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It is our turn to host the Dunster branch improver’s practice on Wednesday 22nd November. They will be ringing from 10.30 until midday.

Elisabeth

Somerset Council and the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) have launched a new campaign asking Somerset residents to look out for members of their community who might be experiencing abuse.

The campaign, called ‘Safeguarding is everyone’s business’, asks that people do their part in supporting their communities by recognising the signs of self-neglect when they see them because self-neglect can be an indicator that someone is being abused. Acting early when you suspect that someone is neglecting themselves could save a person’s life.

If someone is struggling, getting them help early on can prevent things from getting worse, so if people are concerned about a neighbour, friend, or member of their community they can contact Somerset Council to raise a safeguarding concern by calling 0300 123 2224 or email adults@somerset.gov.uk. If someone is in immediate danger, the Police should be called by dialling 999.

Somerset has seen a rise in instances of self-neglect related safeguarding enquiries over recent years – rising from 3.57% in 2019/20 to 7.69% in 2022/23, which is slightly above the national average. The poster campaign focusses on three signs of self-neglect which can be looked out for. These are: hoarding, isolation from friends and loved ones, and losing an interest in self-care activities such as maintaining hygiene or paying household bills.

They can be viewed online here: Safeguarding leaflets (somersetsafeguardingadults.org.uk)

This week is packed with familiar dishes with a vegetarian option to boot.

Looking forward to seeing you soon

Bruce and Sheila

AUTHORISATION FOR THE EXMOOR MOTOR CLUB’S NEIL WESTCOTT MEMORIAL TRIAL MOTOR EVENT SCHEDULED FOR THE 26TH NOVEMBER 2023

Authorisation has been granted for the above event to take place within parts of the parishes of Cutcombe, Dulverton, Exford, Exton, Luccombe, Luxborough, Porlock, Timberscombe, Winsford, Wootton Courtenay.

The event organiser is: Mr Geoff Westcott.

The applicant has satisfied this department that all requirements under Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 have been met regarding insurance, safety, repair of surface should any damage occur, landowner consent, signs and marshalling.

I have attached copies of the public rights of way routes . Timberscombe/ Wootton Courtenay Trial Route

Should you need any further information please do not hesitate to contact either myself, or the applicant.

Regards,

Loren Eldred

Rights of Way Officer

Highways Group

Economic & Community Infrastructure

Somerset County Council

County Hall

Taunton

TA1 4DY

Detectives leading the search for wanted man Richard Scatchard are continuing to ask anyone with information to come forward.

Today marks one month since Scatchard was last known to have been captured on CCTV, when he was seen in West Somerset on Monday 16 October.

Please view the attached for further information.

Attachments:

• Richard-Scatchard-photo and more info