LATEST Information
Sunday April 12th
International Day of Human Space Flight​​
​Today in the Village
Core Strength Exercises, Winn Club,
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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 A396 just south of the Dulverton turn is subject to closure from 9:30-3:30 until Wednesday for surface dressing and associated works such as stud removal/renewal
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Until Wednesday A396 between the two Dulverton turns, 9:30-3:30, surface dressing
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A39 from Dunster. Extended roadworks with lengthy delays *Completed*
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In coming weeks:​​
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April 24th-28th Stagshead Lane, 7am-7pm surface dressing
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April 24th-28th B3224 various spots between Summerway (Wheddon Cross) and Beluah (Methodist) Chapel, 9:30am-3:30pm, surface dressing
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May 1st-5th Quarme Lane, 7am-7pm, surface dressing
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May 21st-29th Stone Lane 7:00am-7:00pm, pre-surface dressing
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June 2nd-5th Withypool-N Molton road various spots, patching
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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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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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Over the coming days all residents should be receiving a letter from the Winsford Recreation Association (WRA) reminding that annual subs for the 100 Club are due.
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Subscribers, apart from supporting the WRA's sterling work maintaining the village's recreation facilities as well as running entertainment, are eligible to enter in a monthly prize draw with cash prizes of up to £100
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The preferred method of paying your £15 per person, is via bank transfer -details are on the letter. Otherwise volunteers will call to pick up subscriptions in the coming weeks from those who like to pay by cash or cheque.
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The letter can be downloaded here
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Tuesday sees the final Moor Movie of the current season, preceded by the AGM at 7:15.
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The film is The Return, starring Ralph Finnes and Juliette Binoche
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After 20 years away, Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The King has returned from the Trojan War, but much has changed in his kingdom.
His beloved wife Penelope (Juliette Binoche) is a prisoner in her own home, hounded by suitors vying to be king. Their son Telemachus faces death at the hands of these suitors, who see him as merely an obstacle to their pursuit of the kingdom.
Odysseus has also changed--scarred by his experience of the Trojan war, he is no longer the mighty warrior from years past--but he must rediscover his strength in order to win back all that he has lost.
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We are happy to confirm that, as reported by the Motoring Department, the roadworks at Dunster are finally completed.
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There is a website - Dunster By Traffic Light, that confirms live traffic conditions coming in and out of Minehead
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Ticket sales are going well for the quiz in the Village Hall on April 18th, with just two tables left.
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Although the format is teams of six there is opportunity, if your party is smaller, to be paired up with others.
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To book tickets, or further enquiries, call Jane on 01643 851329, or Ros on 01643 851444
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​​​​​Tickets are now available for the Simonsbath Festival which runs from May 6th-30th. The program "celebrates the area’s culture, music, and natural beauty with a vibrant mix of talks, concerts, workshops, and more."
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Further information can be found on their website here
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Somerset Council are running a Health & Wellbeing Survey to help them shape future policy. To find out more visit their page here
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Everyone who participates has the opportunity to enter a prize draw for a £50 shopping voucher
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​​​- This Week's Diary​ -​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Mon 13th​​
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9:00am Circuit Training, Village Hall
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2:00pm Craft Club
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Tues 14th​​​​​​​​​​​​
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2.30pm Bowls, Village Hall​​
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7:15pm Moor Movies AGM, followed by The Return
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Wed 15th​​​​​​​​​​
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10:30am Coffee Morning, Village Hall
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2:00pm Pickleball, Village Hall
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Thurs 16th​​​​​
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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, St Mary Magdalene's
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Fri 17th
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Halse Farm Campsite opens
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7:30pm Dulverton Cinema - The Friend, Town Hall
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Sat 18th
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11:30am Bellringing
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7:00pm Quiz Night, Village Hall
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Winsford's cricket fixtures have been published. Our re-entry into Division 2 starts off with an away game at Roadwater, then seven of the following eight games are at home, starting with the visit of Churchinford on May 9th.
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The full fixture list can be seen on our cricket club page here and in the Whats On diary
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Dog owners should be aware that as pitch preparations have already started, no dogs are allowed in the cricket field until October, except for organised events such as matches.
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Signs of beaver activity have been spotted by Ueli Zellweger in one of his ponds.
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The National Trust released a family group and a pair of Eurasian beavers at two sites on the Holnicote Estate near Minehead in February. The intention is that they will restore wetland habitats, reduce erosion, and lower flood risks.
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The Royal Oak has reverted to its summertime schedule. Opening hours are now:
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Monday, Tuesday​​
Bar: 17:00 to 22:00
Food: 18:00 to 20:00
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Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Bar: 12:00 to 22:00
​​Food 12:00 to 14:00 & 18:00 to 20:30
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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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