Author: Lesley Webb

We have been alerted to possible rogue traders operating in the Burnham-on-Sea and Brean areas offering roofing repairs and cleaning services. Elderly and vulnerable residents have been approached by three white males in their early 20’s who are very pushy and insist that they need to enter homes to access roofs and conservatories. Any work that has been done has been described as shoddy, with little or no evidence that anything has actually been done, and demand cash payment only. They are driving a 68-plate silver Ford Transit, which has a company name on the side. Although these offences have occurred in the Burnham area, we want to alert residents across Somerset as they may drive to other parts of the area to commit further offences. Attachments: cold-callers-warning.pdf

A very successful and fun afternoon was held at Bougham last weekend. Although the weather was a little inclement at the start it turned into a very pleasant afternoon. There were juicy, marinated chicken or haloumi kebabs accompanied by delicious salads and sauces. To finish we had wonderful puddings, all of which were enjoyed by a large number of villagers and visitors.

Thank you to Kate Hart who allowed us to invade her house and spectacular garden. We all enjoyed a well-stocked bar, tombola, quiz, games and, a first for the Bougham Bash, taking a sheep for a walk or in some cases the sheep taking the human for a walk!

Thank you to all the helpers, the chefs on the BBQ, those who donated salads, puddings, items for the tombola and to those who came to support us. We could not have achieved such a fun, successful afternoon without you all.

A magnificent total, after expenses, of £1502.83 was raised which will be a huge boost in assisting necessary repairs to the church, and making sure we can continue to offer a warm and welcoming church to our village community.

Marion Moncrieff

Treasurer.

Grabbist Hill Benefice Newsletter 19.07.24

The Repair Cafe returns to Porlock on Saturday, July 27th.

Timberscombe Show August 17th 

The show is just a few weeks away so give some thought to what you may like to enter. A wide variety of classes are open to all abilities and ages. Just give it a try – it doesn’t have to be perfect!

Schedules have been delivered around the village. Lists of Subjects for the Photo Classes, The Craft Knitting Pattern and spare entry forms are available in the Post Office

Don’t forget the Limerick – ‘There once was a duck and a goose’. or you might like to design a Home made ‘Get Well soon’ card or a poster for next year’s show 16^th August 2025.

Keep those flowers, plants and vegetables nurtured.

Lots to be thinking about.

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