Many thanks to Nicola Shute who located the missing crate this afternoon… hidden in the large fir (Christmas) tree.
It has now been recovered by Broadwindsor Fun Group 🙂
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Broadwindsor Allotments – History Information Sought
Photo Credit: Irish Macc
Duncan Harris, a volunteer at Beaminster Museum is appealing to the older members of the parish… Do you remember?
“We have quite a lot of information about the 5 mills or works in Broadwindsor parish. In addition we have some information on agriculture in the past and in particular the four water meadows that were in the parish.
At present we are investigating the allotments in each parish. It would appear from a document that in 1825 Savidges Plot was purchased for £100 or £200, if my memory serves me correctly by the Parish Council for allotments. Unfortunately Savidges Plot does not appear on the 1841 tithe map, nor do the Parish Council as owners or occupiers of any land. It is thought that Savidges Plot may have belonged to the George Inn, but there is no documentary confirmation. I wonder whether any of the older residents recollect allotments in Broadwindsor, or even whether some still exist today?”
– Duncan Harris
Duncan has been advised that the allotments do indeed exist – prizewinning in fact – and to contact the Parish Clerk but he would very much welcome any information parishoners may have to assist their research.
Please contact him by email: duncan.harris@cantab.net.
Thank you 🙂
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Thorncombe Cars & Bikes – Sunday 29th August
For those who enjoyed the Classic Car Display in Broadwindsor last weekend, nearby Thorncombe are holding a Classic Car & Bike Meet next weekend on Sunday, 29th August starting at 12 noon. This is part of Thorncombe’s Sport & Social Club’s 50th Anniversary celebration weekend.
All are welcome 🙂
*Food* *Beer Festival* *Music*
Please direct all enquiries to:
Mike on 07974 686465
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Turner Syndrome Support Society
This beautiful cake was raffled off at Saturday’s Fun Day event. It was baked by Kate Staff whose daughter has a diagnosis of Turner syndrome. It was won by Kat Frampton.
The raffle’s ticket sales raised £110 all of which are going to the Turner Syndrome Support Society.
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.
Turner syndrome is named after Henry Turner who, in 1938, was one of the first doctors to report on the disorder in the medical literature.
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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Missing Yellow Crate
A large yellow crate, identical to the one in the photograph, is missing from Saturday’s Fun Day event.
The crate is one of three which were being used to cover electrical points in Bernards’ Place and were on loan to the Group. The missing crate is also marked with the name ‘David Haines‘. If someone has inadvertently picked it up for packing – please return it at your earliest convenience to Broadwindsor Community Stores or contact bwfunday20@gmail.com and collection will be arranged. It has to be returned a.s.a.p. else the Group may not be permitted to borrow such equipment in the future.
Thank you.
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Full Moon – Sunday 22nd August
August’s Full Moon is on Sunday, 22nd and is known as the Sturgeon Moon. This is because the giant sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this part of summer.
For millennia, people across Europe, as well as the Native American tribes, named the months after features they associated with the Northern Hemisphere seasons, and many of these names are very similar or identical. The Sturgeon Moon is also referred to as:
- Full Green Corn Moon, signalling that the corn was nearly ready for harvest.
- Grain Moon,
- Fruit Moon,
- Barley Moon,
- Wheat Cut Moon
- Blueberry Moon.
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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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Memories Of The White Lion
Village resident Annie Collins shared a memory today on social media of ex Landlord and Landlady of The White Lion in Broadwindsor, Dick and Pam Corbett. Another village resident, then barmaid Rita Haggett is in the background.
The photograph shows Annie celebrating winning the ladies Rosebowl Singles Table Skittles competition. Annie cannot recall the year (in the 1980’s) as she won that compeitition ten times in all!
You are invited to send your Broadwindsor pub photographs, memories and stories in via Messenger on Facebook HERE or email to: info@broadwindsor.org. They will be collated and published later in the year. 🙂
It prompts comments from those who remember when Broadwindsor had three pubs: The George. The Cross Keys. The White Lion. Now we are struggling to hang onto and reopen the last remaining pub in the village – The White Lion.
You can read the latest on the White Lion HERE.
Look out for Annie on Broadwindsor’s Fun Day when she’ll be roaming the area capturing the fun of the day 🙂
Sunday 22nd August – Cream Tea & Walk With Beaminster’s Young Farmers
Beaminster’s Young Farmers have organised a local walk starting at 2pm on Sunday, 22nd August with a delicious Cream Tea afterwards.
There will also be a raffle and a Sweet Jar Competition 🙂
Just show up at Drimpton’s Village Hall on Sunday 22nd August to join in – put it in your diary!
All raising funds for Cancer Reseach UK.
The event is organised by Beaminster’s Young Farmers – Read more about them HERE.
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