MERYAN HOUSE HOTEL LORNA DESAVE Voted the best small hotel in the SOFT FURNISHINGS South West by RAC Bishop‘s Hull • COMFORTABLE COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL • Curtains • EN-SUITE FACILITIES & BRIDAL SUITE • Roman Blinds • CLOSE TO TOWN CENTRE Community News • Pelmets etc. • WEDDINGS, FUNERALS & CONFERENCES • RESTAURANT OPEN TO NON-RESIDENTS • Made to measure • Free estimates given 01823 337445 Bishop’s Hull Parish Council Bishops Hull, Taunton, www.bishopshull.org.uk 07774 195726 or 01823 270514 Editor & Advertising: Helen McGladdery tel 07518 144614 Property Renovation & Refurbishment Please forward any articles, etc to For all your Building & Carpentry needs Carpentry, Fi�ed kitchens, Bathrooms, [email protected] Fi�ed wardrobes, Wood & laminate flooring, by the 13th of the month Timber decking & fencing For Our Full Range of Building Services Please Call 1 Jarmyns, Bishops Hull, TA1 5HG April 2019 Andy 07912 382909 Brett 07920 557940 01823 252450 • 07970 497486 Mon 1st 2.00 - 4.00pm Family History Group, FBC [email protected] www.ml-services.co.uk Wed 3rd 2.00 - 4.00pm Just for Singles, Frank Bond Centre Sat 6th 10 - 12 noon Coffee Morning, Church Hall Tue 9th 1.30 - 4.30pm Parchment Club, Frank Bond Centre Thu 11th 7.00pm Annual Parish meeting followed by Parish Council meeting, Church Hall Fri 12th 7.00pm Women’s Institute, Living Light Church, Gipsy Lane Pensions • Investments Sat 13th 10 - 12 noon Bishops Hull Hub Easter Egg Hunt and Will Wri�ng & POA Service café - Church Hall Thu 18th 12.30pm Lunch Club, Frank Bond Centre Fri 19th 10am Family Time, St Peter & St Paul Church 2pm Good Friday Service, St Peter & St Paul Church Sun 21st 8am Easter Communion, St Peter & St Paul Church Plumbing 10am Easter Family Communion, & Heating St Peter & St Paul Church NJM Mon 22nd 7.00am Car boot sale, For a reliable & friendly service Bishops Hull Playing Fields Plumbing & Heating • Gas Services Tue 23rd 1.30 - 4.30pm Parchment Club, Frank Bond Centre Kitchens • Bathrooms Wed 24th 2.00 - 4.00pm Music Group – Frank Bond Centre 01823 271045 • 07966 630133 Fri 26th 10.30 - 11.30am Cllr John Hunt Residents Surgery – FBC e: [email protected] Sun 28th 9.30 - 11.30am Jumble Sale, Village Hall w: www.njmworld.com Regular Weekly Events Mon 10 - 12 noon The Painting Group, Frank Bond Centre 2pm - 4pm Whist Club, Frank Bond Centre 6pm Slimming World, Village Hall SapWood Carpentry Ltd Tue 10am - 12noon Croquet, Frank Bond Centre All aspects of carpentry and building 2 - 4pm Games, Frank Bond Centre works undertaken 7:30pm Slimming World with Kay, Living Light Andrew Haste 01278 662298 Church, Gipsy Lane. Wed 10.00 - 11.00am PCSO Beat Surgery, Robin Close 01823 322285 notarowindows.com meeting room, 6:15 - 7:30 pm Brownies, Village Hall 07751618136 Huntworth, Bridgwater, TA7 0AJ 6.30 - 8.30pm Karate, Church Hall Email: [email protected] Thu 9.30 - 11.00am Baby & Toddler Group, Bishops Hull Church Hall (term time) 10 - 12.00pm Bridge Club/German Conversation, Inglenot FBC Computer help for humans 2pm - 4.30pm Croquet, Frank Bond Centre No jargon, no nonsense. 6:30 - 7:30pm Pilates, Village Hall Support for you & your computer. Car & Light Commercial Repairs 6:30 - 7:30 pm Zumba Fitness, Community Room Michael Gilbert Cornishway North, Galmington 7.30pm Somerset Hills Chorus, Village Hall Mobile: 07847 137846 7:30 - 8:30pm Zumba Fitness, Community Room Phone: 01823 433474 Taunton TA1 5LY Fri 10.00 - 12.00pm Frank’s Café, Frank Bond Centre Email: [email protected] 01823 322885 5.30 - 8.00pm Taekwondo, Village Hall Sat 8.30 - 1.00pm Little Kickers Children’s football, Village Hall 9:00 pm Cash Bingo, Constitutional Club

Refuse / Recycling / Garden Collections Professional Will Bishops Hull Refuse Tue 2, 16, 30 Garden Tue 9, Wed 24 Planning Limited Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney Pamela Boulton Shutewater Refuse Thu 11, Fri 26 Garden Thu 4, 18 Wills £85 each Freedom Personal Travel Advisors Recycling collected every week STEP quali ed practioner Personal service for all your Call Amanda George: travel & holidays. ABTA G1147. Barr Refuse Wed 3, 17 Recycling Thu 11, Fri 26 01823 338463 / 07826 542574 Tel: 01823 252217 4 Bruces Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4NG Mobile: 07963 034911 [email protected] Email: [email protected] [email protected] RGB HORTICULTURE Lawn Cutting / Hedge Cutting/ Weeding / Digging / Planting /Chainsaw Rob (N dip Hort) Tel: 01823 278096 Mob: 07900486284

Annual Parish Meeting JADE HOUSE Thursday 11th April, 7.00pm, Church Hall CHINESE TAKEAWAY & FISH BAR This is a meeting for Bishops Hull residents. Guests speakers will be attending (see 87 Mountway Road, Bishop's Hull, TA1 5DS Facebook page and noticeboard for details nearer the time) This is a chance for you to come along see whats happening in the Parish and raise any items of concern. The Tel: 01823 353443 Parish Council meeting will folow after the Annual Parish meeting. or order online: Web site: www.jadehousetaunton.co.uk Local Council Elections May 2nd 2019 Home delivery available I’m sure we’ll all agree, that the system of local government is rather confusing. So, with the local District Council elections coming up on May 2nd, I thought I’d attempt to explain the differences between the three levels of local government which impact JOHN our lives here in Bishop’s Hull. HUNT 1. Your SCC are responsible for services across the whole of the county, like: education, County transport, fire and public safety, social care, libraries, trading standards, highways, Councillor parking, etc. Every four years we elect one County Councillor to represent the Bishop’s Hull & Taunton West Division to the fifty-five seat County Council. At election time, you’ll be [email protected] able to vote for just one candidate, the next election is in May 2021. 2. Somerset West & Taunton District Council Cook Way Auto This is a new Council, made up by joining the old West Somerset and Service Centre Borough Councils. It covers a much smaller population than our County Council and is responsible for services like: benefits, car parks, recycling and waste, council tax Vehicle MOTs collections, housing, planning applications, leisure, parks and open spaces, etc. When Servicing, Repairs & Sales it was Taunton Deane Borough Council, Bishop’s Hull had its own Ward with two District Councillors representing us. We have now been joined to the old Comeytrowe 01823 333540 Ward, to form the larger Comeytrowe & Bishop’s Hull Ward. Every four years, we and www.cookway.co.uk the residents of Comeytrowe will elect three District Councillors to represent us on the 59 seat District Council. On May 2nd, you’ll be able to vote for three or fewer candidates, so if you wanted to select only two or just one, then that’s fine. 3. Bishop’s Hull Parish Council Operates at a level below District Council and can help on a number of local issues, like providing: allotments, dog bins, bus shelters, community centres, play areas and play equipment, grants to help local organisations, etc. Every four years we elect eleven Councillors to the eleven seat Parish Council. In the event of an election on 2nd May, you’ll be able to vote for eleven or fewer candidates, so if you wanted to select only five or just one, then that’s your choice. In each election, if the number of candidates is equal to, or less than the seats available, then they will automatically be considered elected. Unfortunately, this is something that happens a lot at Parish Council level. Finally, whether you vote by post, or at the Bishop’s Hull Primary School Polling Station on May 2nd, I believe it’s really important that we all exercise our democratic right to APPROVED ASM CONTRACTOR vote. ELECTRICAL John Hunt Taunton Free Quotations New Install & Rewires Minor Work Testing & Inspection ALAN CRIDLIN THE PROFESSIONAL CONSTITUTIONAL Disabled & OAP QUALITY DECORATORS CHOICE CLUB 10% Discount For all your Decorating Requirements Darts/Skittles/Pool/Bingo ALL CLEAN Bookings taken for Parties & Funerals 01823 353525 Call Alan Specialist Carpet and 01823 762885 01823 972830 Upholstery Cleaning [email protected] 07717 719484 07931195499 Established 1976 [email protected] www.asm-electricaltaunton.co.uk New members welcome ESTIMATES FREE 01823 322351 Find us next to The Old Inn Bishops Hull THE

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• General Landscaping • Pa�os • Stone Walling • Decking • Pergolas Saturday 13th April 10am - 12noon • Commercial & Residen�al • Lazylawn Ar�ficial Grass Licensee for SW Start at the Church Hall, Bishops Hull contact: 01823 252023 (hunt will be on the playing fields). www.englishgardenco.co.uk Raffle, Café, kids craft included. www.lazylawntaunton.co.uk £2 per child. Ros Wills and Emily Gadd 01823 330689 CJB Bookkeeping – Do you run a business? Need help with the paperwork? Ash Lodge, Cook Way Taunton TA2 6BJ Services provided include: Day-to-day bookkeeping, Invoicing, VAT returns, Debtor control, Cash flow, Final accounts, Xero, Sage, Bank reconciliation, and much more! For more details contact Christopher Bowyer: E: [email protected] T: 01823 335289 www.cjbowyer.co.uk HCPC Registered & Chartered Bishops Hull Cricket Club - Invitation For New Players Bishops Hull Cricket Club is looking for new players for the forthcoming season. Players of all abilities and ages are welcome. The Club runs a 1st and 2nd XI and plays in the West Somerset League. The matches take place on Saturdays throughout the season and the home matches are played on our ground next to the Church. ABBEYFIELD TAUNTON DEFENDAMUS SOCIETY There is also an Under 13 team, which plays on Friday evenings. 01823 257819 If you would like to join, or simply require further information, 40 Northfield Court, Pollards Way, Taunton, TA1 1AD please contact one of the following: abbeyfield-taunton@abbeyfield.com 1st XI Captain - Matt Chanter - 07802 738775 or [email protected] www.abbeyfield.com Treasurer and Under 13 Manager - Paul Bulbeck - 07752 189021 Reg Charity No: 253429 or [email protected] Secretary - Will Osmond - 07747 041701 or [email protected] ANDREW Bishop Hull School PTA May Fayre 2019 GOTTLIEB PLUMBING Please keep your calendars free on Saturday 4th May 2019, between 2-5pm for the Kitchen & Bathroom Refurbishment Bishops Hull School PTA May Fayre! We would really appreciate your support by General Property Maintenance attending the event, or supporting it in any way you can. If you could help on the day by FREE ESTIMATES - NO VAT setting up beforehand, manning a stall during the event, helping to clear up afterwards Mobile: 07966 982616 or by donating raffle prizes, cakes or scones we would love to hear from you - please O ce: 01823 335530 e-mail us at [email protected] With all our thanks in advance, Your Parish Church welcomes you! The Bishops Hull School PTA Committee St Peter and St Paul BISHOPS HULL Vicar: Rev Phil Hughes Sunday 28th April 01823 336102 Bishops Hull School Hall www.stpeterandstpaul.org.uk 9:30 – 11:30am Services at 8am and 10am every Sunday Any donations will be gratefully received ‘Ablaze’ groups for children aged 5-11yrs Please drop to village shop or call; Tracey; 07961 265 910 In aid of Freddie’s Gift & Bishops Hull Hub

THE PROFESSIONAL CONSTITUTIONAL ALBURY HOUSE GROUP BISHOP’S HULL COURT’S SERVICES CHOICE CLUB PRACTICE WINDOW CLEANING & Darts/Skittles/Pool/Bingo Osteopathy 01823 332871 Mon – Sat ALL CLEAN Bookings taken for Parties & Funerals GARDEN MAINTENANCE Specialist Carpet and 01823 762885 Chiropody 01823 322516 Mon – Fri Physiotherapy 01823 332070 Mon & Thur SCHOOL 01823 257460 Upholstery Cleaning [email protected] A village school; a world of learning T Established 1976 [email protected] 134 Wellington Road, Taunton TA1 5LA M 07565 518298 New members welcome 01823 331624 CAR PARKING entrance on Gypsy Lane www.bishopshull.somerset.sch.uk [email protected] 01823 322351 Find us next to The Old Inn Bishops Hull DISABLED ACCESS Victoria Griffiths USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS Health & Beauty 2 Jarmyns • Bishops Hull • Taunton Your Somerset County Councillor John Hunt (Independent) 01823 252867 07880 794554 [email protected] A full range of beauty treatments available Your Taunton Deane Borough Councillors Established for 20 years Julia Blatchford (Conservative) Free consultation & brochures Registered member of BABTAC 07770 690862 [email protected] Ian Morrell (Independent) 330500 [email protected] Quality Domes�c Your Cleaning from a Rebecca Pow MP local company 443062 [email protected] DBS checked • Free quotes References available BISHOP‘S HULL FACILITIES BH Parish Council 07743 706695 Helen McGladdery 07518 144614 [email protected] offi[email protected] BH PreSchool RELIABLE • FRIENDLY • HONEST 07926 919781 BH Primary School DO YOU NEED ANY 331624 CLOTHING REPAIRED Castle School 274073 OR ALTERED? Most repairs and adjustments carried out. Community Room & School Hall Whether you need a hem taken up Rick Moon 354908 or the insertion of a zip. Frank Bond Centre Reasonable rates and quick service. Nadia 07958 246046 IRONING SERVICE ALSO AVAILABLE Neighbourhood Beat Team Tel: 07811 367847 or Email: [email protected] PCSO Lyndsay Smith 07802 874297 [email protected]..uk PCSO Tony WEARMOUTH 8413 07889 655312 [email protected] BISHOPS HULL Robin Close Hall 356389 [email protected] TAXI St Peter & St Paul ‘s Church Hall Sue Faire 288182 Special rates for Airports & Long Distance BISHOP‘S HULL ORGANISATIONS 41 SMITHY, BISHOPS HULL Access Group (Fledgling Centre) Kelly Enfield 333663 Lynne Johnstone 07786 277213 BH Flower, Fruit & Vegetable Show HILARY NORMAN Amanda Gallacher 337720 Foothealth Practitioner RFHP BH VH & PF Trust GENERAL FOOT CARE Nail cutting & filing, corn & callus removal, Paul Bulbeck 283941 ingrowing toenails, fungal infectons and BH WI general advice on the care of your feet. Sue Hazelwood 323986 Treatment in the comfort of your own home Brownies Sheena Grinter 331184 01823 481160 • 07969 448793 [email protected] Community Woodland Volunteer David 272415 FBC Activities Carolyn 283941 Golden Group Keep Fit Session Karie at Castle Sports Centre 322934 [email protected] Infinity Martial Academy Jon 07736 714370 [email protected] 01823 256535 [email protected] Pilates Liz Grant 338409 Slimming World LOCAL DELIVERIES Judy 256010 / 07939 431264 Sheena 07517 441766 Somerset Hills Chorus Brenda Palfrey 07857 244272 Tae Kwon Do SLIMMING WORLD Sebastian Morey-Weale 07900 517767 WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT FOR Tai Chi THE SUMMER, JOIN US NOW Di Ramsay 0845 643 4702 [email protected] We meet every Monday at 6.00pm with Judy Tel: 256010, Wed Art Group and every Tuesday 7.30pm Rose Humphreys 277633 with Sheena Tel: 07517441766 Zumba / Zumba Gold at the Community Hall, Jackie Bradford 07949 735139 Bishops Hull School. Please ask for Wayne or Ken Please call for more information