Tag: #Dorset

Little Boutique in a Box – December Re-Opening!

Helen Atkins will be re-opening her Little Boutique in a Box at Redlands Yard on Thursday 3rd December.

During December she will be helping you catch up with lost shopping time by opening extra hours. And there’ll be fizz to celebrate!

From 3rd December, Government legislation permitting, Helen will have her lovely boutique open:

  • Monday to Saturday – 10am – 5pm
  • Sunday – 11am – 4pm

Plus 2 Late Night Shopping evenings until 9pm
(complete with Fizz!):

  • Saturday 12th December
  • Friday 18th December

In the meantime . . .  All stock is online and during November, you can enjoy 10% off everything and Free Shipping!
Visit HERE.

Any enquiries, please email: helen@littleboutiqueinabox.com.

 

 

 

The Stableyard Restaurant’s Christmas Menu

Delicious!

 

“Festive goodies, mince pies, Christmas lunches and two evenings for celebrations. Also after re- opening the restaurant, we will be open the three Mondays as well before Christmas, so please make sure that you pop in. Please see the Christmas menu, or if you would like a copy please phone or email us. Christmas lunches and dinner will need to be booked in advance.
We just need the go ahead now, so the team can greet you all again.
Looking forward to better times.”
– Linda

 

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Petition Against Extended Car Park Charges

Most will be aware that Dorset Council has a series of proposals to raise extra money from local car parks. This includes charging between 6pm and 8pm from Monday to Saturday and daytime on Sundays. The daily rate for some car parks, including those in Bridport and Lyme Regis, is proposed to double.

There are many who are concerned that these new charges will increase parking in nearby residential streets where parking is currently free.  There is an online petition calling on Dorset Council to withdraw their plans to extend these car parking charges.

The petition has been launched by the Liberal Democrat Party.  However, you are able to sign the petition and state whether or not you want to be updated by email about their campaigns.

Sign the petition HERE.

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Michael Frampton’s Funeral Arrangements

Stalwart of our local farming community, Mike Frampton, 82yrs, died peacefully last Friday morning at Dorset County Hospital following a short period of illness.

The patriarch of the Frampton family leaves behind his wife Jean, with whom he recently celebrated their Diamond wedding anniversary, their three children: Gillian, Tim and Andrew, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
The family have farmed in the parish for 108 years and Michael could often been seen leading his sheep through the village or driving cattle from the fields of Lewesdon back to Burstock.  One of the other things some villagers will miss is his spontaneous piano playing at the Comrades Hall where he made everyone smile with his unique Les Dawsonesque style.

Our Deepest CondolencesOur condolences go out to them all.

Mike Frampton’s funeral will be a private service at St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor on Friday 27th November at 12noon in accordance with current pandemic legislation.

The Cortège will arrive at the church around 11.45am into the village square from where some may stand and watch, socially distanced and wearing masks.  There will be speakers allowing the service to be carried outside.

Donations on the day to the Stroke Association please, c/o A J Wakely & Sons Bridport.

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Requests Please! The Sound Of Music Through The Square Window

There was Something in the Air by Thunderclap Newman for The Sound of Music Through The Square Window at 1pm today. Village resident and writer, Margery Hookings has been keeping the faith throughout the stormy weather we’ve had this past week and lifting spirits with tunes every day at 1pm in Broadwindsor Square since this second Lockdown began.

Attendance hasn’t been great this time around, more than likely because of the weather and more people are working but please support Margery sending out her musical joy at 1pm each day in this Lockdown and send in your requests!  Here’s what you’ve missed so far….

  • Singing in the Rain by Gene Kelly. (yesterday)
  • Our House by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.(13th)
  • Make It With You by Bread for Linda Trobe. (12th)
  • Heroes by David Bowie for Tanya Bruce-Lockhart (11th, Remembrance Day)
  • You’re Still The One by Shania Twain for Vikki and Luke Pickering (10th)
  • You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine by Lou Rawls (9th)
  • Remembrance Day by Mark Knopfler (Sunday 8th)
  • Shame, Shame, Shame by Shirley & Company for Emilie Kennedy Watson (7th)
  • I Love My Dog by Yusuf/Cat Stevens for Susanne Slater (6th)
  • Here You Come Again by Dolly Parton (5th)

Please send your upbeat requests to Margery: either through her Maddie Grigg Facebook page or by email to margery.hookings@gmail.com.

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Cliff Fall Near West Bay

Many in our parish visit West Bay and Lyme Regis to see the sea.  As expected, a large section of Highlands Park cliff near West Bay fell last night.
  • Dorset Council reported an alternative path that takes people away from the fall has been kindly provided by Highlands End Holiday Park.
  • Walkers must read the on-site information, not climb over the barriers and follow this path.
  • The cliff is still falling and unstable.
All feedback/photos courtesy of the landowner.
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Leaves Cleared

In today’s stormy weather, a massive thank you to Jamie Dawson who helped Cllr. David Leader clear all the leaves from the pavement and car parking area from our Community Stores down to the school entrance.

This considerate, community action is what makes our village Community great – whatever the weather! 🙂

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Congratulations to Fruit ‘n’ Two Veg

Anthony at Fruit and Two Veg in Beaminster has won Best Independent Food & Drink Retailer in this year’s Dorset Food, Drink & Farming Awards.

Beaminster’s local fruit & veg shop, throughout Lockdown has been providing home deliveries or shop collection. The team’s health is Anthony’s top priority, because of this customers are not allowed into the shop.
Anthony beat Frampton’s of Bridport who received a Highly Commended.  Other local winners include:

  • The Half Moon, Melplash won Best Dining Experience To Go with
  • Brassica, Beaminster receiving a Highly Commended.
  • Baboo Gelato, Bridport received a Highly Commended for Food Producer of the Year.
  • Bothen Hill & Furleigh Estate, Bacchus and Asparagus, Bridport won the Business Collaboration Award.
  • DarkBear, Bridport won Best Local Food/Drink Delivery Experience.

The Awards are held by Dorset Magazine and nominations are submitted by their readers. Due to Coronavirus restrictions they have been unable to celebrate this prestigious event with their usual glittering awards dinner for all their finalists and sponsors. Winners will have their trophy delivered by Helen Stiles, the Dorset magazine editor, when it’s safe to do so.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists.

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Friday 13th is World Kindness Day

World Kindness Day is to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness which binds us. Kindness is a fundamental part of the human condition which bridges the divides of race, religion, politics, gender and post codes.

It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement and there are now over 28 nations involved in The World Kindness Movement.  Kindness Day UK was launched on 13th November 2010.

You can pledge a good deed and also find a wide range of resources including ideas for random acts of kindness both large and small on the Kindness UK website HERE.

Kindness starts with one. One smile. One compliment. One cup of coffee. One conversation.

#BeKind

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Wobbly Cottage Say Thank You

The Wobbly Cottage artisan bakery at Redlands Yard celebrated 3 years of business there today and owners Rich & Dani had this to say:

“Bit of a #throwback to our opening day 3 years ago. 3 years of a bricks and mortar bakery and shop, how did that happen?! A huge thank you to everyone that has supported us in every which way, customers old and new and to all of you that continue to support us even in these very odd times we find ourselves in. We are so lucky to have such loyal and supportive people around us. Thank You!“

Congratulations to you both!

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