Author: Lesley Webb

Timberscombe Gardening Club would like to remind you about its

Annual Plant Sale and Cream Teas

at St Petrock’s Church

 on Bank Holiday Monday, 27^th May, opens 2.30pm.

 There will be a variety of Plants, a Cake Stall and Tombola.

 Free entry.  Everyone Welcome. Hope to see you there.

Donations of cakes and plants would still be gratefully received,

with many thanks to those who have already offered.

For info contact Pauline 01643 841546 or Elisabeth 01643 841055.

With another bank holiday approaching, now would be the time to prepare against any unplanned / unauthorised music events. With this in mind, we would ask any residents with land, large driveways, warehouses, anywhere such an event could be staged at short notice, to please secure these areas when not in use and notify us immediately of any strange activity. Unusual increases in traffic in rural areas or near abandoned buildings could be a sign, as could social media activity or local posters, if you see it, again please let us know. We will be carrying out additional patrols over this period. How to report:  You can do this on 101 if it is not an emergency, 999 in an emergency, you can also report online here: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/

Please follow the link to view the above road closure; https://one.network/?tm=136784016 and the link for the Notice 2:https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1111/03-notice-2_136784016_3724520_f81e3ee88d.pdf
The works are expected to commence on 27th May 2024 and last for 29 days to enable Wessex Water to replace water mains. 

The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permitted on this occasion.

For any further information about this closure please contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600, quoting reference: ttro784018W(WS).

Please note that should you require to view a closure which is more than two weeks ahead, you will need to register for free with www.One.Network

With regards,
The Road Closure Team
Email: ttro@somerset.gov.uk
Traffic Management, Road Safety and Parking Services
Somerset Council
County Hall
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
Web: www.somerset.gov.uk
Travel Somerset – for live travel alerts, roadworks information and winter weather updates on Twitter @TravelSomerset and online 24/7 at www.travelsomerset.co.uk

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