We are so delighted with the support we had from the village for our ferret racing evening last Saturday in the village hall. A sold out crowd came along and enjoyed our home made cottage pies (and shepherds pie) and veggies and really entered into the spirit of the occasion to cheer on the ferret races which were released by young people in Timberscombe. There were lots of laughs and plenty of entertainment. A huge thank you is due to the hard working members of the PCC who prepared and served all the food for the evening, to Rev Nicola and David Butt who had the idea in the first place and organised our Ferret man. Thanks also to Marion who dealt with huge amounts of pound coins and a lot of organising on the evening. And of course to the sponsors who sponsored each race and thereby ensured that we maximised our profits for the maintenance of our very special village church, St Petrock’s. Our kind and generous sponsors were:

The Great House, The Lion Inn, Ark at Wheddon Cross, Rob the Mechanic, Rob and Kath Blomfield Richards, Allan Sutton, Rev Nicola and David Butt and finally Kate Hart and myself as Joint Churchwardens.

The totally fabulous amount of £1295.97 was raised which is a remarkable total for a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Our thanks and congratulations to everyone who helped make this such a success.

Marion Jeffrey and Kate Hart