JULY 2021 Established in 1968

GALMINGTON & COMEYTROWE NEWS ISSUE NUMBER 629 / JULY 2021 Established in 1968

First of all thank you to those people who responded to my request for delivery volunteers. Thank you for your kind and much appreciated offers of help.

This month I am appealing for volunteers to be distributors of the Galmington and Comeytrowe News. This could be a couple who volunteer, or an individual, or two friends. So, please think about helping.

Let me tell you what the distributor job involves.

1. Zeralynx, our printers, deliver the magazines to the distributors. 2. The distributors then sort the magazines into piles for each of the people who carry out the house to house street deliveries. 3. The magazine bundles are then delivered to the homes of the delivery team. 4. Job done!

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the present distributors Simon and Jane Rudd who have done this job for a number of years, and who now need to retire as they have an increase in family responsibilities. They will of course provide help during a transitional period.

Volunteers will be helped to get into the swing of things. If you need more information then please get in touch with me Priscilla Ryan or with Simon Rudd. Contact details can be found on the back page. Thank you!

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IN the Book Corner IN THE BOOK CORNER With Jim Ryan

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the wrong decade. Interestingly people worryI must aboutfinish up aby shortagementioning an of excellent toilet children rolls….’s book subscription website (prescient or what?) that I was introduced to. For a small monthly fee, they send your child/grandchild two age suitable reading books and an activity pack: www.letsgoread.co.uk so why read this book last year as we were in the notfirst take throesa look yourself of the if you Coronavirus’re after a book based Pandemic. present for a child. It seemed surreal to be reading a story that involved a historical epidemic and one set in the future while experiencing the restrictions and effects of Covid 19. 26Having said that it is an easy story to read, the characters are three dimensional7 and likeable. There is humour and humanity. The themes of living through adversity, coping with death and illness, kindness to strangers, the importance of faith all resonate for the 21st century reader. After reading Doomsday I then went on to read Blackout and ALL Clear, set during the second world war and involving the Oxford time travel team. The time travellers are marooned in the London of 19 44. Again, immensely involving. All three books provide an immersive reading experience where we identify with and care about the characters. They experience historical events and we can share in that experience.

So what would it be like to go back in time and not only observe but to experience in all its detail that particular period? Where would you choose to go?

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8 25 4 TRULL, ANGERSLEIGH AND STAPLEHAY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Lynne Nash on behalf of Trull, Angersleigh and Staplehay Local History Society

Whilst physical meetings have not yet re-commenced, we have kept in contact with as many members as we can with email and facebook. Our facebook page includes most of the articles we have been able to provide during the last 15-months and is certainly well worth a look.

During May, various of our members provided the following articles:-

The Story of Trull Don Archer referred to the First Edition of The Story of Trull, produced nearly 70 years ago now by Trull and Staplehay Women’s Institute as their entry to a competition run by Somerset Federation of Women’s Institutes during the Coronation Year. The Trull Parish Archive Group, with the encouragement of today’s WI members, are working hard on a Second Edition. The WI’s account started in the Anglo-Saxon period.

There is also evidence of Roman settlement locally.

‘Cool Water’ and ‘The Wellington Boot’

These were further chapters provided by Anne Leamon relating to recollections of a childhood spent on a Somerset farm.

From Rags to Riches - Sir Frederick Rowland

Anne Leamon provided this article relating to her relative, Sir Frederick Rowland,. Sir Frederick was born in 1874, educated at the old Temple Day School, Taunton, commencing work at 12 years old as an errand boy for an estate agents and accountants in Paul Street, Taunton. He rose through his own efforts to one of the highest civil positions in the land.

JUST TO REMIND READERS THAT WHEN WE ARE ABLE TO RESUME PHYSICAL MEETINGS, THESE ARE HELD MONTHLY AT TRULL CHURCH COMMUNITY CENTRE.

5 BOOKS THAT UNWRAP A CHILD’S IMAGINATION

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When you read with your child, you get to spend uninterrupted time with your little ones - away from screens and the all-encompassing ‘go go go’ that life often throws at us. Reading together is an opportunity to learn, bond, and begin to understand new concepts.

1. Stimulates imagination Books offer us endless worlds, activities, characters and scenarios that we can experience from the comfort of our own homes. Although your child may not have been to Mars, they’ll be able to learn all about it in storybooks.

When we read to our children, we introduce them to new concepts that broaden their imagination. And a wonderful imagination promotes social, lingual, emotional, creative, and physical development!

2. Expands understanding For children, it’s often easier to understand emotions, ideas, and activities when they can get to know them through storybooks. Whilst your child might not understand certain things about the world, books can illustrate scenarios in which these more complicated things become easier to understand.

Whether you would like your child to understand more about the natural world, their big feelings, or the science behind our survival, we guarantee that there’s a book to help you teach it!

3.Develops language Reading to our children helps them to develop a broad range of vocabulary. You can even teach your child a second language by reading books that are written in something other than their mother tongue!

Books will introduce vocabulary to your children that you might not use on a day-to-day basis in the home.

4. Encourages bonding Snuggling up to read with your child is a great way to promote bonding. Not only do you get to share stories, but you also get to share cuddles, smiles, and laughter. It’s important to read to your children because this time spent with you will become one of the most treasured parts of their day - and yours too!

In a world that tends to be fast-paced, slowing down to read will give you the time and space to connect with your child.

5. Improves concentration If children want to know what happens at the end of the story, they’ll need to concentrate! A good storybook will improve your child’s concentration by introducing them to interesting plots, funny scenes, and relatable characters. All of which will improve their concentration.

6. Leads to a lifelong love of reading By nurturing a habit of reading, we can help our children to develop a lifelong love of learning. Reading is a great way to improve wellbeing, destress, and educate ourselves - something that we all want for our children.

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8 PAULINE’S PANTRY Carrot Cake - but not as you know it!

Why not try something a little different? Although this recipe may appear complicated the end result is delicious and the sliced carrot topping looks impressive. It keeps well in the fridge for 3 days.

• 525g peeled carrots • 3 teaspoons of yeast extract (such as Marmite) • 1 medium red onion finely chopped • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 200g unsalted cashews • 2 tablespoons tahini • 80g fresh breadcrumbs • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley • 1 tablespoon of caraway seeds or cumin (these are optional flavourings, try with and without to see which you prefer) • 1 unwaxed lemon, zested and juiced

Method

1. Grease and line a 900g loaf tin or cake tin with baking paper or non-stick foil. 2. Cut 450g of the carrots into large chunks and boil for 20 minutes or until very tender. 3. Measure out 50ml of the cooking liquid, stir in the yeast extract and set aside. 4. Drain the carrots and leave to cool. 5. Meanwhile, fry the onion and garlic in the oil over a medium heat until soft but not coloured. 6. Preheat the oven to 180⁰ C, Fan 160⁰, Gas Mark 4. 7. Pulse the cooked carrots and the cashews in a food processor until finely chopped. 8. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the tahini, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon zest and juice plus the yeast extract ’stock’. Add the caraway seeds or cumin at this point if you decide to use them. 9. Slice the reserved carrot into thin discs and arrange in the base of your baking tin. 10. Spoon the carrot mixture on top and press down firmly. 11. Cover the tin with foil and bake for 45 minutes then uncover and bake for 30 minutes more. 12. Allow to cool in the tin before turning out and chill until needed. 13. Slice and serve cold or reheat gently in the oven or microwave. Enjoy! 9 Chris Francis Electrical Services

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The Walker Art Group is pleased to be able to say that we have been able to recommence our art group in the Walker Room, at Comeytrowe Community Centre, as from 18 May 2021. We are an informal, untutored group, meeting on Tuesday afternoons (term-time) between 2-4 pm. Most of us have found it hard to remain inspired during the lockdown periods, so are very much enjoying the encouragement we get from each other in getting started again,

We will look forward to being able to welcome new members again in due course.

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12 21 12 GARDENING With Lily Summerlease

This month I thought I would write about the benefits of deadheading roses.

Deadheading roses involves removing faded flowers to divert the plant’s energy from producing rose hips, to making more flowers. Deadheading roses bushes will keep them looking their best throughout the season. Faded flowers that are left on the plant can make it look untidy and, after rain, the faded flowers can turn into a soggy, slimy mess. This can encourage fungal infections that may lead to stem die-back.

You will need gloves and secateurs. With multi headed roses as each flower dies snip it off, and once each bud in the cluster has bloomed and faded then remove the whole stem. When deadheading roses with single-flowers, snip off the flowerhead and around 15cm of stem, cutting just above a strong, healthy leaf. Your next flower shoot will grow from that leaf joint.

The quicker you are at removing faded blooms the quicker the rose bush will put its energies into producing new buds. Don’t forget to feed your rose bush since it is doing all that hard work producing flowers. Two multi headed roses: Left: Eye of the Tiger Right: Blue for you

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This light pasta dish is delicious on a summer’s evening. Supermarkets are now selling items for picnics and barbeques and the antipasti pots of artichokes are perfect for this recipe.

For 4 people……

• 400g spaghetti

• 4 shallots peeled and cut into rings

• 2 unwaxed lemons, zested and juiced

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 350g of artichoke hearts from a jar or 2 pots

• 50g grated parmesan

• 2 heaped teaspoons of capers

• Chopped parsley to garnish

Method

1. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet.

2. Gently fry the shallots until they are softened.

3. A few minutes before the pasta is ready add the artichokes to the shallots and warm through.

4. Then add the capers and the lemon juice to the frying pan.

5. When the pasta is cooked to your liking combine it with the shallots, capers and lemon juice tossing everything together.

6. Serve sprinkled with the parmesan, parsley and lemon zest.

7. Enjoy!

15 CELESTIAL OBJECTS

• April 12 - New Moon. The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 02:32 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.

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• April 27 - Full Moon, Supermoon. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 03:33 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Pink Moon because it marked the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the first spring flowers. This moon has also been known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Growing Moon, and the Egg Moon. Your 1/8 Page Advert Here Would you like to advertise in the Many coastal tribes called it the Fish Moon because this was the time ‘Wilstock & Stockmoor News’? Only £5 a month that the shad swam upstream to spawn. This is also the first of three Handdelivered Handdelivered to 2000 homes. to almost 3000 homes. supermoons for 2021. The Moon will be near its closest approach to the Earth and may look slightly larger and brighter than usual. Hello@wsnews.co.uk [email protected] 07940 103112 01823 288474

16 17 16 In the Sky

July 4 - Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation. The planet Mercury reaches greatest western elongation of 21.6 degrees from the Sun. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the morning sky. Look for the planet low in the eastern sky just before sunrise.

July 10 - New Moon. The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 01:17 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.

July 24 - Full Moon. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 02:37 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Buck Moon because the male buck deer would begin to grow their new antlers at this time of year. This moon has also been known as the Thunder Moon and the Hay Moon.

July 28, 29 - Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Delta Aquarids is an average shower that can produce up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by debris left behind by comets Marsden and Kracht. The shower runs annually from July 12 to August 23. It peaks this year on the night of July 28 and morning of July 29. The nearly full moon will be a problem this year. It’s glare will block block most of the faintest meteors. But if you are patient, you should still be able to catch a few good ones. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Aquarius, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

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Spend time in the garden Even if you don’t have a very big garden, spending time outdoors can be beneficial. Now that the pandemic-related restrictions are being eased, seeing people outside can be a great way to elevate your mood.

Gardening can also promote positive feelings as you nurture new life through whatever you plant. It’s a great way to grow a bit of extra food too, such as potatoes and strawberries. These do well in containers, so you don’t even need much space – which is great news if you live in an apartment and only have a balcony or window ledge.

For ideas of some of the best vegetables to grow in pots see balconygardenweb.com. Check out growlikegrandad.co.uk, a blog written by an anxiety sufferer who has experienced the great benefits of gardening. He posts some great tips for gardening on a budget too!

Get the kids involved too You’ll find lots of resources online to encourage the kids to get outdoors, gain a sense of achievement and boost their mental wellbeing. Check out childrensgardeningweek.co.uk and make the most of National Children’s Gardening Week at the end of May.

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14 23 19 Comeytrowe Park News

The last year has been a particularly trying time but with Spring on its way things are hopefully looking up now. Throughout the lockdowns the park has been a haven of peace, tranquillity and activity for many local residents and families. We have been delighted to see many new families making use of the playground, the hard court area and of course the copses and open spaces. Dens have been built, trees have been climbed and over the seasons there have been cherries to pick and flowers to admire. We have all enjoyed watching and listening to the birds as they have built nests in the nesting boxes and raised their young. All in all Comeytrowe Park has been at its best over the last 12 months, thanks to the work of the team at Somerset West and Taunton and our ever vigilant dog walkers and volunteers keeping an eye on things!

We were of course delighted that this work was recognised in the award of a Community Green Flag for the second year and our application for next year has been accepted. The park is also a beneficiary of a grant from Somerset County Council as part of a bid with the Green Forum looking at ways to combat climate change. Our bid Hedges and Edges – looks at ways to improve carbon capture and increase the biodiversity of our open spaces through planting and improving the hedgerows in our area. With the help of Somerset West and Taunton Council we will be replenishing the ancient hedgerows around the park and replanting where they have been removed. The other partners in the bid are Longrun Meadow, Netherclay Community Woodland and Victoria Park. We will be bringing you more news on this as the project gets under way. Finally we would like to announce that we have a Facebook page! If you would like to join our group of friends and supporters and add your photos or news to the site just look for Friends of Comeytrowe Park and request permission to join. We very much look forward to welcoming you, both to the Facebook page and of course to the park if you have yet to visit.

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12 25 21 TURNERS PHYSIO @authorAPT Local History @authorAPT J Warman Carpentry & with Andrew PowellThomas Property Maintenance INJURY & SPORTS THERAPY CLINIC (est 2002) (repeated from March online edition of the G & C News) Doors, skirtings, built in cupboards

etc. • Back Pain/Injury Sedgemoor’s War time past – The Taunton Stop Line part 1 Tel: 01823 254040 • Shoulder & neck pain For anyone who has gone for a walk or cycle along the canal you will have no doubt noticed • Muscular strains/sprains Mobile: 07734307887 some small brick structures tucked into the hedgerows, and it’s very easy to walk by these • Nerve pain/Sciatica without a second thought.

Local friendly service by 25 years But eighty yearsago these tiny, somewhat insignificant structures were a small but important experienced & qualified carpenter. CALL KEVIN: 07746 727736 part of the country’s efforts during the Second World War. Small jobs welcome. EMAIL: [email protected] In 1940, as Hitler’s war machine rolled across Europe, there was a very real threat of invasion, which resulted in a series of ‘stoplines’ being created right across Britain in an effort to delay any Nazi invasion. One of these was the Taunton stop line a 50 mile defensive ‘wall’ spanning Somerset, MISTY / FOGGY UNIT Devon and Dorset, and these pillboxes dotted along the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal formed

REPLACEMENT part of this military strategy. SERVICE The Taunton Stop Line is arguably the bestpreserved stop line in the country, and it begins at FOR YOUR the coast near Highbridge in North Somerset, with the line of defences running down from the GLASS & GLAZING Pawlett Hams and along the River Parrett to Bridgwater. From here, it tracked the bank of the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal southward to Creech St. Michael, where it then joined and followed the driedup bed of the old Taunton & Chard Canal. Near the village of Ilton, the Dodhill Corner, stop line traced the route of the Great Western Railway southward until it reached just north Kingston Road, Taunton TA2 8AT of Chard Junction, where it then followed the route shared by the Southern Railway and the Tel 01823 451740 & Fax 01823 451719 River Axe. Here, it briefly crossed over into Dorset in a couple of places, and then finally www.galmingtonglass.co.uk followed the course of the River Axe into the seaside town of Axmouth, Devon, where the Stop Line ended. In part 2, I will look at the defensive strategies used in constructing the Taunton Stop Line.

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22 11 22 TURNERS PHYSIO @authorAPT Local History J Warman Carpentry & LOCAL@authorAPT HISTORY @authorAPT INJURY & SPORTS THERAPY with Andrew PowellThomas Property Maintenance With Andrew Powell-Thomas @authorAPT CLINIC (est 2002) (repeated from March online edition of the G & C News) Doors, skirtings, built in cupboards etc. • Back Pain/Injury Sedgemoor’s War time past – The Taunton Stop Line part 1 Tel: 01823 254040 • Shoulder & neck pain Sedgemoor’sFor anyone War timewho has past gone – Thefor a Tauntonwalk or cycle Stop along Line the - canal part you4 will have no doubt noticed • Muscular strains/sprains Mobile: 07734307887 some small brick structures tucked into the hedgerows, and it’s very easy to walk by these • Nerve pain/Sciatica From Bridgwaterwithout a docks,second thought.the stop line followed the route of the old Bridgwater &

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REPLACEMENT part of this military strategy. SERVICE At over twelve feet wide (three-and-a-half metres), the canal itself would act as an immoveableThe objectTaunton that Stop would Line is needarguably to thebe bestcrossed,preserved and stop as linesuch, in theall elevencountry, ofand the it begins at FOR YOUR the coast near Highbridge in North Somerset, with the line of defences running down from the GLASS & GLAZING existing brick-builtPawlett Hams permanent and along thebridges River Parrettwere minedto Bridgwater. with demolition From here, itchambers tracked the that bank of the would beBridgwater ignited should and Taunton they lookCanal like southward being tocompromised. Creech St. Michael, where it then joined and Within thefollowed area of the Durston driedup and bed Westof the oldLyng Taunton there & are Chard a number Canal. Near of pillboxes, the village anti-tankof Ilton, the Dodhill Corner, obstaclesstop and line light traced and the heavy route ofmachine the Great gun Western emplacements Railway southward which until formed it reached the Durston just north Kingston Road, Taunton TA2 8AT Anti-Tankof island, Chard coveringJunction, where the Cogload it then followed railway the junction, route shared which by the is Southerna significant Railway part and the Tel 01823 451740 & Fax 01823 451719 of Somerset’sRiver infrastructureAxe. Here, it briefly where crossed the overoriginal into Dorsetrail track in a tocouple Bristol of places, is joined and thenby the finally www.galmingtonglass.co.uk Penzancefollowed to London the course line. of the River Axe into the seaside town of Axmouth, Devon, where the Stop Line ended. Further alongIn part the 2, Icanal, will look the at villagethe defensive of Creech strategies St Michaelused in constructing was the third the Taunton so called Stop Line. ‘defensive island’ due to the fact the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal and the River Tone pass within two hundred metres of each other at the centre of the village. There are a number ofAndrew anti-tank Powell defencesThomas positioned, Author & Historian. by the two water ways and the railway tracks in the hopewww.andrewpowell that they, togetherthomas.co.uk with the Home Guard unit made up of local volunteers, would be able to defend the southern part of the village.

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23 TRULL, ANGERSLEIGH AND STAPLEHAY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

TRULL,The ANGERSLEIGH Local History AND Society STAPLEHAY has worked LOCAL hardHISTORY to continue SOCIETY to stay in touch with its members and other interested people during Thethe Local last History 12 months Society when has weworked have hard not tobeen continue able toto staymeet up in touch with its members and other interested people during the physically.last 12 months when we have not been able to meet up

physically.Just to give you a flavour of our recent endeavours: Just to give you a flavour of our recent endeavours: An article on 14 February raised the issue of what Major An articleGeneral on Charles14 February George raised Gordon the issue (1833 of what 1885) Major and Margorie GeneralCecil Charles Winterton George (1903 Gordon 1953 (1833 who 1885)had resided and Margorie on the CecilQuantocks) Winterton (1903had in 1953common. who Thehad residedfollowing on article the of 22 Quantocks)February had answered in common. this questionThe following in some article depth of 22 they both Februarydied in answered Khartoum this . Charlesquestion Gordonin some alsodepth had they a strong both local diedconnection in Khartoum with . Charles Taunton Gordon in that also he had went a strongto school local at Fullands. connection with Taunton in that he went to school at Fullands. The next article written by David Hawkings, a Society member Theand next local article author, written provided by David some Hawkings, further a Societynotes on member some mid and local author, provided some further notes on some mid 19th Century Wills of people who had resided in the Trull area. 19th Century Wills of people who had resided in the Trull area.

On On7 March 7 March we challenged we challenged our members our members to a cryptic to a crypticWest West CountryCountry place place name name quiz. quiz. to give to an give example an example one clue one is clue is 'Time'Time to renew to renew mousetraps mousetraps by the by sea' the sea'6.5.4 letters 6.5.4 letters SomersetSomerset . I'll .leave I'll leave readers readers to fathom to fathom out the out answer! the answer!

FromFrom time timetotime,totime, members members also raise also araise few historya few historybased based queriesqueries of their of their own own one such one recentlysuch recently was a wasquestion a question around around the thebackground background history history of Cherry of Cherry Orchard Orchard House Housein Trull, in to Trull, to whomwhom the enquirersthe enquirers had ahad family a family link, which link, whichprovoked provoked a couple a couple of interestingof interesting responses responses from thefrom archivists the archivists amongst amongst our our membership. membership. We are looking forward to being able to resume our regular meetingsWe are at lookingTrull Church forward Community to being Centre able to once resume the Covid our regular19 situationmeetings permits. at Trull Church Community Centre once the Covid19 Copiessituation of articles permits. can also be found on our facebook page. Copies of articles can also be found on our facebook page. Lynne Nash on behalf of Trull, Angersleigh and Staplehay Local HistoryLynne Society Nash on behalf of Trull, Angersleigh and Staplehay Local History Society 24 9 2424 9 TRULL, ANGERSLEIGH AND STAPLEHAY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

The Local History Society has worked hard to continue to stay in touch with its members and other interested people during the last 12 months when we have not been able to meet up physically. Just to give you a flavour of our recent endeavours:

An article on 14 February raised the issue of what Major General Charles George Gordon (1833 1885) and Margorie Cecil Winterton (1903 1953 who had resided on the Quantocks) had in common. The following article of 22 February answered this question in some depth they both died in Khartoum . Charles Gordon also had a strong local connection with Taunton in that he went to school at Fullands.

The next article written by David Hawkings, a Society member and local author, provided some further notes on some mid 19th Century Wills of people who had resided in the Trull area.

On 7 March we challenged our members to a cryptic West Country place name quiz. to give an example one clue is 'Time to renew mousetraps by the sea' 6.5.4 letters Somerset . I'll leave readers to fathom out the answer!

From timetotime, members also raise a few history based queries of their own one such recently was a question around the background history of Cherry Orchard House in Trull, to whom the enquirers had a family link, which provoked a couple of interesting responses from the archivists amongst our membership.

We are looking forward to being able to resume our regular meetings at Trull Church Community Centre once the Covid19 situation permits. Copies of articles can also be found on our facebook page.

Lynne Nash on behalf of Trull, Angersleigh and Staplehay Local History Society

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