Author: Lesley Webb

Timberscombe village are now raring to go to celebrate King Charles III Coronation. The bunting is up and everything is in place for a fun packed day on Sunday 7th May. 

                                                                           

⛪️ Following on from the Songs of Praise in St Petrock’s Church on Sunday at 11.00am we also welcome all Timberscombe residents to re enact the photo from August 1902 of King Edward the 7th’s coronation on Brewers green for 12.30pm in their finest attire!

We will then be kicking things off in the Village Hall from 1pm with lots of games, face painting, guess the name of the teddy, pin the diamond on the crown, lucky dip, raffle, sweet and cake stalls, tea’s and coffee plus much more! There will be lots of lovely food to enjoy too, and if the sun shines we will be using the outdoor space to enjoy lots of delicious food and cake in true Timberscombe style!

Following on from this we will move to the square where the pub will be open with LIVE music from 4 pm along with a BBQ 🍔 and the famous ‘Doughnut eating competition’! 🍩 Everyone is welcome to join in with the celebrations! Now all we have to hope for is some nice weather! Failing our typical British weather being a hindrance we will have plenty of shelter for you all to enjoy your day 🌞 🤞🏻 👑 🤴🏼 🥂🍻

Benefice Newsletter 28th April 2023

Timberscombe School Friday News 28.04.23

Parish Council Minutes 24th April 2023 (Draft until approved at the next meeting)

Somerset Council Business Online Training Sessions

The National Grid Scam

Police Newsletter April23

Police Notice “We have lots of ways we can keep people safe in their homes. I’m proud of the work we do but will always wish there weren’t so many people who need our support to be safe.” Our Be Home Safe team help people who are victims of crime or harassment to feel, and be, safer in their homes. Based across Avon and Somerset, our seven Be Home Safe technicians are skilled carpenters and locksmiths who are also fully trained in crime prevention. They provide support to people who have experienced crimes such as burglary, domestic abuse, harassment, hate crime and anti-social behaviour. Their expert knowledge and experience of practical crime reduction measures enables them to carry out assessments, fit new locks and window security, reinforce doors, and fit anti-arson products for people who are at risk of harm. They also provide crime prevention advice and support to victims during their visit. This can include signposting to support services, reassurance following the incident and sometimes being the initial contact support following a report to police. Last year, our Be Home Safe technicians helped more than 1,400 people feel safer in their homes. The Be Home Safe Scheme is provided to people who have been victims of crime across Avon and Somerset, with support from the Police Community Trust. Referrals are made by our officers and staff. If you, or someone you know, would like to be referred please speak to your local neighbourhood policing team Be Home Safe Scheme | Avon and Somerset Police https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/apply/be-home-safe-scheme/ Attachments: be-home-safe.pdf

If you’re bringing the car to visit Exmoor, thank you for using our car parks… 

A new annual car parking permit will now be available to offer a cost-effective year-round option for selected Exmoor National Park carparks in Devon and Somerset, including Tarr Steps, Valley of Rocks and Ashcombe in Simonsbath

Access and Recreation Manager for Exmoor National Park Dan Barnett said:

“Exmoor National Park would like to send a thank you to all the residents and visitors who pay to use Exmoor NP car parking facilities. The money generated helps to support vital work across the National Park, including maintaining the car parks and toilets themselves but also educational activities for our young people and conservation, public access work and nature recovery projects.

“A great deal of work has gone into improving our visitor facilities, we hope they provide a warm welcome and help people enjoy Exmoor.

It costs us 95 thousand pounds a year just to clean and maintain our carparks and toilet facilities across the National Park including popular visitor sites like Tarr Steps and Valley of Rocks.

“This year we have also spent a further 120 thousand pounds on refurbishment works to ensure they continue to offer a high-quality experience.

We work hard to keep costs down in these challenging financial times and ensure all proceeds are put back into the national park and its facilities. The new annual pass provides a cost-effective option for our regular visitors to help us support the tireless work that goes into protecting and maintaining our wonderful National Park.”

The Exmoor National Park Annual car parking permits are available from Exmoor National Park Centres at Dulverton, Dunster and Lynmouth, or can be purchased online for £60. Each pass is valid for 12 months and can be used in up to 2 registered cars (only one at any time). Full details can be found at www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/parking.

Published: 25 April 2023

T: 01398 323665
E: info@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

Benefice Newsletter 21st April 2023

Notice of Intent – Six Month Closure Public Footpath WL32/2, Public Bridleways WL32/3 & WL32/27 and Restricted Byway WL32/29, Wootton Courtenay

Please click here to read a notice of intent for a six month closure for the above rights of way in Wootton Courtenay Parish. The closure is to allow for Forestry Commission felling and will remain in place until the work is completed. Paths will only be physically closed when necessary and, at these times, will be signed on the ground along with alternative routes, where available, by the Forestry Commission.

Click here to see a map of the routes subject to closure.

Sue Applegate
Public Rights of Way & Access Officer
Exmoor National Park Authority

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Porlock Resurfacing Work

Notice of Resurfacing of the A39, High Street, Porlock

We have received conformation from Wessex Water that the sewer line on the A39 High Street Porlock (Dunster Steep) is in a suitable condition to reline internally later in the year, and therefore will not require an open dug trench. With this information we have advised Milestone that there is no risk to the resurfacing scheme planned for the 24th – 28th April, from 6:30pm -11:30pm each evening, and to continue with delivery.

Our advance signing and VMS signs have been in place since 4th April. To date we have received one enquiry from a resident within Porlock area, whom we have been able to assist, and we will also be visiting a local business which has raised questions about our scheme.

Kali Martin
Assistant Highway Service Manager