As you may be aware, we are continuing to see an ongoing rise in positive Covid-19 cases across the county, with the seven day rate per 100,000 increasing in our districts.  West Somerset’s infection rate is currently one of the highest in the county: 44.5 at the time of writing. We need businesses, schools and … Continue reading Rise in Covid 19 Cases in West Somerset

The House-to-House ‘Poppy Day’ collection of funds for the Royal British Legion has had to be cancelled for 2020 because of the Covid 19 pandemic, but the need of support for serving and former service personnel has not diminished, in fact, it has increased due to pressures caused by the disease. However, it is hoped … Continue reading Poppy Day Collection and Remembrance Sunday Service

Congratulations to the following OCTOBER 2020 winners 1st Prize   -  Woody Busby 2nd Prize -  Janet Taylor 3rd Prize  -  Derek Smith Cash prizes have been delivered to the winners Nicky and Lesley - Promoters

We are in a paddy about our Bramley apple -  it was enormous!  The size of a small melon!  It sat proudly on our window sill in all its glory.  But then last week it was raining and I didn't want to go out to the garage for some apples, so I turned our potential … Continue reading Single Apple Fills Entire Pie

Following Lizzie's message yesterday about the fraudulent DVLA email, you might find it useful to know that all dodgy emails should simply be forwarded to: report@phishing.gov.uk Since being set up last year, this organisation has halted 13,291 scams and removed 30,344 URLs. Lesley Webb

Our largest apple to date: 656 grams.  Can anyone beat that? Paddy Parnell

Good news, the money I found has been claimed and returned. Ruth Walker

I just want to thank everyone who so kindly left plant pots in our porch at Crockford this weekend, many of whom did it anonymously.  The potting shed is stacked with them now, ready for use in plant sales next year as usual.  I'm very grateful to you all. Marion Jay

Beware any email from 'Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency' asking you to update your details, because it is a FRAUD. If you wish, you can call the DVLA on 0300 790 6802, where there is a recorded message about the large amount of calls regarding this fraud.   They refer one on to Action Fraud … Continue reading Fraud Alert

Better late than never… AUGUST Shop Prize Draw: 11499    £25 11553    £15 11545    £10   And for SEPTEMBER: 11635    £25 11647    £15 (food box) 11619    £10   Andy