Official Opening Bernards’ Place Play Area – Postponed!

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Opening postponed – sorry!

Huge apologies, but we are having to postpone Saturday’s opening because we’ve had to rearrange the position of one of the pieces of equipment for technical reasons, which has delayed the completion of the installation.

We will let you know the new date for the official opening as soon as we’re able to arrange it.

With 7 days remaining on their Crowdfunder appeal and work almost completed, the Management Committee at the Comrades Hall have released this invitation:

Thanks to your support, the village green project at Bernards’ Place, Broadwindsor, comes to a successful conclusion at the end of this week.

We will have a brand new play area, a refreshed community space, a beautiful new oak shelter, and sustainable heating and self-generating electricity in Comrades Hall.

Join us to celebrate our community achievements at the official opening event on Saturday, 29th October at 11am on Bernards’ Place, followed by refreshments and cake in our community pub, The White Lion.

We could not have done it without you!

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday morning.

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The Comrades Hall Celebrate Their Own Platinum Jubilee

The Comrades Hall in Broadwindsor celebrates its own Platinum Jubilee this year!

On Saturday, 19th November, celebrations start with a coffee morning at 10.30am, there will be much memorabilia on display and a raffle will be held.
In the evening, from 7.30 – 10pm, there will be a Barn Dance 🙂 :

Music provided by ‘Crooked Furrow‘.
Bar Available.
Tickets: £10, to include a hot snack.
Under 12s: £5
On Sale at Broadwindsor Community Stores
& The Post Office on Tuesday & Friday mornings.

The land was Glebe land belonging to General Pinney of Racedown. The life of the Comrades Hall begins when members of the British Legion obtained the barn from the Pinneys. They borrowed £200.00 and converted it into a Hall which was used by the parish for many events. Prior to this, events had been held in ‘The Old Schoolhouse‘ opposite. There is a photograph of the men of the British Legion – all of them Comrades together and that is how the Hall got the name ‘Comrades Hall‘.

On 25th November, 1952 – the British Legion returned the Hall to Lady Pinney and on that same day, she made a Deed of Gift…

This was completed in July the following year, with the Charity Commissioners & Trustees, giving the Hall and ground known as Bernards’ Place to the Parishes of Broadwindsor and Burstock. (Charity number: 301110).

On 5th December, 1952 – the first meeting of what became known as the Comrades Hall Committee involved four local families:

Dorothy Shiner
Mr. Boucher
William Pascoe
and a Miss Curtis

The 12 members at that time, remained the governing body until April 1953 when 21 members would be elected at their first AGM. It was then specified that:

The Management Committee should be no less than 20.
5 members had to be women.
2 ex-officios – The Vicar of Broadwindsor & Headmaster of the School.
Every organisation in the parish had to be represented on the committee.

More historical information will appear online at Broadwindsor.org in timing with the event…

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Car Boot Sale At Fullers Hall – This Weekend

There’s no room for parking cars up by Fullers Hall (DT8 3PY) but there will be all that you find at a car boot sale on both Saturday, 29th and Sunday, 30th from 10am – 4pm. Tools; clothing; household items; electrical items, bric-a-brac; books & Christmas items will all be on sale 🙂

If you’re having a pre-Christmas clear out, local residents are invited to use/share a table at Fullers Hall – five tables are available on a first come, first served basis. No charge!
The forecast is light showers in the mornings and dry afternoons with even the chance of sunshine on Sunday.
If dry, you’re welcome to bring your own table and set up outside the hall or on the surrounding gardens with the residents’ permission. There will be no parking but you can drop your items off.

Please contact Peter Davies: 07563 185633 with any queries.

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Early Bookings Recommended For Christmas Dinners

Both the Stableyard Restaurant at Redlands Yard and the White Lion in Broadwindsor are getting booked up since advertising their Christmas Menus… It is recommended that you book now to avoid any disappointment.

The Stableyard, Redlands Yard:

Telephone: 01308 868362 or email: hello@stableyardrestaurant.co.uk

The White Lion Community Pub:

Telephone: 01308 867070 or email: info@whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk

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Where Did The Tin Hut Go?

This was the question and discussion at this morning’s Post Office Coffee Group from the village’s older residents.

The blue Tin Hut which was situated outside at Wall Farm on the B3164 towards Marshwood has gone. Some were shocked. Many were surprised.

So many wistful, memories were voiced:

“It was an icon.”
“It has been there since time immemorial.”
”I remember the beautiful lilac that used to grow around it”

All understand that it may have been removed and the gate put in place to allow the farmer to move his cattle across the main road safer as it is a blind corner.

Nonetheless, another piece of local history lost….

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Newsletter: The White Lion Roars

Kate Staff and her family at the White Lion have produced the first of their monthly newsletters telling you what events they have on and are planning. Chairman of Broadwindsor Community Pub Ltd, Rick Dyke added his thanks too.

Follow them on Facebook HERE to keep yourself up to date!

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Hallowe’en Celebrations At The White Lion

Thursday 27 October at 6pm:

Children! Ask your parents to help you create your Halloween pumpkin and bring it in for judging…
Prizes for best pumpkins –

7s and under.
12s and under.
Winners announced at 12 noon on Sat 29 October.

Then later on Saturday, 29th, from 6pm…

Join them for a spooky themed evening – fancy dress not essential but they’d love it if you joined in the fun.
(Usual menu available.)

On Sunday, 30th at 5pm:

The fantastic local family duo of Phil and Lauren Rosenburg will be performing on Sunday afternoon from 5pm 🙂

Performing songs spanning from the 1970’s through to modern day – be sure not to miss them!

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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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Local School Transport

Broadwindsor pupil Lottie Banner got a pleasant surprise this afternoon upon leaving school…. on turning the corner, there was Mum Jo standing their with her pony Cindy to take her home 🙂

Cindy attracted a lot of attention and compliments from passers by while she patiently waited.

Lottie wasted no time in putting her hat on and mounting her pony. With a confident smile, her Mum led Cindy back to their home in Hursey.

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P.O. Coffee Club Christmas Raffle – Friday, 9th December

One of the earlier Christmas events: The Post Office Coffee Club will be holding their Christmas Raffle at 12 noon on Friday, 9th December.

The prizes on offer will be a varied selection of Christmas consumables for just a £1 ticket! Tickets are on sale today and only available on Tuesday and Friday mornings during Post Office hours, 10am – 12.30pm.

The Post Office Outreach service will be there as usual at 10am. During this time, Mulled Wine will be offered alongside the usual tea and coffee together with some Festive Nibbles 🙂

People from the parish are invited to have a craft stall for the morning – for further information, please contact Jacqui Sewell on 01308 867145 or email: jacquisewell@me.com.

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