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Local Dairy Farmer On Next Saturday Night’s TV

Local dairy farmer and Parish Councillor, Andrew Frampton is making a return to the small screen next Saturday on BBC1 at 8.30pm.  He is taking part in Michael McIntyre’s new prime TV show, The Wheel.

The Wheel is a general knowledge quiz show in which seven celebrities are strapped to the circumference of the giant wheel. Each celebrity has brought one area of expertise to the show – and it is on these areas that the contestants must answer questions.
The contestants themselves are underneath The Wheel, on another smaller wheel! This Contestant Wheel is spun, and whichever contestant is randomly selected, rises up on their chair, to take their place at the centre of The Wheel and begin the game. The contestant at the centre of The Wheel is in control – if they can stay there until the end of the show then they could win a life-changing sum of money. However, one wrong answer or spin of The Wheel and they’ll be back down to the Contestant Wheel, and they might never return… Once all seven categories have been completed, whichever contestant is in control of The Wheel faces one final question to try and take home a huge sum of money. They’ve got just 30 seconds to discuss the question with their chosen celebrity expert, before they must lock in their answer. If they get it right, they take home the cash. Get it wrong however, and they’re off The Wheel, opening the door to one of the other players.

As 3 contestants take part in each show, Andrew has a 1 in 3 chance of winning.  You will have to watch on Saturday 16th January, night to see how he does.

Andrew is no stranger to television or taking part in TV shows having starred in one of the first reality TV shows called Chained in 2001 where he was chained to a woman and five other men for a week with one man being let off the chain each day until the woman found her perfect match. Andrew reached the final two!
Andrew was also a contestant in Jason Manford‘s game show First and Last in 2019 but was eliminated in the second round.
When asked how he got involved with this latest one Andrew replied, “I saw a flier for the new show back in July and the huge prize money caught my eye! I filled in an online form then the next day had a phone call where I had to talk about myself for three minutes and then answer a 25 general knowledge questions. Following that I had another audition on Zoom where we were filmed and were given very hard quiz questions and had to work out the answers. I got the phone call in September to say I had been offered a place as a contestant subject to a criminal record checks and physiological analysis as a duty of care from the production company. They filmed 10 episodes in Mid October in a converted aircraft hanger in Hertfordshire recording two shows a day. There was an audience there but all were socially distanced and with masks. I met Michael before the show and he told us we weren’t allowed to win any more money than he was getting paid!“.

The seven celebrities on Andrew‘s episode are: Sophie Ellis-Bexter, Greg Wallace, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, Jay Blades (Repair Shop), Natalie Cassidy (Eastenders), Dr Alex George (Love Island) & Trevor Nelson (Radio 2).

Catch Andrew at 20:30hrs on BBC 1 next Saturday, 16th January as he tries to get a spot on the wheel and have a chance of winning a huge amount of money. 

Good luck Andrew!

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Support For Dorset Residents

If you don’t have anyone who can support you through the new National Lockdown and/or you are unable to leave your home – Dorset Together can help.
Tell Dorset Council what you need through their online portal HERE.
Or telephone the Dorset Together helpline: 01305 221 000.

Help is available if you are experiencing financial difficulties or are feeling stressed or worried. Whether it’s paying the rent or mortgage, keeping up with bill payments, redundancy, free school meals, benefits, mental health or relationship support, speak to someone now.  Dorset Council are working together with Dorset Citizens Advice, and often a chat with a specialist adviser is enough to set you in the right direction.

Call the Dorset Citizens Advice line Freephone on 0800 144 8848 or Textphone 0800 144 8884.
All advice is free, confidential and impartial. Citizens Advice will not charge you to call the helpline but if you use a mobile, your service provider might do.

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Little Groves Nursery Closed, Groves Remain Open

A statement from Becky and the rest of her team at Little Groves:

“We are privileged to be able to be able to remain open during the January 2021 lockdown.

Garden centres have been classed as an essential shop, and this is not a responsibility we have taken lightly. Our aim is to provide the safest possible shopping environment for our wonderful customers and fabulous team during this difficult time. January is a quiet time in the garden centre anyway so there will always be plenty of space for you to shop safely.

Please ensure that you follow our guidelines when visiting:

⭐️ We ask that you sanitise your hands before entering and that you wear a face covering at all times.

⭐️ Please keep your distance from us and each other.

⭐️ Please only handle goods you intend to buy.

⭐️ Please pay by debit/credit card and where possible use the contactless facility. There is a £45 limit for cards and a £500 limit for iPhone/Android pay.

⭐️ Please step back from the tills to give our till operators the distance to be able to scan your items safely.
January and February are great months to take stock and plan your garden for the season ahead. We have seed potatoes, onion sets, shallots and all of the vegetable seeds you need for you to grow your own food this year.
We also offer an extensive range of pet and farm food, wild bird food as well as household fuel such as logs and coal.

We understand that some might not be comfortable visiting so please remember that we also offer a home delivery and click and collect service. You can order items online or by telephone: 01308 422654 and both of these can be completely contact free.

⭐️ Groves Nurseries in Bridport will be open:

8am until 5pm Monday until Saturday
10am until 4pm Sunday.

⭐️ Little Groves is closed for its annual winter break and will reopen on the 1st February.

⭐️ Ivy House & The Cabin are closed until the lifting of COVID restrictions allow us to reopen.

Stay safe and look after each other.” – Charlie, Becky, Clive, Di and the whole of the Groves Team xxx“
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A Year Ago Today ….

The photograph shows the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan.

This was reported by journalist Tom Hale at 12.39pm, 6th January 2020:

“An unidentified virus has struck dozens of people in Wuhan, the most populous city in Central China.

At least 59 cases have been confirmed so far, including seven patients who are critically ill, according to the Wuhan Municipal Health Committee. A further 163 people are also under medical observation after coming into close contact with the infected people.

Hong Kong authorities have activated a “serious response” level in reaction to eight possible cases of an illness they believe to be associated with visitors from the mainland Chinese city, reports the Associated Press.

All of the patients have fallen sick with pneumonia or severe respiratory tract infections, with many experiencing fever and breathing difficulties, although the source of the illness is not yet known.

There was speculation that the outbreak could be linked to SARS, the respiratory illness that started in China in 2002 and went on to kill over 700 people around the world. However, local health authorities have since ruled this out. They have also excluded the possibility of regular influenza, avian flu, adenoviruses, and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

The earliest case was reported on December 12, 2019, and the number of patients is continuing to grow. Many of the sick work at South China Seafood City market in Wuhan, which has been closed for sanitation and disinfection since January 1. Along with fish and seafood, the large wholesale market is also said to sell wild animals, such as rabbits and pheasants.

“Citizens should pay attention to maintaining indoor air circulation, avoiding closed and airless public places and crowded places, and wear masks if necessary,” Wuhan health authorities said in a statement.

According to the World Health Organization, the strong link to the market suggests that the illness is caused by a virus that spreads between animals and humans. This is what’s known as a zoonotic disease and includes most human infectious diseases, from swine flu and salmonella to Ebola and HIV.

So far, local health authorities say lab tests have shown there’s no evidence of significant human-to-human transmission and no health care worker infections have been reported.

However, the Head of the University of Hong Kong’s Centre for Infection, Ho Pak-leung, has thrown doubt on this claim by saying it’s “highly possible” that the illness is spreading from human to human. He also warned that there could be a surge in cases during the upcoming Chinese New Year on January 25.

“It is highly unlikely that this will lead to a major 2003-like epidemic, though we cannot be complacent,” said Yuen Kwok-yung, a microbiologist at the University of Hong Kong, according to TIME.”

… and here we are today!

Stay Safe Everybody!

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No Fishing at Potwell Lake

Potwell Lake is situated in picturesque, rural landscape of West Dorset on the Mosterton Road.  A newly constructed lake, it offers visitors opportunities to fish for carp, tench, bream and roach.  Sadly, Rachael has had to close the gates to fishermen due to the guidelines issued by the Government and by Jamie Cook, the CEO of The Angling Trust, who released this statement yesterday:

“The regulations have now been published and confirm this evening’s message from the Cabinet Office that the Government have taken the decision that fishing will not be permitted during this national lockdown period. Whilst this is disappointing news I would ask anglers, fisheries and clubs to respect these rules and the reason they have been put in place; to help save lives and support the NHS.

Individuals should not go fishing from midnight tonight (5th Jan) and clubs and fisheries should close their waters to anglers. We will be publishing more detailed guidance on specific areas like bailiffing and fishery maintenance once the Government regulations have been examined.
Over past few weeks we have been in communication with the Government at the highest possible level. We have presented a strong case on how fishing could continue safely during the third national lockdown. We have explained that fishing benefits physical health and mental wellbeing and that it is regularly the only form of activity individuals undertake. You can read our representations to Cabinet Ministers here –https://anglingtrust.net/…/Angling-and-outdoor…
My team and I have consistently presented the arguments ahead of the changing government guidelines, which have allowed fishing to remain permitted continuously since the first national lockdown was lifted in May. We have been successful when other sports have not as all anglers will know.
However, with 60,000 new infections announced today the Government have taken the decision that leaving home for recreation or leisure, including all forms of recreational fishing, should be prohibited in England during this third national lockdown period.
I thank you for your support and for being a credit to our sport. As members, you can rest assured that the Angling Trust will continue to represent our sport at the highest level and will present proposals for the resumption of angling when it is safe and sensible to do so. We will come through this period of national crisis. We will fish again, but until then, please, stay safe.” – Jamie Cook – CEO Angling Trust
For further information, please contact Rachael on 07919 091 508, 01308 868718 or you can email: potwell@hotmail.co.uk .

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Refuge Against Domestic Violence

Since COVID-19 began, it has been widely broadcast that there has been a significant rise in cases of domestic abuse. The Domestic Abuse Bill had it’s second reading in the House of Lords yesterday afternoon seeking to raise awareness of domestic abuse, including by legislating for the first time for a statutory definition of domestic abuse. The Bill aims to protect and support victims by introducing a new Domestic Abuse Protection Notice and Order (DAPO).*

For those in need, Refuge.org.uk operates a Free 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247.
There is also a live chat service Mon – Fri 3pm – 10pm via NationalDAHelpline.org.uk.

Refuge are running a campaign to deliver Refuge parcels: bundles that women and children urgently need when escaping domestic violence.  The parcels range from £10 (Calls to the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline have increased since lockdown measures were introduced. Their support is needed more than ever by women affected by domestic abuse. This parcel could enable them to continue providing life-saving support through their Helpline) through various increments to £500 (Their refuges provide emergency temporary accommodation for women and children fleeing abuse. They give women time and space to make decisions about their futures and their specialist refuge staff are on hand to provide one-to-one emotional and practical support. This parcel could keep one of their 48 refuges running for a day.)

Click HERE to choose your parcel and donate.

* The Bill’s Key Messages are:

  • The Domestic Abuse Bill introduces important measures which will help to raise awareness of domestic abuse and will go some way to providing additional support to domestic abuse victims, whilst also helping to challenge perpetrator’s behaviour. It is a positive step in the right direction.
  • We support the creation of a statutory definition of domestic abuse, and the inclusion of economic abuse within this. We are also pleased to see that the Bill will place the role of Domestic Abuse Commissioner on a statutory footing.
  • Alongside the Bill’s focus on crisis interventions and criminal justice, tackling domestic abuse requires a cross-government response incorporating health, housing and education. We need an equal focus on, and funding for, prevention and early intervention measures that aims to prevent domestic abuse happening in the first place.
  • In addition to the measures in the Bill, the Government should provide long-term and sustained investment in early intervention and prevention programmes and wider community-based support. This should include investment in perpetrator programmes, which is why we are calling on the Government to introduce a National Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Strategy. We are also calling for the key learning and best practice from Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) to be shared on a national level.
  • This legislation comes at a time when, even prior to the eventual long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, local government’s services, particularly children’s services, were already facing unprecedented demand.
  • The Spending Review announcement of £125 million funding to help enable local authorities to deliver the proposed new duty to support domestic abuse victims and their children in safe accommodation is welcome. We now need further detail on this funding as it is not yet clear how the figure has been calculated and whether it will meet the full costs of the new proposed duty.
  • The new funding needs to fully account for any increases in demand for services, and any additional burdens identified by local needs assessments when the duty comes into force in April 2021. Children have been added into the statutory definition of domestic abuse, so it will be important to assess whether additional provision is required and therefore whether councils need additional funding to meet the new proposed duty.
  • One-off, short term grants do not allow for long-term planning or consistency in service, which is why long-term and sustained investment is needed. Transitional funding is also required to provide support for current domestic abuse services due to close at the end of the next financial year, April 1 2021.

To read yesterday’s full parliamentary debate, moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford, click HERE.

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Vikki’s Specials at The White Lion

This weekend, in addition to their usual takeaway menu, Vikki is offering three homemade meals:

  • Homemade Steak and Kidney Pie with Mash or Chips and fresh Vegetables.
  • Homemade Broccoli and Salmon Pie (pastry) with Mash or Chips and fresh Vegetables.
  • Homemade Cottage Pie topped with Cheese and Onion Mash with fresh Vegetables.

On Sunday, there is a choice of Beef or Turkey for your roast dinner.

Call 01308 867070 to order.

Pre order the day before collection.

Collection between 6pm & 7.30pm.

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Wall Repair At Bernards’ Place – Help Needed

Village resident, Chris Edgerley regularly volunteers at our Community Stores. He has very kindly volunteered to repair and repoint the wall to the North West of Bernards Place. This wall is in a very poor state of repair and has become a hazard.

Cllr. David Leader stated: “This is a fantastic undertaking by Chris and will save the hall many hundreds of pounds. There is some preparatory work that needs to be done for which we need a work party. The work shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours providing we get enough helpers. Can I please suggest Saturday the 9th January as the weather is looking dry if cold with a 10.30am start.  We need to:

  • get the remaining ivy off the wall,
  • cut the hedge back that is on top of the wall and
  • clear accumulated soil from the side of the wall and from the back of the kitchen.  

The more helpers we get the quicker we will get it done.”

All will remain socially distanced and comply with other Covid advice, although being outside will aid this.

Please contact David Leader on 01308 868275 or 07867 608652.

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Weldmar’s Christmas Tree Recycle Plan Cancelled

STOP PRESS: Double Barrows from Frampton nr. Dorchester has just stepped in to replace the service offered by Weldmar Hospicecare. Details are TBC but they’re hoping to bring their green waste mulcher to Beaminster this Friday 8th Jan, where you can drop your tree off or they can collect from you.
A fee will be charged to cover their costs but a good donation will go to Weldmar Hospice.

On 30th of last month, Weldmar publicised their Christmas Tree Recycling campaign. On Monday 4th January the Prime Minister announced the immediate national lockdown that has come into force to help manage the Covid-19 pandemic.  Sadly, the lockdown means that Weldmar Hospicecare are simply no longer able to continue with the scheme as planned and are left with no other option than to cancel their plans.

They are devastated that they are unable to continue with the scheme this year after what was promising to be their most successful to date. This comes after an extremely challenging year for fundraising events and activities at Weldmar, with them not holding any events or fundraisers such as this since January last year. They are extremely sorry to everyone who supported the scheme and of course will be offering a full refund.

They can offer you two option:

  • Firstly, they would be extremely grateful if you felt that your donation could still be used by their dedicated team at Weldmar Hospicecare to continue providing vital end of life care with compassion, dignity and respect to those who need us right now. They promise to ensure that your support will be invested in the best possible way right here in Dorset. Without any fundraising events or activities and our shops closing once more, your donation truly will make a massive difference.
  • Alternatively, if you feel you are unable to still donate your fee, they completely understand. They will process your refund within the next 7 working days. Please do not contact them as they are currently contacting a large number of supporters and therefore ask that the easiest way for them to process your transaction is to click one of the following options:

Donate your Fee HERE.

Get your Refund HERE.

Contact Double Barrows – Telephone: 07748 350874

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Local Takeaway Menus

We’re back into a National lockdown.

The menus on the website’s Takeaway Food page are all from local establishments, forced to close under the current Government regulations but still working to provide a hot cooked meal for you to enjoy at home.

Please support them!

You can find Broadwindsor.org’s Takeaway Food page HERE

If there are local businesses not included who’d like to be – please forward your menu and details to:  info@broadwindsor.org or message through the Facebook page to be added to the list.

Stay Safe!

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