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A message from L & F Catering Fish & Chip Van:

“Hello everyone, so the time has come for another lockdown rest assured both vans will continue to visit its regular villages with the possibility of adding on some extra stops throughout the month of lockdown we will be going back to the pre-order system.

As you all know we were super busy the last lockdown so we feel we just need to be organised and space the orders out to hopefully stop too many people at the van at one time.
However to start with we will not turn you away if you haven’t pre ordered but we may ask you to come back at a certain time .
We understand people have to get back into a routine of texting/calling us.
We apologise for the disruption and appreciate you all supporting our little business.”

ORDERS FOR NAT’S VAN – 07803 257 674
Serving: Drimpton, Broadwindsor, Martinstown, Portesham, Halstock, Corscombe, Bradpole.

ORDERS FOR JEN’S VAN – 07546 064 996
Serving: Charminster, Cerne Abbas, Charlton Down, Salway Ash.

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The Bishops’ Kitchen – Nov 20

Two easy pumpkin recipes for the children to make for a family Bonfire Night.

PUMPKIN CUPCAKES

175 ml sunflower oil, 175g light Muscovado sugar, 3 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 200g coarsely-grated pumpkin, 100g sultanas, grated zest 1 orange, 2tsp ground cinnamon, 200g self-raising flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda.

For the frosting:

200g tub full-fat cream cheese, 85g icing sugar, toasted chopped pecan nuts to decorate.

Heat oven to 180c/gas mark 4. Line a 12-hole muffin tray with paper cases. Pour the oil into a bowl, add sugar, eggs & vanilla beat together then add pumpkin, sultanas & orange zest. Stir in the cinnamon, flour & bicarb. The mixture will be quite wet. Spoon into the cases & bake for 25 mins until firm & springy to touch, and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. To make frosting beat the cream cheese & sugar together until smooth then spread on top of cakes & sprinkle with pecans.

PUMPKIN SCONES

40g butter plus extra for greasing, 200g pumpkin flesh cut into small pieces, 225g self-raising flour plus extra for dusting, 1tsp baking powder, handful of grated cheddar, small handful chopped coriander or flat leaf parsley, 3-4 tbsp milk plus extra for brushing.

Heat oven to 200c/gas mark 6. Grease baking sheet with butter.

Put pumpkin in saucepan & just cover with water, bring to boil & simmer for 10 mins, drain & mash & leave to cool. Place flour, baking powder & butter in bowl. Using your fingertips rub together until it looks like breadcrumbs. Using a knife, mix the mashed pumpkin, cheese & herbs with a little milk to make a dough. Sprinkle a little flour on work surface & gently knead the dough for 30 secs. Form the dough into a ball & roll out to 3cm thick with a cutter. Cut scones & place on baking sheet a little apart, roll up spare bits of dough & cut out & brush tops with milk. Bake in oven for 10-12mins until risen & golden. Cool on wire rack.

All recipes are from village resident, Richard Childs.

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Post Office Service Remains Throughout November

It has just been confirmed by Jacqui Sewell that the Post Office Outreach service which visits Broadwindsor’s Comrades Hall on Tuesday and Fridays will remain open on both days throughout the November Lockdown.

The Post Office service comes from Crewkerne and opens at 10am. It provides an essential service for many residents. Please remember to wear your mask, use the hand sanitiser and register your name at the entrance. The Comrades Hall has a large Car Park & lots of space for socially distanced waiting in the Main Hall before you use the Post Office in the Servery.

Comrades Hall 100 Club

Please note that Tuesday 3rd is the only opportunity you will have to pay your subscription!
If you are unable to attend, please put your money through Joyce or Sally’s letterbox (marked with your name of course).

Alison still drops off her eggs for sale 🙂

Raffle tickets at £1 each will be on sale from Friday 6th November for the Comrades Hall Christmas Raffle on Friday 18th December. All proceeds go towards the refurbishment of the Comrades Hall & Bernards’ Place. Please contact Jacqui on 01308 867145 if you are able to donate any raffle prizes or drop them off at Krumbs, High Street, Broadwindsor.

Help! Most Fridays now have volunteer cover for the remainder of this year but if you are able to help on a Tuesday morning, please speak with Jacqui.

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R.I.P. James Bond

His family have announced that Sean Connery, the Scottish actor, best known for his portrayal of James Bond, and appeared in seven of the 007 thrillers died peacefully in his sleep. He was always top of the polls for being the best actor to have played the character.

He won many awards over his career: BAFTAs, Golden Globes, a Tony, an Oscar in 1988 for his role as the Irish policeman in ‘The Untouchables’; he was the recipient of the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award when he retired in 2006 – presented by his Indiana Jones co-star and friend, Harrison Ford.

Popular? Sean Connery was polled in a 2004 The Sunday Herald as “The Greatest Living Scot” and in a 2011 EuroMillions survey as “Scotland’s Greatest Living National Treasure“^. He was voted by People magazine as both the “Sexiest Man Alive” in 1989 and the “Sexiest Man of the Century” in 1999.

He was knighted by the Queen at Holyrood Palace in 2000 for his services to film drama.

He celebrated his 90th birthday in August. From his home in the Bahamas, he remained a fervent supporter of independence for Scotland. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said “Our nation today mourns one of her best loved sons.“

Read his full obituary HERE.

R.I.P. Sir Sean Connery.

Happy Hallowe’en From Broadwindsor House

The residents and staff at Broadwindsor House have had lots of fun this week baking cupcakes ready to decorate for today’s spooky festivities.

There has been a lot of laughter and today they have already been dancing using photo props and winning prizes with a ‘Pass the Pumpkin’ game.

#Broadwindsor,#BroadwindsorHouse,#Dorset,#ElderlyCare,#CareHome,#Fun.#PassThePumpkin,#Laughter,#BeKind,#BeSpooky,#BeSafe

Trough In Bernards’ Place Fully Planted Up

As they promised, Chairman of the Comrades Hall, David Leader with Ruth Stevens and Morgan Napier topped up the trough to bring some spring colour to the square and Bernards’ Place in 2021.

120 bulbs of an array of tulips and daffodils were planted in and at the front of the trough. David Leader commented “Massive thanks to Morgan Napier and Ruth Stevens.”

We look forward to seeing them in the Spring!

Photo Credit: David Leader 🙂

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Girl Guides Visit Xtreme Falconry

Yesterday, Girl Guide leader, Emma House took her girls to visit Xtreme Falconry, just outside Dorchester.

They were fortunate enough to have Bob Dalton give up his time to speak to the girls and present them with an educational pack in support of Project Lugger. Emma commented: “One of the many things I love about being a guider is being able to take the girls out to experience new things. The [Ballam] family really were so accommodating and gave the girls a fantastic experience. We certainly didn’t expect such an hands on experience! Amazing! Thank you! And thank you to Bob Dalton from Project Lugger for explaining the project and it’s importance, we hope we can follow its progress.“

Dorset Falconry Park is at Lewell Mill Lane, Lewell, Dorchester, DT2 8AN. For more information, you can visit their website HERE or email your enquiry to: enquiries@xtremefalconry.co.uk. You can also contact them by telephone: 01305 250710

Girl Guide Connie was featured with her younger sister Elsie (a Rainbow) and their Dad, Martin at the beginning of the month when they appeared live on This Morning TV with Phil and Holly promoting the Project Lugger mission. (View the article HERE.)

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Broadwindsor Group Parish Community Land Trust Update

In Issue 4 of the BGP CLT News, the focus is mainly on new housing with the anticipation of the start of building on their development of affordable housing for local people at Netherhay Lane, Drimpton, in the Spring of 2021.

To be eligible for the affordable homes proposed by Broadwindsor Group Paris CLT you must apply to join the Dorset Home Choice Housing Register. You can do this using the online application form at: www.dorsethomechoice.org

They will be looking for local people with skills and talents to take part in their project. Chairman, David Leader stated: “We foresee many opportunities for young people in the village and the wider Parish area to take part and have fun learning about building, sustainability and the environment. It will be a chance for everyone to showcase their talents, be they musical, photographic, practical, or artistic in other ways. Meanwhile, if you have any ideas to contribute or would like to be involved then please contact Lesley Tibballs at Tibballs55@outlook.com.”

As Broadwindsor resident, Philip Colthart has resigned from the Board recently, there are seeking 2 new Members to be recruited as soon as possible. Anyone interested in being part of the current and future CLT community projects are invited to contact Sheila Hawkins (11esgh528@gmail.com) for a CLT membership form.

Download the Full News HERE.

In the ‘closer to home’ section shown below, the Blue indicates Completed Projects by the CLT and the Purple represent ongoing Projects/Projects by the CLT which are “in the pipeline” in Dorset, Devon and Somerset.

The Broadwindsor Group Parish comprises of:

Blackdown
Broadwindsor
Burstock
Drimpton
Hursey
Kittwhistle &
Seaborough

Road Closure: Broadwindsor – 30th Oct 2020

At 9am on Friday, 30th October the B3164 road at Hollis Hill will be closed until 3pm. This is to allow BT safe access to carry out urgent replacement of damaged telegraph poles.

Although in force for five days, it is anticipated that the work will be completed in just one day. The alternative route will be signposted: B3164 – Beaminster – B3163.

Find all the information HERE.

#Broadwindsor,#WestDorset,#DorsetCouncil,#Roadworks,#BT,#Diversion,#HollisHill,#SocialDistancing,#DriveSafe,#StaySafe

Blue Full Moon on Hallowe’en

This Saturday we will see the second Full Moon of this month which gives it the name of a Blue Moon. The Moon does not appear blue in colour. What makes this event even rarer is that it will be seen in all parts of the world on Hallowe’en for the first time since World War II.

The entire 21st Century will see only six Halloween Full Moons: 2001, 2020, 2039, 2058, 2077, and 2096.

This Full Moon is known as The Hunter’s Moon or by others, Blood Moon. Traditionally, this time included hunting, slaughtering and preserving meats for use in the winter months ahead.

#Broadwindsor,#WestDorset,#HuntersMoon,#BlueMoon,#SocialDistancing,#FullMoon,#Farmers,#NightSky,#LookUp,#StaySafe

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