Tag: #DorsetLife

Bull In Field – Gate Is Closed

A message from our local farmers 🙂

We have some younger animals in the lower fields at Lewesdon and the Angus bull, which is up in the higher fields, is desperately trying to get with them as he has done his business with his older girls.

The gate connecting the two groups has been pushed open by him a couple of times or left open unwittingly by walkers. We have put a chain and lock on it and ask if people could use the pedestrian gate in the east corner of the field if they are unable to climb over.

The ramifications of a big bull on young heifers is not a good outcome so hopefully people understand this temporary measure until the grass grows and we can move him elsewhere.

Many thanks,
The Frampton’s.


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Quiz – Sunday, 7th August, 6pm – The White Lion

A Quiz night with a cash prize for the winning team!  Proving to be popular – Booking essential!

  • £3 per person (CASH ONLY)
  • Maximum of 4 persons per team.
  • CASH PRIZE!

A fun way to end your weekend 🙂

Please speak to Kate when in the pub or telephone: 01308 867070.

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Editor’s Facebook Hacked

On July 6th, the Editor’s personal Facebook page was hacked.  The incident has been reported to the police due to the seriousness of the event. Consequently, nothing can be published to Broadwindsor’s Facebook page and, at the time of publishing, it is not known at this time whether the matter can be resolved nor how long this will take.  I can only apologise for the inconvenience this may cause some people.

Local news and information continues to be published direct to the website, Broadwindsor.org, on Twitter and more will be appearing on Broadwindsor’s Instagram account. Please forward your news and events to info@broadwindsor.org.

Thank you for your support.

~ Wendy Shields, Editor.

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Quiz – Sunday, 17th July, 6pm – The White Lion

An opportunity for you to support our village community pub on Sunday, 17th July at 6pm…

A Quiz night with a cash prize for the winning team!  Proving to be popular – Booking essential!

  • £3 per person (CASH ONLY)
  • Maximum of 4 persons per team.
  • CASH PRIZE!

A fun way to end your weekend 🙂

Please speak to Kate when in the pub or telephone: 01308 867070.

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Quiz At The White Lion – Sunday, 26th June, 6pm

An opportunity for you to support our village community pub this Sunday, 26th June at 6pm…

A Quiz night with a cash prize for the winning team!  Booking essential!

  • £3 per person (CASH ONLY)
  • Maximum of 4 persons per team.
  • CASH PRIZE!

Raising funds to pay for a cleaner! A fun way to end your weekend 🙂

Please speak to Kate when in the pub or telephone: 01308 867070.

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Cleaners Needed At The White Lion

We’re all impressed with how Kate, Chloe and Louise are running the White Lion 🙂

At the very first meeting in the Hall, it was stated that volunteers would be required – now is your opportunity to help…

They need as many as possible to create a fortnightly rota. Six people have signed up so far at the time of publishing.

The job entails general cleaning as required:

  • Bar & Hall floors
  • Ladies & Gents toilets

It takes two people two hours. Helpers are needed:

  • Tuesday – Friday, before 6pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, before 11am

If you feel that you can help – please leave your details with Lynne or John Staff – 01308 868584.

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Food Starts At The White Lion Tonight, Thursday, 9th June

The kitchen is open and the oven is ON!
Kate’s doing her home-made pies and puddings starting tonight, Thursday, 9th and delicious roasts this coming on Sunday, 12th.
It’s bookings only at the moment, while they get the hang of things, but they’d love to see you.
Choose from:
  • Steak and Ale pie £11
  • Chicken pie £10
  • A Veggie pie of Cheese and Leek £8

The Desserts offered will be:

  • Cheesecake £6.50
  • Sticky Toffee Pudding £6.50
  • Eton Mess £5.50

Gluten-free options will be available but you need to request these at the time of booking.

This Sunday, you can choose from te following roasts:
  • Beef £13.00
  • Chicken £12.50
  • A Nut Roast £11.00

Again, bookings only. You can book in either in person at the pub or by calling 01308 867070.

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Change Of Date For Sidmouth Trip

Due to popular demand, the date of the Sidmouth trip for their Folk Festival has been put one day forward to Sunday, 31st July.

All as before:

  • 9.30am: Depart from the White Lion, Broadwindsor.
  • 9.35am: Brief stop to pick up Drimpton residents.
  • 10.00pm: Depart Sidmouth to return back.

Cost is £12.00 per person, payable at time of booking. All are welcome but there are only 35 seats available – so don’t miss out!

Bookings can be taken directly by Kate, Chloe & Louise at the White Lion or by contacting John or Lynne Staff on 01308 868584.

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Platinum Jubilee Fun Day A Success – Picnic Inside Today

Chairman of Broadwindsor Fun Group, Adrian Gray, his family and friends unwind at The White Lion after a successful Platinum Jubilee Fun Day.  Photographs will be uploaded later. Remember to tag your photos #BWFunDay.

The floral and memorabilia display is still on at the church.

We were blessed with dry weather 🙂 Today, however looks quite different… Today’s Platinum Jubilee Picnic at 1pm will now be held INSIDE the Comrades Hall and the Silver Lining band will perform on the stage.


Enjoy your afternoon!

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Dorset Designers

The Editor would like to express their thanks to Jacqui & Dawn at Dorset Designers for their sponsorship in the form of Broadwindsor.org‘s colourful banner on display this celebratory weekend 🙂

Jacqui, as many will now know, led the spectacular Bunting Project for the Platinum Jubilee which decorates all around our village and Bernards’ Place, inside the Comrades Hall and the White Lion too!

Dorset Designers have been making unique Machine Embroidery Gifts for more than 10 years. Some lovely examples are shown  below. To discuss please contact: dawn519@sky.com or jacquisewell@me.com.

Thank you Dorset Designers 🙂

Enjoy your weekend!

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