Join in with Advent Windows

Last month Rev. Jo put out her idea for having Advent Windows for the month of December. Beaminster Team Churches are now promoting the event. Read everything you need to know HERE.

If you live in Drimpton or Broadwindsor please email Rev. Jo Neary, revneary@gmail.com to register your interest. If you live in another village then you will need to get a group of people together to organise your own event but please let her know if you are joining in so you can be included and publicised.

Please sign up for your carol by Friday 23rd October allowing time to fill in any gaps. Spread the idea far and wide as some more people need to be recruited.
On Monday 2^nd November the list will be confirmed, giving everyone four weeks at least to prepare their window. If there are fewer than 24 houses taking part then the Advent trail will start later in the month so that the last window is still lit on day 24.

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1st Mosterton Scout Group

A message from Group Scout Leader, Susanna Newall –

I recently read an article about people who make ‘apps’ for mobile phones, I-pads and other modern paraphernalia that apparently we all can’t do without.
The most successful ‘app’ builders aim their product very cleverly at their target audiences – not by extolling the virtues of what the app can do – but by how the app makes the user feel.
When I was asked to write about what we do in 1^st Mosterton Scouts, I made a big long list of all the amazing activities that we do as a Group every week. After the second page of A4, I thought you’d all be a bit bored by the time you got to the bottom and then I remembered the article I read.
If I was an ‘app’ builder (and as much as part of me knows that would give me massive street cred. with my children, the other part is very relieved I’m not!) I would tell all the children that by joining Scouts at 1st Mosterton Scout Group – this is what you will feel and experience and learn:
Laughter, fear, bravery, awe, tiredness, reflection, curiosity, fright, confidence, concentration, camaraderie, independence, socialising, apprehension, close and long-lasting friendships, courage, tenacity, perseverance, enchantment, accomplishment, love, pride and empathy. Oh – and more laughter –much, much more laughter!
So as much as plate-spinning, light aircraft flying (really!) kayaking, cooking on an open fire, archery, bouldering, tightrope walking and hosting a local radio show won’t help a child pass the next level on a computer game, we can help equip a child with the other important life skills like those above.
We can help them get the most out of the world around them and have the belief in themselves so that they are happy children growing into happy young adults.
That’s what Scouting is all about and I am very proud to be part of such an amazing team of volunteer leaders and supporters at 1st Mosterton Scout Group who give their time freely to teach the children these skills.

We meet every Monday normally and are open to both boys and girls in three different sections:

Beavers: aged 5 ¾ to 8 years inclusive – normally meet 4.45pm to 6.00pm.
Please call Gill on 01308 868419

Cubs: aged 8 to 10 ½ years inclusive – normally meet 6.00pm to 7.30pm.
Please email Cathy on cathy.mostertoncubs@gmail.com

Scouts: aged 10 ½ to 14 years old inclusive – normally meet 7.30pm to 9.00pm.
Please email Chris at emmerson1@googlemail.com

In these current times, we need fresh air, friends and fun – come and join us in 1^st Mosterton for all these!

Susanna Newall, Group Scout Leader. 1st Mosterton Scout Group.

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Local Police Report

At Monday’s Group Parish Council meeting, PC Alex Bishop submitted a report giving much cause for concern and reiterates the necessity of staying alert.

Around the 8^th September some building materials were stolen from the side of the road by a farm near Broadwindsor. The remaining items were then moved to a shed, but then subsequently stolen from the shed a little while later.
Around the same time a quad bike was stolen from a premises in Drimpton. The quad was parked on a driveway in view and not secured. This is the fourth quad stolen from Bridport area over the last few months.
At some time between the 14^th and 19^th September, an isolated building at Broadwindsor Cricket Club was broken into and a mower and scarifier were stolen.
In the early hours of the 24^th September, a person was seen on a gravel driveway in Seaborough. When the resident opened the door they heard the person run off and a car drive away.
There was a report made on October 8^th of a scam call from a person purporting to work for BT. They attempted to get the recipient to grant them access to their iPad. BT do not cold call and if there is any issue with your line, they would put it in writing.

PC Bishop stated “Please be vigilant with calls, especially cold calls, even if they say they work for a company such as BT.” PC Bishop had not yet been cleared to get back to face to face engagements at this time but reassured that he would let the relevant people know when he can start coming back to the Post Office/Coffee mornings.

More recently, Dorset Police say an ‘old-style’ cream coloured Mitsubishi was seen around the buildings at a farm in the Nettlecombe area near Bridport at 3.30am on Wednesday (October 14).

As ever, please be vigilant and continue to report any suspicious activity to them on 101, or online at Dorset.Police.uk.

If you believe a crime is in progress, please call 999.

Dorset Police are conducting a survey: Your Dorset. Your Police. Your View. Hidden Specialisms which looks into how much you know about Dorset Police’s work to prevent vulnerability and hidden harm. There are 14 questions.
Complete the survey HERE.

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FiverFest in Broadwindsor

Our Post Office Outreach Service comes from Crewkerne, Dailyz to be precise. Dailyz Buy, Sell & Exchange: Games, IPods, Satnavs, Laptops, Digital cameras & much more. They Repair Consoles and Phones, Unlock & Repair all Mobile Phones. They provide a professional Disc Cleaning Service, they cut your Sims & Top them up. They can also Transfer your VHS to DVD, along with many other services and goods that they provide. Next Tuesday and Friday, between 10am & 12.30pm at the Comrades Hall they will bring the following products – all at only £5 each.

Earth Design at Redlands Yard

Lisa has a selection of offers at £5

Window crystals.
Tisserand energy roller ball.
Tisserand sweet orange and cinnamon oil.
A selection of sterling silver studs, pearl and sterling silver studs.
Indian soapstone decorative pot.

Little Boutique in a Box at Redlands Yard

Helen has some printed scarves which she is reducing to £5 until the 24th.

The Stableyard Restaurant at Redlands Yard

Your £5 can get you a coffee with a delicious slice of Linda’s sponge cake!

FiverFest ends on Saturday 24th October.

Anyone who would like to be added to this list, please contact: info@broadwindsor.org

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Local Employment: Boiler Engineer & Plumber/Heating Engineer With Guy Crabb

Guy Crabb Plumbing & Heating Ltd need recruits to join their team in Bridport.

They have vacancies within their friendly, professional team for a Boiler Service Engineer and a Plumber/Heating Engineer.
Both posts are Full time.
Please contact them on 01308 420464 or email them on office@guycrabb.co.uk if you are interested.

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Bombay Spice, Beaminster Start Takeaway Delivery Service

Bombay Spice Indian Cuisine in Beaminster’s Hogshill Street are now offering a midweek takeaway delivery service to the area.

For a £3 charge they are offering delivery within a five mile radius which includes delivery to Broadwindsor, Stoke Abbott, Drimpton, Mosterton, Cheddington and South Perrott. 🙂
In their other directions, they also deliver to Netherbury, Hooke and Melplash. Please note: Cash Only payments!

Deliveries are being offered for the winter season, October 2020 – March 2021, and only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 6pm and 9pm.

Call them on 01308 861024 to order.
Remember – cash only.

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Local Employment: Broadwindsor House Seek Care Staff

Our lovely Broadwindsor House are seeking Full time and Part time Care Staff for their elderly residents. All aspects of care are necessary and required. Covid-19 regulations are in place.

There are 3 different shift times:

8am – 2pm
2pm – 8 pm
8pm – 8am
ALL shifts include every other weekend.

Telephone: 01308 868353 or
Apply via their Facebook advert HERE.

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CB3 Saturday Bus Returns On 17th October

Beaminster Town Council have announced the return of the CB3 Bus service:

“CB 3 NEWS

It has been a l-o-n-g time since the Beaminster CB3 volunteers have seen friends, supporters and passengers! but we are pleased to announce that your favourite bus will be back on the roads again from SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER.

The bus will be running to the same timetable as before but working to Covid safe guidance which means that, unfortunately, passenger numbers on board at any one time will be limited. We are asking ALL passengers to RING the bus before they travel on 07716 643087. Every effort will be made to seat couples and families together and please tell us if you intend to come back on the bus so that a return seat can be booked – we would hate to leave anyone behind.

The phone number will be available for bookings all week and will be on the bus on Saturdays.

All Covid precautions have been put in place – ALL passengers are required to use the hand gel on boarding the bus and (unless you have a dispensation) wear a face mask.

Please pass this good news on to your friends and neighbours and the volunteers look forward to seeing you back on the bus on Saturdays.”

Here’s the timetable:

Please remember ALL passengers are asked to RING the bus before they travel on 07716 643087.

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Shop Local, Shop Online At Broadwindsor Community Stores!

Monday is the day to order your groceries from our Community Stores.
Fresh produce is ordered for you on the Tuesday
You collect it on Wednesday 🙂

Register with your email address before ordering otherwise you’ll lose what’s in your basket! Click HERE to see their fantastic range and shop.

If you want to know how their Click and Collect service works – please watch the short video below which guides you through the process, step by step.

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The Free Mental Health & Debt Guide

This month, TV presenter and financial journalist Martin Lewis with Jenny Keefe & Marianne Curphey has produced a free 44-page PDF booklet to assist those with mental health problems coping with debt.

For people with mental health problems and those caring for them, the free 44-page PDF booklet which is supported by Mind, Christians Against Poverty UK, Alzheimer’s Society, Citizen’s Advice Bureau and others can be downloaded HERE.

To open and read PDFs – you require Adobe Acrobat reader. You can download for free HERE.

In the opening statement it reads “No matter how bad it seems, while it may not always be easy or quick, there is light at the end of the tunnel.” It covers how to handle debts when unwell, work with banks, free debt counselling, specific tips for bipolar disorder or depression sufferers, whether to declare a condition and much more.

Having planned it for years, in 2016 Martin founded the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute. The aim is to research, investigate and lobby for change on mental health issues and debt.

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