Pulman's View from Crewkerne, January 19, 2016

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ISSUE NUMBER 277 www.crewkerne-today.co.uk Tuesday, January 19th 2016
County councillors support
‘ambitious’ vision for future
By Anders Larsson
COUNTY councillors have offered their around the county. care for vulnerable children and adults.
support for a bold and ambitious four-year [email protected] The vision is part of the County Plan 2016-2020, “Work will start over the next year to deliver the vi-
which will be considered for approval by full council sion and we will work closely with other public sector
vision for Somerset. in February. organisations, the voluntary sector and private indus-
Somerset County Council’s (SCC) Cabinet has heart of work to create a Somerset university, new “I’m excited about the future for Somerset and our try to make our ambitions a reality.”
backed the vision, aiming to put the authority at the business parks, new energy initiatives and more vision is bold and simple,” said the leader of Somerset The vision includes:
County Council, Councillor John Osman. lA university for Somerset;
ca“tMiono,r eb ejottbesr ,p marotnree rhsohmipe ws,o brektitnegr ahnedal bthe,t tbeer tcteorn endeuc-- l Major jobs boost through creating new business;
tions for the county. l A significant ‘push’ on energy initiatives;
“The projects within the vision are ambitious, but l Devolved powers from government.
they are also vital to the future of the county, revers- Councillor Osman added: “Somerset County Coun-
ing the ‘brain drain’ and making Somerset a place cil is ideally placed to take a lead and work with key
where people come to study and work with a vibrant partners to bring this County Plan to life and make it
economy and thriving communities.” real.
The current County Plan for SCC covers the period
“We have worked well with partners over the past
2013-17 and it was felt that circumstances have
few years but it is time to ramp that up.
changed so much that a refreshed and updated version
of the plan was needed. “Somerset is working together as never before. Our
Those changed circumstances included the prospect district and parish councils, the NHS, emergency
of a devolution deal with government, strategic im- services, voluntary and charity sectors – we have
plications of advanced work with health colleagues never been more united in our approach to do our best
to work towards the integration of health and social for our residents, businesses and communities.
care services, and the continuing reduction in central “We have a strong base to deliver what everyone
government funding. wants and the results we are all working towards: ‘For
This new version of the County Plan emphasizes a Somerset to thrive, for Somerset to have a brighter fu-
more partnership-based approach to provision of
ture’.
services.
“We need to do more, to work more closely to pro-
“Times are challenging for local authorities but we
still have to look forward,” said Councillor Osman. vide better services and reduce all of our costs. That
“To be sustainable in the long-term we need a is my commitment to Somerset – that is the commit-
STATION FRIENDS ASK FOR PASSENGERS’ VIEWS - PAGE 9 county with enough jobs, homes and council tax pay- ment in this County Plan.”
ers to generate the income we and other local author- You can read the County Plan online at www.som-
ities need to provide our valuable services such as ersetcountyplan.org.uk
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TOP STORIES
SEATON
From the editor’s chair
FROM ACROSS
Council approves
EAST DEVON
Closure for Genette’s family? town hall deal
AND SOUTH
SEATONTown Council has unanimously and for-
SOMERSET WITH a 50-year career behind me in journalism, I shall never forget the daunting picture of mally approved the town hall deal brokered just
people often ask me what is the biggest story I Genette’s bike lying abandoned in that Devon lane before Christmas.
have covered. where she was snatched in daylight. The extraordinary meeting of the town council
SIDMOUTH There are many that stick in my mind. The run- In a bid to give Genette’s family some peace, the on January 11th had to be moved downstairs to
away lorry that crashed into The London in Lyme Devon & Cornwall Constabulary will still submit
the main hall because the room upstairs could
Regis; the French jet which crashed onto a garage their file on Black to the Crown Prosecution Serv-
Town council seeks not cope with the number of people present.
in Crewkerne; the mysterious death of a stranger ice.
About 50 people attended what proved to be a
who garroted herself in a Lyme Regis beach hut; lTHE mural has gone up on the old Webster’s
volunteers for plan brief and controversy free meeting.
the plane packed with holidaymakers which Garage site in Axminster as the people of Axmin-
crash landed at Ottery St Mary. ster wait patiently for the former town centre eye- Just before Christmas, East Devon District
SIDMOUTHTown Council is launching a recruit- The most disturbing, however, was the murder sore to open as a temporary car park. Apparently Council, Seaton Town Council, Seaton’s Voice and
ment drive to find community volunteers to help of Aylesbeare schoolgirl Genette Tate. there are still a few planning matters to resolve. Seaton Museum reached an agreement in princi-
support the Neighbourhood Plan, starting with At the time I was the editor of the Sidmouth Her- I had an interesting discussion about Webster’s ple to secure a long-term future for the venue as
an information event tonight, January 19th. ald and was called off the cricket pitch in Uplyme with one of the town’s leading lights who said a public building, beneficial to the local commu-
The council is keen that the newly announced by my boss, the late Jimmy Hall, a brilliant news- there was growing support for an idea that nity.
project is run by the community with the support paperman, on that August afternoon in 1978. Axminster’s Thursday street market should be The agreement was based on the transfer of the
of councillors, to ensure the plan itself is mean- Her disappearance whilst delivering the Ex- transferred to the former garage site combined freehold interest of Seaton Town Hall from East
ingful and relevant to the people of Sidmouth. press & Echo around the village dominated the with a farmer’s market. After all, they reasoned, Devon District Council to Seaton Town Council,
To help understand the process and to allow columns of the Sidmouth Herald and other news- did Axminster really need another car park? without charge.
people to find out more, Sidmouth Town Council paTpheer sG ceonveettrein Tga Etea scta Dseev boenc faomr see Dveevraoln m &o nCtohrsn.- wIh’mo onwotn ssu trhee hmoawr kLeotr dri oghf tTsh, ew Moualndo vri Jeiwm sRuocwh ea, Seaton Town Council will concurrently agree a
has organised a public event tonight to be held at wall’s longest unsolved crime until recently when radical suggestion. I have to say, I don’t think it’s long lease on the town hall to Seaton’s Voice, ex-
Teresa’s Church Hall, Connaught Road at 7pm the police were about to submit a case against likely to happen. cluding the current area occupied by the mu-
(doors will open at 6:45pm for tea and coffee). convicted child killer Robert Black, but he died seum.
During the event, the aims of the Neighbour- days before he was due to be charged. PHILIP EVANS This will secure the future of The Gateway en-
hood Plan will be outlined and there will be op- tertainment venue and the use of the hall by
portunities to ask questions. community groups.
Chairman of the Neighbourhood Plan Task and OTTERY STMARY SOUTH SOMERSET Town councillors agreed unanimously to pass a
Finish Forum, Councillor Louise Cole, said the five-point motion which will get it all rolling.
process of creating the plan must be owned by School crossing cuts Support for vision Councillor Martin Shaw said: “I support the res-
the whole community. olution, it is important that the town council and
She said: “We know that there are lots of people anger councillor of the future Seaton’s Voice can work in partnership.”
in Sidmouth who have great skills to help us. We The deal will see the town council relocate to
now have the funding and a statutory framework OTTERYSt Mary’s county councillor has criticised COUNTYcouncillors have offered their support Marshlands, which it recently bought from Devon
for it to happen.” plans by the local authority to remove the school for a bold and ambitious four-year vision for County Council.
crossing patrol officer based at Tip Hill Crossroads. Somerset.
Somerset County Council’s (SCC) Cabinet has
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the heart of work to create a Somerset university,
3 2 1 0 S E R V I C E S coOnns uhletar tpioenrs roenlaatli nbglo tgo, OCtltlre rWy rSigt hMta srayi.d: “I am very nmeowre b aursoiunnedss t hpea rckosu,n nteyw. energy initiatives and
REPAIRS & SERVICING OF concerned about the safety of children making their The vision is part of the County Plan 2016-2020,
ALL VEHICLES way to Ottery Primary School in Longdogs Lane by which will be considered for approval by full
having to cross the road at the Tip Hill Crossroads. council in February.
”
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HARBOUR ROAD, SEATON sive expansion in Axminster. in the Axminster area during 2016.” Young Bullet would soon
As part of Connect- The programme is making “excellent progress”
ing Devon and Somer- to provide faster broadband to the ‘final third’ of shoot to your side, if you
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4,300 households and 221,000 households and businesses – and the
businesses in and number is continuing to grow rapidly. www.honiton.cats.org.uk
around the town will
be able to access
speeds of up to
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of the year.
of Antiques & The connection of the
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Work underway at Chard’s new
View Family Announcements
£500k health and fitness centre
Happy Birthday
MORE than half a mil-
Steve Edwards lion pounds is being in-
vested in a new gym for
Wishing you a wonderful day, Chard.
1610, which manages
with love from all the family xx
Cresta Leisure Centre,
has started work to con-
vert an industrial unit on
Jarman Way into a
Happy 80th Birthday £500,000 state of the
art, purpose-built health
MAUREEN HOLDER and fitness centre,
which will open in April
on Thursday 28th January this year.
1610, which is a not-
love Roz & Roy for-profit leisure trust,
formerly known as
Somerset Leisure, cur-
rently manages Cresta
Leisure Centre on a
Happy 21st Birthday
shared school site with
To our beautiful daughter the Holyrood Academy.
But growing demand
ZOE BRAUNTON-TURNER
for its services and the
on Thursday 21st January limited size of the Zem-
bard Lane site has
love from Mum & Dad xx meant that 1610 has had
to find new and larger
premises to meet de-
mand.
Work is under way to
RAY+TURNER transform the former
commercial premises on
Happy 60th Birthday
Jarman Way into a new
on Sunday 24th January health and fitness cen-
tre.
to a wonderful husband & dad,
The new, larger prem-
love from Helen, Glynn, Clare, ises will, for example,
Morris, Ryan, Yaz, James & Zoe xx mean the gym will dou- n PROGRESS: Rebecca Sawtell (1610), Greg Haynes (Technogym UK),
ble in size and also have Gary Walder (Synergy Creative), Joe Philip (1610), district councillor
a dedicated spinning Amanda Broom and Chris Engert (1610) on a site visit
Happy 21st Birthday
studio.
ZOE BRAUNTON-TURNER The swimming pool will continue to operate at needs with an exciting programme of services and
Zembard Lane and the current fitness facilities at facilities.”
on Thursday 21st January Cresta Leisure Centre will remain open and func- “The new gym will be equipped with 46 work
tion as usual while work is underway at the new stations, fitted out with Technogym’s latest cutting
love from Glynn, Clare centre. edge equipment with touch screen displays, inte-
A 1610 spokesperson said: “Members of Cresta grated TV, internet access plus a range of apps and
& Morris xx
Leisure Centre will not face any disruption to their games across the mix of cardiovascular machines.
services.” “The dedicated spinning studio will have 39
1610 CEO Tim Nightingale said the development bikes and the Prama studio will offer local resi-
in Chard presents a opportunity for a new vision dents some of the most inspiring and leading edge
ZOE BRAUNTON-TURNER for sport and fitness in Chard, and added: “The fitness technology in the leisure industry.”
new and larger premises means we can expand our Manager Joe Philip explained: “The Prama expe-
Happy 21st Birthday services and develop more versatile technology. rience is multi-sensory and it uses an intelligent in-
“We wish to work with local partners in Chard to teractive flooring system with integrated LED
on Thursday 21st January develop a town-wide vision for the way sport and lights which is controlled by touch screen technol-
fitness is delivered to the local community in the ogy.
love from Ryan & Yaz xx best way possible. “The new centre will also have more dedicated
“Membership of Cresta Leisure Centre has gym staff who will be able to offer a high level of
tripled in the last five years and demand is still service to encourage local people to make fitness
growing so it is important that we meet those future a real and lasting lifestyle choice.”
WILLIAM FORD
Increased drink driving over Christmas
is now a Teenager!
Happy Birthday Will
ROAD safety officers say they were disappointed “Our ongoing aim is to work with our partners
love from Mum, Dad, Naomi, at the increased number of people caught drink to educate people about the dangers and conse-
Sam & James or drug driving over the Christmas and New Year quences of drink and drug driving, and to send
holiday. out a strong message that to do so is morally and
A total of 155 people were arrested in the Avon socially unacceptable.
FREE FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT ORDER FORM and Somerset area on suspicion of drink/drug “Ideally we prevent all drink and drug driving,
driving offences compared with 106 in December and will aim to catch one hundred per cent of
Message......................................................................................................................................................................... 2014. Of those, 96 were charged compared with people who drink and drug drive, to deter others
....................................................................................................................................................................................... 59 during December 2014. and to make our roads safer for all.
........................................................................................................................................................ T/Chief Inspector Stuart Bell, leading the Oper- “We are still collating our statistics, so we don’t
Date for insertion: Tuesday...................... ation Tonic road safety campaign, said: “Even one know for sure if the increase in drink/drug driv-
Send to: DEVON, DORSET & SOMERSET SERIES OF NEWSPAPERS LTD., driver caught driving under the influence is one ers is because we carried out more stop checks
Unit 3, St Michaels Business Centre, Church Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3DB too many. We are very disappointed in the in- or more breath tests than last year, or if people
crease in this year’s figures. just thought they could get away with it.
Signed..................................Telephone................................ “Once we have the full information and data “What is clear is that these figures are too high
Please include s.a.e. for the return of photos. from the operation we will be analysing the re- – and we will be continuing our efforts to catch
ALL FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS MUST BE IN 12 NOON ON sults to try to understand why so many people drink/drug drivers and to deter others, not just
felt they could take the risk and break the law. at Christmas but throughout the year.”
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‘At risk’ groups urged to get free flu vaccine
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SOMERSET’s Director of Public Health is remind- for some it can lead to illnesses that are more seri- everyone aged 65 and over is still the best protection we have against an unpre-
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ing parents and people in ‘at risk’ groups that to ous, including bronchitis and secondary bacterial all pregnant women, at any stage of pregnancy dictable virus. It can reduce the risk of serious ill-
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maintain good health this winter it is not too late to pneumonia, which can be life threatening. all two, three, and four, year old children ness, ending up in hospital, and even death among
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get their free flu vaccine. NHS recommendations say the following people all children in school years 1 and 2 those who are most at risk.”
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For most people flu is just a nasty experience, but should have a flu jab: all primary school-aged children in some parts For advice and information about the flu jab please
of the country speak to your GP, practice nurse or pharmacist.
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Somerset In Care seeks apprenticeships everyone living in a residential or nursing home For winter warm recipes, crisp winter walks, cold
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everyone who cares for an older or disabled per- busting exercises, steps to winter health and infor-
son mation about the flu jab visit http://www.nhs.uk/
Whilstthe majority n household contacts of anyone who is ‘immuno- staywell
of somerset’s County
compromised’
Councillors were con- n
all frontline health and social care staff
tent to take things BONNERS
Anyone in these groups who hasn’t yet had the
easy over the Christ-
vaccine should contact their GP, pharmacist or mid-
mas period, Cllr. leigh
wife now as they are at much greater risk of becom-
Redman, who is also ing seriously unwell if they catch flu, and sadly The Butchers
Mayor of Bridgwater,
many end up in hospital.
and his colleague, Cllr.
Simple steps can help you towards good winter
linda Vijeh, who is
health. Being considerate of those around you and
Chair of the County’s
maintaining good cough and hand hygiene will help
Corporate Parent
to prevent the spread of germs and reduce the risk
Board, cooked up a
of transmission for flu.
storm for the monthly
This includes remembering to cover your own
somerset in Care and
nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough and
leaving Care Councils’ Order Now to
meeting. sneeze and disposing of the tissue and washing your Celebrate Burns Night
said linda, ‘Both hands with hot water and soap every time you
leigh and i have been sneeze - as soon as you can. January 25th with
very involved in what nSimple winter health steps include: Macsween Haggis
is happening to our Keep warm – this may help prevent colds, flu or 1lb (feeds 2/3) £5.25 each • 2lb (feeds 4/5) £8.95 each
young people in care nCllr Leigh Redman, 'Voice of the Child' Leslie Corrin, youth worker Craig Lloyd, more serious health conditions such as heart attacks, 3lb (feeds 6/8) £12 each • 4lb (feeds 8/10) £16.50 each
since we became Cllr Linda Vijeh, youth worker Jade Gillard sntrokes and pneumonia. 5lb (feeds 10/12) £19.50 each
county councillors Look out for your neighbours, friends and family 8lb (feeds 16/18) Ceremonial £36 each •
two years ago. We although leigh and i are from different political to see they are coping well and whether they need Vegetarian (feeds 2/3) £5.25 each • 3lb Haggis in a stick £8.95 each
have managed to form a real bond with the young parties we can put party politics aside to do what nyour help. Pure Highland beef available this week
people and are able to use their first hand expe- is best for these children. We are currently keen Eat well – food gives you energy, which helps to from Mr Peter Lane, Cotleigh Nr Honiton
rience and opinions in helping to shape somerset to find local businesses that will provide appren- keep you warm. So, try to have regular hot meals
County’s Council’s approach and policy making ticeships for young people leaving care to help and drinks throughout the day. Tel/Fax: [phone]
decisions to ensure that they get the best possi- them get their first step up onto the employment Councillor Anna Groskop, Cabinet Member with 37 Silver Street, Ilminster TA19 0DW
ble chance in life. This is a great example of how ladder.’ responsibility for health said: “For good health dur- www.bonnersebutchers.co.uk
ing the winter months remember that the flu vaccine
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Proposal to spend £5,000 on survey of Chard
School as part of town’s regeneration scheme
by Anders Larsson
AN historic building in Chard looks set to undergo 1972 the present school was established, as an in- school buildings and sought advice from SSDC’s
a £5,000 condition survey. [email protected] dependent co-educational preparatory school. Conservation Team on the work needed and po-
South Somerset District Council’s (SSDC) Area “For many years, in an effort to contain costs, tential sources of funding to help them carry it
West Committee has been recommended to ap- there has been low or no maintenance of some of out.”
prove a proposal to spend £5,000 on a survey of report added: “Built in 1583 for a wealthy local the external and internal fabric of the school build- It is the opinion of SSDC officers that it would
the Chard School building. merchant, John Symes, the house was donated to
The committee will meet on Wednesday, January the town of Chard as a Grammar School by his ings. be both sensible and prudent if SSDC paid £5,000
20th and a report for members said: “Chard has a successors in 1671, and there has been a school on “In summer 2015, having saved the school from towards the costs of the necessary condition sur-
number of important buildings that sit within the the site continuously ever since. closure and addressed day to day maintenance is- vey and retained ownership of the contents whilst
historic town centre including Godworthy House “It remained the town’s grammar school until sues, the governors turned their attention to the sharing these freely with Chard School to assist
(Chard Museum), 7-13 Fore Street (containing 1890, when it became a public boarding school. In long term upkeep and, in places, restoration of the the efforts to attract grant funding.
no.9 which includes the Courthouse), Chard Floral displays good enough to eat! RECENT floral design workshops thing different - not only at Christ-
School and Holyrood Lacemill. held at Combe St Nicholas Village mas, but throughout the year. I am
“Chard Regeneration Scheme (CRS) Project Hall near Chard were awash with so proud of everyone who came
Board recognises the important role played by Christmas cakes - but not the type along and took home a floral cake
Chard’s town centre heritage buildings. All of them that put on any inches! they were really pleased with.”
contribute to the life of Chard, but they all have Local ladies watched a step-by- Jackie will be starting her 2016
problems which threaten their viability. step flower arranging demonstra- flower arranging workshops on
“They all cost ‘too much’ to run and maintain, tion before putting their creative Saturday, January 30th from 10am
because they do not generate enough income and hats on to produce some stunning to 12.30pm in Combe St Nicholas
the return on any investment is seen as poor. floral cakes that looked good Village Hall.
“The CRS project board sees the development of enough to eat. She said: “Spring is on its way, so
more successful offers of public access and inter- Liz Stevens said: “I thoroughly en- we’re beginning with an awe-in-
pretation that generate a better, viable return joyed the workshop and am really spiring rustic design using fresh
through both income and footfall as vital to the pleased with what I made. Floral tulips, twigs and foliage. You will
cakes are perfect gifts, I will defi- learn how to combine these into a
successful regeneration of Chard and its town cen-
nitely be making some to give to fabulous arrangement that will
tre.
friends.” continue to grow and will also be-
“The Area West Development Team continues to
Local tutor Jackie Nicholls from come skilled at how to use tulip
work on a set of proposals to address these com-
Ashville Design said: “What is so leaves to enhance the overall look.”
plex issues and relationships.
exciting about floral design is that The workshop costs £20 per per-
“As these emerge, we will be bringing them for
there are no boundaries. And best son which includes a basic kit and
discussion and agreement on funding to the Area of all, you don’t need any experi- refreshments. For more informa-
West Committee in the first instance and provide ence to have a go. tion call Jackie on 01460 67795 or
updates to the CRS Board.” “It’s always great fun to do some- visit www.ashvilledesign.co.uk
The Chard school building is first in line, and the
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Office furniture, & equipment. PCs & Copiers. Beds. Good House clearances. Fishing tackle.
Garden statuary. Multifuel stoves. Gifts, bikes etc. Rugs & carpets. Toys & Gifts
Antique & period furniture,prints, collectables, good quality fine china & glassware.
A good selection of CATERING:incl. 4 x ranges by Falcon (solid top, 4 & 6 burner), 6 x s/s single
door fridges by Foster, LEC & Polar, 1 x s/s double door fridge by Polar, commercial mixers by Chef
Quip & Crypto Peerless, 2 x brat pans, Blue Seal deep fat fryer & others, 5 x s/s sinks, pass through
dish washers by Electrolux & Zanussi, 2 Foster counter fridges (3 door & 4 door), Zanussi combi
oven, chest freezers, display freezer, Foster FXBC10 blast chiller, coffee machines, 10 piece granite
top serving counter by Counterline (hot & cold), chilled display units, crockery, cutlery, glasses,
microwaves (incl. commercial), cash registers, contact & eye line grills, fridge freezers, dishwashers,
fridges, washing machines, Butcher Boy meat band saw, catering racks, trolleys, s/s tables,
Commercial meat slicer, food processors, Foster ice maker, tray racks. Chairs & tables. Stacking chairs.
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Wednesday 27th January at 10.30
Good woodworking machinery from the closures of a Stair manufacturer, Oak products workshop &
Council carpentry workshop.: 2 x Felder universal woodworkers, 2 x 4 head moulders, stair trencher,
pass-thru sanders, 24” planer/thicknesser, spindle moulders, saw benches, tenoners, Striebig wall
saw, dust extractors etc. Engineering: Geka Hydracrop 80/A compressors, welders, Wade lathe,
saws & tools etc. Electrical & lighting equip. Warehouse & pallet racking. Timber, Insulation &
Builders plant. Mixers. Garden: Toro ride on 216-D mower & others. 2 post workshop ramp. Trailer.
Wooden farm gates. Posts. Fencing panels. Logs. Oil tanks. Building stone. Conway Trailer tent.
Co. Liquidation: MOTAG Motorcycle Training Ltd: 40+ Motorcycles.
Suzuki GS500 x 8, GSX750 x 2, GSF600 x 2, GN125 x 8. Yamaha FZS600 x 3, XJ600N, TDM 850,
SR125 x 2. Triumph Trophy 900, Honda Deauville 650, Piaggio B500. Various 50cc by Honda,
Suzuki, Piaggio, Sym Jet, Benelli etc. 20 machines for spares/repair: Incl. Suzuki GS500 x 5,
Suzuki GC125 x 6, Yamaha 600 x 2, Yamaha SR 125 x 2, Kawasaki 500-A2 x 2.
New & used spares. Helmets, jackets, tyre changer, hyd. ramp & workshop equipment.
Bailiffs:Gray & Adams Fridge Artic trailer double deck 2004, Single/d Fridge Artic trailer 2001 Ford Focus
LX TDCi estate 2005. Deceased estate: Nissan Micra S 2004 Auto.14000’ only
More lots arriving daily.On View: Saturday 23rd Jan. 9-1, Monday 25th 9-7 pm
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Pupils practise robotics Community groups invited to Rotary Club to host Burn’s
apply for funds from council Night ceilidh and auction
CHARD Rotary Club is holding a Burn’s Night
COMMUNITY groups and organi- The fund aims to support
Ceilidh with an auction of promises in Chard
sations in the Chard area are smaller scale groups to deliver
Guildhall on Friday, January 22nd.
being invited to apply for some projects that make a difference to
much-needed cash to help fund the quality of life of people living Promises that will be available on the night in-
projects and events. in Chard. clude Sunday lunch for six, a cream tea for four
Chard Town Council has re- It cannot be used to fund run- at Hornsbury Mill, a family pitch and putt
opened its community develop- ning costs of an organisation or be voucher at Windwhistle Golf Club, a framed
ment fund for a second round of paid retrospectively to a project photographic portrait of a favourite pet and
funding. that has already started.
transport for four people to Bristol Airport.
The council is actively seeking The maximum amount available
Tickets are available at £10 per head and the
applications to the grant scheme for each application is £1,000, with
from local voluntary and commu- no minimum limit. Applicants will club hopes that people will make up tables of
nity groups and charitable organ- be expected to match fund 25 per eight, although smaller groups are welcome,
isations looking to set up new cent of the project costs with their and bring along their own supper. Free haggis
projects or enhance their current own resources and supply finan- will also be provided. 
activities or facilities in the town. cial statements and estimates Tickets can be obtained from Barron’s Outfit-
The closing date for the second where appropriate in accordance
ters in Holyrood Street or by contacting Robin
n THE children at Chard School were thrilled to take delivery of program- phase of funding is Monday, Feb- with the terms of the application. Williams on 01460 66631.
mable robotic arms. The children will learn how to program the robotic ruary 1st at 10am. Chard’s new town clerk, Zoe
arms as part of science, technology engineering, maths and space topic Application forms are available Truong, said: “Chard Town Council
activities. from the council’s website at is committed to encouraging Arsonists set three cars ablaze
www.chard.gov.uk or by contact- community development, and is
ARSONISTS are being blamed for three car fires
ing the town council on 01460- always pleased to see applications
Local MP hopes to help secure in Crewkerne in the early hours of Saturday,
239567. Organisations that have from organisations who are
January 9th.
already been financially sup- working towards this.
long-term future for post office ported by the council in this fi- “We look forward to finding out The alarm was raised at just before 2.15am to
nancial year, however, will not be how we can best support the va- the incident in Henley View and one fire engine
eligible to apply again. riety of projects happening in the from Crewkerne was mobilised.
LOCAL MP Marcus Fysh MP says he ing every available opportunity to
is working behind the scenes with reopen the post 0ffice – and keep it Chard Town Council hopes to town.” The extent of the damage was not describe,d
potential  providers  to  secure  a open permanently.  support many different kinds of Awards will be made before the but a spokesperson for the fire and rescue
projects through this fund - such end of March 2016 and successful
long-term resolution for Crewkerne “I am optimistic that by continuing as staging a one-off event, fund- applicants will be invited to the service said: “Crews confirmed a fire involving
Post Office.  to hold these conversations we can ing a pilot scheme or the purchase Annual Parish Meeting in April to three cars. The cause of the fire was believed to
The branch recently closed be- achieve a resolution.  of new equipment. collect their cheques. be deliberate.”
cause the landlord had given notice
to vacate. “I would like to thank the large If you have a story for South Somerset, call Anders Larsson on
Mr Fysh said: “Whilst negotiations number  of  residents  who  have
are happening behind the scenes, been  contacting  me  with  their 01297 446142 or email [email protected]
the key point is to continue explor- thoughts and suggestions.”
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Local businesses asked New member joins Rotary Wildlife photographer talks
to complete survey on eroding Jurassic Coast
BUSINESSES in and around Crewkerne are
being encouraged to have their say and influ-
ONE day it will be
ence the local business support, activities and
“Crewkerne-by-the
benefits on offer in the area.
Sea”, but don’t get your
The Crewkerne Area Business Chamber is
deckchairs out just yet
running a short survey to collate the views of
because it won’t happen
business people, as part of its commitment to
soon.
reinvigorate the organisation following a com-
In fact, it could take
mittee reshuffle at its annual general meeting tens of thousands of
in October 2015. years, members of
Chairman Brian Forster said: “The Crewkerne Crewkerne & District
Area Business Chamber is here to represent University of the Third
the local business community, so we’re running Age (U3A) heard at
this survey to clarify what it is that local busi- their monthly meeting
nesses want most from the chamber and what on January 4th.
they think are the key business issues in the Award-winning
area. wildlife photographer
“This information will be used to help us refo- n WELCOME: Rotary President Linda Piggott with new member Nicola Colin Varndell said that
Della Valle and Bob Acland
cus our activities and priorities, making the the Jurassic Coast was
Chamber more relevant and better suited to THE Rotary club of Ilminster re- months has attended many of our disappearing fast. A
delivering what matters most to local busi- cently welcomed its latest mem- meetings. I am delighted that she mile of coastline had
nesses.” ber, Nicola Della Valle, who was has agreed to join our ranks as her been lost to erosion in n PREDICTION: Colin Varndell, pictured with
The Crewkerne Area Business Chamber aims inducted by District Governor Bob enthusiasm and pro-active hands the last 2,000 years, he wife Susy, gave a talk on ‘The Natural Beauty of
to represent the business community in and Acland. on approach will certainly be an told the meeting at the Dorset’ at Crewkerne & District U3A
A long-standing resident of the Heritage Centre. So the
around Crewkerne, and to find ways of bringing asset.
town, Nicola is a keen supporter of prediction about Crewkerne being on the heathland and downs of West
that community together to support and en- “It will also help to bring down
the popular Warehouse Theatre the coast will happen some time in Dorset.
hance business in the area. the average age of our member-
and is involved in a number of the future. As well as the spectacular rock for-
The 10-question survey takes just a few min- other local activities, including the ship considerably, and we are Colin, who lives in Netherbury, mations of the cliffs, he also showed
utes to complete and will be open until the end Ilminster Experience. hoping that she will encourage near Beaminster, gave a talk called the birds, wild flowers, insects and
of January. It can be found online at www.sur- Rotary President Linda Piggott- other younger members of the “The Natural Beauty of Dorset” reptiles, some of them very rare, that
veymonkey.co.uk/r/6ZK56GF or for a hard Vijeh said: “Nicola is well known in community to become involved in based on a book of that title, pub- inhabit the area, from otters and
copy, email [email protected] the town and during the last six the valuable work we do.” lished in 2014, that he wrote with his kingfishers to orchids and butterflies
wife Susy. such as the Adonis Blue.
If you have a story for South Somerset, call Anders Larsson His talk, illustrated by some of his Photographs taken by Colin, a self-
photographs which feature in the taught photographer, have been pub-
on 01297 446142 or email [email protected] book, was a journey along the Juras- lished in many books and magazines.
sic Coast from Lyme Regis to Poole He and Susy run a natural history
Harbour and then inland to include photography business.
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Station friends ask passengers
to have their say on services
by Anders Larsson
THE Friends of Crewkerne Sta- Group members would also like
tion are asking passengers what [email protected] to wish everybody a happy new
facilities and services they want. year and especially thank those
Members of the Friends of who supported the Friends’ Sta-
Crewkerne Station have put to- “The deadline for responses to tion Open Day in December.
gether the questionnaire to help the consultation is February 9th Chairman of the Friends Tony
provide the evidence for their sub- and the friends are meeting to put Reese praised the local businesses
mission to the government consul- together the results of the ques- who gave raffle prizes in support n WHISTLESTOP TOUR: Gail
tation on re-franchising the rail tionnaire on January 27th. of the Station Open Day. Coleshill, secretary of the Friends
service. Secretary Gail Coleshill said: He said: “We are very fortunate of Crewkerne Station, delivers
The contract with South West "We want to get lots of responses that local businesses in Crewkerne copies of the questionnaire to
Trains comes to an end in 2017 so we have put questionnaires at are so supportive. Raif Copley at Templecombe
and the government is consulting many of the railway stations on “Everyone tells us that they ap-
about what should be in the new the Salisbury to Exeter line for preciate the help the friends give
contract. people to fill in. to the station and, of course, good
“The friends are using the ques- “They are very short, so can eas- transport facilities benefits local
tionnaire to find out what facilities ily be done while waiting for a business.”
people need at the station and train, but we also want to encour- The government consultation FAMILY RUN
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Works continue to improve
Yeovil’s key transport links
MAJOR work to improve key transport links in “Planning all the work is far from straightforward
Yeovil is continuing to make good progress with the but we’re doing what we can to keep disruption to a
upgrade of the Horsey Roundabout nearing comple- minimum.
tion. “We understand people won’t appreciate the work
Somerset County Council carried out most of the
while it’s taking place, but hopefully they will support
work before Christmas with several road closures in
our end goal – which is to make sure the town has a
place, before focus switched to Lysander Road.
The next phased started on January 4th, which will road system fit for the future.”
see the existing pedestrian crossings on this route re- Work to improve links along the Western Corridor
moved, the central islands widened to provide a larger of the town is also being planned. It was hoped to start
area for pedestrians and cyclists to wait, and a new this in January but the county council is still working
pedestrian and cycle crossing installed. through the tendering process to appoint a contractor
Carriageway resurfacing started Monday, January which offers the best value for money. This scheme
11th using overnight road closures between 7pm to will now take place later in the year, with the added
7am, although these will be kept to a minimum.
benefit that work will not clash with the Hospital
Temporary crossing facilities will be in place while
Roundabout upgrade.
the new toucan crossing is installed, with work also
including a new underground traffic detection system Councillor Fothergill added: “There’s already
and new signs and road markings. plenty of work going on around Yeovil, so we feel the
n TAKING DELIVERY: From left, local farm Mike Turner and Tracey and Gerald Hobbs from The Squir- The Horsey Roundabout upgrade is the first phase best plan of action is to take time and make sure we
rel Inn with the ash faggot of a £14million programme of works to improve get the details of the scheme absolutely right and at
Pub opens its doors to continue roads along the Eastern and Western Corridors of the right price.”
Yeovil. As well as increasing the capacity of major junc-
The second phase will see an upgrade of the Hospi- tions and improving traffic flow, the Eastern and
tal Roundabout, also along the Eastern Corridor.
annual West Country tradition Western Corridor schemes are essential to support
Work here is likely to start on Monday, February 1st,
Yeovil’s economic growth and are necessary to allow
although may be brought forward depending on
progress at Horsey. Further details about the timing lmajor developments to go ahead, including:
THE new owners of The Squirrel Inn, near Local farmer Mike Turner has made the ash of this work and traffic management arrangements More than 2,000 new homes at sites in Brimsmore,
Winsham, halted renovation work for one day faggot for The Squirrel for 42 consecutive will be available later in January. lLufton and Lyde Road;
to make sure that a local tradition could be years. The works at the Hospital Roundabout will see ded- More than 20 hectares of employment land at
kept alive. icated left turn lanes provided on the Queensway, Lufton and Bunford Park;
Gerald and Tracey Hobbs hope to open in With the pub currently undergoing renova- Kingston and Reckleford approaches together with a lRedevelopment of the town centre including the
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on Wednesday, January 6th. Mr Hobbs said: “It was a very good night, it Councillor David Fothergill, Somerset County peak journey times by 23 per cent (West Coker Road
In short, the ritual is a very old West Country was packed. Council’s Cabinet member for highways, said: to Thorne Lane) and 16 per cent (Horsey Roundabout
tradition, thought to have originated in Scan- “It took four hours, 20 minutes and 30 sec- “We’re investing a huge amount of money across to Lyde Road) – compared to what they would be
dinavia. onds to burn the ash faggot.” Yeovil to make sure its transport links can cope with with the developments in place but without the im-
future developments. provements.
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PARKER KNOLL sofas, chairs and recliners There’s a floor for all tastes and budgets in Calverts!
COLLIS & HAYES sofas and chairs RUGS 10% SALE DISCOUNT ON ALL RUGS
Huge discounts on CELEBRITY suites & (unless otherwise marked)
recliners
If you are unable to find what you want, please do not hesitate in asking our Sales
SHERBORNE suites &
recliners staff, Rob or Colin, who will be able to help.
SUTCLIFFE tables, chairs
FABRIC DEPT.
& occassional
20% off Sanderson
BED DEPT.
20% off Romo
Massive discounts on REYLON beds
25% off TEMPUR memory foam beds 20% off Harlequin
25% off VI-SPRING beds 20% off Blendworth
Unbeatable prices on HARRISONBeds Discounts on cushions and made curtains
94 - 108 Station Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1PD |01823 335 823 | www.calvertsfurniture.co.uk
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