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Wednesday May 7th
National Cosmo Day
Today in the village
Coffee morning, Pickleball
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The Parish Council have published the minutes of their April meeting.
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Amongst items discussed were:
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Our bellringers have their work cut out tomorrow. They, and the other Exmoor ringers are ringing around the Benefice to commemorate VE day as follows:
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10am Cutcombe,
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11am Luxborough,
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12 noon Winsford,
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2pm Withypool,
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3pm Hawkridge,
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4pm Exford
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A group of villagers ignored the chill wind and converged on the Village Green to celebrate the 80 year anniversary of VE Day. The gathering had been organised at very short notice by the Recreation Association, and the green and hall decorated with the help of some additional volunteers - thanks to them all. Further photos will appear shortly on our village events page.
The Recreation Association have passed on this message:
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Thank you to everyone who have decorated their homes ahead of VE day & to those who attended the Recreation Association’s (WRA) VE day celebrations yesterday on the Village Green. A fantastic atmosphere with a large number of you attending. Although organised last minute, it was felt by the committee this was an important event that should be recognised.
In case you haven’t seen Winsford Recreation Association’s latest minutes on https://www.winsfordvillage.info/100-club we’ve had a change of trustees. Thanks to David & Jayne Luscott who have done sterling work for the association since April 2021 & who have now stepped down. Welcome to Ian & Ellen Chamberlain & Jo Lawrence who have joined us & who we know will be valuable members of the team.
Unfortunately, we’re a bit late doing the door to door collections for this year’s subscriptions for the WRA 100 club draw. For those of you who don’t know a payment of £15.00 enters you for a draw each month with cash prizes, plus supporting local amenities. For further information please see https://www.winsfordvillage.info/100-club. We hope to start the collections this week. Payment can be made by cash or cheque (made payable to Winsford Recreation Association) to Frazer Lawrence at Weirside, Edbrooke Road, or pay on line to Nat West, Sort Code 60-14-30 Account number 62585975 (please add your name as reference). We won't be making the May draw until all collections have been completed.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supports the WRA which in turn supports the upkeep of the tennis courts, the cricket pavilion, the recreation field and our brilliant cricket team & allows us to put on other functions for ALL in the village to enjoy.
Kind Regards
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WRA committee
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-This Week's Diary​ -​​​​​
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Bank Holiday Mon 5th
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9:00am Circuit Training, Village Hall
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12:00pm VE80 celebrations, Village Green
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Tue 6th
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2:30pm Bowls, Village Hall​​
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Wed 7th​​​
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10:30am Coffee Morning, Village Hall
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3:00pm Pickleball, Village Hall
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Thurs 8th​​​
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9:00am Core Strength exercises, Village Hall
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12:00pm Bellringing
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6:00pm Table Tennis , Village Hall​​​​
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7:00pm Benefice choir practice, St Mary Magdalene's
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Fri 9th​
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1:00pm Hollam House Open Garden, Dulverton. In aid of St Margaret's Hospice.
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Sat 10th​​
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10:30am Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge
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Sun 11th​
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8:00am Exe Valley Triathlon
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10:00am Charity Clay Shoot
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11:00am VE Day Festival, St Mary Magdalene's
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A very good crowd basking in the May sunshine, saw a depleted Winsford's opening match against Over Stowey turn into a rather one sided affair. The visitors, against some inexperienced bowling, reached 243 for 8 in their 40 overs. Winsford mustered just 54 before they were all out.
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One positive note was 13 year old Beatrice How (above with father James), who claimed a wicket, bowled, in just her first over. She also fielded very well, and got a couple of runs.
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Beatrice is part of the Youth Development program at Somerset County Cricket Club ​
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Sunday Motoring Section
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These are this week's proposed local closures as well as other works affecting main routes to Minehead, Tiverton, Taunton and South Molton:
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Fore Street, North Molton Tuesday-Friday, South West Water
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A396 south of the Black Cat busy with cyclists on the Exe Valley Triathalon
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In coming weeks:​​​​
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Cutcombe Hill May 15th-June 2nd (except May 28th) 9:30-3:30, Resurfacing
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Chibbet Hill Exford, Landacre and Sandyway, May 19th-23rd, 9:30-3:30, Openreach
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B3227 Wiveliscombe Rd, (Wivi-Taunton road) June 2nd-6th 19:00-4:00, overnight roadworks,
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B3222 Battleton, June 9th-14th overnight 19:00-4:00​
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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 minutes from last week's Recreation Association meeting have been published.
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Amongst items discussed were:
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An invasion of moles
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A bench in memory of Ollie Davis
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100 Club subscription collection
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Future events including
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Old favourites such as Duck racing, Skittles, Halloween and Father Christmas​
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Music acts
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Treasure Hunt
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Cricket Club pavilion
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Tennis courts
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Changing of the guard as David & Jayne Luscott leave and Ian and Ellen Chamberlain and Jo Lawrence join
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Access points to the tennis court field
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VE Day 80 Celebrations
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The full minutes can be read on the Recreation Association page here
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The schedule of ancillary events have been announced for May 11th's Charity Clay Pigeon shoot (see poster below)
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10:00am Doors open
12:00pm Gundog Scurry
3:00pm Family dog show
5:00pm Auction
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The auction has many fantastic prizes, as you can see on the following list, which will raise a lot of money for the wonderful Children's Hospice South West - and items are being added all the time. If you would like to place a bid but cannot get to the event please call Nicky Martin on 07980 269510
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1. Peg on Beaters Day at Liscombe Shoot – Donated by Oliver Rose
2. Hamper of Goodies – Donated by Nicky Martin
3. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at Tarr Farm Inn – Donated by Hilary Watson
4. PAT Test for a holiday let – Donated by Watson Electrical
5. Horse Clip – Donated by Jenny Lo-Vel
6. Jar of Pickled Onions – Donated by Jo & Colin Watson
7. Babysitter for the night within 8 mile radius of Exford – Donated by Sophie Buckingham
8. Pick Up full of Logs (5 miles of Exford) - Donated by Martin Buckingham
9. Framed Signed Picture by Lionel Edwards - Donated by Johnny Atkins
10. Schooling Lesson – Donated by Jenny Lo-Vel
11. Clay Shoot Lesson & Coaching inc Clays & Cartridges – Donated by Tony Hemming
12. Dinner for Two – Donated by Woods Wine Bar & Restaurant
13. 2x 45mins Flatwork Sessions at waterhouse – Donated by Keith Miller
14. Candle Stag Pins – Donated by Carole King
15. Sunday lunch for Two at The Rest & Be Thankful – Donated by Eric Norman
16. Bake a Cake. 1 cake per week for two months – Donated by Stacey Atkins
17. Private Pilates Session 1 hour – Donated by Jackie Kelly Fitness
18. 1 days Prime Fishing for two rods on Bradley Lake – Donated by Ueli Zellweger
19. 2 Rods on the River Barle in Salmon Season (September) – Donated by Ueli Zellweger
20. Kennel & Stable Tour – Donated by Gary & Jo Boon DSSH
21. 10x8 Framed Family or Pet Portrait – Donated by Natalie Smith (Charlton Photography)
22. Morning on the Gallops with Breakfast for 4 people – Donated by Jamie Snowden
23. Two guns on Highercombe Shoot 100 bird day including all hospitality – Donated by Tom Flannagan
24. Handmade Drinks box including 18 shot glasses – Donated by Tony Hemming.
25. Gun Waistcoat and Shot Gun Leather Bag – Donated by Mole Valley Farmers.
26. Load of Logs – Donated by Guy Thomas-Everard
27. 100 Clays at South West Shooting School – Donated by SWSS
28. 50 Clays at South West Shooting School – Donated by SWSS
29. 4 people clay shoot including lunch at West London Shooting School – Donated by Andy Castle.
30. Gun at Chargot Shoot on Beaters Day, end of January – Donated by Dan Reynolds
31. Wednesday 28th January ½ Gun Sharing at Buttery Shoot 5 drives 300 bird day – Donated by Gareth Clark
32. Stag Picture 49cm x 39cm – Donated by Jane Kidd
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The event takes place at Highercombe Farm (up Halse Lane, turn left, just past the cattle grids). For any enquiries call Tony Hemming on 07792 597733 or email tonyhemming@btinternet.com
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​​​​The village was treated to this low flying plane, identified as an Atlas A400M by our aeronautical correspondent, skimming rooftops as it passed overhead. Under normal circumstances this plane would be allowed to fly as low as 250 feet. For comparison St Mary Magdalene's tower height is 90 feet.
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The Royal Oak is looking for a new Bar / Front of House Manager.
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The full job specification can be read and downloaded here. If you are interested or would like further information please call Jayne on 01643 851 455 or email enquiries@royaloakexmoor.co.uk
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Church Electoral Roll
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The Parish electoral roll is due to be updated. If you would like to join or remain on it, please complete and return the form which can be obtained from Jill Urry at "Farm" or the village shop, by Tuesday May 6th.
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The Church and decisions connected with it are part of our village community and everyone is welcome to take part or share their views
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Thank you
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Jill Urry
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[Note this is separate from the Civic Electoral Roll which enables you to vote in parliamentary and local elections. Joining the Parish electoral roll means that you can vote on Church matters, attend the Annual Parochial Church Meeting and stand for election to the PCC.]
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A downloadable copy of the application form, which can be printed off can be found here​
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MINEHEAD MALE VOICE CHOIR
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​Saturday May 17th, 7:00pm
Winsford Village Hall
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In Aid of St Margaret's Hospice Care
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Admission by Ticket only
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Refreshments & Raffle
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Tickets, only £12, now available to purchase in the Oak Shop or contact Bernadette Hunt 01643 851804​​
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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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