The Comrades Arms Opens At 6pm Tomorrow

Opening it’s door tomorrow (Friday 1st Oct) at 6pm is The Comrades Arms in the Lewesdon Room, upstairs at the Comrades Hall in Broadwindsor.

Recently returned from France, village resident Andrew Hookings will be running the Comrades Arms as an individual, along with the support of volunteers. He did this several years ago, for a period of 4 weeks inbetween landlords Rich & Kate Moulsdale and Spike & Vikki who had the tenancy at The White Lion. It proved very successful and the proceeds, almost £2,000, went to the village hall.

Andrew commented: “The Comrades Arms will provide a venue in the heart of the community for people to get together socially and enjoy a drink, whilst the White Lion is closed.
With the “Save The White Lion” campaign getting off the ground soon, it seems appropriate for the proceeds from The Comrades Arms to go to such a worthy cause.”

As well as being open at the weekend, the Comrades Arms will be open on a Tuesday evening for those who’d like to eat their fish ‘n’ chips from Nat’s van with a drink.

Andrew with Terry Clarke & Trish Messer stocking up yesterday.

With some stock and supplies, £400 worth this week, being sourced through Broadwindsor Community Stores, our village shop should benefit too 🙂
Other ales and ciders have also been sourced locally.

It is hoped that you will be able to use your debit card tomorrow night but bring cash – just in case!

https://SaveTheWhiteLion.org

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BFG AGM Agenda – 2pm, Saturday, 18th Sept

All are welcome to attend Broadwindsor Fun Group’s AGM which starts at 2pm this afternoon, now in the Servery at the Comrades Hall. More members, commited to playing an active role at events are required. The agenda is as follows:

Welcome by Chairman.
Nominations of Core Group positions:
– Chairman
– Vice-Chairman
– Secretary/IT
– Treasurer
– Entertainment Manager
Financial Report
Fun Day Debrief
Fireworks Event – Saturday, 6th November.
Christmas Party – Saturday, 18th December.
Planned events for 2022:
– Chilli & Quiz
– Curry Night
– Easter event (16th April)
– May – Big Breakfast
– Sat. 4th & Sun 5th June – Platinum Jubilee Fun Day.
Donations
Date of Next Meeting.
Close

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Broadwindsor Fun Group Distributes Funds

Broadwindsor’s Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers received £50 for each of their units, a total of £200 from Chair of Broadwindsor’s Fun Group, Adrian Gray.

The Group who ran children’s events on the Fun Day expressed ‘a very big thank you‘ on their Facebook page – Click HERE.

Broadwindsor.org also received a donation of £200, for which the Editor is extremely grateful. Thank you!
Note: Recipients of monies are kept confidential unless they choose to waive this.

Broadwindsor Fun Group are holding their AGM this Saturday at 2pm in the Lewesdon room of the Comrades Hall. The agenda will be published tomorrow on this website. All are welcome to attend.

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Letter Of Thanks To Fun Day’s Community

Good afternoon, my name is Kate Staff and I held the cake raffle at Broadwindsor’s Fun Day.
I would like to thank everyone that supported me in raising money.

My aim was not only to raise funds but also to raise awareness. I had never heard of TS (Turner Syndrome) until my daughter Louise was diagnosed at the age of 18yrs.
As a child she suffered and encountered numerous difficulties both physical and emotional some of which will be with her for life and if an earlier diagnosis was made she would have had a completely different childhood/education and friendships would have been a lot easier as she wouldn’t have felt as if she didn’t belong or fit in.
It was just by chance that our GP suggested she should be tested for TS and after reading all the signs and symptoms of TS, I was stunned to realise that Louise had roughly 80% of them. All of which were not detected by doctors/nurses/ENT specialists but most of all me!
I carry a strong feeling of guilt, that as her mother I didn’t do enough, as I always knew she wasn’t like other children her age and thought she may be on the lower end of the spectrum scale but then again no 2 children are the same are they?!
I have questioned myself over and over again “Why didn’t I know? Why didn’t I do something?” I can only put it down to lack of knowledge across the board so raising awareness has become very important to me. It won’t change things for Louise but if the signs and symptoms are known and talked about it might help others to get diagnosed earlier.

Thank you everyone x

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.

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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The Comrades Arms – Open Friday 1st October

Photo credit: Richard Moulsdale.

Village residents Andrew & Margery Hookings are expected back from France mid-month. Already getting things in place, Andrew Hookings will be re-opening the Comrades Arms in the Lewesdon Room, upstairs at the Comrades Hall on Friday, 1st October at 6pm.

Andrew, who was landlord of the Half Moon in Melplash from ’97-2000, will be offering local ales and ciders on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6pm and on Sunday afternoons from midday. He hopes to include Tuesday evenings to go alongside Nat’s Fish & Chip van. His other ideas include:

running Quiz nights on Tuesdays,
running a pool competition on Sundays,
organise some food evenings a couple of times a month with local ‘chefs’ producing some simple meals.

Andrew, who is Chairman of the Broadwindsor Community Stores Committee, a member of the Comrades Hall committee, a member of the Broadwindsor Fun Group and more recently, a member of the Steering group negotiating with Palmers re: the future of the White Lion stated that all profits will go the Save The White Lion fund. Previously, the Comrades Arms was open for 4 weeks prior to Rich and Kate taking on the White Lion and almost £2k was raised for the Comrades Hall.

Margery is running an Art Exhibition and Sale at Comrades Hall on Saturday, 16th October – Read more HERE.

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Broadwindsor Fun Group’s A.G.M. – 2pm, Saturday 18th September

Dear Broadwindsor,

I write as the current chair of the Broadwindsor Fun Group to inform you that the Group’s AGM will be held in the Lewesden Room at Comrades Hall at 2pm on Saturday 18th September 2021. All are welcome and please spread the word, particularly to newer members of the community.

This meeting follows what I hope you will agree, was a successful and enjoyable fun event earlier this month. It was great to see so many people attending. Thank you for your support.

The AGM will include a short update on how the event went and some of the lessons learnt. This will include a financial statement.

Following this all of the positions on the committee will be open to anyone who wishes to stand. Please check with that person nominated that they are willing to stand before nominating them!

The committee will be seeking firm commitment from the community to support and carry out roles at future events. For example we need people to work on the bbq and bar at events. Indeed at this year’s event one person (who does it even live in the village) worked all day on the bbq, supported family members of a resident who also did not live in the area and another person who has only been in the village for a couple of years. This can’t be right.

There are many events being considered including a fireworks show in November. Sadly I will not be at this event but see it as a test whether the village will support and help.

As I say several events are now being considered but all of these need firm support by way of servers, cooks, setting up and clearing up etc. So do not be shy. There are many residents including some new arrivals and helping is a great way of integrating into the village.

I have been asked by numerous people whether I will seek re-election as Chair. This decision is not straight forward. I need to absent from the village several times in 2022. This year I have been supported by three others in the committee and if rumours are correct, at least two others have pledged support should I stay. I also need some reassurance that the village will get behind events and work at them as necessary. Should such reassurance be given I would not shy from election. That said if anyone else wants to step into the breech…

Finally following what has been a terrible couple of years, I am of the mind that Broadwindsor contains a great many community minded and hard working residents and it is on that basis that we can enjoy many events and activities in the future.

I hope to see you at the AGM.

Adrian
Chair BFG

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Broadwindsor’s Classic Cars 2021

There are over 100 photographs of ALL the 35 cars that were on display on Saturday’s Fun Day.
They can be found at: https://broadwindsor.org/whats-on-2/broadwindsor-fun-group/bfg-classic-cars-2021

Huge thanks to both our local photographers, Jamie Dawson & Annie Collins – Great Job!
Congratulations to Bob & Jane for their organisation of a successful event.
Huge thanks too to the Car Stewards that helped the event run smoothly: Colin, Peter, Martin & Alan.
Not forgetting our Parking Attendants: Chris, Terry, Chris, John & John.

Enjoy a brief summary of the day in the video below.

Contact: bwfunday20@gmail.com
& bwfundaycars@gmail.com

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Broadwindsor’s Fun Day 2021

An excellent day! More photos of all of the Classic Cars to follow.

Contact: bwfunday20@gmail.com

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Broadwindsor’s Fun Day – This Saturday, 14th August

It all starts at 10am…

There are over two dozen vehicles of Classic, Vintage and Sport nature arriving in the village on Saturday morning. They will be parked at the Comrades Hall Car Park & at nearby properties from 10am and departing at 12.30pm. Stewards will be assisting with traffic control and apologies are made in advance for any inconvenience caused.

Meanwhile In Bernards’ Place at 10am –

The swings will be out of action but there will be a range of different activities for all ages of children provided by 1st Broadwindsor Guides until 4pm:

10am – 12noon: Construction.
12noon – 2pm: Craft For All.
2pm – 4pm: Tin Can Cooking

All their activities are free but donations to them are most welcome.
Follow the 1st Broadwindsor Rainbows, Brownies & Guides on their Facebook page HERE.

10am – 2pm: Baboo Gelato will be serving their delicious ice cream and sorbet. All crafted from local, seasonal and high quality ingredients. Visit their website HERE.

Also starting at 10am, the village’s Women’s Institute*, led by Dee Gray, will be offering their marvellous service of teas, coffees and cakes throughout the day until 3pm from the servery in the Comrades Hall with seating available inside and outside.

From 1pm – 3pm, Strawberry Jam will provide entertainment for the younger residents of our village 🙂 Follow Holly on her Facebook page HERE.

Lots more from 2pm…

Inside the Comrades Hall, many stalls with local Artist’s & Crafter’s work on display and able for you to purchase. They will be there from 2pm – 6pm. Please support them with your custom.

Outside in Bernards’ Place:

Potwell Plants and more stalls at the entrance to the Comrades Hall.
The Three churches are operating a Tombola stall.
There will be BAR facilities available from 2pm – 9pm
The BBQ opens at 3pm.
The LIVE MUSIC begins at 4pm with Nina Garcia.
Bill & Olly (not Ben as previously advertised) from The Leggomen start at 7pm.

We hope the weather will be kind and we all enjoy this much needed Fun Day.
We ask all to be sensible & respectful of social distancing due to the current viral pandemic which we are all learning to live with.

Thank you all for your support!

*Sending deepest condolences and wishing a speedy recovery to the W.I. Chairperson recently involved in a tragic road accident in which she lost a close family member.
Stay strong. You have friends around you x

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Classic Cars Display at Broadwindsor’s Fun Day

There will be a display of Classic Cars in the Comrades Hall car park on the morning of Broadwindsor’s Fun Day, Saturday, 14th August. Again a scaled down version from what we’ve had in previous years but certainly more than we had last year! The cars will be on display from 10am until 12.30pm.
Anyone interested (specifically in the classic cars) is asked to contact: bwfundaycars@gmail.com.

Help is needed with setting up for the day’s events (setting out tables & chairs etc.) and with putting everything back as it was at the end of the day. If you can volunteer a couple of hours of your time that day – at your earliest convenience, please contact: bwfunday20@gmail.com.

Broadwindsor’s Fun Day, Saturday, 14th August.

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