Over the summer season, we’ve been blessed with some fantastic music in the square. From folk to fiddles, we’ve had some fantastic music entertaining us while we shop, and browse, and wander around. And as we start to change our focus to Autumnal events and chatter, we’ve had a few people ask us how to…
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You’re Invited: Scarecrow Judging & Prize Draw – 5 September 2020 YOU’RE INVITED: The month of August has been all about the Scarecrows, for Beaminster. Whether you’ve hunted, or whether you’ve built one, we think it’s safe to say that it has been a great success as the first shot at something that we…
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VIDEO: Welcome to Beaminster. We invite you to explore. A team of us worked on a special little project recently – and we’re so excited to share it with all of you. If you’re planning on visiting Beaminster for the first time, or if you’re planning to re-discover a town that you once knew –…
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A statement from the Chair of Ofqual on how GCSE, AS and A level grades will be awarded this summer. Roger Taylor, the Chair of Ofqual, has just issued a statement regarding GCSE, AS and A-level grades this summer. Here’s what it says. (for the original statement, click here) “We understand this has…
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Beaminster Town Council is looking to recruit a new member to its team. Is that you? The Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic individual to fulfil the part-time position of Enforcement Officer. The role involves a significant amount of time patrolling within the parish, dealing with enforcement duties relating to dog-fouling and other control offences,…
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15 August 2020 is the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, marking both the surrender of Japan and the end of the Second World War, and Beaminster will be joining events around the world to remember this momentous day. A VJ Day remembrance event to commemorate the end of World War 2 will take place, in…
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Take part in our August Treasure Hunt and find 9 Scarecrows that have hidden letters. Unscramble the letters to find the secret word, and you could be a lucky winner of a gift voucher to spend in Beaminster. More details here In the meantime, click on the image below and download a copy of the…
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It’s the final week of July, and already the town is abuzz with Scarecrow chatter. And while we’ll be running the Scarecrow Treasure Hunt, many in the community are getting in on the action and building their own scarecrows. Whether they stand proudly in your garden, hang from your garden shed, dangle from your front…
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Mandatory Face Masks to be worn in Supermarkets as of 24 July The government has stipulated that as of tomorrow, it will be mandatory for people to wear face coverings in supermarkets and shops. The official notice, as of today, reads as follows: In England, you must by law wear a face covering in the…
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When a community comes together, good things happen – especially for Dave the Cat! In a world that’s filled with negativity, often dictating the way we feel and run our daily lives, every so often a little story of hope comes across our path that reminds us about the power of community, working together and…
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