Tree Planting At Broadwindsor Allotments

Sixty tree saplings were planted at Broadwindsor Allotments on Sunday, 13th March 2022 by a very enthusiatic group of 1st Beaminster Beaver Scouts.

The trees were donated to the group by the Woodland Trust as part of the Queen’s Jubilee Green Canopy project, where community groups were invited to plant trees in community spaces across the UK through the Jubilee year, to create a network of individual trees, hedgerows and woodlands in honour of the Queen’s service and the legacy she has built.
This will create a green legacy of its own, with every tree planted bringing benefits for people, wildlife and climate, now and for the future.

The planting was carried out in conjunction with the Broadwindsor Allotment Group and the Broadwindsor Eco-Group, (many thanks to Sheila and Bill of the BAG for their assistance), and also helps the Beavers complete part of their badge work for earning a Community Impact award.

The Beavers not only learned how to plant a tree correctly, but also why native species (dogwood, dog-rose, hawthorn, crab apple and  hazel) are so important to local wildlife.
Some of the Beavers scouts live in Broadwindsor and/or attend Broadwindsor school, so it is lovely that they will be able to see the trees grow over time! 🙂

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: Group Scout Leader, Joy Edwards at gsl_dwdscouts@scouts.org.uk

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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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Mobile PCR Covid Test Sites In Bridport Next Week

The Mobile PCR COVID-19 test sites are available in Bridport on the following dates:

  • Bank Holiday Monday, 30th August,
  • Wednesday, 1st September &
  • Friday. 3rd September.

If you have any of the 3 coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms below, even if mild, click HERE to get a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test as soon as possible:

  • a high temperature
  • a new, continuous cough
  • you’ve lost your sense of smell or taste or it’s changed

You can also order a PCR test kit to be sent to your home or book an appointment at a walk-in or drive-through test site.

Getting tested if you have no symptoms.

If you have no symptoms, you will not qualify for the PCR tests – you can get a Rapid Lateral Flow test if you do not have symptoms. This test is free and you get a result 30 minutes after taking the test.
This test involves rubbing a long cotton bud (swab) over your tonsils (or where they would have been) and inside your nose.

You can only use this service if:

  • you do not have coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms.
  • you’re 11 or older.
  • you have not been told to self-isolate.
  • you cannot get tests from your work, school, college or university (ask them for rapid lateral flow tests).

Book your Rapid Lateral Flow test HERE.

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Bridport Covid Vaccination Clinic – Saturday 8th May

Bridport Medical Centre – now under the new name of ‘Ammonite Bridport‘ have issued this statement for those due to attend their Covid Vaccination Clinic this Saturday, 8th May.
The weather on Saturday is predicted to be heavy rain all day.
The field behind the medical centre is not available on Saturday due to weather conditions and marshal availability.
Parking at the medical centre is extremely limited and will STRICTLY allocated to BLUE BADGE holders.
Please either park in and around Bridport and walk to the clinic or ask a member of your COVID “bubble” to drop you off/pick you up.
Whilst we do everything possible to minimise waits, queues do often spill outside.
Please come prepared for bad weather.
**THIS IS AN URGENT UPDATE – PLEASE SHARE WIDELY**
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