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Mozzarella, vine tomatoes, olive oil and balsamic - just one of the very tasty dishes prepared by chef Steve Harding for the Royal Oak's Tapas night

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A pleasant surprise that the roadworks between Exford and Wheddon Cross (at Roundwaters) should be complete by the end of Friday, three weeks ahead of schedule. Winsford residents may notice a sharp reduction in traffic whizzing through the village.

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This is ahead of two imminent road closures reported by our Motoring Correspondent - on Monday the road through Ford, near Wiveliscombe will close for two weeks to allow for bridge repairs, and on Sunday April 28th the A396 through Bolham will close for up to 5 days, to allow surface dressing.

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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,  rather than next week as had been originally planned. 

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The Recreation Association have published the minutes of their April meeting.

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Amongst items discussed were:

  • 100 Club subscriptions

  • Mowing the Tennis Court field

  • Future Events including the postponed Race Night, Skittles and Duck Race, Halloween and the Jersey Boys tribute act

  • Bridget Ryle memorial bench for the Recreation Field

  • 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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A good throng at the Royal Oak listened to twenty or so Cape Cornwall Singers giving a hearty rendition of traditional songs

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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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This Week's Diary​

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Road Works:

  • The Exford-Wheddon Cross road will be closed until the end of the week.  The main diversion is routed via Winsford

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Sun 14th​​​

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Mon 15th​​

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Tues 16th​​​​​

  • 2:30pm Bowls, Village Hall.  All welcome

  • 5:30pm Bell Ringing 

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Wed 17th

  • 10:30am Coffee Morning, Village Hall

  • 3:00pm Pickleball, Village Hall. All welcome

  • 6:30pm Tapas Night, Royal Oak

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Thurs 18th

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Sat 20th

  • 10:00am Voices of Exmoor Open Rehearsal, Dulverton Town Hall

  • 11:30am Bell Ringing

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Sun 21st​​​​

  • 9:30am Communion, St Mary Magdalene's 
  • 2:00pm Jazz with the Mint Julips, Tarr Steps Inn
  • 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 parish council have published their draft minutes for March's meeting.  Amongst items discussed were:

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  • Update on Somerset Councils financial position

  • Exford Road verge repair and the speed monitoring camera

  • The Car Park

  • Storage for the defibrillator

  • The Village Green

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The minutes can be read in full on our Parish Council page 

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If you are interested in the Dunkery Players latest offering and want more information on ordering tickets and menu choices,  please email  Beccy Brown at r.brown117@btinternet.com

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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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The Winsford Recreation Association 100 Club Annual Subscription is due this week. Remember, once paid, it not only helps to support the recreation facilities, including cricket, tennis and events, but also gives you a chance to win on the monthly draw for the next 12 months.

 

For existing members and those who would like to join, the payment of £15 per person can be made  online, please transfer in the first week of APRIL to: NatWest, Account Name: WINSFORD REC ASS,

Account number: 62585975,

Sort Code: 60-14-30,

please use your surname as the reference. 

 

Alternatively, collectors will be calling during the next few weeks in April to say hello and collect your subscription, so please could you have either cash or cheque (made payable to Winsford Recreation Association) ready in an envelope. 

 

If you have any questions or suggestions please call David on (01643) 851539. 

 

Very many thanks for your valuable and continued support.
 

Frazer Lawrence, Chairman.

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The full welcome letter can be viewed here

 

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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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This year's subscriptions for Across Exmoor and Exmoor News are now due.  Your £6 can be paid directly to the Oak Shop.

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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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