Winsford Village
in the heart of Exmoor
LATEST Information
Sunday April 28th
Great Poetry Reading Day
Today in the Village
Table Tennis
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April's 100 Club draw was made by Victoria Ryle, and the lucky winners can be seen on the Recreation Association page
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In a real nailbiter, Winsford's cricketers lost on the final ball by just one wicket to Roadwater, in the first match of the season.​
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After winning the toss in a match restricted to 30 overs a side, Winsford reached a respectable if modest 135/6 with main contributions coming from their openers Christopher Turner (36) and Ivo Mcfarlen (21).
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Roadwater were soon in trouble at 57/4, but recovered and just scraped the needed 136/9 off the very last ball of their innings. Winsford's outstanding bowlers were ex captain Dan Bowley who took 5/35 and Andrew Blackmore who gave away a miserly 6 runs for 2 wickets in his seven overs.
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A bench in memory of Bridget and Michael Ryle was unveiled on the Recreation Field by their daughter Victoria who is visiting from Tasmania.
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Victoria told the story of how, having recently bought Jasmine Cottage, Michael expressed his desire to help out in some way to a village cricketer. It was suggested to him that the team "needed a pavilion". Undaunted, Michael set upon applying for available grants and thus the pavilion, the tennis courts, and the Recreation Association were born.
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The Parish Council have published their agenda for Monday's meeting. It can be read here
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The A396 will be closed at Bolham from today for surface dressing. While 5 days have been allocated, the contractors are hoping to get it all done in one day, weather permitting.
The same is true two weeks later on the same stretch - the days between May 9th-13th have been allocated but the contractors hope to have it completed in a day. Thanks to Ann Williams for the information.
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Aficionados of sticks, bells and handkerchiefs will be delighted to hear that we are being visited by two different Morris Dance troupes this Summer.
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Firstly on May 10th, and part of a longer stay at the Royal Oak, the East Suffolk Morris Men (above) who entertained us last year are coming back for another display.
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And on June 13th, the West Somerset Morris Men will be dancing at both Royal Oaks in Withypool and Winsford.
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Lynton & Barnstaple Railway are running a "Postcode Week" meaning if you can prove residence in a TA or EX postcode (utility bill + photo id) you can ride for free this weekend from their Woody Bay station. For full details visit their website here
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This Week's Diary​
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Road Works: ​
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A396 shut at Bolham from April 29th (max 4 days) for surface dressing
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Sun 28th​​​​
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- 4:00pm Table Tennis, Village Hall
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Mon 29th
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9:00am Circuit Training
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7:00pm Parish Council meeting
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Tues 30th​​​​​
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2:30pm Bowls, Village Hall. All welcome
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Wed May 1st
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10:30am Coffee Morning, Village Hall
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3:00pm Pickleball, Village Hall. All welcome
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Thurs 2nd
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7:00am Voting for Police Commissioner, Village Hall
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9:00am Core Strength exercises, Village Hall *CANCELLED*
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Sat 4th​
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11:00am Bell Ringing
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2:00pm Cricket v Crowcombe(a)
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Sun 5th​​​​​​
- 9:00am Xmoor Rox Big Breakfast - Village Hall
- 11:00am Communion, St Mary Magdalene's
- 3:30pm Woodwind Concert, All Saints Dulverton
- 4:00pm Table Tennis, Village Hall
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Avon & Somerset police publish a weekly list of where their traffic enforcement cameras will be. It can be viewed here
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The Exmoor Society have been asked for their opinions on some woodland schemes, two of which are in our neck of the woods - at Withycombe and Upcott. They in turn are keen to hear local comment.
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If you have any comments on either of the schemes, please send them to the chair of the Exmoor Society, kate.osullivan@exmoorsociety.com .
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If you would like higher resolution pictures emailing to you let me know via the form at the bottom of the page or email steve_pickard@hotmail.com
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Winsford Open Gardens
Saturday 6th July 11-4
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Thank you to all those who signed up to open their gardens for St Margaret's Hospice. We will be in touch with you very soon!
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We are now looking for other people who might be willing to help with things on the day! The Village Hall will be used for refreshments and ticket sales, and there will be a plant sale. If you are able to give either time, or donations of cake or plants, we would love to hear from you.
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There will also be some preparatory jobs such as putting up signage, and a little bit of marshalling on the day.
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Please get in touch if you would like to help, or get more information!
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Thank you.
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Claire (01643 851586)
Beccy (07702083525)
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Winsford's Annual Assembly will now be on May 9th, 7:30 in the Village Hall.
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The Recreation Association have published the minutes of their April meeting.
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Amongst items discussed were:
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100 Club subscriptions
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Mowing the Tennis Court field
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Future Events including the postponed Race Night, Skittles and Duck Race, Halloween and the Jersey Boys tribute act
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Bridget Ryle memorial bench for the Recreation Field
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Helicopter landings
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It should be noted that as we are now into April, the Association asks that dogs are not walked on the Recreation Field as preparations are under way to get it ready for the cricket season.
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Dogs are still allowed on the Tennis Court field, although owners are expected to pick up all mess.
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The full minutes can be read on the Recreation Association page
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Our Moorland correspondent suggests caution when out walking with dogs as a couple of adders have been seen and this is quite early for them to be out.
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Whisper it not, and this is not a story we could have run on April 1st for fear of ridicule, but, like it or not,
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Winsford has mobile coverage
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Yes, as long as you have EE as your provider, you may have recently noticed a strong 4G signal on your mobile device. The natural assumption would be that it was coming from the much discussed and delayed mast up Halse Lane, but our Technology Correspondent believes the signal is actually originating from a mast on Quarme Lane.
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But wherever it is coming from, a generation of lost delivery drivers and frustrated hikers will be most grateful.
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Our Baking Correspondent has visited the newly opened Royal Oak Tea Room and reports on the quality of their offerings:
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The Courgette & Avocado cake was sublime! Martin had the crunchy chocolate slice which he describes as "Rich, crunchy & chocolicious!"
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The News Desk, perhaps with less flair, gives a big double Thumbs Up to the Sausage Roll
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The Parish Council is advertising for a contractor to carry out maintenance such as weeding and cutting back around the Village Green and the Winn Brook, two or three times a year.
Contact Mike Hillier on 851603 or Colin Wilkins 851741 if you would like further information.​
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Many photos and stories featured on this page get transferred to the Village Events page where they can be viewed for posterity.
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