So Who Has Had A New Cooker Installed?

Thankfully, a rare occurrence in our village, but someone has illegally dumped an old cooker at Hursey Common.

Photographed by a shocked village resident walking her dog earlier today, the cooker has just appeared – dumped. In what is recognised as an Area Of Natural Beauty, this is a sad and disgraceful occurrence.

Dorset Council should be notified of any fly-tipping and will only clear waste from the public highway or public land. You can start an online report HERE.
If anyone has seen anything suspicious or knows anything related to this incident – please contact our local Community Officer Alex Bishop by email: alex.bishop@dorset.ppn.police.uk or on his mobile: 07912 898983.
You can also report anonymously to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or by completing their online form HERE.

#Broadwindsor #WestDorset #AONB #FlyTipping #IllegalDumping #SocialDistancing #StaySafe

Moth Night 2020: 27th – 29th August

Everyone loves Butterflies but Moths, our ‘night time butterflies’ are a fascinating yet often overlooked group of insects, and as a result some of the UK’s most important species remain poorly understood.

Moths pollinate plants and provide food for birds, bats and other wildlife. However since the late 1960s total moth numbers have declined by around a third and in the twentieth century over 60 species of moth became extinct. It is important to understand the distribution and habitat requirements of moths so that they can be conserved, and events such as Moth Night have an important role to play in this understanding.

Over the three evenings of Moth Night, they would like as many people as possible to attract moths to their garden, local park or favourite spot in the countryside and to submit details of their findings.

Moth Night 2020 takes place between 27th and 29th August and has been chosen to coincide with the flight periods of four of the Red Underwing moths recorded in the British Isles. The target species (if you wish to try and record them) are a mix of resident, colonist and immigrant species. Remember though that Moth Night is not just about the target or theme species, you can trap anywhere, enjoy the experience and submit your results. All records are welcome.

How to attract moths:

Many people are put off finding and observing moths as many of them are only active at night, but trapping is not difficult, does not harm the moths and is very rewarding. Furthermore, any records of moths make a valuable contribution to the national dataset and add to our understanding of these amazing creatures.

Whilst custom-built moth-traps offer the easiest method of recording moths, you do not need to own specialist equipment to take part. Using several of the techniques listed below will help diversify your species list.

Sugaring:

You will need:

454g Tin of Black Treacle
1kg Brown Sugar, (the darker the better)
500ml Brown Ale (for the moths not you!)
Paint brush

Slowly heat the ale in a large pan (DO NOT BOIL) and simmer for five minutes. Stir in and dissolve the sugar, followed by the treacle and then simmer for two minutes. Allow to cool before decanting into a container. A drop of rum stirred in just before use is recommended but not essential. Paint the mixture at eye level onto 10 – 20 tree trunks or fence posts just before dusk, being careful not to paint over mosses and lichens, and check for moths by torch-light for the first two hours of darkness. You should make sure you have the owners permission for this activity.

Feel free to use your own recipe if desired.

Light:

It is well known that moths are attracted to lights at night. Specialist moth-traps may be purchased from entomological equipment suppliers, such as those listed in the links section of this site. These use particular types of light to attract moths into a container filled with egg-boxes in which they can rest, unharmed, until the time of release. To find out how to build your own trap visit Atropos. You can still record a variety of species at light without a moth-trap by leaving outside and porch lights on after dark. Check lighted windows and lit walls and fences for moths during first two hours of darkness and again in the morning. You can make lit surfaces more attractive by draping a white sheet over them.

Moth trapping tips:

The highest catches are on mild, cloudy, still nights with no moon. Fewer moths fly when there is a full moon. Steady drizzle will often improve catches, but heavy rain and strong wind is best avoided.
Check your catch as early as possible in the morning before the sun start to shine and before birds become attracted to any moths that have landed outside the trap.
If you trap in the same place on consecutive nights, release the moths away from the line of sight of the trap so that the majority aren’t re-caught immediately. Although moth trapping doesn’t directly harm moths, they are unable to get on with the important tasks of feeding and reproduction while confined.
Avoid touching the moths when you inspect them, as you may harm them. To put them in a container gently lift the moth from underneath using a pencil, or rough cardboard tray, as they will grip onto rough surfaces.
Release moths at dusk, or keep them on egg trays in a part open container in a sheltered place out of the reach of birds etc. from which they can fly out by themselves at night. If you need to release the moths during daylight, place them among vegetation where they can hide away from birds or other predators. If you do this regularly it is a good idea to vary the release location so that birds do not learn the location of “fast food”!

Submitting your records from Moth Night makes a valuable contribution to the national dataset, which adds to our understanding of moths and their distribution. An online submission form will be available after 29th August, and records can also be submitted using MapMate.

To learn more about the data that they need you to collect, click here for their data submission guidelines HERE

By participating in Moth Night you can also be in with a chance to win one of several prizes. Prizes for Moth Night 2020 have been kindly supplied by Watkins and Doncaster, Atropos and Bloomsbury Publishing.

Their online data submission form will be available on this website from 29th August to 30th November 2020. For your records to contribute to the national dataset and help improve their understanding of moth distribution and habitat, there is some specific information they need from you.

What did you see?
They need to know the name of each species you saw during Moth Night, using either English or scientific names. There are many field guides available for both beginners and experienced moth recorders to help you with this. If you are unsure, it is better not to submit your sighting, as inaccurate records may lead to errors in the national dataset.

Where did you see it?
For recording to provide effective data for local purposes, such as planning and conservation work, or national analysis of how particular species are faring, records must be related to sites. This is done via a grid reference based on Ordnance Survey (OS) maps. A four-figure grid reference, which represents a 1km square, is the minimum requirement, but a six-figure reference, pinpointing a sighting to a 100m square, is preferable.

Know what you are doing?
Their recording form accepts both OS grid references and post codes to help identify the location where you recorded your moths. If you are familiar with OS grid references, please use these; if you prefer, you can enter the post code instead, which will focus the Google Map to the post code area from where you can refine and pinpoint the recorded location. As an alternative to the online data submission form, we also accept MapMate ‘sync’ files to the MapMate hub CUK ‘6b0’.
MapMate Support announces and releases a Moth Night filter annually to subscribed users via their email newsletters.

Date
The date you saw your moth. If you are using a trap that you check in the morning please give the date the trap was set, not the morning after.

Number
The number of each species that you see is valuable data that can be used to assess species population trends.

Weather
It is not essential that you record weather conditions during Moth Night, but it would help if you can. If you are able to, please record the following:

Wind speed and direction
Rainfall
Cloud cover
Daytime temperature
Night time temperature

Moth Night was founded in 1998 by Atropos and is now organised in collaboration with Butterfly Conservation and The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.
Contact for further information, email: enquiries@mothnight.info.

#Broadwindsor #WestDorset #Moths #MothNight2020 #Atropos #ButterflyConservation #Nightime #StaySafe

Mobile Covid-19 Testing Back at Westbay

A mobile coronavirus testing site has returned to West Bay.

It will be at West Bay Road car park until Wednesday, August 26th.

Anyone with coronavirus symptons are urged to book a test.

To book, please visit HERE.

#Broadwindsor #WestDorset #Coronavirus #Covid-19 #MobileTesting #Westbay #SocialDistancing #StaySafe

Road Closure at Winsham Tomorrow – 27th August

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF B3162 LAYMORE, WINSHAM
DORSET COUNCIL has issued a Notice under Section 14 [2] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 as amended. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along B3162 Laymore, Winsham between HIGHER Laymore Farm Access Road and Oathill Lane (in both directions), a distance of approximately 970 metres. The Notice is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise likelihood of danger to highway users.
It will come into operation between 09:30 to 15:30 on 25th August 2020 and remain in force for five days, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 27th August 2020.
This is to enable BT safe access to carry out works to restore customers out of service.
The alternative vehicular route, which will be sign posted is indicated by the blue line on the map above.

For further information: about the work being undertaken call Sunbelt Rentals agents on behalf of BT on 0370 050 0792, concerning this Notice call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020 or email trafficteam@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events
21st August 2020
JOHN SELLGREN, Executive Director of Place, Dorset Council, South Walks House, Dorchester DT1 1UZ. Any person who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the Notice will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1000.

#Broadwindsor #WestDorset #DorsetCouncil #Roadworks #Diversion #Winsham #SocialDistancing #StaySafe

Apply to Build a Tiny Home with Wessex Community Assets

Wessex Community Assets is working with partners in West Dorset to offer a free training programme this autumn. The course will introduce participants to sustainable construction, and basic timber and carpentry skills, through the building of a ‘tiny house’.

The project coordinator, Tim Crabtree, of WCA is excited to be inviting 14 Dorset-based people to join the course: “Participants will work with six other trainees on one of two five-day courses, and also attend three one-day sessions where they will learn additional skills as well as receiving advice on future training, employment, or business start-up opportunities.”

The course will be made up of two cohorts, taking part in the build from either Monday 21st September – Friday 25th September, or Monday 28th September – Friday 2nd October.
By the end of the course participants will have explored all the basic elements of creating a tiny house, including:

Basic building design and understanding the advantages of different layouts
An introduction to timber growing and selection for construction uses
Building a simple stud frame for a building approx 2.55m x 5m.
Building a roof
Cladding and insulating the walls
Installing windows and doors
Using hand tools safely and working as a team.

Following the Tiny House course, participants will be supported to explore options for further training in construction and carpentry, or advised on possible employment opportunities.

To apply, please complete the form HERE by noon on Tuesday 1st September. To apply, you must live within Dorset (this includes Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole).
For further information and eligibility, contact Tim Crabtree on tim.crabtree@wessexca.co.uk.
For media enquiries or comment, contact hannah@stirtoaction.com.

#Broadwindsor #WestDorset #WCA #LearnSkills #Construction #Carpentry #SocialDistancing #StaySafe

Hire UK Hive Mind for a Micro Covid-safe Show Outdoors

Do you want a novel free gig / event coming to you? Andrew Wilkinson is trying to bring something fun to the UK before it gets too cold with UK Hive Mind.

He is on the road with their Olivia Dean yellow 3.5t truck gig around the UK between now and October to do “Micro Covid-safe Shows“.
No location is too odd. This is the tour for strange locations. Beach bar to Glamping Site.

The performing artist is Olivia Dean and you can listen to her music on Spotify HERE.

Do you have a location for that would suit?
Do you know a cafe / bar / local business / glamping site / community centre / beauty spot / hotel they should park up in?
Do you know someone who would like a free fun gig at their shop / cafe / garden centre?

They are totally self contained, and proclaim a super fast setup time.
All they need is a large parking space and a location where there would be some footfall.

In the first instance, please contact Andrew Wilkinson by email: wilkie@sinclairwilkinson.com

“Any help to promote UK Hive Mind would be massively appreciated. Please share this post if you can.” – Andrew Wilkinson

#Broadwindsor #WestDorset #UKHiveMind #CovidSafe #Location #Venue #Gig #OpenAir

Free Cake at The Stableyard Restaurant @ Redlands Yard This Weekend

The Stableyard Restaurant at Redlands Yard in Broadwindsor are tempting customers old and new with a delicious special offer on discounted and free cake!

If you book a table for Sunday lunch in the restaurant – you’ll get a pudding half price, Roast Beef, Chicken, Pork or a Vegetarian option available or want to eat at home, order a takeaway and still receive a half price pudding (telephone pre orders and collection only).

Going in for Breakfast? If so, order a large breakfast (pictured) 😋 which includes a choice of white or brown toast AND a pot of their breakfast tea or a cup coffee and you can take home ANY 1 slice of their delicious range of cakes for afternoon tea…for FREE! 😊

Available from 9AM until 11AM.
Telephone: (01308) 868362
Email: hello@stableyardrestaurant.co.uk

#Broadwindsor #WestDorset #TheStableyardRestaurant #RedlandsYard #EatCake #SocialDistancing #StaySafe

Village Resident Has Dog Poo Bags Thrown In Garden

An anguished plea has come from village resident, Adrian Gray who resides at The Hayes, opposite Common Water Lane in Broadwindsor:
“Please can those who walk their dogs along the private track in front of my property at The Hayes please stop doing so.
I understand that the public path by the church is overgrown but since you have now taken to throwing your bagged up dog mess into my front garden, I really don’t think I should put up with your trespass anymore.”

PLEASE, PLEASE – BE A RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER!

You can report dog fouling directly to the department at Dorset County Council online HERE. A dog warden may then contact you and/or visit the area to assess how severe the problem is and take the appropriate action to deal with the problem. However, local councillor David Leader has asked if you have any information on dog fouling to contact him on: 01308 868274 or 07867 608652.

#Broadwindsor #WestDorset #Dogfouling #BagItBinIt #BeResponsible #StaySafe

2nd Round of Grant Applications Now Open for the Self Employed

The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) – the Government grant to self-employed individuals whose businesses have been adversely affected by coronavirus – is made up of two grants. The first grant closed on 13 July 2020, but the second and final grant opened for applications on 17 August 2020. The last date to apply is 19 October 2020.

You don’t need to have claimed the first grant to receive the second grant. And if you’ve claimed the first, you can claim the second as long as you’re still eligible.

The first grant is for those whose ‘business was impacted by Covid-19 before 13 July’, and the second is for those ‘impacted by Covid-19 on or after 14 July‘. If impacted before and after the dates, you are due both.

You need to apply via the official Government claims portal HERE. Not sure you’re eligible? The application will tell you if not.

To apply, or check, you need the following information:

Self-assessment unique taxpayer reference (UTR) – if you do not have this, find out how to get your lost UTR HERE.
National insurance (NI) number – if you do not have this, find out how to get your lost NI number HERE.
Government Gateway user ID and password – if you do not have a user ID, you can create one when you make your claim.
UK bank details (only provide bank account details where a Bacs payment can be accepted) including the: bank account number, sort code, name on the account, address linked to your bank account. IMPORTANT: You must make the claim yourself. Your tax agent or financial adviser must not claim on your behalf as this will trigger a fraud alert.

Not all self-employed people can access this help – for example, if you earn more than £50,000 a year, or if less than half of your income is from self-employment. If you don’t meet the eligibility requirements, unfortunately you won’t be able to claim, but there are other things you can try:
The Government small business bounce back loans can be used to SUPPORT YOUR INCOME, including for those with no other support (eg, newly self-employed, limited company directors). Since Monday 4 May, the new 100% state-backed bounce back loans, for up to £50,000, have been available. They’re interest-free and payment-free in the first year – so pay it off then and it’s no cost, and at a very low 2.5% annual interest after that.

#Broadwindsor #WestDorset #SEISS #GovernmentGrant #SelfEmployed #Coronavirus #Covid-19 #StaySafe

PT Upstairs – September Timetable

Vicki Stanners only started her Personal Training and Fitness classes at Horn Park Quarry Business Park just two weeks ago and already has added more classes to their September timetable (see below).

Message PT Upstairs through their Facebook page HERE.
Telephone: 07446 917298
Email: ptupstairs@gmail.com

#Broadwindsor #WestDorset #HornParkQuarry #PTUpstairs #PersonalTraining #Fitness #Yoga #Spin #HIIT #SocialDistancing #StaySafe

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So Who Has Had A New Cooker Installed?

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