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Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of Exmoor National Park as the Exmoor Nature Festival (supported by Visit Exmoor) kicks off in just a few weeks’ time, Saturday 17 May until Sunday 1 June 2025. This two-week celebration offers a fantastic line up of over 50 events that showcase the unique wildlife and habitats of Exmoor. From family fun days and forest bathing to marine life watching, wildlife trails, kayak adventures, farm walks, and outdoor yoga, there’s something for everyone. Festival Organiser, Julie Colman, Rural Enterprise Co-Ordinator at Exmoor National Park said “Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and unwind in one of the UK’s most beautiful natural environments. We are expecting many events to be popular, so please book early to avoid missing out.” Dan James, Enterprise and Communications Manager at Exmoor National Park added. “We’re really excited to be working with partners to put on such a varied programme. Exmoor is regarded by many as a haven for wildlife and provides many unique opportunities which the festival will showcase. But, as elsewhere, there are also many challenges facing nature on Exmoor. As well as helping people enjoy our beautiful National Park the festival also provides a great opportunity to engage people in looking after our wildlife and learning more about nature.” You can pick up a free printed programme from our National Park Centres in Dulverton, Dunster and Lynmouth (Open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm) and at various other outlets across the Greater Exmoor area. Find more info and an e-version of the programme of the festival events at: www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/exmoor-nature-festival Please contact the Rural Enterprise team for any further info at ruralenterprise@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

The Avon and Somerset Police Fraud Team have seen an increase in ATM skimmers being used. They have recently been discovered in Westbury, Henbury and Brislington in Bristol.

Criminals attach a skimmer device to the card reader of an ATM so that when an unsuspecting individual uses the ATM, the device will capture their card details and/or PIN.

Please see the attached guidance on ATM (Cash Point) Skimmers. Attachments: atm-skimmers.pdf

This Saturday 3rd May for two hours from 10am we welcome all those who can spare a couple of hours to help keep our village churchyard in seasonal order! Andy has just given the second mow of the year and the churchyard looks wonderful at this time of year. Your help is appreciated to do what we can to maintain the natural beauty of the open spaces round the church and keep it all safe and accessible for us all to access the church.

Thank you! Kate and Marion

Minehead To Williton Road, Old Cleeve

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent) road closure at Minehead To Williton Road, Old Cleeve which will commence on 1st May 2025 – 2nd May 2025 (19:00 – 00:00) for a total of 1 evening.

This will enable Wessex Water to carry out works to replace frame and cover. 

The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is not permitted on this occasion.

For any further information about this closure please contact Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600, quoting reference: ttro210720W(WS).

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=143037919 where you will see the map of the affected area (in red), together with the supplied diversion route (in blue).

Please note: this diversion route could be subject to change on review.

With regards
Road Closures Team
Email: ttro@somerset.gov.uk
Traffic Management, Road Safety and Parking Services
Somerset Council
County Hall
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
Web: www.somerset.gov.uk