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Benefice Newsletter 21st July 2023

A garage was broken into overnight on the 18th in Huntscott Road, Luccombe. It is thought the offenders have gained entry via a field between neighbouring properties, where they then removed a section of fencing. Once inside a Stihl Garden strimmer and a DeWalt heavy duty drill within the case inclusive of fittings and charger were stolen. Any information, CCTV images, please contact the Police on 101 quoting reference number: 5223172078 stating NHW. Or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Thank you for your support.

Attachments:

sheds-and-garages.pdf

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laptop, tablet or iPads for Ukraine

Do you have a laptop, tablet or iPad that you don’t really need? Or are you willing to purchase one to donate to Ukraine?

Even a smaller, less powerful iPad, netbook or notebook can be used by doctors, teachers and students in Ukraine, but if it has a good video processor that would be amazing – exactly what we need!

We cannot approach everyone but if you can pick up a phone and ask your friends and family on our behalf, we would be extremely grateful. Please send us a message if you can offer any and we will arrange collection.

Get in touch using the contact form at the bottom of this page: https://www.somersetaidforukraine.org/

Or via their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/275278844787356

Thank you.

Alex Pervak, on behalf of Somerset Aid for Ukraine

Cleaner urgently required, 6-10 hours per week, must be reliable, good rates of pay, please contact Bruce on 01643 841420 or 07508 358829

The uncut grass proved to be a real Marmite topic, with people either loving it or hating it.

95 people responded and comments on the ballot paper ranged from

“turn the village green in to a car park” to

“it looks lovely – better than a green desert!”

The overall results were:

59% would like the green cut throughout the summer months

40% would like to see the green left uncut for the summer months

1% did not want either option.

Regardless of this result , it is now time for the grass to be cut anyway. The Parish Council will, however, bear this result in mind for next year and cut the village green regularly throughout the summer.

Several people also commented on the areas around the football pitch. The football pitch and the external hedging is owned by the Church (the big church, not the local church) and rented by Timberscombe First School. Unfortunately, the Parish Council are, therefore,  unable to maintain this area, as it is the responsibility of the School.

Thank you to everybody who took the time to respond to the questionnaire.

Katy Attwater, Parish Council Chair

With many concerned about the recent rise in interest rates, scammers are exploiting this to steal people’s money. Please read the attached document for more information.

Attachments:

• morgage-scam.pdf

This Thursday 20th July 10am – 12 noon is our final meeting in the church for hot drinks, delicious cakes and lots of good company before the summer break. The village school will have their celebration service for Leavers just after 9am on Thursday, and you are most welcome to come along for that. We will provide refreshments for all parents and early visitors too! Our very kind volunteers to run this are planning to re-start as soon as school re-opens, so the first autumn meeting is planned for Thursday 7th September. See you there!