Author: Lesley Webb

The John Arlott Playing Field committee is pleased to announce that it has successfully secured a grant of £6,953 from the Morrissons Foundation, for the purchase of new play equipment. Pictured above are chairwoman Kathy Walker and clerk Lesley Webb collecting the cheque from the Morrisons staff at the Minehead store.

The existing wooden slide structure , which has been patched up several times in the past and has reached the end of its life,  will be removed.

The most popular play equipment chosen by school parents and villagers in the last survey was outdoor gym equipment. The grant money will, therefore, be used to purchase 4 pieces of outdoor gym equipment.

It is hoped that the new equipment will be installed in mid-Jul. The area will be fenced off by the installers whilst the work is undertaken.

Benefice Newsletter 23rd June 2023

Old Dairy Events:

8th July –  BBQ

12th Aug – Coffee Morning

12th Aug – Quiz Night

13th Aug – Cream Tea

1st of every month –  Breakfast

Last Friday of every month – Fish and Chips

Every Weds – Lunch at 12.15

Since Magna stopped paying the rent of The Old Dairy on behalf of the residence of Orchard Way, the management was taken over by the, The Old Dairy committee. They have run it for nearly 12 months.

They have been asked on several occasions if you had to be a member to join in the social events etc., held at The Old Dairy. Presumably because of the name The Orchard Social Club.

So, after a meeting of the committee the decision was to change the name, After all the questionnaires were returned by the villagers the majority voted for The Old Dairy Social Centre. Timberscombe. This is in keeping with the original use of the building.

To make it clear all are welcome, please come along and use this amenity.

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent / emergency) road closure at Dunster Steep, Dunster will commence on 22nd June 2023 – 23rd June 2023 (18:00 – 23:59) for a total of 2 nights.

This will enable Wessex Water to carry out urgent sewer repair works.

The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site  is not permitted on this occasion.

For any further information about this closure please contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600 quoting reference: ttro461847WS.

Please visit one.network  https://one.network/?tm=134591195 where you will see the map of the affected area (in red), together with the supplied diversion route (in blue).

Please note: this diversion route could be subject to change on review.

With regards
Road Closures 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
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Join me to welcome the sunrise with Yoga at Dunkery Beacon!

We’re meeting at 5am at Dunkery Hill Gate!

For all the details and to book – head to:

https://shiatsuyoga.co.uk/solstice2023/

Terry Bruce