Broadwindsor’s Talent Showcase

There was standing room only on Sunday, 19th June when the following artists took to the Comrades Hall stage and delivered an afternoon of wonderful entertainment in the Broadwindsor Fun Group project ‘Broadwindsor’s Got Talent 2023‘.

Chrissie Miller, president of the W.I. acted as MC for the event. It began with a story from Ali about chocolate cake…

The W.I. then presented ‘The Three Ages of Women‘…


Oscar and Fin
performed showing their drumming and keyboard skills…

The first half closed with the children from Broadwindsor School...

The second half opened with ‘A Charming Affair‘ performed by Camille, Rita, Izzy & John


Peter the Poet
performed a rendition of his work…

Then we had Rob Fry & his girls

The afternoon closed with the audience joining in with  ‘A Little Help From My Friends‘…

Outgoing Chairman, Adrian Gray thanked those involved…


A Great Big Thank You
to everyone who took part and helped organise the event 🙂

A Great Big Thank You!


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The Fun Group Talent Show – Sunday, 11th June

Rehearsals are already taking place behind closed doors for this joyful, entertaining event taking place on the Sunday afternoon of 11th June.

Tickets are now on sale at £3, which includes a drink, Under 16’s are free, available exclusively from Broadwindsor Community Stores.

Put the date in your diary 🙂

Please direct any queries to: bwfunday20@gmail.com.

Broadwindsor Fun Group


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Broadwindsor.Org Now At 3 Years

Broadwindsor.Org celebrates three years today 🙂 It began by informing people of the cancellation of events due to the Government’s instructions for everyone to Stay at Home. As our village went into isolation, takeaway dinners and food supplies that were available became important due to last minute changes either with people’s health or new government instruction.  The Sound of Music began on 26th March, creating a one ‘o’ clock socially distanced gathering which helped keep us all sane.

That seems soooo long ago now and soooo much has happened since that time: Familiar people left or lost, new people arrived and welcomed.  My sincere thanks to those businesses, artists and individuals who register and support the website. My work remains voluntary. Renewals at £15 p.a. are currently being prepared for those already registered. New supporters and donations are always welcome.

 The recent warm sunshine optimises our day with fresh hope – Spring has most definitely sprung and Summer is on the way!

🙂 THANK YOU!

Wendy Shields
Editor.
info@broadwindsor.org


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Broadwindsor Fun Group’s Talent Show – Sunday, 11th June

Showcasing the talent that lies within our village, as the programme is filling up and coming together, this is the last call to anyone who would like to take part but hasn’t contacted the Fun Group yet.

The event takes place 5 – 7pm on Sunday, 11th June at The Comrades Hall with a rehearsal planned for Sunday, 21st May at 12.30pm.

Talent is not restricted to performances of song, music and comedy – visual artists are also invited to be included in a display of their artwork.

Please email: bwfunday20@gmail.com.

 

Broadwindsor Fun Group


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A Great BIG Thank You

From last night’s party organisers, John & Lynne Staff:

Our Village Party at the hall on Saturday was a stunning success. Thanks to our local band McIntyre with Wendy Shields and Brian Wing guesting. It would have been almost impossible without the generous donation from the Broadwindsor Fun Group and the support of all those who helped on the day. A big thank you also goes to Kate, Chloe and Louise for preparing the food and all those who helped on the bar. A special thanks goes to Margaret and Jane from the Broadwindsor Community Shop for their advice and support. 

Not to forget the a huge thank you to all those who turned up!  

A great evening, lets hope we’ll be able to do it again soon. 

John & Lynne Staff

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Broadwindsor Fun Group Put On Talent Show & Fun Day

Put the dates on your calendar and in your diary:
Sunday, 11th June 5 – 7pm and Sunday, 25th June from 12noon
🙂

In response to the questionnaires returned, Broadwindsor Fun Group are putting on a Talent Show at The Comrades Hall on Sunday 11th June. (NB: This is a performance and not a competition!)
This is to be a showcase of local talent – musicians, comedians, poets and any performers from the parish who would like to take part.  Places and time slots will be limited so anyone wishing to take part must contact Wendy Shields or Camille Newall in person or email bwfunday20@gmail.com as soon as possible please.
Available nearer the time, tickets for the event will be £3, to include a complimentary drink on arrival,  Under 16’s FREE

Again, in response to the questionnaires returned, The Fun Day will be on Sunday, 25th June and will commence at 12noon.  It will be a scaled down event from last year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and there is less space available in Bernards’ Place but favourite activities will still be there 🙂

Rather than addressing the many global issues that are currently taking place around our world, the Fun Group are keeping it local and very open for interpretation with the theme of “Farming Life” for their Scarecrow competition!

There will be a barbecue, a bar, refreshments from our excellent W.I., stalls and gamesa day of fun!

Nina Garcia

There will be live music including the lovely Nina Garcia who will be welcomed back to perform too.

Chairman, Adrian Gray thanks those who have offered their ‘hands on help‘ with the event, (all should have received an email by now but if not or if you’d like to help then please do get in touch).  There will be a Happy Helpers meeting on Sunday, 16th April at 3pm.
bwfunday20@gmail.com.

Looking forward to Fun and, we hope, the Sunshine!

Broadwindsor Fun Group


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Telephone Box Library/Book Exchange Update

Thank you once again to village resident, Chris Edgerley for fixing the notice to the door of our Telephone Box Library 🙂
It reads…

The etched glass effect was done by Karen and Godfrey at Bridport Banners.

Please Use & Enjoy.


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Thank You From UNICEF

Further to the profit made at the coffee morning a month ago, organiser  Sally Sarling received the lovely letter shown from UNICEF thanking her for the donation made.

Thank you to everyone who supported the event.

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Firework Display A Sparkling Success

An estimated two to three hundred people showed up at Broadwindsor’s Cricket ground this evening.

A set of air pods in a case were found and can be retrieved from the Knapp Inn – please contact Lesley on 01308 862408.

Entry was free but volunteers rattled their collection buckets enthusiastically.  Special thanks must go to the small group of children, who found a five pound note lying in the ground and added it to the donation bucket.

Huge thanks to the organisers, sponsors, volunteer helpers and of course to you, the public for showing up! 🙂 We look forward to this annual event at the Cricket Club next year.


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Ukraine Sale Raises £585

The Coffee morning held on Saturday 8th in aid of the Ukraine raised £585.00 🙂

Sally Sarling reported the breakdown as follows:

  • Donations, including £25 from the Over 60’s Club: £274.00
  • Plants: £33.50 + ?*
  • Cakes: £75.50
  • Books & Puzzles: £31.00
  • Raffle: £171.00

Sally added “I just wanted to let you know how much money we made…. Not quite as good as the previous one last May but, knowing now we must be a little more careful with our cash, I am not surprised that we made £575. *However, it is possible that a little more might come our way from Val & Colin Lawrence who kindly put a table with plants for sale outside their cottage in Burstock.
I wanted to say a big thank you from Philip, Diana and myself for your support and invaluable help in making the event a success.
Thank you very much.
With best wishes and kind regards,
Sally Sarling.

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