Tag: #Fun

Take Part In An Advent Window Trail This Christmas

Our lovely Rev. Jo has had the most lovely, community spirited idea and needs your participation for the project to be a success. Here are her words:

“Something I had been thinking about for Christmas was a community activity that wouldn’t be Covid 19 sensitive. It is unlikely, I think, that we will be singing carols in the pub this year for example and our community carol services in church would need to be different too. I wondered about an Advent Trail around the village with different window displays every evening in Advent.

If you have a little search around the internet you will find many different Advent calendar ideas from beach huts in Brighton to windows around villages in Nottinghamshire and everything in between. Perhaps if we choose a theme, maybe Christmas carols, make a list of 24 and then families volunteered to decorate a window according to the theme. Then every evening in Advent, perhaps as early as 4pm, the new window was lit up so we could come and look on our evening strolls.

You would need a window visible from the street, as we don’t want to encourage people to walk up drives, but I think we probably have lots of visible windows in Broadwindsor and Drimpton. The final window, 24, probably should be at the church.  I’m happy to coordinate the idea but need a bit of local interest to make it succeed. If you think you would like to be part of an Advent Window Trail this December in either Broadwindsor or Drimpton then send me an email to revneary@gmail.com and we can get planning.”

Rev Jo Neary
Pioneer Priest
Beaminster Area Team
01308 867816

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Broadwindsor Fun Group Seek Officers

Broadwindsor Fun Group are holding an Extraordinary General Meeting on Thursday, October 1st 2020 at 7pm in the Comrades Hall. This is an Open meeting and interested parties from Broadwindsor and Hursey are invited to attend.

However, due to Government Covid-19 restrictions and social distancing, there will be a limit of 30 attendees.
Current members who are couples have been respectfully requested to send only one to represent them allowing space for others to attend.  On this occasion, anyone wishing to go along MUST register their interest to bwfunday20@gmail.com so that numbers can be monitored.
For those unable to, who have constructive comments and/or ideas are asked to please submit them to the Fun Group email so they can be addressed at the meeting.

The Broadwindsor Fun Group formed last year following the dissolution of what was known in the village as the Jubilee Group, to continue the annual Fun Day with its Scarecrow competition in June each year and hold fun, fundraising events throughout the year to make it all happen.  Although the entertainment and events for 2020 were all in place  – everything had to be cancelled.

Saturday, June 12th 2021 is the date planned for Broadwindsor Fun Day next year.

At the meeting on October 1st, the positions of Chairman and Vice-chairman are to be elected, who’s first duties will involve discussion and agreement to form a Constitution describing the Group’s purpose and to define the duties and responsibilities of the elected officers and members in a clear and concise manner. The template for next year’s events are in place and the accounts have been audited.

All annual events require planning, active support and participation to make it a success – Broadwindsor Fun Group is counting on you! Please contact: bwfunday20@gmail.com.

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Join Beaminster’s Scarecrow Treasure Hunt in August

Join the Beaminster Scarecrow Treasure Hunt – and WIN!

#Broadwindsor #DiscoverBeaminster #WestDorset #Scarecrow #TreasureHunt #Summer #Fun #SocialDistancing #StaySafe

2020 Skate And Ride Opens Saturday, August 1st at Gore Cross

They officially open next Saturday but the premises is open today from 12 noon – 5pm for viewings.
There will be selected people testing the place throughout the afternoon & others (including co-owner Rob Ridge) doing more finishing off work. Next weekend they’ll open at 10am. Their August timetable is:

  • Monday – Closed all day.
  • Tuesday – 9am – 12noon (Under 12’s) & 5pm – 9pm
  • Wednesday – 5pm – 9pm
  • Thursday – 5pm – 9pm
  • Friday – 3pm – 9pm
  • Saturday – 11am – 7pm
  • Sunday – 11am – 6pm

Mondays and other closed times may be used for private hire but this will be subject to staffing.
There are numbered zones on the ramps which will help with social distancing and make users feel safe. Rob said: “If we get busy or we have youngsters we can say, ‘stay in that zone’ and people can keep in their zones, not just because of the virus, but if they are learning, hopefully it will stop a collision or two.”

Don’t want to take part but watch?
Skate And Ride - viewngThen relax on one of their comfortable stools in the viewing gallery.

Rob Ridge and Dom Brown, known for The Trick Factory indoor skate park which closed in St Michael’s, Bridport in 2016 got the thumbs up from Dorset Council to change the use of unit 2A from a general industrial unit, to a skate park, with support by Bradpole parish council.  They and their team would like to thank all those who donated to the facility’s Crowdfunder and all the local businesses that donated money or equipment.
They are still seeking volunteers to supervise and businesses to advertise at the skate park.  Keep up to date and communicate with them through their Facebook page HERE.
Photo credit: Steve Guthrie.

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A Huge Thank You From Broadwindsor School!

Broadwindsor Primary SchoolFollowing the School’s Fun Run event on Saturday, they have managed to raise a whopping £1690 so far with the cash donations added on!

Victoria Saines from the PTA said: “ (The children) walked 3 times our target. The support from the community has been incredible 👏👏👏 thank you so much“.

Well done Everybody!

You can still donate to the School’s Fundraising page HERE.

Enter Your Dog In The Ham Hill Country Park Fun Dog Show Online

Ham Hill Dog Show OnlineHam Hill Fun Dog Show is a local community event, aimed at raising funds for local charities – Friends of Ham Hill and Ferne Animal Sanctuary.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions this year, the show is to be held online.  To enter the competition:

  • Choose from the 15 categories listed below.
  • It is £1 per photo to enter each class.
  • Send your photographs to them through Messenger HERE.
  • Pay via PayPal to hamhilldogshow@gmail.com (Bank details available on request).

Rosettes for 1st-6th, with specials being awarded as well as Gold Certificates plus Best In Show and Reserve from the 14 dog classes.

The categories are:

  1.  Gorgeous Guys
  2.  Loveliest Ladies
  3.  Puppy Perfection (puppies under 12 months in the picture-can be older now)
  4.  Golden Oldies (7 years plus – based on age in picture not age now)
  5.  Best Rescue/Rehome
  6.  Fancy Dress
  7.  Dozing Dogs (open to all males and females sleeping)
  8.  Groups (more than 1 dog, can include people)
  9.  Rainbow Bridge (dogs who are no longer with us)
  10.  Close Up
  11.  Ham Hill Mascot (pictures of your dog at Ham Hill)
  12.  Best Action Shot
  13.  Happy Hounds (smiling)
  14.  Wet or Muddy (wherever your dog is happiest – in the bath, a puddle or the sea or covering themselves in a mud pack!)
  15.  Children’s Art Class (draw a picture of a dog, open to children 13 years and under)

There will be a ‘Best in Show’ class at the end of the day for any dog that has placed first in a show class.
Rosettes for the top 2 dogs on the day.

The show closes on  August 5th, with the results being announced on August 9th.

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Summer Family Fun from Beaminster Team Churches

Beaminster Team Churches - Holiday FunAs an alternative to their usual summer activities which cannot proceed due to social distancing,  Beaminster Team churches are putting together activity packs for families to help ease some of the summer holiday boredom. Each pack contains suggestions and resources for crafts, science experiments, art projects and activities themed around four bible stories. There will be accompanying videos on their website.

Most activities are achievable by children on their own if they can read the instructions. Younger children might require more support and some activities are for the whole family to enjoy. There is a weekly challenge to complete and send in a photo to win a prize.

Free resource packs will be available from 27th July. You need to register to receive one of these. Please complete the form HERE.

They are also putting some suggestions in the pack for the family to pray together and talk about God together. If you are interested in growing faith at home do look at the links below which they believe might give you some suggestions. They are also happy to help support you.

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DT8 3ST Postcode – Small Win On People’s Postcode Lottery.

People's Postcode LotteryResidents of Broadwindsor with the postcode DT8 3ST, who take part in the monthly People’s Postcode Lottery have won  £20 for every ticket that they play with.
Wins of £10 have been received in the past – just need a few more zeros 🙂

There are a few days remaining to take part in the August draw – Sign up HERE.

#Broadwindsor #PeoplesPostcodeLottery #Win #GambleResponsibly

Howzat? Broadwindsor’s Cricket Ground Re-opens This Week

BW CC - New Players Welcome

 

At last, Broadwindsor’s Cricket Club have the all clear to play some cricket.

Road side nets are up and site screens are about to be rolled out.
They have league fixtures in @MWLcricket and also they are running their evening league competition – under strict COVID protocol – starting this week.
To find out more – Message them through their Facebook page HERE or on Twitter HERE.
#Broadwindsor #CricketClub #BroadwindsorCC #Sport #SocialDistancing #MWLcricket #Fun