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The A396 will be closed at Bolham from Sunday for surface dressing. While 5 days have been allocated, the contractors are hoping to get it all done on Sunday, 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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For those waiting to contact The Exmoor Society regarding the proposed tree plantings below, they have resolved the technical problem that had affected their website and emails

 

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The annual subscription for the new season of the 100 Club is now due, with the first draw of the year being made at the end of the week.

 

If you have not yet made your payment, the £15 per person/draw number can be made either by cash, or a cheque (made payable to Winsford Recreation Association) in an envelope with your name on in the village shop or to Jane Orchiston, Greystones, The Steep, Winsford, or you can pay online to Nat West, Sort Code 60-14-30 Account number 62585975 (please add your name as reference).

 

Thank you for your valued and continued support. Any questions, call Jane on (01643) 851329

 

Frazer Lawrence - Chairman, Winsford Recreation Association

 

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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 Tues-Thurs and next 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:

  • Ford Road, near Wiviliscombe, shut for up to two weeks for repatching work

  • A396 shut at Bolham from April 29th-May2nd for surface dressing

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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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Mon 22nd

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Tues 23rd​​​​​

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

  • 7:00pm Exford School community meeting, Moorland Hall

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Wed 24th

  • 10:30am Coffee Morning, Village Hall

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

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Thurs 25th

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Fri 26th

  • 11:30am Michael & Bridget Ryle Memorial Bench, Recreation Field

  • Annual Assembly *Postponed to May 9th*

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Sat 27th

  • 10:30am Dulverton Farmers Market

  • 2:00pm Cricket v Roadwater (a)

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Sun 28th​​​​​​

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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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Michael and Bridget Ryle

 

The family of the late Michael and Bridget Ryle have asked permission from the Winsford Recreation Association to place a memorial bench to the couple in the Recreation Field.  We were more than happy to agree to this, especially considering the significant contribution that Michael and Bridget made to the village over more than 30 years, which included Michael founding the Recreation Association together with Ann Le Bas. 

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The memorial bench is being installed near the cricket pavilion and will be unveiled by the Ryle family on Friday 26th April at 11.30 am.  

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All are welcome to attend and afterwards some may wish to visit the Royal Oak for a celebratory drink. 

 


Frazer Lawrence, Chair
Winsford Recreation Association

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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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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:

  • 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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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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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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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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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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