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Broadwindsor Allotments – History Information Sought

Photo Credit: Irish Macc

Duncan Harris, a volunteer at Beaminster Museum is appealing to the older members of the parish… Do you remember?

“We have quite a lot of information about the 5 mills or works in Broadwindsor parish.  In addition we have some information on agriculture in the past and in particular the four water meadows that were in the parish.

At present we are investigating the allotments in each parish.  It would appear from a document that in 1825 Savidges Plot was purchased for £100 or £200, if my memory serves me correctly by the Parish Council for allotments.  Unfortunately Savidges Plot does not appear on the 1841 tithe map, nor do the Parish Council as owners or occupiers of any land.  It is thought that Savidges Plot may have belonged to the George Inn, but there is no documentary confirmation.  I wonder whether any of the older residents recollect allotments in Broadwindsor, or even whether some still exist today?”

– Duncan Harris

Duncan has been advised that the allotments do indeed exist – prizewinning in fact – and to contact the Parish Clerk but he would very much welcome any information parishoners may have to assist their research.

Please contact him by email: duncan.harris@cantab.net.

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Thorncombe Cars & Bikes – Sunday 29th August

For those who enjoyed the Classic Car Display in Broadwindsor last weekend, nearby Thorncombe are holding a Classic Car & Bike Meet next weekend on Sunday, 29th August starting at 12 noon.  This is part of Thorncombe’s Sport & Social Club’s 50th Anniversary celebration weekend.

All are welcome 🙂

*Food* *Beer Festival* *Music*

 

Please direct all enquiries to:
Mike on 07974 686465

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Turner Syndrome Support Society

This beautiful cake was raffled off at Saturday’s Fun Day event.  It was baked by Kate Staff whose daughter has a diagnosis of Turner syndrome. It was won by Kat Frampton.

The raffle’s ticket sales raised £110 all of which are going to the Turner Syndrome Support Society.

Turner syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting girls and women. The cause of Turner syndrome is a completely or partially missing X chromosome. Treatment for Turner syndrome may include hormone therapy.

Turner syndrome is named after Henry Turner who, in 1938, was one of the first doctors to report on the disorder in the medical literature.

The Turner Syndrome Support Society is a national charity caring for the needs of those with Turner Syndrome throughout the United Kingdom.

You can make a donation HERE.

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Missing Yellow Crate

A large yellow crate, identical to the one in the photograph, is missing from Saturday’s Fun Day event.

The crate is one of three which were being used to cover electrical points in Bernards’ Place and were on loan to the Group.  The missing crate is also marked with the name ‘David Haines‘.   If someone has inadvertently picked it up for packing – please return it at your earliest convenience to Broadwindsor Community Stores or contact bwfunday20@gmail.com and collection will be arranged. It has to be returned a.s.a.p. else the Group may not be permitted to borrow such equipment in the future.

Thank you.

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Full Moon – Sunday 22nd August

August’s Full Moon is on Sunday, 22nd and is known as the Sturgeon Moon.  This is because the giant sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this part of summer.
For millennia, people across Europe, as well as the Native American tribes, named the months after features they associated with the Northern Hemisphere seasons, and many of these names are very similar or identical. The Sturgeon Moon is also referred to as:

  • Full Green Corn Moon, signalling that the corn was nearly ready for harvest.
  • Grain Moon,
  • Fruit Moon,
  • Barley Moon,
  • Wheat Cut Moon 
  • Blueberry Moon.

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Broadwindsor’s Classic Cars 2021

There are over 100 photographs of ALL the 35 cars that were on display on Saturday’s Fun Day.
They can be found at: https://broadwindsor.org/whats-on-2/broadwindsor-fun-group/bfg-classic-cars-2021

  • Huge thanks to both our local photographers, Jamie Dawson & Annie Collins – Great Job!
  • Congratulations to Bob & Jane for their organisation of a successful event.
  • Huge thanks too to the Car Stewards that helped the event run smoothly: Colin, Peter, Martin & Alan.
  • Not forgetting our Parking Attendants: Chris, Terry, Chris, John & John.

Enjoy a brief summary of the day in the video below.

 

Contact: bwfunday20@gmail.com
& bwfundaycars@gmail.com

Broadwindsor Fun Group

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Broadwindsor’s Fun Day 2021

An excellent day! More photos of all of the Classic Cars to follow.

 

Contact: bwfunday20@gmail.com

Broadwindsor Fun Group

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Memories Of The White Lion

Village resident Annie Collins shared a memory today on social media of ex Landlord and Landlady of The White Lion in Broadwindsor, Dick and Pam Corbett. Another village resident, then barmaid Rita Haggett is in the background.

The photograph shows Annie celebrating winning the ladies Rosebowl Singles Table Skittles competition. Annie cannot recall the year (in the 1980’s) as she won that compeitition ten times in all!

You are invited to send your Broadwindsor pub photographs, memories and stories in via Messenger on Facebook HERE or email to: info@broadwindsor.org.  They will be collated and published later in the year. 🙂

It prompts comments from those who remember when Broadwindsor had three pubs: The George. The Cross Keys. The White Lion.  Now we are struggling to hang onto and reopen the last remaining pub in the village – The White Lion.
You can read the latest on the White Lion HERE.

Look out for Annie on Broadwindsor’s Fun Day when she’ll be roaming the area capturing the fun of the day 🙂

A Stroke Of Art For Christmas 2022

If you have suffered a stroke, or a stroke survivor you know, who has a passion for painting, sketching, drawing or any other form of art, the UK’s Stroke Association would love to hear from you.

To enter for Christmas 2022:

Please send your original artwork and some information about you by 6th March 2022 – to the following address:

Christmas card competition,
Stroke Association,
1 Sterling Business Park,
Salthouse Road,
Brackmills,
Northampton NN4 7EX.

If you would like any more information, please email: cardcompetition@stroke.org.uk.

2021’s winner

Homeward Bound by Haydn Canter

Haydn Canter used to paint with his left hand and didn’t think he would ever paint again following his stroke. He was inspired by a local beauty spot in a park where he used to go to enjoy a snack with his dog. The rest comes from his love of winter.

You can purchase a pack of 10 of Haydn’s cards from the Stroke Association’s Christmas shop for £4.49 HERE.

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Post To Recycle Rubber Bands

Acknowledged as biodegradeable, Royal Mail states the natural rubber content in a rubber band means that they will start to biodegrade in an outdoor environment within a year and this, we are told helps to minimise their impact on the environment. However, Rubber bands take up to 50 years to fully biodegrade and can be incredibly harmful to the environment. If burned they release carcinogenic pollution into the atmosphere.

Royal Mail, and the Trade Unions CWU and Unite/CMA recognise that discarded elastic bands that litter the ground, present a public nuisance, an eyesore and a threat to wildlife and pets, as well as representing a needless expense. Every year, Royal Mail uses around 338 tonnes of elastic bands to keep bundles of mail together.

You can now post any rubber bands you see or find directly into any post box and they will be recycled by the Royal Mail.

Every little helps…

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