Calming Spooked Pets On Fireworks Night

Loud bangs, explosions, unexpected noises and darker nights can all contribute to making your pet dog or cat feel extremely stressed and anxious. The RSPCA estimate that 45% of dogs in the UK show signs of fear when they hear fireworks.

This year Broadwindsor Fun Group are holding a firework display at Broadwindsor’s Cricket Ground at 7pm on Friday, 5th November. Both Councillor Simon Christopher and Broadwindsor House have sponsored this event.

You may already know that your pet is scared of fireworks from previous years or you may have a new pet and this could be their first experience of fireworks.

Tips to calm dogs:

Walk them during daylight hours to avoid times when fireworks are likely to be set off.
Close windows and curtains to muffle the sound of fireworks.
Put on some music or tv to mask the firework sounds.
Create a quiet space where your dog can feel in control.
Create some hiding places around your home.

Cats:

Provide hiding places in your home.
Cats can become more stressed if they’re outside during fireworks.
Make sure your cats are microchipped in case they’re startled and escape outside.

There are medications (Pheromone diffusers, sprays and collars ) that can be prescribed and purchased, but they don’t have an immediate effect. Talk to your vet as far in advance of Fireworks Night as you can.

The morning after a nearby fireworks display, check your garden for any fallout or shrapnel which may pose a risk. Fireworks contain highly toxic ingredients that can be fatal to your pet if accidentally eaten, so remember to stay extra vigilant during fireworks season.

It’s not just animals in the home that can be scared of fireworks – horses can be too.

For top tips on keeping your horse safe and secure during the firework season – please follow the advice from the British Horse Society – Click HERE.

Please don’t let off fireworks in your garden – go to an organised display 🙂

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Broadwindsor Cricket Club’s Celebrations Cancelled

A press release on the Club’s Twitter account read:

Due to COVID 19 cases from the away team this Saturday’s all star game at Broadwindsor CC has been cancelled. We hope everyone involved is ok and makes a speedy recovery. Thank you all for continuing to support us and we will see you all in the new season.

This was quickly responded to by the opposing team, Heaven Help Us Cricket Club: “We shall play next season !”

Earlier in the week, Broadwindsor.org published details of the proposed celebration. Read more HERE.
A speedy recovery to Heaven Help Us Cricket Club is reiterated by Broadwindsor.org.

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Broadwindsor Cricket Club Celebrates On Saturday, 18th

Broadwindsor Cricket Club are having a party at 1pm on Saturday, 18th September. With drinks and a BBQ – all are invited. The Club announced their party on Twitter earlier today…

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Broadwindsor CC v Les Erbs – Saturday, 17th July

This Saturday at 2pm, Broadwindsor Cricket Club are playing host to Les Erbs at Broadwindsor’s Cricket ground.

Les Erbs comprise of players from different clubs around the U.K. who all went to University together. They have been playing matches here for approximately 20 years.

A bar will be available – bring your own sandwiches or snacks and enjoy a sunny afternoon 🙂

Learn more about Broadwindsor Cricket Club – Click HERE.

Good luck Broadwindsor CC!

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Celebrate With Broadwindsor Cricket Club

All are welcome at 2pm tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon at the Grand Opening of Broadwindsor Cricket Club.

Clive Stafford-Smith announced on Twitter last night that it was thanks to the generosity shown that the Club had been saved. He also teased that there will be a “mystery England former test cricketer appearing for my team against regulars…”

In preparation for the Club’s Centenary, Clive Stafford-Smith OBE has carried out some research and is collating the history of the Club. Read more HERE.

For a full list of this years fixtures, click HERE.

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BWGPC Appointed Officers

At Thursday’s Annual General Meeting of our Group Parish Council, both Chairman, Rowland Hibbard and Vice Chairman, David Leader were re-elected unchallenged. The councillors below adopted the following representative, liaison roles for the year 21/22:

Broadwindsor Primary School – David Leader.
Blackdown Village Hall – Peter Hardwill.
Drimpton Village Hall – Tim Bassett.
Comrades Hall – David Leader.
Hursey Sport Field – David Leader.
Broadwindsor Allotment Group: Kevin Madder-Smith.
Rights Of Way and Liaison Officer (Footpaths) – Dorothy Rowe.
Dorset Association of Parish and Town Councils (DAPTC) Western Area Committee – Jacqui Sewell & Rowland Hibbard.
Broadwindsor Cricket Club – Andrew Frampton.
Beaminster & Villages local area partnership (BAVLAP) – Jacqui Sewell.

The Council’s next meeting will be held at Drimpton Village Hall on Monday, 21st June, 2021.

There are 15 Elected Councillors to Broadwindsor Group Parish Council – Click HERE to identify them and the options to contact them.

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Young Cricketers Sought

This year, Broadwindsor CC and Beaminster CC are jointly delivering a youth development section. They are currently looking for some more girls and boys who are interested in playing hardball competitive league cricket at under 14 & 16 ages this summer. The project is called ‘BCC2‘. More details are HERE.
Please get in contact if you are interested:
Email: secretary@broadwindsorcricket.co.uk or Chairman.BeaminsterCC@gmail.com
Telephone: 07494 841249 or
Message them through their Facebook page HERE.

Desperate to get back out playing, young cricketer, Jack Ronan hopes to play a major role in a victorious campaign by the Under-14’s and will play nine league games in addition to the Sunday games he plays for Broadwindsor 🙂

Broadwindsor Cricket Club made this week’s edition of the Bridport News highlighting their new car park which will be big enough for 20 cars. Dorset Council has approved a planning application for the change to a 885 square metre plot which will see the surface covered in crushed and rolled stone.

“Not only have we managed to secure the future of the club by raising the money to buy the ground this winter, we also have some improvement projects planned.
We plan to finish the internal amenities in the pavilion, install mains electricity and have just had plans approved to construct a new car park – might even be building some nets soon too.
The new car park will be big enough for 20 cars and will be constructed in the adjoining field to the right as you come in the entrance to the ground. We are aiming to complete all these projects over the next few months!“

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Broadwindsor Group Annual Parish Online Meeting – Tuesday, 27th April

Broadwindsor Group Parish Council are holding their Annual Parish Meeting online using the Zoom platform at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 27th April 2021.
This meeting welcomes Groups and Organisations wishing to present or submit a report. All are welcome to attend.

The full agenda is available to download HERE.
Minutes of previous Group Parish Council meetings can be found online HERE

The meeting can be accessed HERE.
The Meeting ID: 834 9495 2686
Zoom is Free! – Sign Up and get it HERE.

Welcome and Introductions from Chairman Rowland Hibbard will be followed by any apologies for absence and approval of the minutes from May 2019.
The Chairman will then deliver the Annual Report of the Parish Council.

Reports will then be submitted from the following:

Dorset Council Report.
Marshwood Vale.
Community Policing Report.
Broadwindsor School.
Blackdown, Broadwindsor and Burstock Churches.
Village Halls Report : Blackdown; Comrades Hall; Drimpton.
Broadwindsor Group Parish Climate & Ecological Emergency Group.
Broadwindsor Group Parish Community Land Trust.
The FMR Trust.
The Blackdown Educational Trust.
The Sick Poor Fund.
Broadwindsor Allotment Group.
Broadwindsor Community Stores.
BroadwindsorRainbows, Guides and West Dorset Rangers.
Post Office Users Group.
Drimpton & Netherhay Youth Club.
Clapton, Wayford & Drimpton HorticulturalSociety.
Broadwindsor Cricket Club
Broadwindsor Community Sports Field

Please be aware:
The APM is recorded in both visual and audio formats. They are stored securely for twelve months then deleted. If you have any issues or queries about this – please contact the Clerk to the Council at hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk.

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Free Junior Cricket This Summer

Broadwindsor Cricket Club are participating in the free junior cricket on offer. They are providing a sporting opportunity for locals and school children to use in the summer holidays for coaching The local Girl Guides will also use it for a camping expedition this summer!

The link to register your child is at the foot of the page.

From April: Every Tuesday evening.
From May – September: Every Saturday morning.

All Stars:

All Stars Cricket provides a fantastic first experience for all children aged 5-8 years old where they’re guaranteed 8 weeks of jam-packed fun, activity and skills development. The programme is designed to introduce children to the sport, teaching them new skills, helping them make new friends and have a great time doing so.

Every child that registers will receive a backpack full of goodies. Your child’s pack will include:

Backpack
Cricket bat
Cricket ball
Personalised t-shirt with your child’s name
Early sign-ups will also receive a cap (new participants only)

All children returning to All Stars will receive a kit bag, a set of stumps, a new ball and a personalised t-shirt.

Children will learn fundamental movement skills including catching, throwing and batting. Soft balls and plastic bats are used by everyone and all participants are given their very own cricket bag full of everything they need to play the game.

Every child will earn stars in their own activity booklet that match the skills learned during the programme:

Batting – hitting a moving ball
Throwing – underarm and overarm
Catching – small and large balls
Bowling – overarm
Running – lots of movement
Teamwork – fun games with friends
Communication – the basics of cricket
Spirit of Cricket – how to respect others

Dynamos Cricket:

Dynamos Cricket provides a fantastic next step for all those graduating from All Stars Cricket and the perfect introduction for all 8-11 year-olds new to the sport!

Children will use soft balls and light wooden bats
Minimum of six 60-90 minute sessions
Introduction to game play through a countdown cricket match
New Balance personalised t-shirt with name and number
Valuable time with your kids – mums and dads are encouraged to take part too
Complementary digital app experience*
Exclusive access to Topps Cricket Attax cards
Safe and fully accredited

Sessions begin with a 5-10 minute warm-up to get the children moving and recapping on gross motor skills and basic ball handling.
The sessions continue with skill builders for 15 minutes, providing everything children need to play, particularly focusing on bowling, which can be the make-or-break element of any game of cricket! The session finishes with a game of countdown cricket that will take 30-45 minutes and give everyone a chance to participate in all elements of the game – batting, bowling and fielding.

*The Dynamos Cricket app, designed both for those who have never played cricket before, and those looking to build on what they already know, is packed full of amazing features for all children aged 8+ to enjoy. The skills videos and interactive quizzes provide lots of ways for children to get active – even with minimal space and equipment.

Register your child for either or both programmes HERE.

Click HERE for Broadwindsor Cricket Club’s 2021 Fixtures.

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A Quick Reminder…

BBC1 at 8.30pm tonight!

Read the original post HERE.

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