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Fabulous and Fun Ferret Racing Evening!

We are so delighted with the support we had from the village for our ferret racing evening last Saturday in the village hall. A sold out crowd came along and enjoyed our home made cottage pies (and shepherds pie) and veggies and really entered into the spirit of the occasion to cheer on the ferret races which were released by young people in Timberscombe. There were lots of laughs and plenty of entertainment. A huge thank you is due to the hard working members of the PCC who prepared and served all the food for the evening, to Rev Nicola and David Butt who had the idea in the first place and organised our Ferret man. Thanks also to Marion who dealt with huge amounts of pound coins and a lot of organising on the evening. And of course to the sponsors who sponsored each race and thereby ensured that we maximised our profits for the maintenance of our very special village church, St Petrock’s. Our kind and generous sponsors were:

The Great House, The Lion Inn, Ark at Wheddon Cross, Rob the Mechanic, Rob and Kath Blomfield Richards, Allan Sutton, Rev Nicola and David Butt and finally Kate Hart and myself as Joint Churchwardens.

The totally fabulous amount of £1295.97 was raised which is a remarkable total for a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Our thanks and congratulations to everyone who helped make this such a success.

Marion Jeffrey and Kate Hart

Road Closure Reminder

A reminder that work starts on Monday 9th February to repair a section of the A396, Cutcombe Hill, between Timberscombe and Wheddon Cross. The road will be closed at night between 7.00pm and 7:00am for approximately 3 weeks, from 9th – 27th February.
Each day, the road will reopen between 7:00am to 7.00pm, with two-way traffic signals in place to manage traffic safely.
If works finish earlier than expected, the road will be fully reopened.
Temporary traffic signals are currently in operation at the site, and these will remain in place outside working times to protect the site and for public safety.
The work schedule should also avoid disruption to the Snowdrop Valley event held between 24th January and 22nd February.

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