Gilbert At Comrades Hall – Tuesday, 16th November, 10am

Tomorrow, 16th November at 10am Gilbert, the van from the Prout Reach Project will pull into the Comrades Hall car park and remain there until 12 noon while the Post Office Outreach service is open.

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Drimpton’s Outdoor Christmas Market – Saturday, 11th December

After the success of their 1st Outdoor Christmas Market last year which so many enjoyed, Drimpton are planning their 2nd OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS MARKET to be held in the open at Drimpton Village Hall on Saturday 11th December from 4pm. (Weather and Covid permitting!)

Just like last year, the Market will have gazebos for stalls and braziers for warmth, so we should be able to socially distance and stay safe while enjoying ourselves. If you have a gazebo you could lend them for the day, that would be really very helpful.

Maybe you would like to have a stall and trade? There will be no charge for your pitch, but a donation would be appreciated as the Market’s proceeds will be split between CLIC SARGENT (which delivers care to children with cancer and their families) and Drimpton Village Hall.

As well as individual stalls there will be a village stall, and contributions for it would be wonderful. No jumble please.

If you would like to book a stall/pitch, or if you would like somebody to collect your donations for the village stall, or if have a spare gazebo you can lend, please contact:

Francesca – 01308 8676I7,
Lesley – 01308 86724I or
Kate – 01308 868843.

More details will follow, and this will include news about Santa, Carols, Lights and maybe some surprise entertainment at the Christmas Market…

Advent windows:

Rev. Jo is coordinating Broadwindsor’s Advent windows (More HERE) and Francesca Hurrell is Drimpton’s coordinator.

Last Christmas, Drimpton’s villagers produced a fabulous display of Advent windows around the village (as shown in the picture) and they were a great success, with different households creating a display so each day from the 1st to 24th December had a window. The windows created a wonderful Yuletide atmosphere throughout the village, with many people venturing out each evening to view the latest creations. They are planning to do them again this year.

The theme this time is ‘The Heart of Christmas’, which can be interpreted in any way you choose, the more imaginative the better!

On the first night there will be just one window lit. On the next night a second window will join in. On the next night a third, and so on till we hope there is a whole chain of illuminated decorated windows around the village.

If you would like to participate, let Francesca know on 01308 8676I7 with a preferred date and you’ll be added to the list 🙂

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Drimpton Film Club – Wednesday 8th December, 7pm

At Drimpton Village Hall on Wednesday, 8th December – Nomadland (12), 103 minutes.

A victim of the economic crisis of 2008 in America, Fern is driven to packing up what possessions she can fit into her old van and then sets off on the road, but to where? But she is not alone, joining the many nomads in the same situation. They find work, comradeship, a sense of purpose and a sort of nobility in their situation. “Nomadland” is a thought-provoking journey of a woman who has lost not only her husband and her job but also her entire life in the town of Empire which ceased to exist during the recession.

The film won the Oscar Best Picture Award this year and Frances McDormand won the Best Actress Award for her portrayal of Fern.

The film is based on a non-fiction book written by Jessica Bruder about the phenomenon of Americans who, in the recession 0f 2007/2009,were forced to adopt the travelling lifestyles in order to survive.

Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
Drimpton Film Club Members – Free entry.
Guests – £4
Refreshments available: Wine, Beer, Tea & Coffee.

For any queries, information etc. please contact Diana Leake on 01308 867172.

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Local Tractor Stolen

STOLEN last night!

Ford 4600 tractor with yard scrapper on the back.
STOLEN last night from Halstock Leigh.

Like the one in the picture.

There is a reward for anyone who knows it’s whereabouts.

Other farmers – please be vigilant!

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Villager’s Appeal For Site To Land Dorset Air Ambulance Successful

Almost a year ago, Broadwindsor resident, Pip Cadwell published a letter in the Broadwindsor News parish magazine, his suggestion for having landing sites available to the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance. Since that time, much research has been carried out and now Pip delivers his update:

“Some months ago I suggested to the Air Ambulance, the idea of haveing designated landing Zones to enable Emergency staff to deal with emergencies quicker, and therefore reducing the times that they have to get to the patient.

I have sent off, to Air Ambulance Control, the co-ordinates of 3 landing zones for the Air Ambulance, should we ever have to use it .

The Landing zones have been researched and and permisions have been granted by the owners and users of the land on which the Air Ambulance would land.

The 3 zones have been chosen and sent to Ambulance Control, to enable emergency personel to attend incidents quickly and safely , depending on where the emergency takes place. They would save valuble time getting to the patients and it could make the difference between life and death.

I will post maps in the Shop, and the Comrades Hall , and the Pub (when it opens) so that you can all see where the Landing Zones are.

I would like to thank everybody who has given their permission and their time, to use the various locations.”

– Pip Cadwell

The three zones are:

School field. (Ambulance control to phone school prior to landing).
Cricket Field. (Promise not to land on the wicket).
Fullers. (In the adjoining field near the wheelie bins).

Thanks to you Pip!

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is a registered charity, established to provide relief from sickness and injury for the people of Dorset and Somerset, by the provision of an air ambulance service, with an air and road-delivered critical care capability. They receive no direct funding from the Government or the National Lottery and rely on the generosity of the public for support.

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Emma House: Girl Guiding Hero

Leader of the 1st Broadwindsor Rainbows, 1st Broadwindsor Guides & 1st West Dorset Rangers, Emma House also holds the positions of County Growth and Retention Coordinator and West Dorset Outside Activities Advisor. An extraordinary accomplishment by itself.
Emma received a Girlguiding Hero award on the evening of Rememberance Day. It reads:

You are a Hero because…

you have gone above and beyond to promote Girl Guiding.your numerous posts on the Dorset Leaders Facebook group lifted the spirits of members during the pandemic. You rose to the challenge & took on the role of County Growth and Retention Coordinator. Whilst still continuing to post inspiring ideas on Facebook reminding us how to promote guiding locally + instigated a regular spotlight on a unit post. You have continued to run local units in your division during lockdown, arranged girl award presentations, promoted stories in the local press + led the way for the County to take part in the Bournemouth Pride Parade.

The Girlguiding Hero award is relatively new and Emma was unaware she had even been nominated or who nominated her. All those nominated are put to a County Awards Council, discussed and decided upon who will get the award.

Well done Emma!

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Broadwindsor Community Donates To Beaminster Food Bank

The team at the local food bank in Beaminster were delighted to receive products given at cost by Broadwindsor’s Community shop.

Shop manager Kevin with Chairman, Andrew Hookings loading up.

Kevin Madder-Smith, manager at Broadwindsor Community Stores had the forethought to contact Beaminster Food Bank to ask which items they were in short supply of before purchasing their list through the shop’s wholesaler 🙂

A big thank you to all involved…

Reverend Jo Neary and the food bank volunteers who coordinated with the shop’s team, but most of all, you, the customers for your spare change. The contents of the pink piggy bank which sits by the till was turned into essentials which the food bank lacked and little treats for local families in need.

Community Spirit 🙂

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Armistice Day

On this day in 1918 the First World War ended. The guns were silenced on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Today we remember those who lost their lives in both World Wars and all our servicemen, servicewomen and animals killed or injured since 1945.

In Broadwindsor, there is a new name to be remembered – Jean Decloedt. As told by farmer and Parish Councillor Andrew Frampton at Monday’s Parish Council meeting…

Jean Decloedt was born in 1916 in London and was the eldest son of two Belgian diplomats. At the breakout of war, Jean joined the RAFVF (Volunteer Force) and was stationed at Burtonwood base near Warrington. His job as a member of the 37th Maintenance Unit was to repair and service allied planes, mainly spitfires and deliver them to squadrons around the country.

On 15 March 1942, Andrew’s late grandfather Jack Frampton, John Studley and Jack Wakely were on Home Guard duty in Broadwindsor. It was a dry, foggy and windy night and they heard the sound of an engine faltering and spluttering. In the cockpit unbeknown to them was Jean Decloedt taking a Super Marine Mk 2 Spitfire BL483 to 317 Squadron, based in Exeter. Sadly, he crashed into Lewesdon Hill on the north side. When the Home Guard reached it they found Jean and he had been killed on impact. Armed with only sticks the Home Guard didn’t know if they would discover a German plane or airman on the run. The following day Dudley Tolley from Wantsley Farm managed to squirrel away one of the wooden propellers which hangs in Beaminster Museum to this day.

Next March is the 80th anniversary of this event. Jean has no surviving family and this story isn’t remembered on Remembrance Sunday.
Councillor Frampton reported that he has set up a meeting with the National Trust Area Officer to discuss the possibility of erecting some form of memorial and information board at Lewesdon, on the site of the crash and will be establishing contact with the Belgian Embassy. The Parish Council expressed its support for a memorial and thanked the Councillor for his efforts in bringing this event to their attention.
Andrew is also liaising with Broadwindsor school and Rev. Jo to become involved.

“We are all forgotten after a third generation or 100 years and this poor Pilot has been forgotten much sooner so as a mark of respect and gratitude I would like to honour his sacrifice and memory.” – Andrew Frampton.

Photo: Annie Collins.

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Broadwindsor Fun Group’s Christmas Party – Saturday, 18th December

Tickets are now on sale at Broadwindsor Community Stores for the Fun Group’s Festive Celebration on Saturday, 18th December at the Comrades Hall from 7.30pm – 10.30pm. (The Comrades Arms will be closed this evening.)

Live Music is being provided by The Silver Lining Band. Festive classics alongside their rock ‘n roll repertoire.

A licensed bar will be provided by Kevin with 50% of the profits going to Broadwindsor Community Stores.

The ticket price of £8 for adults & £5 for under 18’s includes a plate of nibbles. If you require the vegetarian option or have any special dietary needs – please contact the group on bwfunday20@gmail.com at least 7 days before the event.

A Festive Hamper will be the prize of the raffle to be held at the end of the evening.

Ticket numbers have been reduced in view of the local Covid pandemic so when they’re gone – they’re gone!

Tickets can be purchased in person at the village shop or reserved online by contacting bwfunday20@gmail.com and paying by BACS – please state your name as your booking reference:
Account Name: Broadwindsor.org
Sort Code: 30-98-97
Account Number: 34903363

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Matt Frampton Steps Down As Dorset’s YFC County Chairman

Matt Frampton from Burstock posted this cheerful photograph of himself with County organiser, Tracy on social media this evening after stepping down following two years serving as Dorset Young Farmers County Chairman.

“Literally couldn’t have wished for a better top team for my two years as county chair
The pandemic definitely put a dampener on the plans I had but it was an amazing experience and a true pleasure!

Now back to getting drunk at events…”

The new County Chairman is Steven Bailey from Marshwood Vale.

Please direct any correspondance by email:office@dorsetyfc.org.uk

**Look out for their Panto competition in Dorchester on Saturday, 22nd January 2022 – each club enters and they have a winning performance.

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Thanks to you Pip!

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