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The first roadworks of the New Year have started, with some, already completed, having been removed from the list below. A section of the B3222 Brushford-Exbridge Road is closed for 24 hours a day until March.

 

These are the proposed early 2026 local closures and other significant roadworks affecting main routes to Minehead, Tiverton, Taunton and South Molton:

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• Jan 5th-Mar 6th, B3222 Brushford to Exbridge, 24 hours a day, drainage works

• Feb 9th for upto 3 weeks, Cutcombe Hill, closures overnight, traffic lights at other times, structural earthworks

• Feb 16th-20th, Lady Street, Dulverton, National Grid

• March 2nd-13th, Withypool Cross to New Bridge drainage works

• March 17th , A396 Timberscombe overnight 6:30pm-6:00am, Wessex Water

• March 18th-21st, A396 south of Dulverton turn, overnight, 7:00pm-5:00am, surface dressing

• March 19th-26th B3224 various spots between Summerway and Beluah Chapel,  overnight 7:00pm-5:00am, surface dressing

• March 23rd-24th, Dunkery Rd & Exford Rd, Wheddon Cross, 9:30am-3:30pm, Openreach

• March 31st-April 2nd (One day), Quarme Lane, 7am-7pm, surface dressing

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*** Temporary (until April) traffic lights (for works to replace the original lights) where Dunster meets the A39, continue to cause long delays especially during rush hour. Would advise seeking an alternative route or at least avoid rush hour if you can.

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*** Recent storms and heavy rain have led to much damage, trees down, and significant flooding in many areas of the south west. Check your routes and be careful when travelling.

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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 100 Club Winners for January 2026 have been drawn. See them here

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The village chess competition is well underway after the Christmas break.

The points and positions after the first two games are:

Ian 3, Nigel 3, Paul 3, Steve 2

With a 3 way tie for the lead, the February results will be all important.  

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Snowdrop Valley is open through to February 22nd. Found on Exmoor near Wheddon Cross, details can be found here

Just type in 'Snowdrop Valley 2026' in the search bar.​

Or you can find more detailed information on the link below:

https://www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdrop-valley

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Parish Council Meeting last Monday included, co-opt new Councillor, update re: Yellowcombe Leat, discuss the car park reconstruction, and agree the precept request for 2026-2027. The minutes of the meeting can be seen here, once available.

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Tarr Farm Inn is closed until Friday 13th February at 3pm for their annual break

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The Royal Oak & Oak shop in Winsford, and the Copper Kettle in Dulverton, thanked their staff with a fantastic late afternoon buffet and drinks in the Royal Oak on Sunday. The Royal Oak and Copper Kettle will now be closed from Sunday 1st February until Tuesday 17th February, for their annual winter break. The Oak Shop is open as normal.

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Valentine's Bingo at the Village Hall on Saturday 7th February starts at 8pm (arrive from 7.30pm) and has excellent prizes, as well as refreshments and a raffle. In aid of Exmoor Young Farmers. Contact Sue Hayes on 01643 851372

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Moor Movies next Tuesday, 10th February, presents OCEAN with David Attenborough. Compelling, captivating, and a visual marvel, it can be seen in the Village Hall at 7.30pm. See more details here 

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Advance notice and some dates for your diary from Sue Hayes as follows:

Saturday 7th February, 7.30pm - Valentine's Bingo

Monday 9th February, 2pm - Craft Club

Thursday 12th February, 2.30pm - Winn Club

Friday 6th March, 12 noon - Lent Lunch

Saturday 7th March, 10.30am - Table Top Sale

Monday 9th March, 2pm - Craft Club

Thursday 12th March, 2.30pm - Winn Club

Saturday 28th March, 7.30pm - Easter Family Bingo

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All in the Village Hall. More information later

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All the photos and even a karaoke video of the New Year's Reggae Reggae Caribbean Party can be found on the new, sparsely populated Village Events 2026 page - if you are brave enough

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As 2025 disappears out of view, why not take 5 minutes to reflect on its past glories by reading the Village Events 2025 page

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​​​- This Week's Diary​ -​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Sat 31st​​

• Snowdrop Valley open - until February 22nd

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Sun 1st Feb​​​

• Put bins out for tomorrow's collection (where applicable)

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Mon 2nd​​

• 9:00am Circuit Training, Village Hall

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Tues 3rd​​​​​​​​​

• 2.30pm Bowls, Village Hall​​

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Wed 4th​​​​​​​​

• 10:30am Coffee Morning, Village Hall 

• 2:00pm Pickleball, Village Hall

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Thurs 5th​​​​​

• 9:00am Core Strength exercises, Village Hall

• 10:30am Art Club, Village Hall

• 6:00pm Table Tennis , Village Hall​​​​

• 6.00pm Benefice Choir practise, St Mary Magdalene's

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Fri 6th

• 7:30pm Dulverton Cinema, Dulverton Town Hall, showing 'Save the Cinema' (Cert 12A). The story of Liz Evans from Carmarthen, Wales, who campaigned to save the Lyric Cinema in 1993

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Sat 7th

• 11:30am Bell Ringing practise
• 7:00pm Valentines Bingo, Village Hall

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The contractors for February 9th's 3 week planned closure of Cutcombe Hill  have had a rethink and any closures will now be from 7pm to 7am overnight alongside traffic light control during the day, in order to minimise disruption for traffic and local events such as Snowdrop Valley (Jan 24th-Feb 22nd)

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The work will install king pin concrete anchors with a supporting concrete beam to ensure the long‑term stability of the road. ​​

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Somerset council will collect whole Christmas trees under 2m tall with garden waste collections. Check your allocated day on their website

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The Children's Hospice South West, pick up of trees in return for a donation has finished. The collection closed with over £1.8 million pounds donated.

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Recycling centres are open as normal

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From Somerset Council:

You can dispose of  a real Christmas tree by recycling it in the garden waste skips at any recycling centres.

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Photos of events that have appeared on this page, and many more, can be found on the latest  Village Events page

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