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Voting Closes 23.59hrs Tomorrow, Sunday 20th February

Over 100 people have voted with 180 votes. With 21 suggestions to choose from, leading with 22.2%, at the time of publishing, is “Where Good Things Happen” followed closely by “White Lion Preservation Society” at 19.4%.

This could change by tomorrow when voting ends… Vote now!

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The White Lion Saved NEWS UPDATE #8

Community pub campaigners at Broadwindsor signed the tenancy agreement for the White Lion Inn this week.

It took effect on Monday, 14th February and means that the Palmers Brewery-owned pub will become a community pub now that almost £50,000 has been raised through public donations and grant funding.

White Lion management committee chairman David Leader said: ‘Signing the agreement is such a significant milestone in our quest to open up the pub again for the community. It’s great news.’

He also announced that the new manager of the White Lion will be Kate Staff, who will be supported in running the pub by her daughters, Chloe and Louise.

‘We’re very pleased to appoint Kate and her daughters and look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead.’

Kate, whose parents live locally and is well-known in the village for the imaginatively decorated cakes she creates for charity, said: ‘We are very excited to be part of this great project. We have family ties to Broadwindsor and have spent a considerable amount of time in the village over the last eight years and just love being here.
Our vision is to make The White Lion the hub of Broadwindsor, where people can come and feel at home, whether it be for food, drink or just a chat – everyone will be welcome.
As manager, I will be working alongside The White Lion Management Committee to make this a very successful venture. We look forward to making new friends and being a permanent part of this fantastic community.’

The pub, which is in the heart of the village, closed last summer after the tenants took over a pub in Somerset.
Unable to find a landlord to take The White Lion over, Palmers approached Broadwindsor Group Parish Council to see if the community would be interested in running it.
David Leader, who is the Parish Council’s vice-chairman, put together a group to explore the idea and then put it to the village at a public meeting.

A Crowdfunder appeal raised £34,760 with 337 supporters in 28 days. Further funding came from the parish council, Palmers, grants and other donations from the public. The money will be used to renovate the bar area, purchase kitchen equipment and supply working capital. It is hoped that the pub will be open in time for Easter.

The aim is to be modestly profitable but not for private profit. The White Lion will offer food and drink with an emphasis on local produce.  We will strive to create a warm, friendly atmosphere and want the pub to be a hub for the community to visit, meet in and carry out as many community activities as possible.

Locals are being invited to an open evening at the pub on Wednesday 23rd February, from 6-8pm, to look around the bar and hear about the refurbishment plans for a revitalised White Lion.

Said David Leader: ‘The local community and people further afield have been so supportive of the project. The response has been incredible. Locals have wholeheartedly embraced the idea of a community pub. There is still lots of work to be done but we’re looking forward to opening the doors and being able to welcome people inside The White Lion once again.’

Chris & Susannah Newall have left the White Lion Management committee which now comprises:

  • David Leader (Chair)
  • Elaine Leader
  • Graham Small (new)
  • Teri Small (new)
  • Sandra Burrows
  • Charles Ouin
  • Luke Pickering
  • Andrew Hookings
  • Margery Hookings
  • Fraser Hughes
  • Chris Edgerley
  • Rick Dyke
  • John Heyes (new).

SaveTheWhiteLion.Org

Congratulations Kate!

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Shop Manager Applications Extended To: Monday, 28th February.

Sadly, this position has not had the best response, so it has been decided to extend the closing date until Monday, 28th February 2022.

  • The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the store, managing and working alongside two part-time assistants and a team of volunteers.
  • You will be computer literate and possess excellent inter-personal skills.
  • You will be expected to demonstrate initiative, imagination and leadership to implement strategies to increase customer spend and shop profitability.
  • Relevant retail experience would be beneficial as would a liquor licence.
  • As manager you will work a 32 hour week, with early starts, weekend and Bank Holiday work involved.
  • If appointed, you will be expected to attend Committee Management meetings outside these hours.

A full job description, including remuneration, can be obtained by contacting Chairman of the Management Committee, Andrew Hookings:
By email: andrewhookings@yahoo.co.uk or
By telephone: 01308 867638.

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Broadwindsor Slogan Poll – Vote Now

There were over 20 entries submitted for the Broadwindsor Slogan – there were a couple of duplicates involving the White Lion, in which case the individual who submitted their entry first will win, should that slogan be selected.
The winning slogan will be printed on the front of a T-shirt with the White Lion‘s head on the back.  For more information, please click HERE.

Voting closes at 23.59hrs on Sunday, 20th February.

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Children’s Mental Health Week

This week is Children’s Mental Health Week (7th – 13th February 2022).

The Red Cross promote Kindness Teaching Resourses: Celebrate the power of kindness. Children and young people are encouraged to learn about and practise kind acts with our range of kindness resources. They will learn the importance of being kind to others as well as themselves. It also explores resilience as kindness can help us to cope with any challenges and changes.  They offer many free activity packs including:

  • 5-14 yrs. Kindness Activity Pack – includes activities around kindness, coping, recognising feelings and learning new skills.
  • 7-18 yrs. Tackling loneliness – Uses a range of mixed media resources to explore loneliness and how we can help people who feel lonely.
  • 5-11 yrs. The Snowman™ & Snowman Dog Kindness calendars. Children are encouraged to learn about and practise kindness this December with The Snowman™ and The Snowdog in our new kindness calendars.
  • 7-18 yrs. Wellbeing Activities – Managing Stress – Uses activities for young people and children to explore the resources they have to manage and understand stress.
  • 7-18 yrs. Summer of Kindness calendar. Quick activities to encourage simple acts of kindness, build resilience and cover topics such as mental wellbeing and loneliness that will help children and young prepare to go back to school.

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Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 25 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.

They provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. We also offer expert training and professional qualifications. They report:

  • 1 in 6 children and young people have a diagnosable mental health problem, and many continue to have these problems into adulthood.
  • 50% of those with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14.
  • 1 in 10 boys aged 5-19 with a mental health condition are excluded in some form from school.

Their free resources will help you take part in the week. All of the ideas can be adapted for use in school, for home-schooling, online lessons or independent learning.  Click HERE for more information.

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Broadwindsor Slogan – One Week Left To Suggest

You’ve until midday next Saturday, 12th February to submit your suggestion!

Please send to info@broadwindsor.org or paper submissions may be left at the village shop.

The poll will be launched on Sunday, 13th and will be open for one week.
Your votes decide 🙂

For more information – please click HERE.

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Save The White Lion NEWS UPDATE #7

The Save The White Lion crowdfunder has successfully achieved the target of £30,00 and stands at £33,490. The Crowdfunder campaign continues ’til Wednesday 9th February.

Chairman of the White Lion Management committee, David Leader has delivered the follwing statement:

“The fundraising has been simply incredible, to raise such a fantastic sum in such a short period of time clearly demonstrates that our community wants the White Lion back in the heart of our village. We are all acutely aware of the responsibility we have to make this work for everyone. We are all working tirelessly to create a welcoming pub for everyone.

The legal process of securing a tenancy is a bit like buying a house we have exchanged contracts and we now have to complete. There is still a bit of legal toing and froing to get through and then we should be there and the keys are ours.

The selection process for the pub manager and chef is going apace, candidates have prepared a meal for us so we can judge their culinary skills. We hope to complete this process shortly.

Once we have completed the legal process and have the keys we will start on the refurbishment and stocking the kitchen with the right equipment.

Our aim is to be open for Easter, I know there is many a slip between cup and lip, but that’s the target. 

As always we will keep you informed of developments, thank you very much for all your support – this will become truly a community pub run by the community.”

The Management committee comprises:

  • David Leader (Chair)
  • Elaine Leader
  • Susanna Newall
  • Chris Newall
  • Sandra Burrows
  • Charles Ouin
  • Luke Pickering
  • Andrew Hookings
  • Margery Hookings
  • Fraser Hughes
  • Chris Edgerley
  • Rick Dyke.

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Make A Valentine Heart – Saturday, 5th February

At the Gallery Of Makers in Redlands Yard on Saturday, 5th February 2022 from 10am-1pm (Other times are now available) – Make your own driftwood heart for VALENTINE’S DAY.

You are welcome as an individual or with a partner or friend.

The cost of the workshop is £50 – to produce one individual (wall hanging) heart, approximately 55cm square in size.

During the workshop you will be using hand/air tools, to nail/screw wood/materials to each other. Using templates to help shape, then picking/sorting your own choice of wood/or other materials to make your own driftwood art.

Please be aware – Participants will be standing at a workbench (set at approximately kitchen counter height. should you require a stool or chair, please inform us at point of booking.

Please note: The end time of workshop stated, is an estimation depending on how many participants attend. Each participant’s payment is for one driftwood item to be made.

Book your tickets HERE.

Please direct any queries to Clare Colby: hello@galleryofmakers.co.uk.

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Does Your Horse Cough?

Clare MacLeod MSc RNutr Independent Equine Nutritionist has issued this warning to TAKE ACTION if your horse is coughing:
If your horse has a cough – even if it’s just a couple as you start trotting – take action.
Horses can have significant lung inflammation before they cough, so once they actually cough, there is a problem.
Any persistent cough needs veterinary attention, since its cause needs to be determined. If the cough is due to a dust/forage allergy, your horse may need medication as well as an environment change, and nowadays more effective inhaled medication is available, compared to the oral medication used in the past.
If your horse has dust/forage allergies (RAO, or recurrent airway obstruction, which used to be called COPD):
  • 🐴 Consider the amount of turnout (ideally maximise) and ventilation in the stable
  • 🐴 Ensure dust-free stable bedding and clean out the stable (including any banks) daily (no deep litter). Clean the walls and ceiling of the stable regularly
  • 🐴 Consider the forage both in the stable and outside in the pasture. Soak hay for at least 10 minutes, totally submerged, or feed haylage
  • 🐴 Add water to dampen dust in bucket feed
  • 🐴 Consider an antioxidant-rich respiratory supporting supplement

Never ignore a cough!

Photo: ‘Enzo‘, Natalie Frampton.

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Broadwindsor… What’s Your Slogan?

T-shirts are to be printed for sale to villagers and visitors in Broadwindsor.  The logo of The White Lion will be printed on the back and a slogan will be printed on the front.  What slogan? You suggest and you decide!

“Broadwindsor… ” using no more than four words.

Please submit your slogans to info@broadwindsor.org or you may leave them in the What’s Your Slogan box at Broadwindsor Community Stores.

Closing date for suggestions is Saturday, 12th February. 

Design for the back of the T-shirts

Broadwindsor.org will launch a poll featuring the short listed slogans for you to vote for your favourite representation.
T-shirts will then be printed with the most popular slogan as voted for by you.
The winning designer will receive a free T-shirt.
Profits from the sale of the T-shirts will go to the Save the White Lion funds.

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