Drimpton’s Fundraising Fashion Show – 7pm, Friday 15th October

Travelling Trends Fashion will be at Drimpton’s Village Hall on Friday 15th October. The show starts at 7pm.

Enjoy a fashion show followed by a sale of top quality high street and branded womens clothing at discounted prices.

All clothes are available to try on and buy on the evening – no ordering required.
Their sizing range goes generally from 8-20 but some lines come in sizes 4-6 and 22-24.
Changing rooms and mirrors will be available for trying on clothing before you buy.

A bar will be available 🙂

Tickets are £6, which includes a free glass of Prosecco upon arrival.
Contact: Lesley Tibballs on 01308 867241 or tibbals55@outlook.com.
or through other members of Drimpton Village Hall Committee.

All proceeds to Drimpton Village Hall Development and Maintenance Fund.

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Dog-Napping – How To Prevent It

Having your canine companion dog-napped would be a horrendous ordeal. Sadly this crime is on the increase. A petition calling on the Government to make dog theft a specific offence had gathered over 316,500 signatures meaning it is well over the threshold to be considered for debate in parliament.

Around 29,000 people across the South West have contributed their signature to the cause. There are measures you can take to reduce the risk of this happening to you.

Becky Simmonds is a professional dog walker and part time rescue worker. She is part of an international team at BreedAdvisor which consists of experienced professionals, from trained Vets to Dog Breeders. Their sole purpose is to bring you accurate, helpful information you can trust.

They advise: (Click the image for further information):

They also have informative pages on all the following dog breeds:
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Vote For Toni!

Toni Rodway at The Painted Nail at Redlands Yard has entered The Great Scratch Shoot Out – and needs your help to win the Voter’s Choice award!

It’s very easy: please click HERE , select the image shown, fill in your name and email details and cast your vote now!
Voting closes on Tuesday, 14th September at 12am GMT.

Scratch is a nail beauty magazine. The Scratch Stars Awards is held annually to celebrate the of achievements of nail technicians, salons and businesses within the UK nail sector.

Good Luck Toni!

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Today Is World Suicide Prevention Day

Every year on 10th September since 2003, organisations and communities around the world come together to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide.

In the UK, men are three times as likely to die by suicide than women. In the Republic of Ireland, the rate is four times higher among men than women. While there has been a reduction in the number of people completing suicide over the last ten years, the numbers are still worryingly high.

One in every 100 deaths worldwide is the result of suicide. It can affect every one of us. Each and every suicide is devastating and has a profound impact on those around them. However, by raising awareness, reducing the stigma around suicide and encouraging well-informed action, we can reduce instances of suicide around the world. World Suicide Prevention Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of suicide and to promote action through proven means that will reduce the number of suicides and suicide attempts globally.

Suicidal thoughts are complex. The factors and causes that lead to suicide are complex and many. No single approach works for everyone. The COVID-19 Pandemic has contributed to increased feelings of isolation and vulnerability.

You can help give someone hope by showing that you care. All of us can play a role, no matter how small. We may never know what we do that makes a difference. We all can reach in and ask somebody. You do not need to tell them what to do or have solutions, but simply making the time and space to listen to someone about their experiences of distress or suicidal thoughts can help. Small talk can save lives and create a sense of connection and hope in somebody who may be struggling.

To prevent suicide requires us to become a beacon of light to those in pain. You can be the light.

Please support @samaritans this World Suicide Prevention Day.

The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day – call 116 123 or Text SHOUT to 85258.

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Broadwindsor Skittles Needs You!

Broadwindsor’s Skittles Club are planning to start playing skittles in the Comrades Hall again. To begin with, it will be only one Thursday a month (which as yet is undecided!). Plus, they need to drum up interest as they currently do not have enough members.

They are a small friendly club meeting at 7.30pm once a month on a Thursday (TBA) in the Lewesdon Room upstairs at Comrades Hall. Playing for enjoyment rather than competitively.

They are looking to resume the club, but need more players. No previous skittling required! Go along and have a try for free and join the club if you like it.

Only a few £ to play to cover the costs of hire 🙂

Please register your interest/get details from Emma at broadwindsorem@gmail.com.

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Drimpton’s Quiz & Supper – Saturday 25th September

Raising funds for Drimpton Village Hall, there will be a Quiz and Supper evening on Saturday, 25th September at 7pm for 7.15pm start.

Tickets are £12.50 to include:

Main course Supper
Unlimited Super Drimpton Puds!
Licensed Bar.

Teams of 4 – places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Contact: Rosemary on 01308 867694
or email: shepherd572@btinternet.com.

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Grants Up to £1,000 For College Studies Available

The Dorset Community Foundation’s Bursary Scheme awards grants of up to £1,000 to help students follow their dream career. Applications are now open.

Last year Dorset Community Foundation’s Bursary Scheme awarded more than £37,000 to support 72 students from the county who face financial disadvantage, additional issues such as those with disabled parents, those with Special Educational Needs or those not living with parents or guardians.

The total also includes disadvantaged students studying STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) at Bournemouth and Poole or Brockenhurst College funded by the community foundation’s Superior STEM Bursary Fund.

The grants can be used to cover the cost of travel to college, equipment, tools or clothing, study trips, laptops or meals. Grants Manager, Ellie Maguire said: “This isn’t an exhaustive list and students with other requirements for their course should contact us.”

Applicants must be 16yrs to 25yrs, attending a vocational course, and be enrolled at any of the following:

Bournemouth and Poole College,
Kingston Maurward College,
Brockenhurst College,
Weymouth College,
Yeovil College or
Wiltshire College’s Salisbury Campus.

Students should apply direct to their college for financial support before applying to DCF, although they may receive funds from both sources if needed.

Applications for bursaries to be paid in November are open until October 8th.
Further rounds of funding are also available.

For Application forms, and full details of criteria – Click HERE.

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Letter Of Thanks To Fun Day’s Community

Good afternoon, my name is Kate Staff and I held the cake raffle at Broadwindsor’s Fun Day.
I would like to thank everyone that supported me in raising money.

My aim was not only to raise funds but also to raise awareness. I had never heard of TS (Turner Syndrome) until my daughter Louise was diagnosed at the age of 18yrs.
As a child she suffered and encountered numerous difficulties both physical and emotional some of which will be with her for life and if an earlier diagnosis was made she would have had a completely different childhood/education and friendships would have been a lot easier as she wouldn’t have felt as if she didn’t belong or fit in.
It was just by chance that our GP suggested she should be tested for TS and after reading all the signs and symptoms of TS, I was stunned to realise that Louise had roughly 80% of them. All of which were not detected by doctors/nurses/ENT specialists but most of all me!
I carry a strong feeling of guilt, that as her mother I didn’t do enough, as I always knew she wasn’t like other children her age and thought she may be on the lower end of the spectrum scale but then again no 2 children are the same are they?!
I have questioned myself over and over again “Why didn’t I know? Why didn’t I do something?” I can only put it down to lack of knowledge across the board so raising awareness has become very important to me. It won’t change things for Louise but if the signs and symptoms are known and talked about it might help others to get diagnosed earlier.

Thank you everyone x

Turner syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting girls and women. The cause of Turner syndrome is a completely or partially missing X chromosome. Treatment for Turner syndrome may include hormone therapy.

The Turner Syndrome Support Society is a national charity caring for the needs of those with Turner Syndrome throughout the United Kingdom.

You can make a donation HERE.

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Mapperton House Plant Fair – Sunday, 19th September

The Autumn Plant Fair at Mapperton has been an outstanding event for many years, and is one of the largest and most popular specialist plant fairs in Dorset. A great day out for plant lovers in the area with a a large number of stalls of specialist plantsmen from all over the region.
Open at 10am until 4pm, fill your garden with late season herbaceous perennials and grasses, and bulbs for autumn planting are always popular. There are bound to be Salvias in flower and more unusual pitcher plants catching end of summer flies. Also available will be metal plant supports and structures, plus a range of Acers and shrubs. as well a trip for those who want a ‘Gardeners Day Out’ in fantastic surroundings. Access to their gardens (winner of the Garden of the Year 2020 Historic Houses award) is included in the entry price. Please note – Mapperton House will be closed on the day.

Tickets are now available – Click HERE
Admission is £5 per person,
Free tickets available for under 5’s.
Your ticket includes FREE entry to the award-winning gardens.
The Coach House café will be open serving hot drinks and snacks.

All proceeds go to Save The Children.

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The Blackdown Trust – Apply Now

Photo credit: Derek Harper.

The Blackdown Trust is a village based fund set up over 80 years ago to contribute towards the expense of Further Education for indiividual local students. The amount available depends on the number of applicants.

You are eligible to apply if:

You live in Broadwindsor, Blackdown or Thorncombe.
You have attended local schools and are leaving to further your education.
You have qualified for and have been accepted as a student on a recognised course at University/College/College Apprenticeship/Agricultural College.

Please send your own letter of application including details of the above and any other information you consider relevant, including your address, to –

The Blackdown Trust,
c/o Burstock Grange Farm,
Broadwindsor,
Dorset
DT8 3LL

or email to: blackdowneducationaltrust@outlook.com

before Saturday, 25th September 2021.

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Drimpton’s Fundraising Fashion Show – 7pm, Friday 15th October

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Dog-Napping – How To Prevent It

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Vote For Toni!

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Today Is World Suicide Prevention Day

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Drimpton’s Quiz & Supper – Saturday 25th September

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Grants Up to £1,000 For College Studies Available

For Application forms, and full details of criteria – Click HERE.

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Letter Of Thanks To Fun Day’s Community

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Mapperton House Plant Fair – Sunday, 19th September

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The Blackdown Trust – Apply Now

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