Tag: #Dorset

Draconids & Orionids Meteor Showers This Month

Named after Draco, the dragon constellation, the Draconid meteor shower is at its peak tonight and tomorrow evening.  Rather than wait until the wee small hours of the night, the Draconids are best seen in the evening, after nightfall, looking North. You do have to be patient as there are only about 5 per hour.

OrionFar more illuminating are the Orionids which have already begun but reach their peak on 20th/21st October. The meteors from the Orionids are dust and debris left behind by Halley’s Comet. Orion is a relatively easy constellation to find in our autumn and winter skies – it is in the Southeast at early evening and bright and high in the South by mid-to-late evening. It is also easily recognisable by the three bright stars that form the “belt of Orion,” The meteor shower appears to come from the constellation of Orion but they can be seen in the sky from all directions, without the need for binoculars or a telescope. The Moon will just be in the first quarter so the bright shower will be clearer to see. The Orionids are one of the most reliable meteor showers each year. One can usually see about 25 per hour.
All, of course, is weather dependant!

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Tunnel Road Closed At Night Oct 14th – 16th

Part of the A3066 Tunnel Road by Beaminster is to close for three nights to allow power company SSE to replace old light fittings with new LED fittings.  SSE is one of the trading names of OVO Electricity Ltd

It will be shut on both sides of the tunnel, closed between 7pm and 7am on Wednesday, October 14 until Friday, October 16.

Dorset Council’s Travel Dorset website has published the official diversion route online, which will take approximately 1hr 5mins to follow the 42.2 mile route.

1 W Dibberford Farm Cottages, Beaminster DT8 3HD, UK
      68.0 km. About 1 hour 5 mins (1 hour 11 mins in current traffic)
 1. Head north-west on A3066
5.2 km
2. Turn right onto A356
23.5 km
3. Turn right onto Dorchester Rd/A37

Continue to follow A37
5.6 km
4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A37
2.0 km
5. At Monkeys Jump Roundabout, take the 4th exit onto A35
20.6 km
6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Sea Rd N/A3066

Continue to follow A3066
1.9 km
7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Beaminster Rd/A3066

Continue to follow A3066
8.0 km
8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tunnel Rd/A3066
1.3 km
Hewstock Farm Cottage/Tunnel Rd, Beaminster DT8 3HB, UK
   Map data ©2020
road closedObviously, residents and locals will know of alternative, shorter but unofficial routes that they can take to avoid the road closure. These roads are not suitable for HGVs and should be avoided if using larger machinery.  Drive safe!
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The Green Homes Grant Scheme For Home Owners

The Green Homes Grant scheme, first promised in July, is now live. It can provide a significant amount of cash for home improvements such as insulation, double glazing and heating controls, which should improve a home’s energy efficiency, and its value.

How Much? Vouchers will cover two-thirds of the cost of eligible improvements, up to a maximum government contribution of £5,000.

If you, or someone in your household, receive certain benefits you may be eligible for a voucher covering 100% of the cost of the improvements. The maximum value of the voucher is £10,000.

You must redeem the voucher and ensure improvements are completed by 31 March 2021.

Are you eligible?  You may be eligible if you live in England and:

  • You own your own home (including long-leaseholders and shared ownership).
  • You own your own park home on a residential site (including Gypsy and Traveller sites).
  • You are a residential landlord in the private or social rented sector (including local authorities and housing associations).

You cannot get the Green Homes Grant for newly built homes which have not been previously occupied.

  • To read all the Government Guidelines – Click HERE.
  • Check your eligibility HERE.

Check you’re eligible for a Green Homes Grant before applying.

To Apply: you’ll need:

  • the name and date of birth of the property owner or owners
  • the name and date of birth of anyone living in the property who is receiving benefits
  • a quote for the work from a TrustMark-registered tradesperson
  • the TrustMark licence number of your chosen tradesperson

Please read through all the details before applying HERE.

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Broadwindsor Group Parish Council – Online Meeting Monday 12th October

Broadwindsor Group Parish Council are meeting online using the Zoom platform at 7.30pm on Monday 12 October 2020.
All are welcome to attend.

The full agenda is available to download HERE.

The meeting can be accessed HERE.
The Meeting ID: 820 9569 3135
Zoom is Free! – Sign Up and get it HERE.

There is a vacancy for Burstock Ward.

Residents are then invited to give their views and ask questions of the Parish Council on issues on this Agenda. (There is the opportunity for Public Participation towards the end of the meeting)
Reports are to be expected from Councillor Simon Christopher (Dorset Council) and Dorset Police.  Broadwindsor.org will be making a presentation too.

Councillors will deliver their updates on their response to Coronavirus (Covid-19) and how they are supporting our vulnerable residents.

Following the Correspondence (our Community Stores are requesting support to purchase an Outdoor Customer Shelter) and Accounts, there are no new Planning Applications received this month but there are two results:

  • WD/D/20/001368, 16 Trusthams, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QB: Approved
  • WD/D/20/000706, Blackdown House, Coombe Water Lane, Blackdown, DT8 3LE: Approved

There will be Reports from Blackdown Village Hall Committee and from Broadwindsor Cricket Club.  Support is to be confirmed for the future development of Comrades Hall and Bernards’ Place.

Several issues are addressed with the Highways Department:
a. Report from the Footpaths Officer
b. Verge Management in the Grouped Parish Area
c. Installation of Kissing Gates Update
d. Speed Indicator Device Update (SID)
e. Winter Salt Bins and Dumpy Bags
f. Hedgerow Removal Notice – Land North of B3162, Laymore, Winsham, Chard, TA20 4NT

After a Report from the Broadwindsor Group Parish Community Land Trust on the topic of Affordable Housing and after any Matters of Interest and Information that may arise, there is the Public Participation, where residents are invited to give their views and ask questions of the Parish Council on any outstanding issues on this Agenda or raise issues for future consideration.

At the very end of the meeting the FMR Trust will address the following:

  • To receive the Finance Report (Balance £3,672.07 as of 30 September 2020)
  • To approve payment of £226.00 for Broadwindsor Group Parish Council (Trust Administration)
  • To consider a grant for Broadwindsor Cricket Club (Support Purchase Cost of Site)

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The Festival Of The Future 13th – 15th October 2020

Dorset Council’s Festival of the Future is mostly aimed at people who live and work in Dorset. It will run over 3 days in October and each day will have a theme:

  • Day 1, Tuesday 13 October 2020: an opportunity to share learning
  • Day2, Wednesday 14 October 2020: showcase current work and projects
  • Day 3, Thursday 15 October 2020: think about future opportunities and technology

Each Festival of the Future session will last around 45 minutes and most sessions will be hosted through MS Teams. (You can up for Microsoft Teams HERE.  It’s free.)

There will be the following virtual environments:

  • Digital Learning Zone
  • Innovation Tent
  • Main Stage
  • Wellbeing & Creativity Tent
  • Tech Tent
  • Campfire Stories

You are invited to think Bestival or Glastonbury, but with more tea, future-gazing and LinkedIn profiles. Singing on stage is optional. Enjoy!

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Buy A Tree And More From The Woodland Trust

The Woodland Trust are all about trees. They are the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity registered in England and Wales (No. 294344)  and they have been planting and protecting woodland across the country since 1972.

Different trees have different purposes and needs. Choose your species according to the land you have and what you want from your trees. Click HERE to read their comprehensive advice.
As you’d expect, they offer a wide choice of trees for you to purchase: Click HERE to view their range – all with free delivery.
Read their A-Z guide to British trees from native species to naturalised and widely planted non-natives – Click  HERE.

Woodland Trust ShopTrees are not all that they sell you can:

  • Dedicate trees or woodland with personalised benches and posts to celebrate new babies, birthdays, memorials, weddings or any special occasion. Click HERE for more information.
  • Showcase trees every month of the year by buying their 2021 Calendar for only £9.99
  • Purchase books, toiletries, jewellery, stationary and more. Visit their online shop HERE.
  • Become a member, starting at £4/month and just £5/month for families – Join HERE.
  • Campaign with them – Click HERE to view their current campaigns.

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Saturday Breakfast Offer At Redlands Yard

Between 9am and 11 am on Saturday, 3rd October – it’s worth visiting the Stableyard Restaurant at Redlands Yard for breakfast.

Buy one large breakfast and get a second large breakfast half price, that’s only £5.95 for the second breakfast! That also includes toast and your Tea or Coffee! 

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

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Broadwindsor 1st Rainbows & Guides Talk To Phil & Holly on ITV

After their prominent feature in the Times newspaper earlier this week, Connie (Guide) & Elsie (Rainbow) appeared with their Dad, Martin Ballam on ITV’s This Morning promoting Dorset Falconry Park and their Project Lugger mission featuring the girls as the Youngest Falconers in the UK.

Dorset Falconry Park is at Lewell Mill Lane, Lewell, Dorchester, DT2 8AN.  For more information, you can visit their website HERE or email your enquiry to: enquiries@xtremefalconry.co.uk. You can also contact them by telephone: 01305 250710

The 6 minute video below was recorded on a mobile telephone (Apologies for the poor sound quality).  Well done Connie & Elsie & Dad!

 

Follow Broadwindsor Rainbows, Brownies and Guides on Facebook HERE.

1st Broadwindsor Rainbows1st Broadwindsor Rainbows – for girls aged 5-7 yrs.
Please contact Emma at 1stbroadwindsorrainbows@gmail.com
You can support/donate by shopping via easyfundraising – please click HERE.

2nd Broadwindsor Brownies2nd Broadwindsor Brownies – for girls aged 7-10 yrs.
Please contact Debbie at – debbie.boyer@zen.co.uk

 

1st Broadwindsor Guides – for girls aged 10-14 yrs.
Please contact Emma at emmahouse@btconnect.com

 

Broadwindsor RangersCOMING SOON!
West Dorset Rangers – for girls aged 14-18
Please contact Emma at emmahouse@btconnect.com

 

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The Bishops’ Kitchen – Oct 20

Two More Apple Recipes this month.

TOFFEE APPLE CAKE

3eggs, 200g sugar, 280ml vegetable oil, 2tsp vanilla extract, 375g plain flour, 1tsp salt, 1tsp bicarb of soda, 500g chopped and peeled apples, 120g chopped pecans.

Toffee sauce

125g butter, 60ml milk, 225g dark brown soft sugar, 1 pinch salt.

In bowl beat eggs until foamy, gradually add sugar, blend in oil & vanilla then add flour, salt, bicarb, then stir in apples & pecans. Spoon into a greased 25cm ring tin & cook for 1 hour 15mins at 180c/gas4 or until the cake tests done with skewer. Cool in tin for 10mins then place on serving plate.

For the toffee sauce combine all ingredients in a saucepan & boil for three mins stirring constantly then slowly drizzle over warm cake.

PLUM & APPLE COBBLER

The fruit

100g butter cubed, 100g golden caster sugar, 2 vanilla pods seeds scraped out, 700g firm plums, stoned & roughly chopped, 300g apples peeled cored & chopped, 1tsp cinnamon.

The Cobbler Dough

1 egg, 140g cold butter cut into cubes, 280g plain flour, 140g golden caster sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp baking powder, 2 tbsp demerara sugar.

For the fruit, put all the ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over a low heat, stirring until the butter has melted & the sugar has dissolved, simmer until a chunky fruit compote, set aside.

Rub the butter & flour until texture of breadcrumbs. Stir in caster sugar, cinnamon, baking powder & a large pinch of salt. Whisk the egg & milk & add to mixture & bring together to form a thick batter-like texture. Tip the compote into a baking dish & top with large spoonfuls of the cobbler mix, making sure there are a few gaps for the fruit to bubble through, then sprinkle with the demerara sugar. Bake for 35-40mins at 190c/gas 6 or until the topping is golden & cooked through. Remove from oven & leave to rest for 5 mins before serving.

All recipes are from village resident, Richard Childs.

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Winter Opening Hours At Bridport Recycling Centre

A reminder that from today (Thursday 1 October) the Household Recycling Centres (HRCs, or “the tip”) change to Winter opening hours – 10am to 4pm daily.

The Recycling Centre is located at Broomhills Nursery, West Bay Fields, Bridport, Dorset DT6 5LB.

There are van and trailer restrictions: Vans must have a valid permit or a hire agreement of a maximum of 3 days.
Vehicles that don’t require a permit can use a trailer, but the maximum trailer size is 1.2 metres wide and 1.8 metres long (approx. 6ft x 4ft).

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