There are just 5 places left on the Stretch into Spring Yoga Retreat!!
Spend a day in tune with the season of Spring with yoga, journaling, relaxation and time in nature with a deliciously themed lunch from Toucan Wholefoods Cafe!
Invite and strengthen Spring energy in your life!
Saturday 2nd April 10am – 4pm
Wootton Courtenay Village Hall
£70. Details and booking are all here: https://shiatsuyoga.co.uk/stretchintospring2022/
SWT Council Business Bulletins
Benefice Newsletter 18th March 2022
Timberscombe School Friday News 18.03.22
Government confirms new ‘unitary’ Somerset Council
Following consideration by both Houses of Parliament, the Secretary of State has made the Somerset Structural Changes Order 2022 which paves the way for the new Somerset Council to be established on 1 April 2023.
The Order comes into force on 16 March 2022 and gives approval to the local elections on 5 May 2022 for 110 councillors to the County Council and to the elections for city, town and parish councils across Somerset.
Following the approval of the Structural Changes Order, the notice of elections will be published on Monday 21 March and nomination papers for prospective candidates will need to be submitted by 5 April.
Notice of Parish Elections If you would like to know more about becoming a Parish Councillor or would like an application form, please contact the Parish Clerk at timberscombepcclerk@gmail.com
Reminder – Set up Council Tax direct debit to receive energy rebate quickly
SWT is urging bill-payers to set up a direct debit to pay their council tax, to ensure they get their £150 energy rebate payment as quickly as possible.
To set up a council tax direct debit please call SWT on 0300 304 8000. For new direct debits the Government require SWT to have successfully collected a first payment of council tax by direct debit before the energy rebate can be paid.
Please click here to read the full press release.
Police Notice
A garden shed has been broken into overnight on the 16th sometime after 10pm in Doverhay, Porlock. The offenders gained access via a side gate to the property and onwards to the shed. Once inside a Motocross Bike described as a Yamaha YZF250 2020 model in Blue & Black was stolen together with a bicycle. The bicycle was later discovered on the road by Ley Hill.
Any information please contact the Police on 101 quoting reference number: 5222063625 stating
You are most welcome to come along and join a History Group meeting in St Petrock’s Church. We will give a summary of the archaeological findings from 2020-21 when the churchyard was partly trenched to provide services to the church.
There will also be a talk about the Friendly Societies of Somerset by Phil Hoyland who has researched many village friendly societies and their club walks in this area.
Membership renewals are due at £10 per person and thereafter £1 per meeting attended. Visitors welcome at £4. Light refreshments available. Meetings usually last for 1 hour.
Looking to experience something new this April! Then the Regal is the place to be….
We start off April with System Crasher 5th April Dir Nora Fingscheidt – Germany
A compelling, multi award-winning drama about a troubled nine-year-old, unofficially called a ‘system crasher’ by social services because they are unable to cope, and her wild quest for love. Subtitled
We are pleased to bring a live performance of LA TRAVIATA from the Royal Opera House on 13th April. Richard Eyre’s production for The Royal Opera recently celebrated 25 years on the Royal Opera House stage and this year returns with acclaimed opera star Pretty Yende as Violetta. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
Panto returns to the Regal stage “Oh Yes It does” on 16th April and runs until 23rd April 2022 once again with the family fun filled product of Aladdin. Come and joining us on this magical carpet ride. Written by Alan P Frayn, performed by a host of local talent. Please note the various start times on our website.
Five Star Swing – Greatest Songs from The Movies 28th April. From Pinewood to Hollywood! Join us for an unforgettable mix of themes and songs from the greatest movies of all time – Star Wars, James Bond, Lawrence of Arabia… Performed by multi-Instrumental/vocalists Five Star Swing.
Fundraising Event
Come and join us on 30th April for a special Fundraising Event organised by the Regal Theatre and Minehead Literary Festival to raise funds for the theatre’s post-covid recovery. Entitled Maverick Men and Criminal Deeds, which sees broadcaster and writer Joan Bakewell, novelist and biographer Margaret Drabble talking to John Preston about his books “A Very English Scandal,” biography of “Robert Maxwell Fall: The Mystery of Robert Maxwell” as well as his three-part drama series Stonehouse for ITV. An evening that is not to be missed.
PS – The Regal Theatre is run entirely by volunteers – why not join us??
