Vikki’s Specials At The White Lion

The delicious Homemade meals available for you this weekend are:

Available for collection: Thursday – Saturday 6pm – 7.30pm
Please pre order the day before!

On Sunday, there is the choice of Roast Beef, Turkey or Lamb.
Collect between 12 noon – 2.00pm.

Please telephone 01308 867070 to pre order or email info@whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk

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Big Garden Birdwatch 29th – 31st January

The RSPB are running a Big Garden Birdwatch from Friday 29th January through to and including Sunday 31st January.

It uses the same straightforward principle as the Big Butterfly Count last summer in that you spend an hour counting the birds you see in your garden or from your balcony, then tell them what you saw. Everyone can take part for free, whether you’re a novice birdwatcher, or a seasoned pro.

Sign up HERE and receive your free guide, help with identifying what you see and expert advice on feeding the birds. Plus, you’ll also receive 20% off in their shop and free delivery.

They are also running a Fun Quiz which you can share on social media –
What kind of garden bird are you?
Find out HERE.

Family Membership of the RSPB starts at £6/month (for 2 adults and up to 5 children) – Find out more HERE.

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Funding for Community Businesses – Deadline Tomorrow

Community businesses in England affected by the Covid-19 crisis can apply for grants of between £10,000 and £20,000 to adapt and evolve to the changing circumstances, and to remain financially viable.

There are no restrictions on the grants; and they can be used to cover core staffing costs, contribute to meeting capital costs of adapting community businesses and ensuring that they can continue to provide the vital support to local people.

The Community Business Renewal Fund welcomes applications from organisations across the community business sector. To be considered for the Community Business Renewal Fund, you will need to demonstrate how you meet each of the following 10 criteria:

1. Operating within England at a local / neighbourhood level.
2. Meet the four key features of a community business: locally rooted, accountable to the local community, trading for the benefit of the local community and has a broad community impact.
3. An established organisation with a track record of trading.
4. An incorporated organisation.
5. In a stable financial position with good prospects of viability for the future.
6. Charitable purpose.
7. For public benefit.
8. Your organisation would benefit from a grant of up to £20,000.
9. Able to spend the funds within 12 months.
10. Subsidy control.

However, applications will be prioritised from organisations that are:
• Operating in a community that has been hardest hit by Covid-19
• Increasing diversity in the community business sector
• Supporting the growth and impact of the community business sector as a whole

There is a very short applications window as high demand is anticipated. The fund will open for applications from 10am on the 12th January 2021 until 4pm on the 19th January 2021.

Read all the guidance notes and apply HERE.

The next round for applications will be opening at 10am on Tuesday 2 March – closing at 4pm on Tuesday 9 March.

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Rotary Club Quiz on Zoom – Saturday, 23rd Jan

On Sat 23rd January 2021 at 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm the Brit Valley Rotary Club is holding a fund raising quiz on the platform Zoom.

John Clegg will be the Quiz Master. You can log in from 7 pm and the quiz will start at 7.30pm

There will be 6 categories with 6 questions in each

The entry fee will be £2.50 per person. The easiest way to do this is click HERE, enter the amount and follow the instructions.

The competition is open to all for a real fun night.

The Meeting ID: 818 3237 8083
Passcode: 711285
Zoom is Free! – Sign Up and get it HERE.

The Brit Valley Rotary Club is a Bridport based Rotary Club including Beaminster, West Bay and The Bride Valley and welcome any visiting Rotarians and their partners. Brit Valley Rotary Club welcomes men and women wishing to enjoy life, to serve the community and raise money for charities and good causes, local and international. They are a registered charity: Charity Registration No. 1070791.

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Local Employment: 4 Home Based Positions with Stonewater

Stonewater is a local social housing association. All of the positions they are advertising are home based.

Income Officer:

Salary: £23,500
Job reference: 00381
Application closing date: 22/01/2021
Read more HERE.

Head of Customer Voice & Influence:

Salary: £58,817 plus £335 a month Car Allowance
Job reference: 00379
Application closing date: 24/01/2021
Read more HERE.

Head of Rents & Service Charge:

Salary: £57,000 plus £335 per month Car Allowance
Job reference: 00380
Application closing date: 24/01/2021
Read more HERE.

HR Systems Project Manager:

Salary: £41,000
Job reference: 00384
Application closing date: 28/01/2021
Read more HERE.

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Click & Collect At The Wobbly Cottage

Rich & Dani at The Wobbly Cottage at Redlands Yard can now offer you an online Click and Collect service.

You are able to order and pay securely for collection or delivery every day we are open! Click HERE to be taken straight to the shop on their website. Items will change every week due to seasons and what Rich fancies baking!

The cut off time for order is 6pm for local delivery or collection two days later. For example, place your order by 6pm on Sunday for delivery or collection on Tuesday. (Note: they are not open for delivery or collection on Sundays or Mondays.)

Delivery areas include:

Broadwindsor
Beaminster
Bridport
West Bay
Burton Bradstock
Evershot
Hooke
Dorchester (Tuesdays & Saturdays only)
Lyme Regis
Axminster
Crewkerne
Everywhere in between!

They hope you all like what they’ve come up with and look forward to receiving your orders!

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Book MUGA For Your Personal Exercise

Broadwindsor’s MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) next to Broadwindsor school remains closed for general use, however it can be booked by a family unit and/or support bubble for their sole use.

People living alone are also allowed under Government guidance, to exercise with one other person from another household outdoors and therefore this can include the use of the MUGA.

This booking system was adopted last year and worked well, allowing for much needed recreational opportunities, close to home.

Please contact Councillor Leader for all booking enquiries.

Telephone: 01308 868275
Mobile: 07867 608652
Email: dleader@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk

This demonstrates the Grouped Parish community once again showing its amazing resilience in the way it is responding to these difficult and challenging times. This third Lockdown brings much worry and loneliness to so many. The Parish Council for its part is committed to supporting the community, especially those most vulnerable through this pandemic. The Parish Councillors are available to provide practical help such as the delivery of food supplies and medication and information and signposting to existing support networks. Please do contact them if you need support, information or just need a friendly chat on the telephone. You can find all our Councillors contact details HERE.

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Councillor Simon Christopher’s Report – Jan 2021

Here is our local Councillor Simon Christopher’s interim report submitted to the Parish Council’s meeting last evening.

“As I write this, the number of Covid patients in Dorset hospitals is 340 ( Source Sam Crowe, Public health Dorset. 8th January 2021). A great deal of my report will be devoted to Covid matters.

Common Water Lane
I am aware of the damage to Common Water Lane and the verges.
As Councillor David Leader is aware, I have sent considerable emails and had phone calls with Dorset Police and officers of Dorset Council in connection with Common Water Lane.

Comments of Dorset Police/Alex Bishop

My understanding from Dorset Police is that there are two points in regards to the action Police can take in these matters.

First is the reaction to reports made to police of specific incidents, such as investigations. Alex Bishop advises me that neither the moving of the bale, nor the damage to the finger sign have been reported. He stated that over the course of the last few months that Common Water Lane has had these issues, the police have had very few reports of any offences being committed. Any police response to a report that vehicles are on the lane, will be triggered via the threat, risk and harm protocols they have in deciding how to allocate resources. I understand that it is unlikely police officers will attend unless there is an urgent need to attend.
The second is proactive policing, such as area patrols. Dorset have advised me that some officers have attended Common Water Lane here and there whilst they have been on night duty, but it is difficult for them to spend much time there as there are other incidents to attend to.

2) Comments of Dorset Council Legal Team – Philip Crowther, Legal Business Partner.

My understanding from Philip Crowther is that Dorset Council is responsible for maintaining Common Water Lane, including the verges because it is a vehicular highway. My understanding is that Dorset Council has various powers which it could in theory use to stop irresponsible 4×4 drivers damaging the verges. I believe the Parish Council Chairman has been given the reasons via email why a number of those powers are very difficult to use in practice. My understanding of the action that is most likely to succeed is that Dorset council have the power to erect fences or bollards to prevent vehicles using the verges. However any fences or bollards must not interfere with any agricultural fence or gate or with an access to private properties. I understand that fencing was erected some years ago with some success albeit that it had to be left open at each end to allow access for the landowner to cut their hedges. This was done with the Friends of Common Water Lane (The Friends) and it allowed the verges to recover in a fairly short time. Mike Westwood (Dorset Highways) is happy to discuss working with the Parish Council and the Friends to look at erecting fencing or bollards again. It is my understanding that this is the solution which carries the most chance of resolving the problem. The need to consider the issues around maintaining any fencing and/or bollards would have to be discussed.

3) Comments of Senior Ranger (West & Coast) Russell Goff

I understand from Russell Goff that he is happy to be the liaison if the Friends would like to go down the fencing route as they use excellent contractors.
Russell also suggests that perhaps a joint press release from the parish highlighting this antisocial behaviour and damage may, in the short term prevent further damage.
My understanding is that a covert wildlife camera in order to catch those responsible in the act could be installed. The Council would need to know what the law is regarding using the footage gained from this.

Here is the the Government’s latest advice for parents and carers: Click HERE to access.

Long Description – Government information for Parents and Carers

Schools and colleges in Dorset remain open for critical workers and vulnerable children, details of who is included is HERE. Other children will move to remote learning.

Early years settings, special schools, alternative provision and learning centres in Dorset can remain open to all children. We are updating our Childcare directory, please contact your provider if you have specific enquiries.

Free school meals update – 5 Jan

Dorset Council is working with schools to make sure families who need it (including those who receive free school meals) can receive food vouchers if they are not in school. If your child gets free school meals their school will give you details. Find out more HERE.

School transport in Dorset update – 5 Jan

All school transport, including SEND transport, will continue to run. This may be reviewed in future if routes aren’t used.

Home learning resources for parents and carers

Schools are offering remote learning to families, HERE are some extra resources to help families, we are updating these at the moment too.

Dorset Council has worked closely with schools throughout the pandemic to support school leaders. Our schools have been open throughout for children of key workers and children with additional vulnerabilities.

Leader of Dorset Council Spencer Flower said: “We are proud of our schools, colleges and early years settings and our education leaders in Dorset and will continue to support them.”

Lockdown

You will perhaps have already seen that Dorset Council is calling for front line public sector workers to be prioritised for vaccines.

This is a particularly concerning time for our most vulnerable children and families and this continued period of restrictions will no doubt be having an increased impact. Right from the start of this pandemic all partners have been committed and continued to work incredibly hard to support the children and families. A reminder that the government guidance on safe working in education, childcare and children’s social care can be found HERE.

Children’s Centres update

Our Children’s Centre core sites will remain open for the services listed below:

health service appointments where required
family time
parenting assessments
where childcare is provided

Parenting groups will however have to move online.

IT equipment for families who are homeschooling

We are working in partnership with our school colleagues to ensure that children can access learning wherever possible through mobile devices in Dorset. The DfE have significantly increased the number of devices available for secondary schools to order for vulnerable children. We’re assisting school colleagues in getting these orders processed and out to families. A similar approach is expected for our primary school colleagues, we are awaiting information on this. Meanwhile we have been made aware of some issues in Dorset of children not being able to access IT equipment and are dealing with these on a case by case basis. Currently we’re looking at whether we can repurpose some of our old machines and issuing wireless routers to enable children to get on line. I am once again incredibly impressed by the strength and resilience shown across our Early Years, Schools and Colleges.

Finally, on a financial note.

Dorset Councillors were advised that despite an overspend during the year , the delivery of more than £10 million of savings from the reorganisation had been achieved. The executive director of corporate development has highlighted a general point about collecting council tax, in that at present we are in exceptional times and officers were tracking but not actively pursuing collections given the economic frailty. The needed to wait until a more normal time to actively pursue. Officers are forecasting around £13million worth of Council Tax and business rates could be at risk but would continue to be monitored.

Stay Safe.”

Councillor Simon Christopher
Dorset Councillor for The Marshwood Vale.
https://www.simonchristopher.info/

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Parish Council Vacancy By Co-Option

Ahead of this evening’s Parish Council meeting on Zoom, on which you can read more HERE, the Town Clerk has issued a notice of the casual vacancy for a Parish councillor by co-option in Seaborough.

The full Notice is below. The closing date for submission is 5pm on 5th February.
Anyone interested should send their CV with a covering letter to the Town Clerk:
Helen Cudmore, The Old School House, Bridge Street, Netherbury, Dorset DT6 5LS
or by email to: hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk.

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Lockdown At Redlands Yard

As the number of COVID-19 cases are increasing in our area and due to Redlands Yard being located so close to the Tier 4 border, Colin and Sarah have decided to not fully re open this January.

Foxy Cottage: Firstly, we would like to wish all our customers a very Happy New Year!
We intended to open on Fridays and Saturdays 10.30am – 3pm. If anybody needs anything outside of these times please do get in touch, we will do everything we can to help. Our email is thefoxycottage@gmail.com. Take care and look after yourselves. – Sarah & Colin

The Wobbly Cottage: We would like to reassure everyone that we will be staying open at both the bakery & market and deliveries are available for anyone that needs them or would prefer not to venture out. The website is a guideline only and not everything is always available. Please call 07488 313857 or email: info@thewobblycottage.co.uk. Thank you all in advance for your continued support. You are all awesome and we feel very lucky to have you all! – Rich & Dani

Sophia’s Choice: Following my previous post, I can now confirm that the shop will be open on Thursdays & Fridays: 10.00am – 1.00pm. All close contact treatments must sadly stop at this time. If you are shielding, I am happy to organise orders for delivery or orders for collection. Please call or text 07525 662888 or email me: info@sophiaschoice.co.uk or you can sign up to my newsletter HERE. – Charlie

Little Boutique In A Box: The shop is closed but Helen is having a Clearance Sale with up to 70% off items online at the shop’s website HERE. Purchase online and arrange collection or delivery.

Tony at The Upholstery Workshop remains open this month. Please just knock on the door and remain socially distanced. You can contact him on: 07745 572196 or by email: tonyoaks13@gmail.com

The following businesses are closed for the remainder of January 2021 due to the National Lockdown:

Stableyard Restaurant, Broadwindsor — Stableyard Restaurant

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