Tag: #Friends

Tree Planting At Broadwindsor Allotments

Sixty tree saplings were planted at Broadwindsor Allotments on Sunday, 13th March 2022 by a very enthusiatic group of 1st Beaminster Beaver Scouts.

The trees were donated to the group by the Woodland Trust as part of the Queen’s Jubilee Green Canopy project, where community groups were invited to plant trees in community spaces across the UK through the Jubilee year, to create a network of individual trees, hedgerows and woodlands in honour of the Queen’s service and the legacy she has built.
This will create a green legacy of its own, with every tree planted bringing benefits for people, wildlife and climate, now and for the future.

The planting was carried out in conjunction with the Broadwindsor Allotment Group and the Broadwindsor Eco-Group, (many thanks to Sheila and Bill of the BAG for their assistance), and also helps the Beavers complete part of their badge work for earning a Community Impact award.

The Beavers not only learned how to plant a tree correctly, but also why native species (dogwood, dog-rose, hawthorn, crab apple and  hazel) are so important to local wildlife.
Some of the Beavers scouts live in Broadwindsor and/or attend Broadwindsor school, so it is lovely that they will be able to see the trees grow over time! 🙂

Even if you haven’t been involved in Scouting before, there is a warm welcome for those wishing to try Scouting for the first time in the 1st Beaminster Scout Group!

Contact: Group Scout Leader, Joy Edwards at gsl_dwdscouts@scouts.org.uk

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Broadwindsor Art Friends – Exhibition In Beaminster

A new exhibition has opened at the Yarn Barton Centre in Fleet Street, Beaminster, featuring the work of Broadwindsor Art Friends – Donna Heys, John Iveson, Liz Ridley, Norma Roberts, Dorothy Rowe and Dave Shaw.

They are a small group of friends who are also amateur artists. They meet in a studio on a very informal basis twice weekly, to paint, draw or work on any individual project they choose.

There is no fee involved, nor tuition – just a group of friends drinking copious amounts of coffee and having a chat.

The friends all recognise that without a set session time, creativity would take a back seat to other parts of their lives in general.

 

Having these meeting times ensures they set aside time to enjoy their art. And of course they share ideas and ask advice of each other.

Please call in and take a look at what they do 🙂

The exhibition runs until the end of April.

Contact Yarn Barton Centre: yarnbartoncentre@yahoo.com or
Telephone: 01308 862715

Donna Heys. Photo credit: Margery Hookings

Donna Heys was one of the artists who took part in the ‘Place I Love‘ launch in October ’21.

The Place I Love and the unveiling of our village map is on Saturday, 12th February at the Comrades Hall, 2-4pm. More info HERE.

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All Change At Beaminster Scouts

1st Beaminster Scouts now meet on Tuesdays from 6.30pm til 8.00pm at their new District Scout Hut in Beaminster.
If you’re aged between 11 and 14 years old, come along, meet new people and join the adventure!
Contact Louise Hutchinson on: 07805 225408

1st Beaminster Scout Group meet at the new District facility at Scoutland in Beaminster and feel priviledged to be able to host 5 Sections of Scouting:

  • Squirrels (4-6yrs),
  • Beavers (6-8)
  • Cubs (8-10)
  • Scouts (11-14).

It is in the eldest section that the Scouts build on what they have learned in the previous sections and pursue more adventurous challenges. They prepare Scouts for being ready to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, when they become 13/14 years of age.
They also continue to work for badges and awards,the highest being the Queens’ Scout Award. Even if you haven’t been involved in Scouting before, there is a warm welcome for those wishing to try Scouting for the first time in the 1st Beaminster Scout Group!

Contact Louise Hutchinson on: 07805 225408 or join their Facebook page HERE.

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Tonight’s 5-A-Side Football Cancelled

Apologies for the late notice but the decision has recently been made to cancel tonight’s 5-a-side football at the MUGA due to the increase of Covid cases in the village.

Stay safe.

Any queries, please contact David Leader on: 01308 868275 or 07867 608652

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5-A-Side Football – Now At 6pm

Due to the shortening daylight, the 5-a-side football on Thursday evenings at the Multi Use Games Area by Broadwindsor school will now start half an hour earlier at 6pm.

No need to book, just show up at the MUGA at 6pm on Thursdays.
No boots please, trainers are adequate.

Any queries, please contact David on: 01308 868275 or 07867 608652

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Sunday 22nd August – Cream Tea & Walk With Beaminster’s Young Farmers

Beaminster’s Young Farmers have organised a local walk starting at 2pm on Sunday, 22nd August with a delicious Cream Tea afterwards.

There will also be a raffle and a Sweet Jar Competition 🙂

Just show up at Drimpton’s Village Hall on Sunday 22nd August to join in – put it in your diary!

All raising funds for Cancer Reseach UK.

The event is organised by Beaminster’s Young Farmers – Read more about them HERE.

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Spaces Available at 1st Broadwindsor Guides, Rainbows & Rangers

Young Girls looking for a challenge, adventure, fun and friendship need look no further than the 1st Broadwindsor Guides.

Meetings will resume after the Easter school holidays.  The 1st Broadwindsor Guides meet fortnightly (alternate weeks with the Rangers) on Thursday evenings at the Comrades Hall in Broadwindsor. For all girls aged 10-14.  Please get in touch for more information.

Contact: 1stbroadwindsorguides@gmail.com or visit the Girl Guiding website HERE.

For all younger girls aged 5-7, there is the 1st Broadwinsor Rainbows.  They meet on Monday evenings 5.30-7pm at the Comrades Hall in Broadwindsor.1st Broadwindsor Rainbows

Please contact: 1stbroadwindsorrainbows@gmail.com or visit the Girl Guiding website HERE.

Broadwindsor RangersServing all of West Dorset, West Dorset Rangers – for girls aged 14-18.
They meet fortnightly (alternate weeks with the Rangers) on Thursday evenings at the Comrades Hall in Broadwindsor.

Contact: westdorsetrangers@gmail.com

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Local Scout Groups Need Adult Helpers

Scout Groups welcome boys and girls from the ages of 5 ¾ to 14 years old.  Lockdown has made everyone realise how important fun, activities and being part of a community is to us and to children. Both the local Scout groups that serve our parish are in need of Adult Helpers ready for when the groups restart.  Active help.  Committee help.  General help. Assistant Leaders.  All offers of help are appreciated.

The 1st Beaminster Scout Group:

Beaminster’s Groups meet:

  • Beavers: Age 6-8 on Mondays 5.30pm to 6.30pm
  • Cubs: Age 8-10½ on Mondays 6.30pm to 8.00pm
  • Scouts: Age 10½ – 14 on Mondays 6.30pm to 8.00pm

Are you, or someone you know, over 18 and wanting to give something back to our local young people by becoming a helper at the weekly sessions? Perhaps you are ready to take on some new adventures yourself!
“Be prepared” to have some fun, they have several positions which need filled.  Read more HERE or send a message for further information to kirstyamoore@outlook.com.

The 1st Mosterton Scout Group:

Mosterton’s Groups meet:

  • Beavers: aged 5 ¾ to 8 years inclusive – normally meet 4.45pm to 6.00pm.
  • Cubs: aged 8 to 10 ½ years inclusive – normally meet 6.00pm to 7.30pm.
  • Scouts: aged 10 ½ to 14 years old inclusive – normally meet 7.30pm to 9.00pm.

The 1st Mosterton group are also looking for Adult helpers for their group, please email: Chris at emmerson1@googlemail.com

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Vote for Matt!

Beaminster Young Farmers Club have issued this statement asking us all to vote for Matt Frampton.

“Please vote for our brilliant Matt Frampton to win the Heart of YFC award.
If it wasn’t for Matt Frampton’s enthusiasm and commitment, Beaminster YFC might have folded a few years ago. He is considered the heart and the soul of the club and his passion for YFC has extended to his involvement at County, Area and national levels too.
From taking on different roles and encouraging others to get involved, Matt is described as being everything that YFC is about. He is currently Chairman of Dorset FYFC and as part of the Dorset FYFC Executive committee in the last few years he has spearheaded such events as the County Ball and made Dorset’s annual County Rally an event that is now shared with the public and raises funds for the Federation.
As County Chairman, he is described as approachable and always willing to listen, to learn and improve – and the best advocate for YFC’s values.
Matt’s commitment to YFC never waivers and even after his diagnosis and subsequent treatment for testicular cancer just before Christmas 2019, he still attended and led every County meeting.
Matt faced an intensive nine-week period of chemotherapy after it was discovered the cancer had spread but once again, he remained active in YFC, attending all meetings with a smiling face.
Matt’s battle with cancer and positive attitude inspired members of his County to pull together and launch a fundraising campaign to help raise awareness of the disease and show their support to their County Chairman.
There is no better reflection of Matt’s character and passion for YFC than in the huge response the County received off the back of such horrible news. The fundraising campaign raised £7,300 for Orchid – a charity which funds research, awareness and support to save men’s lives from male cancer.
With grace, courage and enthusiasm Matt has shown the YFC community that when people support each other, the possibilities are endless.”

Vote for Matt HERE. Done it – Good Luck Matt!

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National Young Farmers’ Week 2020

Voting for the Heart of YFC Award will open on 26 October 2020 and the winners for all of the awards will be revealed throughout National Young Farmers Week. We’re voting for Matt Frampton! Good luck everyone!

Find out if you know any more of the finalists – and read more about them HERE.

Read more about Dorset Young Farmers HERE.

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