We marvel, daily, at the amazing people in our own community who continue to work so selflessly in helping others. Take a look around and it doesn’t take long to notice; from the smiles on the faces of the amazing team behind the counter at Co-op to the teams shopping for you and sorting out…
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Beaminster’s Got Talent -> Join the Movement Beaminster is a melting pot of all kinds of talent. From singers to artists, sculptors to tap dancers, we know you have what it takes to wow a crowd! And while we’re stuck at home, we’ve decided to launch Beaminster’s Got Talent! A virtual talent show that will…
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Beaminster Town Council have learnt that unfortunately our local Fruit ‘n Two Veg grocer has had to close its doors for a short period due to someone in the store becoming unwell. While we give Anthony and Helena space to take the time they need to recuperate, we understand that many vulnerable folk in our…
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Garden Waste kerbside bin collections suspended From the end of Friday 27 March, Dorset Council waste services (previously known as the Dorset Waste Partnership) will be suspending all Garden Waste kerbside collections. Dorset Council have had to suspend this service until further notice to prioritise rubbish, food waste and recycling collections during the coronavirus (COVID-19)…
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Dorset Council suspends charges in their car parks to support key workers and residents Dorset Council has taken the decision to suspend parking charges in its car parks across the county during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Following calls from the general public and Dorset’s elected members, the Council will no longer require payment for the…
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We’ve just launched a YouTube channel for Discover Beaminster, and over the course of the next few weeks, will be publishing regular video updates on things happening in and around the town, especially during this challenging time. Here’s a summary from Robin Cheeseman on what the Beaminster Community Resilience Team has been up to, and…
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Update following the Town Council’s Finance & General Purposes Committee meeting On Tuesday, 17th March, Beaminster Town Council held a meeting of its Finance & General Purposes Committee. Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus and in line with Government advice this was the final meeting of the Council and its Committees for a while,…
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[UPDATED] Beaminster Businesses: Who’s trading, and how? To help us get through the lockdown period, and in particular to offer support to the most vulnerable in our community who are unable to get out of their house to do their shopping, there are a bunch of Beaminster businesses who have amazingly offered their help to…
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#clapforourcarers: Thursday 26 March, 8pm. Clap for the NHS There’s a lot going on. And we’re in a place where we’ve never been before. Our magnificent NHS teams work around the clock to look after us, spending days away from their own families, working until beyond exhaustion point – and while so many amazing initiatives…
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Recycling centre closures and bin collections during coronavirus: How you can help Dorset Council After Prime Minister Johnson’s announcement last night (Monday 23 March), Dorset Council has closed all its household recycling centres (HRCs, or ‘the tip’) until further notice in order to comply with the latest central government guidance on staying at home and away…
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