Author: Lesley Webb

The B3224 at Roundwaters between Exford and Wheddon Cross will be closed from Tuesday 2nd January to Friday, 10th May 2024 for major road repairs. Click this link for full information: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/news/embankment-repair-due-on-key-exmoor-route/ There is a public meeting on 29th November at 7.30 pm at Moorland Hall, Cutcombe, TA24 7DL. A presentation on the scheme will be delivered by representatives from Somerset Council, scheme designers WSP and scheme contractor Walters Group, ahead of a question-and-answer session. Plans are on show from 7pm

Our church bells appear to be popular at the moment. There will be a quarter peal rung at St. Petrocks at 12.30pm on Wednesday 29th. It will last for approximately 45 minutes. Time to listen to some good ringing.

Thanks, Elisabeth

The Parish Council have been working with Somerset Council to try to solve the water puddling in the roadway in Great House Street. In September Somerset Council undertook jetting of the drains, in order to be able to inspect any problems. Some anomalies in the system were discovered. We are waiting feedback from this report.

If work is needed to repair drains this will not happen until the next financial year, as work has already been scheduled for this financial year. The Parish Council is working to ensure that any closure of the road takes place at the same time as the Wessex Water closure, to minimise disruption to the residents.

This still leaves us with the cold winter months to negotiate before any work could be done. As a short-term measure Somerset Council have provided the parish with a salt bag to place in the running water. The bag has holes which permit a small amount of salt to dissolve  into the running water, thus reducing the chance of the water freezing. Salt is only effective to -4 degrees.

The salt bag should be placed in the water when freezing conditions are expected and removed when the weather is milder. Please do not move this salt bag unless you know that the above conditions apply.

Thank you.

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