Winter Opening Hours At Bridport Recycling Centre

A reminder that from today (Thursday 1 October) the Household Recycling Centres (HRCs, or “the tip”) change to Winter opening hours – 10am to 4pm daily.

The Recycling Centre is located at Broomhills Nursery, West Bay Fields, Bridport, Dorset DT6 5LB.

There are van and trailer restrictions: Vans must have a valid permit or a hire agreement of a maximum of 3 days.
Vehicles that don’t require a permit can use a trailer, but the maximum trailer size is 1.2 metres wide and 1.8 metres long (approx. 6ft x 4ft).

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Over 25yrs and Out Of Work? UCan Get Wise

WiseAbility’s Better Building Opportunities (BBO)  is a programme which supports organisations through local projects to tackle the root causes of poverty, promoting social inclusion and driving employment growth opportunities. It aims to help the most disadvantaged in our community.

The five key areas of Building Better Opportunities are:

  • Help the most disadvantaged
  • Tackle social exclusion
  • Be focused on the capabilities of each individual
  • Lead to better coordinated services
  • Create new opportunities for work.

If you are in touch with anyone living in Dorset, over the age of 25 that is not in any form of paid work. They can get 1:1 free support towards education, training and employment goals.
Please contact to discuss this: email: info@wiseability.co.uk or telephone: 0300 303 3737

WISE Ability Services is the lead partner of the Building Better Opportunities Grant in Dorset. Visit their website for more information HERE

UCanThe UCan Project is for people in the Dorset area, aged 25 and over who are unemployed or economically inactive. They have a caring and supportive team who will listen to your needs and offer specific and tailored information, advice and guidance. They can help and support you to achieve your learning, training and employment goals. They understand every situation is different, and so they will take the time to get to know you as an individual.

Call 0300 303 3737 for more information.

The UCan project is funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund through the Big Lottery Fund.

 

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Young Researchers & Inspectors 12-19 years Wanted

Dorset Young Researchers are appealing to those aged between 14rs and 19yrs (as of October 2020) to join them. They are a group of young people leading youth-led research projects across Dorset. They gain valuable skills in team work, research and communication.
Young Researchers are trained to find out other young people’s lived experiences, perceptions and insights across Dorset. The result? Young Researchers co-produce solutions with decision makers, working together to improve services for young people.

If you are aged between 14 and 19 and live or study in Dorset they would love for you to be part of our Young Researcher team!

Make new friends, develop research and life skills and learn how to use data to improve services for young people across Dorset!

3 ways to join Dorset Young Researchers:

  • text ‘I’m in DYR + name + date of birth + postcode‘ to: 07841 015813
  • email: dorset@participationpeople.com for an application form.
  • follow them on social media @DCYouthVoice and ask for more info

Or perhaps you’d prefer to be an Inspector?

Dorset Young Inspectors are young people inspecting and scrutinising young people’s services across Dorset. Young Inspectors find out what’s working, what’s not and where the gaps are for services young people use across Dorset. They:

  • mystery shop
  • interview staff
  • inspect buildings

Finally they work with decision makers to find solutions, making things better for young people long-term.

If you are aged between 12 and 18 and live or study in Dorset, we would love for you to be part of our Young Inspector team!

Make new friends, develop life skills and learn how to ask the tough questions and find answers!

3 ways to join Dorset Young Inspectors:

  • text ‘I’m in DYI + name + date of birth + postcode‘ to 07841 015813
  • email dorset@participationpeople.com for an application form
  • follow them on social media @DCYouthVoice and ask for more info

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Mobile Covid-19 Testing Unit At West Bay Tomorrow

The mobile Covid-19 testing unit will be at West Bay, Bridport on the following dates: 
  • Wednesday 30th Sep
  • Thursday 1st Oct
  • Mon 5th Oct
  • Wed 7th Oct
It will also be at Dorchester on:
  • Sat 3rd Oct
  • Sun 4th Oct
  • Thurs 8th Oct
To book a test please visit: HERE
If you are having issues with booking a slot the advice is to keep trying as appointments as slots are opened through the day.

You can only get a free NHS test if at least one of the following applies:

  • you have a high temperature
  • you have a new, continuous cough
  • you’ve lost your sense of smell or taste or it’s changed
  • you’ve been told to have a test before you go into hospital and you live in England
  • you’ve been asked to by a local authority
  • you’re taking part in a government pilot project

You can also get a test for someone you live with if they have symptoms.

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Download the NHS COVID-19 App

The new NHS COVID-19 app, is now available to download for free in England and Wales.

The Government say that this will be the fastest way to see if you’re at risk from coronavirus. The faster you know, the quicker you can alert and protect your loved ones and community.
The app has a number of tools to protect you, including contact tracing, local area alerts and venue check-in. It uses proven technology from Apple and Google, designed to protect every user’s privacy.

Download for iOS & iPhoneClick to Download from Google Play

 

 

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New Rules At The White Lion

From this evening, Thursday 24th September – when entering the White Lion –

  • You must be wearing a mask unless sat at your table.
  • No mask – No entry – That is the law.
  • Hand sanitiser is on a table to your right as you enter – please use it.
  • Do not approach the barplease wait to be directed to your table.

Opening hours are:

  • WEDNESDAYS – 6pm – 10pm
    Food served: 6pm – 9pm
  • THURSDAYS – 6pm – 10pm
    Food served: 6pm – 9pm
  • FRIDAYS – 6pm – 10pm
    Food served: 6pm – 9pm
  • SATURDAYS – 3pm – 10pm
    Food served: 6pm – 9pm
  • SUNDAYS – 12noon – 5pm
    Sunday Roast served: 12noon – 3pm

Always best to book! 01308 867070

Vikki & Spike thank you for your understanding and your custom. 

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This Week is #RecycleWeek2020

It’s Recycle Week 2020! (21 – 27 September). Wherever you live. Wherever you call home. 89% of us recycle. Keep doing your bit. This year and every year.
In Broadwindsor,

  • there are recycling bins are at Redlands Yard  for tetrapaks and aluminium foil respectively.
  • there are recycling bins for crisp packets at Bernards’ Place and outside the school.
  • there are two large clothes recycling banks, also outside of the school.

Please remember to wash and crush your tetrapaks or the bins will fill up too quickly.  Please don’t put an item in the recycling bin if it’s not meant to go in there – the volunteers then have the undesirable job of having to sort through it all!

The local Eco-Group would welcome new volunteers to empty the two bins by Redlands Yard.  It needs emptied weekly and a monthly visit to Bridport Recycling Centre.  There is a rota, but more help is always welcome.  Usually a volunteer will have two dates allocated. All that is required are three black bin bags: one for aluminium and two for tetrapaks. Please contact Jackie Riley HERE or call her on 01308 868949.

Dorset CouncilBridport Recycling Centre is located at Broomhills Nursery, West Bay Fields, Bridport, Dorset DT6 5LB and is open 9am – 6pm (at the time of publishing).  Regular opening hours are due to change on October 1st but Government Guidelines and Regulations re: Covid-19 may change opening times before then.
All the following items are accepted at Bridport Recycling Centre:

Asbestos cannot be taken to this recycling centre.

There are van and trailer restrictions: Vans must have a valid permit or a hire agreement of a maximum of 3 days.
Vehicles that don’t require a permit can use a trailer, but the maximum trailer size is 1.2 metres wide and 1.8 metres long (approx. 6ft x 4ft).

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Draw A Pumpkin for Your Window in Half Term Holiday

The following idea is becoming increasing popular through the social media platform Facebook – there is no indication of who first posted the idea but perhaps they had inspiration from Rev. Jo with her Advent Window Trail.

Monday 26th – Friday 30th October 2020 is scheduled to be Half Term Holiday week with Hallowe’en on the Saturday.  With Covid-19, Government restrictions and common sense – Trick or Treating is not an activity to do this year.

Draw a Pumpkin!

Draw a pumpkin for Hallowe'enThere appears to be a lot of enthusiasm generated already – let’s have our parishioners, young and old join in and put a Pumpkin drawing in your window this October.  A reminder will be published a few days before 🙂

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Change of Hours at Beaminster Food Bank

The Food Bank in Beaminster is located in the Prout Bridge Building, 6 Prout Bridge, Beaminster DT8 3AY  and is an invaluable source to many.  They now open 10am – 12noon on Mondays and Fridays every week.

Those who need to use the Food Bank can get in contact via telephone: 07434 654 652 or email beaminsterfoodbank@gmail.com and arrange to collect a parcel. You do not need a referral – but it helps! If you have been referred, you’ll be given a voucher – which you should take to your nearest foodbank. There, your voucher will be redeemed for 3 days worth of nutritionally balanced food.

They are still taking donations which are always needed and very welcome. donation boxes can be found at:

  • Beaminster Pharmacy
  • Yarn Barton Centre
  • Co-op
  • Prout Bridge

Vouchers are accepted at Nick Tett‘s butchers and Fruit and Two Veg. Delivery can be arranged in emergencies.

They thank you so much for your support and do please encourage those who are in need to contact them. They provide fresh food and free groceries. They are fully stocked and ready to help. 🙂

Food Banks normally provide non perishable foods unless stated otherwise and will try to tailor if possible any special dietary requests e.g. vegetarian. Please note: Food Banks are not a long term solution. They are there to help in times of crisis.

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Local Employment: Part-Time at Grape Tree, Bridport

The Grape Tree Health & Food store in Bridport have a part-time, permanent position available.

The job will involve cash handling, serving customers, stock rotation, some cleaning, opening and closing the shop. Candidates must be flexible with hours:

  • hours will include one Sunday a month. 
  • one full weekend off a month.
  • 9-10 hours a week over 2 shifts.
  • more hours to cover holidays.
  • shifts can be anytime between 9am and 5:30pm Monday to Saturday and 10am till 4pm Sunday.
  • Start ASAP.
  • Minimum wage applies
  • Candidates must be over 18 as they will be a key holder.

Contact Store Manager, Lisa Harris – Telephone: (01308) 538270 or through her Facebook page HERE.

Grape Tree are a registered British organic retailer and their products offer key elements of a healthy diet whether the focus is on proteins, carbohydrates, fibre, healthy fats, vitamins or antioxidants. They actively seek new products demanded by their customers that are natural, organic, free from, vegan and vegetarian.

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