Author: Lesley Webb

Do you have worries about money?

School clothes to buy… washing machine broken down…

How am I going to pay for it?

TCF was created to give short-term help to Timberscombe residents in need of financial assistance.  Grant money distributed by this fund does not need to be repaid.

Our grants can cover a wide range of needs, for example transport costs for an interview, energy costs, short – term care costs after a hospital stay, unexpected loss of earnings, logs for heating, or provision of household equipment.

The fund is not designed to replace state funded organisations but might be used as a short-term fix until other organisations can be accessed.

All applications will be strictly confidential and will only be shared with the charity’s trustees, who decide on the grants.

If you, or anybody you know, are in need of financial assistance then please contact the Parish Council clerk at timberscomepcclerk@gmail.com or call the Good Neighbours number : 07391870332

Police Newsletter December 25

As we welcome the New Year, we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported the Food Bank during the run-up to Christmas. Thank you to your kindness, nearly 200 bags were given out, and they were all packed full of great food for people and families in our community.

We’re so grateful for every donation, every volunteer, and every kind word of support. Your generosity really did make a difference, I wasn’t sure how I was going to deliver what we needed at the beginning of October because our cupboards were so low, but the community really did come together, and the generosity was unbelievable.  We now head into the New Year with real strength and the work continues, so thank you for being part of it.

I have attached this month’s wanted list for distribution and for your attention. 

Once again thank you. 

Sara Trigg 

Team Leader

07795 080637 

My working hours are 8.30-1.30 Mon, Tues, Thurs

www. wsfoodcupboard.org.uk Charity No. 1198591

We’re now registered with easyfundraising, which means you can help us for FREE. Over 4,000 shops and sites will donate to us when you use easyfundraising to shop with them – at no extra cost to yourself! All you need to do is sign up and remember to use easyfundraising whenever you shop online. 

https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/west-somerset-food-cupboard

Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) – now extended

This is to inform you that Somerset’s Severe Weather Emergency Provision, currently ACTIVE in Somerset, is being extended until Thursday 8 January when it will be reviewed.

Suitable accommodation may be available for rough sleepers during the severe weather. Please check if you can access the service by calling 0300 123 22 24 during office hours and 0300 123 23 27 out of office hours. To access this service, call the numbers above as early as possible.

Outreach are currently contacting clients to encourage them to take up the offer of emergency accommodation and will offer additional support for anyone continuing to sleep rough during SWEP.

The SWEP response is used by many local authorities when there is a forecast of zero degrees or below zero. Severe weather also includes heat waves, high winds and flooding.

In Somerset we have a common-sense approach based on the severity of the weather conditions and may activate SWEP when the conditions are particularly harsh for less than three nights.

SWEP in Somerset has two aims:

• To ensure that no one dies or is caused serious harm on the streets due to severe weather
• To ensure that every effort is made to engage individuals with support

This provision is for people sleeping rough in Somerset only.

When SWEP is active, important information can be found on a temporary webpage here:www.somerset.gov.uk/swep.

Minehead Amateur Drama School proudly present Disney’s Frozen JR

Thursday, 5th February 2026 – Saturday, 7th February 2026 – 7:30pm

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood.

Coffee Morning in the Bar

Saturday 7 February 2026 – 11.00 – 13.00 

The Royal Ballet LIVE from The Royal Opera House – WOOLF WORKS

Monday 9 February 2026 – 7:15pm

Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened, startling and poignant reality. Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor leads a luminous artistic team to evoke Woolf’s signature stream of consciousness writing style in this immense work that rejects traditional narrative structures. Woolf Works is a collage of themes from Mrs Dalloway, Orlando, The Waves and Woolf’s other writings. Created in 2015 for The Royal Ballet, this Olivier-award winning ballet triptych captures the heart of Woolf’s uniquely artistic spirit.

WE’RE WAITING IN THE WINGS – Impakt 

Saturday 21 February 2026 – 7:30pm

Impakt is an inclusive and dynamic group dedicated to supporting individuals of all abilities. Since our inception three years ago, we’ve been making a positive impact by helping children build their confidence and form lasting friendships and performance.

REGAL COMEDY NIGHT

Saturday 28 February 2026 – 7.30pm

 Tickets for all events may be booked in advance online at https://regaltheatre.co.uk/whatson or from the Box Office (Tel 01643 706430) between 9.30am and 12.00pm Monday – Saturday;