As part of National Race Horse Week (7th – 15th September) there is the opportunity to visit local race horse trainer, Anthony Honeyball‘s stable yards at Potwell Farm, Mosterton, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HG.
Over the past decade the farm has gradually evolved from a small stud with one barn and a tack room, to a thriving professional yard with 66 stables and facilities to support their resident athletes.
On offer is a 2 hour visit on Thursday, 12th September, 10:30am – 12:30pm. Spaces are limited and were still available at the time of publishing.
The vast majority of yards outside of the main training centres are free to attend.
Entry is free but you do have to register if you want to visit – Register for your place to visit HERE.
Partially accessible for wheelchairs / mobility scooters
We have been lucky as a village to have a monthly Film Club at the Comrades Hall for some years now. There is a small team of volunteers who work behind the scenes so that we can deliver a film each month for everyone to enjoy. However, after some consideration, both Emma Myers and myself have decided that after nearly 5 years of being involved in Film Club, it is time for us to step down, have a rest and give new volunteers the chance to keep this valued group going forward. The new subscription year is due in November 2024, so the October film will be both mine and Emma’s last for the Film Club.
All of us in the film club team bring different skills to the table, whether it be technical support, organising admin, or running the bar and helping out on the night. If anyone would like to be involved and join our film club team, please feel free to contact either Emma (broadwindsorem@gmail.com) or Margaret (07796 454203) to see where your skills could be put to good use.
Lastly, I would like to express my personal thanks to all those in our film club team who have faithfully helped out over the years. Let’s now look forward to the continuation of film club for everyone’s enjoyment.
The Parish Council has for many years petitioned Dorset Council to reduce the speed limit on the B3163 past Broadwindsor Cricket Club and to the base of Clan Hill, which is currently 60 mph, reducing abruptly to 20 mph and introduce a transitional limit of 40 mph to ensure greater safety for all road users.
Last night, the Parish Council were delighted to report that this request has now been approved by Dorset Council.
The poor state of our roads and signage was raised as a matter to be discussed at their next meeting and they will be reviewing signs across the Grouped Parish over the coming months.
If you do see a sign which is not in good working order or have concerns about a particular part of the highway, please do get in contact: hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk.
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Monday, 9th September, 7.30pm at Drimpton Village Hall. All are welcome.
This morning (8th July) at 10am a visiting band will attempt to ring a Quarter Peal which will last approximately 20 mimutes 🙂
On Thursday, 11th July, there is a wedding in St. John the Baptist church at 2pm. A team will raise the bells some time in the morning ready to ring as the happy couple leave the church following the ceremony.
For the first time ever, West Dorset is no longer a Conservative seat after the Liberal Democrats pulled off this historic win.
Pre-election, Edward Morello‘s promise read: “West Dorset is everything that is great about Great Britain. Thriving market towns, historical monuments, beautiful beaches, and a beating agricultural heartland. We must stand up for our way of life if we want to protect it. We have been ignored and underfunded by a Conservative government in Westminster and a Conservative-run Dorset Council for years. They’ve taken our buses and NHS dentists; stopped picking up the litter and tidying the verges; cut services and raised taxes; and abandoned the elderly. If we want a better deal for West Dorset we need change. I promise to work every day to bring back services and protect those things that make West Dorset the wonderful place that it is.”
Edward Morello released a statement earlier today on social media:
“A huge thank you to the voters of West Dorset for placing your trust in me, and to the many many people who worked incredibly hard to make this a reality.”
Salad Days – a trio of salads, ideal for barbecues – no lettuce required 😁.
Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad – serves 3 to 4 N.B. This also makes a great summer breakfast!
½ a large watermelon, chilled
200g block feta cheese
1 mugful of mint leaves, washed and coarsely chopped
Black pepper and olive oil (extra virgin preferably)
Method:
You don’t need exact quantities, though – go by eye.
Chop melon flesh into generous bite sized chunks, spread out onto a large platter.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta over, then the mint.
Season with black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil, and serve ASAP.
3 ‘O’ Salad – serves 4
1 small red onion, peeled
4-5 large oranges
½-¾ jar pitted black olives
Method:
This is best made a couple of hours before serving, and left to marinate.
Halve and thinly slice the red onion into fine half-moons. Remove the skin and pith from the oranges using a sharp knife, and cut into segments (flesh only), reserving any juice.
Place the onion, orange segments and olives into a shallow serving bowl along with any remaining juice.
Finally, just before serving, sprinkle with a little sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Mexican Corn Salad (Esquites) – serves 4
1 bag frozen sweetcorn, defrosted
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream or plain yogurt
Juice and zest of one lime
1 clove garlic, crushed
4-5 spring onions, finely sliced
1 red pepper, finely chopped
100g feta, crumbled (add more if desired)
1 small bunch coriander, chopped, leaves only
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 teaspoon caster sugar or to taste
Pinch chilli flakes, to taste
Method:
For the dressing, combine the mayo, yogurt or sour cream, garlic, lime zest and juice.
In a hot frying pan, dry fry the sweetcorn, watching it like a hawk until it’s nicely charred but not too blackened. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add all the other ingredients and mix well.
Garnish with lime wedges and extra coriander if desired. Serve at room temperature.
At 7.30pm at the Comrades Hall Friday, 19th July, Broadwindsor’s Community Film Club will be showing…
Anatomy Of A Fall (15)
Directed & Co-written by Justin Triet Starring Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud, Milo Machado-Graner & Samuel Theis. (Running time 2hrs 31mins)
An eerily riveting courtroom thriller that examines the line where truth becomes fiction and fiction becomes truth. When her husband Samuel is mysteriously found dead in the snow below their secluded chalet, Sandra becomes the main suspect, with their blind son facing a moral dilemma as the sole witness, as the police begin to question whether he fell or was pushed The trial soon becomes not just an investigation, but a gripping psychological journey into the depths of Sandra and Samuel’s complicated marriage. With conflicting evidence and inconsistent testimony, words are wielded like weapons and shocking truths come to light in this thrilling Palme d’Or winner.
*PLEASE NOTE – DIALOGUE IS IN BOTH ENGLISH AND FRENCH (with subtitles)*
Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm.
Film Club members – Free entry
Guests – £4 (cash please)
Refreshments available, including a cash bar.
To help estimate numbers, please book your ticket(s) in advance by contacting: Emma Myers – broadwindsorem@gmail.com or Margaret Wing – 01308 867252
At Redlands Yard, Broadwindsor, Dorset you will find Dizzy Co Designs, Gifts, Gallery and Workshops….
Run by owner Katherine Alexander, Dizzy Co Designs consists of a shop with an ecletcic collection of over 25 of the best artisans from Dorset, Devon and Somerset all in one gallery and gift shop. All gifts are handcrafted by time served artisans including:
art work,
ceramics,
weaving,
leather work,
cards,
fused glass,
jewellery,
wood turning
stunning chainmaille jewellery and much more…
You can also attend a workshops there throughout the year – check Broadwindsor’s What’s On page for dates. Don’t see a date which suits? Then contact Katherine to make a date to suit 🙂
Following the awful news of Richard‘s traffic accident in L&F’s Catering van last weekend, Chairman of the White Lion Community pub, Rick Dyke and chef, Clive Dammert met to discuss how the community could help…
Happy to say Clive is opening his kitchen for Richard and his team to operate from on Tuesday evenings, serving from 6pm until their van is back on the road 🙂
Pre-orders would be preferred – 07942 467 656
To reserve a table at the White Lion – please telephone 01308 867070.
Wishing Richard and Charlotte the best wishes for their challenging future.
The newly formed Broadwindsor Gallery Quire meets every other Tuesday in Comrades Hall at 7.30pm.
They are singing West Gallery music from the Thomas Hardy era . The tunes are catchy and easy to pick up and they would love to welcome new members from the village and surrounding areas 🙂
Not sure what West Gallery Music is? Check out https://www.wgma.org.uk/ for some general information about this style of music and song. The West Gallery Music Association is a charity. Established in 1990 as an association of singers, instrumentalists and scholars, it became a charity in 2017.
There are spaces for both for singers and instrumentalists, a range of voices, high and low and instruments to accompany the singing.
If you would like a taster session to see what goes on please do go along (next Tuesday, 25th) or contact Clare on 07816 490021 for more details.
They are a friendly bunch and look forward to meeting you soon.
Next meeting – Tuesday June 25th: Gallery Quire 7.15pm. and then on July 9th & 23rd.
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