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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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Easter Bingo – Friday, 31st March

Beaminster Young Farmers are raising funds on Friday, 31st March with their Easter Bingo!

The Comrades Hall doors open at 7pm for Eyes Down at 7.30pm.

There will be a raffle and there are some great prizes to be won.

Ticket prices:

  • 6 Books & Specials    £8
  • 5 Books & Specials    £6
  • 4 Books & Specials    £5
  • 3 Books & Specials    £4
  • 2 Books & Specials    £2.50
  • 1 Book & Specials      £1.50
  • Extra Specials            £1 per strip of 6 or 20p each

An excellent evening of family fun 🙂


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Telephone Box Library/Book Exchange Update

Thank you once again to village resident, Chris Edgerley for fixing the notice to the door of our Telephone Box Library 🙂
It reads…

The etched glass effect was done by Karen and Godfrey at Bridport Banners.

Please Use & Enjoy.


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Broadwindsor Cricket Club Fixtures 2023

Download the 2023 fixtures pdf HERE.

Celebrating 100 years this year, read more about the club’s history HERE, compiled by Clive Stafford-Smith.
“…the goal between now and 2023, to ensure that the club prospers for another 100 years, bringing several more generations into the game.” – Clive Stafford-Smith.


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