Author: Lesley Webb

First of all I would like to thank everyone for their very kind thoughts and helpfulness.

Timberscombe is a remarkable village.

Gerry’s funeral will be at St Petrock’s Church.  Anyone who wishes to come is very welcome.

It is on Wednesday, 6th of December at 1.30pm.

In accordance with Gerry’s wishes it will a simple ceremony – dignified but not formal as I want it  to reflect his personality.

Therefore, there will be no need for flowers unless that is your choice, but you could leave a small donation which will go to the church.  Anyone who knew Gerry is invited to make a SHORT comment of a memory of him which you can just stand and say or have someone else read it out.   Please send it to me asap if you want it read.   After the service you are welcome to stay to meet our small family and indulge in light refreshments.

It is not necessary to wear black unless you are more comfortable doing so.

Thank you so much – I am overwhelmed at our community spirit.

Joy

The annual  clean of Timberscombe Village Hall will take place on Saturday 25th November, starting at 10am.

Any help would be much appreciated. Refreshments provided for the workers.

FRIDAY 24^th NOV.   Fish & Chips 5pm till 7pm

SUNDAY 3^rd DEC.   Breakfast 8.30am till 11am

WEDNESDAY 6^th DEC. 2 Course Roast Lunch 12.15pm

SATURDAY 9^th DEC.  Jumble Sale 2pm

MON 11^th DEC.  Big Christmas Bingo Village Hall

WEDNESDAY 13^th DEC.  Christmas Lunch 12.15pm

SATURDAY 16^th DEC Afternoon Tea with a Visit from Santa 4pm

WEDNESDAY 20^th DEC. Christmas Lunch 12.15pm

SATURDAY 23^rd DEC.  Community Carol Singing 6pm

MONDAY 25^th DEC. Christmas Day Lunch

We must have at least 10 people to make it possible.

Regards Tony Berry

It is our turn to host the Dunster branch improver’s practice on Wednesday 22nd November. They will be ringing from 10.30 until midday.

Elisabeth

Somerset Council and the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) have launched a new campaign asking Somerset residents to look out for members of their community who might be experiencing abuse.

The campaign, called ‘Safeguarding is everyone’s business’, asks that people do their part in supporting their communities by recognising the signs of self-neglect when they see them because self-neglect can be an indicator that someone is being abused. Acting early when you suspect that someone is neglecting themselves could save a person’s life.

If someone is struggling, getting them help early on can prevent things from getting worse, so if people are concerned about a neighbour, friend, or member of their community they can contact Somerset Council to raise a safeguarding concern by calling 0300 123 2224 or email adults@somerset.gov.uk. If someone is in immediate danger, the Police should be called by dialling 999.

Somerset has seen a rise in instances of self-neglect related safeguarding enquiries over recent years – rising from 3.57% in 2019/20 to 7.69% in 2022/23, which is slightly above the national average. The poster campaign focusses on three signs of self-neglect which can be looked out for. These are: hoarding, isolation from friends and loved ones, and losing an interest in self-care activities such as maintaining hygiene or paying household bills.

They can be viewed online here: Safeguarding leaflets (somersetsafeguardingadults.org.uk)