Dave Chumbley, 21/10/48 – 28/06/23

On Wednesday evening Dave sadly succumbed to pancreatic cancer having been diagnosed in December 2022. Joyce has shared the following:

Dave loved Dorset and we were both very lucky to have found a lovely, welcoming community, which we became part of.

Throughout his life and wherever he lived, it was important for Dave to feel connected to and to be of service to people around him.

From working in the village shop when it started, to Parish Councillor, Chair of Governors at the village school, and Secretary for the Hall Committee to name a few.

On a wider scene he volunteered for the National Coastwatch Institute, an important part of the national search and rescue organisation. In this role he carried out regular watchkeeping duties.

On Friday 7, July, 08:45 at Yeovil Crematorium, Dave will take a short journey with Kay and Adam at his side, while one of his favourite songs by Eric Clapton, Layla, plays.

Dave did not want a big funeral, however, when you pass the mirror in the square, you may want to take a moment and think of our Dave Chumbley.

Dave was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be sorely missed by all his family and lifelong friends, who are grieving at this time.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joyce, Adam & Kay, the extended family and Dave’s friends at this incredibly sad time.


David Chumbley

21/10/48 – 28/06/23

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Full Moon – Monday, 3rd July

Tonight’s Full Moon will be the biggest the lunar surface has looked from Earth so far this year. This s because it is also a Supermoon: the closest, brightest Full Moon. Two supermoons will be seen in August, which will include a blue moon that will be the closest moon to Earth this year.  The fourth and final supermoon in 2023 will rise on 29th September.

Commonly called the Buck Moon (because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time), it is also known as the Thunder Moon, or Hay Moon.  Traditionally, each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, not solely to the Full Moon.

  • The indigenous Ojibwe people of the Great Lakes region call this Moon the Halfway Summer Moon, or the Raspberry Moon.
  • The Cherokees call it the Corn in Tassel Moon.
  • The Cree Nation of central Canada calls the Full Moon the Feather Moulting Moon
  • The Mohawks call it the Fruits are Ripened Moon.

Because the Moon is full when it is opposite the sun in the sky, Full Moons always rise in the east as the sun is setting, and set in the west at sunrise. Since sunlight is striking the Moon vertically at that time, no shadows are cast; all of the variations in brightness you see arise from differences in the reflectivity of the lunar surface rocks 🙂


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Over £700 Raised For Ukraine Appeal

Village resident Sally Sarling reports on Saturday’s sale for the Ukraine…

‘Well, we did it again!  Thank you all so very much for making our Coffee Morning on Saturday in Comrades Hall such a great success.  We made an amazing £720.00  to date and it is possible that we might have a little more to add but I wanted to say to you all from Philip, Diana & myself a big thank you for your invaluable help and support on Saturday in making this amazing sum.

This amount is made up as follows:-
Donations       =   £180. 80
Cakes              =     122.  50
Pictures          =       30.  00
Plants              =      159.  80
Raffle              =      171.  00
Bric-à-brac    =       55.  90

Fantastic, thank you.

With best wishes and kind regards,’  – Sally Sarling

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Broadwindsor’s Talent Showcase

There was standing room only on Sunday, 19th June when the following artists took to the Comrades Hall stage and delivered an afternoon of wonderful entertainment in the Broadwindsor Fun Group project ‘Broadwindsor’s Got Talent 2023‘.

Chrissie Miller, president of the W.I. acted as MC for the event. It began with a story from Ali about chocolate cake…

The W.I. then presented ‘The Three Ages of Women‘…


Oscar and Fin
performed showing their drumming and keyboard skills…

The first half closed with the children from Broadwindsor School...

The second half opened with ‘A Charming Affair‘ performed by Camille, Rita, Izzy & John


Peter the Poet
performed a rendition of his work…

Then we had Rob Fry & his girls

The afternoon closed with the audience joining in with  ‘A Little Help From My Friends‘…

Outgoing Chairman, Adrian Gray thanked those involved…


A Great Big Thank You
to everyone who took part and helped organise the event 🙂

A Great Big Thank You!


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The White Lion’s First Annual Members Meeting

Monday evening saw the first annual Management Meeting of The White Lion Community pub.

The previous seven members stepped down and put themselves up for re-election.  In addition to this, the Management Committee determined that the Committee would increase to 9 members in order to widen the potential member base and to assist the rotational retirement requirements of the Management Committee Rules.

Three people contested for the two available places.  The Management Committee now comprise of:

  • Rick Dyke
  • Charles Ouin
  • Sandra Burrows
  • Teri Small
  • Fraser Hughes
  • Adam Slater
  • Sophie Sinton
  • Andrew Hookings
  • Paul Denham

A positive meeting with various aspects of the pub discussed, it was agreed by all that Kerry and Clive were settling in very well. We can look forward to their next project of developing the courtyard 🙂

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Ukraine Fundraiser – Saturday, 1st July

Sally Sarling raised almost £600 from her last Ukraine fundraiser in October ’22 and has now has arranged another for the people of the Ukraine this Saturday morning at The Comrades Hall, Broadwindsor.

There will be refreshments with biscuits, a raffle and stalls selling plants, bric-a-brac and of course, delicious home made cakes.

Sally and her volunteers would be very grateful for any donations that you have, they will be at the Hall from 9am on Saturday setting up or if you wish you can deliver them to Sally directly at Greystones in West Street, Broadwindsor. The front porch will be open each morning from 8am or if you let her know by calling either 01308 867672  or 07731  630546 , Sally will come and collect anything from you. 🙂

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Scarecrows Out Tonight Please

The bunting is going up in and around Bernards’ Place ready for Sunday’s Fun Day 🙂

For those who have entered the competition, please put your Wartime Farming Scarecrows out this evening (Friday) ready for judging over the weekend.  Maps of entries will be available from Broadwindsor Community Stores and The White Lion on Saturday & Sunday.

Broadwindsor’s Fun Day kicks off at midday with the Children’s Fancy Dress (optional) parade from Broadwindsor Primary School, through the square, up to the Comrades Hall and down into Bernards’ Place.  Those in fancy dress will be judged and awarded their prize at the prize giving at 5.30pm.

  • Holly from Strawberry Jam will be there to entertain the younger ones,
  • the BBQ and Bar open at 1pm,
  • the live music starts at 2pm from Nina Garcia and continues until 6.30pm with Bridport Broadsides Shanty Crew
    (There will be an interval at approximately 5.30pm to award prizes and draw the Hamper raffle)
  • At 7pm


Enjoy a fantastic evening
of fun and frolics with Ceilidh’s Comet, who specialise in playing traditional barn dance music from the UK and Europe, creating a lively, friendly, fun atmosphere and a wonderful way to end this year’s Fun Day 🙂 A bar will be available.
All tickets are £5, (no concessions) available from Broadwindsor Community Stores and the White Lion.

Broadwindsor Fun Group


Please address all your enquiries to:

bwfunday@gmail.com

.

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Apply To The Blackdown Trust

Although exams results won’t be known until August, please note that applications open in July for The Blackdown Trust. A village based fund set up over 80 years ago to contribute towards the expense of Further Education for individual local students.
The amount available depends on the number of applicants.

You are eligible to apply if:

  • You live in Broadwindsor, Burstock, Blackdown, or Thorncombe.
  • Also you have attended local schools and are leaving to further your education.
  • You have qualified for and have been accepted as a student on a recognised course at University / College / College-Apprenticeship/ Agricultural College.

Please send your own letter of application including details of the above and any other information you consider relevant, including your address, to:

The Blackdown Trust
                   c/o Burstock Grange Farm,
                   Broadwindsor,
                   Dorset  DT8 3LL

Or E-mail: blackdowneducationaltrust@outlook.com

Applications close: 9th September, 2023. 

Photo credit: Derek Harper.


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Happy Father’s Day

Honouring fathers, grandfathers and all things paternal, Father’s Day has been celebrated on the third Sunday in June since 1910.

Both the Stableyard Restaurant & The White Lionare offering a delicious dinner – please call to check availability!

Thank the Americans!

Founded by the daughter of a U.S. Civil War Army veteran in 1910, in 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day. Then in 1972, President Nixon established a permanent national observance of Father’s Day to be held on the 3rd Sunday of June each year. The U.K. follows this observation.

A customary day for the celebration of fatherhood in Catholic Europe is known to date back to at least 1508 and is usually celebrated on March 19th, recognised as the feast day of Saint Joseph.

In countries, including Spain and Portugal, Father’s Day is observed on 8th August.

Germany marks Father’s Day on Ascension Day in May or June, 40 days after Easter, while Australiaand New Zealand commemorate it on the first Sunday in September.

In Thailand, Father’s Day is celebrated on 5th December, the birthday of their late king who was considered the ‘Father of the Nation‘.

Russia continues a tradition from the Soviet Union of celebrating “Man’s Day” on ‘Defender of the Fatherland Day’ on 23rd February, which marks the first mass draft into the Red Army.

In addition to Father’s Day, International Men’s Day is celebrated in many countries on November 19th (also on a Sunday this year) in honour of both men and boys.

Enjoy a Happy Father’s Day 🙂

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New HIIT Classes Start 17th June

Leon Lord, who already runs successful Pilates and Yoga classes at the Comrades Hall is now launching a 2nd HIIT class on Saturday mornings at 8.15am.

HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. As the name suggests, it is intense and the class is for 20 minutes only.  There is no jumping, running or stamping and is suitable for everyone. At £5, an excellent start to prepare for the day ahead!

To view his timetable or attend a class, you can book your place HERE. If you’re on a mobile device it will open the App Store for your to download the booking app Gymcatch. If you’re on a computer it will open the web page.. Either way register and search for Fitness and wellbeing with Leon, then you will have access to his timetable.

Any queries or questions:

To learn more, please visit his website – https://westdorsetfitnessandwellbeing.com.


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