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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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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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Full Moon – Tuesday, 7th March

Today’s Full Moon at 12.40pm is known mainly by the Farmers’ Almanac as the Worm Moon, referring to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms in spring, inviting robins and other birds to feed. Europeans may know March’s Full Moon as the Lenten Moon, according to NASA, after the Christian period of fasting before Easter, which coincides with this period in the lunar cycle.

There are other names for this particular Full Moon all of which herald the transition from Winter into Spring.  Such names include:

  • Crow Comes Back Moon.
  • Sugar Moon – marking the time of year when the sap of sugar maples trees starts to flow.
  • Wind Strong Moon – referring to the strong windy days that come at this time of year.
  • The Sore Eyes Moon – from North Dakota where the blinding rays of sunlight reflect off the melting snow of late winter.

Traditionally, each Full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, not only to the Full Moon.

For Hindus, this March’s Full Moon marks the festival of Holi, a celebration of the love of the god Radha Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. During Holi, revellers light bonfires and douse each other with colourful powders or dyed water.

For many Buddhists, March’s Full Moon is the Full Moon of the third lunar month, the time of the festival Māgha Pūjā in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Sri Lanka. This festival celebrates an ancient gathering of disciples with Buddha.

 It’s a period of new beginnings. Look for the spectacularly bright Moon as it rises above the horizon this evening! Planets Venus and Jupiter, will continue to dominate the western sky.


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Broadwindsor Film Club – Friday, 17th March

At 7.30pm at the Comrades Hall on Friday, 17th March, Broadwindsor’s Community Film Club will be showing…

The Lost King (12)

Directed by Stephen Frears and starring Steve Coogan, Philippa Langley MBE* and Jeff Pope. Running time: 1hr 48mins.

After 500 years, in 2012 the remains of King Richard III were discovered beneath a car park in Leicester.

The Lost King is the life-affirming true story of a woman who refused to be ignored and who took on the country’s most eminent historians, forcing them to think again about one of the most controversial kings in England’s history.

  • 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 Myers – broadwindsorem@gmail.com or
    Margaret Wing – 01308 867252

*Philippa Jayne Langley MBE (born 29th June 1962) is a British writer, producer, and Ricardian, who is best known for her role in the discovery and exhumation of Richard III in 2012 (the Looking for Richard project), for which she was awarded an MBE.


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Broadwindsor Community Stores Celebrates 10 Years

Broadwindsor Community Stores celebrated their 10th birthday on Saturday.

Pavement Art by Kaitlin

 

Sunshine Cake by Lisa McKenzie

 

Celebratory bags on sale

 

Previous Managers Mike, Sue and Kevin.

 

First manager Sue with current manager Jane and assistant Margaret

 

Volunteers Extraordinaire – Robin & Carole

More photos of the celebratory day and the shop’s latest offers can be found on their Facebook page HERE.

An excellent way to learn new skills, feel productive and meet more people within the parish community is to volunteer for a 2-hour shift.  An opportunity for you to give back to this marvellous community enterprise – it is fun too!

Full training is provided – contact Volunteer co-ordinator, Terri Small at: teri.woodland@gmail.com.

Main photo: Margery Hookings

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New Tuesday Morning Classes With Leon Lord

Village resident Leon Lord is known to the many men and women who attend his classes – all will have noticed the increase in popularity, so much so Leon is introducing 3 new classes – all taking place on a Tuesday morning in the Lewesdon room, upstairs at the Comrades Hall.

  • Promptly at 9am: Low Impact Hiit –
    20 minutes     of high intensity interval training. No jumping, running or stamping. Suitable for all. £4/session

  • 9.30am – 10.30am: Pilates –
    1 hour of mat work to improve your back mobility, body & core strength. £8.50/session

  • 10.45am – 12noon: Hatha Yoga –
    75 minutes of Yoga involving Pranayame – Breathwork. Asana – Postures to stretch & strengthen and Yoga Nidra – Meditation & Relaxation. £8.50/session

To book, make further enquiries or contact Leon:

For many years, Leon has instructed Pilates, Qigong, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Personal Fitness, Women’s Self Defence & Yin Yoga classes in the village and surrounding areas. To learn more, please visit his website – https://westdorsetfitnessandwellbeing.com.


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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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Introducing Pilsdon Pressure Wash

Broadwindsor.Org welcomes Pilsdon Pressure Wash to the latest of local businesses to register with the village website 🙂

This is a new business operated by Ryan Leader servicing Dorset, South Somerset and East Devon.

Pilsdon Pressure Wash & Garden Maintenance services include:

  • Driveways.
  • Decking.
  • Pavements.
  • Moss Removal.
  • Lawn care.
  • Hedge trimming.
  • Tidying or clearance.

Please contact Ryan on: 07582 875068 or
By email: pilsdonpressurewash@gmail.com
Find him on Facebook HERE to message or WhatsApp.

Good luck with your business Ryan!

 


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12 noon Today – Lent Lunch

Everything is ready to welcome you to the first of the  Lent Lunches to be held at the Comrades Hall.


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