Tag: #Dorset

Sheep On Lewesdon Hill Attacked By Dog

Local farmer, Jo Stover is appealing for information and reminding people to keep their dogs on a lead when walking through a field with livestock.
Her message earlier this afternoon: “I have a small group of my Portland ewes in a field along the Wessex Ridgeway on Lewesdon Hill. I checked them at 3 o’clock this afternoon. At 5 ‘o’clock I brought a ram up to the field to join them. I found two ewes had been ATTACKED by a dog. One was bitten on the neck, the other at the back end. All of the ewes were in a state of absolute terror. I believe this attack was from a local dog – the visitors have left because of lockdown. I am very upset and really angry at the disgusting behaviour of the dog owner. Keep your dogs on leads, you are a horrible person.
I know this attack happened between 3 and 5 this afternoon, 5th November. I would appreciate if anyone has further information. And if you are walking anywhere near my fields with your dog off a lead please expect an angry women to tell you to **** off my farm. Please remember a dog bothering sheep may be shot by the farmer.” –  Jo Stover.
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Music Through The Square Window Take 2

Lockdown 2 started today and so too did Margery Hookings with her Music The Through The Square Window in Broadwindsor Square at 1pm.

Launched today with Dolly Parton’s “Here You Come Again”, requests are now being taken for upbeat songs to get us through this second Lockdown.

Stay Safe Everyone & See You Tomorrow At 1pm!

 

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Stableyard Restaurant – November Takeaways

From today, for the month of November, the Stableyard Restaurant at Redlands Yard are offering lunchtime takeaways on Fridays, Saturdays, breakfast and roast lunches on Sundays.

*This will be PRE ORDER ONLY* Please call 01308 868362 or email hello@stableyardrestaurant.co.uk the day before by 4pm and leave a message for them to call you back.

Stableyard Lunchtime Takeaway

Stableyard Takeaway

Stableyard Takeaway Drinks

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White Lion – November Takeaways

From Thursday, 5th November for the 2nd lockdown period, The White Lion are offering the Takeaway meals from 6pm – 8pm Thursday – Saturday inclusive.
*PLEASE NOTE – ORDER BEFORE 5PM FOR NEXT DAY COLLECTION*
White Lion L2 Takeaway

AND DON’T FORGET SUNDAY LUNCH!

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Broadwindsor Cricket Club Saved!

Broadwindsor Cricket Club has reached and gone beyond their target of £25,000 securing the funding for their development project 🙂

This will now enable them to purchase the land and place the freehold in a Trust.

£20,00 had to be pledged by 8pm Wednesday, 4th November 2020 and this evening they announced on Twitter “We are delighted to report that thanks to a massive last minute donation from Dorset County Council for £12,500 it gets us over the line to purchase our village cricket ground .Thank you sooooo much to all our supporters for your kind donations from all round the country.”

BWCCCongratulations BWCC

All donations continue to be gratefully received HERE,

 

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The Bishops’ Kitchen – Nov 20

Two easy pumpkin recipes for the children to make for a family Bonfire Night.

PUMPKIN CUPCAKES

175 ml sunflower oil,  175g light Muscovado sugar,  3 large eggs,  1 tsp vanilla extract,  200g coarsely-grated pumpkin, 100g sultanas,  grated zest 1 orange,  2tsp ground cinnamon,  200g self-raising flour  1 tsp bicarbonate of soda.

For the frosting:

200g tub full-fat cream cheese,  85g icing sugar, toasted chopped pecan nuts to decorate.

Heat oven to 180c/gas mark 4.  Line a 12-hole muffin tray with paper cases. Pour the oil into a bowl, add sugar, eggs & vanilla beat together then add pumpkin, sultanas & orange zest. Stir in the cinnamon, flour & bicarb. The mixture will be quite wet. Spoon into the cases & bake for 25 mins until firm & springy to touch, and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. To make frosting beat the cream cheese & sugar together until smooth then spread on top of cakes & sprinkle with pecans.

PUMPKIN SCONES

40g butter plus extra for greasing,  200g pumpkin flesh cut into small pieces,  225g self-raising flour plus extra for dusting,  1tsp baking powder,   handful of grated cheddar,   small handful chopped coriander or flat leaf parsley, 3-4 tbsp milk plus extra for brushing.

Heat oven to 200c/gas mark 6. Grease baking sheet with butter.

Put pumpkin in saucepan & just cover with water, bring to boil & simmer for 10 mins, drain & mash & leave to cool. Place flour, baking powder & butter in bowl. Using your fingertips rub together until it looks like breadcrumbs. Using a knife, mix the mashed pumpkin, cheese & herbs with a little milk to make a dough. Sprinkle a little flour on work surface & gently knead the dough for 30 secs. Form the dough into a ball & roll out to 3cm thick with a cutter. Cut scones & place on baking sheet a little apart, roll up spare bits of dough & cut out  & brush tops with milk. Bake in oven for 10-12mins until risen & golden. Cool on wire rack.

All recipes are from village resident, Richard Childs.

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Post Office Service Remains Throughout November

It has just been confirmed by Jacqui Sewell that the Post Office Outreach service which visits Broadwindsor’s Comrades Hall on Tuesday and Fridays will remain open on both days throughout the November Lockdown.

The Post Office service comes from Crewkerne and opens at 10am.  It provides an essential service for many residents. Please remember to wear your mask, use the hand sanitiser and register your name at the entrance.  The Comrades Hall has a large Car Park & lots of space for socially distanced waiting in the Main Hall before you use the Post Office in the Servery.

*Comrades Hall 100 Club*

Please note that Tuesday 3rd is the only opportunity you will have to pay your subscription!
If you are unable to attend, please put your money through Joyce or Sally’s letterbox (marked with your name of course).

Alison still drops off her eggs for sale 🙂

Raffle tickets at £1 each will be on sale from Friday 6th November for the Comrades Hall Christmas Raffle on Friday 18th December. All proceeds go towards the refurbishment of the Comrades Hall & Bernards’ Place.  Please contact Jacqui on 01308 867145 if you are able to donate any raffle prizes or drop them off at Krumbs, High Street, Broadwindsor.

Help! Most Fridays now have volunteer cover for the remainder of this year but if you are able to help on a Tuesday morning, please speak with Jacqui.

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R.I.P. James Bond

His family have announced that Sean Connery, the Scottish actor, best known for his portrayal of James Bond, and appeared in seven of the 007 thrillers died peacefully in his sleep. He was always top of the polls for being the best actor to have played the character.

He won many awards over his career: BAFTAs, Golden Globes, a Tony, an Oscar in 1988 for his role as the Irish policeman in ‘The Untouchables’; he was the recipient of the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award when he retired in 2006 – presented by his Indiana Jones co-star and friend, Harrison Ford.

Popular? Sean Connery was polled in a 2004 The Sunday Herald as “The Greatest Living Scot” and in a 2011 EuroMillions survey as “Scotland’s Greatest Living National Treasure“. He was voted by People magazine as both the “Sexiest Man Alive” in 1989 and the “Sexiest Man of the Century” in 1999.

He was knighted by the Queen at Holyrood Palace in 2000 for his services to film drama.

He celebrated his 90th birthday in August.  From his home in the Bahamas, he remained a fervent supporter of independence for Scotland.  Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said  “Our nation today mourns one of her best loved sons.“

Read his full obituary HERE.

R.I.P. Sir Sean Connery.

Happy Hallowe’en From Broadwindsor House

The residents and staff at Broadwindsor House have had lots of fun this week baking cupcakes ready to decorate for today’s spooky festivities.


BW House - Halloween

There has been a lot of laughter and today they have already been dancing using photo props and winning prizes with a ‘Pass the Pumpkin’ game.

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Trough In Bernards’ Place Fully Planted Up

As they promised, Chairman of the Comrades Hall, David Leader with Ruth Stevens and Morgan Napier topped up the trough to bring some spring colour to the square and Bernards’ Place in 2021.

Bernards' Place Bulbs

120 bulbs of an array of tulips and daffodils were planted in and at the front of the trough.  David Leader commented “Massive thanks to Morgan Napier and Ruth Stevens.”

We look forward to seeing them in the Spring!

Photo Credit: David Leader 🙂

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