Tag: #2021

Businesses Reopening At Redlands Yard

Businesses at Redlands Yard have been excitedly posting on social media their reopening plans for next week.  Opening days vary – please welcome them back by showing them your support and shopping local.

Foxy Cottage at Redlands YardFrom Sara at The Foxy Cottage:

Opening on Wednesday, 14th April, The Foxy Cottage will be open Wednesday to Saturday 11am – 3pm throughout the month of April. Once the restaurant opens again on May 17th it will be back to Tuesday – Sunday 10.30am – 4pm. We have lots of new stock and can’t wait to open!

Dimensions Hair StudioFrom Steph at Dimensions Hair Studio:

Opening on Monday, 12th April – I can’t tell you how excited we are to see you all pamper you all and make each and everyone of you smile, can I please remind you all that you MUST have a skin test before your colour app and it must be done at least 48hrs before your appointment these rules are insurance policy and therefore if you don’t have a skin test we can’t carry out your service. As far as we know rules are the same as before masks , hand sanitizing and space – we ask that you wait at the door when you arrive, make yourself known if we don’t see you and we will welcome you in as soon as we can 😁

Stableyard Restaurant, BroadwindsorFrom Linda at The Stableyard Restaurant:

After a few rather challenging first months of 2021, The Stableyard Restaurant has taken the decision to open the outside eating and takeaways a little later than the 12th of April.
Due to the ever changing English weather, and the financial implications of a few rainy days in April may bring for dining outside we are going to open outside and takeaways on Wednesday 5th May, 11am – 3pm. We will be open for hot and cold drinks, yummy cakes and slices, sandwiches and toasties.
Then the restaurant will fully open on Tuesday 18th May 9.30am (as long as the Government allows)
I know that you are all looking forward to getting back out and myself and staff are looking forward to welcoming you back to the Stableyard Restaurant.

Little Boutique In A BoxFrom Helen at Little Boutique In A Box:

Can’t wait to move forward! Opening Monday morning at 10am – 3pm with a few special offers and competitions too! 

The Wobbly CottageThe Wobbly Cottage:

Having been open all throughout Lockdown, Rich and Dani are back from a week’s well earned break.

Earth DesignFrom Lisa at Earth Design:

Opening on Wednesday, 14th April, Earth Design will be open Wednesday to Saturday 11am – 3pm throughout the month of April and will update our hours again in May.

The Painted Nail, BroadwindsorToni at The Painted Nail:

Fantastic news!! 🥂 We can’t wait to see everyone!  Our booking system is open but we will be contacting all clients this week. If you’d like to amend or book, pop us a message or book online at ThePaintedNail.co.uk

From Charlie at Sophia’s Choice:

It’s been a hard year to navigate and the past few months have been super tough, however brighter times are coming, and I’m so pleased to say I can now resume my holistic treatments which is fabulous news. From 19th April, the shop will be open 10am – 3pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. From Monday, 10th May, Holistic treatments will resume.  So looking forward to welcoming you back to Sophia’s Choice Therapy Space and soothing all that stress, anxiety and those frayed nerves away. 💗

From Clare at Gallery Of Makers:

Getting excited now … [The photo is] just a sample of some of the work already booked for our 2021 POP-UP.

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Comrades Hall AGM – Monday 26th April

Broadwindsor Comrades Hall AGM will be held on Monday 26 April, starting at 7 pm sharp, via Zoom. The first CHMC (Comrades Hall Management Committee) meeting will follow straight after, also via Zoom.

Membership of CHMC is open to all persons 16yrs and over. No previous experience is necessary just a desire to get involved with the Community to ensure that the village hall is there for all, for a long time to come.

We are currently exploring several major projects in the Hall and in the playground area Bernards’ Place. We have seen local people already start on these projects. More work will be necessary in the coming months so more Volunteers would be very welcome. Who knows, maybe your idea or expertise could be the one to help make these happen.

If you are interested in joining us please contact me for an application form.

I look forward to welcoming you onto the CHMC.

Dave Chumbley, Secretary
Comrades Hall Management Committee

Contact: 01308 868286  // 07805 421 888  // drchumbley@yahoo.com

Zoom is Free! – Sign Up and get it HERE.

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New Rules & Free Rapid Home Testing for Employers

On the day when the Stay At Home rule ends and the Rule of 6 (outdoors) comes into force and when shielding is due to end in 2 days, from 6th April, the workplace testing programme will supply home test kits to companies with over 10 workers where it is not possible to set up testing on-site, due to a lack of space or because companies operate across multiple sites.

Businesses across the country will be eligible to order the home test kits online to distribute to their employees. These self-test kits will be picked up by staff from their employer with clear instructions about how to take the test. Staff will then complete the home test in the normal way, before reporting their results to the NHS using the provided gov.uk address.

Businesses are encouraged to register before 12th April in order to access free tests until the end of June, even if they’re not yet open or are not able to start using the tests straight away. Start HERE.

CoronavirusTesting will form a crucial part of everyday life as parts of society reopen. Regular testing could be the difference between a workplace being able to stay open and operational, or needing to close due to a Covid-19 outbreak.

For many employers on-site testing has already become an essential part of its employee offer and a routine part of working life.

Around 1 in 3 people with coronavirus don’t have symptoms, which means they could be spreading the virus in workplaces without knowing. The Government has also confirmed twice-weekly home testing using lateral flow tests for free to all adults in households with Primary, Secondary school and College aged children and young people, including childcare and support bubbles.

The Official of National Statistics (ONS), in response to the NHS Test and Trace, revealed that 86% of people testing positive for Coronavirus are fully complying with self-isolation guidance for their full isolation period. The majority of respondents (68%) also fully understood the self-isolation guidance. Of people who did not fully comply, the most common breaches were to buy food, get medicines or medical appointments.

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A Day of Reflection – 23rd March 2021

Today, the UK remembers those who have died with coronavirus, marking one year since the first lockdown began.  Prime minister, Boris Johnson will address the nation this evening.

At noon, a minute’s silence is being held in memory of those who have died and at 8pm people are being encouraged to stand on doorsteps with phones, candles and torches to signify a “Beacon of Remembrance“.  In Wales, more than 100 historic buildings, including the Senedd, Britannia Bridge, Principality Stadium and castles at Caerphilly, Conwy, Caernarfon and I’m A Celebrity’s Gwrych, will be lit in yellow in memory of all those who have lost their lives.

It is one year since the Prime Minister directed the nation to “Stay at home!“.  With over a quarter of a million people in the UK lost to the Coronavirus, the Prime Minister claims the past year has been one of the most difficult in the country’s history. The Prime Minister also praised the “absolutely astonishing achievement” of British scientists and businesses in developing a vaccine and delivering it to half the adult population within a year. Unfortunately, the anniversary coincides with Boris Johnson fighting a diplomatic offensive behind the scenes in a bid to prevent the European Union carrying out a threat to block exports of Coronavirus vaccines to the UK.

From next week – £5,000 fines are set to come in for people who try to holiday abroad.

CoronavirusVets are warning of a possible link between a new variant of coronavirus and heart problems in cats and dogs after a increase in pets presenting with myocarditis at a specialist veterinary hospital in Buckinghamshire during the pandemic’s second wave.  Read the Guardian‘s full report HERE.

Businesses, theatres and other amenities are cautiously planning their reopening in April and May but the threat of a new variant of the virus and another Lockdown is very real as France and Italy are experiencing a third wave of infection. Germany goes into another Lockdown over Easter.
Public Health England figures show that 11,622 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Monday (March 22) in Dorset – an increase from 11,560 the same time on Friday (March 19th).

Pablo Picasso's "Dove Of Peace"
Pablo Picasso’s “Dove Of Peace”

Many people have died the past year for reasons other than the Coronavirus but the restrictions in place have made the grieving process even more difficult than it would have been. It is a day of Reflection for us all.  Please, be safe and stay safe.

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World Autism Awareness Week 29 March to 4 April 2021

World Autism Awareness Week is from 29 March to 4 April 2021 with World Autism Awareness Day falling on Friday 2nd April.  Of course we should be aware all the time and not just the day or a week. The Coronavirus has brought ever-changing guidelines and restrictions which can be confusing to understand and extremely difficult to implement for autistic people with high support needs.

For 2021 they invite you to take on their Super 7 Challenge. From walking and swimming to creating music or gaming – choose your own 7-themed activity.

Please note: By signing up to this challenge, you are agreeing to pay a non-refundable registration fee of £12 to the National Autistic Society to secure your place in the Super 7 Challenge.

They’ve got lots of ideas to help you raise money in a safe and enjoyable way during these difficult times. In 2020 with World Autism Awareness Week during Lockdown, hundreds of new and creative ways to raise awareness and money. Fundraising suggestions include:

  • Facebook Fundraisers – more HERE.
  • Gaming – more HERE.
  • A Virtual Quiz – more HERE.
  • A Virtual Home Contest – more HERE.
  • Sponsored Haircuts & Colours – more HERE.
  • Sponsored Family fun – more HERE.

Autism AwarenessAutism Awareness is represented by the colour light blue and multicolour puzzle pieces. The light blue colour is the organisation’s primary colour, and is associated with a calm feeling and acceptance in an otherwise loud and busy world for people on the spectrum. The puzzle pattern reflects the complexity of the autism spectrum. The different colours and shapes represent the diversity of the people and families living with the condition. The brightness of the ribbon signals hope — hope that through increased awareness of autism, and through early intervention and access to appropriate services/supports, people with autism will lead full lives able to interact with the world on the own terms.

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The Final Midweek Motivator Quiz – Wednesday 24th March

This week is the final online gathering for Margery’s Midweek Motivator Quiz.  It has been running every Wednesday for the last 10 weeks with Margery facing 15-18 squares on her screen each week, most containing two or more faces.  Margery is hoping that “…the next time we do a quiz together will be in the pub or Comrades Hall“.  We all hope so!

On Wednesday, Margery will present 3 rounds of 5 questions and one picture round of 10 questions. Time is limited as Margery is using the free version of Zoom.

Zoom is Free for everyone! – Sign Up and get it HERE.

To Join the Zoom Meeting (the Quiz) – Click HERE.
Meeting ID: 754 7100 3869
Passcode: u6y5qr

No prizes! it’s simply a bit of time out, seeing familiar faces and breaking the monotony of Lockdown. 🙂

  • Put it in your diary!
  • Set an alarm to remind yourself 15 mins beforehand!
  • Refreshments at the ready.
  • Wednesday, 24th at 8pm.
  • Have a laugh!

Thank you for the fun Margery!

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Who Visits & Who Follows Broadwindsor.org? The Year In Review

It has been just over a year since Broadwindsor.org launched in response to the Coronavirus outbreak.

The aim always has been to provide the ever changing rules and information for local people within our village, the parish and to support local commercial businesses throughout the ongoing pandemic.

After one year, Broadwindsor can reveal the following fun facts & statistics – all of which are correct at the time of publishing:

  • The website, Broadwindsor.org now has 6,500 visitors each month.
  • On Twitter, Broadwindsor.org currently has 730 followers.
  • The Shrewsbury Morris Dancers whose mantra is “Dance, Have Fun, Laugh, Repeat” are Broadwindsor.org’s biggest follower on Twitter this month with 1.3K followers.
  • On Facebook, Broadwindsor.org has 750 followers.
  • Although almost as many followers on Twitter, Facebook refers 75% of visitors to the Broadwindsor.org website!
  • 68% of visitors to Broadwindsor.org reside in the U.K.
  • 28% of visitors to Broadwindsor.org reside in the U.S. of A.
  • The remaining 4% reside in all the continents of our world as the diagram below shows.

World Visitors Mar 2020 - Mar 2021
The website also demonstrates a wide demographic –

How do you access the website?

  • Desktop 21%
  • Tablet 16%
  • Mobile 63%

After this last 12 months when everybody has suffered and struggled, Broadwindsor.org will now evolve into a new and  independent, not-for-profit local community organisation – purely to generate enough revenue to cover the essential operational overheads in order to keep it going.  The Editor’s labour continues to be voluntary.

Consequently, from April 6th 2021, all the commercial advertisers who are listed and have been promoted and supported on the website throughout this past year will be asked to pay £15 a year for their inclusion on the website’s local business listing page and with features throughout the year 2021 – 2022.  Businesses will be emailed directly in due course.

  • £15/year works out as £0.04 per day.
  • Where else will you get such personalised advertising reaching all corners of the globe?
  • Broadwindsor.org needs you to keep it going!

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Why Give Way To Horses When Driving?

In our rural community, horses are adored and common place.   In 2020, there were 1,010 road safety incidents reported to the British Horse Society, 46 horses were killed with a further 118 horses and 130 riders injured on the roads.

Police Rural Crime TeamToday, the Dorset Rural Crime Team have released the following 15 minute video by Sergeant Owen Messenger, an officer from London who is unfamiliar with horses. He learns about the Dead Slow campaign from Alan Hiscox of the British Horse Society Safety Team and Dorset Police Constable, Heidi Moxam.  Can he then answer the question ‘Why should we give way to horses when driving?’. Please watch.

 

Operation Snap
Read more about Operation SNAP HERE.

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Local Employment: English Teacher At Beaminster School

Beaminster School have a vacancy for a 2nd in English Teacher who will have respnsibility for KS3 children.  Required to start in September 2021 on the Teacher’s Payscale + TLR 2.1 (£2,873).  Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 20th April.

To Apply:

Please note that they cannot accept CV applications.

​Visit HERE to download and read

  • Teaching Job Application Form.
  • Full Job Description 2021.
  • English Teaching Person Spec. 2021
  • English Department Information 2021
  • Notes to Applicants 2021.

Here is what they are seeking:

We seek a dynamic, highly motivated and inspirational English teacher to join us in September 2021, who will also take on the role of 2nd in department, responsible for leading the continuing development of KS3 English.

Over the past two years the English department has undergone a period of rapid improvement in which all department policies have been reviewed and modernised. This includes developing a new set of assessment criteria for reading and writing that underpins the KS3 curriculum and bridges the gap between KS3 and GCSE, KS3 assessments that mirror the demands of GCSE, an updated feedback policy that aims to ensure students understand their targets and how to improve, along with many other improvements.  As KS3 lead, you will review the current KS3 Improvement Plan as well as our newly created resources and will be responsible for using this plan to drive further development in the department.

As a collaborative team, who work together efficiently and will always support each other, we look forward to welcoming an ambitious KS3 lead as they seek to improve the department. We offer personalised induction and support programmes for new staff, with many opportunities for professional development.

This is an excellent career opportunity for a colleague who firmly believes in the entitlement of young people to a rich, engaging and stimulating English curriculum. Working within a vibrant and highly successful faculty, you will be an outstanding classroom teacher who is totally committed to the progress of all students in our popular and fully comprehensive school.

You will have an unwavering belief in the potential of every student, and a contagious enthusiasm for your subject which will excite and motivate all students to achieve their very best. You will:

  • Engage, inspire and enthuse students through a genuine passion for your subject and for learning

  • Have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour

  • Be a great classroom practitioner

  • Be forward thinking, creative and well organised

  • Be enthusiastic, resourceful and fully committed to securing student progress.

This popular and successful 11–18 school stands in beautiful open countryside on the edge of Beaminster, a Dorset town with great charm and historic interest, just 6 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.

We have a joint Sixth Form with our partner school, the Sir John Colfox Academy in Bridport, offering a broad and developing range of courses including English Language and Literature. Sixth Form numbers are buoyant and our results are some of the best in Dorset. Knowledge of, or an interest in, teaching A level English Language would be beneficial although certainly not necessary.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, and the Head of English will be happy to meet with you. Please do get in touch if you would like to arrange this.

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Beaminster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants are required to have appropriate medical and enhanced DBS clearance.​

Completed applications should be returned to Mrs. Nicola Chalkley by the closing date Tuesday 20th April 2021

Contact: Nicola Chalkley
Head’s PA and Office Manager
Beaminster School
Beaminster
Dorset DT8 3EP

Email:               NChalkley@beaminster.dorset.sch.uk
Tel:                   01308 862633

Closing date:   Tuesday 20th April 2021
Interviews:      Week Beginning 26th April 2021

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Easter Egg Cheesecakes From McKenzies Cake Bakery

Tucked away in Orchard Mead in Broadwindsor is the kitchen of McKenzies Cake Bakery.
Village resident, Lisa McKenzie is producing the most delightful Easter Egg Cheesecakes in 3 varieties 🙂 The main picture shows the Easter Egg Cheesecake.  There is also Malteser Easter Egg Cheesecake and Biscoff Easter Egg Cheesecake…
Available in two sizes:
MALTESER EASTER EGG CHEESECAKE
Malteser Easter Egg Cheesecake
  • The large ‘sharing’ size cost £5 each.
    (Sharing is optional)
  • The small ‘single portion’ size cost £2.50 each.
BISCOFF EASTER EGG CHEESECAKES
Biscoff Easter Egg Cheesecake

Collection: available from 19 Orchard Mead, Broadwindsor, DT8 3RA
on Thursday 1st, Friday 2nd or Saturday 3rd April.

McKenzies Cake Bakery
Lisa creates far more than Easter Egg Cheesecakes. She bakes cakes for all occasions – cupcakes, giant cupcakes, mini cakes, layer cakes, wedding cakes, Christmas cakes and more – whether it be a birthday, wedding, special anniversary, celebration or you are simply in need of cake!

Lisa specialises in cupcakes with a wide range of styles and flavours.  Also available is a range of mini cupcakes especially for little ones!

Delivery is available to the local area.

You can text or call Lisa on 07812 757 547

Visit her Facebook page HERE.

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