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April 2018 THE BUTCHERS Westonzoyland S & E Briffett Parish Magazine Traditional Butchers BBQ Meats Hog Roasts Fruit & Veg Also Suppliers to the Catering Trade 3 Fore Street, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EE Hope the thaw comes before Tel: 01278 691227 7th May! GROCERIES * NEWSPAPERS * FRESH BREAD WINES WESTONZOYLAND STORES Proprietors: Paul and Julie Telephone: 691292 YOUR VILLAGE SHOP Proprietors: Mark & Charissa, welcome you to The Sedgemoor Inn, Westonzoyland Tel: 01278 691382 . Mon Closed Tues-Sat from 12pm Lunches and Evening Meals Home cooked locally sourced food Sunday Carvery 12—2pm Families welcome, local friendly atmosphere Function room available to hire. 20 1 From the Editor … Hello Readers. Magazine Editor Peter Evans 3, Sycamore Close, Westonzoyland TA7 0HH Peter Evans Tel: - 01278691631 Mob:- 07999555137 3, Sycamore Close, Westonzoyland TA7 0HH email [email protected] Tel: - 01278691631 or Mob:- 07999555137 Please give me a call if you want help or advice with an article. E-mail : - [email protected] Gossip of the month. Copy for the Magazine must be in by 14th of each month Another busy month. We enjoyed the snow but it did not last long enough for my grand kids and the big kid I live with! I was impressed by the offers of help from All contributions must be accompanied by name, address & home phone no. villagers to help anyone trapped in the snow. I am writing this during the 2nd batch Westonzoyland Parish Magazine is produced by the Parish Church for and on of snow. Not enough snow for the sledge this time. I retrieved our sledge from the behalf of the whole village. It is for the communication of news and views from loft. My sister bought it years ago for my children. They used it twice or three any group or individual, religious or otherwise. times. We did manage a short session towing my daughters two children over the Although we try to include all articles, we cannot guarantee their inclusion, Brewery field, in Bridgwater of all places. and no responsibility for any contribution can be held by the Magazine. My team came second in Lisa Clements charity quiz. Good fun with teasing and The views expressed in the Magazine are not necessarily those of the Editor. micky taking all round. My brother in law was our team scribe I gave him all the The contents of Westonzoyland Parish Magazine are copyright and must not right answers but he wrote down too many wrong ones!!! be reproduced without the permission of the Editor. It has been good fun watching the rugby in the pub this season, pity about some Advertising of the results! Thanks to Charissa and Mark, I have enjoyed their time at the pub. Mrs Angela Field They always gave everyone a warm welcome. Good luck for the future. 63 Liney Road, Westonzoyland TA7 0EU Good wishes to the new Sedgemoor Inn tenants, keep the beer flowing. 01278 691625 Lots of people have been contacting me about the planning application for a Advertising costs £25 per calendar year/part year for Westonzoyland Recycling plant on the airfield. The application has been withdrawn but if it ever businesses and £30 for all other advertisers. Personal (one-off) adverts are free. gets passed, it would mean a huge increase in big lorries going through the village. All fees renewable each January regardless of when placed in Magazine We will have to watch out and be ready to write to COUNTY Hall, who will make Cheques payable to Westonzoyland PCC Magazine the final decision on this one. All advertisements accepted in good faith The next big village event will be May day (7th May), good fun on the field and in the Village Hall. It is a good place for you to raise funds for yourself or your organi- Distribution sations. But you need to get you application in quick for a stall. See page 13. Mr Brian & Mrs Barbara Wylde I have taken advantage of the sunny warm days to get on with my garden, the 33 Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EB frogs are back but I have moved my pond so I have been trying to find them and 01278 691362 direct them to the new position. I am getting the raised beds ready and I have sown The Magazine is published monthly, except August some seeds indoors. Lots to do to get the veg ready for the kitchen and the flower Copies are available in the Church, Butchers, Sedgemoor Inn and show. Westonzoyland Stores, I still can't win at Monday's cards, I will keep trying. Happy Easter. or may be delivered within the village at no extra charge. Annual Subscription £6 I need YOUR stories about Westonzoyland, 300 words and a picture PLEASE. May Parish Mag Please get me your articles and your adverts in by To join the Postal Mailing List, postage will be at cost. 14th April Peter Evans Westonzoyland Parish Magazine is Printed by Purnells for Print & Design. When Advertising your event don’t forget a plain black and white poster for The Magazine, or just send me the words in a email. Try and include a picture with your articles. Pete 19 2 WESTONZOYLAND CHURCH PRIZE DRAW 1 Winners for March 2018 Parish Church Who’s Who: 1. £20 No 343 Lisa Heard 2. £10 No 117 Emma Wylde 3. £10 No 360 Debbie Hine Vicar: Revd Chris Keys, The Vicarage, Church Lane, Westonzoyland 4. £10 No 319 Helen Weldon TA7 0EP 01278 691098, 5. £10 No 284 Julie Millard email: [email protected] 6. £ 5 No 157 Joan Green www.westonzoylandchurch.co.uk 7. £ 5 No 187 Rosemary Bawden Churchwarden: Julia Hines 01278 691722 CONGRATULATIONS! ----------------------------------------------- Ann Philcox 07828 782549 Friends of St Mary’s Church , Westonzoyland. Deputy Wardens: Rosemary Bawden 01278 691284 “Friends” exists to give financial support towards the running and maintenance of Parochial Church Council: our beautiful parish church. Secretary: Ruth Marks 01278 691310 Current membership is:- Brian & Peggy Bell, Rosemary Bawden, Kit & Linda Carson, Treasurer: Brian Wylde 01278 691362 Ron Crouch, John & Sue Fielding, John and Anna Hallett, Rachel & Howard Horsfall, PCC Members: The Vicar & Churchwardens, Kim Adams, Tim & Heather Langston, Sue Lynn, Julian Parr, Jean Pitman, Debbie Ross, Brian & Rosemary Bawden, Ellie Launders-Brown, Barbara Wylde. Lump sum donations have also been given in memory of Adrian Angela Field, Rick Nightingale, Bawden, Max Churches, of Ed, Ida and Dan Crouch, of Marion and Terry Fear, Mike Barbara Wylde & Julia Hines Gardner, Beatrice Heal, Phyllis Heard, Ernstein (Ernie) May, Edna Creel Norman, and Mary Rugg, Dennis Philcox. Secretary Freewill Offering Scheme: Brian Wylde 01278 691362 There are several other members who prefer to remain anonymous. Secretary Church Flower Guild: Rosemary Bawden 01278 691284 If you would like to become a “Friend”, or to find out more, please pick up an Bell Ringing: Captain of Ringers: Brian Wylde 01278 691362 information pack from Brian (691362 or email [email protected]) Sunday Ringing: 9.45am. Practice Night: Monday 7.30pm. Church Hall Secretary & Bookings: Michelle Fahrenbruch 01278 691567 Church Hall Café Saturdays from 2.30 - 4 April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, September 15, October 13, Parish Church Services November 10, December 8 10.30am first second and third Sunday Communion Fourth Sunday Morning Praise Non Communion Service. Westonzoyland Church Conducted Tours Groups large and small are welcome and can be catered for. We can even supply refreshments and a steward. Talks can be given on the church and the battle. Contact Revd. Chris Keys The Vicarage, Church Lane, Westonzoyland 01278 691098, email: [email protected] Winners for February 2018 18 3 Liz’s Quiz Answer General Knowledge St Mary the Virgin Church Westonzoyland CONGRATULATIONS! 1. Red Lion 2. Prince George ----------------------------------------------- 3. Fred Next Quiz in the Sedgemoor 13th April 19.30 Parochial Church Council (W/Z PCC) News 4. Yellow Submarine th CHURCH HALL CAFÉ DATES 2018 5. The Emerald City. The AGM & Vestry Meetings will be on Tuesday 17 April at 7pm in the Church. keep them coming Liz thank you Pete March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, The Vestry meeting is to appoint the Church Wardens. Any one on WESTONZOYLAND SURGERY the electoral role can serve as a Church Warden if they so desire September 15, October 13, November 10, December 8 Monday & Thursday 8.30am-12noon and are suitable candidates. Nurse and Doctors Appointments available To register or book W/Z PCC Secretary: Ruth Marks 01278 691310 Tel: 01278 691233 during open hours [email protected] Tel: 01278 433335 Mon-Fri 8.00am - 6.30pm Medications delivered direct to Westonzoyland Surgery. Contact Ruth for more information about joining the body of people Order scripts on Monday or Thursday and your medication will be delivered to the sur- who organise the day today running of St Marys and plan its future. gery for collection in time for the next surgery opening. AVON & SOMERSET POLICE Your local Community Battle of Sedgemoor Police Support Officer is 7528 - Lora Bray Mob:- 07889 655305 Exhibition in the Church! Tel:- 101 (non emergency) You can have an interesting time looking through the exhibits and video displays and our Please feel free to call on the number above for security and crime historic Church interior. prevention advice or to discuss any local policing issues Church Open Hours 9 am to 4pm or matters that concern you Community Council for Somerset (Village Agent)01823331222 Westonzoyland Parish Mag Advertisers Web http://somersetrcc.org.uk [email protected] Thank you Stephanie's for your support for many years. Victoria House, Victoria Street, Taunton.