Tag: #2022

The White Lion Is Saved – Thank You!

A massive thank you! Not only have we smashed our Crowdfunder target of £30,000 but, with your generous donations by cheque, cash and BACs – together with funding from the parish council, Palmers and takings from The Comrades Arms – we now have nearly £50,000.

It’s an incredible achievement, and demonstrates how important a roaring White Lion is to this community. Once we have signed the tenancy agreement, which is imminent, work will start on refurbishing the inside of the pub and kitting out the kitchen.

We hope to have more news to tell you very soon. In the meantime, stand proud, Lions, you’ve done brilliantly. 🙂

– White Lion Management Committee

 

Click HERE to read Chairman David Leader‘s statement on 3rd February.
Click HERE to see the campaign appear on BBC Spotlight on 25th January.

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Please Visit Wooly Wonders At Redlands Yard

Kirsty has had her Wooly Wonders unit at Redlands Yard since last June but is already threatened with closure due to lack of customers.
Redlands Yard showed their support by posting this message:

“Our wonderful yarn shop here at Redlands Yard is proving popular on social media and with knitting stalwarts, but the current level of custom is not high enough to sustain Wooly Wonders as a business. We love having Kirsty here, with her fantastic knowledge and extensively stocked shop full of yarns and accessories, and we are keen to support niche businesses and interests such as this. However, if custom does not pick up, the shop will have to close. If you would like to see it stay open, please come along and support this excellent enterprise. Thank you.”

Kirsty also posted on social media:

“If you can support us, please do. We love our new home and would be sad to have to leave. A huge thank you to Redlands Yard for all your help and support.
Team Wooly“
You can contact Kirsty by email: woolywondersyeovil@gmail.com
or call: 07369 249258

Please show your support & visit Wooly Wonders.

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Broadwindsor Art Friends – Exhibition In Beaminster

A new exhibition has opened at the Yarn Barton Centre in Fleet Street, Beaminster, featuring the work of Broadwindsor Art Friends – Donna Heys, John Iveson, Liz Ridley, Norma Roberts, Dorothy Rowe and Dave Shaw.

They are a small group of friends who are also amateur artists. They meet in a studio on a very informal basis twice weekly, to paint, draw or work on any individual project they choose.

There is no fee involved, nor tuition – just a group of friends drinking copious amounts of coffee and having a chat.

The friends all recognise that without a set session time, creativity would take a back seat to other parts of their lives in general.

 

Having these meeting times ensures they set aside time to enjoy their art. And of course they share ideas and ask advice of each other.

Please call in and take a look at what they do 🙂

The exhibition runs until the end of April.

Contact Yarn Barton Centre: yarnbartoncentre@yahoo.com or
Telephone: 01308 862715

Donna Heys. Photo credit: Margery Hookings

Donna Heys was one of the artists who took part in the ‘Place I Love‘ launch in October ’21.

The Place I Love and the unveiling of our village map is on Saturday, 12th February at the Comrades Hall, 2-4pm. More info HERE.

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All Change At Beaminster Scouts

1st Beaminster Scouts now meet on Tuesdays from 6.30pm til 8.00pm at their new District Scout Hut in Beaminster.
If you’re aged between 11 and 14 years old, come along, meet new people and join the adventure!
Contact Louise Hutchinson on: 07805 225408

1st Beaminster Scout Group meet at the new District facility at Scoutland in Beaminster and feel priviledged to be able to host 5 Sections of Scouting:

  • Squirrels (4-6yrs),
  • Beavers (6-8)
  • Cubs (8-10)
  • Scouts (11-14).

It is in the eldest section that the Scouts build on what they have learned in the previous sections and pursue more adventurous challenges. They prepare Scouts for being ready to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, when they become 13/14 years of age.
They also continue to work for badges and awards,the highest being the Queens’ Scout Award. Even if you haven’t been involved in Scouting before, there is a warm welcome for those wishing to try Scouting for the first time in the 1st Beaminster Scout Group!

Contact Louise Hutchinson on: 07805 225408 or join their Facebook page HERE.

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Save The White Lion NEWS UPDATE #7

The Save The White Lion crowdfunder has successfully achieved the target of £30,00 and stands at £33,490. The Crowdfunder campaign continues ’til Wednesday 9th February.

Chairman of the White Lion Management committee, David Leader has delivered the follwing statement:

“The fundraising has been simply incredible, to raise such a fantastic sum in such a short period of time clearly demonstrates that our community wants the White Lion back in the heart of our village. We are all acutely aware of the responsibility we have to make this work for everyone. We are all working tirelessly to create a welcoming pub for everyone.

The legal process of securing a tenancy is a bit like buying a house we have exchanged contracts and we now have to complete. There is still a bit of legal toing and froing to get through and then we should be there and the keys are ours.

The selection process for the pub manager and chef is going apace, candidates have prepared a meal for us so we can judge their culinary skills. We hope to complete this process shortly.

Once we have completed the legal process and have the keys we will start on the refurbishment and stocking the kitchen with the right equipment.

Our aim is to be open for Easter, I know there is many a slip between cup and lip, but that’s the target. 

As always we will keep you informed of developments, thank you very much for all your support – this will become truly a community pub run by the community.”

The Management committee comprises:

  • David Leader (Chair)
  • Elaine Leader
  • Susanna Newall
  • Chris Newall
  • Sandra Burrows
  • Charles Ouin
  • Luke Pickering
  • Andrew Hookings
  • Margery Hookings
  • Fraser Hughes
  • Chris Edgerley
  • Rick Dyke.

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Chinese New Year – Tuesday, 1st February – Year of the Tiger

The Chinese New Year was celebrated Tuesday, 1st February and the celebration marks the end of the Year of the Ox and the start of the Year of the Tiger.

People whose birth dates occurred in the Year of the Tiger include those born in 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 and 2022.

People born in the Year of the Tiger are characterised as being people born in years of the Tiger are vigorous and ambitious, daring and courageous, enthusiastic and generous, self-confident with a sense of justice and a commitment to help others for the greater good. However, they can sometimes be unpredictable, irritable, and overindulgent.

To discover what Chinese animal you are, please refer to the calendar wheel below.

All of the animals have favourable characteristics assigned to them:

  • Rat: Intelligence, adaptability, quick-wit, charm, artistry, gregariousness.
  • Ox: Loyalty, reliability, thoroughness, strength, reasonability, steadiness, determination.
  • Tiger: Enthusiasm, courage, ambition, leadership, confidence, charisma.
  • Rabbit: Trustworthiness, empathy, modesty, diplomacy, sincerity, sociability.
  • Dragon: Luckiness, flexibility, eccentricity, imagination, artistry, spirituality, charisma.
  • Snake: Philosophical, organised, intelligent, intuitive, elegant, attentive, decisive.
  • Horse: Adaptable, loyal, courageous, ambitious, intelligent,  adventurous, strong.
  • Sheep: Tasteful, crafty, warm, elegant, charming, intuitive, sensitive, calm.
  • Monkey: Quick-witted, charming, lucky, adaptable, bright, versatile, lively, smart.
  • Rooster: Honest, energetic, intelligent, flamboyant, flexible, diverse, confident.
  • Dog: Loyal, sociable, courageous, diligent, steady, lively, adaptable, smart.
  • Pig: Honorable, philanthropic, determined, optimistic, sincere, sociable.

The Chinese New Year always occurs on the night of the New Moon, when skies are at their darkest. Though celebrations often start the weekend before and continue for weeks after, only the first seven days, Jan. 31st to Feb. 6th, are considered public holidays.

The third day of Lunar New Year is known as Chi Kou Ri, or “Day of the Red Mouth.” Falling on Thursday, Feb. 3rd this year, it’s believed to be a time when arguments are more likely, so people tend to avoid social interactions and stay home or visit temples instead.

The Lantern Festival, a Chinese tradition celebrated on the first Full Moon of the year, signifying the end of the New Year season and is marked by the flying of paper lanterns and eating of turnip cakes and tangyuan, a Chinese dessert of sweet rice-ball dumplings. It occurs on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese calendar — this year, it lands on Feb. 15th.

“In Chinese culture, the tiger is the symbol of bravery, wisdom and strength. But interestingly, the tiger is not mentioned in the Bible, while the lion, a Western astrological sign, is absent from the Chinese zodiac,” Qin said. “Different places and peoples have different cultures. This is only natural, but such differences should not prevent us from understanding, respecting and appreciating each other’s history, culture and tradition.” 🙂

On January 21st 2023, the Year of the Water Rabbit begins.

Animated image by: Megaport Media

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Save The White Lion Features On BBC Spotlight

Once reaching the target of £30,000, The Save The White Lion campaign has hit the media the past few days, featuring in the Dorset Echo, the Bridport News and on Dorset Live.  Today, they featured on BBC‘s lunchtime edition of Spotlight…it is hoped that it may get more air time in this evening’s edition at 6.30pm.


…and it did…

 

The Crowdfunder campaign runs until 9th February.
Please click HERE to donate.

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SOLD OUT! Curry Night At The Comrades Arms – Saturday, 19th February

NOW SOLD OUT!

The Comrades Arms’ doors continue to open at 6pm on Tuesdays (Nat’s Chippy Van night), Fridays and Saturdays.

You might want to book in for the Curry Night which is happening on Saturday 19 Feb. Looks set to be deliciously good fun, with profits going to White Lion funds. Our village chefs will be Simon, Peter, Val and Malcolm. The menu of choice is below:

Sounds delicious!

Book To Avoid Disappointment!

Contact Andrew Hookings: AndrewHookings@yahoo.co.uk

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Chris Loder MP – Highest Expenses Again!

When he was elected in December 2019, Mr Loder’s claims were the lowest of the five Dorset MPs.  Last year Chris Loder claimed higher business costs and expenses than any other new MP during the the 2019-20 financial year, costing the taxpayer around £71,000.

This year, West Dorset MP Chris Loder claimed £256,176 in expenses last year, figures reported yesterday by Dorset Echo & Bridport News’ digital reporter Sam Greaseley-Machin – the eighth highest amount.

That is £52,296 more than the average £203,880 claim from March 2020-March 2021.

  • South Dorset MP Richard Drax‘s claim was among the lower end nationally at £173,907.63 – around £159,000 of that being staff costs.
  • North Dorset’s Simon Hoare claimed £212,892.94.
  • MP for mid-Dorset and North Poole, Michael Tomlinson claimed £217,449.59.

Mr Loder, whose claim was made up of office, staff, travel and accommodation costs –

You can determine how finanacially prudent Chris Loder MP has been and view further details HERE on the IPSA website. The IPSA is the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, the independent body that regulates and administers the business costs and decides the pay and pensions of the 650 elected MPs and their staff in the UK.

Chris Loder MP claimed £256,176 in expenses. This is while our country was in Lockdown.  This is in addition to his £81,932 salary as of 2020.

Any questions?

Please contact CHRIS LODER MP, our representative for West Dorset: hello@chrisloder.co.uk.

 

Photo: Dorset Echo.

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Broadwindsor Film Club – Friday, 18th February

At the start of the Half term holiday, Broadwindsor Community Film Club’s February offering is ‘Cruella’ (12)

Directed by Craig Gillespie and starring: Emma Stone, Emman Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, Emily Beecham, Kirby howell-Baptiste , Mark Strong & John McCrea. 

Emma Stone stars as one of cinema’s most notorious and stylish villains, Cruella de Vil.  Determined to become a successful fashion designer, a creative young grifter named Estella (Stone) teams with a pair of mischievous thieves to survive on the London streets.  But when her flair for fashion catches the eye of the legendary designer Baroness von Hellman (Emma Thompson), Estella rises to become the raucous, revenge-bent “Cruella”.

  • Film Club members – Free entry
  • Guests – £4
  • Refreshments available, including a bar.
  • Please wear your mask when moving around the hall.
  • Seats MUST be booked in advance by contacting:
    Emma Myers – broadwindsorem@gmail.com or
    Margaret Wing – 01308 867252

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