The Parish Council would like to say a big thank you to Andy and Lynne Cooper who donated these gates for the school football pitch and fitted them last week.
We now need some earth to build up the bank at the sides of the gate. If you have any soil you are able to donate please contact me at :
timberscombepcclerk@gmail.com
Lesley Webb
These works are now in their final stages. While the work has been carried out, some unavoidable damage occurred to the road surface due to the movement and storage of materials and equipment on site.
As a result, we are taking the chance to resurface it now and leave the road in a good condition. Doing this now means we will not need to return later in the year.
To do this safely, short daytime road closures are planned on Thursday 26 February and Friday 27 February, from 9am to 3pm, to allow the new surface to be laid and set properly.
Thanks for bearing with us while we finish up.
On the 28th March we will reach the four years anniversary since the Porlock Repair Café was started. The vast majority of initial volunteers are still with us, together with some new recruits, so thanks to them for giving up their time to help Porlock residents.
During that time, we have had over 1,400 items brought in, of which 82% have been successfully repaired.
Probably the most unusual thing we have mended is a “full size” Dalek head – its lights and sound had failed.
The main work is on normal day to day items, typically hoovers, kettles, toasters, lamps, sewing repairs & sharpening a variety of items. Overall, we have saved 1.75 tons from being thrown away. All electrical items have a Portable Appliances Electrical test completed before returning to the owner, to ensure their safety.
We have 15 volunteer repairers who can tackle most items, we would love to try and restore an item for you, or at least confirm it’s time to let it go for something new! Whilst the majority of items are repaired on the day, some do require more extensive work and the volunteer takes these home to finish the repair.
We don’t have any set charges for repairs; it is purely donations based on what you think the service has been worth to you.
Types of items repaired, although not exhaustive, are:
| Clothes | Furniture | Electrical appliances & testing |
| Toys | Tools | Sharpening, welding, silver soldering |
| Mechanical/clocks | Phones | Electronics |
If you are unsure whether we have a volunteer who can look at your item, & want to check before bringing it in, please email us at 4rsporlockvale@gmail.com with details of your item & we can advise you.
Future Repair Café events are:
| March – 28th | April – 25th | May – 30th |
| June – 27th | July – 25th | August – 29th |
We are open 10am to 12 noon at Porlock Village Hall.
Whilst you are waiting to see a repairer you can take advantage of, for a small contribution, the available coffee, tea & cakes. Actually, we have a few people who come in just for the homemade cakes and a chat with friends.
Also, in the last four years additional Repair Cafés have set up in Minehead, Carhampton, Watchet & Bridgwater, whilst we led the way it is great that more people are stepping up to help other locations.
Somerset Council has launched a Health and Wellbeing Survey which opened on Monday 2 March and runs until Monday 27 April, gives residents the opportunity to highlight what matters most to them, helping the council focus future work on the issues that have the greatest impact on local communities. Everyone who takes part will be entered into a draw to win a £50 love to shop voucher. Can we ask for your help to promote this to your residents and encourage you to take part . Below is the link to the survey, and attached is the relevant press release .
Somerset Health & Wellbeing Survey,.
Timberscombe 