Tag: #Dorset

Palmers Copper Ale is Back at The White Lion

Vikki and Spike at The White Lion in Broadwindsor listen to their customers 🙂
They have reinstated Palmers Copper Ale replacing the IPA, due to popular demand. This now sits alongside the Palmer’s other Real Ale, Dorset Gold.

From September 9th the pub will be open:

  • WEDNESDAYS – 6pm – 10pm
    Food served: 6pm – 9pm
  • THURSDAYS – 6pm – 10pm
    Food served: 6pm – 9pm
  • FRIDAYS – 6pm – 10pm
    Food served: 6pm – 9pm
  • SATURDAYS – 3pm – 10pm
    Food served: 6pm – 9pm
  • SUNDAYS – 12noon – 5pm
    Sunday Roast served: 12noon – 3pm

The White Lion, BroadwindsorBooking is always advisable as due to Government’s Guidelines and Restrictions, fewer tables are available.  Vikki’s delicious meals are very popular indeed. Sorry! There are no tables available for this weekend’s Sunday lunch.

To avoid disappointment, please book: Call (01308) 867070 or email: info@whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk

Vikki and Spike thank all their customers , regular and new for their ongoing support in these challenging times.

#Broadwindsor,#Dorset,#WhiteLionBroadwindsor,#SupportYourLocal,#Palmers,#Copper,#DorsetGold,#SundayLunch,#BookNow,#EatAndEnjoy,#SocialDistancing,#StaySafe

 

Broadwindsor Girl Guide Rescues Sister From West Bay Harbour

Broadwindsor would really like to give praise to a young Girl Guide who on Saturday, 29th 2020 August rescued her sister after she fell off the slipway at West Bay and into the harbour.

The 2 girls had wandered from the pier, where they were crabbing with their family to fill their bucket with water. On doing so the younger girl slipped and fell into the harbour.  She was unable to touch the bottom and also unable to reach to get up out of the water. Her sister, Eleanor (from 1st Broadwindsor Guides) called for help and proceeded to try and get her sister out of the water. Eleanor said “It was scary because my sister went under a few times but I knew that I had to try and pull her up out of the water or she could drown.”  Thankfully Eleanor was able to pull her younger sister to safety by the time her family arrived to help.

Emma House (Leader 1st Broadwindsor Guides) said ‘ I am incredibly proud of Ellie’s quick thinking, accidents happen and if she had not remained calm it could have been a different story’

🙂 Well done Eleanor! You should be very proud! 🙂

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

#Broadwindsor,#1stBroadwindsorGuides,#WestDorset,#Dorset,#GirlGuiding,#Rescue,#WestBay,#Crabbing,#2020,#SocialDistancing,#StaySafe

T-Levels

The following information is taken from the Government’s website:

T Levels are new courses coming in September 2020, which will follow GCSEs and will be equivalent to 3 A levels. These 2-year courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for work.

T Levels will offer students a mixture of classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience during an industry placement of at least 315 hours (approximately 45 days). They will provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door into skilled employment, further study or a higher apprenticeship.

Students will be able to take a T Level in the following subject areas:

  • accounting
  • agriculture, land management and production
  • animal care and management
  • building services engineering for construction
  • catering
  • craft and design
  • design and development for engineering and manufacturing
  • design, surveying and planning for construction
  • digital business services
  • digital production, design and development
  • digital support and services

The first 3 T Levels will be available at selected colleges*, schools and other providers across England in September 2020.
A further 7 T Levels will be available in September 2021 with the remaining courses starting in either 2022 or 2023.
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*Exeter College are starting this month offering Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction and from September 2021 Yeovil College will commence their transition programme offering:

  • Digital Business Services
  • Digital Production, Design and Development
  • Digital Support Services
  • Education and Childcare
  • Health
  • Healthcare Science
  • Science

Employer or Student —  learn more HERE.

#Broadwindsor,#Dorset,#College,#TLevels,#Education,#ALevels,#YeovilCollege,#Work,#Experience,#Students,#2020,#StaySafe

 

 

 

 

Some Disabilities Are Hidden & Not Immediately Obvious

Hidden disabilities don’t have physical signs and include learning difficulties, mental health as well as mobility, speech, visual or hearing impairments. They can also include asthma, COPD, and other lung conditions as well as chronic illnesses such as renal failure, diabetes, and sleep disorders when those diseases significantly impact day-to-day life.
Living with these conditions can make daily life more demanding for many people. They affect each person in different ways and can be painful, exhausting, and isolating. Without visible evidence of the hidden disability, it is frequently difficult for others to acknowledge the challenges faced and as a consequence, sympathy and understanding can often be in short supply.

There is no qualifying list of hidden disabilities. If you have a hidden disability and feel that you would benefit from wearing a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower product, please do and click the link further down the page. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower does not entitle you to anything other than that you have a hidden disability and that you may need some assistance, help or a little more time. It is NOT a pass to be fast-tracked nor for any other benefit.

The Sunflower Lanyard Scheme® launched at London Gatwick Airport in May 2016 in order to identify passengers with a hidden disability who may need additional help while travelling. Following its success, the scheme was rolled out across all major UK airports over the following two years. By the end of 2018 UK Rail providers had become members of the scheme and trials were in place at NHS trusts and independent GP surgeries and at major UK supermarkets. Cinemas and visitor attractions throughout the UK in launched the scheme in 2019.  Also last year, M&S was the first UK supermarket to roll out the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard in all their UK stores; Sainsbury’s and Argos launched throughout their UK stores; and Tesco launched in all of their stores in the UK and Ireland. Hospitals, insurance companies, shopping centres, sports venues, and arenas all joined across the UK and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower online store opened up to the general public.
So far this year, Nationwide is trialling the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower becoming the first financial institution to join the scheme and Chelsea Football Club have launched the scheme.

Sunflower HD_logoGet your Sunflower Lanyard and other products HERE. These include a Face Covering Exempt Card.

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is part of Tabbers Limited, a private company based in the UK.

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Products are strictly not for resale by individuals, businesses or organisations – they are intended to be donated to your customers free of charge. If you are a registered charity, please contact them by emailing join@hiddendisabilitiesstore.com to discuss reselling the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower products so that any revenue you make from doing this benefits your charity.

Official products are only available from their website as well as from charities who are members of the scheme and who have been authorised to sell the product. These charities will display an official badge and will be selling official Hidden Disabilities Sunflower products. They do not sell any Hidden Disabilities Sunflower product on eBay or Amazon. Hidden Disabilities Sunflower products being sold on these platforms are being resold at inflated prices or are counterfeit or copycat versions which can be misleading, cause confusion by not being recognised quickly by members of the scheme and may mean wearers are not helped as intended.

#Broadwindsor,#WeatDorset,#Dorset,#HiddenDisabilities,#SunflowerLanyardScheme,#ChelseaFC,#SocialDistancing,#BeKind,#StaySafe

Broadwindsor Fun Group Seek Officers

Broadwindsor Fun Group are holding an Extraordinary General Meeting on Thursday, October 1st 2020 at 7pm in the Comrades Hall. This is an Open meeting and interested parties from Broadwindsor and Hursey are invited to attend.

However, due to Government Covid-19 restrictions and social distancing, there will be a limit of 30 attendees.
Current members who are couples have been respectfully requested to send only one to represent them allowing space for others to attend.  On this occasion, anyone wishing to go along MUST register their interest to bwfunday20@gmail.com so that numbers can be monitored.
For those unable to, who have constructive comments and/or ideas are asked to please submit them to the Fun Group email so they can be addressed at the meeting.

The Broadwindsor Fun Group formed last year following the dissolution of what was known in the village as the Jubilee Group, to continue the annual Fun Day with its Scarecrow competition in June each year and hold fun, fundraising events throughout the year to make it all happen.  Although the entertainment and events for 2020 were all in place  – everything had to be cancelled.

Saturday, June 12th 2021 is the date planned for Broadwindsor Fun Day next year.

At the meeting on October 1st, the positions of Chairman and Vice-chairman are to be elected, who’s first duties will involve discussion and agreement to form a Constitution describing the Group’s purpose and to define the duties and responsibilities of the elected officers and members in a clear and concise manner. The template for next year’s events are in place and the accounts have been audited.

All annual events require planning, active support and participation to make it a success – Broadwindsor Fun Group is counting on you! Please contact: bwfunday20@gmail.com.

#Broadwindsor,#BroadwindsorFunGroup,#BFG,#Dorset,#ScarecrowCompetition,#EGM,#Chairman,#ViceChairman,#Fun,#FunDay,#SocialDistancing,#StaySafe

 

Yarn Barton Centre in Beaminster Open

The Yarn Barton Centre in Beaminster reopened today and will be operating 10am – 12.30pm Monday – Saturday.
It is totally manned by volunteers and provides a wide variety of services helping both residents and visitors to the area.

  • Collect Food & Recycling boxes.
  • Printing, photocopying & laminating: A3 and A4, Colour and B&W.
  • FREE drop-in computer access with Superfast Broadband & WiFi.
  • FREE Internet & computer help sessions on Wednesdays 10am – 12pm.
  • Local Transport information, bus and train timetables.
  • Food Bank collection point.
  • OS Maps & Beaminster Town map.
  • Purchase tickets for local events (when things are happening again!)
  • Operates as Beaminster Festival Box Office.
  • Purchase Car Parking permits.
  • Beaminster Clubs and Societies information.
  • Book Sale and/or Exchange
  • Local accommodation and self-catering information.
  • Tourist information.
  • Gallery of work by local artists.
  • Greeting card sales.
  • Poster Display: Events, charities and Community information.

The Citizens Advice Bureau no longer has their Thursday session but Bridport CAB can be contacted on: 01308 456594 or advice@bridport-cab.org.uk

#Broadwindsor ##Beaminster #WestDorset #Dorset #Community #Services #CAB #Free #Volunteers #SocialDistancing #StaySafe

Clothes Banks By School Empty & Ready For More

The two big clothes banks located just outside the school gates have just been emptied after being full for over a week.  The P.T.A. did receive lots of messages and thanks to everyone for their patience.
Village resident, Hazel Catton stated that they usually are emptied every two weeks and as she lives around the corner, usually notices if they should fill up before then.  Any queries, please message her through Facebook.
Deposits can be made at any time.  All of the clothes donated raise vital funds to help support our village school.

Thank you for all donations so far – please keep them coming!

#Broadwindsor #BroadwindsorSchool #PTA #WestDorset #Dorset #Recycling #ClothesBank #StaySafe

Plan Your Macmillan Coffee Morning – Friday, September 25th

The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest fundraising event in partnership with M&S and sponsored by Zalando, Nescafe and Betty Crocker.
The official date for Coffee Morning is Friday 25 September, but you can hold yours whenever you like. Small or big, tea or coffee, socially distanced or virtual – Coffee Morning is what you make it. Last year the amount raised was £27,461,814.00.

Once you’ve signed up, they’ll send you a free fundraising kit with a ‘How to’ guide, Bunting, Recipes, Cake Flags, a Tablecloth, Balloons and more!

Sign Up to Host your socially distanced Coffee Morning HERE.

At Macmillan, they speak to people with cancer every day. They have heard loud and clear how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting them. People aren’t getting the timely support they need, and vital appointments are being postponed, cancelled or changed. They are aware of the emotional impact of the outbreak is taking its toll on people who are already struggling.
You can join their campaign HERE to stop cancer becoming The Forgotten ‘C’?

Please address any enquiries to: coffee@macmillan.org.uk
or telephone: 0330 102 7810

(Macmillan Cancer Support is a registered charity in England & Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F.)

#Broadwindsor #Dorset #Macmillan #CancerSupport #CoffeeMorning #Charity #Zalando #Nescafe #BettyCrocker #Coffee #Bake #EatCake #SocialDistancing #StaySafe

 

 

Improved Y6 Bus Timetable Starts Next Week

Somerset Buses have improved their Y6, Yeovil to Bridport service and it comes into effect next week until further notice.

Travelling to Bridport:

You can now leave Broadwindsor village at 9.42am and at 5.27pm to travel to Bridport.
There is only one bus returning from Bridport at 12.50pm from the Hospital or at 12.56pm from West Street (Nationwide) which gets you back into Broadwindsor for 1.29pm and continues onto Crewkerne and Yeovil.

Travelling to Crewkerne and Yeovil:

Alternatively, you can leave Broadwindsor at 1.29pm to travel to Crewkerne (arr. 1.50pm) or Yeovil (arr. 2.15pm).
The return journey departs Yeovil at 4.35pm, Crewkerne at 5.05pm and arrives into Broadwindsor at 5.27pm.

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Broadwindsor Community Stores Serves You Online

Our wonderful Community shop now have their Click and Collect operation up and running  successfully with orders from in and around the village.  For those less familiar with shopping online, they have produced a marvellous step by step guide on how to use their facility.

Look out for their special promotion later next month 👀

#Broadwindsor #BroadwindsorCommunityStores #WestDorset #Dorset #VillageShop #Community #Volunteers #ExcellentService #ClickAndCollect #SocialDistancing #WearYourMask #StaySafe