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Comrades Hall 100 Club Results

The Spring draw took place on Tuesday 2nd March 2021 at the Comrades Hall.

The numbers were drawn by John, the Post Office Outreach Clerk. The winning numbers and names are as follows:

  • 1st £75     No 17​ Winner: David Bishop
  • 2nd £50  No 68 Winner: Keith Palmer
  • 3rd £25   No 72 Winner: Emma Myers
  • 4th £15    No 83 Winner: Mark Frampton
  • 5th £10    No 94 Winner: Graham Small
  • 6th £5      No 33 Winner: Georgina Eccles

“The next draw will take place on Tuesday 1st June 2021 at the Comrades Hall. Thank you to all the Members for your continued support for Comrades Hall.”

– Joyce & Sally

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The Rev. Frederick Vaughan [1829-1911]

This is the Rev. Frederick Vaughan who lived in Broadwindsor 1869 – 1884.
His great, great granddaughter is keen for more information.

In Broadwindsor, Frederick had charge of a group of three chapels.  Preaching three times and walking six miles each Sunday.  His evenings through the week were occupied with services in each place, bands of hope and singing classes.  He became Secretary of Dorset Southern Counties Temperance Association and organised Temperance missions in all the chief towns of Dorset and the three bordering counties.  He travelled all over the district organising Temperance societies and missions. Each year he trained a choir of five hundred voices to sing in the annual fete.

You can read all about him & others on the new Notable Residents page on the website. Click HERE.

If you have any information at all that may help his ancestral family – please contact info@broadwindsor.org in the first instance . Thank you.

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Land South Of Fullers Development

The detailed planning shown was published on this website on 19th February (You can read the post HERE).  There remains some confusion as what the planning application WD/D/21/000123 is for.

The developers have already outlined planning permission to build 22 houses and this has been approved. Application WD/D/21/000123 is concerned with the layout, landscaping and possibly the most important – what traffic calming measures will be in place on the Salway Ash road?

Councillor David Leader commented: “In essence we can’t stop the houses from being built but we can potentially influence the layout, design, traffic calming and landscaping. Residents can make their own comments and the Parish Council will submit their collective view based on residents’ opinions and their own.
Please be aware that there are two applications for the land south of Fullers, one is the original outline application which has been passed. The one we need to consider is WD/D/21/000123.
Cllr. Dorothy Rowe and I are collating residents’ views and have spoken to many. I would urge residents to contact us with their views and to make their comments on the Dorset Planning website. We don’t have long to do this.”

The matter is an item on the Parish Council’s agenda for their meeting on Monday 8th March.
You can comment, support or object on this development online HERE until 22nd March 2021. The comment box they give you has a 1000 character limit.  (If you wish to enter more than 1,000 characters, please type your response in a text document and add it as an attachment.)
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The Bishops’ Kitchen – Mar 21

Two recipes for children to make for Mothering Sunday on 14th March.

APPLE & CINNAMON MUFFINS

2 eating apples, 250g spelt flour or plain flour, 2tsp baking powder, 2tsp ground cinnamon, 125g light brown flour sugar plus 4tsp for sprinkling, 125ml honey, 60ml runny natural yogurt,  125ml vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 75g unblanched almonds, 1 muffin tray lined with papers.

Method:

Peel & core 2 apples & chop into small dice. Place flour baking powder & 1tsp cinnamon into bowl. Whisk together sugar, honey, yogurt, oil & eggs in another bowl. Chop almonds roughly & add half into flour mixture.  Put the rest into a small bowl with the second 1tsp cinnamon & the extra 4tsp brown sugar & mix this is for the topping for the muffins. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry, add the chopped apple & stir in the apple but do not over mix. Spoon the mixture into the muffin papers then sprinkle with the topping mixture. Bake for about 20 mins @ 200c/gas mark 6. They should have risen & become golden. Remove & leave to stand for 5 mins before carefully placing on wire rack to cool.

COCONUT & CHERRY BANANA BREAD

125g unsalted butter, 4 med bananas approx. 500g with skin on, 150g sugar, 2 eggs, 175g plain flour, 2tsp baking powder ,½ tsp bicarbonate of soda, 100g dried cherries, 100g desiccated coconut, 1x 900g loaf tin with liner & grease the sides.

Method:

Melt the butter in a saucepan & take off heat. In another bowl peel & mash bananas. Beat the sugar into the cooled melted butter in a bowl and add the bananas & eggs. Fold in the flour, baking powder & bicarb then add cherries & coconut. When everything is well mixed pour & scrape everything into the loaf tin & smooth on top. Bake for about 50 mins. When ready the bread will be coming from the sides & feel quite bouncy on top. Remove from oven & leave in tin for 10mins then place on rack to cool.

All recipes are from village resident, Richard Childs.Scroll#Broadwindsor,#Dorset,#TheBishopsKitchen,#WestDorset,#Dorset,#RichardChilds,#Cooking,#Baking,#KidsInTheKitchen,#Recipe,#MothersDay,#Muffins,#BananaBread,#Steak,#Apple,#Cinnamon,#Cherry#Delicious,#BeKind,#BeSafe,#StaySafe

Happy St. David’s Day

St.David WindowThe only Welsh saint to be canonized by the Western Catholic Church, the feast of St. David is celebrated on 1st March each year.  Born on the Pembrokeshire cliffs into an aristocratic family, during a fierce storm approximately 1,500 yars ago, his date of birth is unknown but he died on 1st March 589 AD at 90-100 yrs old. He became a monk at a young age and is said to have founded a monastery close to where he was born. This area is now known as St Davids. Two pilgrimages to St David’s Cathedral are said to be akin to one pilgrimage to Rome. Allegedly, his last words were “Gwnewch y pethau bychain” – Do the little things.

The Feast of St. David is an opportunity to celebrate their traditional foods:

  • Welsh Rarebit – a hot cheese-based sauce served over slices of toasted bread.
  • Taffies – gingerbread shaped like a Welshman on a goat!
  • Cawl – an undefined soup usually containing lamb and leeks.
  • Welsh cakes – flatbreads sweetened with sugar & dried fruit, baked on a griddle.  Sometimes seen on sale in Broadwindsor Community Stores too!
  • Welsh lamb.
  • Bara Brith – a rich fruit tea loaf.

It used to be that the children of Wales were given a half day holiday on St David’s Day. It’s not a national holiday in the UK and in 2007, former PM Tony Blair rejected calls for it to become a public holiday.

DaffodilsThe wild daffodil is thought to have been a symbol of Wales since the 19th century. as a replacement for the humble leek which was introduced by the Romans during their invasion. It is interesting that the Welsh word for Leek (Cennin) and Daffodil (Cennin Pedr) are very similar.  A symbol of spring and symbolising new beginnings and rebirth, daffodils are a positive, life-affirming symbol, with a bright and joyful yellow colour. Daffodils are strong, resilient flowers that pop up year after year.

Welsh flag - DragonThe dragon appeared on the battle flags of various British soldiers on their way to Rome in the 4th century. It was later adopted by 5th century Welsh kings who were keen to show their authority following the Roman withdrawal.

Welsh Flag - St. DavidThe Flag of Saint David has been used as a flag representing Wales (as an alternative to the Red Dragon flag), in the same sense that the crosses of Saint George, Saint Andrewand Saint Patrick are used to represent England, Scotland and Ireland (of which they are respectively patron saints). It is also similar to the arms of the Diocese of St David’s.

There will be extra celebrations this year as Wales won the Triple Crown with victory over England in a dramatic Six Nations rugby match at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon.#Broadwindsor,#Burstock,#Blackdown,#Drimpton,#Hursey,#Kittwhistle,#Seaborough,#WestDorset,#Village,#StDavidsDay,#Wales,#Tradition,#Daffodil,#Leek,#Food,#TripleCrown,#BroadwindsorCommunityStores,#Flags,#2021,#BeSafe,#StaySafe

World Book Day – 4th March

The 24th World Book Day is on Thursday 4th March 2021. It is the annual celebration of authors, illustrators, books and the joy of reading, particularly children.

At Broadwindsor school, as with the majority of schools in the country, children are usually invited to dress up as their favourite literary character on the day.

Local children are encouraged to visit the village’s Telephone Box Book Exchange in the Square on Thursday too!

This year’s World Book Day theme is ‘share a story’. As we are still under Lockdown, you can encourage your children to share a story with the people they live with. These could extend to including Grandparents or other family members to read stories over a video chat like Zoom or Facetime; setting aside a Family Reading Time when everyone at home all read their own books or magazines; building a cosy reading den with cushions in a corner, or a sheet draped over chairs to make a tent; read a story or chapter and then perhaps act it out together.

Sponsored by National Book Tokens, in partnership with schools all over the country, over 15 million £1 World Book Day Book tokens are distributed to children and young people (that’s almost one for every child/young person under 18 in the UK and Ireland) every year on World Book Day.  Their mission is to promote reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own.

  • View 2021’s £1 Books HERE.

Founded by Baroness Gail Rebuck, World Book Day was created by UNESCO on 23rd April 1995 as a worldwide celebration of books and reading. It is marked in over 100 countries around the globe.

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Comrades Hall 100 Club

The next Comrades Hall 100 Club draw will take place on Tuesday, 2nd March at 11am at the Hall during the Post Office session. The Post Office is open from 10am – 12.30pm.

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Do The Jurassic Coast Challenge For Team Autism

Looking ahead to the summer – this exciting challenge will have you trekking either 20km or 30km along the famous Jurassic Coast in a single day. Sign up for a place* on Team Autism:

  • 3rd July 2021 – Jurassic Coast (sold out)
  • 4th July 2021 – Jurassic Coast (places available now)

*Note: There is a £250 minimum fundraising amount / £30 registration fee per person.

Starting from the coastal town of Swanage for the 30km walk or St. Aldhelms Head for the 20km walk, you’ll trek your way along the beautiful Jurassic Coast, on the south coast. Catering for all abilities, the 20km walk is still tough, taking up to 8 hours to complete, whilst the more challenging 30km walk can take up to 12 hours.

National Autistic SocietyWhether this is the first time you’ve attended a trekking event or you’re a veteran, join in for a great day out and help make a real difference to autistic people and their families.

A team of experienced mountain guides will be with you every step of the way, giving you advice and making sure you stay safe for the entirety of the walk. A base level of fitness with prior training is required to take part in this challenge and training tips will also be provided.

Everyone who signs up for the Jurassic Coast Challenge and joins Team Autism will receive:

  • Guaranteed entry into the Jurassic Coast Challenge, organised by the National Autistic Society.
  • Their fundraising and training guide to help you every step of the way.
  • Dedicated support from Events Officer, Lauren.
  • Free technical trekking top to personalise and wear on the day.
  • Qualified Mountain Leader Guides trekking with you from Clear View Events .
  • A warm welcome on the day from our events team who will be trekking with you.
  • A well-deserved medal and certificate on your completion of the trek.
  • A chance to experience some of the UK’s most beautiful scenery.

For more information or any questions you may have,

Email: events@nas.org.uk or
Call Supporter Care Team on 0808 800 1050.

The National Autistic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (269425) and in Scotland (SC039427). #Broadwindsor,#Burstock,#Blackdown,#Drimpton,#Hursey,#Kittwhistle,#Seaborough,#Dorset,#WestDorset,#NAS,#TeamAutism,#JurassicCoastChallenge,#NationalLockdown,#2021,#SocialDistancing,#BeKind,#BeSafe,#StaySafe

Bake At Home From Our Community Stores

Broadwindsor Community Stores can now offer their lovely pasties, pastries & pain au chocolat on their online shop.  Buy and collect frozen and bake at home ready for your breakfast or lunch.

Broadwindsor Community Stores

  • Monday – last day to order your groceries online.
  • Tuesday – Fresh produce is ordered for you.
  • Wednesday – You collect it at a time that’s convenient to you.

Click HERE to Register your email for their Click & Collect.

Go directly to their online shop HERE.

Note: All collections are now from the Comrades Hall, except a 4pm collection from the shop reserved for working customers who cannot get to the hall before 1pm.

Croissant, half baked.As more people are using the service, to provide a safer environment and to maintain a steady flow of customers, collection slots are at fifteen minute intervals starting at 11:30am and finishing at 1pm.

Please pick up from the side door where they will hand over your order at the entrance. Some customers’ orders are quite large and they will need to take several bags to their car, so please can all customers wait until the previous customer has finished their collection before entering the porch by the side entrance. Please wait in the doorway rather than go into the hall while they get your order ready.

Our thanks to all the team who have not only maintained this essential village service since the first Lockdown, almost a year a go – they have improved upon it!

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Local Employment: Part Time Customer Service Administrator At Rural Ranges

Rural Ranges Ltd are a small but growing family run business located at Pineapple Business Park at Salway Ash, near Bridport.  With over 18 years experience in the AGA and Rayburn trade, they offer everything from a routine service to a complete AGA installation including base chimney, fuel source and, of course, the AGA or Rayburn itself. They also have a small online shop.

They have a part time position for a highly motivated individual with exceptional customer service skills to enable and maintain an exemplary customer experience throughout the buying process. They believe in selling with integrity and honesty, finding the best fit for their customer and producing the bespoke product they desire. For their clients anything should be possible and they believe in going the extra mile to help realise their dreams.

The successful candidate will work alongside the director to secure sales, improve sales processes and documentation and further develop the shop side of the business. Working hours will be untaken over 2 days (14.5 hours) – some flexibility of these hours may be considered but availability to work Mondays and either Wednesdays or Thursdays is essential. There is strong potential for growth of this role over time.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Responding to customer enquiries with knowledge and enthusiasm via both telephone and written means.
  • Securing sales and encouraging trade.
  • Following up on all sales with correct documentation and liaising with customers throughout the buying process, including after sales service and the ongoing relationship with their customers.
  • Greeting visitors to our showroom and demonstrating the appliances with knowledge and confidence
  • Producing quotations, invoicing and job specifications.
  • Developing social media content.
  • Development of their online shop offering, including website updates.
  • Packaging shop purchases and booking courier collections.
  • Ordering of stock and liaising with suppliers.
  • General administration and filing.
  • Housekeeping/cleaning of the working environment.

Essential:

  • Strong Sales experience.
  • Flexibility and adaptability – as a member of a small business, your role will be varied, you will need to be able to meet any given challenge.
  • Good time management – this is a mixed role, where there may frequently be conflicting demands on your time. You will need to prioritise and effectively manage limited working hours.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Friendly and professional telephone manner.
  • Excellent literacy skills.
  • An appreciation of the demands of a high-end clientele – being accommodating and going the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction.

Advantageous:

  • Experience of working within a similar small business.
  • Previous knowledge / experience of Aga Cookers and / or Woodburner products.
  • Experience of online sales.
  • Experience of website building, including Squarespace or similar products.
  • Strong social media experience.

Benefits:

  • You will be a valued member of a small team within a fast moving and exciting business.
  • Salary: £7163 – £7917.
  • 28 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays).
  • 1 additional day holiday for every year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
Steve Smith - Rural Ranges
Steve Smith – Director at Rural Ranges.

To Apply:

Please submit an up-to-date CV and a covering letter, outlining your interest in the role and all relevant experience. Applications close: 5th March 2021.

Email: info@ruralranges.co.uk
Telephone: 01308 488994

Rural Ranges Ltd, Unit 6 Pineapple Business Park, Salway Ash, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DB

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