Scarecrows Out Tonight Please

The bunting is going up in and around Bernards’ Place ready for Sunday’s Fun Day 🙂

For those who have entered the competition, please put your Wartime Farming Scarecrows out this evening (Friday) ready for judging over the weekend. Maps of entries will be available from Broadwindsor Community Stores and The White Lion on Saturday & Sunday.

Broadwindsor’s Fun Day kicks off at midday with the Children’s Fancy Dress (optional) parade from Broadwindsor Primary School, through the square, up to the Comrades Hall and down into Bernards’ Place. Those in fancy dress will be judged and awarded their prize at the prize giving at 5.30pm.

Holly from Strawberry Jam will be there to entertain the younger ones,
the BBQ and Bar open at 1pm,
the live music starts at 2pm from Nina Garcia and continues until 6.30pm with Bridport Broadsides Shanty Crew
(There will be an interval at approximately 5.30pm to award prizes and draw the Hamper raffle)
At 7pm…

Enjoy a fantastic evening of fun and frolics with Ceilidh’s Comet, who specialise in playing traditional barn dance music from the UK and Europe, creating a lively, friendly, fun atmosphere and a wonderful way to end this year’s Fun Day 🙂 A bar will be available.
All tickets are £5, (no concessions) available from Broadwindsor Community Stores and the White Lion.

Please address all your enquiries to:
bwfunday@gmail.com

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Get Thinking About Your Wartime Farming Scarecrow!

The photograph is of Broadwindsor Fun Group 2022’s Platinum Jubilee winners, Mark & his son James who have held the winner’s Cup for the last three years!

Inspired by the village’s new war memorial, another Fun Group initiative, the theme of this year’s Scarecrow competition is ‘Wartime Farming Life‘.

It is only £1 to enter and forms can be picked up from our village shop, Broadwindsor Community Stores, The White Lion Community pub or may be downloaded HERE.

Please return your completed form to the box provided in the village shop or electronically by email to bwfunday20@gmail.com no later than Tuesday, 20th June.
A map showing the location of all the scarecrows will be produced & made available so they can be judged for the competition & enjoyed by everyone.
Please have your scarecrows in place by 5pm on Friday 23rd June.
Prizes will be announced and awarded in the late afternoon of Broadwindsor’s Fun Day, Sunday, 25th June 🙂

** This competition, Broadwindsor Fun Day together with other activities and entertainment are run by Broadwindsor Fun Group – a committee of four, of which three will not be continuing 🙁
Most importantly, the Broadwindsor Fun Group need a new Chairman and at least 2 more members (all are able to hand over and support). To avoid closure of the Fun Group – it is hoped some people will put themselves forward. If this is something you may be interested in – please email bwfunday20@gmail.com. Many thanks.**

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New Outdoor Gym Equipment In Bernards’ Place

Photograph by Nathalie Roberts.
From Left to Right: Ross Heaver & Anthony Claiden from Bridport Round Table, Suzy Edgerley, Morgan Napier, Malcolm Heaver, Sophie Sinton, Chris Edgerley, Jill Maguire, Alice Bagg from Magna and new Chair of the Comrades Hall, Megan Jones.

Broadwindsor’s revamped Bernards’ Place has been enhanced by three new pieces of adult exercise equipment: the air skier, double air walker and rider have been installed in the heart of the village.
They complement challenging new play equipment and an oak-framed shelter which was put in last year by the Comrades Hall Committee after a major fund-raising campaign to transform the village green.

Two pieces of equipment were funded by locally-based Magna Housing Association and Bridport Round Table.

Megan Jones, Chair of the Comrades Hall Committee, said: ‘We’re extremely grateful to Magna and the Round Table for the sponsorship of the adult exercise equipment. It has added a new, inclusive dimension to Bernards’ Place.

‘Families are enjoying time together, exercising, playing and having fun. In these tougher financial times, having a free safe area for activities in the centre of the village is a big plus. It is so important to promote healthy options for all age groups.’

Ross Heaver, from Bridport Round Table, was brought up in the village. His father, Malcolm, led a team of volunteers who put together the shelter on the green.

Ross said: ‘It’s been an absolute pleasure to have been able to donate the funds for the outside Air Skier on Broadwindsor village green. Having grown up in the village it’s amazing to see such a high level of support from the local community, businesses and charities alike. Bernards’ Place is such an amazing spot for all to enjoy.’

Alice Bagg, Magna Head of Customer Experience and Home Services, said: ‘We’re really pleased to be able to partly fund the new exercise equipment in Broadwindsor and proud to support people in local communities where our customers live to be active, healthy and enjoy time outdoors.’

The gym equipment has been placed in between the new play area and the newly-opened up space at the bottom of the green, which is ideal for picnics and community events.

The Hall committee’s Village Green project received financial support from the National Lottery, Sport England, Dorset Council, Broadwindsor Group Parish Council, fundraising and donations from local people through a successful Crowdfunder campaign.

Said Megan: ‘It’s made a big difference to the heart of the village and we are so grateful to all those who have helped us create such a lovely space for everyone to use.’

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Broadwindsor Fun Day – Sunday, 25th June

The theme of this year’s Scarecrow competition is ‘Wartime Farming Life‘. It’s only £1 to enter and forms can be picked up from our village shop, Broadwindsor Community Stores, The White Lion Community pub or may be downloaded HERE.

Here is what to expect from midday on Sunday, 25th June…

12 noon: Childrens’ Fancy Dress Parade
12.15pm: Welcome & Opening
12.25pm: W.I. Refreshments until 2/2.30pm
12.25pm: Stalls & Games open until 4pm
12.30pm: Strawberry Jam – Children’s Entertainer
1pm: Bar opens
1pm: BBQ opens until 5.30pm (or sold out)
2pm: Live Music from Nina Garcia
4.30pm: Live Music from Bridport Broadsides Shanty Crew
5.30pm: Interval – Prize giving & Hamper Raffle
6.15pm: Close
At 7pm…

Enjoy a fantastic evening of fun and frolics with Ceilidh’s Comet, who specialise in playing traditional barn dance music from the UK and Europe, creating a lively, friendly, fun atmosphere and a wonderful way to end this year’s Fun Day 🙂 A bar will be available.
All tickets are £5, available from Broadwindsor Community Stores and the White Lion.

Please address all your enquiries to:
bwfunday@gmail.com

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Quiz – Sunday, 7th August, 6pm – The White Lion

A Quiz night with a cash prize for the winning team! Proving to be popular – Booking essential!

£3 per person (CASH ONLY)
Maximum of 4 persons per team.
CASH PRIZE!

A fun way to end your weekend

Please speak to Kate when in the pub or telephone: 01308 867070.

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Quiz – Sunday, 17th July, 6pm – The White Lion

An opportunity for you to support our village community pub on Sunday, 17th July at 6pm…

A Quiz night with a cash prize for the winning team! Proving to be popular – Booking essential!

£3 per person (CASH ONLY)
Maximum of 4 persons per team.
CASH PRIZE!

A fun way to end your weekend

Please speak to Kate when in the pub or telephone: 01308 867070.

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Quiz At The White Lion – Sunday, 26th June, 6pm

An opportunity for you to support our village community pub this Sunday, 26th June at 6pm…

A Quiz night with a cash prize for the winning team! Booking essential!

£3 per person (CASH ONLY)
Maximum of 4 persons per team.
CASH PRIZE!

Raising funds to pay for a cleaner! A fun way to end your weekend 🙂

Please speak to Kate when in the pub or telephone: 01308 867070.

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Jubilee Programmes Now On Sale – £1.00

Broadwindsor Fun Group’s Jubilee Souvenir Booklet is now on sale at both Broadwindsor Community Stores and the White Lion pub for just £1.00 🙂

With information on the schedule of events over the four days and the artists that are performing – a must buy for anyone living in the village celebrating this momentous occasion.

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50 Things To Do Before You’re 11¾

As the Half Term Holidays approach, many parents may wonder how they can keep their children both occupied and stimulated. Expense is frequently a consideration too.

The National Trust have 50 suggestions of what you could do – at no or minimal expense – on their 50 Things To Do Before You’re 11¾. From Welly wandering and flying a kite to setting up a snail race and making a home for wildlife – fun is practically guaranteed 🙂

Print out their chart and get planning! There’s absolutely nothing to prevent those over 11¾ taking part too!

Instructions and guides on each of the fifty activities can be found HERE.

You can download the complete list to view and/or print out for your child’s wall to mark off – Click HERE.

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Spaces Remaining At 8 Week Patchwork Course

There are spaces remaining at Becca’s Fabric Larder’s 8 week Patchwork course which started on Monday, 24th January at the Comrades Hall in Broadwindsor.

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Week 1. Snail’s Trail.. various versions & colour inspiration.
Week 2. Mini Dreson Plate, or normal if you haven’t done one before.
Week 3. Satin stitch Applique. A butterfly or Rose of Sharon design.
Week 4. Alphabet squares… making initials, design a word or just one letter in squares & triangles.
Week 5. Cut back applique / funky florals.
Week 6. A machine quilting lesson. A main pattern of leaf or tree with background infil.
Week 7. Happy Scrappy. Crazy applique, reflecting on different styles & their effects.
Week 8. Hexagon hues & a honey bee!
Week 9. Bonus week.. Circles & suffolk puffs.

Give Becca a text or call if you’re interested: 07486 062343
or email: info@beccasfabriclarder.com

Follow Becca‘s daily updates on Instagram HERE.
Becca and Florry (her lorry) are at Bridport market every Wednesday and Saturday.

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Scarecrows Out Tonight Please

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Broadwindsor Fun Day – Sunday, 25th June

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Quiz – Sunday, 7th August, 6pm – The White Lion

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Quiz – Sunday, 17th July, 6pm – The White Lion

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Quiz At The White Lion – Sunday, 26th June, 6pm

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Jubilee Programmes Now On Sale – £1.00

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Spaces Remaining At 8 Week Patchwork Course

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