Tag: #BeKind

Broadwindsor.org’s Editor Nominated For Award

Web Mistress & Editor of Broadwindsor.org’s website, Wendy Shields has received notice that she has been nominated in both the Digital Public Service Innovation of the Year & Digital Leader of the Year categories in the Digital Leaders 100 Awards 2021.

“This was most unexpected and I’m not even informed of who places the nominations!  It all sounds a bit corporate and grand for our wee village but I am really very pleased and am proud of the work I’ve done on the website so far.  The aim has always been to be a source providing as much up to date and accurate information as possible, promoting local businesses and capturing those memories of local history which may otherwise be lost.”

Please show your support and nominate by visiting: https://digileaders100.com/nominate

The Categories are:

  • Digital Public Service Innovation of the Year
  • Digital Leader of the Year

Nominations close on 10th September at 12 noon.

Fingers CrossedThank you!

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Missing Crate Located

Many thanks to Nicola Shute who located the missing crate this afternoon… hidden in the large fir (Christmas) tree.

It has now been recovered by Broadwindsor Fun Group 🙂

Thank you!

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Turner Syndrome Support Society

This beautiful cake was raffled off at Saturday’s Fun Day event.  It was baked by Kate Staff whose daughter has a diagnosis of Turner syndrome. It was won by Kat Frampton.

The raffle’s ticket sales raised £110 all of which are going to the Turner Syndrome Support Society.

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.

Turner syndrome is named after Henry Turner who, in 1938, was one of the first doctors to report on the disorder in the medical literature.

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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Missing Yellow Crate

A large yellow crate, identical to the one in the photograph, is missing from Saturday’s Fun Day event.

The crate is one of three which were being used to cover electrical points in Bernards’ Place and were on loan to the Group.  The missing crate is also marked with the name ‘David Haines‘.   If someone has inadvertently picked it up for packing – please return it at your earliest convenience to Broadwindsor Community Stores or contact bwfunday20@gmail.com and collection will be arranged. It has to be returned a.s.a.p. else the Group may not be permitted to borrow such equipment in the future.

Thank you.

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Memories Of The White Lion

Village resident Annie Collins shared a memory today on social media of ex Landlord and Landlady of The White Lion in Broadwindsor, Dick and Pam Corbett. Another village resident, then barmaid Rita Haggett is in the background.

The photograph shows Annie celebrating winning the ladies Rosebowl Singles Table Skittles competition. Annie cannot recall the year (in the 1980’s) as she won that compeitition ten times in all!

You are invited to send your Broadwindsor pub photographs, memories and stories in via Messenger on Facebook HERE or email to: info@broadwindsor.org.  They will be collated and published later in the year. 🙂

It prompts comments from those who remember when Broadwindsor had three pubs: The George. The Cross Keys. The White Lion.  Now we are struggling to hang onto and reopen the last remaining pub in the village – The White Lion.
You can read the latest on the White Lion HERE.

Look out for Annie on Broadwindsor’s Fun Day when she’ll be roaming the area capturing the fun of the day 🙂

A Stroke Of Art For Christmas 2022

If you have suffered a stroke, or a stroke survivor you know, who has a passion for painting, sketching, drawing or any other form of art, the UK’s Stroke Association would love to hear from you.

To enter for Christmas 2022:

Please send your original artwork and some information about you by 6th March 2022 – to the following address:

Christmas card competition,
Stroke Association,
1 Sterling Business Park,
Salthouse Road,
Brackmills,
Northampton NN4 7EX.

If you would like any more information, please email: cardcompetition@stroke.org.uk.

2021’s winner

Homeward Bound by Haydn Canter

Haydn Canter used to paint with his left hand and didn’t think he would ever paint again following his stroke. He was inspired by a local beauty spot in a park where he used to go to enjoy a snack with his dog. The rest comes from his love of winter.

You can purchase a pack of 10 of Haydn’s cards from the Stroke Association’s Christmas shop for £4.49 HERE.

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Drimpton’s Summer Show – Saturday 14th August

The Clapton, Wayford, Drimpton and District Horticultural Society are holding their 75th Summer Show at Drimpton Village Hall on Saturday 14th August, starting at 1.30pm.

There will be wonderful displays of prize winning fruit, vegetables, preserves, baked products and artwork from all ages. Many goods for sale. Pebble painting .

When the show is over at 5pm – they’ll offer Sun Downers, music and Chris and Jenna’s delicious Pizzas and Burgers.
Seating available in marquees.

For those taking part:

On Friday 13th, exhibits can be brought to the village hall between 17.00hrs and 19.30hrs.
On Saturday exhibits can be brought to the village hall from 08.00hrs.
Doors close at 10.45hrs.

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Apply Now – Community Hedge Fund

The Tree Council’s Close the Gap Community Hedge Fund can provide up to 100% grants for volunteer Tree Wardens and community groups in England to plant new hedgerows, hedgerow trees and gap up existing hedgerows in winter 2021/22. Planting can be in rural or urban areas on private or public land where the community will benefit.

The Community Hedge Fund is open for applications until midnight Sunday 8th August 2021 and successful applicants will be notified by the end of August. Planting will need to take place by 30th January 2022

How to apply to the Community Hedge Fund:

  • Community Hedge Fund Guidance Notes for Applicants – read the guidance to help you decide whether your project is eligible for funding.
  • Community Hedge Fund Application Form – then complete the application with all your project details. You will need to have a site plan and landowner permission letter ready to upload.
  • Breakdown of Costs excel spreadsheet – download this spreadsheet to complete details of your project costs.
  • Start your application HERE.

Farmers/landowners can register their interest in a related Farmers Hedge Fund being run by their colleagues at the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) for planting and gapping up agricultural hedgerows by emailing farmhedgerows@treecouncil.org.uk.

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Marshals Sought For Coast To Coast Cycle Challenge

On Sunday 5th September 2021 the 10th annual Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge will be held, starting at 11.00 am in Watchet and ending in West Bay.
Last year this event was cancelled due to COVID – 19 but in 2019, 571 supporters took part in this event to help raise funds to keep Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance flying. In doing so they collaboratively rode just over 30,200 miles and raised more than £54,000 – that’s enough to fund approximately 18 missions by the air ambulance.

Already sold out, the number of cyclists is limited  to 600, with the option of taking part in two different routes and distances:

  • 55 miles – commencing at Washford Cross Park and Ride (Watchet) and finishing at Station Yard Car Park in West Bay.
  • 11 miles – commencing at Royal Oak Pub (Drimpton) and also finishing in West Bay.

It is designed to be a challenge and not a race, there is no pressure on those who are amateur or occasional cyclists; it attracts cyclists of all ages and abilities. Pitstops situated at various locations along the route, will once again provide a well-earned rest and refreshments for the cyclists who take part.  Marshals are required at various points.

Can you help?

If you would be willing to help marshal this event and help keep everyone safe, they would love to hear from you.
Please email: fundraising@dsairambulance.org.uk

This event may cause some slight disruption and organisers would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused. They have assured that they will follow COVID government guidelines in place at the time of the event.

With the support of West Somerset and Dorset Council, Avon and Somerset and Dorset Police, they pride themselves on offering an event which is registered and insured with British Cycling.

Read more about the Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge – Click HERE.

Good luck to all taking part.

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Hymns & Pimms – Thursday 5th August

Hymns and Pimms is a service of favourite hymns and readings led by Rev David Baldwin. With cold Pimms served afterwards! All are welcome including families and children.

This year’s event is being held on Thursday 5th August at 7pm. The event will take places in the garden of Sandpit, Drimpton Road, Broadwindsor, DT8 3RA, hosted by Steven and Jemma Loveridge and family. There will be a marquee in the event of rain.

Hymns and Pimms is organised by Seaborough Parochial Church Council as an act of worship of Seaborough Church. The service is free but donations towards the church are welcome and a collection will be made.

Tickets are not required and you may just arrive on the day. However numbers in advance would be helpful.
Please email office@stevenloveridge.com Steven Loveridge – 07767 263953

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