Author: Lesley Webb

Micro-provider information event

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Porlock vale CIC would like to share an update with you about our next Micro-Provider information event, which we are opening to a wider audience across West Somerset.

Porlock Vale CIC has been recognised as a trusted network for Micro-Providers in West Somerset, and we are inviting both existing Micro-Providers and anyone interested in becoming a Micro-Provider to come along and find out more about the network and the opportunities available.

Our next event will take place:

Wednesday 14th October 2026
5:30pm–7:30pm
The Beach Hotel, The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5AP

This will be a drop-in event, so there is no need to book.

The event is a great opportunity for anyone who is considering self-employment and feels they could offer valuable home help and support within their local community.

Porlock Vale CIC is also keen to connect with existing Micro-Providers who may be interested in joining a trusted network with a strong focus on governance, professionalism, training, and shared quality standards, alongside ongoing support and opportunities to connect with local people looking for support.

As a Community Interest Company, Porlock Vale CIC is committed to supporting the development of a sustainable and professional Micro-Provider network across West Somerset, while keeping the needs of local communities at the heart of what we do.

If you would like to find out more about Porlock Vale CIC and the Micro-Providers West Somerset Trusted Network, please visit our website or feel free to contact me directly.

www.porlockvalecic.org

We would be very grateful if you could share this invitation with anyone within your network/communities who you feel may be interested. I have attached a post that can be shared. 

Best Wishes 

Laura Bevens

Community Support Lead

Porlock Vale CIC Trusted Network

Community Services in West Somerset

Please note, I work part-time hours flexibly across the week and will get back to you as soon as I can.

Bell Ringing

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On Friday, 25th September a band will ring a peal at our church commencing at 1pm. This will last for approximately 3 hours. Kate explained about peals in one of the Dunkery Tidings. It consists of 5040 changes, and is completed without a break, bells changing their position on every stroke. Dedicated bell ringers love to achieve this in different churches with some ringers notching up more than 3000. They call it the equivalent of running a marathon! They are not always achieved, one mistake and the whole thing collapses. We only have one of these a year and it will be nice to hear what I would call ‘professional’ ringers ringing.

Elisabeth

Old Dairy Closure

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I would like to say a huge thank you to John and his team for working so hard to keep this community building open for so long, particularly after Magna pulled the funding. They have been absolutely amazing. 

The Village Hall committee will do all that it can to accommodate the groups who currently use the Old Dairy. If you run one of these groups please contact me and we’ll see what we can do. Reply to this email or email la.webb@btinternet.com

Lesley Webb