We did it! The weather was perfect, the West Somerset coastline was beautiful. Lots of people took part along the way. Sponsorship money is still coming in. It looks as if we have raised a good sum. Home Start West Somerset can continue its great work. We are tired after many miles but will be tireless in making sure the money is used for the benefit of young families in West Somerset. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who sponsored me.
Pippa Prideaux
Following the successful conclusion of the Wessex Water work in Great House Street, Somerset Highways department have finally accepted that the water on the road in GHS is not from a water main but is, in fact, from an underwater stream.
As a result of pressure from the Parish Council and our county councillors the Assistant Highway Service Manager has now visited the site and has made plans to divert the water into a nearby drain, before it crosses the roadway. This plan will require the agreement of Wessex Water before work can begin. The manager has forwarded plans to the council contractor, Kier, for them to undertake the work.
Unfortunately, Kier are well behind with their programme of work, so the work might still take some time to complete but it is , at last, on their schedule of work. Hurrah !!!
The Ukrainian community of Bristol collects a shipment to the frontline hospitals in Sumy.
Things needed:
– Any men’s clothing, preferably large sizes, M and above (T-shirts, sweatpants, shorts, longsleeves, sweatshirts, sweaters, socks, underwear, etc )
– Indoor slippers, home slippers (at least size 8 UK)
– Hygiene (toothbrushes, pastes, shaving razors)
– TOWELS (medium size) are especially needed
New/used, everything is permanently very needed
On 19/09/24 a parcel will be sent by a carrier from Bristol – contact Svitlana @eixampler
I will be going with my family to Bristol on the morning of 18.09.24 and can take a number of things from Minehead to pass them to Svitlana.
If you have any suitable items please drop them off at Hillview (Cowbridge Sawmill)
Thank you
Alex Pervak
Timberscombe 