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Astronomy – 3pm, Wednesday 9th June
Village resident Peter Davies will present his 3rd session for those with an interest in Astronomy this Wednesday at 3pm on Zoom.
This month there will be a recap on previous content and then move onto the subject of Time.
The sessions are 90 minutes each and there will be a 5-10 min break for tea after 40 mins. Peter does recommend having a notepad and pen to take any notes. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions and/or discussion.
To listen/participate – you must first email: Lori.Lee@magna.org.uk to register your interest for Data Protection reasons. If you do not receive an invitation to join from Lori Lee, please email Peter directly: pdavies1812@gmail.com.
Zoom is Free! – Sign Up and get it HERE.
This event is sponsored by Magna Housing and Broadwindsor.org.
On the morning of Thursday 1oth June, there is a partial solar eclipse. The disc of the Sun will appear as a crescent as the Moon partially obscures it. A greater solar eclipse will not be seen until 2025.
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This Month’s Astronomy On Zoom
At 3pm on Wednesday afternoon the 2nd month’s presentation on Astronomy by Peter Davies, Broadwindsor will begin on Zoom.
It will start with a brief recap on magnetic fields. distances and a bit more on planets’ magnetic fields.
Focussing on gravity, the following will be explored:
- Gravity… what is it/purpose?
- Gravity on different planets.
- Gravity in space/galaxies.
There will also be an introduction to Black Holes. As requested, there will be time allocated to explore some of the star formations/Constellations.
The sessions are 90 minutes each and there will be a 5-10 min break for tea after 40 mins. Peter does recommend having a notepad and pen to take any notes. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions and/or discussion.
To listen/participate – you must first email: Lori.Lee@magna.org.uk to register your interest for Data Protection reasons. If you do not receive an invitation to join, please email Peter directly: pdavies1812@gmail.com.
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Village Resident Presents Monthly Astronomy on Zoom
At 3pm on Wednesday, 14th April, many will be back in their workplace but there will be many others still at home. For those not at work, at 3pm, village resident, Peter Davies will be launching the first of his Zoom presentations: ‘ An Introduction to the basic principles of our Earth, Sun and planets‘.
Presentations will occur each month and progress through all aspects of time, space, distance and gravity. Ideal for beginners who want to know more than just the names of stars and constellations. The first session will take a look at the basics of how our solar system works in general starting with magnetic forces. The project is being funded by Magna.org.uk and supported by Broadwindsor.org. It will continue on a monthly basis for as long as there is interest.
Peter’s interest in astronomy began over 20 years ago after studying & working in electronics. “I’d like people to understand what they see when they look at an object in the night sky rather than looking at a pinpoint of light. The sessions really are for beginners and I’d advise to keep notes for reference for future sessions.” The sessions are 90 minutes each and Peter does recommend having a notepad and pen to take any notes. There will be a ten minute break during the session for refreshments. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions and/or discussion.
To listen/participate – you must first email: Lori.Lee@magna.org.uk to register your interest for Data Protection reasons.
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Road Disruption Around Crewkerne
A fire emergency at the Nat West Bank in Crewkerne is causing diversions everywhere.
Crewkerne Headlines And Topics reported that Market Street in Crewkerne is currently closed to traffic as fire crews tackle a blaze in the former Nat West Bank building.
The incident recorded as being in a derelict building was reported to Fire Control at 12:16 hrs.
In an official statement from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, a spokesperson said: “We are currently in attendance at a large fire in Crewkerne. We currently have 14 fire engines and various specialist vehicles and officers in attendance. Crews from Crewkerne, Yeovil, Taunton, Chard, Street, Martock, Ilminster, Sherborne, Axminster, Somerton, Wincanton and Bovey Tracy are in attendance. The Police and Ambulance are also in attendance.”
The featured photo of the scene was taken by Chris at Bilbys.
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Lawrences Online General Sale – Wednesday 10th February
Lawrences auctioneers are holding an online General Sale starting at 10am on Wednesday, 10th February.
The salerooms in Crewkerne are closed but you can browse the items in the sale and leave your bids ahead of the sale.
Click HERE to view all the items in their catalogue.
Telephone:01460 73041
or email: enquiries@lawrences.co.uk
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Lawrence’s Online General Auction – Wednesday 13th
Did you know that you can bid online from the comfort of your own home in this week’s Online General Sale at Lawrences Auctioneers from Crewkerne this Wednesday?
The salerooms are closed but you can browse the items in the sale and leave your bids ahead of the sale at their website HERE.
Telephone:01460 73041
or email: enquiries@lawrences.co.uk
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Rare Archives Sold at Lawrences’ Auctioneers
At Lawrences’ auctioneers in Crewkerne, great attention focused upon an archive of pictures, books and manuscripts from the family of Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning. Prices were strong throughout. Robert Browning’s `The Greek Christian Poets and the English Poets` took £2375, more than ten times expectations; a pair of portrait miniatures ascribed to Charles Robertson, c.1790, made £1750 and an album of 120 family portrait photographs, apparently captioned by Robert Browning himself, made £6750.
An informal pencil sketch of Elizabeth Barrett Browning from 1845, ascribed to Alfred Price Moulton-Barrett (1820-1904), belied its simple lines by making the astounding price of £5750. The selection, and indeed the sale, was led by a collection of manuscript poems by Elizabeth and included drafts of `The Enchantress`, `The Young Thucydides` and other works.
Against hopes of £7000, this lot made £32500 and the collection added over £60000 to the £182,000 sale total.
Check when Lawrences’ next auctions are taking place HERE.
(Dates may be subject to change due to Government law and restrictions.)
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Local Employment: General Farm Worker At South Petherton
Yeabridge Farm at South Petherton are looking for someone either full or part time to be a General Farm Worker.
Applicants MUST be able to drive a tractor with trailer as well as look after livestock. – Apply via Facebook HERE.
Telephone: 01460 242800
Email: info@yeabridgefarm.co.uk
Yeabridge Farm is set over 250 acres and has been in the family for over 100 years. Joe and his family run the farm which is situated away from the Yurt site in nearby fields. They have a range of businesses operating from the farm including Glamping. They grow Maize for a local dairy farmer, and have grass for grazing livestock. They look after lambs and pigs on the farm which are eventually sold to local restaurants and direct to their customers as Meat Boxes.
Yeabridge TA13 5LW South Petherton
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Improved Y6 Bus Timetable Starts Next Week
Somerset Buses have improved their Y6, Yeovil to Bridport service and it comes into effect next week until further notice.
Travelling to Bridport:
You can now leave Broadwindsor village at 9.42am and at 5.27pm to travel to Bridport.
There is only one bus returning from Bridport at 12.50pm from the Hospital or at 12.56pm from West Street (Nationwide) which gets you back into Broadwindsor for 1.29pm and continues onto Crewkerne and Yeovil.
Travelling to Crewkerne and Yeovil:
Alternatively, you can leave Broadwindsor at 1.29pm to travel to Crewkerne (arr. 1.50pm) or Yeovil (arr. 2.15pm).
The return journey departs Yeovil at 4.35pm, Crewkerne at 5.05pm and arrives into Broadwindsor at 5.27pm.
