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Sunday May 24th
International Day of the Markhor
Today in the village
Horses, Skittles, Croquet, Kubb & Jenga
If you have any news or other contributions you think the village would be interested in please let me know via email or the Contact Website button at the bottom of this page.
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As Monday is a Bank Holiday, bin collections will be one day late this week
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Sunday Motoring Section
These are this week's proposed local road closures and other significant works affecting main routes to Minehead, Tiverton, Taunton and South Molton:
Not much this week apart from work on Stone Lane
This week:
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Until Friday Stone Lane 7:00am-7:00pm, pre-surface dressing
In coming weeks:
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June 2nd A396 Timberscombe 9:30am-3:00pm, Wessex Water reinstatement works.
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June 2nd-5th Withypool-N Molton road various spots, patching
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June 2nd-5th Stone Lane 7am-7pm Pre surface dressing
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June 10th-July 1st B3224 Junction around Methodist chapel, 24hours, Openreach
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June 15th-19th, North Devon Link road between Tiverton and M5, 8pm-6am overnight, re-tensioning of road restraints
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June 26th Ash Lane, 9:30-3:30, Openreach
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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Dont be alarmed if you see herds of horses charging through the village this weekend - its not a large posse chasing down some bandidos, they are just part of the Golden Horseshoe ride
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The Family Day run at Highercombe Farm raised a magnificent £13,698 despite a conspiracy by the weather gods. Andy Heard won the High Gun and Johnny Mac trophy, Bob Hunter won the Ollie Davis trophy.
Organiser Tony Hemming would like to thank everyone who helped make the day a great success.
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Fancy a relaxed Sunday? Head down to the village green at 4pm.
We’ll have Skittles, Croquet, Kubb* & Jenga ready to play. The weather’s looking good, the vibe is easygoing, and everyone’s welcome. The pub will be open if you fancy a drink, or feel free to bring your own food and refreshments.
Just a simple, spontaneous village get‑together with good company and a few games.
*a popular, highly addictive Swedish lawn game where two teams or individuals take turns throwing wooden batons to knock over their opponent's wooden blocks.
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It's Dulverton's Dog Show today, on the Exmoor Lawns in Dulverton.
The show offers "classes to suit all ages and abilities, as well as some activity classes too" - 16 classes in all from Best Local Gundog to Fancy Dress. the full schedule can be see here
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🌟 A Rallying Cry for the 2026 Winsford Village Fete! 🌟
Ladies, gents, and anyone who’s ever successfully folded a trestle table — we need YOU!
Last year’s fete was an absolute triumph. Records were broken, spirits were high, and we raised more money than ever before (we’re still not entirely sure how, but we’re taking the win). Now, as we dust off the bunting and begin plotting this year’s extravaganza — taking place on Saturday 8th August — we’re assembling our merry band of volunteers once again.
If you’ve got ideas, enthusiasm, or simply the ability to hold a clipboard with purpose, we’d love you on the team. Whether you can help beforehand, on the day, or just want to be part of the fun, come along to the village hall on 1st June at 7pm (main hall). There’ll be another meeting on 15th June to finalise plans — and possibly to negotiate who’s brave enough to run the draw!
Can’t make the meeting but still want to join the adventure? Just email Beccy at r.brown117@btinternet.com and she’ll happily recruit you.
Let’s make 2026 the most spectacular Winsford Village Fete yet — with your help, it’ll be legendary.
We look forward to seeing you on the 1st!
Many thanks
Sue, Ian and Beccy
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- This Week's Diary -
Sun 24th
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1:00pm Dulverton Family Dog Show, Exmoor Lawns, Dulverton
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4:00pm Skittles, Croquet, Kubb & Jenga on the Village Green
Bank Holiday Mon 25th
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9:00am Circuit Training, Village Hall
Tues 26th
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2.30pm Bowls, Village Hall
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7:00 Parish Council meeting, Village Hall
Wed 27th
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10:00am Exmoor Friends Talk - Gary Cooper
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10:30am Coffee Morning, Village Hall
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2:00pm Pickleball, Village Hall
Thurs 28th
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9:00am Core Strength exercises, Village Hall
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6:00pm Table Tennis , Village Hall
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6:00pm Benefice Choir practise
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6:30pm Ben Goldsmith Rewilding talk, Simonsbath Festival
Fri 29th
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7:30pm Dulverton Cinema - The Roses
Sat 30th
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10:00am Farmers Market, Dulverton
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10:30am Dulverton Live, Parish Rooms, Dulverton TA22 9DP
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2:00pm Cricket - Cannington (H)
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6:30pm Chivenor Military Ladies Choir, Simonsbath Festival
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7:00pm Quiz Night, Withypool Village Hall
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Our county councillors Steven Pugsley and Frances Nicholson reminded the Parish Council at their last meeting that Somerset Council are offering financial assistance to local people who are struggling to afford basic essentials and need urgent help, from their Crisis Resiliance Fund.
This includes help with heating oil, emergency financial help and support with council tax and rent.
Full details can be found here
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Early Bird tickets are currently available for the Xmoor Rox festival.
For details visit their site here
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