Extending the thanks to the squad who worked in the wind and rain over the weekend so that customers can be better protected from the weather when queuing this winter.
From left to right. Terry Clarke, Phillip Coltart, Andrew Hookings (Chairman of BADCE), Kevin Madder-Smith (Shop Manager), Chris Edgerley, Ryan Smith, Jamie Dawson and John Heys.
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Earlier today, the voluntary work party cut back the very overgrown hedge between Comrades Hall and the church yard. On what was a very wet morning the task was completed thanks to the hard work and commitment from the volunteers saving the hall funds many hundreds of pounds.
David Leader, who took part and the photograph expressed a massive thank you to Bob, Stefan, Terry, Chris, Phillip, Andrew and Dave.
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is what’s making the difference, everything is so strange for the children at the moment. The social life they are used to is hugely restricted so if we can as leaders continue to try and offer a piece of normality in the best way we can then we have done our job well. 
You can contact Emma at emmahouse@btconnect.com.
Learn more at the GirlGuiding website HERE.
Our marvellous Community Stores is in desperate need as new volunteers are needed to cover staff and other volunteers being on holiday. The large white board to the right of the counter in the shop displays the names of people who have put their name down and volunteered to man the shop for a 2 hour shift next week – could YOU fill in any of the blanks to cover a 2 hour shift? Once a shift has been agreed it is then the volunteer’s responsibility to arrange a relief should that be necessary.
You can be reassured that all the necessary measures are in place to keep you Covid-19 safe in the shop environment.
There is also a panic alarm fitted to ensure your safety.
Ready? Download an application form to volunteer HERE. Email your completed form to Volunteer Co-ordinator, Teri Small (her email address is on the form) or call into the shop and leave it there and speak to Kevin (Shop Manager) or if you prefer, phone him: 01308 867922.
Haven’t helped in the shop before? Not confident in operating the till or debit card machines? This is NOT a problem. 🙂
All new volunteers are supported by another experienced team member or a member of staff (Kevin, Jane & Margaret) – a “Buddy”. You are given training and support to carry out the everyday tasks: either on the till, serving customers, or if that’s not for you, then help with administration, cleaning, or stock replenishment.
You can read and download their policies HERE which includes the Staff and Volunteer Handbook which outlines all the duties that must be undertaken in the successful daily running of the shop.
What do you get out of it? Working as part of the team, you can:
Our award winning Broadwindsor Community Stores can only continue with your help.
Please don’t assume that because it’s only two hours, that there will be someone else to fill it because there isn’t! Please help if you can. Thank you.
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The Yarn Barton Centre in Beaminster reopened today and will be operating 10am – 12.30pm Monday – Saturday.
It is totally manned by volunteers and provides a wide variety of services helping both residents and visitors to the area.
The Citizens Advice Bureau no longer has their Thursday session but Bridport CAB can be contacted on: 01308 456594 or advice@bridport-cab.org.uk
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Our wonderful Community shop now have their Click and Collect operation up and running successfully with orders from in and around the village. For those less familiar with shopping online, they have produced a marvellous step by step guide on how to use their facility.
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Earlier this afternoon, the large trough at Bernards’ Place was filled up with 4 tons of soil by village resident and Councillor, David Leader with the invaluable help of Daren and village residents Kyle, Morgan & Harry. All the the soil was transferred from the top end of the park by the Comrades Hall where a big clearing project took place on July 26th.
They all gave their Sunday time voluntarily – many thanks to them all!
The trough is now awaiting the attention and care of village resident Ruth from Fullers to make it lush and pretty.
* Please also notice the new gate which was made and erected by Malcolm Heaver 🙂 *
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Inspired by Swiss businessman, Henry Dunant and originally called the British National Society for Aid to the Sick and Wounded in War in 1870, it would be renamed the British Red Cross in 1905 becoming part of an international movement of humanitarian organisations offering aid in disasters and health crises.
Granted its first Royal Charter in 1908 by HM King Edward VII, Queen Alexandra then became its president. Our Queen has been a patron of the organisation for 65 years and Prince Charles has been president of the Red Cross since 2003.
All Red Cross programs and activities are guided by their 7 Fundamental Principles:
The British Red Cross refuse to ignore people in crisis. They help people cope with disasters, conflicts and personal crises.
To donate to their UK Coronavirus Response Appeal, by card or PayPal – Click HERE.
To learn more of the history and work of the British Red Cross, visit their website – HERE.
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The Dorset Council Community Impact Fund (DCIF) Round 5 (Coronavirus Support) has launched to support local charities, and voluntary organisations that are providing support and assistance to help Dorset’s most vulnerable people and their communities to recover after the recent Coronavirus outbreak.
New applications are now being accepted and the fund closes at midnight on Sunday, 20th September 2020. Award decisions will be confirmed from the end of August through to the end of September 2020.
Organisations and community groups can apply for up to £5,000. New and emerging groups (those with less than 6 months delivery experience and who may not have the normal governance in place) can apply for up to £1,000 provided they have a referee who will endorse their application and manage the funds on their behalf.
Organisations awarded a grant will need to be able to commence delivery of their project/activities within six weeks of being awarded funding. Groups will need to use their funding by end of March 2021.
Who can apply? Who is eligible?
All organisations applying (apart from new and emerging groups) must have:
Please read through the full guidelines HERE (a new window will open) before applying.
If you have read the guidelines and are ready to apply, click HERE.
If you want to chat through your project before applying or have a specific question you can contact any of the following:
Policy and Performance Officer (Grants) – Ian Wells
ian.wells@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01305 224307
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Apologies for not giving fair warning – but you can listen to what the Chairman of Broadwindsor Community Stores, Andrew Hookings, had to say in a seven minute interview on BBC Radio Solent’s Breakfast Show this morning.
Please click on the link below, fast forward it to 47mins, 15 seconds and you’ll hear Andrew being introduced by Steve Harris discussing the affect of Covid-19 has had on our community stores and how the shop was successful in securing a grant from the Dorset Community Foundation Coronavirus Fund.
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