An Incredible Evening

Approximately 500 people flocked to Broadwindsor’s Cricket Club Pavilion last night to watch Broadwindsor Fun Group’s organised Firework display led by village resident & member of Broadwindsor Fun Group, Andrew Hookings.

Stewards were in place and worked ‘flat out’ for 3 hours, continually guiding people and their families safely in and out of the grounds.

The Fun Group’s Food stall had some people queuing for 50 minutes before completely selling out of burgers and hot dogs, almost exclusively cooked by Vice-chairman, Martin Burt with his trusty meat thermomenter! Delicious hot soups and mulled wine also sold very well.
The Cricket Club’s bar sold out too, with a quick trip to the Co-op required to stock up!

All those involved under estimated the crowd who attended and this has been attributed to local advertising; no other local organised displays taking place; the forecast of dry weather and admission was free 🙂

Special thanks must go to Margery Hookings who raised an astonishing £743.07 in her special family collection bucket!

“Incredible. I can’t recall ever seeing that many people in the village” was one local comment made. David Leader, who worked with the BFG Core group on the food stall stated “I don’t think I have ever been involved in catering for so many people in such a short period of time.” Cars parking on the verges at Cross Keys and on the grass area at the front of Redlands Lane was not appreciated but thankfully were there for just one hour.

Broadwindsor House have posted lovely videos on their Facebook page – Click HERE & HERE.

A huge thank you to all involved and all who came along to support the event!

Photo: Annie Collins
Photo: Annie Collins
Photo: Broadwindsor House
Photo: Annie Collins
Photo: Annie Collins
Photo: Broadwindsor House
Photo: Annie Collins

Following the success of this event, Broadwindsor Fun Group and Broadwindsor Cricket Club will have a debrief meeting with a view to holding the event next year.

Don’t forget…

This Tuesday evening at 7.30pm – Broadwindsor Fun Group are holding their Open Planning meeting to discuss 2022’s Jubilee’s celebrations and more fundraising dates.
All are welcome. For more information and the Agenda – Click HERE.

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Details Of Tonight’s Fireworks Event

A favourable sky is expected for Broadwindsor Fun Group’s Fireworks event this evening, held in cooperation with Broadwindsor Cricket Club and sponsorship received from Cllr. Simon Christopher.

Admission is FREE. Donation buckets will be rattled 🙂
Pedestrian access from 5.30pm.
Redlands Yard (formerly the Craft Centre) are kindly allowing the use of their car park for those driving.
Stewards will be in place to guide you safely into and from the Cricket Club’s Pavilion Spectators area.
Please dispose of your rubbish sensibly and do not leave any behind.
Sorry – no Sparklers allowed!

A bar* will be available and the following will also be on sale from 5.30pm…

Burgers @ £3 each
Hot dogs @ £2 each
Cup of Soup @ £1 each
– Curried Lentil
– Roasted Butternut Squash
– Potato & Vegetable
Mulled wine* @ £3 each
Glo Sticks @ 2 for 50p

*Please drink responsibily. You are advised not to drink alcohol if you are driving.

Thank you to Andrew Hookings and his team for organising the fireworks. Enjoy!

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Local Employment Opportunity At Dimensions Salon

Dimensions Hair salon at Redlands Yard are looking for a self employed hairdresser to join their team.

You must have at least 5 years experience and be able to work alone. Ideally they need someone to do evenings or afternoons and Saturdays but they can be very flexible.

Interested? Please contact Stephanie: 01308 867711 or message through their Facebook page – click HERE.

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Broadwindsor Fun Group Planning Meeting – 7.30pm Tuesday, 9th November

Fireworks this Friday – please come along!
Redlands Yard have made their car park available and there will be stewards on the road to guide you to the Cricket Ground. Hot soup, burgers, hot dogs, mulled wine and a bar too! Sorry no sparklers allowed but Glow Sticks will be on sale: 2 for 50p.

Please also come along to the Broadwindsor Fun Group’s Open Planning Meeting next week.

7.30pm Tuesday, 9th November – Comrades Hall

We would like to crystalise plans for the Jubilee weekend and have also started pencilling in dates for some fund raisers to enable a fun and varied selection of events to be held next year.

The Agenda is as follows:

Welcome by Chairman.
Fireworks event debrief. (Held in conjunction with Broadwindsor Cricket Club)
Christmas Party night – Saturday, 18th December.
A festive night of Christmas music classics to dance to from The Silver Lining Band. £8 for adults & £5 for under 18s (Price includes a plate of nibbles). Numbers are strictly limited for this fun festive event – so get your tickets, which will be available after this meeting at Broadwindsor Community Stores or ordered online via Broadwindsor.org.
Jubilee weekend 2022

Thursday evening – Beacon lighting at the allotments.
Friday – free.
Saturday – Family fun day & of music & children’s activities in Bernard’s Place until late.
Sunday – Reuse Bernard’s place for a lunchtime BYO picnic & early evening band, culminating with the announcement of scarecrow prizes & a big raffle draw.

Potential fundraisers in Comrades Hall– thoughts on events/dates & volunteers please to help us run so many events.

Beetle drive afternoon – Saturday, 29^th January.
Bingo night – Saturday, 19^th February, first weekend of half term.
Quiz night – Saturday, 26^th March
Easter buns/ afternoon event – Saturday 16^th April
Big breakfast – Saturday, 7^th May
Curry night – Saturday, 21^st May – combined mini fundraiser & final planning session for everyone involved in the Jubilee Weekend.
Any other suggestions

Other events

Classic Cars Display – August 2022
Any other suggestions

Risk assessments & insurances
Any other business
Date of Next Full Meeting. Early March 2022? – afternoon or evening?

Please come along and bring your ideas
and say what you can do to help!

7.30pm Tuesday, 9th November – Comrades Hall

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The Stableyard Restaurant’s Christmas Menu

Kicking off on Wednesday, 24th November and only available on the dates shown below, the Stableyard Restaurant has published their exciting Christmas Menu.

2 courses for £23.00
3 courses for £28.oo

ONLY AVAILABLE AT LUNCHTIMES (unless otherwise stated)

November:

Wednesday, 24th
Friday, 26th

December:

Wednesday, 1st
Friday, 3rd
Thursday, 9th
Friday, 10th + Evening sitting
Wednesday, 15th
Friday, 17th + Evening sitting
Tuesday, 21st

PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

Call them on 01308 868362,
email hello@stableyardrestaurant.co.uk
or ask a member of staff for a booking form.

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Attic Gallery Furniture At Redlands Yard

Simon White, a carpenter of nearly thirty years has his business, Attic Gallery Furniture operating in the courtyard at Redlands Yard. From here he makes bespoke free standing and fitted furniture.

Simon trained as a carpenter in 1990, then from ’93 ran a small fitted furniture business in London called Made to Measure till relatively recently. During this time he commissioned numerous bookcases, wardrobes and other furniture across London and the South East.

To contact Simon –
Tel: 07849 237 508
Email: info@atticgalleryfurniture.co.uk

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It’s Christmas At Redlands Yard

Honouring their tradition of the last 30 years, Christmas arrived on 1st October at Redlands Yard and The Foxy Cottage!

As you’d expect with the current fuel situation and the way deliveries and drivers are situated at the moment, there have been delays with their stock. They have “a sprinkling of Christmas” on display now and hopefully it won’t be long until they are in Full Bling mode!

The Foxy Cottage are also selling 2022 calendars produced by Award-winning landscape, aerial and property photographer, James Loveridge Photography which captures 12 beautiful scenes of our Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty – Dorset. On sale now.

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Wooly Wonders At Redlands Yard

This is Kirsty who opened her Unit, Wooly Wonders at Redlands Yard in June earlier this year.

Having Linda Paget‘s marvellous Stableyard restaurant outside provides the perfect setting for Kirsty’s weekly Knit & Natter afternoon sessions. An official Style Craft stockist, there is a fantastic array of beautiful yarns and either Kirsty or her knowledgeable staff are there to help.

Kirsty has recently brought in some new ranges of yarn that customers have been asking for, all with pattern support:

Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk (£6.00 per 50g ball) 75% extra fine merino wool 20% silk 5% cashmere.
Sirdar Haworth Tweed (£3.79 per 50g ball) 50% merino wool 50% nylon.
Sirdar Supersoft Aran (£4.50 per 100g ball) 100% acrylic.
Hayfield Soft Twist (£3.00 per 100g ball) 90% acrylic 10% merino wool.
Hayfield Baby Bonus Spots (£3.00 per 100g ball) and is 100% acrylic.
Hayfield Bonus Chunky Tweed (£2.60 per 100g ball) which is 96% acrylic and 4% viscose.

Please Note: Commissions for Christmas are already being taken. These yarns need to be ordered now to ensure that they are ready in time.

There is also a Maker of the Month competition with the chance to show what you have been working on and completed in the last month. You are invited to post your entries HERE.

Contact Kirsty by email: woolywondersyeovil@gmail.com
or call: 07369 249258

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Vote For Toni!

Toni Rodway at The Painted Nail at Redlands Yard has entered The Great Scratch Shoot Out – and needs your help to win the Voter’s Choice award!

It’s very easy: please click HERE , select the image shown, fill in your name and email details and cast your vote now!
Voting closes on Tuesday, 14th September at 12am GMT.

Scratch is a nail beauty magazine. The Scratch Stars Awards is held annually to celebrate the of achievements of nail technicians, salons and businesses within the UK nail sector.

Good Luck Toni!

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Stableyard Restaurant Now Open

After closing due to Covid issues in the kitchen, Linda Paget and her team are pleased to announce they are open again from today 🙂

“We are back open today. Our outside area is looking beautiful with the sweet peas and fuchsias all out. Lovely selection of cakes, slices and freshly baked scones. Open for lunches too. Looking forward to seeing you all.”

Who can resist those cakes?

If you would like to make a booking please call 01308 868362 and leave a message, message them via Facebook or send an email to hello@stableyardrestaurant.co.uk

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7.30pm Tuesday, 9th November – Comrades Hall

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