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ISSUE: Summer Fun in Merriott begins in June !
Gardening Club 2 visit to Burrow Farm Gardens
Merriott First 3 School News
Merriott Heritage 4 Trust Merriott Summer Fayre Begin your family entertainment and support th Footpath Group 5 our lovely village church at a “Right Royal Do” Saturday 18 June in Church Street. Merriott Summer Fayre is Swan Pub Update 6 th More fun with “The Beach Boys Band” concert taking place on Saturday 11 June - 11am at the Village Hall. 7pm - 11pm - tickets include - 3pm. We will have all sorts of entertainment, Social Club News 7 BBQ supper, with a veggie option, and dessert. games, stalls, Dog Show, Prize Draw, BBQ and Food will be served from 7pm - 9pm and the Your Village Hall 8 other refreshments. Bring the family, meet friends and make new ones when you come concert begins about 7.45pm, with coffee in along to a great day out! the interval and licensed bar open all A glorious day 9 evening. down at the Allotments There will be seating for everyone indoors and “Garden Days” some tables outside. History on view in 10 Hurst Brook Plants This excellent tribute band’s live music is for all Merriott Sat 4th & Sun 5th June ages - come and enjoy the evening. Solar Array at 11 10 am – 4.00 pm Tickets £15 (6 - 16’s £10) from Osbornes or from the Box Office at Merriott Village Hall on Lower Severalls Join us for a celebration of Peony flowering Tuesday 14th June 7pm - 9pm, or phone 01460 time. Nursery open, homemade refreshments, Our Sponsors 12 78461 (leave a message). music from Kingsbury Band and Holly and Ivor. Free entry. Peonies, Irises, Perennials and Come and enjoy Father’s Day weekend. Herbs. Venue: Lower Severalls Nr. Crewkerne TA18 7NX.
If you would like to sponsor the Merriott Parish Council Report Messenger, please contact a member of Recreation Field Review and Upgrade schemes. the editorial team. Our Rec. team has already started with the long On the Parish Council our team has already Details on back page. awaited review of the whole facility. identified the following as desirable: Copy date for the We are fortunate to have significant infrastruc- For the young - additions to play equipment July issue is 12th ture support funds available - these are Say itto withoffer balance Flowers for all ages, pre-school, teen- June. payments made by developers for specific agers, in between. We also plan to refurbish the purposes in recognition of the needs of a existing apparatus and to replace the poor growing community. The money is held by the safety surfaces with seamless all weather District Council and released to MPC for `softpour` material under all moving apparatus. approved projects. For sports people - tennis courts surface Financial support is separately allocated by refurbishment in latex colour coat, new posts SSDC for other purposes, such as village hall and nets. improvements and minor local highways Continued on page 10 P A G E 2
Merriott Gardening Club
Our meeting on 28th June, takes Reduced entrance fee to the the form of an afternoon visit to gardens – Members £6 and non- Burrow Farm Gardens, near members £8 per head. Dogs Axminster. East Devon’s Secret welcome. Garden has been developed over Please note the change to the 50 years and has 13 acres of advertised programme for 31st lovingly designed gardens with May. Instead of the Brimsmore colour throughout the year. This shopping trip, which has been peaceful oasis has a variety of cancelled due to lack of interest, different planting styles which Neil Lovesey of Picket Lane complement the stunning rural Nursery will give us a talk entitled views. Enjoy the different “Why Did It Die?” Neil will bring design styles within the garden plants for us to buy. Meet at the and appreciate the naturalistic Tithe Barn at 7.30 pm, refreshments, raffle, seed and plant planting. Tea room and plant sales. This is a car sharing event sales. “Flower of the Month” competition. and if you are happy to drive or would like a lift, please contact Jenny on 07765 914723. Meet at the Tithe Barn at 1.30pm. Mo Frampton - 07967 028277
Two interesting meetings in June: 9th June: A behind the scenes tour of the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil 23rd June: Anoraks Film Show - Damsels in Distress, The Power and the Glory
OPEN OPEN Any queries contact Marion Biggs 01460 74170. The Open
GROUP Café - Wednesday 8th June Group will be running the Cake Stall at the Church Summer th 9.00 till 1.30 last lunch orders Fayre on Saturday 11 June 11am - 3pm. All contributions Tea, cakes and lunches will be gratefully received. Contact Marion Biggs as above. Pizza takeaway - Friday 24th June Phones open for orders from 5 till 8pm 07801 639 937. Email us for a menu [email protected] or join us on Facebook the Village Cafe Merriott .
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Keeping you up-to-date with Merriott First School news
Ofsted visit confirms Merriott School has The Report recognised the improve- Council and I met and decided we maintained its Good rating ! ments we have been making in our needed to update some of the tired parts learning environments and the way we of our grounds. Those that volunteered At the end of last half term Merriott First are focused on high expectations for on Saturday have given this a real kick School had a short inspection from pupils, both academically and their per- start and we are currently having plans Ofsted. These inspections now take place when a school was previously good sonal development. It also recognised drawn up to improve the grounds we are working well with other CISP further. With school budgets so tight, and are carried out by an HMI. The (Crewkerne and Ilminster Schools school leaders are always looking for whole school community rallied around and, while the day was intense, it was Partnership) schools to improve out- alternative ways to bring about change. also a very useful day in terms of looking comes for pupils across all of these It would be great if the wider community schools. The next steps identified in the could get behind this too!” forward to our next steps. The report, Report are areas already forming part of which takes the form of a letter, was finally published in April and we are development plans and included improv- ing mathematics teaching further and delighted to inform the community that developing the work of middle leaders Merriott First School has maintained the within the school. Phil Smith, good quality of education it provides since the last inspection in 2010. Phil Headteacher, said “It was great that Ofsted recognised our strengths and Smith, Headteacher said “We are more importantly confirmed the next delighted to have maintained a good outcome, especially as the bar has been steps which the Governors and I had raised considerably in terms of what is pinpointed in our continuous school self- evaluation. The staff are all looking Working party transforming the playground expected of good schools. The staff and forward to putting these next steps into pupils are all working extremely hard to If the wider community has any spare make our school even better to come place to make Merriott First School an time and would like to help this improve- even better place for children to learn.” and learn.” ment project at Merriott First School we On the morning of Saturday May 7th, would love to hear from you. This may Parents and Staff came together to begin be from volunteering time to help paint to improve the outside grounds of woodwork, to help with finding funding Merriott First School. The working party streams for the school. There may also took part in painting, gardening and be local businesses who could assist by general tidying up so that the children donating time or sponsorship to help our have a better learning experience out- young people. If you are interested in side. Phil Smith, said “Merriott First supporting the school in anyway contact School is very lucky to have such lovely the school office and speak to Margaret grounds for the children to use as part of Watts, 01460 72547 or email our learning experience. The School office@merriott.somerset.sch.uk Mr Smith with a Maths group Phil Smith - Headteacher
Mobile Library JUNE visit: Tuesday @ Merriott School 9.30am - 10am 28th June
The 2016 Annual Flower & Produce Show Schedule will be available at the end of June from Osborne’s, Merriott Pharmacy, All Saints Church Porch, Committee Members and at the Merriott Garden Club meeting on 26th July. P A G E 4
News from the Merriott Heritage Trust Since our last bulletin we have appointed Contact has been made with the flour. two new Trustees, bringing our number developers of the Tail Mill Site which is Can anybody shed further light on this? up to five. These appointments will now progressing apace, but with obvious enable us to expand the scope of the respect for the importance of this piece The Trustees are in discussion with the Trust’s activities in the future. They are of Merriott’s history. The developers are Trustees of Crewkerne Museum Christine Maxwell of Chapel Cottage, maintaining a comprehensive photo- regarding the Merriott Archive which is Court Mill Lane and Mike Cable, the new graphic record of the restoration work in their care. At some point in the future landlord of The Kings Head. The village and of the inevitable changes that are it may become possible to locate these owes them and their families a substan- taking place as the derelict buildings are records in the village for the convenience tial debt of gratitude for their work in being brought back to life with a new of researchers, but in the interim two of restoring, and in Mike’s case, rescuing and very different function. We expect the Trustees have agreed to begin a for us, two major elements of our built that a copy will be made available to the review and cataloguing of the and social heritage. If only we knew Trust for our archives. documents so that we know what is more of the history of these two there. If anyone feels they may be important buildings! able to help with this major task would you please let us know. Can anyone out there help I wonder? Finally a comment about the Trust’s interest in the proposed We’re sure everyone will be inter- greenfield development of housing ested to know that the first Heritage to the north of Lower Street Grant has been agreed, and will between Manor Drive and the enable work to begin in the late Parrett Way long-distance foot- summer to repair and conserve path. While the Trustees do not stonework around the West Door have a view on the need or other- of All Saints Church. The amounts wise for more housing in the of money which will be available village, the proposed site for from the Trust’s Heritage Grant another thirty houses impinges Fund are modest, and will normally directly on the basic objectives of be restricted to providing 50% of the the Merriott Heritage Trust which cost of any work agreed by the Trus- Meanwhile, the clock-face of the original are to help to conserve and enhance tees. The stonework restoration at our Merriott’s built and natural heritage. church is a good example of the kind of warehouse building clock has been donated to the Trust and is in safe Anyone reading our District Council’s contribution which the Fund can now keeping awaiting restoration when Heritage Officer’s comments on the make towards the conservation of im- proposed development is left in no portant heritage features around the funds permit. Before she died Cathy doubt regarding his strongly held opinion village and we must all remember that it had “rescued” a surviving section of iron scrollwork from the mill gates which is that Merriott’s natural heritage will be was Cathy Herriman’s generosity that also now in safe keeping. Sadly the seriously damaged if the proposal is has enabled the Trustees to help in this permitted. Certainly the Trustees will be way. mechanism of the clock is long gone, we know not where, but if anyone has any saddened if new building goes ahead on Applicants for a Heritage Grant might be knowledge of its whereabouts the the scale suggested by the applicant in wanting financial help towards the Trustees would love to know. such a sensitive and important location restoration of a date stone on their whose network of footpaths are enjoyed The Trust’s winnower now resides in the property such as the one no longer by so many villagers. The Moorlands legible on the Reading Room (now the workshop of restoration specialist Nick Farm and Tail Mill developments are Bridges for his care and attention. Social Club) for example, or repair of excellent examples of how heritage Interestingly, a chance viewing of our railings or windows, or perhaps towards enhancement can go had-in-hand with local Anorak Film Company’s film on enhancement of the natural environ- the provision of new homes in or near ment through tree or hedgerow planting. local watermills briefly captured a shot Merriott’s Conservation Areas and on of a very similar machine inside a corn Small improvements towards our public brownfield sites. Clearly the Osborne mill. We had pondered the small scale footpath maintenance and signage Fields proposal is not in any way of the one which came to us from would be another potential recipient of comparable. grant aid. Grant Application Forms are Moorlands Farm, and it now seems a likely possibility that ours may have Tony Hobbs available from the Trustees for consider- Chairman come from Billings Mill where it would ation on a first-come-first-served basis each year. have been used in the production of
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Merriott Footpath Group Now that Spring is finally here we are able to become more active in our monitoring and maintenance of the footpaths. Each member of the group monitors several paths and in this way we can keep an eye on their condition but we are still reliant on you, the wider community, to report any problems you may encounter. Hopefully, we can then act quickly to put things right. Don't forget, you can contact us on our email: [email protected] or phone me on 01460 73158. Recently, Tony and Pat Hobbs left the group due to other commitments so we thank them for their valuable contribution during the past year. We were very pleased to be able to welcome Alison and Martyn Spice also Marilyn and Mike Churchill to the group and they have contributed much already. Volunteers laying the new slab pathway We were recently gifted some hard-core/ chippings and some paving slabs which we lasted about 2 hours. We were pleased that 13 people took have used to try to part and it was nice to welcome some new folks. We are create a harder, firmer planning more village walks from time to time, so look out for surface through an often details in the Messenger. very boggy section of We are grateful, as always, to our local landowners who keep path which is part of the hedges trimmed and paths clear. It makes such a difference Parrett Trail. Thanks go when one can walk a path that is clear of overgrowth. Please to Mr & Mrs Fisk for the show your appreciation by keeping to the definitive footpaths hard-core and some and not wandering over private land. paving slabs and thanks And finally, I make no apology for, once again, asking dog walk- also to Mark Riley for ers to bag and bin their dog's poo. I know that the majority of additional paving slabs. people are responsible and do the right thing, but there is still The latest of our village evidence left on the paths. There are dog litter bins all around footpath walks took the village so there really is no excuse. And after going to the place on the 27th April. trouble of bagging it, please, please don't leave the bag hang- The walk took us to the ing in the hedge. We look forward to some fine summer south west, west and weather so we can all enjoy walking on the paths in our parish. north of the parish and John Goldie - Parish Path Liaison Officer
Done the School run? Need a break? “Coffee Stop’’ takes place every Tuesday in Merriott Church from 10.00-11.30am Coffee and cake £1 with free refills, all welcome, children’s drinks and play area. The first Tuesday each month we will be open at 9am: June 7th and July 5th so do come along and enjoy a coffee with friends. P A G E 6 Swan Pub update
Firstly we would like to thank all those on our licencing responsibilities and as winners (rules apply) customers who have supported the such have never had any visits from the Every Friday & Sunday afternoons (Friday Swan over the past 4 years but regret- Police for disruption, disturbance or commencing Friday 13th May & Sunday fully, we have to announce that we have anything else and for this we are proud commencing June) Happy Hours sessions placed the pub for sale as both of us now of our record. A situation we will – all pints £2.50 have health problems and these health endeavour to continue. 28th May – Champions league final 6pm issues must be dealt with as a priority. During our time at the Swan, we have with BBQ John is expected to be incapacitated sponsored several village teams, spon- 10th June – Simon Rees – party in the over the next 6-12 months and Cath is sored local events, contributed to and pub - Entrance free unable to take up all the additional work- held events for local charities, organised 11th June – England v Russia Euro load that will create. As a consequence, trips to Twickenham for international Championships we have had to place the pub for sale. rugby, Taunton for cricket and brought 18th June – Australia v England Rugby Hopefully, this will be achieved before the garden back into use instigating an with breakfast treatment starts, to avoid the need to annual beer festival, garden music 20th June – England v Slovakia Euro close. events and private parties but overall we Championship During the last 4 years we have tried to would have liked to have done more had 24th June - Brexit party in the pub offer the village a true local pub focussed circumstances allowed. (subject to a leave result) solely on Merriott. It was always our aim We will try to keep you up to date with 25th/26th June - Euro last 16 to employ 3 staff from the community any further developments. In the mean- 2nd July - Beer festival with 3 bands and but unfortunately this has not come to time, we hope to continue to see you as BBQ - Entrance Free. fruition. Hence, we are in this sad normal. Every Wednesday - Cash Bingo 8.00pm position. We have the following events planned: Every Sunday – Quiz 9.00pm We have always taken a serious stance Summer Skittles between June – August. John, Cathy & Jet Cash + Keg of beer/cider/lager to the
The Fisher Sinfonia Orchestra performed a scintillating performance of the Shostakovich Octet at All Saints Church on a blustery Sunday afternoon on the 1st May, to an audience of over 120. Rev Bob Hicks congratulated the players on their exceptional performance and the privilege to have them per- forming in Merriott’s church. It was interesting to note the number of people attracted to the concert from outside the area - from Seaton to Sherborne and Bridport to Somerton, even people on holiday down from Windsor, Salisbury and London. The concert raised over £500 towards the church fabric fund. Joseph and the Fisher Family would like to thank all those helped on the day, provided cakes and raffle prizes for the event . All Saints Church News
I wonder if there are any kind souls in To discuss further, please contact either to be a READER in our Sunday services? Merriott who might consider helping up Ann Lawrence (01460 78461) or one of What about helping at our regular at the church with a few things. We our churchwardens, Tom Jones (01460 COFFEE STOP on Tuesdays? would really appreciate a couple more 240615) and Robin Gilkes (01460 75549). The church and churchyard are there for volunteer CLEANERS to keep the inside We are also desperately short of everyone – not just those who turn up of the church looking at its very best all FLOWER ARRANGERS. If you would like on a Sunday. We do need help to keep it through the year. I know it’s a large to have a go at decorating the church for going! building, but don’t be put off, as each of our Sunday services during the year, but Rev Bob Hicks, The Rectory, 76406. our cleaners is assigned a small and feel you don’t have the skills, we could Church Services in June manageable area. There is a floor plan arrange some workshops or training. Sun 5th 8.30am Holy Communion and sign-up sheet in the church, so you Please contact Sybil Parker (01460 could choose one of the areas that we 929024) or Ann Lawrence (01460 78461). Sun 12th 9.30am Parish Communion need help with. You don’t have to come Or how about helping keep the Church- Sun 19th 10am Family Service for at any particular time, just when suits yard in good order? Come to one of our Fathers’ Day you (but not during a service please!). regular WORK PARTIES. Would you like Sun 26th 10am Sung Communion
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“An extraordinary little flower” Merriott Social Club News
June’s monthly market has been draw at 10pm on a Saturday but you cancelled due to other commitments. need to be there to win it. The next month's market is on We are always looking for new ideas, Saturday 2nd July 10am till 1pm in aid be it fundraising, charity, entertain- of St Martins Church in North Perrott. ment or anything else, so please email There will be no market in August but us at [email protected] or via our Merriott Social Cub facebook will be back monthly from September page. to December. Come rain or shine we would love to see you support this Remember to keep an eye on our event enjoying a bacon bap, cup of tea notice-board for the latest news and or just a chat while browsing some events, as well as our website fantastic stalls. (merriottsocialclub.co.uk) and Face- Date for your diary: book page. th Thanks once again to all members and On June 25 we will have John Stone non-members who have continued to playing in the bar for the first time with us - we would love to see as many of support us – you are highly appreciated! you come to support. Mo Frampton sent us this photo of a Billbergia which was given to her by Don’t forget if you are a member there Gillian, a fellow member of the Merriott is a chance of winning the members Gardening Club. She describes it as: “Quite an extraordinary little flower, slightly longer than a bluebell and a multitude of colours. The flower is rather short-lived and is a rather untidy plant, but with such a wonderful bloom I’d forgive it anything!”
Hinton St. George ‘Flix in the Stix’ presents
‘DAD'S ARMY’ (PG), Saturday 18th June 2016 Hinton Village Hall at 7.30 pm. Tickets £5 in advance from the Village Shop and Dorothy’s Tea Room, or £5.50 on the door. To reserve tickets please contact Bob Kefford on 01460 72563. A strong cast came together to reform one of television's most popular comedy series. The Walmington-On-Sea home guard are led by Toby Jones, Bill Nighy & Michael Gambon and they have to deal with both a German spy in the town & a beautiful visiting female jour- nalist played by Catherine Zeta-Jones.
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Renovations to your Village Hall
The latest improvement project to the village hall is nearly will be installed by the 17th June. finished. The old green building behind the Hall has been This £23,000 project has been funded by grants from South demolished by its owner the Parish Council. This has enabled Somerset District Council (£11K) and the Garfield Weston the Village Hall Committee to create a new entrance direct Foundation (£1K), S106 allocation from the Broadway Farm from the Parish Council car park and to create a gravel area around the west and south of the Hall with new fencing. development (£9K), and £2K from village hall reserves. The Village Hall now needs to raise more money to pay for the A new rear entrance door in the south west face of the Hall next planned projects. leads to an outside terrace facing the playing fields and the lovely views beyond. As a result the interior of the Hall is We hope you will support the Beach Boys Concert and BBQ to much lighter. A ramp gives access for all users to the car park. help raise these funds. New double glazed windows at the back and sides of the hall John Bowman Before
The rear of the Village Hall obscured by the old green building built by the Americans at the end of the 2nd World War and now demolished by the Parish Council.
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The rear of the Village Hall with the new entrance nearing completion. The new access is wheelchair-friendly and will be close to disabled parking spaces when the car park is refurbished by the Parish Council.
We are celebrating 50+ years of Well, I never knew that … MERRIOTT Merriott Young Wives, now MOG, 1 recycled tin can would save enough money to on Sunday 31st July at the Pavilion power a television for 3 hours. YOUNG WIVES on the Recreation Ground @ 2pm. 1 recycled glass bottle would save enough money Former members and partners are to power a computer for 25 minutes. very welcome. Come along and enjoy a glass of bubbly, light 1 recycled plastic bottle would save enough refreshments and share photos energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for 3 hours. and memories. Please contact 70% less energy is required to recycle paper Janette Shire Tel 01460 73159 compared with making it from raw materials. email [email protected] Source: Recycling-guide.org.uk
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A glorious day down at the Allotments !
A glorious day in a wonderful setting awaited the steady stream of visitors to the Merriott Allotments on Sunday 15th May.
Many people commented on the lovely views and ambiance at the site and were happy to just sit and relax in the sunshine while they enjoyed a glass of Merriott Cider, apple juice or strawberry wine. There were also home made cakes, hot dogs, beef burgers and bacon rolls. The seed and plant swop was a great success too.
The children’s competition was won by Ava Plant, Emily Bending and Gracie Plant. Beryl Bellamy Secretary - Merriott Allotment Association
The Merriott Messenger If you have any stories of your life in Merriott that you would like to share and have published in the Messenger, please contact Janet Lailey who would be more than happy to help you (tel: 271008). Equally, the editors welcome signed letters, via post or email, which they can publish, about any issues or village affairs that you would like to comment on. Editorial Team Would you like to find out more about the Christian faith? Gardening Club Do come and join us on Monday evenings at 7.30pm in Quote of the All Saints Church, Merriott “Merriott starting on June 6th Parish Month: We shall be using the ‘Pilgrim’ course as a basis for our Council” discussions and study. This group is for all ages and beliefs. “The love of gardening is a is now on seed that once sown never For more details contact Bob Hicks 01460 76406 Facebook. or email [email protected]. dies.” We shall be in the church with refreshments from 7pm. Gertrude Jekyll P A G E 1 0
History on View in Merriott by Marion Biggs
This month`s “History on View” is a little off the beaten track. In medieval times there was a manor house situated just north A second pond to the east of this one is also visible. of All Saints Church. Fishponds are a feature often associated A footpath from Townsend Orchard leads to the top of the with medieval manors since they provided a constant supply scarp and then diagonally across fields towards the junction of of food. A well preserved fishpond, now dry, can be seen be- Garstone Lane low the scarp where the manor house stood. The photo does and Sandy Hole. not do it justice but it is easier to see on the ground. The fishponds are approx. half- way between these two points. Grid reference ST443132.
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The Rotary Club of Crewkerne they devote to their occupations. Fair; Youth Speaks; Youth Technology As the largest organisation in the World Crewkerne is lucky in that it has two Tournament; Crewkerne’s Annual and the biggest of its kind in Great Clubs. The Rotary Club of Crewkerne and Bonfire & Fireworks; Santa’s float around Britain and Ireland, Rotary is uniquely Rotary Club Of Crewkerne District. Could the town & villages; Christmas Rotary placed to harness the energies of you help your community with your time Shop and Numerous Social events. thousands of potential volunteers who and energy in supporting local projects, Rotary Club Of Crewkerne needs good want to make a contribution to the whilst making new friends and having people like you. So if you interested in community at home or abroad. fun? making a contribution and would enjoy Through their local clubs members Some of the projects Rotary are currently the company of other like-minded devote time, energy and skills to a whole involved in are:- people, then please contact our Club range of projects and pride themselves Kids Out at Crealy Park; The Dinnington Secretary to arrange a visit: on bringing the same degree of profes- Horse Ride; St. Bartholomew’s Street Ian Rowland (Secretary} 01460 78951 sionalism to their community work as Email: [email protected]
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For all ages - an `outdoor gym` with all weather access, go to rough perimeter will be replaced with tarmac, the whole area www.caloo check out the Cardio Bundle. This is not hard work will be re-graded, with the top coat reaching right to the road. equipment, users decide the level of energy they want to use To finish off, we plan new wrought iron gates matching those up! (The selection is not decided yet.) This is proposed for the of the Village Hall. space in front of the machinery shed. HOWS THAT? ENOUGH? For the less able - a sensory garden in the South East corner.
While originally designed for those of us with visual impairment, they have become tranquil rest areas for every- NOW WE NEED YOUR one. CONTRIBUTION. For the less able also, to the benefit of all, a hard surface level YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU. footway with lighting from the car park to the sensory garden, Please email the parish clerk with your the pavilion and outdoor gym. ideas: Mrs. Katharine Sheehan, For teenagers - a make over for the Youth Shelter, and the [email protected] addition of a hard standing. Alternatively go to our Facebook page.
Finally, a re-modelling of the car park to increase its capacity, Next month - local highways issues. (for visitors and those of us who don`t have time to walk), the Iain Hall, Chairman
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Solar Array at Lower Severalls Photograph of the month
Bath & West Community Energy (BWCE) – an award winning community benefit society - have contracted to buy and take into community ownership approximately half of the solar array being built outside Lower Severalls. The section BWCE will own will be capable of generating 5MW of clean energy. In order to buy this array BWCE have launched a public share offer for £2.63 million. The offer has two parts; a 2 year fixed interest bond that pays 5% a year and a longer term investment by buying shares in BWCE. BWCE has paid its members 7% interest on their investment for the last 7 years. The estimated community fund is in excess of £2.5 million and the array will generate the equivalent annual electricity demand from about 1650 typical homes. The offer is open now and more details can be found by visiting the BWCE website www.bwce.coop. If you would be interested in attending a meeting to hear a presentation about the array, and how you and your community could Endangered species - “Dun Belted Galloway” - benefit, please email Peter Andrews seen here in the green centre of Merriott. [email protected] Taken by Chriselda McPherson - April 2016
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Crewkerne & District Museum will take you back to the past with a new exhibition opening on 11th June. “Changes – memories of the last 60 years” will take visitors back over a lifetime of reflections on health, education, sport and entertainment through interviews, objects and documents from the collection. The public is welcome to add their stories. For further details visit www.crewkernemuseum.co.uk.
Broadway Garden Tidy-up Sunday 8th May was a lovely sunny morning and 6 volunteers turned up to Community help me tidy the Broadway garden. We all worked hard for 3 hours, Pavilion sustained very generously by bacon sandwiches, soft drinks and cakes provided by other villagers. Thank you all very much for all your hard work which was very much appreciated. See you again in October! Christine McLeod
To book this fine village amenity for your get-together, please contact 01460 73771 or email: [email protected] Only £20.00 per session.
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