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Could You Help Broadwindsor Continue To Recycle?

Hursey resident, Sara Dyke is asking for your help:

As many of you are aware, the bins for the collection of foil and tetrapaks are now located in Comrades Hall car park. Historically this collection has been a great initiative, but, of late, a few issues have emerged which have severely threatened the continuation of this voluntary service.

I am very happy to coordinate this service going forward but before doing so would like to gauge the degree of will and engagement from our community for this to continue.

In order for this to run smoothly in the future we need to have a happy band of volunteers (ideally 11 plus me) so that the task of emptying the bins and taking the contents to either Morrison’s car park (which is easier as the receptacle for the tetrapak is larger) or Bridport recycling centre, becomes an annual event for many rather than an onerous task for a few.

As well as emptying the bins, the person whose “month” it is, needs to check that the bins are not overfilling. The rota has not always been filled, leaving gaps in collections which has contributed to unsightly litter. Unless I am able to populate a rota and reissue important guidelines for the community to follow, these bins will be withdrawn by the end of January.

Recycle!Please could you let me know on either on 07840 128763 or saradyke60@gmail.com if you are willing to continue to help or would like to volunteer your help. Or, if you would like a chat before you commit to get a better understanding of what is involved I am happy to discuss.

It would be a shame if this service folds as until Dorset Council have sufficient funds to offer a kerbside service it is up to us to do our own recycling of foil and tetrapak. I do need responses by Monday 23rd January at the latest please!

Thank you.

Sara Dyke.

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Sheep Killed At Common Water Lane

After publishing, only yesterday about dogs worrying sheep at Hursey – the Tolley‘s at Common Water Lane unfortunately reported this morning that they found another one of their sheep dead in their field in Broadwindsor.

They have lost 2 sheep lost within as many days. If anybody has seen any dogs loose or has any information please let them know – contact Maria via Messenger on Facebook HERE.

Lambing SeasonLambing season will soon be upon us….

Please share this post to encourage people to control their dogs. Thank you.

 

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Sheep Worrying At Hursey

The photo shows the children’s ‘show sheep’ Izzy and Whizzy who live next to Hursey Common. The farmers who own the field next to Hursey Common this morning witnessed a dog worrying their sheep.

The farmer gave chase and after a lot of running, saw it off back into the football field.  He met with the owners who apologised but appeared to the farmer to be totally unconcerned.

They are unaware if this is happening on a regular basis as they are only up there once a day to check them but are now very concerned.
They are aware people use the football field as a place to run their dogs but dogs still need to be kept under control.

The children would be absolutely devastated if anything happened to them.

Under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953, if a dog worries sheep on agricultural land, the person in charge of the dog is guilty of an offence. The Act considers sheep worrying to include: attacking sheep. chasing them in a way that may cause injury, suffering, abortion or loss of produce.

The farmers thank you for your attention.

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Welcome?

Last weekend the Broadwindsor News parish magazine dropped through some letterboxes and went on sale at Broadwindsor Community Stores, priced 4op. The monthly magazine has a modest, loyal following of parishioners and is sent to other friends in other countries, who can expect to find the month’s coming events, news and updates from local groups and organisations and a full list of Beaminster Team Churches‘ services within and beyond our parish.

The main photograph shows an excerpt from the editorial on page 1.  ‘Welcome‘ was the title… then half way through, the words “mean-spiritedness, backbiting and divisiveness.” are used describing the editor’s interpretation of her months in our village in 2022.  The Editor may well have moved here (Broadwindsor) almost 22 years ago but it is common knowledge that the Editor and her husband regularly spend up to six months of the year abroad.

Although one may empathise with the Editor’s experience of ‘last year was a stinker’, it questions the voice of ‘the people’ and has caused quite a stir!  ‘Shocked’, ‘Saddened’, ‘Surprised’ ‘Flabbergasted!’ It is most certainly not conducive to welcoming anyone to our village, which is quite ironic as the Editor also delivers such positive and warm words on social media on behalf of the White Lion pub. More HERE.

There was further unrest caused by the words from the Broadwindsor News Editor’s husband on page 6…

In the first instance, he implies that a complaint was down to an individual. He may be unaware that the individual who made the enquiry was indeed just a spokesperson for a number of people in the village.
Nonetheless, any individual has every right to question any registered charity.  Said one village resident “A Church publication is not the place to put an opinion denying the rights of a person to complain. Be the complaint justified or not”.

When asked to comment, the Editor responded with “There have been a number of misinformed, unpleasant and libellous comments flying around over the past year or so. It would be a shame to perpetuate this when, hopefully, we are all trying to work for the good of everyone.”  A response has not yet been received when asked to provide more detail to justify such comments.

The former Editor of Bridport & Lyme Regis News stated, surprisingly, that she did not have the Editorial Code, produced by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (which can be found at: https://www.ipso.co.uk/editors-code-of-practice/) You can make your own judgement.

The Editor’s comment “for the good of everyone” is difficult to comprehend in view of the Editors remarks.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony – Mahatma Gandhi

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PCO Alex Bishop – Tuesday, 10th January

Alex Bishop, from the Beaminster NPT (Neighbourhood Policing Team) will be at Broadwindsor Comrades Hall at 11am on Tuesday, 10th January while Post Office services are running, for a Police Drop-In/Meet the Team engagement.

This is your opportunity to raise any concerns, ask a question or get some crime prevention advice.  Refreshments will be available from the Post Office Users Group.

  • If you witness a crime in progress – dial 999.
  • For non-emergency calls – dial 101
  • Report it to Dorset Police online – Click HERE.
  • Report anonymously to Crimestoppers HERE
    or telephone: 0800 555 111

Alex Bishop is our Police Community Officer – he can be contacted by email: alex.bishop@dorset.pnn.police.uk
or his mobile: 07912 898983.

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Local Festive Open/Close Times

Wishing all the businesses below a Merry, very-well-derserved-break at Christmas and thank you all for your services!

Broadwindsor Community Stores, 01308 867922:

  • Christmas Eve – 7.30am – 4pm
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – 10am – 12 noon
  • Tuesday 27th, Bank Holiday – 7.30am – 3pm
  • Wed – Fri – 7.30am – 6pm
  • Saturday 31st – 7.30am – 4pm
  • New Year’s Day – 8am – 12 noon
  • Monday 2nd, Bank Holiday – 7.30am – 3pm

Wobbly Cottage, 07488 313857:

  • Until Fri. 23rd – 8.30am – 4pm
  • Christmas Eve – 9am – 12.30pm
  • Christmas Day – 3rd January – Closed
  • Wednesday 4th January – Open at 8.30am

Spar @ Hogshill, 01308 863353:

  • Christmas Eve – 7.30am – 9pm
  • Christmas Day – Closed
  • Boxing Day – 9am – 1pm
  • Tuesday 27th, Bank Holiday – 8am – 9pm
  • Saturday 31st – 8am – 9pm
  • New Year’s Day – 9am – 1pm
  • Monday 2nd, Bank Holiday – 8am – 5pm

Stableyard Restaurant, 01308 868362:

  • Closing @ 2pm Friday 23rd December.
  • Wednesday 28th – 10am–2pm (all day breakfast & light lunches)
  • New Year’s Day – Closed
  • Monday 2nd, Bank Holiday – Closed
  • Tuesday, 3rd – 10am–4pm

Redlands Yard:

  • All shops closing at 2pm Friday 23rd December.
  • Reopening on Tuesday, 3rd January 10am-4pm

The White Lion, 01308 867070:

  • Christmas Eve – 11am – 11pm
  • Christmas Day – 12 noon – 2pm
  • Boxing Day – Closed
  • Tuesday 27th, Bank Holiday – Closed
  • Wed – Fri – 6pm – 11pm
  • Saturday 31st – 11am – 1am
  • New Year’s Day – Closed
  • Monday 2nd, Bank Holiday – Closed

The Knapp Inn, Beaminster, 01308 862408:

  • Christmas Eve – 12 noon – 11pm
  • Christmas Day – 12noon – 2.30pm
  • Boxing Day – 12 noon – 11pm
  • Tuesday 27th, Bank Holiday 12 noon – 11pm
  • Saturday 31st – 12 noon – late
  • New Year’s Day – 12 noon – 11pm
  • Monday 2nd, Bank Holiday – 12 noon – 11pm

Beaminster Pharmacy, 01308 862288

Beaminster Upholstery, 07470 007588:

  • Closed from Friday 23rd December
  • Tuesday 3rd January – Reopen at 10am

Little Groves, 01308 862030:

  • Christmas Eve – Open until 3pm
  • Closed throughout January 2023

Vet, Girling & Bowditch,  01308 862030:

  • Provide 24 hour emergency cover; please call them on 01308 862312 and a Vet will answer your call.

Christmas Garland

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Compost Corner Memories At The White Lion

Before the White Lion was refurbished… the far left corner used to be known as ‘Compost Corner’ and this was where the regular, local customers would congregate on bar stools and stand.

Three of those regular customers, (from left to right) John Eggleton, Tony Hawkins and Chris Sewell have been drawn by local student, Sasha Slater and their portraits now adorn the wall in what was known as ‘Compost Corner‘.
On April 29th, the opening night of the White Lion as a Community pub, Sasha couldn’t help notice the large blank wall in the corner… she enthusiastically approached Chairman Rick Dyke on that same evening with her idea.  With their portraits now on the wall, John, Tony & Chris were exceptionally pleased to be each given the original drawing by Sasha.

20 year old Sasha is currently in her 2nd year at Exeter University studying Biochemistry. Art however, and in particular portrait art has been Sasha‘s hobby since she was four years old. Self taught, she has lifelong practice and experience! Sasha does most of her drawings from a photograph – be it a human or a pet – and is happy to take commissions from people 🙂

Please contact Sasha directly & view more of marvellous art on Instagram HERE.

Meanwhile… with Compost Corner no more, the afore mentioned gentlemen now sit at the round table!

Excellent work Sasha!

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Staff Family Give Their Notice To The White Lion

 The White Lion opened as Broadwindsor’s Community pub on 29th April 2022. Regrettably, the management team of Kate Staff with her two daughters, Chloe & Louise have given three months notice to Broadwindsor Community Pub Ltd. led by Chairman Rick Dyke.

In their second issue of ‘The White Lion Roars‘ newsletter Rick delivers the “Sad News To Share” stating that the Staff family will be leaving in mid-February 2023, Rick wished them well for their future and added that they are now looking for a new team to manage the pub and, of course, states he will keep us updated.

Coming back to the present day…. please support the pub this evening (Sunday 20th) as they are holding another one of their popular Quiz nights.  Starting at 6pm. Teams a maximum of 4 people. £3 per person. Cash only requested.

English FlagMonday is England‘s first match in the World Cup v. Iran and the pub will open at 12 noon for the live match which will be shown on television at 1pm.

Open at Christmas and a disco for New Year’s Eve (a.k.a. Hogmanay), they are serving refreshments after the Christmas carols in Bernards’ Place at 4pm on Saturday, 17th December and welcoming back The Silver Lining Band on Friday, 23rd December.

Good luck to one and all!

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Map On Display In The Square

The illustrated map “The Place We Love” by Broadwindsor’s Megan Edwards is now on display in the village square.

Malcolm Heaver crafted an oak frame for the map and put it up with Andrew Hookings‘ help on Monday.

Led by Margery Hookings on behalf of Windrose Rural Media Trust, the project was funded by Dorset AONB, Dorset Council and Broadwindsor Group Parish Council.

Photographer James Harrison created a 7 minute video about the project –

Broadwindsor primary school also has a copy of the map which they are also planning to put up outside.

Anyone wishing a hard copy of the map or the map with all the field names are asked to please make their request direct to Margery Hookings at margery.hookings@gmail.com.


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White Lion Community Pub Update – May 22

A message from Chairman, Rick Dyke:

The White Lion reopened its doors nearly 3 weeks ago and it is difficult to imagine how it could have been more successful without offering food. We have already expressed our appreciation of the contributions from many that enabled us to get to this point but it is also important to acknowledge the support from the community since we reopened.
Not all pubs in the area are able to open 6 days a week and receive enough custom for that to be viable. Our aim is to keep it that way and with this in mind will be arranging regular events in the future which we hope will not only maintain current levels of support but hopefully attract new custom too. Watch this space.

However, it has not all been plain sailing and with the benefit of hindsight, some things would have been done differently. Without wishing to make any excuses and for reasons which need no further explanation, responsibilities on the Management Committee changed dramatically in March and with those changes came some necessary decisions as to where our priorities lay.
Consequently, some aspects were given a lower priority, for example membership certificates. We received over 200 requests for membership which is a testament to the support there is within the community. However, it is also a significant undertaking in both preparing and issuing the certificates. You should have received an update sooner but we can advise that the production of those certificates will be completed within the next few days and then the process of issuing the 200+ individual emails with the certificate as an attachment will start. We expect all certificates to have been issued before the end of the month and will provide an update to that effect.

Another aspect that could have been handled better was the offer of skilled help from various tradespeople within the community. Ultimately, there were more offers of assistance than were needed but this should have been communicated. If you offered your support but did not hear further, hopefully you can accept our sincere apologies.

To finish on a positive note, work is progressing well in getting our kitchen ready. We are not ready to give precise details as there are still some aspects that are out of our control but we hope that we will be ready to add to the Fun Group‘s food offering over the Jubilee weekend. An announcement will follow once details have been finalised. You may also be pleased to know that in addition to our food service, coffee will be available too!

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