We’re well into Lockdown 2 now, and while the rules may not appear as stringent as they were in the first round, there’s still a lot we need to know and be aware of. The BBC has put together a great summary, based on official government guidelines, which we thought we’d re-share. Staying at…
A GHOSTLY TALE: a virtual wander through Beaminster’s history books As it is Halloween eve, the day that many would normally use to fine-tune costumes and gather buckets and baskets for the treats that would usually be gathered tomorrow, many have opted to stay in – and explore a different type of Halloween this time…
Halloween crafts & costumes to make with kids! The weather’s that extra bit rubbish – and while at this time of year, one is usually planning a great Halloween costume for a Saturday night party, or identifying the most rewarding of homes when it comes to sweets on trick or treat night – many families…
Halloween DIY cocktails you can make at home! Every day this week, we’ll be providing inspiration for things to do this Halloween – when getting out and about is not an option! And so this one is probably more suited to Mum and Dad, while the kids do pumpkin-carving or hunting! We’ve scoured the recipe…
WIN! Join the virtual Beaminster Halloween Pumpkin Hunt! We know that Halloween is going to be slightly strange this year! Many have chosen not to head outdoors this year to fill up their buckets with sweets and treats, so we’ve given you another opportunity to hunt down some pumpkins – AND stand the chance to…
Autumn Favourites: Tangerine’s Apple Butter We asked some of our beloved restaurants in Beaminster what their favourite things were to prepare in Autumn. Sue and Chris from Tangerine Cafe were quick on the uptake to share the secret behind their Apple Butter recipe – the perfect thing when you have a glut of apples, and…
Remembrance Day: Get the family inspired, and involved, this November Things are certainly different this year. We may not have had the usual festivals and parties, our gatherings are limited and short and when we’d usually flock to the streets in solidarity, we find ourselves still doing that cautiously, albeit from our doorsteps outside the…
Beaminster’s Fiver Fest: 10 – 24 October 2020 We’re going Totally Local from the 10th to the 24th of October this year. (Well – nothing’s different, because we’re always supporting Local business. But this time, there are a number of things on offer to motivate you to support local businesses even more!) What is…
Nitrus Oxide in Beaminster: Are you aware of what your children may be up to? We’ve recently been notified about the recurring discovery of what appears to be Nitrous Oxide (or ‘Laughing Gas’) canisters in Beaminster. Unfortunately, the discovery of these small, silver metal canisters has become a common site around our county. And while…
Popup Christmas Shop coming to Beaminster! The chill has arrived, and the leaves are turning brown. While the shops start to fill up with pumpkins and ghastly goulish outfits, this time of year signals one of the big seasons fast approaching – and that is Christmas. 2020 has been a funny year; one week we’re…