The theme of International Women’s Day 2021 is ‘Choose To Challenge’. Their statement is: “This states that the women are responsible for their own thoughts and actions everyday and they challenge the world everyday. The theme further signifies that women can choose to challenge gender bias and inequality in the world. People need to celebrate women’s achievements and also make world a better place to live in with equality.”
International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th.
27 countries (mainly former Soviet republics) have adopted International Women’s Day as a national holiday, and it is widely observed in several others.
For most of the countries who observe this holiday, if the 8th falls on a weekend, it will be moved to the following Monday. If it falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, several countries will bridge the holiday to the weekend by declaring an additional public holiday on the Monday or Friday – though often this is compensated for by making a Saturday a working day.
In China since 2014, women are entitled to a half-day holiday for Women’s Day. In Madagascar and Nepal, the day is also an official women-only holiday.
International Women’s Day was first established at the 1910 International Socialist Women’s Conference in Copenhagen. German women’s rights activist and Marxist theorist Clara Zetkin was the one who tabled the idea.
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Denmark celebrated the holiday for the first time on March 19th 1911, with the Soviet Union the first to make it a public holiday in 1917. The date of 8th March was adopted internationally in 1921.
In 1977, the United Nations declared 8th March as International Women’s Day, a day each year when the world should celebrate, recognize and remember women and the accomplishments they have made to society. Each year has a different theme.
Purple, green and white are the colours of International Women’s Day.
Purple signifies justice and dignity.
Green symbolizes hope.
White represents purity, albeit a controversial concept.
The colours originated from the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) in the UK in 1908.
International Men’s Day…
is on November and their objectives include a focus on mens’ and boys’ health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality and highlighting positive male role models.
Pre order from Vikki’s kitchen at the White Lion for a delicious home cooked meal or your Sunday Roast to take home and enjoy. This week, in addition to their standard Takeaway menu (shown below), you can choose from:
Homemade Chicken and Bacon Pie with Fresh Vegetables and Chips or Mash.
Homemade Homity Pie (Cheese, Leek & Potato) with Fresh Vegetables.
Homemade Moussaka (Lamb mince, Aubergine, Cheese sauce) with Chips OR Greek salad.
And to Pudding… This week there is Homemade Lemon & Ginger Cheesecake with Cream @ £4.00 each
Please pre-order by 5pm the day prior for collection Please collect between6pm – 7.30pm
For Sunday Lunch you have a choice of Roast Lamb, Roast Turkey or Roast Beef all served with their accompaniments @ £8.50.
Please pre-order by 5pm Saturday.
Please collect between 12 noon – 2.00pm.
Two recipes for children to make for Mothering Sunday on 14th March.
APPLE & CINNAMON MUFFINS
2 eating apples, 250g spelt flour or plain flour, 2tsp baking powder, 2tsp ground cinnamon, 125g light brown flour sugar plus 4tsp for sprinkling, 125ml honey, 60ml runny natural yogurt, 125ml vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 75g unblanched almonds, 1 muffin tray lined with papers.
Method:
Peel & core 2 apples & chop into small dice. Place flour baking powder & 1tsp cinnamon into bowl. Whisk together sugar, honey, yogurt, oil & eggs in another bowl. Chop almonds roughly & add half into flour mixture. Put the rest into a small bowl with the second 1tsp cinnamon & the extra 4tsp brown sugar & mix this is for the topping for the muffins. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry, add the chopped apple & stir in the apple but do not over mix. Spoon the mixture into the muffin papers then sprinkle with the topping mixture. Bake for about 20 mins @ 200c/gas mark 6. They should have risen & become golden. Remove & leave to stand for 5 mins before carefully placing on wire rack to cool.
COCONUT & CHERRY BANANA BREAD
125g unsalted butter, 4 med bananas approx. 500g with skin on, 150g sugar, 2 eggs, 175g plain flour, 2tsp baking powder ,½ tsp bicarbonate of soda, 100g dried cherries, 100g desiccated coconut, 1x 900g loaf tin with liner & grease the sides.
Method:
Melt the butter in a saucepan & take off heat. In another bowl peel & mash bananas. Beat the sugar into the cooled melted butter in a bowl and add the bananas & eggs. Fold in the flour, baking powder & bicarb then add cherries & coconut. When everything is well mixed pour & scrape everything into the loaf tin & smooth on top. Bake for about 50 mins. When ready the bread will be coming from the sides & feel quite bouncy on top. Remove from oven & leave in tin for 10mins then place on rack to cool.
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Tuesday evening: you may have had your Fish ‘n’ Chips from Nat’s Van – but what next?
You can get ready for a good old tier-up with a charity comedy night Jokes and Spokes: Lockdown Laughs. Beaming straight to your home via an online stream, join your favourite comedians while, at the same time raising money for charity! Please note this show may not be suitable for children.
The line up performing their heart out for this Lockdown Laughs event are:
As soon as you book, your ticket will be on its way to your inbox. Within the email, you’ll have the link for the event. On the night, this link will automatically start streaming the event as it starts. Feel free to save it, but you can also navigate to this link on the evening.
Important! Your streaming ticket will only work on the first device you access it with! This will be the first device you used to click on the stream with. Please do not play the stream unless you’re ready to start watching.
On the night, they’ll have a Raffle Bonanza with thrilling prizes: a magnum of champagne; bike services; discount vouchers to their shop and even a surprise prize or two! Add a raffle ticket to help them raise more money to support refugees when you purchase your ticket to watch! To get a raffle ticket, text JOKES to 70970.
The Bike Project takes second-hand bikes, fixes them up and donates them to refugees to help them access safe, free transport. The charity helps refugees get access to bikes, as they are not legally allowed to work and can only live on£37.75 a week. A bike is more than just transport. A bike can help them not only connect with their local community, but also access legal help, food banks, support with mental health and so much more! Help them raise money while enjoying a cracking comedy night with some incredible talent! Learn more about The Bike ProjectHERE.
A fire emergency at the Nat West Bank in Crewkerne is causing diversions everywhere.
Crewkerne Headlines And Topics reported that Market Street in Crewkerne is currently closed to traffic as fire crews tackle a blaze in the former Nat West Bank building.
The incident recorded as being in a derelict building was reported to Fire Control at 12:16 hrs.
In an official statement from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, a spokesperson said: “We are currently in attendance at a large fire in Crewkerne. We currently have 14 fire engines and various specialist vehicles and officers in attendance. Crews from Crewkerne, Yeovil, Taunton, Chard, Street, Martock, Ilminster, Sherborne, Axminster, Somerton, Wincanton and Bovey Tracy are in attendance. The Police and Ambulance are also in attendance.”
The featured photo of the scene was taken by Chris at Bilbys.
Looking ahead to the summer – this exciting challenge will have you trekking either 20km or 30km along the famous Jurassic Coast in a single day. Sign up for a place* onTeam Autism:
3rd July 2021 – Jurassic Coast (sold out)
4th July 2021 – Jurassic Coast (places available now)
*Note: There is a £250 minimum fundraising amount / £30 registration fee per person.
Starting from the coastal town of Swanage for the 30km walk or St. Aldhelms Head for the 20km walk, you’ll trek your way along the beautiful Jurassic Coast, on the south coast. Catering for all abilities, the 20km walk is still tough, taking up to 8 hours to complete, whilst the more challenging 30km walk can take up to 12 hours.
Whether this is the first time you’ve attended a trekking event or you’re a veteran, join in for a great day out and help make a real difference to autistic people and their families.
A team of experienced mountain guides will be with you every step of the way, giving you advice and making sure you stay safe for the entirety of the walk. A base level of fitness with prior training is required to take part in this challenge and training tips will also be provided.
Everyone who signs up for the Jurassic Coast Challenge and joins Team Autism will receive:
Guaranteed entry into the Jurassic Coast Challenge, organised by the National Autistic Society.
Their fundraising and training guide to help you every step of the way.
Dedicated support from Events Officer, Lauren.
Free technical trekking top to personalise and wear on the day.
Qualified Mountain Leader Guides trekking with you from Clear View Events .
A warm welcome on the day from our events team who will be trekking with you.
A well-deserved medal and certificate on your completion of the trek.
A chance to experience some of the UK’s most beautiful scenery.
For more information or any questions you may have,
Email: events@nas.org.ukor
Call Supporter Care Team on 0808 800 1050.
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Rural Ranges Ltd are a small but growing family run business located at Pineapple Business Park at Salway Ash, near Bridport. With over 18 years experience in the AGA and Rayburn trade, they offer everything from a routine service to a complete AGA installation including base chimney, fuel source and, of course, the AGA or Rayburn itself. They also have a small online shop.
They have a part time position for a highly motivated individual with exceptional customer service skills to enable and maintain an exemplary customer experience throughout the buying process. They believe in selling with integrity and honesty, finding the best fit for their customer and producing the bespoke product they desire. For their clients anything should be possible and they believe in going the extra mile to help realise their dreams.
The successful candidate will work alongside the director to secure sales, improve sales processes and documentation and further develop the shop side of the business. Working hours will be untaken over 2 days (14.5 hours) – some flexibility of these hours may be considered but availability to work Mondays and either Wednesdays or Thursdays is essential. There is strong potential for growth of this role over time.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
Responding to customer enquiries with knowledge and enthusiasm via both telephone and written means.
Securing sales and encouraging trade.
Following up on all sales with correct documentation and liaising with customers throughout the buying process, including after sales service and the ongoing relationship with their customers.
Greeting visitors to our showroom and demonstrating the appliances with knowledge and confidence
Producing quotations, invoicing and job specifications.
Developing social media content.
Development of their online shop offering, including website updates.
Packaging shop purchases and booking courier collections.
Ordering of stock and liaising with suppliers.
General administration and filing.
Housekeeping/cleaning of the working environment.
Essential:
Strong Sales experience.
Flexibility and adaptability – as a member of a small business, your role will be varied, you will need to be able to meet any given challenge.
Good time management – this is a mixed role, where there may frequently be conflicting demands on your time. You will need to prioritise and effectively manage limited working hours.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Friendly and professional telephone manner.
Excellent literacy skills.
An appreciation of the demands of a high-end clientele – being accommodating and going the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction.
Advantageous:
Experience of working within a similar small business.
Previous knowledge / experience of Aga Cookers and / or Woodburner products.
Experience of online sales.
Experience of website building, including Squarespace or similar products.
Strong social media experience.
Benefits:
You will be a valued member of a small team within a fast moving and exciting business.
Salary: £7163 – £7917.
28 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays).
1 additional day holiday for every year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
Steve Smith – Director at Rural Ranges.
To Apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and a covering letter, outlining your interest in the role and all relevant experience. Applications close:5th March 2021.
Following the marvellous feedback from last weekend’s Curry Specials – we very much look forward to the next one! On offer from Thursday 18th – Saturday 20th February there is a choice of the following:
Homemade Chicken Pie with Fresh Vegetables and Chips or Mash.
Homemade Mushroom Stroganoff with Savoury Rice (Gluten Free).
Smoked Haddock and Mozzarella Fishcakes with Salad and Chips (Gluten Free).
There’s always room for pudding! This weekend, made with love:
Gluten-free Triple Chocolate Brownies @ £3.00
Chocolate Orange Cheesecake with Cream @ £4.00
Please pre-order by 5pm the day prior for collection Please collect between6pm – 7.30pm
On Sunday:
For Lunch Vikki offers you Roast Beef, Roast Turkey or RoastLamb, all served with their accompaniments @ £8.50.
Please pre-order by 5pm Saturday.
Please collect between 12 noon – 2.00pm.
Congratulations to all those parents who have been coping with homeschooling their child/children. It’s the Half Term holiday next week and time to take a well deserved break. You’ve been indoors for months – here are some ideas to relieve the monotony of Lockdown and perhaps do something a little different this half term holiday.
You can celebrate Valentine’s Day on Sunday14th with little ones by baking some heart shaped biscuits or making cards for someone they love.
Sunday is also the Chinese New Year – Read more HERE.
Tuesday 16th is Shrove Tuesday – Luckily pancakes are very easy to make and children can get involved with the whisking, tossing, decorating and eating!
Tell your children about Shrove Tuesday:
Shrove Tuesday is a Christian festival celebrated in many countries across the globe. It is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. This was to remember when Jesus went into the desert for 40 days to fast and pray. Lent is a period of around six weeks leading up to Easter. During Lent, Christians give up rich, tasty foods such as butter, eggs, sugar and fat (some Christians continue to do so). Shrove Tuesday was the last chance to eat them. Anglo-Saxon Christians went to confession and were “shriven” (absolved from their sins). A bell would be rung to call people to confession. This came to be called the “Pancake Bell” and is still rung today.
The exact date of Shrove Tuesday changes from year to year. But one thing stays the same — it’s always 47 days before Easter Sunday. In the UK, Ireland, Australia and Canada, Shrove Tuesday has another name – Pancake Day!
The ingredients for pancakes are seen to symbolise four points of significance at this time of year:
Eggs ~ Creation
Flour ~ The staff of life
Salt ~ Wholesomeness
Milk ~ Purity
The pancake has a very long history and featured in cookery books as far back as 1439. The tradition of tossing or flipping them is almost as old: “And every man and maide doe take their turne, And tosse their Pancakes up for feare they burne.” – Pasquil’s Palin, 1619. Pancake Races are a common and competitive activity: people racing each other whilst tossing a pancake in a pan.
Exercise:
Climb to the top of Lewesdon Hill 🙂
The MUGAnext to the school will be open for socially distanced personal exercise and playing outdoor games with those in your bubble. It is free to use.
To book your time slot please contact David Leader on: 01308 868275 Mobile: 07867 608652 Email: dleader@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk
Joe Wicks also known as The Body Coach, performs live PE classes online that can be done from your living room helping the nation’s children stay active during throughout Lockdown – not just for the holidays – Click HERE.
Baking:
There are innumerable sources of recipes available online. The National Trust offer a selection of simple and enjoyable cake, biscuit and savoury recipes for you to bake at home with your children – Click HERE.
Create a Bug Hotel for your garden:
The photograph shows you the wide range of simple things which can provide a home for smaller creatures. You probably won’t need to buy anything, as it will all be lying around the garden or in wooded areas. Think about the creature you’re making a home for – does it need to be warm, light, dry, dark, cold, or wet? Don’t despair if animals don’t move in straight away. Many will take time to get used to a new place. The Woodland Trust have a good page with more advice on building a Bug Hotel – Click HERE.
Recreate a Cinema Trip:
Let the children choose the film in advance and decide a specific time during the day to watch the film. The children can personalise tickets if they want to. Arrange cushions and comfort in the room. Draw the curtains and have the lights off. Have a selection and supply of popcorn, drinks, sweets and choc ices for movie snacks or any interval.
Look Up!
With dark evenings and later bedtimes, share some time together looking at the stars on a clear night. Orion is easily spotted in the Southern sky. You’ll need warm clothes and some patience but it is worth it.
You can see the path of our Milky Way easily once your eyes have become accustomed to the darkness.
The crescent of the New Moon will be in the dark sky, growing every night until it is Full on 27th February. Night Sky & Star Walk are two popular apps for iOS and Google Sky for Android.
Make A Time Capsule:
We are all agreed that we are living in unprecedented times – make a time capsule. In years to come, when Covid-19 is discussed the way the plague or smallpox is mentioned in history books now, you might want a unique way to remember the smaller details of living through it. Have your child locate items around the house that are unique to the Lockdown habits you’ve formed as a family and put them into a time capsule.
Put On A Performance!
With school pantos, plays and assemblies all cancelled this year, here’s an opportunity to scratch that performing itch. If you plan it over the whole week, putting on a show for your family and friends could become a real focal point. It could be a solo performance, or include parents, siblings, toys, even pets.
Monday: Formally invite your audience with a Zoom, Hangouts or Skype invitation to the Big Show on Friday. Decide what the story is. A retelling of their favourite film or nursery story? Or one they’ve made up on their own?
Tuesday: Casting and getting into character. Who’s going to play what role? Talk about what each character thinks and feels. ‘Workshop’ some or all of the story and be inventive. Trying things out makes all the possibilities of a performance come to the fore.
Wednesday: Think about costume and scenery. Dressing up or make something new. For kids, wearing adults clothes and accessories can be very entertaining. Don’t forget about the make-up. For scenery and props – get inventive with your furniture and decor.
Thursday: Practise, practise practise!!
Friday: Showtime! Remember, this is for fun, so don’t fret and it really doesn’t matter if it all goes a bit pear-shaped ‘on the night’. Your audience will appreciate being invited to some live (and utterly unique) entertainment.
Remember to press record on your phone or Zoom screen creating a memory you’ll cherish in years to come.
The Shakespeare Globe offer Telling Tales: a selection of online storytellings and workshops that you can connect with from home. With options for ages 3-16 years, meet their educational practitioners as they immerse you in the world of Shakespeare’s plays.
Join by Zoom to share in the joy of Shakespeare’s stories on until 21st February 2021. Click HERE.
Vegan foods are not just for vegans. With over 30 years of experimenting with vegan food and flavours Yumptious produce delicious plant based savoury and sweet baked goodies, lovingly handmade in North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, using mostly organic ingredients. Yumptious goods do not contain unsustainable palm oil 🙂
In the kitchen is Lynne & her team. Lynne set her business up just over 2 years ago; her mum passed away and she wanted a life change. Lynne took redundancy from her job working for a conservation charity and this gave her the funding she needed. Lynne has been vegan for 32 years and so has been experimenting with recipes for a long time. “I like to make food that is recognisable but a bit quirky. A good example of this is my Naan Bread Curry Pies, as the name suggests instead of a pastry case they have a naan bread on and they are HUGE! As I am a passion conservationist I wanted my food to be as ethical as possible, so I do not use any damaging unsustainable palm oil due to the devastation it causes to rainforests and I use organic ingredients where possible.“
Her Valentine’s Day Menu is below and her usual takeaway menu below that. With free delivery to Broadwindsor, the Bridport, Beaminster & Lyme Regis areas, please place your Valentine’s Day orders by noon on Friday.
Free delivery (until 31st April 2021) · Minimum order £10
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Purple, green and white are the colours of International Women’s Day.
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