Tag: #WestDorset

Meet Bailey & Buttons At The Wagon House

*** THIS BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND ***

You are invited to meet Bailey & Buttons, two of the baby calves at the vending shed at The Wagon House on the Marshwood Road.

Visiting hours will be 12.30pm – 2.30pm on both Sunday, 29th and Bank Holiday Monday, 30th August.

The Wagon HouseStocked up with tasty treats, delicious milkshakes and fresh milk which comes straight from the cows on site.
It is fresh, rich, creamy and gently pasteurised before being taken up to the vending shed for customers to enjoy.

Stuart & Louise and Bailey & Buttons look forward to welcoming you.

Email: thewagonhouse@hotmail.com
or Message through their Facebook page HERE.

Attisham Farm is located at Templemens Ash, just before Birdsmoorgate on the B3164, shown below. Look for the signs!

 Sunday’s visitors…

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Broadwindsor Allotments – History Information Sought

Photo Credit: Irish Macc

Duncan Harris, a volunteer at Beaminster Museum is appealing to the older members of the parish… Do you remember?

“We have quite a lot of information about the 5 mills or works in Broadwindsor parish.  In addition we have some information on agriculture in the past and in particular the four water meadows that were in the parish.

At present we are investigating the allotments in each parish.  It would appear from a document that in 1825 Savidges Plot was purchased for £100 or £200, if my memory serves me correctly by the Parish Council for allotments.  Unfortunately Savidges Plot does not appear on the 1841 tithe map, nor do the Parish Council as owners or occupiers of any land.  It is thought that Savidges Plot may have belonged to the George Inn, but there is no documentary confirmation.  I wonder whether any of the older residents recollect allotments in Broadwindsor, or even whether some still exist today?”

– Duncan Harris

Duncan has been advised that the allotments do indeed exist – prizewinning in fact – and to contact the Parish Clerk but he would very much welcome any information parishoners may have to assist their research.

Please contact him by email: duncan.harris@cantab.net.

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Thorncombe Cars & Bikes – Sunday 29th August

For those who enjoyed the Classic Car Display in Broadwindsor last weekend, nearby Thorncombe are holding a Classic Car & Bike Meet next weekend on Sunday, 29th August starting at 12 noon.  This is part of Thorncombe’s Sport & Social Club’s 50th Anniversary celebration weekend.

All are welcome 🙂

*Food* *Beer Festival* *Music*

 

Please direct all enquiries to:
Mike on 07974 686465

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Turner Syndrome Support Society

This beautiful cake was raffled off at Saturday’s Fun Day event.  It was baked by Kate Staff whose daughter has a diagnosis of Turner syndrome. It was won by Kat Frampton.

The raffle’s ticket sales raised £110 all of which are going to the Turner Syndrome Support Society.

Turner syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting girls and women. The cause of Turner syndrome is a completely or partially missing X chromosome. Treatment for Turner syndrome may include hormone therapy.

Turner syndrome is named after Henry Turner who, in 1938, was one of the first doctors to report on the disorder in the medical literature.

The Turner Syndrome Support Society is a national charity caring for the needs of those with Turner Syndrome throughout the United Kingdom.

You can make a donation HERE.

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Full Moon – Sunday 22nd August

August’s Full Moon is on Sunday, 22nd and is known as the Sturgeon Moon.  This is because the giant sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this part of summer.
For millennia, people across Europe, as well as the Native American tribes, named the months after features they associated with the Northern Hemisphere seasons, and many of these names are very similar or identical. The Sturgeon Moon is also referred to as:

  • Full Green Corn Moon, signalling that the corn was nearly ready for harvest.
  • Grain Moon,
  • Fruit Moon,
  • Barley Moon,
  • Wheat Cut Moon 
  • Blueberry Moon.

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Sunday 22nd August – Cream Tea & Walk With Beaminster’s Young Farmers

Beaminster’s Young Farmers have organised a local walk starting at 2pm on Sunday, 22nd August with a delicious Cream Tea afterwards.

There will also be a raffle and a Sweet Jar Competition 🙂

Just show up at Drimpton’s Village Hall on Sunday 22nd August to join in – put it in your diary!

All raising funds for Cancer Reseach UK.

The event is organised by Beaminster’s Young Farmers – Read more about them HERE.

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Buses – Closing Date 15th August

Only one week remains to submit your comments to ensure Dorset Council provide Rural Areas with a bus service.

Read/download the West Dorset Western Area Transport Action Group (WATAG) newsletter HERE

Please complete the survey by clicking HERE to help to shape the future vision and priorities for the bus network in Dorset.

Comments, suggestions, and ideas can also be emailed to busbackbetter@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.

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Drimpton’s Summer Show – Saturday 14th August

The Clapton, Wayford, Drimpton and District Horticultural Society are holding their 75th Summer Show at Drimpton Village Hall on Saturday 14th August, starting at 1.30pm.

There will be wonderful displays of prize winning fruit, vegetables, preserves, baked products and artwork from all ages. Many goods for sale. Pebble painting .

When the show is over at 5pm – they’ll offer Sun Downers, music and Chris and Jenna’s delicious Pizzas and Burgers.
Seating available in marquees.

For those taking part:

On Friday 13th, exhibits can be brought to the village hall between 17.00hrs and 19.30hrs.
On Saturday exhibits can be brought to the village hall from 08.00hrs.
Doors close at 10.45hrs.

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Peak Of The Perseid Meteor Shower

The New Moon on Sunday, 8th guarantees a dark sky in which to view shooting stars – providing there are no clouds.  These are the Perseids and they began last month, becoming increasingly bright each night until their peak on 11th/12th/13th August.

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the brightest showers in the celestial calendar, with up to 100 shooting starts an hour to be seen if you’re in the Northern hemisphere. You should be able to see the Perseid meteor shower at around 12am (midnight) UK time to 5.30am. Look North East

Love is LoveIn Ancient Greek star lore, Perseus (slayer of the Gorgon Medusa) was the son of the god Zeus and the mortal Danaë. It is said that the Perseid shower commemorates the time when Zeus visited Danaë, the mother of Perseus, in a shower of gold., in a shower of gold 🙂
The chief characters in the Perseus legend, Perseus, Cepheus, Cassiopeia, Andromeda, and the sea monster (Cetus), all figure in the night sky as constellations.
The Perseid meteor shower gets its name as it appears to come out of the constellation Perseus.

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Marshwood Country Beef – Weekly Special

Becoming increasingly popular are the weekly specials offered by Marshwood Country Beef.

On offer this week…

  • Prime Mince Beef – 1 for £4.00 or 3 for £10.00.
At least 500gm packets, better than the supermarkets plus local and lean!

Available from The Wagon House on B3164 between Marshwood and Broadwindsor.

Marshwood Country BeefLook out for their special offers and future products by ‘Liking’ and ‘Sharing’ their Facebook page HERE.
Contact: 01297 678362 or
email: marshwood.countrybeef@outlook.com

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