A Reply to ‘Rain!’

The Brockwell rain gauge read similar to Leo's, with 24mm the day before and 28mm the day before that. That’s 4 inches in 3 days, in old money. Reports from the south west of the moor showed more. A one day total of, from memory, 92mm at Liscombe and 107mm at Black Pits, as reported … Continue reading A Reply to ‘Rain!’

Rain!

Leo Watkins, aged 8, set up a rainfall gauge at Higher Ranscombe Farm for the weekend 3/4th October. We all know it rained a lot. The gauge measured 52mm in 24 hours! Elizabeth Reed

Have You Lost Some Cash?

Did you lose some money in Brockwell Lane this week? If yes, I found it! Give me a call on 01643 841785 if this is you. Ruth Walker P.S. I'm not expecting more than one call!

Dunster Benefice Newsletter

The issue of personal moral convictions which contravene state law is debated by the Rector in this week's newsletter from the Dunster Benefice: 9th October 2020

Repair Café

Pre-Covid Photos A Repair Café is a workshop run by volunteers with the intention of helping others to repair domestic items. People bring along a broken item, tap into volunteer expertise to fix it, receive help to fix it themselves or at least some advice about what the best course of action might be. A … Continue reading Repair Café

Film & Theatre Club Support?

Hello, I've noticed that the Regal in Minehead and the Dunster & Stogumber Film Clubs have resumed screenings. In theory we could also resume films and theatre at the hall - provided we position the seats 2m apart and wear masks and follow the guidelines for hiring the hall. We would need a plan to … Continue reading Film & Theatre Club Support?

Knitting Problem

I am knitting socks and I have come to a bit of the pattern that I can’t quite understand. Is there anyone in the village who is a knitter who could help me and give me some guidance? Please get in touch at griffin833@btinternet.com or 841245. Roz Griffin

Hinkley Point C Update

Update on Permit Variation Application NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited, Hinkley Point C Power Station, Hinkley Point, near Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1UD Permit application number EPR/HP3228XT/V004 We wrote to you in June to inform you of our permitting progress. This briefing note is to update you on recent actions taken by NNB Generation Company (HPC) … Continue reading Hinkley Point C Update

Exmoor Local Access Forum

The Exmoor Local Access Forum are an independent advisory body operating on a statutory basis under Section 94 of the Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000. The statutory role of the Forum is to advise on the improvement of public access to land in the area for the purposes of open-air recreation and the … Continue reading Exmoor Local Access Forum

Plant Pots Required

I'm looking for small to medium plastic plant pots, the sort you get when you buy a plant at the garden centre. Anything from 3" (8cm) to 8" (20cm) diameter, please. Square or round, I'm happy with both. I specifically don't want long toms (extra deep pots), or large pots. The pots don't need to … Continue reading Plant Pots Required