Some 2023 facts and figures from the Met Office climate station at Providence Farm in Common Water Lane, Broadwindsor:
2023 has been the wettest calendar year (1561mm) since 1872 (1755mm).
1982-2023 mean for the year is 1141mm.
December 2023 was the wettest (292mm) since 1934 (351mm).
1982-2023 mean for December is 136mm.
Thank you to Mike Lowing for the information and we look forward to more reports for everybody’s information š
Further to previous advice, empty blister packs for medication CANNOT be included with the foil in the bins at Comrades Hall. I was advised by an employee at Bridport recycling centre that they could be, but, it has recently come to light that this is incorrect. Any branch of Superdrug will accept them so please recycle them there.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or thoughts on 07840 128763 or saradyke60@gmail.com.
Many thanks,
Sara Dyke
This Mondayās meeting of Broadwindsor Group Parish Council will be held at Drimpton Village Hall at 7.30pm.Ā All are invited to attend.
There are 15 elected Councillors who represent the five wards of Blackdown, Broadwindsor, Burstock, Drimpton and Seaborough. They can be viewed HERE.
The full agenda may be viewed HERE which includesā¦.
6. CORRESPONDENCE AND NOTICES
a. Broadwindsor Resident, Gates Left Open at Hursey Field
8. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
a. Applications Received and Circulated for Consultation
P/HOU/2023/06716, 11 Bridport Road, Drimpton, DT8 3RD
P/LBC/2023/07021, 1 Church Path, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QE
13. WELCOME PACKS
14. HIGHWAYS
a. SIDs Update
b. Flooding
c. Charging Ahead: Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
15. REVIEW OF BROADWINDSOR GROUP PARISH EMERGENCY PLAN
16. MATTERS OF INTEREST AND INFORMATION
a. Items for next Agenda from Members of the Council
b. Items for next Agenda from Members of the Public
The full agenda may be viewed HERE
The press and public are invited to attend. Under the Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014, members of the public may now film, photograph and make audio recordings of the proceedings of the formal Council meeting, though not, under current legislation, of the Public Participation session, as this is not part of the formal agenda of the meeting. Recording activity should be respectful to the conduct of the meeting and behaviour that disrupts the meeting (such as oral commentary) will not be permitted. Any member of the public shall not speak for more than five minutes. A question asked by a member of the public during Public Participation shall not require a response or debate during the meeting though the Chairman may direct that a written response will be provided subsequent to the meeting.
With the Christmas season formerly coming to a close this Twelfth Night, you can join in singing 17th & 18th century Christmas Carols (words & music provided) at the White Lion at 8pm this evening.
Tomorrow, Pizza! Dine in or Takeaway, 6 ā 8.30pm from The White Lion – call 01308 867070.
Lots of film too at The Comrades Hall with the Comrades Childrenās Cinema Club, 2pm tomorrow (Sat 6th), showing The Call of the Wild (PG, 2020 version).
A matinee this Sunday (7th) at 2pm: ‘The Great Escaperā (12), 2.30pm.
Broadwindsor Film Club on Friday, 19th showing āA Haunting In Veniceā (12), 7.30pm
Live music from Spats Langhamās Hot Fingers with āTwenty Years With Hot Fingersā on Friday, 26th
This and lots more – click HERE for all this month’s events.
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At 7.30pm at the Comrades Hall this Friday, 15th December, Broadwindsorās Community Film Club will be showingā¦
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie and starring Tom Cruise, Haley Atwell, Rebecca Ferguson and Simon Pegg.
Running time 2 hrs. 43 mins.
Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: to track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands.Ā With the fate of the world at stake, a deadly race around the globe begins.Ā Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than his mission ā not even the lives of those he cares about most.
Our Community Pub, The White Lion now have PIZZAS available for dine in or collection to take away Wednesday through to Saturday.
Call 01308 867070 to order your takeaway or to book a table.
Pop in and enjoy a pint while they prepare your order š
Ha means sun and tha moon, stick them together and they imply that we are trying to balance the two energies with in us.
On Tuesdays, 10.45am to 12pm Leon Lord is holding Hatha Yoga classes at The Comrades Hall for only Ā£8.50/session š
“My sessions start with 10 min Pranayama ā breath work, where we focus on Yogic breathing practices to help cleanse and balance ourselves.
Then it is around 50 min of Asana ā postures, stretching and strengthening the body to release toxins and emotions.
Last of all comes 15 min of Yoga Nidra ā Yoga of sleep, we lie on the mat and focus internally using our breath and visualisations to bring peace and deep relaxation.”
Book your place HERE.
Leon also teaches:
The campaign Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide. You can donate HERE.
At last Friday’s Open Mic night in the White Lion, resident poet, Peter Roe recited his poem ‘Folliculaphillia‘ to much merriment and mirth…
Folliculaphillia
Last year in Mow-Vember my partner for a jokeā¦
Said grow a moustache like that Wolverine bloke
I said to my girl āmy dear wonāt that tickle ya?ā
She said āI donāt mind, I have Folliculaphilliaā¦ā
Folliculaphilliaā¦ if you should care
It means sheās a woman and she likes facial hair
But a Wolverines ātache canāt be grown in just one day
So I tried different styles as it grew on the way
I tried a Chaplin, a Chevron and a Painterās Brush
A Kaiser, a Dali, a Lampshade and a Walrus
A Fu Manchu, Frank Zappa and Asterix The Gaul
An Albert Einstein, a Hugoā¦ I tried them all
In films, cartoons and games ātaches steal the show
Captain Haddock, Captain Hook, Luigi and Mario
For some men though proper lip rugs are a mystery
Because they are suffering from mustachular dystrophy
But the Wolverines sideburns, these bits on the sideā¦
Wouldnāt grow on my cheeks, believe me I triedā¦
and I think itās too late for these muscles to growā¦
and just look at my fingers my nails hardly show!
So a cautionary tale to all of you folks out thereā¦
you canāt become The Wolverine by just growing facial hair
And the reason for thisā¦ I think that I foundā¦
Is that Man Makes Moustache not the other way round!
– Peter Roe
Well done to all those who grew moustaches this month!
(And for those who don’t know him… Hugo’s moustache is all year round š )
Movember first started in Melbourne, Australia in 2003 when two friends (Travis Garone and Luke Slattery) talked 30 ofĀ their friends into growing a āMoā (moustache). They had been inspired by a friendās mother who was fundraising for breast cancer, they decided to make the campaign about menās health and prostate cancer and then including men’s mental health and suicide prevention.
Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 menās health projects around the world, challenging the status quo, shaking up menās health research and transforming the way health services reach and support men. You can donate HERE.
The new service times for Broadwindsor Post Office are:
The P.O. mobile van is here for a shorter time than we have been used to and every effort is being made for the the new Post Office change to run smoothly. Please, during this transition period, patience and cooperation is required at times but customers can be assured that no one has to wait outside in the wet/cold… Seating and warmth is availableĀ in the Comrades Hall Foyer, with you looking after your turn. This will also help with establishing a queuing system at very busy times.
To coincide with the new hours, you’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy fresh coffee or tea and the chance for a chat in in the warmth of the Servery inside Comrades Hall on:
A date for your diary: Monday, December 18thĀ – there will be mulled wine, sausage rolls, mince pies, etc. to celebrate the Christmas season along with a raffle for a hamper.Ā The Comrades Hall 100 Club December draw will also be held that morning.
More Volunteers are needed to keep this social aspect around the PO visit going by manning a coffee pot and chatting for an hour or two!Ā Please come along and offer your help š
Do come along and support the Coffee Club and Post Office, this is a valuable service we need to maintain for the benefit of the village.
Thank you š
