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Lest We Forget…

There appeared to be a little confusion this year over Remembrance services in Broadwindsor.  At the service held earlier today (11.11.2025), Chairman of the Group Parish Council, Rick Dyke apologised and stated communications between the Church and the Council would be better next year.

Many attended Sunday’s service, led by Rev. Jo Neary at the Church and many then walked up to the war memorial at Cross Keys.  Rev. Neary did not accompany them, there was no representation from the parish council but one resident was there, bearing the Merchant Standard flag.  Local resident Peter Davies (pictured)  dipped the flag and all present observed a two minute silence.  Peter then spoke, “We shall remember them“. The attending public thanked Peter.  The White Lion opened half an hour earlier on Sunday.

This morning’s service was led graciously by Rick Dyke with no flag bearers or church representation present and no input from our primary school either. Although only half the number that were present on Sunday, Rick read out the name of the fallen, music was played via a mobile ‘phone and the 2 minute silence accurately observed.
Rick thanked those present and reiterated his apology for any confusion caused.
“What matters is that they HAVE been remembered!” said one attendee.

One doesn’t have to have served or be in service with any of our country’s forces to become a member of the Royal British Legion:


The Royal British Legion is open to membership from 13 years of age.
For 13-18 year old individuals – membership is FREE.
Over 18 years – membership is only £22/year.

Please contact their local Recruitment Officer, Chris Gardner at chrisgardner04@hotmail.co.uk for more information.

 

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Don’t Feed The Birds In Fullers!

Behind Enemy Lines – Friday, 7th November

Starting at the slightly later time of 8pm to accommodate the Cricket Club’s Firework display, the Comrades Hall will be showing Louise Jordan’s incredible story of the women who operated as spies in occupied France during the World War 2 – Behind Enemy Lines.

After the fall of France in 1940, SOE (Special Operations Executive) was established by Winston Churchill to ‘set Europe ablaze’. Transgressing gender expectations, these extraordinary women were trained in sabotage, subversion and silent killing. Thirty-nine women were infiltrated into Nazi occupied France and together their courage, daring, ingenuity and sacrifice helped defeat Nazi terror. Behind Enemy Lines will bring their stories to life through original songs, live music, storytelling, soundscape, acting and choreography 🙂

Whilst the SOE operated across the globe Louise realised that the project had to be more focused and so Louise selected the 41 female agents of ‘F Section’ who worked in France.

Described in the Sunday Express as “Haunting and unforgettable“, this production is recommended for ages 14+ (references to violence against women).

Louise Jordan

The thread that underpins all of Louise’s work is her desire to challenge existing narratives around gender and power.
Her research included a very moving visit to the former concentration camp and memorial at Natzweiler-Struthof in Alsace, France where four of the agents were gruesomely executed. Louise also received generous support from several academics.

This Friday, 8pm at the Comrades Hall.

Book now online at artsreach.co.uk or telephone 07740 949904/email catcymraes58@gmail.com
Please note both tickets at the door and bar are cash only – thank you.

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Artsreach At Half Term – Thursday, 16th February, 3.30pm

A Half Term special! On Tuesday, 16th February at 3.30pm, the Comrades Hall present an Artsreach project: ‘Georgia and the Iceberg‘…

Can you imagine spending your holiday in Antarctica?  Or becoming best friends with a penguin?  When Georgia goes to visit her big sister Helena, all she wants is to explore the big frozen continent outside her bedroom window.  While Helena is focused on completing her chores, Georgia discovers a giant iceberg on a collision course with the nearby penguin colony.  If she can’t journey across the ice in time to warn them, then everyone’s in danger.  She might need some help …. A brrr-illiant adventure filled with puppetry, jokes and a heart-warming original story.

Tickets: must be booked in advance

  • £6 adult
  • £5 under 18

Available from:

Refreshments will be on sale – cash only please!
Recommended for 7+ years & their families.
Please note – children must be accompanied by an adult during the whole performance.


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Live Music: The Churchfitters Christmas Cracker – This Saturday, 17th December

A reminder that the Churchfitters are performing at The Comrades Hall on Saturday, 17th December, you’re advised to get your tickets booked for a show preparing you for Christmas with their repertoire, traditional and original festive songs, surprises, novelties and of course – what you get in every Christmas cracker – bad jokes!

Celebrating 30 years of providing rural community music – Artsreach present the trio.

Tickets £10 & £5 for under 18s. Refreshments available.
In advance from Margaret Wing: 07796 454203 or email margaretmwing@gmail.com.

More HERE.

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England Quarter Finals At The White Lion

It is expected to be the toughest test so far for Gareth Southgate and his Three Lions… England play France in the Quarter final match of the World Cup football. It is the first time the men’s sides have met in a knockout game in any competition, and the first time at a World Cup since 1982.

Forward Raheem Sterling has returned to Qatar, trained with the squad and will form part of the team.

The White Lion will be open – so why not support the boys with your friends while enjoying a drink?

Good luck England!

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Free First Aid Training This Friday – Few Places Available

Due to personal commitments and illness, a few places have become available for this Friday’s First Aid training.  The day’s training is from 9am – 4.30pm. (Please bring a packed lunch).

  • Tutor: Andy Ebdon
  • Assessment: there will be both a practical and a knowledge assessment.
  • Please bring Photo ID with you.
  • Wear comfortable clothes so that you may complete the practical parts of the course.
  • A handbook & first aid pack will be provided but please bring a pen and paper for making notes.

This one day course of Emergency First Aid Training offers you a nationally recognised qualification certificate valid for 3 years. Such training & certification can usually cost in excess of £200. This day is being funded by Broadwindsor Fun Group and is FREE to participants.  Places  will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Contact bwfunday20@gmail.com.

Please note: It is no longer required that those who qualify from this one day course will have their names and details on display in the Comrades Hall.

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The Churchfitters Christmas Cracker – Saturday, 17th December.

The Churchfitters is a folk band like no other. A double bass made out of a saucepan. Heart-wrenching vocals accompanied by a musical saw or a glass harp. Foot-stompingly fast fiddle mixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms. And traditional tunes reinvigorated with mesmerising jazz sax.

Performing at The Comrades Hall on Saturday, 17th December, you’re advised to get your tickets early for a show preparing you for Christmas with their repertoire, traditional and original festive songs, surprises, novelties and of course – what you get in every Christmas cracker – bad jokes!

The three virtuoso musicians from England and France strut their stuff on a stage that bristles with instruments – adding flute, banjo, dulcimer, tin whistle, guitar, ukulele, electric hub-cap bass-bouzouki and a sackful of percussion to their ensemble. And let’s not forget the unique ‘bing-bong’ machine made out of hack-saw blades!
Read more about the musicians HERE.

Tickets £10 & £5 for under 18s. Refreshments available.
In advance from Margaret Wing: 07796 454203 or email margaretmwing@gmail.com.
Alternatively, visit the Artsreach website.

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Thank You From Beaminster Food Bank

Chairman of Broadwindsor Fun Group, Adrian Gray received the letter shown after a £200 donation was made to Beaminster’s Food bank from profits from this year’s Jubilee events.

A further £200 was donated to Bridport’s Citizen Advice Bureau.

With the coronation set for Saturday, 6th May, the group will be posting a questionnaire through villager’s letterboxes asking the local community what they want for a Fun Day in 2023. Please be sure to respond!

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The White Lion To Show World Cup Matches On TV

The Staff family at the White Lion Community Pub announced earlier “We’ve got a telly!”

“By popular request, we’re planning to show major sporting events which are on terrestrial television and involve the national team.
(But rest assured, your community pub is NOT becoming a sports bar and the telly will be put away when it’s not being used.)
First up is the World Cup!
We intend showing all the England games in the group stages at times shown below and when, we hope, England progress to the knockout stages.”

  • Monday 21st November – England v. Iran
    Live at 1pm. The pub will be open from 12 noon – 3pm.
    Basket food will be available to order before kick-off and will be served at half time.
  • Friday 25th November – England v. USA
    Kick off at 7pm.
    Basket food will be available to order before kick-off and will be served at half time.
  • Tuesday 29th November – England v. Wales
    Kick off at 7pm.
    Customers can eat their fish and chips in the pub or order a basket meal prior to kick-off, which will be served at half time.

When England progress to the knockout stages, they will be playing in the last 16 on either Saturday 3rd December at 3pm or Sunday 4th at 7pm.
If having successfully overcome the opposition, England is involved in the quarter finals, these will be either Friday 9th December at 7pm or Saturday 10th at 7pm.
If they win their quarter final, England will play their semi-final on either Tuesday 13th December at 7pm or Wednesday 14th at 7pm.
The final is on Sunday 18 December at 6pm.

Good Luck England!

Maybe next time Scotland…

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