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Watchet Beach Clean & Litter Pick
Saturday 5 September, 10:00 – 11:30, meet West Street beach slipway
Meet at 10:00am on the slipway to West Street Beach. Wear suitable footwear and bring gardening gloves. We’ll provide litter pickers and sacks.

We’ll be picking up litter along the beach, coast path and around the town. 

After about an hour, all those taking part are invited back to The Sanctuary in Swain Street where all that’s collected will be sorted and refreshments served.

Come with friends or as a family group.
All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Do drop us a line to say you’re coming on Sat 5 Sept, if you can, and if you’ve got a little extra time on the day to help with setting up or sorting what’s collected we’d love to hear from you. 
pfwcommunitylead@gmail.com

Despite the vagaries of a heatwave season  reducing the production  for the veg and fruit section [as experienced by other local shows this year], Timberscombe managed to present  a delightful and credible show, with enthusiastic exhibitors displaying their talents in all areas. Contributions to the Art Section had increased. It welcomed newcomers plus a young member of the village pitting her talents against the adults. This section produced the Best in Show with Trish Wright’s Oil painting. Runner Up Best in Show went to Joyce Smith for her Knitted Blanket for SANDs charity.  In the Veg and fruit section the high standard previously presented was upheld by Andy Heard’s remarkable contributions.  Robert Lamacraft’s entries to other sections gained most points overall. Timberscombe School and pre-school provided a colourful selection of flower art, having studied American painter Georgia O’Keefe.

In the afternoon, the show welcomed many more visitors than last year, and the atmosphere was very convivial. The raffle was well supported – sponsored by Minehead Garden Centre and villagers for which thanks are extended. As usual the auction, conducted by Ken Powls, was lively and entertaining raising much needed funds for the Village Hall. Thanks go to our visitors, supporters, sponsors, organisers, willing hands,  auctioneer  and  importantly, our Judges, who give up their valuable time to ensure Village Shows continue to thrive.

Trophies/Awards were presented to Trish Wright, Joyce Smith,  Robert Lamacraft, Andy Heard, Martin Leggatt, Katy Attwater. 

Most points: Veg – Andy Heard; Flowers – Robert Lamacraft; Floral Arrangements – Joy Booth; Cookery – Robert Lamacraft; Handicraft – Joyce Smith; Art – Robert Lamacraft; Photography – Phil Witt; People’s Choice – Sandra Rae.