Live Music at Half Moon, Melplash Starting This Sunday

This Sunday, September 6th sees the first of ten Sunday Sessions happening at the Half Moon pub in Melplash. The sessions are organised in Association with JSW Entertainment Group who arranged the beautiful blue lights at Broadwindsor’s church on May 14th.
Over the coming weeks they will be promoting a range of Folk, Blues, Americana and Jazz music. Food will also be available.

The LeggomenThe Leggomen are kicking off the event performing an acoustic set of originals & classic favourites – so no Josh on drums on this occasion!
Doors open: 5:00pm, Start time: 6:00pm. Online booking only – HERE.

Sunday Sessions is a series of seated performances being hosted by the Half Moon pub in Melplash. At the venue there is a marquee installed  which has been transformed into their own cabaret, socially distanced music venue in the midst of the West Dorset Countryside.

So how do they run Sunday Sessions during a worldwide pandemic?  How do they deal with social distancing and covid compliance?
The show is a pre-allocated table booking for your social bubble. These tables are available in bubbles of 6, 4, 3 and 2 seaters for booking within the venue which offers sheltered seating capacity for 60.
Bookings for all events will be only available via their online booking system which operates through e-bookings and contact fee.

Sunday Sessions at Half Moon

Prices range from £32.70 for a 2-person bubble (£30.00+£2.70 Booking fee) to £53.50 for a 6-person bubble (£50.00+£3.50 Booking fee).

For more information on all the events – please click HERE.

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Live-in Home Groom/Yard Manager Required For Competition Yard

The position is now filled.

*Advertising on September 10th that the position is still available!*

A live-in position is available with Team Heritage Equestrian at Three Legged Cross in Dorset (BH21 6RH). They are looking for an additional Home Groom / Yard Manager to work alongside their existing team within their busy yard.

Immediate Start Available for the right candidate, and also accommodation is available/included if required.

They are looking for someone to work alongside the existing team looking after 18 Showjumping horses. It’s a very busy yard with always plenty to do, so would suit ambitious and hard working individuals.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work with current international standard staff and a successful showjumping team (No Liveries). Groom wanted to work alongside the existing team on a vibrant, purpose built yard.

The successful candidate should be able to:

  • Work alongside the existing team on a day to day basis.
  • Have good communication skills liaising with staff, owners, vets, farriers, clients, etc.
  • Have knowledge of the care and welfare of horses, and a basic veterinary knowledge would be of benefit.
  • Be competent to develop in to taking take sole charge when necessary in the future.
  • Be diligent and prepared to work hard and to carry out a variety of tasks.
  • An eye for detail and work to industry standards and speed.
  • Ability to think on their feet and to be flexible.
  • All normal yard duties on day to day basis.
  • Position is 6 days a week.
  • Good wage for right candidate relevant to experience.

Serious enquiries only.

Please call Rob on: 07802 365 976 or apply online HERE. The position is now filled.

Team Heritage Equestrian is a unique International Showjumping Team. They also specialise in the production and sales of young and high end showjumping horses. 

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New Fashion Retail Unit at Redlands Yard

Officially opening Saturday, 5th September – Little Boutique in a Box is a new fashion retail unit at Redlands Yard.

The photograph shows shop owner, Helen Atkins (right) with her friend Sandie who were finalising things this evening and even managed a couple of sales while at it! Helen’s lovely toy poodle, Lucy should be a regular sight in the shop too.

Little Boutique In A BoxFrom her home in Loscombe, nr. Bridport, Helen has been trading Little Boutique in a Box by appointment and online.  Little Boutique in a Box is about offering the customer fashion that is comfortable, relaxed, timeless and affordable! Clothing, accessories, jewellery and gift ideas – there’s plenty to browse.
Call in to visit them at Redlands Yard (before or after your coffee and cake!) – You can follow them and check out their offers on Facebook @littleboutiqueinabox.
Visit their website to see their stock HERE.

Welcome to Broadwindsor & Good Luck 🙂

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Palmers Copper Ale is Back at The White Lion

Vikki and Spike at The White Lion in Broadwindsor listen to their customers 🙂
They have reinstated Palmers Copper Ale replacing the IPA, due to popular demand. This now sits alongside the Palmer’s other Real Ale, Dorset Gold.

From September 9th the pub will be open:

  • WEDNESDAYS – 6pm – 10pm
    Food served: 6pm – 9pm
  • THURSDAYS – 6pm – 10pm
    Food served: 6pm – 9pm
  • FRIDAYS – 6pm – 10pm
    Food served: 6pm – 9pm
  • SATURDAYS – 3pm – 10pm
    Food served: 6pm – 9pm
  • SUNDAYS – 12noon – 5pm
    Sunday Roast served: 12noon – 3pm

The White Lion, BroadwindsorBooking is always advisable as due to Government’s Guidelines and Restrictions, fewer tables are available.  Vikki’s delicious meals are very popular indeed. Sorry! There are no tables available for this weekend’s Sunday lunch.

To avoid disappointment, please book: Call (01308) 867070 or email: info@whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk

Vikki and Spike thank all their customers , regular and new for their ongoing support in these challenging times.

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Broadwindsor Girl Guide Rescues Sister From West Bay Harbour

Broadwindsor would really like to give praise to a young Girl Guide who on Saturday, 29th 2020 August rescued her sister after she fell off the slipway at West Bay and into the harbour.

The 2 girls had wandered from the pier, where they were crabbing with their family to fill their bucket with water. On doing so the younger girl slipped and fell into the harbour.  She was unable to touch the bottom and also unable to reach to get up out of the water. Her sister, Eleanor (from 1st Broadwindsor Guides) called for help and proceeded to try and get her sister out of the water. Eleanor said “It was scary because my sister went under a few times but I knew that I had to try and pull her up out of the water or she could drown.”  Thankfully Eleanor was able to pull her younger sister to safety by the time her family arrived to help.

Emma House (Leader 1st Broadwindsor Guides) said ‘ I am incredibly proud of Ellie’s quick thinking, accidents happen and if she had not remained calm it could have been a different story’

🙂 Well done Eleanor! You should be very proud! 🙂

1st Broadwindsor Guides – for girls aged 10-14 yrs.
Please contact Emma at emmahouse@btconnect.com

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Local Employment: Part-Time at Grape Tree, Bridport

The Grape Tree Health & Food store in Bridport have a part-time, permanent position available.

The job will involve cash handling, serving customers, stock rotation, some cleaning, opening and closing the shop. Candidates must be flexible with hours:

  • hours will include one Sunday a month. 
  • one full weekend off a month.
  • 9-10 hours a week over 2 shifts.
  • more hours to cover holidays.
  • shifts can be anytime between 9am and 5:30pm Monday to Saturday and 10am till 4pm Sunday.
  • Start ASAP.
  • Minimum wage applies
  • Candidates must be over 18 as they will be a key holder.

Contact Store Manager, Lisa Harris – Telephone: (01308) 538270 or through her Facebook page HERE.

Grape Tree are a registered British organic retailer and their products offer key elements of a healthy diet whether the focus is on proteins, carbohydrates, fibre, healthy fats, vitamins or antioxidants. They actively seek new products demanded by their customers that are natural, organic, free from, vegan and vegetarian.

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T-Levels

The following information is taken from the Government’s website:

T Levels are new courses coming in September 2020, which will follow GCSEs and will be equivalent to 3 A levels. These 2-year courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for work.

T Levels will offer students a mixture of classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience during an industry placement of at least 315 hours (approximately 45 days). They will provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door into skilled employment, further study or a higher apprenticeship.

Students will be able to take a T Level in the following subject areas:

  • accounting
  • agriculture, land management and production
  • animal care and management
  • building services engineering for construction
  • catering
  • craft and design
  • design and development for engineering and manufacturing
  • design, surveying and planning for construction
  • digital business services
  • digital production, design and development
  • digital support and services

The first 3 T Levels will be available at selected colleges*, schools and other providers across England in September 2020.
A further 7 T Levels will be available in September 2021 with the remaining courses starting in either 2022 or 2023.
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*Exeter College are starting this month offering Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction and from September 2021 Yeovil College will commence their transition programme offering:

  • Digital Business Services
  • Digital Production, Design and Development
  • Digital Support Services
  • Education and Childcare
  • Health
  • Healthcare Science
  • Science

Employer or Student —  learn more HERE.

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Some Disabilities Are Hidden & Not Immediately Obvious

Hidden disabilities don’t have physical signs and include learning difficulties, mental health as well as mobility, speech, visual or hearing impairments. They can also include asthma, COPD, and other lung conditions as well as chronic illnesses such as renal failure, diabetes, and sleep disorders when those diseases significantly impact day-to-day life.
Living with these conditions can make daily life more demanding for many people. They affect each person in different ways and can be painful, exhausting, and isolating. Without visible evidence of the hidden disability, it is frequently difficult for others to acknowledge the challenges faced and as a consequence, sympathy and understanding can often be in short supply.

There is no qualifying list of hidden disabilities. If you have a hidden disability and feel that you would benefit from wearing a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower product, please do and click the link further down the page. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower does not entitle you to anything other than that you have a hidden disability and that you may need some assistance, help or a little more time. It is NOT a pass to be fast-tracked nor for any other benefit.

The Sunflower Lanyard Scheme® launched at London Gatwick Airport in May 2016 in order to identify passengers with a hidden disability who may need additional help while travelling. Following its success, the scheme was rolled out across all major UK airports over the following two years. By the end of 2018 UK Rail providers had become members of the scheme and trials were in place at NHS trusts and independent GP surgeries and at major UK supermarkets. Cinemas and visitor attractions throughout the UK in launched the scheme in 2019.  Also last year, M&S was the first UK supermarket to roll out the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard in all their UK stores; Sainsbury’s and Argos launched throughout their UK stores; and Tesco launched in all of their stores in the UK and Ireland. Hospitals, insurance companies, shopping centres, sports venues, and arenas all joined across the UK and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower online store opened up to the general public.
So far this year, Nationwide is trialling the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower becoming the first financial institution to join the scheme and Chelsea Football Club have launched the scheme.

Sunflower HD_logoGet your Sunflower Lanyard and other products HERE. These include a Face Covering Exempt Card.

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is part of Tabbers Limited, a private company based in the UK.

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Products are strictly not for resale by individuals, businesses or organisations – they are intended to be donated to your customers free of charge. If you are a registered charity, please contact them by emailing join@hiddendisabilitiesstore.com to discuss reselling the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower products so that any revenue you make from doing this benefits your charity.

Official products are only available from their website as well as from charities who are members of the scheme and who have been authorised to sell the product. These charities will display an official badge and will be selling official Hidden Disabilities Sunflower products. They do not sell any Hidden Disabilities Sunflower product on eBay or Amazon. Hidden Disabilities Sunflower products being sold on these platforms are being resold at inflated prices or are counterfeit or copycat versions which can be misleading, cause confusion by not being recognised quickly by members of the scheme and may mean wearers are not helped as intended.

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Broadwindsor Fun Group Seek Officers

Broadwindsor Fun Group are holding an Extraordinary General Meeting on Thursday, October 1st 2020 at 7pm in the Comrades Hall. This is an Open meeting and interested parties from Broadwindsor and Hursey are invited to attend.

However, due to Government Covid-19 restrictions and social distancing, there will be a limit of 30 attendees.
Current members who are couples have been respectfully requested to send only one to represent them allowing space for others to attend.  On this occasion, anyone wishing to go along MUST register their interest to bwfunday20@gmail.com so that numbers can be monitored.
For those unable to, who have constructive comments and/or ideas are asked to please submit them to the Fun Group email so they can be addressed at the meeting.

The Broadwindsor Fun Group formed last year following the dissolution of what was known in the village as the Jubilee Group, to continue the annual Fun Day with its Scarecrow competition in June each year and hold fun, fundraising events throughout the year to make it all happen.  Although the entertainment and events for 2020 were all in place  – everything had to be cancelled.

Saturday, June 12th 2021 is the date planned for Broadwindsor Fun Day next year.

At the meeting on October 1st, the positions of Chairman and Vice-chairman are to be elected, who’s first duties will involve discussion and agreement to form a Constitution describing the Group’s purpose and to define the duties and responsibilities of the elected officers and members in a clear and concise manner. The template for next year’s events are in place and the accounts have been audited.

All annual events require planning, active support and participation to make it a success – Broadwindsor Fun Group is counting on you! Please contact: bwfunday20@gmail.com.

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Comrades Hall 100 Club Results

The Autumn draw took place earlier today, Tuesday 1st September 2020 at the Comrades Hall Post Office. The numbers were drawn by John, the Post Office Outreach Clerk.

The winning numbers and names are as follows:

  •  1st – £75         No 74         Winner    Maureen Butcher
  • 2nd – £50        No 91         Winner    Dorothy Rowe
  • 3rd – £25         No 88        Winner    Liz Palmer
  • 4th – £15         No 35         Winner    Jackie Riley
  • 5th – £10         No 60        Winner    Bob Link
  • 6th – £5           No 76         Winner    Annette Nunn

The next draw will take place on Tuesday 1st December 2020 at Comrades Hall. This will be the first draw of the new season with a first prize of £100. Just in time for Christmas!

Joyce will be collecting renewal subscriptions at the Comrades Hall on the following dates in November, 3rd, 6th, 10th and 13th, between 10am and 12 noon and thanks all the Members for their continued support for the Comrades Hall.

Some numbers may be available for new members. £15 secures your number.

Remember, you’ve got to be in it to win it!

Please contact Joyce Chumbley (01308) 868286 or Sally Sarling (01308) 867672 for details.

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