Bingo Monday 13th July

Bingo at Timberscombe Village Hall.

Doors open 7pm eyes down 7.30pm.

Entrance with cash flyer ticket 50p

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.

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).

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.

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

Clerk to the Parish Council

Applications are invited for the post of Clerk to Timberscombe Parish council.
4 Hours per week at Local Government pay scales.
For further details contact the Clerk on 01643 705326.
Closing date for applications 6th Feb 2009.

St Petrock's Cheese and Wine 31st January 2009

St Petrock's is kicking off its 2009 social calendar with a Cheese and Wine evening with a speaker, David Humphries, who is highly involved in the training of Rescue dogs. He is a member of the Exmoor and Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team. His dogs will be in attendance, so for any of you that walk the moors, this could be a good opportunity to come along too get to know these chaps really well!
Timberscombe Village Hall at 7pm

Orchards Social Club events

On Sunday 11th January OSC will be holding their monthly breakfast between 9 and 11am at the Village Hall. 2 eggs, 2 sausages, 2 bacon, mushrooms, black pudding, potatoes, toast, fruit juice, tea and coffee all for £3.50. Everyone is invited. To book call John on 01643 841778.

The monthly supper will be on 24th January at 6.30pm. Booking for this is essential.

Wednesday lunches continue every Wednesday, Booking essential.

Waste Collections

Green waste collections will be suspended between 22nd December 2008 and 4th January 2009. Collections will return to normal after this period.

As the day for waste collections is Wednesday , there is no change to collection days over the Christmas and New Year weeks.

St Petrock's News

Christmas Services : 11th December - School Nativity 6pm
21st December - Carol service 4.00pm
24th December - Midnight Mass 11.30pm
28th December - Benefice Holy Communion 10.00am

This month has seen a plethora of coffee mornings at Timberscombe and they are always a welcoming social occasion especially in these dark, rainy winter months. Timberscombe folk seem to turn out well for these, for a chat with a neighbour or a new friend. Joyce Smith's coffee morning on 8th November in aid of St Petrock's was one of the first, with many new villagers attending, making new friends and picking up information on village life. The home made biscuits offered on this occasion were delicious and to Joyce and her helpers we say thank you for a very successful morning that rasied £328.80 for church funds. Of course this would not be possible without the generous donatons of raffle prizes, cakes ,etc. Thank you all very much.

Christmas Lunches

Orchards Social Club will be cooking Christmas Lunches again this year on the 17th and 25th of December at 1pm in the Village Hall. A choice of menus are displayed on the Hall noticeboard. All lunches must be booked by contacting John on 01643 841778 or emailing on goodajo@aol.com by 29th November.

School Christmas Fayre - 4th December, 3pm

Friends of Timberscombe School will be holding their Christmas Fayre at Timberscombe Village Hall. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie, included in the entrance fee of £1 for adults. Children's entrance is 20p and includes a drink and a mince pie or biscuit. Tea and coffee will also be served while you browse the School Gift stall, Toy and Cake stalls, Lucky Dip and Face Painting. There will be a Grand Draw and a Children's Draw. You can also visit our magical grotto where a special guest will be making a flying visit.

Bingo- Postponed until 12th December

Pre Christmas Priz Bingo.

Meat,Wins,Spirits,Choolates,Biscuits.

At Timberscombe Village Hall

Friday 12th December

Doors open6.30pm. Eyes down 7pm.

Licenced Bar, Raffle and Tombola

Proceeds to the Orchard Social Club

Monarch Media Photographic Exhibition

Photographic Exhibition
At Timberscombe Village Hall
Saturday 6th December 2008
from 3pm
Free Entry!

Hunting Video Film Show
& Hot Supper
At Timberscombe Village Hall
Saturday 6th December 2008
from 7.30pm
Tickets £10 (bring your own drink)
(01643) 841196
Proceeds to Cancer Research
& The Quantock Staghounds

Quiz Night - Friday 28th November - Sold out again!

Quiz Night
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.

Orchards Social Club events

In addition to the Coffee Morning on Saturday 15th November the Orchards Social Club will also be hosting a supper at Timberscombe Village Hall.
Fish and Chips , Chicken and Chips, or Ham, Egg and Chips all garnished with Salad.
Tea or Coffee. Price £3.50. As these suppers have become very popular it is advisable to book your table.
Please phone 01643 841778 or 077787313775.

Orchards Social Club

Coffee Morning

New Fitness Class

Now on every Tuesday 9am-10am. At Timberscombe Village Hall.
£3.20 per session (pay as you go). Flexibility and aerobic work . Suitable for all ages and abilities. Just come along and give it a try. Further details from Jayne or Mandy at West Somerset Sports Centre on 01643 708815.

Thanks from the Pre-School

The Timberscombe Pre-School would like to thank everyone who helped with their Jumble Sale on 4th October. A total of £580 was raised; an excellent effort.

St Petrock's Coffee Morning - 8th Nov

8th November will see Joyce Smith host one of her very popular Coffee Mornings in aid of St Petrock's at Timberscombe Village Hall. Do come along and meet up with friends old and new and have a coffee or tea with homemade biscuits. Stalls will include cakes and produce, bric-a-brac, books and jewellery and, as usual there will be a raffle.

Thanks for your support !

The Macmillan Cancer Coffee Morning on 27th September raised £420. Thank you everyone and thank you to all the helpers. Maureen Walters.


The return of the Men of Morchard at Timberscombe Village Hall ensured a packed house. Tickets had been flying off the shelf all week and this group did not disappoint. Everyone had a hilarious time. The supper of sausage and mash seemed to go down a treat and we would like to thank all our helpers and supporters of this event.

Timberscombe's Harvest Festival coincided with one of the first services that our new supporting priest, the Reverend Michael Allso, led. Over fifty churchgoers sang the traditional Harvest hymns before repairing to theVillage Hall for their traditional Harvest Supper. Again, thank you to all those who attended, all those who donated food and produce and many thanks to all those who helped. St Petrock's Church.

Men of Morchard- Now sold out!

Orchards Social Club events

On the 5th October OSC will be holding their monthly breakfast between 9 and 11am at the Village Hall. Everyone is invited. The cost is £3.50 per head.
To book call John on 01643 841778.
Wednesday lunches continue every Wednesday

Barn Dance

September 6th saw the return of Tony Takle with his barn dance group, The Village Minstrels, at the Village Hall. It was a great evening enjoyed by all age groups from 8 to mid 80's. There was much hilarity as the 70 or so people danced to the old favourites of Strip the Willow and the Gay Gordons amonst others. We would like to thank everybody who got into the spirit of the night and supported St Petrock's Church.

Neighbourhood Watch Coffee Morning

A FREE coffee and cake morning will be held at Timberscombe Village Hall on Saturday 11th October at 11.00am, this is to give residents an opportunity to come along and meet with the Neighbourhood Policing Team and the Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators.
We are lucky enough to live in a low crime area, but it is still important that we come together as a community to discuss any issues or concerns that may affect the quality of our lives.

Harvest Festival 5th October

This will be the first service by the Reverend Michael Allso in this benefice. Let's show him the support he deserves. Everyone welcome

Jumble Sale 4th October

A Jumble Sale to raise much needed funds for the Timberscombe Pre-School will be held in the Village Hall on Saturday 4th October at 2.30pm.
We have lots of good quality nearly new clean clothes, Books, CD’s, videos, games and bric-a-brac, cake stall and refreshments available.
Entrance 50p includes Tea/Coffee and biscuit.
Please save any suitable items you may have. These may be brought to the Hall on the morning of the sale. Any offers of help on the day will be gratefully accepted as we are a small organisation!

Harvest Festival 21st September

The Methodist church will be holding their Harvest Festival in the church on 21st September. The preacher will be Glynn Court.
Everyone is welcombe

MacMillan Coffee Morning

A Coffee Morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support will take place on Saturday 27th September in the Village Hall from 10.30am to 12 noon. There will be a cake stall and a raffle. Everyone welcome. Hostess Maureen Walters

Orchards Social Club events

The Orchard Social Club will be holding a breakfast on Saturday 7th September from 9-11am ( to fortify you after the Barn Dance) . The next supper will be on 20th September at 6.30pm. All events are held in the Village Hall. Supper must be booked and it would be helpful if you could book for breakfast as well. For more information or to book, please contact John on 01643 841778.

Timberscombe Show results

Timberscombe Village Hall looked extremely colourful with the entries for Timberscombe Show on Saturday, 16th August. Numbers were rather depleted for the produce sections, down to the difficult summer, but numbers held up in other sections with over 80 entries in the photographic classes and an excellent number of children’s entries, thanks to the efforts of Timberscombe School.

It was very good to see a number of new entrants to the show. Hopefully this will help the event thrive in the future. I should like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped, whether by collecting tables, preparing the hall, serving refreshments, stewarding or clearing up afterwards. It made what could be a heavy chore into a pleasure.

Judges for the day were: Produce - Mr Sid Dunscombe; Flower Arrangements – Mrs Sue Coleman; Cookery – Mrs Jaqui Wenham; Wine – Mrs Kathy Moon; Handicrafts – Mrs Margaret Wenham and Photographs – Mr. Norman Stanley.

Trophy winners were as follows:
Best in Show – Mrs S. Scott; Runner-up Best in Show – E. Smith; Best Fruit and Vegetables – . E. Smith; Best Cut Flowers – G.Trott; Best Pot Plant – Mrs S. Cole; Best Flower Arrangement – Mrs M. Waters; Best Cookery – Mrs A. Rush; Best Wine – Mrs A. Cook; Best Handicraft – Mrs S. Scott; Best Photograph – Julie Hood; Best Child’s Exhibit – Heidi Prole; Runner-up Best Child’s Exhibit - Zoe Heard; Most points in all sections – J. Gratton.

Certificates for most points in sections went to J. Gratton for Fruit & Vegetables; G. Trott for Cut Flowers; Mrs M. Holcombe for Pot Plants; Mrs M. Waters for Flower Arrangements; Miss S. Ridd for Cookery; Mrs A. Cook for Wine; Mrs V. Hammond for Handicrafts; Julie Hood for Photography; Zoe Heard for Children, aged 5-9 and Katie Heard for Children, 10 – 16.

For full list of results click here:

http://www.communigate.co.uk/twc/timberscombecom/page2.phtml

Wendy Cook

Tickets on sale now from the Post Office, Jenny Gratton 841490 or Mary Holcombe 841443

Dog Fouling - Message from the Police

It has come to our attention from the local community that people are allowing their dogs to foul in areas which are regularly used by other pedestrians.
We would like to take this opportunity to politely remind everyone that it is an offence not to clear up after your dog.
If you have any queries or wish to contact us please do so.
WPC 564 Clare Adams and PCSO 7058 Sue Hurley.
Safer Stronger Neighbourhood Team
Telephone 0845 456 7000

Jazz Evening 26th July

Once again a thoroughly enjoyable evening of Jazz was presented in the beautiful setting of Wanneroo by kind permission of the owners, Ian and Lucy.
The event was organised jointly by St Petrock's Church and the Village Hall and we are most grateful to Ian and Lucy for giving most generously of their time and effort to enable this event to take place.
The Tone Valley Jazz Band gave its usual excellent performance, ably assisted by Jo Cadman - an up and coming local singer!
The fine sunny evening enhanced the occasion, which was attended by an audience of around two hundred. A sum of nearly £1,400 was raised, which has been shared between the Church and the Village Hall.
Special thanks to everyone who kindly made the superb refreshments and the workforce who set up and dismantled the tents.

Timberscombe Methodist Church

On behalf of the Methodist Church, I would like to thank most sincerely everyone who supported in many ways our coffee evening on 19th June. The sum of £172 raised will be divided between the Leprosy Mission and the Chapel.
Well done Friends; E. Holmes

Dunkery Tidings - Aug 2008

Orchards Social Club events

This month we will be holding our usual Sunday breakfast on Sunday 3rd August between 9am and 11am.
On Saturday 30th August we shall be holding our Supper. Booking is essential for the supper, but it would be helpful if you could also book for the breakfast. In either case or for any more information please contact John on 01643 841778.

Carpet and Flooring Shop opens in Timberscombe....

You may have noticed that Tony and Jo Brooke have recently opened Tony Brooke Carpets & Flooring in Brook Street, Timberscombe.
Jo (nee Fewlass ) was born and brought up in the village, and is now happily married to Tony and they have a little girl called Ella. Tony has been a carpet fitter since leaving school over 24 years ago – and knows all you need to know about flooring! The shop is a small family-run business offering a wide range of flooring – carpet, vinyl, laminate, tiles, rugs, mats, seagrass, astro-turf and safety flooring - you name it - they can get it! As well as the shop, Tony also offers a home-choose service - he’ll come along, measure-up for you and show you a range of sample books - all in the comfort of your own home. Tony also does repairs, re-adaptions and re-stretches too.
If you’ve got an old carpet, or have just bought a new one - no problem, Tony will fit it for you. Help support your local businesses – give Tony and Jo a ring on 01643 841401

Don't forget the Timberscombe Show

Only a few weeks to go to 16th August! Classes include vegetables, fruit and flowers, cookery , wine, handicrafts, floral art, photographs and children's classes (age groups 5-9 and 10-16 years). Schedules will be dropping through your doors soon and extra entry forms will be avaiable at Timberscombe Post Office. Enquirys to Wendy Cook tel: 841471

Dunkery Tidings - July

NEW to this site

The minutes and agendas of Parish Council meetings are now available to view by clicking on the Parish Council link in the grey Box.
Are you bothered by dog fouling or barking? Report this directly to the Council Dog Warden by clicking on "Dog fouling or barking" in the grey box under Government Web Sites.

Orchard Social club Fete

On July 19th we shall be holding a grand Fete with something for all ages.The Fete will be opened by Minehead's deputy Mayor at 1pm. Attractions include; Stevie the Clown (handing sweets out to the children). Country dancing by the children from Timberscombe Village School. An Arts and craft competition by the children from the school and play school and any other children who wish to enter. This will be judged by Mr Paul Lamb from Somerset Council. A Dog fancy dress competition ( so let's see your dogs all dressed up). This will be judged by Barbara Mullan from Magna West Somerset. There will be a balloon race. Great entertainment by Danny and the Dragons. A Grand raffle, A Tombola , BBQ, Cream Teas, Cake stall, and of cause last but not least Timberscombe favourite DORA THE DONKEY. There will be lots of other stalls of different kinds. If you would like to book a stall please telephone me on the number below. Our fete this year will take place in The Village Hall, School playground and the School Field. I would like to give Mr Capel (the school Head Master) a big thank you for his help in letting us use the School for our event, also the Villge Hall Committee. If you would Like any futher information or to book a stall please telephone John on 01643 841778. It would be really good to see as many of you as possible, I have booked the Weather for us.

Timberscome Turtles cream Tea

A big thank you to everyone who helped by making scones, jam, etc., serving on a stall, working in the kitchen or setting up the hall. Thank you also to those of you who came along on the day. More than sixty teas were purchased and your support made the event a success. We raised the sum of £245; a valuable contribution towards running costs. We hope you enjoyed your afternoon.

Minehead Swimming Pool

If you are concerned about the closure of the Minehead Swimming Pool you can sign up to the Downing Street petition which calls for the pool to be saved by clicking on http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Aquasplash/#detail

Neighbourhood Watch Notice

Officers would like to warn you of a spate of walk-in burglaries that have taken place across the district.The burglaries are occurring overnight and access is being gained through insecure windows and doors. Unfortunately with the warmer weather upon us more people have left windows and doors insecure - giving an open invitation to those with criminal intent.Please ensure that doors and windows are closed and secure whenever possible. This is most important at night and when you go out - but also remember to keep the house secure if you are out in the garden, popping to the letter box or round to a neighbour.Please also note that there is a continuing trend for thefts from sheds, garages and outbuildings. Again members are reminded to ensure such property is kept secure.Crime Reduction leaflets on these matters are available from your local police station.If you have information about any crime, phone the police on 0845 456 7000 or you can call anonymously to the independent charity CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111

Strawberry and Cream Tea Sat. 21st June.

Strawberry and Cream Tea, Cakes and Scones. In the garden of The Knapp, Church Street, Timberscombe 3pm to 5pm. Cake Stall, Plant Stall, Raffle, etc..
Entrance £2.50 to include Strawberry Tea. Free Car Park.
Any donations of plants would be much appreciated.
In aid of St Petrock's Church.

Orchards Social Club events

14th June monthly supper at the Village Hall at 6.30pm. Fish and chips or ham/cheese ploughmans for £3.50. Followed by a friendly game of Bingo. Everyone welcome. Booking is essential please call John on 01643 841778
The venue for our fortnightly Whist Drive has now changed to the Village Hall. The next date is 16th June. New members are always welcome, just come along.
19th July Fete. Details to follow. Ring John if you would like to book a table.

Timberscombe School Dog Show and Fete Saturday 28th June

Maypole Dancing starts at 10.30am.
Dog Show from 11am with rosettes and pet prizes.
Cream Tea, Cakes and Raffle.

Jumble Sale

A big thank you to all the helpers, providers of jumble and customers who supported the Jumble Sale. It was made so much easier by having lots of willing hands and the profit made was £345. This will help finance the Timberscombe Show on 16th August.

Coffee Evening Thursday 19th June

6pm to 8pm at Timberscombe Village Hall. Proceeds to the Methodist Church Funds and the Leprosy Mission

Pre-School Book Quiz

Timberscombe Turtles Pre-School wishes to thank everyone who supported their recent “Book Quiz”. All correct answer sheets were placed in a draw and the winner was T. Vellacott. Unfortunately no contact details were provided, so the prize has yet to be claimed. Please telephone 01643 841803 if you can help trace T. Vellacott.

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.

Duck Race and Cream Tea

4.00pm Cream Tea in the Village Hall. Whole tea £1.50 / half size 75p.
Raffle, Cake Stall, Plant Stall, etc..
5.30pm Duck Race at the river.
Enjoy a cream tea in the Village Hall. Then wander down to the river for the Duck Race, or if you prefer, just have another scone! Please come along and support your local School and Pre-School.

£201 raised for Diabetes UK

Vivien Hammond would like to thank everyone who sponsored her walk of 9.5 miles from Minehead to Porlock Weir in aid of Diabetes UK. She raised a toal of £201 for the charity.