After a couple of false starts, Winsford cricketers hope to get their playing season underway today as, weather and player numbers permitting, they look to entertain Cutcombe.

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The match starts at 2:00pm at the Recreation Field and all are welcome. Bring your own refreshement.

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​Sunday Motoring Section

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These are this week's proposed local road closures and other significant works affecting main routes to Minehead, Tiverton, Taunton and South Molton:​

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The top road from Raleghs Cross to Taunton is closed at the Bishops Lydeard end for work on the railway bridge from Monday, between the hours of 9:30am and 3:30pm.  The work is scheduled for 5 days, but the contractor hopes it will finish before then.

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Stone Lane near Coppleham is also closed from 7am to 7pm from Wednesday for resurfacing.

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This week:​​​

• All week B3224 Raleighs Cross to Taunton road at junction with A358, 9:30am-3:30pm bridge maintenance

• From Wednesday upto May 29th Stone Lane 7:00am-7:00pm, pre-surface dressing

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In coming weeks:​​​​​

• June 2nd A396 Timberscombe 9:30am-3:00pm, Wessex Water reinstatement works.

• June 2nd-5th Withypool-N Molton road various spots, patching

• June 15th-19th, North Devon Link road between Tiverton and M5, 8pm-6am overnight, re-tensioning of road restraints

• June 26th Ash Lane, 9:30-3:30, Openreach

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Dunster By Traffic Light website confirms live traffic conditions coming in and out of Minehead

 

Avon & Somerset police publish a weekly list of where their traffic enforcement cameras will be.  It can be viewed here​​​

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Every fancied keeping bees?  Its a very rewarding and enjoyable pastime, and you can find out more by going to a Beekeeping talk given by Loraine Stevens in the Parish Rooms, Rosemary Lane, Dulverton  on Sunday at 2:00pm.

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Loraine is a beekeeper with over 50 years worth of experience, and the talk is free (donations to the Parish Rooms Trust and Brushford Church are welcome).

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Next weekend the Golden Horseshoe Ride returns for its 60th year.

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This year there are multiple events ranging from the two day,100 mile Golden Horseshoe Class to a 10 mile Pleasure Ride. All entries have to be in by Monday

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The event takes place over the weekend of the 23rd and 24th at the Exford Showground, just off the B3223 [What3Words ///bulb.takeovers.cheesy]​

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For full details visit their website here

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​The Winn Club trip on Thursday is to the Benedictine monastery at Buckfast Abbey

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Visitors have the opportunity to see the historic Abbey Church, see a visual exhibition of the Benedictine way of life from origins to the present day, and walk the beautiful gardens, plus there is a gift shop and restaurant.

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Entry to the church and gardens is free and there is a £2 charge for the exhibition centre.

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The bus leaves Winsford at 9:30.  To book yourself on it call Sue Hayes on 01643 851372 

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A reminder that the Simonsbath festival is in full swing until the end of the month.

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A complete list of events can be found here

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