Phil & Lauren Rosenburg – Friday 28th April, 7.30pm

Parishioners will be familiar with village residents Phil & Lauren Rosenburg performing a selection of lovely songs at last years BFG Jubilee celebrations. We are fortunate to look forward to an evening’s acoustic performance from them both with their guest Andy Smith performing classic Rock & Pop songs from the 1960’s to the present day.

Doors open (and the bar*) at 6.45pm on Friday, 28th April at The Comrades Hall. The performance begins at 7.30pm.

  • £5 Tickets at the Door
  • £4 in advance from 07814 973830

*Beer, wine & soft drinks will be available.

Photo credit: Annie Collins Photography 🙂


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Broadwindsor Film Club – Friday, 21st April

At 7.30pm at the Comrades Hall on Friday, 21st April, Broadwindsor’s Community Film Club will be showing…

Moonage Daydream (15)

A cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie’s creative and musical journey. Running time: 2hrs 15mins.

Moonage Daydream had its world premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival on 23rd May 2022.  From Oscar nominated film-maker Brett Morgen, Moonage Daydream is an immersive cinematic experience; an audio-visual space odyssey that not only illuminates the enigmatic legacy of David Bowie, but also serves as a guide to living a fulfilling and meaningful life in the 21st century.

Told through sublime, kaleidoscopic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Moonage Daydream is the first film, officially sanctioned by the Bowie estate, to explore Bowie‘s creative, musical and spiritual journey, guided by Bowie‘s own narration.

  • Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm.
  • Film Club members – Free entry
  • Guests – £4
  • Refreshments available, including a bar.
  • Seats can be booked in advance by contacting:
    Emma Myersbroadwindsorem@gmail.com or
    Margaret Wing01308 867252

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ightAtTheMovies,#OffToTheFlicks,#BeKind,#BeSafe,#StaySafe

Funeral Arrangements For Simon Emmerson

Bandleader, composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ whose interests ranged from rock, jazz, funk, soul and British folk to musical styles from Africa, Latin America and Asia; our village resident, our friend, Simon Emmersons funeral will take place on Thursday, 6th April. Simon died peacefully on on Monday, 13th March.

‘There will be a live webcast shown in the Comrades Hall beginning at 12 noon. There is no dress code and those who wish to pay their respects to Simon are warmly welcome.

A pay bar will be available with all profits going to the White Lion community pub.

Warm wishes from Karen, Ted and Josie.’

  • Simon’s Obituary, published in The Guardian newspaper – Click HERE.
  • Photo credit: Mark Bennett

❤ Simon Daniel Emmerson, 12.03.1956 – 13.03.2023 ❤


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A Great BIG Thank You

From last night’s party organisers, John & Lynne Staff:

Our Village Party at the hall on Saturday was a stunning success. Thanks to our local band McIntyre with Wendy Shields and Brian Wing guesting. It would have been almost impossible without the generous donation from the Broadwindsor Fun Group and the support of all those who helped on the day. A big thank you also goes to Kate, Chloe and Louise for preparing the food and all those who helped on the bar. A special thanks goes to Margaret and Jane from the Broadwindsor Community Shop for their advice and support. 

Not to forget the a huge thank you to all those who turned up!  

A great evening, lets hope we’ll be able to do it again soon. 

John & Lynne Staff

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New Houses To Rent In Drimpton – Find Out More

The principal aim of the Broadwindsor Group Parish Community Land Trust is to provide a small development of affordable housing for rent to people with a direct connection to the villages within this Parish:

  • Blackdown
  • Broadwindsor
  • Burstock
  • Drimpton
  • Hursey
  • Kittwhistle
  • Seaborough

They are now in a position to offer 15 new homes at Netherhay, Drimpton which are due for completion in June 2023.

Broadwindsor Group Parish Community Land TrustTo be eligible for one of these new homes, you must be registered with, or apply now to, Dorset Council Housing Register – Click  HERE. Be sure to notify them of your interest in this CLT housing development in Drimpton.

Members of the CLT committee*, along with a representative from Abri, one of the largest housing association based in the south of England, will be available to show you the plans, tell you more about the project and to answer any questions you may have on the two following days in Drimpton and Broadwindsor:

  • Saturday, 25th March, 10.30am – 12 noon at Drimpton Village Hall.
  • Monday, 27th March, 7 – 9 pm at Broadwindsor Comrades Hall.

Refreshments will be available 🙂

The current CLT Committee are:

Rowland Hibbard: Chair
Sheila Hawkins: Secretary
Jacqui Sewell: Treasurer
Ken Banks: Drimpton
Steve Chubb: Parish Councillor, Drimpton
Brian Hesketh: Drimpton
Francesca Hurrell: Drimpton
Stefan Nikolov: Broadwindsor

Anyone interested in being part of the current and future CLT community projects are invited to contact Sheila Hawkins (11esgh528@gmail.com) for a CLT membership. Learn more at their website HERE.

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Broadwindsor Residents – You ARE Eligible For A £200 Alternative Fuel Payment

There is no mains gas supply in Broadwindsor. You may or may not be aware that if you reside in Broadwindsor you are eligible for a £200 Alternative Fuels Payment (AFP) if both the following are true:

  • your household is not connected to the mains gas grid
  • you use alternative fuels as your main form of heating

This is on top of the £400 from your electricity supplier.

You’re eligible for this payment if the main way you heat your home uses:

  • tank or bottled gas
  • liquid petroleum gas (LPG)
  • oil
  • wood
  • solid fuel

Dorset Council have missed several postcodes out and therefore not everyone has received their payment automatically.  Below is the  link to apply for the grant if you have not already received your payment.

https://www.gov.uk/apply-alternative-fuel-bill-support-if-not-automatic

 

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Welcome DailyzTech

DailyzTech HQ is actually located in the heart of Crewkerne town centre but can be accessed through Broadwindsor Post Office on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Call on 07796 546704 to arrange them to bring any products from their shop to our Post Office OutReach service 🙂

DailyzTech began as a family business 12 years ago and since the inclusion of Crewkerne Post Office in 2016, a heavier flow of customers and more development in their range of services and products are offered. More recently, now operating out of Beaminster Post Office too, you can get anything from ink cartridges to tech support services, they aim to have something for everyone!

Offering friendly, patient & professional relations, their services include:

  • Product & Software Installation
  • Home Tuition
  • Networking Issues
  • Router & Extender Setups
  • Data Backup & Transfer
  • General IT Assistance
  • Device Repairs

Now mobile – as a guide, their Call Out service is priced:

  • Simple problems within 10 mile radius of our store in Crewkerne – £25 includes call out and first hour.
  • Complex problems within 10 mile radius of our store in Crewkerne – £50 includes call out and first hour.

Note: Most problems can be resolved within one visit, multiple visits may be required if additional parts are needed. Please call them first for a free quote and see how they can help you.


Call Steve for Advice & Support: 07796 546704

Email: sales@DailyzTech@Gmail.com

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Village Dance & Party – Saturday, 25th March

Next Saturday, 25th March, village residents are invited to a FREE party at the Comrades Hall from 7.30pm.

Village resident John Staff had the idea for pre-Covid residents to meet with new village residents who have arrived either during or since the pandemic 🙂

Admission is free but a ticket is required for entry (to help with catering numbers).  Tickets can be obtained from Broadwindsor Community Stores or ask someone to pick one up for you! Inform or invite your new neighbours 🙂 Alternatively, telephone John Staff on 01308 868584.

Music will be provided by our village band, McIntyre led by Dave and Ann Shaw. Enjoy songs from as far back as the 1950’s through to the 1990’s that’ll get you on your feet dancing.

There will be a bar and light nibbles will be provided.

The event has been sponsored by Broadwindsor Fun Group whose Fun Day this year is on Sunday, 25th June.

Enjoy & Have Fun!

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Tributes Pour In For Simon Emmerson

Village resident, exceptional musician and friend Simon Emmerson peacefully passed away at Weldmar’s Hospice on Monday, 13th March after living with cancer for several years.

The photograph, taken by Mark Bennett shows Simon on the right with Johny Kalsi (left) and N’Faly Kouyaté (middle) on stage just before a performance at WOMAD Festival.

Tributes have been pouring in on social media after his band, the Afro Celt Sound System publicly announced Simon‘s passing.:

Simon touched the hearts of millions of people through his music and infinite wisdom. His legacy remains with the amazing people he bought together and they will continue to create the magic of his music with his guidance from above.
We would like to request that our fans, friends and fellow artists to respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time.
There will be plans of a tribute memorial concert later in the year and the details will be released on all platforms.
Thank you and Love and Light to you all.”

Incredibly sad, our thoughts and prayers go to Karen, Ted & Josi .

Afro Celt Sound System

❤ Simon Emmerson (Booth) , 12.03.1956 – 13.03.2023 ❤


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Clive & Kerry Dammert Excited To Keep The White Lion Roaring

Last week Chairman of our Community pub, Rick Dyke announced that  Clive and Kerry Dammert had accepted the offer to form the new Management team at The White Lion.

Most recently, Clive and Kerry have worked in Devon and Cornwall as a Management couple and have experience of both the pub and the hotel businesses. Both are at home either in the kitchen or as Front of House. Clive and Kerry have worked together as a team for over 10 years and are looking forward to bringing their experience to the White Lion.

Kerry commented “Clive and I are excited to be returning to village life and meeting you all. For the past few months we have been working in a hotel environment and realised that we missed the pub life and the connection to the community that comes with running a pub and we are very much looking forward to getting involved in the community.

Clive and Kerry previously owned and ran a successful business in South Africa.  Their plan is to offer good quality English pub food, using locally sourced ingredients where possible and then add some South African flair on the specials board, dishes like Bobotie, Bunny Chow (no rabbits involved!) and Vetkoek as well as a traditional South African Braai (BBQ) in the Summer. So much to look forward to – we very much look forward to welcoming Clive and Kerry into our community – Where Community Matters 🙂

Big thanks to the many volunteers who have worked front of house and in the kitchen.
They will continue to front The White Lion over the coming weeks until the transition over to Clive and Kerry at the end of this month.
Your efforts are appreciated!

David Leader, who’s untimely death on 13th March last year shocked the whole community, led the ‘Save The White Lion‘ campaign.  His widow Elaine commented: “Everyone who knew David will remember his passion for community, teamwork and pitching in. He would be so proud of the way this village has responded to the challenge to run the pub as a Community Pub in the true sense!”
‘I know he would be saying a massive thank you to all the volunteers who are giving up so much of their time, day after day, working for free, cleaning toilets, working in the kitchen, cooking meals, waiting on tables. Also all the huge amount of relentless work by the management committee and the planning and organising of all the events. He would also be thanking the bar staff for going out of their comfort zones and serving customers, giving up their afternoons and evenings.
‘And to the community in Broadwindsor and surrounding area for supporting the pub and making virtually every event a sell-out. It’s an amazing effort and it shows what an incredible community this is.
‘It would have made David so happy to see everyone pitching in and working together to keep our wonderful pub thriving.’
We couldn’t agree with you more Elaine and thank you too.

Please continue to support our lovely pub:)

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