Tag: #Burstock

Chris Loder MP Makes National News

Christopher Loder, MP was invited by Broadwindsor.org to comment on this article prior to publication. Having given him his requested nine days, he declined to reply…

Christopher Lionel John Loder, MP representing West Dorset made national news at the end of last month for unfavourable reasons after his recent comments on Twitter:

This is surprising as he is a patron of the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation, whose aim is to help advance farm animal welfare. He did indeed introduce his Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill in the House of Commons on 5th February 2020 and it was passed on 29th April 2020.

In his own defence, he tweeted again the following day directing people to an article in The Scotsman, quoting Domnhall Macsween, who works on a community-run estate on the Isle of Lewis, who stated “Shows like Countryfile and Chris Packham have romanticised the idea of rewilding for an urban audience.”

However, Duncan Orr-Ewing, head of species and land management at the RSPB, stated “Lambs die for many reasons and the sea eagles should not be treated as the scapegoat,” he said, claiming that they feed mainly on fish and seagulls. “What’s being said about them attacking livestock is inflammatory and people are basing their opinions on what they perceive to be the case rather than reality.”
There were 137 cases of confirmed raptor persecution in 2020, according to the RSPB.

The eagle went extinct in the UK in the early 20th century after they were continually poisoned and shot by gamekeepers. It was one reintroduced on the Isle of Wight, where a successful programme has been taking place since summer 2019. The Guardian newspaper then published his comments disclosing that Chris Loder’s 2019 election campaign benefited from a £14,000 donation from the Ilchester Estates, which runs shoots in West Dorset. The estates are run by the honourable Mrs. Charlotte Townshend, an aristocrat worth almost £500m who has both farming and shooting interests. including Chesil Beach, the Fleet and Abbotsbury Swannery. Mrs. Townshend also declares that she is the only person other than the Queen who is allowed to own swans.

Chris Loder told Guardian reporter, Helena Horton, “Any suggestion that I have been unduly influenced in this view is completely wrong.”

White-tailed eagles are coastal birds that feed primarily on fish, and occasionally on carrion (dead flesh). It is highly unlikely that white-tailed eagles would be guilty of killing lambs, as he falsely claimed. However, it is even more embarrassing than you might imagine. The photographer who took the photos illustrating the article that Chris Loder tweeted, Peter Cairns, got in touch with the MP to explain that the photos had been staged: “As the photographer behind two of these images, I’d recommend you establish the circumstances before using them as evidence. Both are staged for an editorial story using a captive eagle and a dead lamb. Just so you know.”

  • Jan. ’22 – Chris Loder MP – Highest expenses again – Read more HERE.
  • Oct. ’21 – Chris Loder MP voted against the Amendment 45 to the Environment Bill allowing Raw Sewage Dumping into our rivers – Read more HERE.
  • Jan ’21 –  Chris Loder MP – Highest expenses – Read more HERE.
  • Oct ’20 –  Chris Loder MP – voted against the Free Meals For School Children In Need – Read more HERE.

WANT TO ASK CHRIS LODER ANY QUESTIONS?  PLEASE CONTACT THE MP AT: hello@chrisloder.co.uk

Please be aware that you may not get the answers you request!….

 

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Comrades Hall 100 Club Winners

The Spring draw of the Comrades Hall 100 club took place on Tuesday, 1st March 2022 at Comrades Hall.
The numbers were drawn by John, the Post Office Outreach Clerk.

The wining numbers and names are as follows:

  • 1st £75          No 61       Winner    Sheila Hawkins
  • 2nd £50       No 66       Winner    Jan Woodford
  • 3rd £25        No 89       Winner    William Dommett
  • 4th £15         No 50       Winner    Post Office Users Group
  • 5th £10         No 09       Winner    Megan Jones
  • 6th £5           No 04       Winner    Camille Newall

The next draw will take place on Tuesday, 7th June 2022 at the Comrades Hall.

“Thank you to all the Members for your continued support for Comrades Hall” – Joyce & Sally.

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The Bishops’ Kitchen – March ’22

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, 27th March and Richard Childs offers two children friendly recipes this month…

Chocolate Fairy Cakes

For the Cake:

  • 200g butter, softened
  • 200g sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 200g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 5 tbsp cocoa powder dissolved in 3-4 tbsp. boiling water

For the Butter Cream Icing:

  • 160g butter, softened
  • 320g icing butter
  • 55g cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1-2 tbsp milk white & chocolate buttons

Method:

Pre heat oven 180c/gas mark 4. Line the whole of 2×12  fairy cake tins with paper cases.

In a large bowl cream together the butter & sugar together until the mixture is light & fluffy.
Beat the eggs in one at a time, add a tablespoon of flour if the mixture curdles.
Add the vanilla extract & cocoa mix. Gently fold in the flour until no traces of flour are visible. If mixture is to thick add a little milk. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tins 2/3 full & bake for 15-20 mins or until golden brown on top & springy to touch.
Set aside for 5 mins to cool on wire rack before removing from tin. To make butter cream beat the butter until soft add half the icing sugar & beat till smooth, add remaining icing sugar, cocoa powder & 1 tablespoon of milk & beat until creamy, add more milk if necessary to loosen icing Once the cakes are cool spread butter cream on top & decorate with the chocolate buttons.

Blueberry Muffins

  • 110g plain flour
  • 110g butter softened
  • 65g caster sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp baking flour
  • 125g blueberries
  • pinch grated nutmeg

Method:

Cream the butter & sugar together then slowly add the eggs mix for 3 mins.
Then add the flour, baking powder & nutmeg. Stir to combine then refrigerate for at least an hour, preferably overnight. Place a spoonful of mixture into each muffin case, filling to just over halfway.
Stud each muffin with about 8 blueberries. Bake in oven at 200c/gas mark 6 for 20 mins for or until golden on top.  Serve warm.

 

All recipes are from Hursey resident, Richard Childs.

Missed a recipe? Click HERE to view Richard’s earlier recipes and other seasonal ideas.

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It’s Pancake Day! Tuesday, 1st March

The exact date of Shrove Tuesday changes from year to year. But one thing stays the same — it’s always 47 days before Easter Sunday.
In the UK, Ireland, Australia and Canada, Shrove Tuesday has another name –  Pancake Day!

A pancake is a thin, flat cake, made of batter and fried in a frying pan. A traditional English pancake is very thin and is served immediately. Lemon juice and caster sugar, syrup, bananas and other fruits are the usual toppings for pancakes.


Pancakes are being served at the Comrades Hall this morning from 10.30am – 12 noon.
£3 including your cup of tea/coffee 🙂
In aid of St. Andrew’s Church, Burstock.

The ingredients for pancakes are seen to symbolise four points of significance at this time of year:

  • Eggs ~ Creation
  • Flour ~ The staff of life
  • Milk ~ Purity
  • Salt ~ Wholesomeness

To make approximately 8 pancakes you will need:

  • 2 Large eggs
  • 8oz plain flour,
  • 1 pint milk,
  • Pinch of salt.

Mix all the ingredients together and whisk well. (Children can help but it can get messy!) Leave to stand for at least 30 minutes.
Heat a little oil in a frying pan, pour in enough batter to cover the base of the pan and let it cook until the base of the pancake has browned. Then shake the pan to loosen the pancake and flip the pancake over to brown the other side. Serve immediately.

Shrove Tuesday is a Christian festival celebrated in many countries across the globe. It is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. This was to remember when Jesus went into the desert for 40 days to fast and pray. Lent is a period of around six weeks leading up to Easter. During Lent, Christians give up rich, tasty foods such as butter, eggs, sugar and fat (some Christians continue to do so). Shrove Tuesday was the last chance to eat them. Shrove is the past tense of the word shrive, which means to present oneself to a priest for confession, penance, and absolution. Anglo-Saxon Christians went to confession and were “shriven” (absolved from their sins). A bell would be rung to call people to confession. This came to be called the “Pancake Bell” and is still rung today.

Lent Lunches: 12.30 – 2pm at the Comrades Hall

Each Thursday from 3rd March – Thursday 7th April
£5 includes soup, bread, cheese pickle, tea and coffee and a warm welcome 🙂

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Broadwindsor Cricket Club Update & Fixtures

Broadwindsor Cricket Club have a lot going on before matches begin on May 1st.

They are busy readying the ground for the upcoming season with work starting on finally finishing the pavilion in the next couple of weeks. Solar panels are being fitted in March which will provide power for lights and hot water for showers.

They are also trying to have the speed limit reduced from 60-40 mph outside the ground entrance.  They then hope to negotiate and agree with Robert Tolley about renting the corner of his field for a new car park area.

Following the success of last year’s Fireworks event with Broadwindsor Fun Group, Broadwindsor Cricket Club will host the Fireworks event again later this year and are meeting with Andrew Hookings to discuss all the issues involved.

Supporters are always welcome and they have cold beers/ Lagers/ ciders and soft drinks for sale for those warm sunny afternoons.

Here are their fixtures for 2022 which can be downloaded as a pdf document for printing HERE.

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Celebration Gig – Saturday, 2nd April, 7pm

Originally planned for Saturday, 15th January, 2022 to raise funds for the Save The White Lion campaign, but postponed due to Covid restrictions… it is now on Saturday, 2nd April, 2022 and is a CELEBRATION GIG as their target was achieved.

At the Comrades Hall, from 7pm – 11pm, 5 local bands will be performing back-to-back…

  • HiDDeN
  • The Rosenburgs
  • Black Dog Blues Band
  • Cell Division
  • McIntyre

A bar and refreshments will be available.

Tickets £5 from:

  • Broadwindsor Community Stores OR
  • Call 07740 949 904 OR
  • Buy on the door (if not sold out).

BE SURE TO BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES!

All proceeds will go to the Save The White Lion refurbishment fund.

Save The White Lion

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Take Part In Star Count 2022

The New Moon is on Wednesday, 2nd March which means the skies are dark and, when clear, the stars and constellations are much easier to see.

The best way to see how many stars we can all see in the sky is… to count them! We are very fortunate where we live when it comes to light polloution. The Countryside Charity are asking people from all across the country to become ‘citizen scientists’ and look heavenwards for one night. Join in by choosing a clear night from tonight, 26th February to 6th March 2022 and become a stargazer. It’s happening now – don’t miss out!

With brilliant support from the British Astronomical Association, they want you to look up at the constellation Orion and let them know how many stars you can count. Don’t worry: they’re giving you plenty of support on how to do this – click HERE. Once you’ve done your star-spotting, use their simple online form (click HERE) to quickly and easily send them your count – and then they get busy with the number-crunching.

Your results from Star Count will help them make a map of where star-spotters are enjoying deep, dark skies. By showing on a map where light pollution is most serious, they can then work with local councils and others to decide what to do about it.

Better still, Star Count is also a great way to switch off from the distractions of daily life and reconnect with nature. Look up at the cosmos and… breathe 🙂

Sign Up & Submit Your Star Count HERE.

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#NoWarPlease

As Russia launches a three-pronged invasion of Ukraine, targeting Kyiv, attacking the second-largest city Kharkov, and bringing in troops from Crimea – our thoughts and prayers go out to all the innocent citizens involved.
As a humanitarian and to show some solidarity with the people of Ukraine, please could you share/retweet this image with the hashtag #NoWarPlease
Thank you.

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BFG Quiz Night – Saturday, 26th March, 7.30pm

Raising funds for the Jubilee celebrations in June, Broadwindsor Fun Group (BFG) are hosting a Quiz Night at the Comrades Hall on Saturday, 26th March at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Vice Chairman, Martin Burt will be the Quizmaster and there will be prizes for the winning team.

The Quiz will comprise of a total of 8 rounds,  which will include a picture round and a brainteaser round.

As the Comrades Arms will be open upstairs, you are welcome to bring your own refreshments to the event 🙂

Entry is £3 per person and there is a 6 person limit to form a team. Put the date in your diary!

To reserve a table or if  you have any enquiries, please contact: bwfunday20@gmail.com.

Broadwindsor Fun Group still need stewards for the opening parade and helpers for their childrens’ activities on Saturday, 4th June.  This includes face painting and art/craft activities.  If you think you may be able to help/cover a shift between 9.30am- 2pm – please get in touch: bwfunday20@gmail.com .

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Taoist Yoga/Yin Yoga,  Saturday, 5th March

Taoist Yoga/Yin Yoga classes begin at the Comrades Hall on Saturday, 5th March from 10.30am -11.45am

Village resident, Leon Lord already successfully runs Pilates, Qigong, Wing Chun Kung Fu and Personal Fitness classes in the village and surrounding areas. He now offers Taoist/Yin Yoga classes.

What is Yin yoga?

Yin yoga uses passive, longer-held poses to work deeply into the body. Targeting the deep tissue of the body, our connective tissues – ligaments, joints, tendons and the deep fascia networks of the body.
The reason it is called Taoist or Yin Yoga is because the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine is applied to it. That’s the same theory behind Acupuncture, Qigong, Tai Chi and more.
Yin yoga improves the energy flow within the body, enhancing the flow of Chi in the organs. This encourages us to have healthy, balanced organs as well as healthy muscles. There are also emotional and mental health benefits.

What Can You Expect?

Leon’s Yin yoga class will consist of a series of passive floor postures that you will hold for up to 5 minutes and sometimes longer with the use of breath and mindful connection.
Blocks and bolsters are used regularly to help relax in to the stretches, he will provide these in class.
At the end of the sessions there will be around 10mins of mindful meditation.

Spaces are limited! To book – Click HERE.

To make further enquiries or book – please contact Leon:

 

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