Frank Smith’s Cortège – Tuesday,15th February At 10.30am

It has been confirmed that Frank Smiths Landrover hearse will come to the Comrades Hall, Broadwindsor, for villagers to pay their respects at 10.30am on Tuesday, 15th February.  It will then leave for Yeovil.

  • 12.00 noon – Yeovil Crematorium.
  • 1pm – Wake at Airfield Tavern (just around the corner).

The family have requested family flowers only please but donations, if desired to Hearing Dogs for deaf people or Young Lives Vs Cancer.

❤ Frank Smith  10.04.1934 – 17.01.2022 ❤

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Broadwindsor Fun Group – Afternoon Bingo – Saturday 19th February

Start the Half Term holiday weekend with an afternoon of Bingo! All are welcome

Organised by Broadwindsor Fun Group, no need to buy tickets – just come along! You pay £3 for your first book of 6 cards and only £2 for your subsequent books. Affordable fun for all.

Your caller will be village resident, John Staff.

Prizes are awarded for winning a line and for a Full House.

Doors open at 1pm. “Eyes down” at 1.30pm

Light refreshments will be available.

Please direct any enquiries to: bwfunday20@gmail.com.

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Funeral Arrangements for Frank Smith

Frank Smith, husband to Brenda and father to Jeremy & Gordon died suddenly and unexpectedly last Monday, 17th January 2022.

Frank and Brenda lived in Broadwindsor for over 30 years, were very much part of the village community and only recently moved to Bridport.  Our deepest, heartfelt condolences are sent to Brenda and all the family.

If Someone Dies . . .Frank’s funeral arrangements have been confirmed for Tuesday, 15th February:

It is hoped that Frank’s Landrover hearse will come to Broadwindsor, leaving at 10.30am for Yeovil, for villagers to pay their respects. This will be confirmed by a separate post nearer the time.

  • 12.00 noon – Yeovil Crematorium.
  • 1pm – Wake at Airfield Tavern (just around the corner).

The family have requested family flowers only please but donations, if desired to Hearing Dogs for deaf people or Young Lives Vs Cancer.

❤ Frank Smith  10.04.1934 – 17.01.2022 ❤

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Thank You From Zoe Raymond

You may remember 11yr old Zoe Raymond from Blackdown putting out a request at the end of September for your used stamps in memory of her Grandad Lloyd Curtis (You can read the original post HERE).

A happy Zoe delivered her first donation to Weldmar Hospice yesterday.

The total weight of the used stamps collected was 72 oz (just over 2 kg) which converted into a £40 donation to the Weldmar Hospice.

Zoe continues to collect used stamps for her second donation. If you have any stamps (please leave at least 1cm of envelope around the stamp) please contact Zoe and her Mum, Sonia on 01460 30471 who will arrange their collection.

Thank you again for your support & well done Zoe!

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Skittle Alley For Private Hire At Comrades Hall

The Broadwindsor Skittles Club next meet at 7.30pm on Monday, 6th January 2022 but did you know that you can hire the skittle alley for your own use?

If you’re looking for something indoors to do to entertain yourself and the kids during a wintery and wet January – why not consider the Skittle alley? By hiring the room for a session, as well as the Skittle alley, you will also have the use of the table skittles and mini-pool table.

Located upstairs in the Lewesdon room at the Comrades Hall, you can choose between the following 3 sessions:

Broadwindsor Residents Rates:

  • Morning – £14.00 (up to 3 hours)
  • Afternoon – £19.00 (up to 5 hours)
  • Evening session – £19.00 (up to 5 hours)
  • No hidden extra costs!

Non-Resident Rates:

  • Morning – £21.00 (up to 3 hours)
  • Afternoon – £23.00 (up to 5 hours)
  • Evening session – £25.00 (up to 5 hours)
  • No hidden extra costs!

These prices are for all seven days in the week, although some slots are booked out on a regular basis by other users.  Sessions must be booked in advance.

Booking Clerk, Kirsty can be contacted via email:  kirstyamoore@outlook.com
or on her mobile: 07388 780320

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Trying to Trace Hutchins Family In Broadwindsor…

The photograph shows Linda Hutchins Taniguchi. Linda plans to visit the village next May (Covid allowing) from the USA.  Linda has provided the following information in the hope of moving forward with her quest to trace more of her family…

Linda’s Hutchins family was from Broadwindsor back to Mathew Hutchins (1640-1708) who is buried in the cemetery. His son was Hugh Hutchins (1667-1727), is also buried there.

Hugh‘s wife was Mary Knight and Mathew‘s wife was Margaret (surname unknown). Hugh‘s son was Thomas Hutchins who travelled to the USA in the late 1600’s or early 1700’s and settled in one of the original 13 colonies, Massachusets.

Does anyone know of any Hutchins still in the area?  If you have any information on these families that you can share, Linda would really appreciate it! Linda also asks if there is anything in the area named after Hutchins?

Please contact info@broadwindsor.org if you can assist.

Thank you!

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Brian Hedditch: 15.03.1937 – 27.09.2021

Brian passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.

Born at Netherhay Farm, he spent most of his life in the parish.  His life revolved around his family, farming and the community.

Brian’s funeral service will take place on Tuesday 12th October, 12.30pm, at Broadwindsor church, followed by a wake at Comrades Hall.  All will be welcome to join the family in sharing happy memories of Brian over light refreshments.  A private burial will be held in Burstock.

Sincere condolences go out to his family at this sad time.

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Collect Your Postage Stamps For Weldmar Hospice

This is 11 year old Zoe Raymond from Blackdown and she is collecting postage stamps to raise funds for the Weldmar Hospice.  The stamps need to have at least 1cm of envelope around them.

She is collecting them in memory of her grandad Lloyd Curtis, who died earlier this year.  If anyone has any, then please call 01460 30471 and Zoe’s mum can collect them.

Thank you for your support!

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Broadwindsor CC v Les Erbs – Saturday, 17th July

This Saturday at 2pm, Broadwindsor Cricket Club are playing host to Les Erbs at Broadwindsor’s Cricket ground.

Les Erbs comprise of players from different clubs around the U.K. who all went to University together.  They have been playing matches here for approximately 20 years.

A bar will be available – bring your own sandwiches or snacks and enjoy a sunny afternoon 🙂

Learn more about Broadwindsor Cricket Club – Click HERE.

Good luck Broadwindsor CC!

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Farewell Lloyd Curtis

This morning, members of the Parish Council and local community applauded as Lloyd Curtis drove through the village on the back of a trailer which looked absolutely beautiful in it’s simplicity in today’s beautiful sunshine.

The Group Parish Council commented on social media: “ Lloyd was a long-standing member who made such a positive contribution to the Council, he had an amazing local knowledge and a true community spirit. Lloyd will be greatly missed by all and the Parish Council offers its sincere condolences to his family.

R.I.P. Lloyd.

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