Tag: #Dorset

Take Part In Star Count 2022

The New Moon is on Wednesday, 2nd March which means the skies are dark and, when clear, the stars and constellations are much easier to see.

The best way to see how many stars we can all see in the sky is… to count them! We are very fortunate where we live when it comes to light polloution. The Countryside Charity are asking people from all across the country to become ‘citizen scientists’ and look heavenwards for one night. Join in by choosing a clear night from tonight, 26th February to 6th March 2022 and become a stargazer. It’s happening now – don’t miss out!

With brilliant support from the British Astronomical Association, they want you to look up at the constellation Orion and let them know how many stars you can count. Don’t worry: they’re giving you plenty of support on how to do this – click HERE. Once you’ve done your star-spotting, use their simple online form (click HERE) to quickly and easily send them your count – and then they get busy with the number-crunching.

Your results from Star Count will help them make a map of where star-spotters are enjoying deep, dark skies. By showing on a map where light pollution is most serious, they can then work with local councils and others to decide what to do about it.

Better still, Star Count is also a great way to switch off from the distractions of daily life and reconnect with nature. Look up at the cosmos and… breathe 🙂

Sign Up & Submit Your Star Count HERE.

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#NoWarPlease

As Russia launches a three-pronged invasion of Ukraine, targeting Kyiv, attacking the second-largest city Kharkov, and bringing in troops from Crimea – our thoughts and prayers go out to all the innocent citizens involved.
As a humanitarian and to show some solidarity with the people of Ukraine, please could you share/retweet this image with the hashtag #NoWarPlease
Thank you.

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BFG Quiz Night – Saturday, 26th March, 7.30pm

Raising funds for the Jubilee celebrations in June, Broadwindsor Fun Group (BFG) are hosting a Quiz Night at the Comrades Hall on Saturday, 26th March at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm.

Vice Chairman, Martin Burt will be the Quizmaster and there will be prizes for the winning team.

The Quiz will comprise of a total of 8 rounds,  which will include a picture round and a brainteaser round.

As the Comrades Arms will be open upstairs, you are welcome to bring your own refreshments to the event 🙂

Entry is £3 per person and there is a 6 person limit to form a team. Put the date in your diary!

To reserve a table or if  you have any enquiries, please contact: bwfunday20@gmail.com.

Broadwindsor Fun Group still need stewards for the opening parade and helpers for their childrens’ activities on Saturday, 4th June.  This includes face painting and art/craft activities.  If you think you may be able to help/cover a shift between 9.30am- 2pm – please get in touch: bwfunday20@gmail.com .

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Taoist Yoga/Yin Yoga,  Saturday, 5th March

Taoist Yoga/Yin Yoga classes begin at the Comrades Hall on Saturday, 5th March from 10.30am -11.45am

Village resident, Leon Lord already successfully runs Pilates, Qigong, Wing Chun Kung Fu and Personal Fitness classes in the village and surrounding areas. He now offers Taoist/Yin Yoga classes.

What is Yin yoga?

Yin yoga uses passive, longer-held poses to work deeply into the body. Targeting the deep tissue of the body, our connective tissues – ligaments, joints, tendons and the deep fascia networks of the body.
The reason it is called Taoist or Yin Yoga is because the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine is applied to it. That’s the same theory behind Acupuncture, Qigong, Tai Chi and more.
Yin yoga improves the energy flow within the body, enhancing the flow of Chi in the organs. This encourages us to have healthy, balanced organs as well as healthy muscles. There are also emotional and mental health benefits.

What Can You Expect?

Leon’s Yin yoga class will consist of a series of passive floor postures that you will hold for up to 5 minutes and sometimes longer with the use of breath and mindful connection.
Blocks and bolsters are used regularly to help relax in to the stretches, he will provide these in class.
At the end of the sessions there will be around 10mins of mindful meditation.

Spaces are limited! To book – Click HERE.

To make further enquiries or book – please contact Leon:

 

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Tikka Trak Tonight – 4-8pm

Visiting Broadwindsor village tonight and parking in the bay outside the primary school, Tikka Trak‘s mobile Indian Street Food van will be there.

Pre-orders can be made up until 3pm on 07843 199 781

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Wear Your Mask At The White Lion Tonight

Due to an increase of positive Covid cases in the village, the committee have requested that those coming to this evening’s open viewing at The White Lion please wear a facemask in the interests of everybody’s safety.

The White Lion will be open from 6pm – 8pm.

Read the latest news HERE.

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Broadwindsor Film Club – Friday, 18th March

Broadwindsor Community Film Club will be showing King Richard (12) at the Comrades Hall on Friday, 18th March at 7.30pm.

Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and starring Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Jon Bernthal, Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton.                            

Armed with a clear vision and a brazen 78-page plan, Richard Williams is determined to write his daughters, Venus and Serena, into history.  Training on Compton, California’s neglected tennis courts – rain or shine – the girls are shaped by their father’s unyielding commitment and their mother’s balanced perspective and keen intuition, defying the seemingly insurmountable odds and prevailing expectations laid before them.
Based on the true story that will inspire the world, “King Richard” follows the uplifting journey of a family whose unwavering resolve and unconditional belief ultimately delivers two of the world’s greatest sport legends.

  • Film Club members – Free entry
  • Guests – £4
  • Refreshments available, including a bar.
  • Please wear your mask when moving around the hall.
  • Seats MUST be booked in advance by contacting:
    Emma Myers – broadwindsorem@gmail.com or
    Margaret Wing – 01308 867252

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Twosday – 22.02.2022

Today is Tuesday, being called Twosday because of the date.

22.02.2022 is both a palindrome (reads the same forwards and backwards) and a ambigram (on a calculator it reads the same upside down). More twos to be seen at twenty two minutes and 22 seconds past ten this evening: 22:22:22

The date is unqique in that it last happened once before, more than a thousand years ago on 11.01.1011.  There will never be a 33.03.3033 as there is not month with 33 days in it.

The palindome has only happened twice before on 1.11.11 and 11.11.11. The next one will occur in 11 years, as Threesday – 3.3.33.

In 100 years, there will be a 22.2.22. There will also be the 22.2.2222, but that will fall on a Friday.

Across the world, Twosday is a lighthearted date and one to be celebrated as its next occurrence won’t be until the next millennium.

In numerology, the 222 sequence of numbers are often referred to as Angel Numbers. Also, the number 2 in numerology references the energy of duality, partnership, relationship and balance. The key lessons when dealing with the number 2 are generally centered around compromise, acceptance, compassion, cooperation and harmony.

Today is also World Thinking Day…

Celebrated since 1926, World Thinking Day is a day of international friendship. It is an opportunity to speak out on issues that affect young women and fundraise for 10 million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 150 countries.

Enjoy your day 🙂

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The Winning Slogan Is…

“Where Community Matters“

Submitted by Lynne Staff, of Drimpton Road, Broadwindsor receiving 29.6% of the 2,768 votes cast.

2nd with 24.6% – Where Good Things Happen

3rd with 23% – Where Community Thrives

4th with 18.6% – White Lion Preservation Society

Others – 4.2%

Lynne’s slogan will be printed on the front of T-shirts being printed with The White Lion logo on the back.

Proceeds from the sale of the T-shirts will go to the Save The White Lion fund.

Congratulations to Lynne, who will receive a free T-shirt once they are printed and many thanks to everybody who took the time to vote.

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The White Lion Open Evening – Wednesday, 23rd February

You are invited to an Open evening at The White Lion pub on Wednesday, 23rd February at 6pm – 8pm 🙂

Work has been going on all week since the tenancy was signed and you are being invited to see what progress has been made, what the plans are and to ask any questions of attending committee members.

 

Light refreshments will be served but no alcohol at this time.

Read the latest news HERE.

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