The Midweek Motivator Quiz should go on for the next few weeks but possibly end as and when it is allowed for up to six people (or two households if this is larger) to meet in each other’s gardens – which is currently scheduled to take place on 29th March. 🙂 You will be kept posted.
This week there are 3 rounds of 5 questions (No Local Round from now on) and one picture round of 10 questions.
To Jointhe Zoom Meeting (the Quiz) – Click HERE. Meeting ID: 788 9149 1873 Passcode: tJM95z
No prizes! it’s simply breaking the monotony of Lockdown. 🙂 Look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, 24th at 8pm.
At the beginning of this year, Beaminster Town Council announced that Beaminster had been awarded over £98,000 by the National Lottery Communities Fund, (NLCF), to enable them to deliver their Skate Park Project in 2021. It has taken a while but it will be worth the effort.
Work has now started on the construction for this project and the site is expected to be closed from Tuesday 22nd February for a period of nine weeks. The park remains open but the car park is closed.
Beaminster Town Council has received two amounts of funding from West Dorset District Council and now the generous NLCF award takes them to their funding target. This means that that they can now commence the project and, COVID restrictions permitting, they hope to complete it by the summer of 2021. They will be working closely with Maverick Industries on the build, and the Prout Bridge Project to develop the launch event.
Following the Government’s announcement of their 3 Step plan out of Lockdown, The White Lion in Broadwindsor MAY be allowed to open its door on Monday, 17th May 2021 after being closed since forever it seems!
Landlords Spike & Vikki commented: ” We can’t post any days or times yet, we want to wait ’til nearer the time to see what the situation is. Itwill be good to bring the pub back to life as it should be.”
We are so used to seeing Spike, Vikki, Molly & Tabitha looking like this. We do look forward to seeing their smiles when we walk in through their door again – smiling too!
The BBC reports that the closure statistics highlight how the duration of economic support, as well as the vaccination timetable, could be crucial in determining how long doors stay closed.
The furlough wage support scheme is due to finish at the end of April 2021 – whilst business rates holidays for hospitality and leisure firms are due to end early in the same month in each of the UK nations.
The end of March will also see the application period close for Government-backed loans of up to £50,000 to smaller businesses under the “bounce back” scheme.
There are grants available for Businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure more of which will be published at a later date. Click HEREfor more information from the BBC.
If the strict conditions are met – the 4th step plan to ease England’s Lockdown could see all legal limits on social contact lifted by 21 June 2021.#Broadwindsor,#Burstock,#Blackdown,#Drimpton,#Hursey,#Kittwhistle,#Seaborough,#Dorset,#Village,#BWGPC,#2021,#DorsetCouncil,#OutOfLockdown,#SocialDistancing,#BeSafe,#StaySafe
Following the marvellous feedback from last weekend’s Curry Specials – we very much look forward to the next one! On offer from Thursday 18th – Saturday 20th February there is a choice of the following:
Homemade Chicken Pie with Fresh Vegetables and Chips or Mash.
Homemade Mushroom Stroganoff with Savoury Rice (Gluten Free).
Smoked Haddock and Mozzarella Fishcakes with Salad and Chips (Gluten Free).
There’s always room for pudding! This weekend, made with love:
Gluten-free Triple Chocolate Brownies @ £3.00
Chocolate Orange Cheesecake with Cream @ £4.00
Please pre-order by 5pm the day prior for collection Please collect between6pm – 7.30pm
On Sunday:
For Lunch Vikki offers you Roast Beef, Roast Turkey or RoastLamb, all served with their accompaniments @ £8.50.
Please pre-order by 5pm Saturday.
Please collect between 12 noon – 2.00pm.
With this wet weather for half term week bringing a lot of people down, for half an hour on Wednesday evening, you’re invited to have a laugh and join Margery Hookings’ Midweek Motivator Quiz.
Village resident, Margery Hookings is the host of the quiz and has trialled it with a few the past few weeks and interest is growing. Topics are local, current and include a picture round. Margery will continue doing it in Lockdown for as long as people are interested.
Margery commented “It’s just for fun and a way of seeing each other’s faces during lockdown. There are three rounds of five questions and one picture round of 10 questions.”
Please make a note of it in your diary and have your drinks & snacks ready. Make sure you log in with plenty of time to spare otherwise the quiz might start before you join it. The quiz lasts approx 30 minutes as Margery is using the free version of Zoom.
If you don’t have it, Zoom is Free! – Sign Up and get it HERE.
Here are the log in details to take part in this week’s Midweek Motivator Quiz:
To JoinZoom Meeting (the Quiz) – Click HERE. Meeting ID:743 0739 0534 Passcode: yWi84j
Hope to see you on Wednesday, 17th at 8pm.#Broadwindsor,#Burstock,#Blackdown,#Drimpton,#Hursey,#Kittwhistle,#Seaborough,#Dorset,#Village,#MidweekMotivatorQuiz,#Lockdown,#2021,#Zoom,#StayAtHome,#Fun,#Laugh,#SaveYourSanity,#BeSafe,#StaySafe
Congratulations to all those parents who have been coping with homeschooling their child/children. It’s the Half Term holiday next week and time to take a well deserved break. You’ve been indoors for months – here are some ideas to relieve the monotony of Lockdown and perhaps do something a little different this half term holiday.
You can celebrate Valentine’s Day on Sunday14th with little ones by baking some heart shaped biscuits or making cards for someone they love.
Sunday is also the Chinese New Year – Read more HERE.
Tuesday 16th is Shrove Tuesday – Luckily pancakes are very easy to make and children can get involved with the whisking, tossing, decorating and eating!
Tell your children about Shrove Tuesday:
Shrove Tuesday is a Christian festival celebrated in many countries across the globe. It is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. This was to remember when Jesus went into the desert for 40 days to fast and pray. Lent is a period of around six weeks leading up to Easter. During Lent, Christians give up rich, tasty foods such as butter, eggs, sugar and fat (some Christians continue to do so). Shrove Tuesday was the last chance to eat them. Anglo-Saxon Christians went to confession and were “shriven” (absolved from their sins). A bell would be rung to call people to confession. This came to be called the “Pancake Bell” and is still rung today.
The exact date of Shrove Tuesday changes from year to year. But one thing stays the same — it’s always 47 days before Easter Sunday. In the UK, Ireland, Australia and Canada, Shrove Tuesday has another name – Pancake Day!
The ingredients for pancakes are seen to symbolise four points of significance at this time of year:
Eggs ~ Creation
Flour ~ The staff of life
Salt ~ Wholesomeness
Milk ~ Purity
The pancake has a very long history and featured in cookery books as far back as 1439. The tradition of tossing or flipping them is almost as old: “And every man and maide doe take their turne, And tosse their Pancakes up for feare they burne.” – Pasquil’s Palin, 1619. Pancake Races are a common and competitive activity: people racing each other whilst tossing a pancake in a pan.
Exercise:
Climb to the top of Lewesdon Hill 🙂
The MUGAnext to the school will be open for socially distanced personal exercise and playing outdoor games with those in your bubble. It is free to use.
To book your time slot please contact David Leader on: 01308 868275 Mobile: 07867 608652 Email: dleader@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk
Joe Wicks also known as The Body Coach, performs live PE classes online that can be done from your living room helping the nation’s children stay active during throughout Lockdown – not just for the holidays – Click HERE.
Baking:
There are innumerable sources of recipes available online. The National Trust offer a selection of simple and enjoyable cake, biscuit and savoury recipes for you to bake at home with your children – Click HERE.
Create a Bug Hotel for your garden:
The photograph shows you the wide range of simple things which can provide a home for smaller creatures. You probably won’t need to buy anything, as it will all be lying around the garden or in wooded areas. Think about the creature you’re making a home for – does it need to be warm, light, dry, dark, cold, or wet? Don’t despair if animals don’t move in straight away. Many will take time to get used to a new place. The Woodland Trust have a good page with more advice on building a Bug Hotel – Click HERE.
Recreate a Cinema Trip:
Let the children choose the film in advance and decide a specific time during the day to watch the film. The children can personalise tickets if they want to. Arrange cushions and comfort in the room. Draw the curtains and have the lights off. Have a selection and supply of popcorn, drinks, sweets and choc ices for movie snacks or any interval.
Look Up!
With dark evenings and later bedtimes, share some time together looking at the stars on a clear night. Orion is easily spotted in the Southern sky. You’ll need warm clothes and some patience but it is worth it.
You can see the path of our Milky Way easily once your eyes have become accustomed to the darkness.
The crescent of the New Moon will be in the dark sky, growing every night until it is Full on 27th February. Night Sky & Star Walk are two popular apps for iOS and Google Sky for Android.
Make A Time Capsule:
We are all agreed that we are living in unprecedented times – make a time capsule. In years to come, when Covid-19 is discussed the way the plague or smallpox is mentioned in history books now, you might want a unique way to remember the smaller details of living through it. Have your child locate items around the house that are unique to the Lockdown habits you’ve formed as a family and put them into a time capsule.
Put On A Performance!
With school pantos, plays and assemblies all cancelled this year, here’s an opportunity to scratch that performing itch. If you plan it over the whole week, putting on a show for your family and friends could become a real focal point. It could be a solo performance, or include parents, siblings, toys, even pets.
Monday: Formally invite your audience with a Zoom, Hangouts or Skype invitation to the Big Show on Friday. Decide what the story is. A retelling of their favourite film or nursery story? Or one they’ve made up on their own?
Tuesday: Casting and getting into character. Who’s going to play what role? Talk about what each character thinks and feels. ‘Workshop’ some or all of the story and be inventive. Trying things out makes all the possibilities of a performance come to the fore.
Wednesday: Think about costume and scenery. Dressing up or make something new. For kids, wearing adults clothes and accessories can be very entertaining. Don’t forget about the make-up. For scenery and props – get inventive with your furniture and decor.
Thursday: Practise, practise practise!!
Friday: Showtime! Remember, this is for fun, so don’t fret and it really doesn’t matter if it all goes a bit pear-shaped ‘on the night’. Your audience will appreciate being invited to some live (and utterly unique) entertainment.
Remember to press record on your phone or Zoom screen creating a memory you’ll cherish in years to come.
The Shakespeare Globe offer Telling Tales: a selection of online storytellings and workshops that you can connect with from home. With options for ages 3-16 years, meet their educational practitioners as they immerse you in the world of Shakespeare’s plays.
Join by Zoom to share in the joy of Shakespeare’s stories on until 21st February 2021. Click HERE.
The Parish Council are sorry to report that the February Parish Council meeting has now been cancelled.
The meeting due to take place on Monday, 15th February had already been postponed by one week due to unforeseen IT problems. The next online meeting (via Zoom) will now take place on Monday, 8th March 2021. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Please do contact the Council if you require any further information – hello@broadwindsorgroup.gov.uk.
A delicious range of homemade curries are on offer from Vikki’s kitchen this weekend. Perfect for the current cold weather. Curries always means spices but it doesn’t always mean hot: there are tastes to suit all palettes – available Thursday – Saturday. The Full meal with accompaniments is £10.
Available for collection: Thursday – Saturday 6pm – 7.30pm.
There usual takeaway menu is also available and for Sunday there is the choice of Roast Beef, Turkey or Pork. Collect between 12 noon – 2.00pm.
Don’t forget to add. . . .
Molly’s Triple Chocolate Brownies @ £3
Please telephone 01308 867070 to pre order or email info@whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk .#Broadwindsor,#Burstock,#Blackdown,#Hursey,#Kittwhistle,#Seaborough,#Drimpton,#Dorset,#Village,#Community,#TheWhiteLion,#Specials,#SundayRoast,#FreshFood,#2021,#Takeaway,#Homemade,#Curry,#TripleChocolateBrownies,#SocialDistancing,#Delicious,#SupportYourLocal,#StayAtHome,#BeKind,#StaySafe
The photo shows Chris Edgerley standing next to the beautiful ammonite which has been donated for the wall. Something else is still required to balance the wall out at the other end. If anyone has anything appropriate they could donate – please contact David Leader or Chris as soon as possible.
It wasn’t just Chris working this morning – there were many busy and active people working in the sunshine and cold at Bernards’ Place. Lots of digging and more clearing of the guttering and hedges. They made excellent progress.
Massive thanks to Jamie, Margaret, John, Stefan, Terry and Chris for all their hard work.
There will be another work party in a couple of weeks and David will let everyone know.
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