Community Police Surgery

Police Beat Surgery:
14 December, 2.30-4.00pm at Wootton Courtenay and 4.15-5.30pm at Timberscombe. PCSO Sue Hurley will be at these villages with the Community Contact Vehicle to give local residents the chance to discuss any issues or just to call in for a chat.

Christmas Waste collections

Bank Holiday Household Recycling & Refuse Collection Day Changes for 2009 Christmas & New Year 2009-10
This year all household collections continue on the usual days except:
Usual Collection Day Revised Collection Day
Friday 25th December Monday 28th December
Monday 28th December Tuesday 29th December
Tuesday 29th December Wednesday 30th December
Wednesday 30th December Thursday 31st December
Thursday 31st December Saturday 2nd January
Friday 1st January Sunday 3rd January

Orchards Events for December at the Village Hall

7th Dec - Bingo doors open 6.30pm eyes down 7pm
13th Dec- Breakfast 9am - 11am
16th Dec - Christmas Lunch 12.30pm for a 1 pm lunch. Open to all .
Lunch must be booked by calling John on 841778 or e- mailing on johngoodall@btinternet.com

Fish and Chips

Exmoor Fish and Chip Company

We are delighted to announce that
The Exmoor Fish and Chip Company
will be frying at a Village Hall near you weekly-

Serving a selection of freshly battered Fish,
Pies, Sausages & home-made hand-cut chips.

We will be offering weekly specials and OAP discount.

Commencing weekly from Village Hall-

MONDAY 5PM-8PM TIMBERSCOMBE
TUESDAY 5PM-8PM ROADWATER
WEDNESDAY 5PM-8PM WINSFORD
THURSDAY 5PM-8PM WASHFORD
FRIDAY 5PM-8PM STOGUMBER

For more information contact- Joe 07521486803
Ian 07717298557

Orchards Social Club events

The Orchards Social Club are now using the Old Dairy as their Community Room. The activities that take place are for everyone in the village. The following activities have been organised:
Monday am - Coffee Morning and hot snack lunch 12.30pm
Monday evening - Whist Drive
Tuesday evening - Bingo
Wednesday lunchtime - Lunch in the Dairy or Village Hall depending on numbers
Wednesday pm - Massage, Manicure and Pedicure
Thursday - Flexicise
Friday - Card Craft / Jewellery Craft alternate weeks.
Weekends - As advertised.
　
21st November - Fundraising supper in aid of ATWEST transport in the Village Hall.
Three course meal and entertainment by The Jazz Gents. Bar available on the night. Entry by ticket only.
To book or for further information on any of the above telephone 01643 841778 or e mail goodajo@aol.com

St Petrock's Events

10th Dec -Timberscombe School Nativity 6pm
17th Dec - School Christmas Party
20th Dec - Carol Service
24th Dec -Timberscombe Crib Service
25th Dec - Christmas Day service 10am.
29th Jan - Minehead Male Voice Choir in the church
27th Dec - An evening of humour with the Stoggy Men in TVH

Timberscombe First School

Christmas Fayre in the Village Hall

Friday 4th December at 3pm

Festive Stalls

Santa's Grotto

Christmas Draw

MMince Pies

Mulled Wine

Pre School Coffee Morning 5th Dec

“A Christmas Coffee Morning”
Saturday 5th December 2009
At the Moorland Hall,
Wheddon Cross
10.00am to 12.00pm
Mince Pies, Homemade cakes and Great Christmas raffle
All proceeds to Timberscombe Turtles & Dunkery Pre-School.
Special Thanks to Nutcombe Chocolates of Dunster & The Five Quarters for their generous donations.

Neighbourhood Watch Notice

During the night of 3rd-4th November items were stolen from a locked shed at a property in Timberscombe village. Please make sure your belongings, particularly valuable items, are as secure as possible.

Dog Fouling - Message from the Police

West Somerset Police in partnership with Timberscombe Neighbourhood Watch, West Somerset Council and Exmoor National Park, have teamed up with the children of Timberscombe C of E School to tackle the very unpleasant problem of dog fouling in the village. This follows complaints from members of the community and the school. The pupils have created some posters which will be displayed around the village reminding dog walkers to clean up after their dogs. Failure to comply could lead to a fine, but even worse, there are serious health implications.
Dog waste can contain millions of bacteria, which can cause:
cramps,
diarrhoea,
intestinal illness,
and serious kidney disorders in humans.
To prevent the spread of the infection, dog-owners should always dispose of dog faeces in a responsible way.
Peter Hughes, Community Safety Officer for West Somerset Council said, "Dog mess and the failure of dog owners to clean up after their animals is an issue that the vast majority of the public view as anti-social. This poster campaign makes it very plain that the young people of Timberscombe will not tolerate it. Well done to them."

Timberscombe Calendar 2010

Gabrielle Horrobin and Mary Holcombe have been instrumental in producing a Timberscombe calendar for 2010. It contains thirteen beautiful pictures of Timberscombe village life and Timberscombe people. This will be on sale at Coffee Morning and is available at the Post Office. Alternatively phone 841443 to place your order. All profits will go to St Petrock's Church.

Quiz Night - Friday 27th November

Quiz Night
Friday 27th November.
7.00 for 7.30pm quiz
Timberscombe Village Hall
£7.00 to include meal and glass of wine.
Tickets from The Post Office or any Committee member.
Teams of up to 6 people.
Come as a team or join up with others on the night.
Bar and Raffle.

Coffee Morning

Breakfast 1st Nov

The Orchards Social Club will once again be cooking breakfast on Sunday 1st Nov. between 9am and 11am in Timberscombe Village Hall.
Only £3.50 .If possible please book on 01643 841778 or by email on goodajo@aol.com

Halloween Super in the Village Hall 31st Oct

Timberscombe Show

Although Timberscombe Show 2009 was a great success, one area where there was room for a lot more entries was in the wine classes. There have not been many entries since the first year wine was included. Our excellent judge has come up with a suggestion; she has supplied a simple recipe for 'Grapple wine' to be included in next year's show. If there was enough interest, perhaps the ingredients could be bought centrally and shared out, rather than new wine makers having too great an expense.
Anyone who is interested in taking part in this experiment and needs ingredients, please let me know. Wendy Cook Phone 8412471

Barn Dance 24th October

Coffee Morning

Timberscombe First School Open Day

Tuesday, 29th September 9am - 3pm
Headmaster Marcus Capel and staff invite all friends - old and new, to visit the school during a normal working day.
Everyone is welcome

TimetableFirst lesson: 9 - 10.15
Assembly: 10.15 - 10.35
Break: 10.35 - 10.55
(Tea & Cakes: 10.30 - 11)
Second lesson: 10.55 - 11.55Lunch: 11.55 - 12.55
Afternoon session: 12.55 - 3.05
If you would like to look round this outstanding* school but cannot make it on this day, please contact the school on 01643 841259 to arrange a time to suit you.
* Ofsted report: "This is an outstanding school. The warm, caring and vibrant ethos creates an atmosphere in which all pupils thrive. Exceptional leadership and management by the headteacher and governors ensure that pupils love coming to school..."

OSC

Timberscombe First School

Timberscombe First School Open Day and Coffee Morning will be held on Tuesday 29th September. Everyone welcome.

Macmillan Coffee Morning

At the Macmillan Coffee Morning the Forum 21 energy advice team will be available to give help and advice on how to save money by improving the energy efficiency of your home. The team can arrange for a free energy survey to be carried out at your convenience. Advice will also be available on Warm Streets Grants. Open to residents of West Somerset. Warm Streets offers free cavity wall and loft insulation to households (including privately rented homes) containing anyone over 70 or those in receipt of certain benefits. People on a low income with low savings who are aged over 60 or who have children under 16 are also eligible. Additional energy efficiency measures may also be available and a benefits check can be carried out on request. Come along to find out how you might benefit!

Coffee mornings at the Old Dairy

On Monday 7th September OSC will be holding the first of their weekly coffee mornings at The Old Dairy. Everyone is wecome to come along and see what other events will be taking part in the future.

Timberscombe Vilage Hall AGM

The Village hall AGM will be held at 7.30pm on September 24th at the Village hall. All residents of Timberscombe over the age of 18 are entitiled to attend.

Timberscombe Show results 2009

There was about a 50 percent increase in adult exhibitors in Timberscombe Show this year with over 400 entries in total. Having welcomed a number of new families to the village over the past couple of years, it is good to see their participation in this annual event. Nearly all sections saw an increase in entries with over 100 photographs over 5 classes in that section. Orchard Social Club had kindly donated a new trophy, which we gave to the best photograph on the day.

Thanks must go to the donators of raffle prizes and the many people who helped on the day: all the stewards, tea ladies and Dave Rich, who led a very profitable auction of exhibits in his own persuasive way! What would we do without you all?

Trophy winners were: Best in Show – Joy Booth; Runner up Best in Show – Joyce Smith; Best Fruit & Vegetables – Eddie Smith; Best Cut Flowers – Gerry Trott; Best Pot Plant – Sheila Cole; Best Flower Arrangement – Joy Booth; Best Cookery – Wendy Cook; Best Wine – Jo Strickland; Best Handicraft – Vivien Hammond; Best Photograph – Vivien Hammond; Best Child’s Exhibit – Anna Bray; Runner-up Best Child’s Exhibit – Katie Heard.
Most points for all sections – Ken Powls.

Certificates for most point in the various categories went to Eddie Smith (Fruit & Vegetables), Ken Powls (cut flowers), Sheila Cole (pot plants), Maureen Waters (floral art), Sheila Ridd (cookery), Jo Strickland (wine), Vivien Hammond (handicrafts), Gabrielle Horrobin (photography)

Results (in 1,2,3 order unless stated otherwise):
Collection of 5 species vegetables – K.Powls; Runner beans – G.Trott, C.Neale, E.Smith; Dwarf Beans- K.Powls; Carrots, short – R.Masters; Carrots, long – E Smith; Potatoes, white – S.Cole, D Wilbraham, E Smith; Potatoes, coloured – R Nash, W Cook; Beetroot – R Nash, E Smith; Rhubarb – D Wilbraham, S Cole; Tomatoes, large – A Heard, S Cole, K Powls; Tomatoes, small – A Heard, K Powls, D Hammond; Lettuce – M Blackledge; Parsley – S Cole; Vase of Herbs – R Masters, A Rush, D Hammond; Cucumbers – E Smith, A Heard, L Allison; Marrow – E Smith, R Masters; Courgettes – J Strickland, G Cook; Onions – E Smith, E Smith, R Masters; Shallots – E Smith, G Cook; Any other root veg. – K Powls; Any other leaf veg. – K Powls; Longest rhubarb – E Smith, D Wilbraham ; Longest runner bean – G Cook, E Smith, K Powls; Heaviest onion – E Smith; Heaviest potato – E Smith;
Dessert apples – R Nash, D Wilbraham; Cooking apples – R Nash; Plums – D Wilbraham, B Brunker; Soft fruit – C Neale;
Sweet peas – K Powls, G Trott, J Strickland; 6 cut stems – G Trott, R Nash; Gladioli – G Trott, M Blackledge; Decorative dahlias – R Rich, R Rich, K Powls; Cactus dahlias – K Powls, R Rich; Pompom dahlias – R Rich, K Powls; Hydrangeas – M Gibbs, D Hammond; Best single flower – R Masters, K Powls, R Nash; Best single leaf – R Masters, R Nash, K Powls; Best weed – B Brunker, K Powls, D Hammond;
Pelargonium/geranium – G Crockford, G Trott; Cactus – R Rich, R Rich, G Crockford; Foliage plant – R Nash, M Gibbs, S Cole; Fuchsia – G Trott, R Nash, G Trott; Any other pot plant – S Cole, S Cole, C Wheeler.
Flower arranging: Miniature arrangement – M Waters, S Smith S Smith; arrangement using flowers of 2 colours - M Waters; celebratory arrangement for a wedding or christening – J Booth, M Waters;
Cookery: White bread – equal 1st – W Cook, S Ridd; Fruit scones – W Cook, A Rush, S Ridd; Quiche – A Rush, S Heard, W Cook; Cheese straws/biscuits – A Rush, equal 2nd – S Ridd, J Trott; Treacle tart – W Cook, A Rush; Date, walnut and apple loaf – D Wilbraham, J Smith, W Cook; Iced Fancies – S Ridd; Gingerbread – M Blackledge, W Cook, A Rush; Victoria sandwich – A Rush, S Ridd, W Cook; Rock Cakes – W Cook, A Rush, S Ridd; Strawberry jam – M Waters, S Ridd, V Hammond; Raspberry jam – S Ridd; Blackcurrant jam – Equal 1st - R Nash, S Ridd; Gooseberry jam – S Ridd; Any other jam – J Strickland, M Waters, S Ridd; Jelly preserve – J Trott, S Ridd, G Horrobin; Chutney – J Trott, L Webb, J Smith; Marmalade – W Cook; Lemon curd – A Rush, S Ridd, V Hammond; Eggs – K Powls. Alcoholic Beverage – J Strickland, A Cook, J Strickland.
Handicrafts: Hand/machine sewn item – V Hammond, M Gibbs, V Hammond; Matinee coat – J Smith, Equal 2nd -J Smith, M Gibbs; Child’s knitted garment – V Hammond, J Smith, M Gibbs; Any other knitted item - L Hay, J Smith, M Waters; Tapestry – G Fairman, M Gibbs, Equal 3rd – M Gibbs, M Blackledge ; Cross stitch – M Gibbs, S Scott; Patchwork – A Rush; Watercolour – A Young, V Hammond, D Hammond; Picture, any other medium – N Beal; Greetings card – M Waters, V Hammond, Equal 3rd – V Hammond, D Hammond; Poster for next year’s show – D Hammond, V Hammond, V Hammond; Any other handicraft – N Beal, G Fairman, V Hammond.
Photography: Winter wonderland – L Webb, G Horrobin, M Booth; Light and shade – A Young, G Horrobin, S Scott; Animal Antics – M Lait, S Scott, L Webb; Transport – J Hood, S Scott, V Hammond; Our Village – V Hammond, D Hammond, G Horrobin.

Orchards Social Club Supper

We are holding a supper on 19th September in the Village Hall at 6.30pm.
Fish, chips and peas
Ham, egg, chips and peas
Faggot,chips and peas
Chicken , chips and peas
all served with crusty bread and salad.
Entertainment after supper.
Everyone welcome . Price £5.00 please book by calling John on 01643 841778 or by e mailing goodajo@aol.com.

St Petrock's appeals

St Petrock's Church is looking for a new volunteer treasurer. You may say " I'm not churchy" or I don't go to church". You don't have to. All that is needed is a socially minded person with an interest in figures and a methodical mind in order to run the accounts on a day to day basis. Apart from this we have four meeting a year for which reports are needed and which you will obviously be required to attend. If you are interested please ring Mary on 841443 or John on 841490.

Churchyard Tidying party. We are hoping to get up a working party over the summer months to tidy up the graves. If you have any spare time and would be happy to volunteer to do some work in the open air in very pleasant surroundings, please contact me on 841490. Whether you are 18 or 80, male or female , we can find a job to suit if you are interesetd.

Jumble Sale 12th September

A Jumble sale will be held at Timberscombe Village Hall on Sat 12th Sept. Doors open 2pm. The proceeds will go to Timberscombe Pre- School. Jumble can be taken to the Hall between 9am and 11am on the day. For collection before the day please telephone 841803 (Timberscombe) or 841217 (Wootton Courtenay).
Good quality clean clothes, Books, CD’s, videos, games and bric-a-brac, cake stall and refreshments available. Entrance 50p to include tea /coffee and biscuits
Any offers of help on the day or cakes for the cake stall will be very gratefully received.

BBQ 12th Sept

TheOrchards Social Club will be holdng a BBQ at the Old Dairy on Sat 12th September at 6.30pm. Numbers are limited so tickets will be required. Call John on 841778 to book.

Bristol Docks trip

On Tuesday 1st September Orchards Social Club will be going on a trip to Bristol Docks. The cost is £6.60 per person. We have a few seats left. If you would like to join us please contact John on 01643 841778 or e mail on goodajo@aol.com

Vintage Brew at the Lion Inn

Live Music at The Lion Inn Timberscombe with "Vintage Brew"
60s/70s night of Rock/Country Rock, including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Eagles and similar music.
Bank Holiday Saturday August 29th from 9.00 pm
Contact numbers:
The Lion Inn 01643 841243
Vintage Brew 01643 706515

http://www.vintagebrew.co.uk/

Timberscombe Show 15th August 2009

Schedules for the show have been delivered to houses in Timberscombe but if you have not received one, they can be obtained from the Post Office.
The classes for photography in this year's Timberscombe Show will be:

1. Winter Wonderland
2. Light and Shade
3. Animal Antics ( with caption )
4. Transport
5. Our village (enlargement )

Classes 1 to 4 should be no larger than 5 x 7 inches including any mount.
Class 5 should be 12 x 8 inches, unmounted.
OSC have kindly donated a challenge shield which will be presented to the best photograph in the show, so get out there with your cameras.

There will also be a new class for eggs for all poulterers in the village.

Classes in other catagories remain largely the same as last year so gardeners, chefs, artists and wine makers should all get busy.

Garden Party at Slade farm, Timberscombe 25th July at 2.30pm

Mr and Mrs Roberts have kindly invited us to hold our annual cream tea event at Slade Farm. Many of you might wonder where Slade Farm is, but if you follow the road to Wheddon Cross and turn off at the Oaktrow Farm turning just before Sully Corner, it is about a mile up, at the end of the drive. It will be well signposted on the day.
The venue supports wonderful mature gardens and extensive views. Mr and Mrs Roberts have designed and cultivated these gardens from scratch over the time that they have been resident at Slade Farm and the result is a wonderful mix of shrubs and garden plants. There will be a number of stalls for the purchase of plants , cakes, etc. and teas will be served in the garden.
For those villagers without transport, we hope to be running a car service from the square on the day. Full details of this will be posted later.

Tesco vouchers

Help Timberscombe First School by dropping your TESCO vouchers in to Dennis at Timberscombe Post Office.

Yoga Classes starting 30th June 2009

St Petrock's News

Forthcoming church events:
5th June - West Country Quiz
25th July - Garden Party at Slade Farm. Cream Teas and open garden.
24th October - Barn Dance

Shared Church Services

St Petrock's C of E and Timberscombe Methodist Church will be participating in shared sevices. These will take place on 12th and 19th July, the first being held in the Chapel at 6pm led by Revd Lee and the second at St Petrock's at 11am led by Revd Andrew. Harvest Festival and Harvest Supper will also be shared on 20th September.

Bingo Monday 13th July

Bingo at Timberscombe Village Hall.

Doors open 7pm eyes down 7.30pm.

Entrance with cash flyer ticket 50p

Jazz Night

Jazz by the Avill river Saturday 4th July
Come and listen to the Tone Valley Jazz Band
at Wanneroo farm, Timberscombe
BBQ and bar available.
Bring your own seating. Ample free parking. Entry from 6.00pm.
Band playing 6.30 - 9.00pm
Entrance - £6 under 12 free
Tickets from Timberscombe Post Office or call 01643 841803

Any Somerset resident with the slightest interest in Jazz will probably have heard of The Tone Valley Jazz Band. This is hardly surprising as the band has been together for 50 years, performing at countless locations throughout the South - West. Jazz enthusiasts may well have enjoyed many of their highly entertaining concerts.The band was formed in 1959 by a group of musicians who lived in the area of the Tone Valley around Taunton. Their music has always been aimed at the general public, with easy to listen to melodies known by everyone. This accounts for the group’s longstanding popularity.People in the Minehead area will have another opportunity to enjoy the band’s unique style on Sat 4th July when they perform in the beautiful setting of Wanneroo Farm, Timberscombe ( on the A396). Gates are open from 6pm. Refreshments and bar will be available. If wet the event will be held in the new stable block. Members featured in the photograph are :- Denny Blackmore (trumpet), Tony Sayer ( saxes), Terry Williams (trombone), Dave Stratford ( bass), Keith Hall ( guitar and bango), Andy Mayes ( drums).

West Country Quiz in aid of St Petrock's Church

Tickets from the Post Office

Coffee Evening Thursday 18th June

At Timberscombe Village Hall 6pm to 7.30pm

Proceeds to the Methodist Church and the Leprosy Mission

Fete / Hill Fort Open day

Jumble Sale 30th May

Timberscombe Village Hall. Doors open 2.30pm
Good quality clean clothes, books, CD’s, videos, games and
bric-a-brac, cake stall and refreshments available. Entrance 50p to include tea /coffee and biscuits.
Jumble can be delivered to the Hall between 10.00 and 12 noon
or phone 841471 or 841803.

Orchards Social Club events

13th June - Fete ( see advert )
7th June - Breakfast in Village Hall 9-11am
27th June - Supper in the Village Hall (must be booked)
5th June - Outing to Blackdown Nursery Garden Centre.

For further information or to book phone John on 01643 841778.

Cowbridge sawmill

Orchards Fete

Last Monday27th April we held another meeting with regards to our Fete/Carnival, and once again it was very succesful . We now have our senior Carnival Queen. As we have decided to do things a little diffently , we are now looking for two young male attendants for our Carnival Queen. IF THERE ARE TWO YOUNG MEN BETWEEN 18 AND 28 WHO COULD DO THE HONORS WE WOULD BE MOST GRATEFUL . IT COULD BE YOUR SON, GRANDSON NEPHEW , COUSIN. Please get intouch with me 01643 841778
Many Thanks John Goodall

Timberscombe PCC Annual Meeting - 22nd April

This meeting will be held in St Petrock's Church at 7pm. The first part of the meeting is for the election of the churchwarden and all parishioners can participate and vote on this. Candidates' names need to be submitted prior to the meeting to the parish priest, Revd Lee Brant.
The second part of the meeting will be for the election of the officers of the Parochial Church Council and those on the church electorial role are able to select and vote on this. For all those interested, this is a chance for you to put your point across on the running of your local church. Views and support will both be welcome.

Orchards Social Club events

We are holding our usual breakfasts on Sunday 19th April and Sunday 3rd May in the Village Hall between 9am and 11am, at a cost of £3.50 per head.
For further information contact John on 01643 841778.

Bell Ringers Wanted

There are now a number of new volunteers under training to ring the St Petrock's Church bells. If you missed last month's appeal, it is never too late to join this group. Contact Mary on 841443
or John on 841490

Help raise money for The Meningitis Trust

Toddle Waddle
Sponsored walk for under 5s to promote awareness of meningitis and to raise money for

The Meningitis Trust
Wednesday 22nd April 2009
11am start from Tony Brooke Carpets & Flooring, Brook Street, Timberscombe

Colouring competition
Hat, sticker, balloon and certificate for every waddler!

Sponsor forms/info packs are available from Tony Brooke Carpets & Flooring

For further information, please contact Jo Brooke Tel: 01643 841401 or email: tonyandjo@hotmail.co.uk
www.meningitis-trust.org

Timberscombe Sustainable Energy Plan

Duck Race and Cream Tea

Orchards Social Club Events

OSC will be arranging the following trips. If you are interested in joining them contact John on 01643 841778:

27th March - Blossom Trail Evesham
15th May - Boat trip on the River Exe
5th June - Blackdown Garden Centre

Rough Justice Concert

Friends of Cutcombe and Timberscombe School invite you to
Our Fundraising event with
ROUGH JUSTICE
At the Moorland Hall, Wheddon Cross
On the 9th May 2009 from 7.30pm to late
Tickets @ £10 per person including a hot meal and sweet.
All under 18’s will need to be accompanied by an Adult (License applied for)
To order tickets ring Anita 01643 851229 or email anita@hoefarm.co.uk
Payments in advance please

Orchards Social Club events

We will be holding our usual monthly breakfast on 3rd May between 9 and 11am and our supper on 23rd May at 6.30pm. Both these events cost £3.50 per head. Supper must be pre-booked. Call John on 01643 841778 for further info or to book.

Neighbourhood Watch Notice from the Police

There has been an increasing number of thefts from sheds, garages, outbuildings and stables in the Minehead area. Most of these offences have taken place overnight, many premises entered have had locks broken or removed but some were through insecure doors. Items stolen vary from garden and power tools through to horse tack and quad bikes. Police staff are investigating these matters but are keen to hear from anyone that may have information regarding such matters. Please remember to report any suspicious activity direct to the police whenever it is noticed. It may also be a pertinent time to check the security on such property - make sure that locks (and alarms if used) are in good working order and consider whether additional security is needed.

Easter Bonnet Competition 11th April 2009

O.S.C. will be holding an Easter Bonnet Competition on Sat 11th April at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to enter. Classes will be :
Children
Ladies
Gents.
There will be a prize for the best in each class and a gift for every child who enters.
Tea, Coffee, Hot Cross Buns, Easter Biscuits and Simnel Cake will be on sale.

Bingo 23rd March

Table Top Sale 14th March

Breakfast 8th March

Orchards Social Club events

On Sunday 8th March we will be serving breakfast between 9 and 11 am in the Village Hall. There will also be a supper on 21st March at 6.30pm. Both these events cost £3.50 . Supper must be booked.
We will be holding a pre-Easter bingo on Monday 23rd March. doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7pm.
Our Easter Bonnet competition is on 11th April in the Village Hall at 2pm. We are looking forward to some amazing creations!
For booking and other information phone 01643 841778. of email goodajo@aol.com

Methodist Church 173rd Anniversary

Sunday 15th March at 3pm.
Songs of praise led by Rev Andrew Vidamour.
A welcome to all. Refreshments after the service.

St Petrock's News

Service times on the 4th Sunday of the month have been changed to 9.30am. This service will normally be Morning Prayer unless otherwise advertised. The services on the first 3 Sundays will remain at 11am and will be Holy Communion if a priest is available otherwise a reader will take Morning Prayer. It has been decided to drop Matins at present. The "said" service will take place on the first Sunday unless otherwise advertised.

Quiz Night Friday 27th March

Quiz Night
Friday 27th March.
7.00 for 7.30pm quiz
Timberscombe Village Hall
£6.50 to include meal and glass of wine.
Tickets from The Post Office or any Committee member.
Teams of up to 6 people.
Come as a team or join up with others on the night.
Bar and Raffle.
This event is always sold out so buy now to avoid disappointment

Male Voice Choir 27th February

Orchards Social Club Fete

Last year we held a very succesful fete but this year we hope to be a little more adventurous by adding a carnival theme to it. Exmoor National park are already on board and are preparing to use the hill fort for a Roman re-enactment. They will also be bringing Clicket to the forefront for what should be a very enjoyable day.
Those of you who have lived in Timberscombe for many years will remember that Timberscombe used to hold a carnival. This tradition has been lost but there is no reason why we can't bring it back if the people of Timberscombe and the surrounding area want to. I would like people of like minds and people who run their own businesses to meet up to discuss this further. If you are interested please contact me , John, on 01643 841778 or e mail on goodajo@aol.com as soon as possible so that I can arrange a meeting. Please give it some thought and let Timberscombe enjoy some of the past traditions once again. I know we can do it. Please note, I am not asking for financial help just a little of your time.
Regards and take care, John Goodall

Valentine's Day meal

Sat 14th Feb at Timberscombe Village Hall 6.30pm
Menu : Love in the Mist ( Creamy vegetable soup)
Lover's Experience ( Pork in apple and cider sauce with duchess potatoes and fresh vegetables.)
Fly into the Night ( Coffee and Mandarin Gateau)
Glass of beer or wine.
Tickets £5 must be booked on 01643 841778

Women's World Day of Prayer service

This interdenominational service will be held at Timberscombe Methodist Church on Friday 6th March - 10.30 -11.30am.
The speaker will be Mrs Olive Selman of Porlock.
Tea/Coffee to follow the service.
All welcome

Orchards Social Club events

This month our breakfast will be on 8th February at the usual price of £5.00. It will be held in the Village Hall between 9 and 11am.
The supper has been changed to Valentine's Day - 14th Feb at 6.30pm. The cost will be £3.50 and you must book for this.
On Shrove Tuesday, 24th February, you are invited to Pancake Races in the Village Hall at 2.30pm. We hope that many of you will come and join the fun. Pancakes are provided!
For bookings or further information please contact john on 01643 841778, M 07787 313775 or email goodajo@aol.com

Minehead Male Voice Choir 27th February

Once again we welcome Minehead Male Voice Choir to St Petrock's Church for one of their delightful concerts. Do come along and enjoy an evening of music and stay for a while at the end for a chat over a glass of wine and nibbles. We don't sell tickets for this occasion; just come! You will be most welcome.

Supper 24th January

Parish Lengthsman

Applications are invited for the post of Parish Lengthsman .
28hours per week , 4 days. Annual contract.
The successful applicant will be expected to complete a range of support work including minor maintenance, repairs, improvements to amenities and paths, litter/weed clearance.
Further details are available from The Clerk, Dulverton Town Council, PO Box 8, Dulverton. TA22 9YD

Playgroup rated GOOD by OFSTED

Timberscombe Turtles Pre-School has been officially rated as “good” following a recent OFSTED inspection. The Playgroup operates from Timberscombe Village Hall and also makes good use of the playground and swimming pool of the adjacent Timberscombe First School, also rated “good” by OFSTED. The links between the First School and the Playgroup are very strong, enabling children to transfer smoothly and naturally at the appropriate time.
A new committee took over the management of the playgroup in January and a new supervisor was appointed in February. The report acknowledged the quality of management and teaching, stating that, “the group as a whole are totally committed to improving the outcome for children and have a clear vision of how this will be achieved.”
The full OFSTED report is available at the setting and on line at http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/
At present the Playschool is open on Monday and Friday mornings 9-12 but additional sessions would be available to meet demand. If you have a child between the age of 2-4 years, you are very welcome to come along to see the group “in action”. You may arrange a visit by telephoning the secretary, Charmain Dascombe on 01643 841670.

Safer Roads

We need your help to make the A396 through Timberscombe a safer road to cross. Volunteers are needed to make this happen. Contact John on 01643 841778 or e- mail at goodajo@aol.com for futher details.

May Dunkery Tiding