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Broadwindsor Ward Needs New Councillor

There is a vacancy on the Parish Council for the Broadwindsor ward.

The deadline for expressions of interest – a covering letter and CV sent to the Clerk, Helen Cudmore: hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk is Friday, 14th April.

The Annual Parish Meeting is also on Friday, 14th April, 7pm at Blackdown Village Hall to which MP Chris Loder is expected to attend.

Details of the other councillors currently serving the parish can be found HERE.

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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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Broadwindsor Group Parish Council Meeting – Monday, 13th March

Monday’s meeting of Broadwindsor Group Parish Council will be held at Blackdown Village Hall at 7.30pm.  All are invited to attend.

As Broadwindsor currently has a vacancy, there are currently 14 elected Councillors who represent the five wards of Blackdown, Broadwindsor, Burstock, Drimpton and Seaborough. Who are they? Click HERE.

The full agenda may be downloaded HERE which includes…

Item 5. Public Participation
Residents are invited to give their views and ask questions of the Parish Council on issues on this
Agenda.
a. Report from Councillor Christopher, Dorset Council
b. Report from Dorset Police
c. Broadwindsor Group Parish Council Vacancy, Broadwindsor Ward

Item 6. Correspondence and Notices:
a. Citizens Advice Bridport & District, Request for Grant

Item 9. Planning Applications:
a. Applications Received and Circulated for Consultation
P/FUL/2023/01051, Brent Lodge, Netherhay, Drimpton, DT8 3RH
P/LBC/2023/00625, London House, The Square, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QD
P/HOU/2023/00915, The Lodge, High Street, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QP
P/LBC/2023/00916, The Lodge, High Street, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QP
P/HOU/2023/01248, 32 Redlands Lane, Broadwindsor, DT8 3ST

c. Results
P/TRT/2023/00488, The Lodge, High Street, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QP: Consent (Tree Works)
P/FUL/2021/02213, West Dibberford Farm, West Dibberford, Beaminster, DT8 3HD: Granted

Item 12. Management of the MUGA

Item 13. Coronation of King Charles III, 6 May 2023
a. Purchase of Commemorative Mugs

Item 14. Communications within the Grouped Parish Area

Item 15. Highways:
a. Parking in Broadwindsor Square
b. 20 mph signage
c. Hursey Common Entrance
d. War Memorial Project Update

Item 16. Affordable Housing:
a. Report from the Broadwindsor Group Parish Community Land Trust.

Item 19. Public Participation
Residents are invited to give their views and ask questions of the Parish Council on any outstanding issues on this Agenda or raise issues for future consideration.

The full agenda may be downloaded HERE

The press and public are invited to attend. Under the Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014, members of the public may now film, photograph and make audio recordings of the proceedings of the formal Council meeting, though not, under current legislation, of the Public Participation session, as this is not part of the formal agenda of the meeting. Recording activity should be respectful to the conduct of the meeting and behaviour that disrupts the meeting (such as oral commentary) will not be permitted. Any member of the public shall not speak for more than five minutes. A question asked by a member of the public during Public Participation shall not require a response or debate during the meeting though the Chairman may direct that a written response will be provided subsequent to the meeting.

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Broadwindsor Fun Group Put On Talent Show & Fun Day

Put the dates on your calendar and in your diary:
Sunday, 11th June 5 – 7pm and Sunday, 25th June from 12noon 🙂

In response to the questionnaires returned, Broadwindsor Fun Group are putting on a Talent Show at The Comrades Hall on Sunday 11th June. (NB: This is a performance and not a competition!)
This is to be a showcase of local talent – musicians, comedians, poets and any performers from the parish who would like to take part.  Places and time slots will be limited so anyone wishing to take part must contact Wendy Shields or Camille Newall in person or email bwfunday20@gmail.com as soon as possible please.
Available nearer the time, tickets for the event will be £3, to include a complimentary drink on arrival,  Under 16’s FREE

Again, in response to the questionnaires returned, The Fun Day will be on Sunday, 25th June and will commence at 12noon.  It will be a scaled down event from last year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and there is less space available in Bernards’ Place but favourite activities will still be there 🙂

Rather than addressing the many global issues that are currently taking place around our world, the Fun Group are keeping it local and very open for interpretation with the theme of “Farming Life” for their Scarecrow competition!

There will be a barbecue, a bar, refreshments from our excellent W.I., stalls and games – a day of fun!

Nina Garcia

There will be live music including the lovely Nina Garcia who will be welcomed back to perform too.

Chairman, Adrian Gray thanks those who have offered their ‘hands on help‘ with the event, (all should have received an email by now but if not or if you’d like to help then please do get in touch).  There will be a Happy Helpers meeting on Sunday, 16th April at 3pm.
bwfunday20@gmail.com.

Looking forward to Fun and, we hope, the Sunshine!

Broadwindsor Fun Group


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Broadwindsor Group Parish Council Meeting, Monday, 13th February

Monday’s meeting of Broadwindsor Group Parish Council will be held at Drimpton Village Hall at 7.30pm.  All are invited to attend.

There is, for now a full compliment of 15 elected Councillors who represent the five wards of Blackdown, Broadwindsor, Burstock, Drimpton and Seaborough. Who are they? Click HERE.

The full agenda may be downloaded HERE which includes…

Item 4. Matters Arising:
Resignation of Broadwindsor Councillor.

Item 6. Correspondence and Notices:
a. Comrades Hall Management Committee, Request for Additional Grant Support
b. Broadwindsor Fun Group, Request for Financial Support
c. Dorset Council, Application for a Definitive Map modification Order, Burstock Parish
d. DAPTC, Royal Garden Party Nomination
e. Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Levelling up and Regeneration Bill: Reforms
to National Planning Policy Consultation.

Item 9. Planning Applications:
a. Applications Received and Circulated for Consultation
P/FUL/2022/08024, North Dibberford Farm, North Dibberford Road, From A3066, Beaminster, DT8
3HD
P/FUL/2022/07731, North Dibberford Farm, North Dibberford Road, From A3066, Beaminster, DT8
3HD
P/CLE/2023/00238, Liddels Cottage, Laymore, Winsham TA20 4NT (Certificate of Lawfulness
application)
P/LBC/2023/00416, The Old George, The Square, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QD

b. Other Applications
P/TRC/2023/00714, Hayes Cottage, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QF (Information Only)

c. Results
P/PAPA/2022/07825, Birdsmoorgate Farm, Birdsmoorgate, Marshwood, DT6 5QG: Prior Approval Not
Required
P/HOU/2022/07039, Highlands, B3165 Horn Ash Crossroads to School Lane, Kittwhistle, DT8 3LG:
Granted
P/HOU/2022/06492, 11 Bridport Road, Drimpton, DT8 3RD: Granted
P/VOC/2022/06206, Blackbird Cottage, The Square, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QD: Granted
P/HOU/2022/03599, Lower Sandpit Farm, Hardys Lane, Drimpton, DT8 3RS: Withdrawn
P/LBC/2022/03600, Lower Sandpit Farm, Hardys Lane, Drimpton, DT8 3RS: Withdrawn

Item 11. Allotments

Item 12. Management of the MUGA

Item 13. Coronation of King Charles III, 6 May 2023

Item 14. Communications within the Grouped Parish Area

Item 15. Highways:
a. Parking in Broadwindsor Square
b. War Memorial Project Update
c. Gritting Across the Grouped Parish Area
d. Flood Wardens/Sandbags
e. Fingerpost Sign Restoration Programme Update

Item 16. Affordable Housing:
a. Report from the Broadwindsor Group Parish Community Land Trust

Item 17. Annual Parish Meeting:
a. Discussion on Date, Venue, Speaker

Item 18. Matters of Interest and Information:
a. Items for next Agenda from Members of the Council
b. Items for next Agenda from Members of the Public

The full agenda may be downloaded HERE

The press and public are invited to attend. Under the Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014, members of the public may now film, photograph and make audio recordings of the proceedings of the formal Council meeting, though not, under current legislation, of the Public Participation session, as this is not part of the formal agenda of the meeting. Recording activity should be respectful to the conduct of the meeting and behaviour that disrupts the meeting (such as oral commentary) will not be permitted. Any member of the public shall not speak for more than five minutes. A question asked by a member of the public during Public Participation shall not require a response or debate during the meeting though the Chairman may direct that a written response will be provided subsequent to the meeting.

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Broadwindsor Fun Day To Be Held In June

Questionnaire update from Chairman of Broadwindsor Fun Group, Adrian Gray:

Earlier this month. the Fun Group hand delivered questionnaires to every house in Broadwindsor and Hursey plus a few to the wider community.

The purpose being to assess the community’s thoughts on holding events this year and to seek support in the administration of these. Indeed the group has had a great deal of success over the last few years bringing together various individuals and village groups to ensure that things are inclusive and community based.

I have now personally read every reply and would like to express my and the Fun Group’s gratitude to those who have taken the time to complete and return the forms. If anyone has not returned their form, you can drop it off at the shop so that their thoughts can be added to the mix. Whilst those received already are now undergoing further assessment, it is noted that several people have made great suggestions and a few offered to help at any event held. Indeed the positive nature of the replies is very appreciated. One person felt it appropriate use this platform to make a personal attack on me and the Fun Group. This individual also failed to make any constructive suggestions and lacked any moral courage by choosing to not say who they were.  I would appeal  to this person to make contact with me so that their grievances can be identified, discussed and hopefully a positive way forward be formulated. Their comments are at odds with other returns but should still be valued and considered.

We are still looking for more people to work with and possibly on, the planning team for events.  The current four people simply cannot bear the load alone.

Finally the headline finding is that people do not support an event in the village to celebrate the Coronation and favour an event in June. This is not to say that the Parish Council or another group may well run an event. We also need to consider some of the new suggestions made by some but again we need people to join the planning team.

Given the positive nature of the questionnaire returns, together with the lovely comments made personally to me and others I would suggest that the village is far from fractured as some may suggest. I optimistically look forward to more people coming on board.

Adrian Gray
Chair BFG

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Free First Aid Training This Friday – Few Places Available

Due to personal commitments and illness, a few places have become available for this Friday’s First Aid training.  The day’s training is from 9am – 4.30pm. (Please bring a packed lunch).

  • Tutor: Andy Ebdon
  • Assessment: there will be both a practical and a knowledge assessment.
  • Please bring Photo ID with you.
  • Wear comfortable clothes so that you may complete the practical parts of the course.
  • A handbook & first aid pack will be provided but please bring a pen and paper for making notes.

This one day course of Emergency First Aid Training offers you a nationally recognised qualification certificate valid for 3 years. Such training & certification can usually cost in excess of £200. This day is being funded by Broadwindsor Fun Group and is FREE to participants.  Places  will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Contact bwfunday20@gmail.com.

Please note: It is no longer required that those who qualify from this one day course will have their names and details on display in the Comrades Hall.

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Thank You From Beaminster Food Bank

Chairman of Broadwindsor Fun Group, Adrian Gray received the letter shown after a £200 donation was made to Beaminster’s Food bank from profits from this year’s Jubilee events.

A further £200 was donated to Bridport’s Citizen Advice Bureau.

With the coronation set for Saturday, 6th May, the group will be posting a questionnaire through villager’s letterboxes asking the local community what they want for a Fun Day in 2023. Please be sure to respond!

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Broadwindsor Fun Group AGM – Tuesday, 11th October, 6.30pm

Broadwindsor Fun Group will be holding their AGM in the Lewesdon Room at the Comrades Hall on Tuesday, 11th October at 6.30pm.  

Broadwindsor Fun Group navigated the immense task of our late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June (more HERE).

Following recent events, this is an apt time to reassess the groups purpose & future.  All are welcome.

Note: there are still a few places remaining for this autumn’s First Aid Training – more HERE.

 

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BFG Offer Free First Aid Training For Locals

As our village no longer has the service of any First Responders, Broadwindsor Fun Group are organising two sessions, dependant on interest, of a one day course of Emergency First Aid Training offering you a nationally recognised qualification certificate valid for 3 years.

The first one day course is being fully funded by Broadwindsor Fun Group*.  It will take place in the Autumn and numbers are strictly limited to 12 places for each course.

The course is being run by MICAS Training Ltd. It is a one day Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course, certified by Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance.  In line with guidance provided by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the qualification supports workplace emergency first aiders for a period of 3 years, after which point learners will need to retake the course.

The course content:

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider.
  • Be able to assess an incident.
  • Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty (including CPR and the recovery position).
  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking.
  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding.
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock.
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries.

Learners must undertake a practical assessment of their competence along with a knowledge assessment, where learners are required to provide a short response to a prescribed series of questions.

*The first one day course will be offered free of charge for members of the local community who are both willing & able to support events & general village first aid needs. It is no longer required that those who qualify from this one day course would have their names and their contact telephone number on display in the Comrades Hall.

Dependant on interest, a second course can be arranged for others at a later date, but a cost would be incurred by the learner.

Broadwindsor Fun Group

 

To express your interest, please contact bwfunday20@gmail.com in the first instance.

Thank you.

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