The Churchfitters Christmas Cracker – Saturday, 17th December.

The Churchfitters is a folk band like no other. A double bass made out of a saucepan. Heart-wrenching vocals accompanied by a musical saw or a glass harp. Foot-stompingly fast fiddle mixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms. And traditional tunes reinvigorated with mesmerising jazz sax.

Performing at The Comrades Hall on Saturday, 17th December, you’re advised to get your tickets early for a show preparing you for Christmas with their repertoire, traditional and original festive songs, surprises, novelties and of course – what you get in every Christmas cracker – bad jokes!

The three virtuoso musicians from England and France strut their stuff on a stage that bristles with instruments – adding flute, banjo, dulcimer, tin whistle, guitar, ukulele, electric hub-cap bass-bouzouki and a sackful of percussion to their ensemble. And let’s not forget the unique ‘bing-bong’ machine made out of hack-saw blades!
Read more about the musicians HERE.

Tickets £10 & £5 for under 18s. Refreshments available.
In advance from Margaret Wing: 07796 454203 or email margaretmwing@gmail.com.
Alternatively, visit the Artsreach website.

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The White Lion’s Full Regular Menu!

Here at last! The full regular menu on offer at The White Lion in Broadwindsor…

There’s no doubt delicious food comes out of the newly equipped kitchen from manager Kate Staff and her daughter Louise. Above is their regular menu to be served on Thursdays to Saturdays, from 6-9pm, when daily specials will also be available.
A choice of roasts are available on Sundays.

Please book in advance if you can, to enable them to plan ahead and for you to avoid any disappointment.

Below is their Christmas menu…

When challenged on cost by the Editor, Kate commented, “The pub is and always will be a place where everyone is welcome whether they buy one drink, ten drinks, a meal or come in for a glass of water and a chat.”

Telephone: 01308 867070, Message through Facebook or email: info@whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk

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Early Bookings Recommended For Christmas Dinners

Both the Stableyard Restaurant at Redlands Yard and the White Lion in Broadwindsor are getting booked up since advertising their Christmas Menus… It is recommended that you book now to avoid any disappointment.

The Stableyard, Redlands Yard:

Telephone: 01308 868362 or email: hello@stableyardrestaurant.co.uk

The White Lion Community Pub:

Telephone: 01308 867070 or email: info@whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk

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P.O. Coffee Club Christmas Raffle – Friday, 9th December

One of the earlier Christmas events: The Post Office Coffee Club will be holding their Christmas Raffle at 12 noon on Friday, 9th December.

The prizes on offer will be a varied selection of Christmas consumables for just a £1 ticket! Tickets are on sale today and only available on Tuesday and Friday mornings during Post Office hours, 10am – 12.30pm.

The Post Office Outreach service will be there as usual at 10am. During this time, Mulled Wine will be offered alongside the usual tea and coffee together with some Festive Nibbles 🙂

People from the parish are invited to have a craft stall for the morning – for further information, please contact Jacqui Sewell on 01308 867145 or email: jacquisewell@me.com.

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Festive Hamper Winner

Broadwindsor Fun Group’s Christmas Hamper raffle draw was held in the village shop at 3pm today in the presence of Chairman. Adrian Gray and Margeret Wing with ticket being selected by Martin Burt.

The winning ticket was a pink ticket number 660 purchased by Hursey residents, Janet and John Iveson.

The Festive Hamper has been delivered to the winners who understandably are very pleased and grateful.

Thanks to all those supporting the raffle which raised £204. This money will be used to support village events next year.

Merry Christmas!

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Festive Hamper Raffle

This marvellous hamper full of festive delights is at Broadwindsor Community Stores and could be yours for a £1 raffle ticket. The ticket will be drawn by Chairman of Broadwindsor Fun Group, Adrian Gray on Thursday 23rd.

Thank you to all those who donated to create this box brimming with goodies 🙂

The proceeds go to Broadwindsor Fun Group’s Jubilee celebrations in the village next June.

Merry Christmas & Good Luck!

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Saturday’s Fun Group Christmas Party Cancelled

On the anniversary of the party that didn’t take place at 10 Downing Street last year, there will be no festive party at the Comrades Hall this Saturday. Due to the Omnicron variant now being present in the village and surrounding areas, Broadwindsor Fun Group have been left with no alternative but to cancel this Saturday’s Festive Fun event.

Full refunds are available to ticket holders from the village shop.

The Silver Lining Band will be invited back in the new year and to raise funds for next year’s jubilee event, the Festive Hamper will now be raffled off in Broadwindsor Community Stores at £1 a ticket. 🙂

Chairman, Adrian Gray thanked everyone for their efforts.

As the event is cancelled, the Comrades Arms will be open on Saturday from 6pm – free entry, all are welcome.

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Last Few Days To Use Scout Post!

Many thanks to everyone in the village who has been using the Scout Post Christmas 2021 service so far which helps raise money for local scout groups.
Kevin and his team at the Broadwindsor Community Stores have been kindly hosting the yellow scout post box, and you now only have a few days left to post your cards. More HERE.

Final collections is on Saturday December 18th at 12 noon.

If you are interested to find out more about Scout Post, or to look at some of the statistics about cards being sent this year, please click HERE

If you are someone who regularly walks around the village anyway, perhaps you may be interested in volunteering to help out with some of the delivery of the Broadwindsor cards for Scout Post 2022?
Some local villages e.g. Stoke Abbott, Netherbury, Burstock didn’t have anyone to deliver cards there this year, so they were not included on the delivery schedule. Perhaps you might be able to volunteer to carry out scout post in those villages next year?
To find out more information about volunteering please get in touch with kirstyamoore@outlook.com.

Scout Post is run by Dorchester & West Dorset District Scout Council
Charity registration no: 1039833

A list of cards they are unable to deliver will be held until the 12th of January and listed on the District Website – click HERE.
Enquiries to: scoutpost@dwdscouts.org.uk (01305) 852314

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Broadwindsor Church Services & Carol Singing

Broadwindsor’s St. John the Baptist church will be holding the Church services as shown.

You are invited to attend and join in with a short outdoor service with carol singing this Sunday, 19th December at 4pm in Bernards’ Place by the Square. The weather is forecast dry but please wrap up warm.
Please also bring a torch 🙂

Six carols are proposed to be sung and you can download/view/print out the lyrics by clicking HERE if you are unfamiliar with them.

The carols are :

O Come All Ye Faithful
Once In Royal David’s City
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
Away In A Manger
While Shepherds Watched
Hark The Herald Angels Sing

If you have any queries, please contact:

Rev. Jo Neary on 01308 867816
or Philip Coltart on 01308 867646

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Comrades Arms – Christmas Opening Hours

From 6pm on Tuesdays (bring your fish and chips!), Wednesday, Friday & Saturday*

12 noon–3pm on Sundays

Christmas Eve (Friday) from 6pm

Christmas Day (Saturday): 12 noon-2pm

Boxing Day (Sunday): 12 noon-3pm

New Year’s Eve (Friday): from 6pm

(To ensure numbers are managed, entry on 31st is by ticket only. Available free but in advance from the bar)

*Saturday 18th: closed for BFG Christmas party – more HERE.

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Full refunds are available to ticket holders from the village shop.

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