Broadwindsor Fun Group’s Party Gets The Go Ahead

Dear Broadwindsor residents,

I write to confirm that the party planned for next Saturday, 18th December to raise funds for the Jubilee Fun Day, IS GOING AHEAD.

When planning the event we had given much thought to any risks regarding Covid and it is due to that consideration, we are able to still to do so. Naturally all Government rules will be followed. The numbers of tickets have been restricted to around 50% of the hall capacity so space should not be an issue. We will have hand sanitizer at the door and ask that everyone uses it please. Similarly we would ask that attendees compete a lateral flow test before arriving. Masks should be worn when moving around and whilst not strictly required whilst dancing, wearing is encouraged.

Thanks to those who are supporting the event, we certainly need something festive in the run up to Christmas!

I hope to see you there, some tickets are still available from the village shop.

Festive Regards,

Adrian
Chair BFG.

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Broadwindsor Fun Group’s Christmas Party – Saturday, 18th December

Tickets are now on sale at Broadwindsor Community Stores for the Fun Group’s Festive Celebration on Saturday, 18th December at the Comrades Hall from 7.30pm – 10.30pm. (The Comrades Arms will be closed this evening.)

Live Music is being provided by The Silver Lining Band. Festive classics alongside their rock ‘n roll repertoire.

A licensed bar will be provided by Kevin with 50% of the profits going to Broadwindsor Community Stores.

The ticket price of £8 for adults & £5 for under 18’s includes a plate of nibbles. If you require the vegetarian option or have any special dietary needs – please contact the group on bwfunday20@gmail.com at least 7 days before the event.

A Festive Hamper will be the prize of the raffle to be held at the end of the evening.

Ticket numbers have been reduced in view of the local Covid pandemic so when they’re gone – they’re gone!

Tickets can be purchased in person at the village shop or reserved online by contacting bwfunday20@gmail.com and paying by BACS – please state your name as your booking reference:
Account Name: Broadwindsor.org
Sort Code: 30-98-97
Account Number: 34903363

A Fun Filled Night Of Festive Classics
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Remembering The Broadwindsor Pram Race

It is rumoured that the Broadwindsor Fun Group may hold a pram race as part of their 2022 Jubilee celebrations. Village resident, Pip Cadwell recalls his memories…

The Broadwindsor Pram Race was founded in the late 1980s and it was the idea of a small group of regulars of the Cross Keys Pub.

The idea of the race was that teams of 4 had to push their hand made craft from Broadwindsor to Drimpton and back again. The vehicle had to be home made, with no form of propulsion (motors, pedals, Elastic bands, etc etc) whatsoever. 1 member of the team had to be seated on the vehicle at all times. The vehicle had to have at least 4 wheels in contact with the ground at all times.

Now, as we all know, going down to Drimpton is very easy, coming back from Drimpton to Broadwindsor is a different story. The race started at The Comrades Hall, and each team had to stop at The Cross Keys, The White Lion, and The Royal Oak , and had to consume at least half a pint of Beer. or Cider, or a soft drink for the under 18s, there was no limit on the alcohol intake at each Pub.

There were roadside drink stops on the road whish were supposed to dispense soft drinks to the teams as they passed. I took part in every race , and I seem to remember the Barley water at these roadside stops tasted very ‘strange’, almost ‘Apple based’ and it affected my speech and my legs…

By the time we got back to the Comrades Hall all that running affected our legs and our ability to talk sense, we soon got over that after a few refreshing glasses of ‘Barley Water’ or whatever it was.

The record holders in a time of 41 minutes , (there and back) were the Whacky Racers from Beaminster.

Over the years we raised many thousands of pounds for local good causes , and a lot of fun was had along the way.

1994: At the Comrades Hall – Lucy Cadwell (back), Lola Phillips (Panda),Donna Phillips (Left, front), Anna-Marie Curtis (Right, front). Chris Sewell in background (Left)

1994: Start line – Bridport surgeons in the background.

1994: The Cross Keys Girls – Rita Haggett, Pam Able, Brenda Smith & Jill Chuver.

1994: Thomas the Tank Engine – Somerset Young Farmers

1994: Somerset Young Farmers – pushed it all the way to Drimpton & back!

1997: Various teams at Hollis Hill for the start.

1997: The Spice Girls – Emma Crabb, Alice Chutter, Lucy Cadwell. Chris Chubb sat at the time keeper’s table. Mayor of Bridport in the foreground.

1997: The Crewkerne Hospital Nurser – the bed completed the 6 miles to Drimpton & back.

1997: The Whacky Racers – Undefeated champions! With a bath on top, they took 41 minutes to get to Drimpton & back.

Thank you to Pip for the photographs too!

And from 1988 – (Rev) Richard Thornburgh – the In-Flight Catering team and plane visible at the back with him as the chef and Chris as Pilot.

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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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BFG AGM Agenda – 2pm, Saturday, 18th Sept

All are welcome to attend Broadwindsor Fun Group’s AGM which starts at 2pm this afternoon, now in the Servery at the Comrades Hall. More members, commited to playing an active role at events are required. The agenda is as follows:

Welcome by Chairman.
Nominations of Core Group positions:
– Chairman
– Vice-Chairman
– Secretary/IT
– Treasurer
– Entertainment Manager
Financial Report
Fun Day Debrief
Fireworks Event – Saturday, 6th November.
Christmas Party – Saturday, 18th December.
Planned events for 2022:
– Chilli & Quiz
– Curry Night
– Easter event (16th April)
– May – Big Breakfast
– Sat. 4th & Sun 5th June – Platinum Jubilee Fun Day.
Donations
Date of Next Meeting.
Close

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Skittles Changed To Monday Night

Further to the post published three days ago, Broadwindsor Skittles will now commence on Monday, 4th October at 7.30pm in the Lewesdon Room upstairs at Comrades Hall on a monthly basis.

New players both needed and welcome – No previous skittling required! Go along and have a try for free and join the club if you like it.

Please contact Don on 01308 868209
or Emma at broadwindsorem@gmail.com for further information.

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Broadwindsor Skittles Needs You!

Broadwindsor’s Skittles Club are planning to start playing skittles in the Comrades Hall again. To begin with, it will be only one Thursday a month (which as yet is undecided!). Plus, they need to drum up interest as they currently do not have enough members.

They are a small friendly club meeting at 7.30pm once a month on a Thursday (TBA) in the Lewesdon Room upstairs at Comrades Hall. Playing for enjoyment rather than competitively.

They are looking to resume the club, but need more players. No previous skittling required! Go along and have a try for free and join the club if you like it.

Only a few £ to play to cover the costs of hire 🙂

Please register your interest/get details from Emma at broadwindsorem@gmail.com.

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Drimpton’s Quiz & Supper – Saturday 25th September

Raising funds for Drimpton Village Hall, there will be a Quiz and Supper evening on Saturday, 25th September at 7pm for 7.15pm start.

Tickets are £12.50 to include:

Main course Supper
Unlimited Super Drimpton Puds!
Licensed Bar.

Teams of 4 – places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Contact: Rosemary on 01308 867694
or email: shepherd572@btinternet.com.

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Broadwindsor Fun Group’s A.G.M. – 2pm, Saturday 18th September

Dear Broadwindsor,

I write as the current chair of the Broadwindsor Fun Group to inform you that the Group’s AGM will be held in the Lewesden Room at Comrades Hall at 2pm on Saturday 18th September 2021. All are welcome and please spread the word, particularly to newer members of the community.

This meeting follows what I hope you will agree, was a successful and enjoyable fun event earlier this month. It was great to see so many people attending. Thank you for your support.

The AGM will include a short update on how the event went and some of the lessons learnt. This will include a financial statement.

Following this all of the positions on the committee will be open to anyone who wishes to stand. Please check with that person nominated that they are willing to stand before nominating them!

The committee will be seeking firm commitment from the community to support and carry out roles at future events. For example we need people to work on the bbq and bar at events. Indeed at this year’s event one person (who does it even live in the village) worked all day on the bbq, supported family members of a resident who also did not live in the area and another person who has only been in the village for a couple of years. This can’t be right.

There are many events being considered including a fireworks show in November. Sadly I will not be at this event but see it as a test whether the village will support and help.

As I say several events are now being considered but all of these need firm support by way of servers, cooks, setting up and clearing up etc. So do not be shy. There are many residents including some new arrivals and helping is a great way of integrating into the village.

I have been asked by numerous people whether I will seek re-election as Chair. This decision is not straight forward. I need to absent from the village several times in 2022. This year I have been supported by three others in the committee and if rumours are correct, at least two others have pledged support should I stay. I also need some reassurance that the village will get behind events and work at them as necessary. Should such reassurance be given I would not shy from election. That said if anyone else wants to step into the breech…

Finally following what has been a terrible couple of years, I am of the mind that Broadwindsor contains a great many community minded and hard working residents and it is on that basis that we can enjoy many events and activities in the future.

I hope to see you at the AGM.

Adrian
Chair BFG

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Broadwindsor Fun Group’s Party Gets The Go Ahead

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Broadwindsor Fun Group’s Christmas Party – Saturday, 18th December

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Remembering The Broadwindsor Pram Race

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Tonight’s 5-A-Side Football Cancelled

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5-A-Side Football – Now At 6pm

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BFG AGM Agenda – 2pm, Saturday, 18th Sept

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Broadwindsor Fun Group’s A.G.M. – 2pm, Saturday 18th September

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