Tag: #ComradesHall

Dogs Or No Dogs In Comrades Hall?

There is a debate as to whether the Comrades Hall has any official ruling to ban dogs from entering inside the building. No dogs are allowed anywhere in the vicinity of the playground, which includes the footpath and that is not in question.

At the meeting in November 2021, it was thought that dogs had never been allowed in. Those present believed that it was no and that it should remain so.  These minutes were approved in April 2022 as the extract shows:

“There are metal objects i.e. bike rack just by the front door to tie leads to however this exclusion does not apply to assistance dogs of which there are several types nowadays so be mindful if you see a person with a dog before you ask them to leave it outside new signage will be needed to show this both for the hall and Bernards’s Place DC will investigate the Internet.” – these minutes were approved 26th April 2022.

However, it seems from the extract above that no actual vote was taken as nothing beyond a discussion has been recorded.

There are many people in the village who say they’ve always taken their dogs – on a lead – into the Hall.

Nonetheless, members of the Hall Committee put up a sign (as left).

The first sign put up was removed/stolen.

The 2nd sign put up to replace it now looks like this:

Those in favour state that, providing the dog is well-behaved, dogs should be allowed to visit public institutions, such as the Outreach Post Office, which uses the Comrades Hall every Tuesday & Friday morning since January 2010.

Furthermore, as yet, there is no mention to the exclusion of dogs in the old documents* which have recently been uncovered revealing the Comrades Hall will be celebrating it’s own Platinum Jubilee in November this year.
*There remains approximately 100 pages which the Chair is working her way through.

If no democratic vote was recorded, then it suggests that any Criminal Damage was done, not by the removal of the sign, but by the installing of the sign.  One village resident stated – “The installation and ban of dogs sign on the outside wall of the CH will be reported, as requested by the fitter, to Police.” Many residents feel very strongly and it has to be acknowledged that we do live in a village with many dogs. We all live in a democratic society and we all strive to abide by that principle.

In need of funds to complete their Playground Development plan, the Comrades Hall Management Committee additionally risk losing potential income from dog training classes, which are proving increasingly popular and are already offered in some neighbouring village halls.

The signs cost £5.28 to purchase on Amazon and cannot be repeatedly afforded.

The new Chair of the Comrades Hall Management Committee, Jacqui Sewell (who had left the November meeting prior to the discussion about dogs took place) commented that “…on matter of dogs – no form of approval was minuted for the signs to be put up & this will be raised at our 12th July meeting“.
It will appear in ‘Matters Arising‘ – to be discussed.

Do you have strong views on this issue? Do you own a dog? Are you affected by this decision ?

Let your voice be heard, please contact Jacqui Sewell before Tuesday, 12th July, directly by email at: jacquisewell@me.com.
Alternatively, you may make your comments to this post on Broadwindsor’s Facebook page, which is on view to all members of the public.


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Refurbished Bench In Bernards’ Place

The bench, to the left as you enter Bernards’ Place through the gate, was donated by village resident, Megan Jones in memory of her late husband, Ian who died in 2001.

Megan has recently made good on an offer made some 18 months ago to the Comrades Hall committee and organised her brother in law, Keith Jones to replace the worn out wood. The wooden planks had been prepared (the correct type of wood for park benches being used) and were fitted last week.

All work was carried out at their expense. It is a lovely improvement to that area 🙂

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Shelter In Bernards’ Place To Be Dismantled Tomorrow – Saturday, 25th June

In preparation for the work on the play area in Bernards’ Place which is due to take place later in the summer, the old timber youth shelter will be dismantled on Saturday, 25th June by a small team of volunteers – village residents, Malcolm Heaver and Chris Edgerley. The working area will be cordoned off and appropriate notices will be in place. This is the final stage of the application made to Dorset Council last June.

With funding from the National Lottery and Low Carbon Dorset, the application made to Dorset Council has already seen solar panels fitted onto the Comrades Hall roof and the air source heating installed.

The next stage is the redevelopment of the play area in Bernards’ Place…

For more details on the playground and the proposed equipment, please click HERE, select the tab View Documents then select the one you’d like more info on.

Any queries, please contact Sheila Hawkins: 11esgh528@gmail.com or Chair of the Comrades Hall, Jacqui Sewell: jacquisewell@me.com.


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Comrades Hall 100 Club Winners

The summer draw of the Comrades Hall 100 club took place on Tuesday, 7th June 2022 at Comrades Hall.
The numbers were drawn by John, the Post Office Outreach Clerk.The winning numbers and names are as follows:

  • 1st £75        No 76           Winner   Annette Nunn
  • 2nd £50      No 44          Winner   Carole Loudon
  • 3rd £25       No 94          Winner   Graham Small
  • 4th £15       No 73           Winner    Don Mellenchip
  • 5th £10       No 36          Winner   Cynthia Taylor
  • 6th £5         No 16           Winner   Philip Coltart

The Autumn draw will take place on Tuesday 6th September 2022 at Comrades Hall.

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

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The White Lion’s Jubilee Opening Hours

The White Lion will be open until midnight over the Platinum Jubilee weekend:

  • Thursday 2nd: 4pm – 12 midnight
  • Friday 3rd: 4pm – 12 midnight
  • Saturday 4th: 11am – 12 midnight
  • Sunday 5th: 12 midday – 10:30pm

Kate, Chloe, Louise & the Staff
Ask you to Enjoy your weekend!

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Broadwindsor’s Jubilee Beacon – TONIGHT, 2nd June, 9.15pm

Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations for the weekend begin tonight with the lighting of the Beacon.

The photograph shows the ironwork created and donated by village resident & craftsman, Rob Hedditch. This will be attached to the pole of the beacon before it is lit this evening. Thank you to Rob!

Tilly Jardine will be performing on her bugle. Pip Cadwell, caretaker of the beacon since 1997 will light it 🙂

The newly formed Broadwindsor Platinum Jubilee Choir will have their debut performance singing ‘A Life Filled With Grace‘ simultaneously  with choirs around the world at 9.45pm. They will perform it again on Saturday afternoon.

The specially prepared Beacon tarts (learn more HERE) will be available at The White Lion afterwards for a free tasting – it is on a first come, first served basis so be quick!

Note: there are not many Souvenir Programmes left – some in the pub and the last delivery was made to the shop yesterday! The Chairman will have some on sale tonight.

Enjoy your weekend!

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The Bunting Is Up!

Our village is preparing for next weekend’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and began today by putting up the bunting around Bernards’ Place, inside and outside of the Comrades Hall, up the High Street, on the railings at Trusthams and down Back Lane as well as around the Square into West Street. Almost 2,000 triangles… 950 metres of it….

Chairman of Broadwindsor Fun Group, Adrian Gray said “Our thanks to all those that turned out to put nearly a km of bunting up. It took nearly four hours but has made the village look great.”

Not one bit of plastic in sight – all the bunting has been made using recycled bed sheets, duvet covers, curtains and pillowcases. Stitched together by helpers ranging from an 80 year old tailor to Broadwindsor’s 1st Rainbows 🙂

A huge thank you to everyone who was involved – be proud of this accomplished monumental and sustainable task!

After the Jubilee celebrations, the bunting will be available to other village groups wishing to use it for their celebrations in the future.

 

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Pre-Order Your Jubilee Picnic Boxes From The Stableyard Restaurant

The Broadwindsor Fun Group are hosting the Great Jubilee Picnic from 1pm on Sunday, 5th June in Bernards’ Place as part of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The event invites you to bring your own food and to leave no-one at home!  If you are unable to prepare or just fancy the treat… Linda Paget from the Stableyard Restaurant at Redlands Yard is providing Great Jubilee Picnic boxes for you to enjoy/share at a cost of £12 per box.  Pre-ordering before 31st May will cost you only £10, saving you £2 🙂

In your Jubilee Picnic box, you will find the freshest of ingredients used to provide:

Delicious!

Pre-order NOW! – 01308 868362

bwfunday20@gmail.com


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Annual Parish Meeting – Tuesday, 24th May At 7pm

Broadwindsor Group Parish Council are holding their Annual Parish Meeting at the Comrades Hall, 7pm, on Tuesday, 24th May.
They invite all community groups and organisations within the Grouped Parish to join them and share your wonderful achievements and indeed, challenges of the past year. This is a great opportunity to hear about the fantastic things happening in our community and to have a good chat over a cup of tea and some delicious home bakes.
If you would like to be involved, please do get in contact, hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk
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Successful Sale For Ukraine

Village resident Sally Sarling reports on last Saturday’s sale for the Ukraine…

“Just wanted to give everyone the fantastic news that last Saturday’s Coffee Morning at Comrades Hall made an amazing  £1334. 85p to date.  It is possible that we may have a little more to add to that fantastic amount but I wanted to say to you from Philip, Diana & myself a big thank you for your invaluable help and support on Saturday in making this amazing sum.

This amount is made up as follows:

  • £405.00 – Donations including £150 from Broadwindsor stitchers
  • £356.45 – Plants (but hopefully a little more to come – thanks Val)
  • £251.00 – Raffle
  • £116.50 – Bric-a-brac  (hopefully a little more to come)
  • £116.40 – Nearly New clothes
  • £ 89.50 – Cakes

Thank you!”

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