to start earlier or later than the standard astronomical or meteorological definitions.

Mabon is a modern Pagan ritual marking the autumnal equinox. The ritual gives thanks for a plentiful harvest and recognises the need to share the Earth’s fruits in the coming winter months.

In Japanese culture, the autumn equinox is celebrated with the tradition of Higan. It is a time to remember deceased relatives, as well as mark the passing of the seasons.

Harvest MoonThe Harvest Moon is the name given to the Full Moon that occurs nearest to the autumnal equinox. The Full Moon this month falls on Friday, 29th September.
Historically the light of the Harvest Moon was said to enable farmers to work late into the night, helping them to bring in the crops from the fields.

 

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Two New Additions To Compost Corner

Two more long standing locals have been included in the White Lion’s Compost Corner gallery by local portrait artist Sasha Slater.

Mr. Hugo Burnham (left) & Mr. Robert Golding (right) appear in the photograph with Sasha in the middle 🙂

It was just before Christmas 2022 when the first three portraits were unveiled. Click below to read more about them & Sasha…

Compost Corner Memories At The White Lion

Fantastic work Sasha!

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Meet Megan Simson – Circle Leader At WomanSpeak

Megan Simson, an Aussie girl living in Broadwindsor and an ambassador for the Life affirming, confidence building program, WomanSpeak™.

A WomanSpeak™ Circle is a place of safety, growth and celebration. An environment where you risk and expand.
Giving you the opportunity to feel comfortable with the YOU you wish to be.

An introduction to WomanSpeak™ exposes women to the art and soul of public speaking, equipping them with unique tools and practices so they are empowered to speak up and express their truest thoughts and feelings with ease and confidence.
Megan looks forward in assisting you in claiming your voice and your true power.
All sessions below take place at The Comrades Hall:
  • The first session is on Monday, 11th September, 9.30am – 11.30am.
    An Introduction to WomanSpeak™
  • Monday, 18th September, 9.30 – 10.30am
    WomanSpeak™ orientation for new participants, followed by
  • Monday, 18th September, 10.30am – 12.30pm
    WomanSpeak™ class.
  • Monday, 25th September, 9.30 – 10.30am
    WomanSpeak™ orientation for new participants, followed by
  • Monday, 25th September, 10.30am – 12.30pm
    WomanSpeak™ class.

Classes are £15 or £10 concessionary rate.

More classes are available in Axminster, Bridport, Dorchester and online – more details can be found at MeganSimson.com

To read more of Megan‘s journey with WomanSpeak™– Click HERE.
To contact Megan, please call/text: 07379 747301 or

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