November 2019 Hambridge and Westport
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Page 1 of 8 November 2019 Hambridge and Westport A fantastic Big Breakfast was held in October raising over £300 for the Recreation Trust. It was even bigger than the last one, and now with improved equipment and menu. The breakfast was also used as a meeting venue for the newly formed Entertainment Group chaired by Richard Meecham which is developing plans for three large village events for 2020. Watch out for a music event on March 14th, VE celebrations on May 8th and a Grand Village Fete on June 20th. Big Breakfasts are now to become a regular feature, Saturday 30th November is the next one from 9 ‘till 12.30 The Friends of Hambridge School have exciting things planned. There’s the Bingo on November 22nd at 6.30 p.m., and the Christmas Fair on December 6th from 5 -7 p.m. complete with a Father Christmas grotto! If anyone would like a stall at the Christmas Fair there are a couple of spaces so phone 07747 864857. Unfortunately the Murder Mystery evening “Hambridge Huedunnit” has been postponed until 6th March next year. The History Group is thriving, with loads of photos and information on the village web site at www.hambridgeandwestport.org and on Facebook Hambridge&Westport History. Recent discussions include the wartime plane crash at Isle Brewers Lane, missing milestones (see map) and Hambridge and Westport carnival photos. Give Mike a ring on 01460 281114 if you would like to know more. To celebrate VE Day next May, several people have suggested that we record some of the wartime contributions made by those from the villages. So if your relatives or friends served in HM Forces, The Home Guard, Land Army, Emergency Services, or similar wouldn’t it be great to have that documented. We can also record with pride the names on the War Memorial. Perhaps meet next at the Big Breakfast on the 30th November? What do we want from the Newsletter? I don’t get upset so please let’s have your views, good or bad. Do you want more of this …. Or less of that ….? It goes to every house, it’s on the web and sent by e-mail. Perhaps you would like to add your touch and give it a refresh? Give me a call on 01460 281114. The History Facebook site is like a mini Friends Reunited so would encourage a visit. But please let me know…. What is best for YOU! There is a village distribution list for occasional village e-mails so send an e-mail to [email protected] if you would like to be added. They are always blind copies (except once when I forgot) Why not see if you can tick one of the boxes in our new “To Do” list later in this Newsletter, For more information call 01460 281114 phone/text 07831 600375 [email protected] www.hambridgeandwestport.org Page 2 of 8 Christmas wreath making: After the success of last year’s event, Tammy Hill has decided to do two weekends: December 1st and December 8th at Manor Farm, Hambridge from 1 p.m. Tammy tells us “In June 2020 a group of students are going on an expedition through Borneo for 3 weeks. During this time, they will be submerged in the local culture and help to improve the community, They will also get to experience the beautiful landscape and vibrant wildlife as they gain life-changing experiences. Evie, Tammy’s daughter, has to raise almost £4,000 and all profits from the wreath making will go towards the trip! For information call 07508 202747 or e-mail [email protected] . Tammy and Graham will be hosting a fund raising Big Breakfast next year, and a Christmas Quiz at the Lamb & Lion on 22nd Dec with an 8pm start. It’s £2 per person, maximum teams of 6. Contact 07818 016988 to book a table. We need your talents to continue to maintain and revitalise the Village Hall. The entire committee comes up for election every year. We need financial, admin, project management, organisational and practical skills. This could be a BIG year ahead and we need those who can really get stuck in. You would be very welcome at the AGM on Monday 2nd December. It can be great fun working together and making such a great contribution to village life. If you are new to the village, that’s a real plus. New ideas are welcome and we need a wide range of support, so however much or little you can contribute will be just right. The existing committee have achieved marvellous results over many years so you would be very very welcome to join the team and add your skills and talents and celebrate the year with us. Neighbourhood Watch update from Trevor: A property in Martock has had the workshop broken into between the 9th & 10th overnight. The lock to the workshop has been prised off to gain entry and once inside the offenders stole a number of items. In High St, Curry Rivel, a business address has been burgled in the early hours of the 9th October between 3:40a.m. & 4 a.m. The offenders jemmied open a main metal door, stealing items including a Kawasaki Quad Bike, Strimmer, Chainsaw, Generator and fuel. There has been another instance of money being taken from unlocked cars. It happened recently, both in Westmoor Lane and Playses Green. To contact the Police, Call Crimestoppers on 0800555111 Vince Carrington, who helps us so much at many events, asks us to mention a family nativity event taking place at North St church in Taunton, that’s opposite Debenhams. It includes a petting zoo, craft activities, snacks, drinks, songs around the manger and more fun for the little ones!! It's a free event and is on Sunday 22nd December 4 - 6pm. You could contact Richard Shaw on 07766 313500 or Janice Carrington if you wanted to know more. For more information call 01460 281114 phone/text 07831 600375 [email protected] www.hambridgeandwestport.org Page 3 of 8 Our School, from Sharon: It has been a very busy first half term at Hambridge Primary School. We have continued with our fantastic sporting achievements and have taken part in a variety of fixtures. The children always do amazingly well and represent the school fantastically. During one of our recent cross-country running events I was impressed to see how many children supported each other. It was in those difficult stages of the race, when the children felt they had nothing left, that I saw even non -runners run alongside the children to cheer them across the line. Hambridge school children are simply incredible! At Hambridge primary school we are always thinking about how we can improve and how we can make every child's day - even better. It is with that in mind that I would like to ask for your help. Across the school we need volunteers to hear our children read. You can give as little or as much time as you would like. But even a little bit of time can make such a huge difference. If you would be interested in being a volunteer reader please contact the school office for more information. November and December are always a busy times in the run-up to Christmas and the children are already getting prepared for carol concerts, the nativity and church service. Please lookout for dates and get involved if you have any skills you can offer with costumes or cooking for example. Kind Regards, Sharon Chapman, Head teacher @ Hambridge Primary School Here are two village stalwarts who noticed that the foliage had become overgrown opposite their houses. So, what did they do? Out with the shovel and brushes and they sorted it. Perhaps there is an area of the village that each one of us can improve. Washing road signs, cutting back vegetation from pavements. Just look around and say “How could I make this better”. Elaine and Mark saw that the War Memorial needed a little extra TLC, and have made such a difference! Using local tradesmen or village facilities helps keep our community alive as well. St James the less one year on! From Kate …… It’s been a really busy year at the Church. We had a very successful gift day with tea and cakes in the church. In July we had a wedding which was lovely. More recently we had a joint Harvest Service and supper with Isle Brewers. New lighting has been put up on the outside of church. We do have a number of other bits to do for the general maintenance of the Church. We are also still keen to get a loo and kitchen, however we are in need of a project manager. Perhaps you could help with this. This is all in addition to the regular Sunday services, Communion on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 9.30 and the All age shorter informal service on the 3rd Sunday of the month again at 9.30, there are refreshments after this service and everyone is welcome to come along to both services. We will soon be planning this year's Christingle service on Christmas Eve at 3 p.m. If anyone would like to be involved in the service or prepare oranges please call Kate on 01460 281300. There is a list of December services below. It’s hoped that we will be hosting a Big Breakfast in Hambridge Village Hall on Saturday February 1st 2020 please come and join us.