DOCSLIB.ORG

September 2020

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
September 2020 The Royal British Legion SOMERSET COUNTY & BRISTOL Newsletter September 2020 In this Edition *** *** *** *** *** There are 6 Newsletter issues every year: January : March : May : July : September : November The deadline for articles for the November 2020 issue is 21st October - see back page for details September 2020 September 2020 Chard Branch Hold a Children's Lockdown Project Scaled Down Armed Forces Day held at Clevedon Chard Branch decided that during the lockdown period, we would engage with On Armed Forces Day, Sunday 28th June (AFD) Clevedon Branch held a wreath our community by holding a colouring and art competition. There were three laying ceremony at the Memorial on Clevedon seafront. categories: - Rainbows (up to 7yrs), Lionel our Branch Mascot (7-11yrs) and NHS Clevedon's usual Armed Forced Day Parade and Drumhead Service had to be Logo (11yrs+). cancelled this year due to Coronavirus but as some lifting of restrictions had taken We had some amazing entries and the committee voted on the best artwork, with place we were able to lay a wreath to mark the day. Two Standard Bearers took each winner reciving a chocolate hamper from Branch Chairman, Darren Squires. part, Kathy Sidwell and Bob Blackwell with David Sidwell being Parade Darren Squires, Chairman, Chard Branch Commander. The Wreath was laid by our President Michael Allison. Several of our Branch members came and supported and we all were very careful to comply with social distancing. It was a fine day but with the usual wind that Clevedon is well known for blowing quite fiercely at times. Bob Blackwell, Chairman, Clevedon Branch 2 3 September 2020 September 2020 Crewkerne Branch & Local Children Confront Dementia VJ Day Commemorations at MilBorne Port ... A Dementia Friendly group of children known as the Forget-Me-Nots, from St. We commemorated VJ day at Bartholomew’s First School in Crewkerne, have been learning how to be more Milborne Port and District Branch at aware of dementia. These ten children were learning how to converse with a buddy our War Memorial at the weekend. and they also made a sensory cushion using new skills of sewing, plaiting and The Standard was dipped by our braiding. They also made postcards demonstrating their favourite memory to share standard bearer, Lynne Robshaw. Ian with a buddy and hoping this would trigger childhood memories to share in return. Hawley and I attended on behalf of The group was led by Alice Samuel and she was supported by two Crewkerne RBL the branch with Peter Robshaw in branch members, Sandie Smith and Sarah King. They all met on Thursday support. lunchtimes and Sandie and Sarah taught the group the new skills of sewing and Bob Mansergh OBE the children were very proud of their sensory cushions they made. County President The group were fortunate to meet with an Admiral Nurse, Kate Ronaldson, who visited the school. They eXplained what they already knew about dementia and what they were planning to do in the future. They were very ... and at Taunton eXcited to meet Kate who Taunton Branch were allowed to parade three Standards at the service held at 40 thought they were very keen Cmdo Norton Manor Camp. The Branch Standard was paraded by Gordon and showed compassion. Pursley, the Burma Star Standard paraded by Robin Hammond and the Alice Samuel arranged for Association Standard them to meet with members of the Memory Group in Crewkerne, which would was paraded by Branch have been so rewarding for the group to use their skills and make new friends, Chairman, all braving however, Covid-19 put a stop to that happening, but hopefully they will still get the the elements to opportunity when all is safe. commemorate the 75th Fortunately, there is some good news – the Forget-Me-Nots chose a charity to raise Anniversary of VJ-Day. money for and they thought the RBL Admiral Nurses would be a good charity The County Vice- because it’s linked to dementia and also because it’s RBL related, as the school is Chairman laid a wreath affiliated with the Crewkerne branch. At the affiliation ceremony, last November, on behalf of The Royal all the proceeds from the refreshments went towards the Admiral Nurses and that British Legion. was the beginning of the fundraising. The children also sold cakes and during the lockdown, Sandie made face masks and Alice sold them, just to raise the funds a little more. At the end of the year the Forget-Me-Nots raised an amazing £511.22. Well done Forget-Me-Nots! Alice Samuel, Crewkerne Branch 4 5 September 2020 September 2020 VJ Day Commemoration Pictures from Around the Branches Banwell Burnham-on-Sea Martock Burnham-on-Sea 6 7 September 2020 September 2020 VJ Day Commemoration Pictures from Around the Branches Drayton Minehead Fivehead Curry Rivel Hutton, Old MiXon & Locking 8 9 September 2020 September 2020 VJ Day Commemorations at Watchet ... ...and at WellinGton The service at Watchet’s memorial was planned with full coronavirus safety and Due to the coronavirus pandemic only the President of the Wellington Branch, Mr social distancing requirements. Michael Rose, their Chairman and Standard Bearer Mr Bob Trickey, the Mayor of It was felt locally with advice from the Queen's Pageant Master, and RBL Wellington Councillor Janet Lloyd and Victoria Osborne of the Wellington Town guidance, that we could, and should, go ahead with this national commemoration Band as well as a few members were present at the Town’s War Memorial at 11am of significant importance. Not only VJ-Day but the end of World War 2. on Saturday 15th August to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in the Far East. Organiser Sara Summers, the Memorials Archivist, was pleased to have the support and help of Watchet RBL chairman Fred Powis and our Chaplain Deacon The President opened the Vincent Woods. proceedings by saying “We commemorate today Sara said, "We're all those servicemen and delighted to have women who campaigned Cllr Hazel Prior in the Far East theatre of Sankey, Chair of war, whether on land, sea Somerset West and or in the air, to achieve Taunton Council in victory and to bring attendance to lay a freedom to all those wreath, invited by occupied countries. Watchet Branch and our District No one must forget the Councillor Loretta appalling conditions Whetlor". under which they, including many from this town, laboured and the brutality suffered by anyone taken prisoner. Watchet Town Council's representative and Mayor, John Irven laid a wreath for The life we enjoy today was made possible by their sacrifices and courage and to the people of Watchet. An additional wreath was laid for the Watchet Memorial quote Field Marshall Slim, who commanded the XIV Army, known as the Group and the Royal British Legion by Ann Snelling. Forgotten Army, “moral courage is the courage that makes him do what is right We commemorated with The Cry For Peace by town crier David Milton, where because he believes it is right”. two of Watchet’s men killed in the conflict were mentioned. The President then said the Kohima eXhortation “When you go home tell them of Aircraftman 2nd class, Donald James Binding. My records show he was an RAF us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today” Volunteer Reservists who died on the 6th March 1942 in Singapore aged 22. He Following two minutes silence marked by the last post and reveille played by still has relatives living locally. Also, Lance Bombardier Reginald James Davey of Victoria Osborne the Mayor laid a wreath on behalf of the Town Council. the 9th Coastal Regiment, Royal Artillery who died on the 24th March 1942 aged Michael Rose, President, Wellington Branch 34. Both of them are named and remembered in the Kanji War Cemetery in Singapore. Sara Summers, Memorials Achivist 10 11 September 2020 September 2020 VJ Day Commemorations at Wincanton ... Wincanton. Mayor Cllr. Susan Shelborn-Barrow laid the town wreath and District Cllr. Colin Winder a wreath on behalf of South Somerset District Council. Branch On taking advice, Wincanton Branch did manage to not only to abide by chairman Rob Dickinson said the traditional EXhortation before the Last Post and government regulations, but to have a meaningful offering of Remembrance for The Kohima Blessing after Reveille. the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. At the 75th anniversary commemoration in June of last year of the crash of “Old Faithful”, the American B17 Flying Fortress, which On our relatively new War Memorial we chose the verse of the Kohima Blessing, she attended, the Mayor Cllr Susan Shelborn-Barrow approached myself as which we should remember marks the suffering of all wars. President and Rob Dickinson as Chairman and told us of her aspirations and “When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our thoughts on commemorating the very special VJ Day 2020. today.” Mindful of our responsibilities we attempted to arrange something meaningful Anthony Goddard, Chairman, Wincanton Branch with great support from our Rector, the Revd. Alison Way and Reader at the Parish Church, Penny Ashton who agreed to lead us in prayers. VJ Day is, in our opinion, ...and at WrinGton the most solemn day of the Second World War because it was not only after the eXploding of two atomic bombs that Japan finally surrendered, and the horrific A Remembrance service was held at the Wrington War Memorial in All Saints' loss of life that entailed, but it was on that day that prisoners of war and civilian Churchyard on Saturday 15th August 2020.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Activity Information Name Description Baby Massage for Main Carer and Baby, (Aged Between 12 and 20 Weeks)
    Activity Information Name Description Baby Massage For main carer and baby, (aged between 12 and 20 weeks). Lovely calm bonding experience and health benefits for baby. Booking essential. Baby Cafe A weekly drop-in for parents-to-be and breast feeding mothers. Advice and support provided by your local Health Visitor, Community Nursery Watchet and Nurse and Family Support Worker. Alcombe Dulverton Bumps and An informal group for dads and mums–to-be, parents, carers their Williton Babes babies and toddlers. Opportunities for play and stimulation for babies 0 - 12 months. Somerset Families Coffee and If you have a child aged 0 –19 and you would like support with issues Housing Support Service Baby & Toddler Chat such as going back to work and training, parenting, domestic abuse, Music with Mummy (Housing Support for Group relationships, potty training, routines etc then come and long and have 9.30am & 10.30am families in West Somerset) Brompton Regis a coffee and a chat with a Family Support Worker. Minehead Avenue 9.30am - 10.30am 1.30pm - 3.00pm Dads Group An informal group for dads and their children. Methodist Church Williton Children’s Centre Brompton Regis Family Brunch Enjoy a healthy brunch and take part in some fun activities as a family. (Contact Stephanie on 11.00am - 12.00pm Village Hall FUNdamentals FUNdamentals is a programme designed and developed by British 07811 382775) The Sanctuary, Watchet (Contact Shirley on Gymnastics in conjunction with Early Years Specialists to help younger Every 1st and 3rd 01398 331031) children from toddler to 3 years to acquire physical, social and Monday of the month emotional life skills.
    [Show full text]
  • Somerset's Fantastic Coastline As Seen From
    TUNNEL VISION OF SOMERSET’S DINOSAUR’S FLIGHT FANTASTIC From This is Bristol COASTLINE AS SEEN Wind tunnels are usually used to shape the aircraft and cars of the future but researchers at Bristol University FROM SPACE! have used one to find out more about a flying dinosaur that last took to the skies millions of years ago. Hugh Prudden Kuehneosaurs are possibly the earliest flying animals, taking to the air about 50,000,000 years before The arrival of Google Earth has brought new archaeopteryx, the world’s oldest bird and even before meaning to armchair voyaging. It can be large dinosaurs roamed the Earth. These early flyers downloaded to your computer in seconds with used extensions of their ribs to form large gliding broadband. Type ‘Watchet’ in the search box and surfaces on the side of the body. see the North Somerset landscape as viewed from space. Magnify by repeatedly clicking on the Kuehneosaurs, up to 70 centimetres long, were first target area. The detail shown is stunning. found in the 1950s in a cave system in the Mendip Hills. Their lateral ‘wings’ were always assumed to be Two things have led to amazing detail of the some form of flying adaptation, but their aerodynamic capability had never been studied. structures on the foreshore. The satellite, by good fortune, observed at low tide and the tidal range in Student Koen Stein, who did the work while studying the Bristol Channel is quite considerable. for an MSc in palaeobiology at Bristol University, has Secondly, a lot of the formations consist of shown that of the two types found in Britain, one was a competent beds of limestone alternating with glider while the other, which had much shorter wings, weak, easily eroded, mudstones.
    [Show full text]
  • Somerset Geology-A Good Rock Guide
    SOMERSET GEOLOGY-A GOOD ROCK GUIDE Hugh Prudden The great unconformity figured by De la Beche WELCOME TO SOMERSET Welcome to green fields, wild flower meadows, farm cider, Cheddar cheese, picturesque villages, wild moorland, peat moors, a spectacular coastline, quiet country lanes…… To which we can add a wealth of geological features. The gorge and caves at Cheddar are well-known. Further east near Frome there are Silurian volcanics, Carboniferous Limestone outcrops, Variscan thrust tectonics, Permo-Triassic conglomerates, sediment-filled fissures, a classic unconformity, Jurassic clays and limestones, Cretaceous Greensand and Chalk topped with Tertiary remnants including sarsen stones-a veritable geological park! Elsewhere in Mendip are reminders of coal and lead mining both in the field and museums. Today the Mendips are a major source of aggregates. The Mesozoic formations curve in an arc through southwest and southeast Somerset creating vales and escarpments that define the landscape and clearly have influenced the patterns of soils, land use and settlement as at Porlock. The church building stones mark the outcrops. Wilder country can be found in the Quantocks, Brendon Hills and Exmoor which are underlain by rocks of Devonian age and within which lie sunken blocks (half-grabens) containing Permo-Triassic sediments. The coastline contains exposures of Devonian sediments and tectonics west of Minehead adjoining the classic exposures of Mesozoic sediments and structural features which extend eastward to the Parrett estuary. The predominance of wave energy from the west and the large tidal range of the Bristol Channel has resulted in rapid cliff erosion and longshore drift to the east where there is a full suite of accretionary landforms: sandy beaches, storm ridges, salt marsh, and sand dunes popular with summer visitors.
    [Show full text]
  • Flooding in West Somerset: Overview of Local Risks and Ideas for Action
    FLOODING IN WEST SOMERSET: OVERVIEW OF LOCAL RISKS AND IDEAS FOR ACTION A discussion document by the West Somerset Flood Group June 2014 The West Somerset Flood Group WHO WE ARE We are a group of town and parish councils (and one flood group) actively working to reduce flood risk at local level. We have come together because we believe that the communities of West Somerset should have a voice in the current debate on managing future flood risk. We also see a benefit in providing a local forum for discussion and hope to include experts, local- authority officers and local landowners in our future activities. We are not experts on statutory duties, powers and funding, on the workings of local and national government or on climate change. We do, however, know a lot about the practicalities of working to protect our communities, we talk to both local people and experts, and we are aware of areas where current structures of responsibility and funding may not be working smoothly. We also have ideas for future action against flooding. We are directly helped in our work by the Environment Agency, Somerset County Council (Flood and Water Management team, Highways Department and Civil Contingencies Unit), West Somerset Council, Exmoor National Park Authority and the National Trust and are grateful for the support they give us. We also thank our County and District Councillors for listening to us and providing support and advice. Members: River Aller and Horner Water Community Flood Group, Dulverton TC, Minehead TC, Monksilver PC, Nettlecombe PC, Old Cleeve PC, Porlock PC, Stogursey PC, Williton PC For information please contact: Dr T Bridgeman, Rose Villa, Roadwater, Watchet, TA23 0QY, 01984 640996 [email protected] Front cover photograph: debris against Dulverton bridge over the River Barle (December 23 2012).
    [Show full text]
  • Structural Geology Field Trip: Fluids & Fractures in a Triassic
    North Somerset - Field Notes Ray Pratt Structural Geology Field Trip: Fluids & Fractures in a Triassic -Lower Jurassic Rift Basin, Somerset Field Trip Notes 27 May 2017 Ray Pratt 1 North Somerset - Field Notes Ray Pratt Contents Lilstock .................................................................................................................................. 3 Blue Anchor ........................................................................................................................... 6 Watchet .................................................................................................................................. 9 Kilve ..................................................................................................................................... 15 Background ...................................................................................................................... 17 Hydrocarbons ................................................................................................................... 17 Faults in the Lias .............................................................................................................. 20 Sand Volcanoes ................................................................................................................ 23 Relay Ramps .................................................................................................................... 24 Jurassic Fossils ................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • WATCHET DUNSTER T Railway Kilve A39 A39
    Porlock Welcome to MINEHEAD We st Somerse WATCHET DUNSTER t Railway Kilve A39 A39 Nether Stowey EXMOOR Williton Wheddon Bicknoller Cross NATIONAL PARK Roadwater W A39 Luxborough est Somerset Crowcombe BRIDGWATER Watchet Monksilver A396 A358 R a QUANTOCK HILLS il BRENDON HILLS w a y West Bagborough Bishops Lydeard Kingston DULVERTON Upton St-Mary A358 Norton TAUNTON Fritzwarren A38 WELLINGTON A396 By Road From the East: Leave the M5 at Junction 23 (Bridgwater) and follow the signs for Minehead (A39). After about 16 miles turn right following the signs to Watchet. Welcome to Watchet Come and watch the boats, walk the beaches, explore the From the West: Leave the M5 at Junction 25 (Taunton) and rockpools, take a steam railway trip, linger round the galleries, follow the signs to the A358 towards Minehead. At Williton listen to the fiddle players, drink cider, sample the cafes, see the turn right and then left following the signs to Watchet (about carnival, dance at the music festival, take a fishing trip, explore 18 miles from the motorway). the museums, find gifts in the local shops and a lot more! From Exeter: Follow the A396. Watchet heralds from a time when Vikings raided and King Canute had coins cast from his royal mint. Kings, queens, By Rail murderous knights, pirates, saints and even a famous singing National Rail connection to either Bridgwater or Taunton then sailor have their stories to tell here. The wild beauty of its by bus. Local steam and diesel trains to Watchet from Bishops coastline is untouched and ancient ammonite fossils lie on the Lydeard and Minehead on The West Somerset Railway - shore, waiting to be found along long, empty, windswept, rock www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk.
    [Show full text]
  • Short Walking Guide
    Visit and enjoy The England A walking guide to the The new 58-mile coast path Coast Path from Brean Down to Minehead will take you on an amazing The England Coast Path journey along the Somerset coast. Treats include will be a National Trail around inspirational landscape, rare flora and fauna, the full coastline of England. miles of sandy beaches and Jurassic coastline, When completed, it will be harbours, hill forts and great food and drink. 2800 miles/4500kms in length, making it the longest managed Getting there and waymarked coastal path Brean Down to Minehead in the world. It is much more Getting to Somerset is straightforward: via M5 than just a path. It gives access junction 22, 23 or 24; by rail the closest stations to beaches, cliff-tops and to the trail are Highbridge or Bridgwater and most of the wonderful habitats the West Somerset Railway runs from Bishops around our coast, as well as Lydeard to Minehead. For detailed public former industrial and maritime transport information visit www.travelinesw.com areas that were significant in Pay and display parking is available in the towns Britain’s history. along the route. Bristol airport is a 45-minute drive from Bridgwater, with good public www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_ transport links. GB/trails/england-coast-path -south-west/ Places to stay There are plenty of B&Bs, hotels, pubs, farmhouses and camping and caravan parks along the route. Details can be found at www.visitsomerset.co.uk and www.visit-exmoor.co.uk Quick guide to walking the path of58 sandy beaches,miles rocky bays, nature reserves, lighthouses The path is well signposted and historic harbours.
    [Show full text]
  • Storywalks on Your Storywalk Storywalks Are Perfect for Exploring Your Local Area to Discover Its History You Think
    Stay safe and follow About the the Countryside Code Tell us what Storywalks on your Storywalk Storywalks are perfect for exploring your local area to discover its history you think... You can see the Countryside code at StorywalksAlong the and customs, wildlife and plants, tall tales and legends and some of the www.gov.uk/government/publications/the- If you have completed a Storywalk let us extraordinary stories about the Somerset Coast. countryside-code. Please follow it throughout your know what you think, perhaps post a picture walk and remember:- of your walk with the hashtag #ecpstorywalks; England Coast Path Throughout the walks you’ll learn some old in Somerset The beaches and cliffs between Lilstock l we might give you a mention on our Facebook, Somerset dialect and have fun working out Keep to the path and stay away from cliff edges and Blue Anchor are famous for their rock Instagram and Twitter feeds - @ecpsomerset how to pronounce words like ‘skitty vamps’ l Shores and estuaries may have fast incoming tides formations and fossils. On one you can (it’s skeet’ee-vaam’s) and find out what and sinking sand or mud, always follow local Brean Down see formations from the Jurassic to the ‘clinker-vells’ and ‘farnticles’ are. advisory signs Triassic, and woolly mammoth l There’s over 130 words to discover. Take special care to keep children and dogs safe remains have been found there. Bridgwater l If you arrive by car, park in designated areas. Learning more Somerset’s coast has a history of smugglers Do not park on the verge or in gateways and To delve deeper into the nature and local history passing places of the Storywalk destinations visit local libraries and shipwrecks, daring sea rescues and Somerset’s coastal landscape l and museums in the area or ask at the tourist bustling trading ports.
    [Show full text]
  • Burnham-On-Sea Highbridge
    E N W A L IC A K S R 3 O N A 7 D E R 0 V E E C T T S O R Y W D A Y A O R D Brean, D A E O Weston- R R H T Super-Mare U O S Animal Farm 3 Adventure Park RE C B TO Brean Golf Club D RY R W A W I O A D N ICK R Y G TERTOW R N W EAS Brean Leisure Park OAD A E A R T B D M ROAD E HA R A PS O M R R LY O A T 2 D S A O C Lympsham W I C K L A N E D A 5 O S R OUT D H E RO R A D W Wick E S T R O A D C O A S T R O A D W I CK L AN Warning: NCN33 route is on sand E and is covered at high tide. Use alternative route on road if unsuitable. D Beware of fast-moving tides A RO D E R C O W A M ID E S D S T LE S T R TR R O E ET O A A D D PA OW RSONAGE RO TON R AD W BUR IC B RE K NT L R C RCH A 140 OA HU HOUS N B3 D E E RO R A D M D E I D N D O East L T E S S K T N Brent R J E O U E L M D T I A A Berrow O E N R ' N S N A A L CRE O S L T L R I A H B OSETR W R EE O PADDOCK R N O T BREN R T RO U AD B B3140 HAM ROAD B3140 AD STATION RO D A O R E E R T LIN H LANE B S HILL K E A S R RO G W A R R O D A E D N S B R E E N LAN T ED S OK T RO R C E S NUE E AXO VE T NDA LE A B G 3 O 1 4 LF 0 LI NKS ROAD Brent Knoll LAN CH E UR CH ST CH The Professionals RIS T D O RI GE G Golf Shop E ARDE P L N H S ER C ' CO S W H AY U R Warning: NCN33 route is on sand C H SHELL L and is covered at high tide.
    [Show full text]
  • The Watchet to Washford Trail Is a at Stroll Along a Dedicated 1865
    The Watchet to How to nd us Washford trail To Watchet For up to date information check the Travel Line website at www.travelinesw.com or the Exmoor National Park “Getting around” pages at www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/getting-around. By bus From Taunton: No. 28 (Taunton to Minehead serves Watchet and Washford). From Bridgwater: No. 14 (Bridgwater to Watchet only). By car From the east: Leave the M5 at Junction 23 (Bridgwater) and follow the signs for Minehead (A39). After about 16 miles (25.7 km) turn right down minor road signposted to Watchet. From the west: Leave the M5 at Junction 25 (Taunton) and follow the signs to the A358 towards Minehead. At Williton turn right onto the main street and then left following the signs to Watchet (about 18 miles (30 km) from the motorway). Parking: There are four pay and display car parks in Watchet: Anchor Street, Swain Street, Harbour Road and Market Street. Please note, there is no parking available in Washford. By train Alight at West Somerset Railway stations in Watchet and Washford. Visit www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk for times and details. On foot Many WSMR sites are accessible by foot following public rights of way. Ordnance Survey map OL9 covers Exmoor National Park, and includes the Brendon Hills and Watchet. Other maps are also available from most Tourist Information Centres. Bristol Channel Minehead To Bristol A39 Watchet M5 Exmoor J23 National Park A39 A39 A396 B3190 J24 A358 B3224 J25 To Exeter M5 J26 10 A hidden heritage 1 West Somerset Mineral Railway An introduction to the Old Mineral Line Although iron ore was occasionally mined on the Brendon Hills before the nineteenth century, it was only in the 1850s that iron mining formed part of a signicant industrial enterprise.
    [Show full text]
  • Somerset Library Services Consultation 2018 Summary Proposal
    Somerset Library Services Consultation 2018 Summary Proposal Tell us your views on how we are proposing to deliver future library services in Western Somerset (Area 1) – Dulverton, Minehead, Porlock, Watchet and Williton libraries We’d like to invite you to tell us your views on some potential changes we are considering making to the future delivery of library services in your community and across Somerset. Somerset County Council is fully committed to continuing to deliver a thriving, modern library service across Somerset. As with many Authorities, however, we continue to face challenging financial times. Somerset County Council received £90million in 2013/14 from central government to support our services. This has reduced to just over £26million for 2017/18 and is set to reduce to nothing by 2020/21- whilst demand for services has increased, particularly in adult and children social care. We have managed to reduce our library budget by 20% since 2011, whilst keeping all of our libraries open. Going forward, we may need to consider more challenging changes in order to keep the Libraries Service on a sustainable financial footing. The following summary proposal provides two options exploring how we might deliver library services in your community in future. There are another eight area summary proposals available to view, which include library proposals for the remaining areas of Somerset. Please carefully read the following information, consider the two proposed options then complete the questionnaire, basing your answers on the library you visit most often. We stress that no decisions about the future delivery of library services in any community have been taken at this time and the results of this consultation will be taken into account in our decision-making.
    [Show full text]
  • Coastal Access Brean Down to Minehead
    www.naturalengland.org.uk Coastal Access Brean Down to Minehead Natural England’s Report to the Secretary of State: Overview Natural England Natural C Based upon O OS licence number 100022021 c r own copyright and database right 2013. All rights reserved. r dnance Survey material on behalf of HMSO. Extent of proposals Map A: Key map WESTON-SUPER-MARE 3 Chapter number and title Extent of proposals in each chapter Brean Down 1 Brean Down to Burnham-on-Sea (maps 1a to 1g) Brean Down Motorway 2 Burnham-on-Sea to New Clyce Bridge (maps 2a to 2b) A road Uphill B road 3 New Clyce Bridge to Dunball Wharf (maps 3a to 3i) Minor road A370 4 Dunball Wharf to Bridgwater (maps 4a to 4c) Brean Railway & station 5 Bridgwater to Combwich Clyce (maps 5a to 5f) 0 5km 1 6 Combwich Clyce to Wall Common (maps 6a to 6e) 7 Wall Common to Hinkley Point (maps 7a to 7e) Brent Knoll 8 Hinkley Point to Quantock’s Head (maps 8a to 8d) Burnham-on-Sea 9 Quantock’s Head to Watchet (maps 9a to 9d) Burnham-on-Sea 10 Watchet to Blue Anchor (maps 10a to 10c) Hinkley 2 Highbridge Point Stert 11 Blue Anchor to Minehead (maps 11a to 11e) New Minehead Hinkley Power Wall Point Station 7 Common Clyce Blue Anchor Bay Point Huntspill Bridge Minehead 11 Blue 8 Quantock’s 6 Anchor tt Dunster 10Watchet 9 Head re Kilve r A38 Combwich Pa Pawlett ill Stogursey ver Av Clyce Ri r A39 e Watchet 3 Dunball Wharf iv Carhampton Washford R Combwich Puriton Holford Nether A396 5 Williton Stowey Cannington West A39 4 A39 Somerset Bridgwater railway A358 A372M5 Crowcombe BRIDGWATER Coastal Access | Brean Down to Minehead | Natural England’s Report to the Secretary of State | Overview 2 Advice on reading the report Our report is published on our website as a series of separate documents: Overview This document is called the Overview.
    [Show full text]