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Farewell Simon Emmerson

Broadwindsor’s Comrades Hall was full to capacity on Thursday afternoon as family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Simon Emmerson who died peacefully on 13th March 2023.

The ceremony at Yeovil crematorium had been full to capacity also. Led by Celebrant Philip Carr-Gomm, the Order of Ceremony was full of beautiful words and music:

  • Entry Music
    Peace, Love and Harmonium from Synaethesia,
    Lush Fresh Handmade Sound
  • Words Of Welcome
    Valerie Etienne singing Release.
  • Eulogy
    Paul Emmerson
    Ted Emmerson
  • Jackie Oates singing Lark in the Morning
  • Eulogy
    Adrian Matthews
    Johnny Kalsi
  • N’faly Kouyate plays the kora
  • Eulogy
    Mark Constantine
  • Child Among the Weeds by Lal & Mike Waterson
  • Closing Words & Farewell
    Time for Man to go Home sung by Forest School Camps.

After an exceptional and moving ceremony, family and friends gathered at the Comrades Hall.  Simon’s brother Paul invited those present to share their stories of their encounters with Simon… Without any hesitation, Simon’s mother, Marcia Last – now in her 90’s – was the first to speak and we thank Marcia and the family for their permission to share this amateur recording…


Paul also gave credit and thanks to Simon’s Obituary, published in The Guardian newspaper – Click HERE.

Throughout the afternoon celebrations continued and a video montage played on the big screen with much memorabilia, predominately shared by Karen, on tables around the Hall.  This included an exclusive book of photographs taken by local resident and photographer, Jamie Dawson which he had published in time to gift Simon shortly before he died.
(Please note: all images below are copyrighted to James Dawson.)

Again with kind permission from Karen and the rest of Simon’s family, please enjoy this amateur recording by Peter Roe of the Imagined Village‘s encore! performance, joined by Billy Bragg, at the Electric Palace, Bridport last summer…

 

Yesterday, the Afro Celt Sound System stated on social media, “Thank you Simon for leaving us with the immense magic and wisdom of your music. The New Album OVA (short for Ovate) and the Afro Celt Symbol) will be a continuation of the gift you have left us. We will tour and gig with you and Jo guiding us all the way. We love you and we miss you dearly.”

Weldmar Hospicecare

Donations in Simon’s name for Weldmar Hospicecare may be given HERE.

❤ Our thoughts and prayers go out to Karen, Josie, Ted and all the family at this very sad time ❤

We all thank you Simon! Journey on…

❤ Simon Daniel Emmerson, 12.03.1956 – 13.03.2023 ❤


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Broadwindsor Group Parish Council Meeting – Tuesday, 11th April

Tuesday’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 7. Accounts:
a. To receive the Finance Report (Balance £84,612.89 as of 31 March 2023)
b. Annual Governance and Accountability Return for 2022/2023
c. To approve payment of £8.76 for HMRC (NI)
d. To approve payment of £300.00 for Citizens Advice Bridport & District (Grant)
e. To approve payment of £2000.00 for Comrades Hall (Annual Grant)
f. To approve payment of £2000.00 for Drimpton Village Hall (Annual Grant)
g. To approve payment of £2000.00 for Blackdown Village Hall (Annual Grant)
h. To approve payment of £2000.00 for Broadwindsor Community Stores (Annual Grant)
i. To approve payment of £25.00 for J Small (Allotment Deposit)
j. To approve payment of £40.00 for D Wright (Allotment Deposit)
k. To approve payment of £40.00 for W Shields (Reimbursement Telephone and Dog Fouling Signs)
l. To approve payment of £677.04 for Prince William Pottery (Coronation Commemorative Mugs)
m. To approve payment of £60.00 for Universal Services (Sports Equipment) Limited (MUGA Safety
Inspection)
n. To approve payment of £55.14 for the Clerk (Expenses March and April 2023)
o. To approve payment of £1,159.56 for the Clerk (Salary Reimbursement January – March 2023)
p. To approve payment of £535.30 for the Wallis Agency (War Memorial Plaque)
q. To approve payment of £45.00 for BAG (Reimbursement of Allotment Fees)
r. To approve payment of £584.42 for DAPTC (Annual Subscription)
s. To note payment of £172.80 for The Defib Shop (Replacement Defibrillator Pads, Drimpton)
t. To consider purchase of Kissing Gate for Broadwindsor Group CLT
u. Pension Options for Clerk

Item 8. Planning Applications:

a. Applications Received and Circulated for Consultation
P/FUL/2023/00071, Racedown Home Farm, Blackdown, DT6 5QQ
P/CLE/2023/01637, 32 Redlands Lane, Broadwindsor, DT8 3ST

c. Results
P/HOU/2023/01248, 32 Redlands Lane, Broadwindsor, DT8 3ST: Granted
P/TRC/2023/00714, Hayes Cottage Access Road To The Hayes, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QF: Tree Works,
No Objection
P/CLE/2023/00238, Liddels Cottage, Laymore, Winsham, TA20 4NT: Lawful Development Certificate,
Granted
P/FUL/2022/07731, North Dibberford Farm, North Dibberford Road, From A3066 Beaminster, DT8
3HD: Granted
P/FUL/2022/07174, Unit 14, Horn Park Quarry Business Park, Broadwindsor Road, Beaminster, DT8
3PT: Granted

Item 15. Highways:
a. Hursey Common Unauthorised Tree Works
b. War Memorial Project Update
c. Additional Bus Stop Request for Service SB5

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.

Following the Parish council meeting, there will be a closed meeting of the FMR Trust who will address the following –

Item 21. FMR Trust:
a. To receive the Finance Report (Balance £2,601.79 as of 31 March 2023)
b. To approve payment of £246.46 for Broadwindsor Group Parish Council (Trust Administration)
c. To consider grant application for £100.00 for 1st Broadwindsor Guides (Sleepover Activity)
d. To consider grant application for £100.00 for 1st Broadwindsor Rainbows (Sleepover Activity)
e. To consider grant application for Beaminster Young Farmers (Club Rugby Shirts)
f. To consider part reallocation of grant awarded to Broadwindsor Group Parish Council for the
Lewesdon Hill Memorial to support the cost of the new War Memorial in Broadwindsor.

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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Broadwindsor Fun Group’s Talent Show – Sunday, 11th June

Showcasing the talent that lies within our village, as the programme is filling up and coming together, this is the last call to anyone who would like to take part but hasn’t contacted the Fun Group yet.

The event takes place 5 – 7pm on Sunday, 11th June at The Comrades Hall with a rehearsal planned for Sunday, 21st May at 12.30pm.

Talent is not restricted to performances of song, music and comedy – visual artists are also invited to be included in a display of their artwork.

Please email: bwfunday20@gmail.com.

 

Broadwindsor Fun Group


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Broadwindsor Ward Needs New Councillor

There is a vacancy on the Parish Council for the Broadwindsor ward.

The deadline for expressions of interest – a covering letter and CV sent to the Clerk, Helen Cudmore: hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk is Friday, 14th April.

The Annual Parish Meeting is also on Friday, 14th April, 7pm at Blackdown Village Hall to which MP Chris Loder is expected to attend.

Details of the other councillors currently serving the parish can be found HERE.

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Simon Emmerson Tribute On Radio 6

Aired yesterday, Gilles Peterson broadcast his tribute to Simon Emmerson on his Radio 6 programme: ‘Joining The Musical Dots: Simon Emmerson In Memory‘.

Available for the rest of April, starting at 1 hour, 36 minutes in – you can listen to it on BBC Sounds HERE.

Details of Simon‘s funeral may be found HERE.

 

❤ Simon Daniel Emmerson, 12.03.1956 – 13.03.2023 ❤


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Full Moon – Thursday, 6th April

This month’s Full Moon is at 05.35hrs. on Thursday, 6th April and is known as the ‘Pink Moon‘. This is also the Paschal Moon, from which the date of Easter is calculated. Generally, the Christian holiday of Easter, also called Pascha, is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full Moon of spring.

The name ‘Pink Moon’ is not because the Moon will be pink in colour. It comes from the pink moss, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the earliest widespread flowers of the Spring in North America. Other names for this month’s Full Moon, all of which indicate the season, include:

  • Full Sprouting Grass Moon
  • Egg Moon
  • Full Fish Moon, among coastal tribes because this was the time that the fish swam upstream to spawn.

At the same time, April is a time when rivers and streams begin to fully thaw. Accordingly, April’s Full Moon was:

  • Full Melting Moon, by the Shoshone tribe.
  • Moon Where Ice Breaks in the River, by the Arapaho tribe.
  • Sugar Maker Moon, by the Abenaki tribes
  • Sugarbush Moon, by the Ojibwe tribe. The Ojibwe tribe would journey north to their spring camps to tap maple syrup and engage in spear fishing. Maple syrup was integral to Ojibwe culture: not only was it a crucial method of seasoning all their foods (they did not have access to salt at that time), but it also symbolized harmony within the community and with the forces of nature around them.

In Islamic communities around the world, April’s Full Moon is celebrated as Bara’at Night, also known as the Night of Innocence. Muslims offer up prayers, asking their God to absolve dead ancestors of their sins. They also prepare sweet desserts such as halva or zarda and give it out to children, the needy, and other members of their community.

Lyrid Meteor ShowerTowards the end of the month we can look forward to the Lyrids – one of the oldest Meteor showers to be observed by Man.  The Lyrids can produce up to 18 meteors per hour at the peak, with occasional fireballs, producing up to 100 shooting stars an hour.  Hopefully, we have a clear sky to observe them… look Northeast 🙂

 


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What’s On This April?

The evenings are lighter and Easter is almost upon us…The Comrades Hall holds its A.G.M. and desperately need new committee members/Trustees… Our community pub, The White Lion celebrates one year being open…
There is a lot happening! Click HERE and get the dates in your calendar 🙂


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Simon Emmerson Tribute on Radio 4

Starting at 21 minutes in, today’s broadcast of the Last Word on BBC Radio 4 featured a tribute to Simon Emmerson, whose funeral will take  place on Thursday, 6th April.

To listen, please Click HERE.

❤ Simon Daniel Emmerson, 12.03.1956 – 13.03.2023 ❤


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Clock & Watch Clinic – Tuesday, 4th April

Derek Bond was welcomed and kept busy at the beginning of the month when he visited The Comrades Hall.

Intended to be on the first Friday of each month, next Friday is Good Friday and there will be no Post Office services so Derek is coming in on Tuesday morning instead at 10am.

Derek Bond

Bring along your watches that have been lying in drawers for years or that old clock that stopped working… how long ago?  Derek also offers replacement batteries or watch straps.
Customers will need to pay for any replacement parts used but Derek is only requesting a small donation for his services to go to the Post Office Users Group fund 🙂

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Phil & Lauren Rosenburg – Friday 28th April, 7.30pm

Parishioners will be familiar with village residents Phil & Lauren Rosenburg performing a selection of lovely songs at last years BFG Jubilee celebrations. We are fortunate to look forward to an evening’s acoustic performance from them both with their guest Andy Smith performing classic Rock & Pop songs from the 1960’s to the present day.

Doors open (and the bar*) at 6.45pm on Friday, 28th April at The Comrades Hall. The performance begins at 7.30pm.

  • £5 Tickets at the Door
  • £4 in advance from 07814 973830

*Beer, wine & soft drinks will be available.

Photo credit: Annie Collins Photography 🙂


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