ISSUE 69
THE BATCH
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October 2014
The newsletter for Dunkerton,
Tunley & Withyditch
Prince of Wales
on Dunkerton Hill
ALSO AVAILABLE ON www.dunkertonparish.org.uk.
Dates for your Diary
Date
Sat 4 Oct
Sun 5 Oct
Sun 12 Oct
Thur 30 Oct
Sat 8 Nov
Sun 9 Nov
Time
6.30 p.m.
3.00 p.m.
10.00 a.m.
7.30 p.m.
7.30 p.m.
10.00 a.m.
Advance Notice
Fri 14 Nov
7.00 p.m.
Thur 20 Nov
7.30 p.m.
Sun 23 Nov
3.00 p.m.
Event
Dunkerton Quiz (DPH)
Harvest Celebrations at All Saints Church
TRC Working Party Grounds Maintenance
Parish Council Meeting (DPH)
WW1 Commemoration Dinner (TRC)
TRC Working Party Stage Clear-Out
TRC Annual Bonfire Night
Parish Council Meeting (TRC)
Folk Music Afternoon (DPH)
Bed & Breakfast
En-suite Accommodation
Traditional English &
Filipino Food
See Full Menu on our
website
Tel: 01761 434262
www.accommodation-bath.co.uk
e-mail: [email protected]
HARVEST CELEBRATIONS
SUNDAY 5th OCTOBER
3.00 p.m. Bring and Share Picnic Tea
4.00 p.m. Harvest Thanksgiving Service
5.00 p.m. Auction of Harvest Gifts
in aid of Send a Cow
Details on page 7
WW1 COMMEMORATION DINNER
In aid of Help for Heroes
Saturday 8th November 2014
7.30pm for 8.00pm at the TRC
Hot meal with sweet to follow, entertainment,
Grand Raffle
Tickets (selling fast – only a few left!!) £15 per
head, children under 12 half price
Available from
Robert Gardiner 01761 470286
Jo Wadsworth 01761 479165
David Orme 01761 438721
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"It's important to reiterate the more we talk
about these scams, the more people are made
aware of them the less likely they are to become
victims. Please spread the word to your relatives,
neighbours, colleagues and friends, especially
those who are elderly or vulnerable.
Don’t forget the regular events at
Dunkerton, Withyditch and Tunley halls
"If you are unsure of anyone asking you for
details, we would advise you to be overly cautious.
There are some simple but effective measures
people can take to minimise the risk of becoming a
victim of these scams."
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Foiling the Phone Scammer
We are reminding people to be careful of
phone scammers after several reports of bogus
callers claiming to be police or security companies.
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If someone claims to be from a company
check their details, look at their website and see if
they have any testimonials.
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Call the company, but don't use a number the
caller gives you. Look one up on the internet or in
a phone directory. Before you make the call, either
use a different telephone or wait for a dialling tone
to ensure the bogus callers are not still on the line.
.
If the person claims to be from the local
police, always ask for their collar number or staff
I.D number. Every officer or staff member has one.
You can then call 101 to check they are who they
say they are.
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Don't release any personal information
including any bank details that could be exploited
unless you have confirmed the caller is genuine
and reputable and you actually need what is being
offered.
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The police and the banks will never ask you
for banking details or PIN numbers on the phone.
There have several incidents in North
Somerset and South Gloucestershire over the last
month where residents received a call on their
landline from someone purporting to be from
either the police or a security company.
An elderly couple in Clevedon, North
Somerset, received a call from a man claiming to
be from "The Crime Reduction Unit of the police".
He was trying to persuade the couple to buy an
alarm for £1.00 that would connect them to the
local police and fire service. He also wanted to
make an appointment to visit their home. They
weren't sure about the man so they hung up and
told their neighbour, who alerted police.
In a similar vein, an elderly lady in South
Gloucestershire was made aware of a potential
scam after a friend received a call. When she then
got a phone call herself she was prepared.
She was called by a man who stated he was
from a security company wanting to conduct a
home survey. She asked for the proposal to be put
in writing and for a letter to be sent with some
literature to her so she could speak to her son, at
which point the man put the phone down.
Final date for copy for the next edition of
The Batch is
Wednesday 15h October 2014.
Please submit copy to the Editor c/o
[email protected] or to The
Batch, Rose Cottage, Dunkerton, BA2 8BH
Late copy will be held over for the next
edition
PC Fin Simmons from Avon and Somerset
Police said: "I encourage people to take care when
they received unsolicited calls from people. The
two ladies who received calls did exactly the right
thing in trying to get the person to prove their
identity. Reputable companies or genuine callers
will be happy to prove who they are and provide
identification.
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Free Driving Awareness
Our free Road Smart driving awareness
programme is off to a great start with over 1,000
people signed up so far. We're seeking your help
to promote these sessions further and get even
more people to sign up. The statistics around road
safety are scary:
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DUNKERTON
PARISH HALL
95% of all collisions are caused by human
error and
One third of all serious crashes involve
people aged 17-24
We're therefore keen for as many people
as possible to attend a free 2 hour session to
improve their driving awareness.
The sessions are available in Keynsham,
Bath, Filton, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton,
Chipping Sodbury and Yeovilton and are bookable
for 17-24 year olds and for those aged 25 and
over. This new and potentially life-saving session is
available to all drivers, to see the dates on offer
and to book a place visit www.roadsmart.org.
For booking enquiries please call Lisa Snell 01761
434824 or [email protected]
The Corporate Communications Department,
Avon and Somerset Police
Force HQ, Valley Road
Portishead, North Somerset
BS20 8QJ
Tuesday 7.00 – 9.00 p.m. D.O.G. (Dog Obedience
Group) Ruth/Nick Barrett 01761 432246
Also tables and chairs for hire – very useful if you
are planning a barbeque or other event.
Dunkerton Parish Hall – Regular Events
(Lisa Snell (01761 434824)
Yoga Classes
Monday:
6pm - 7pm Beginners Class
7.30pm - 9pm General Class
Tuesday:
10am -12am Mums and Babies with
tea and cake (please call to book a place)
Wednesday: 10am -11.30am General Class
7pm - 9pm Pregnancy Class
Thursday:
6pm - 7.30pm General Class
Friday:
10am - 11.30am General Class
Saturday:
9.30am - 11am General Class
01275 816 042 Ext 66042
The Hollow Road
Closure
For more information please call Charlotta at
Universal Yoga on 01761470658 or
email [email protected]
or visit the website at www.universalyoga.co.uk
B&NES Highways Maintenance will
be carrying out work in The Hollow to
improve the drains and carry out repairs
to the road surface. As much of the
work as possible will be carried out
using "Stop / Go" sign boards, however
certain aspects of the work will require
the closure of the lane. The closure is
scheduled for FRIDAY & SATURDAY
26th & 27th SEPTEMBER.
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W.I. Report
Dog Fouling Notice
Dunkerton W.I. met at Tunley Recreation
Centre on Tuesday 9th September. The meeting
was well-attended. Our two fund-raising events,
namely Sue Snook's garden party and Elisabeth
Farnaby's cheese and wine supper had been a
resounding success with a profit of £288.17.
Members are looking forward to a coach trip to
Forde Abbey later this month. Most ladies are
keen to enjoy another Christmas meal at the King
William, Tunley this year.
It has been an absolute pleasure to have
lived in Dunkerton for over 20 years, the wonderful
countryside, the array of birds, the sound of
horses going by, and the diverse wildlife make it a
truly special place to live and as residents we try
to do our best to keep it that way and respect the
countryside and all who live in it.
I consider myself a responsible owner of
three dogs, not only by keeping my dogs on the
lead whilst out walking but more importantly
cleaning up after my dogs. It’s an unavoidable byproduct of owning a dog, and therefore it’s every
owner’s moral duty and legal responsibility to
clean up after their dog whether it’s in a town or in
the countryside. There are no excuses! Fouling is
unacceptable and failure to promptly clean up dog
mess can result in a prosecution and fine.
Our speaker for the evening was Ms Josie
Pownall, her subject: Military Uniforms- Design
and Manufacturing. She is instrumental in
providing uniforms and accessories to the military
services, providing for all ages, all walks of life,
and for all weathers. For instance, she had to find
3,000 wellies and waders for the army when they
were assisting with the Somerset Levels Flood
disaster. She passed around beautifully handembroidered badges and samples of trumpet
banner flags using fine gold thread. A ceremonial
cap (or bearskin) was also presented. Ms Pownall
explained how willow from the Somerset levels
was used to form the frame inside and only brown
bear fur (dyed black) can be used to create helmet
as we know it.
Please be thoughtful no matter where you
walk your dog and leave this beautiful area in
which we live acceptable to all. Many thanks.
Laura Loxton
Dunkerton
Ms Pownall displayed a range of clothing,
including underwear, emphasizing the
importance of safety and comfort in designing
and manufacturing uniforms. She herself had
been responsible for one of the designs, and
together with her dedication to her job had been
awarded an MBE. Her enthusiasm and knowledge
certainly came through in her talk and members
were spell-bound!
The next meeting is a harvest supper
on 14th October at Tunley Recreation
Centre 7.15p.m.
Judy Chidlaw (Secretary)
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Manders Orchard Now Belongs
To Everyone
27TH DUNKERTON PARISH HALL
ANNUAL SHOW 2014
Dunkerton Parish Hall had
another splendid display of garden
produce, cookery and handicrafts for
its 27th Annual Show. The excellent
summer weather this year aided a
bumper crop of entries across many
classes. The children's classes were
well supported and were judged once
again by Sue Snook who has judged
every one of the previous Shows. The
cookery classes were judged for the
first time by Sophie Smith, past
winner of many Show prizes.
Please come and enjoy this lovely space.
Here are the judges busy sampling the
exhibits:
On Sunday the 14th of September
the Manders family, members of the Parish
Council and members of the Orchard
working group met to pay our respects to
the late David Manders and to celebrate
the handover of his orchard to the
community. A beautiful sign was erected
to mark the occasion and be a reminder
of David's contributions to our village.
Now that the orchard is open, all
are welcome to come and enjoy it. It is a
great place to let the kids explore and a
restful place for all. Should you wish to get
involved, perhaps with suggestions for the
fruit, planning for an event (it's harvest
time soon), the occasional loan of a lawn
mower, or even an hour of swinging a
strimmer then please
email [email protected]
tweet @mandersorchard.
The trophies were presented by
the Hall's newly elected Treasurer,
James Hender. Winners included
Charlotte de Grey, Clare Taylor,
Steve Uphill, Jo Harrison, Michael de
Grey, Ben Beechener, Imogen
Dallimore, Sarah Swords, Jane Hasell,
Charlotte Dixon and June Harrison.
But special mention must be made of
Robert Gardiner who won the May
Gooding Cup for his Victoria sponge
cake which was the best entry in the
cookery classes.
See you there soon.
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From the Rectory
Over recent weeks we have witnessed a
tragedy of historic proportions unfold in Iraq
with thousands of innocent people at immediate
risk of death for no other reason than their
religious beliefs. It is impossible not to be
profoundly dismayed by the barbaric acts
carried out by ISIS fighters that threaten to alter
permanently the county’s complex and ancient
religious heritage.
The forced and bloody exodus of
Christians and other religious minorities from
an area which has been at the heart of Christian
civilisation in the Nineveh region for almost
2,000 years, underline in very clear terms the
appalling inhumanity of the perpetrators of
these crimes.
All Saints’ Church
The Parish Church of Dunkerton & Tunley
Rector: Revd Gordon Ripley 01761
470249 [email protected]
Churchwardens: Matthew Frayne 01761
437754 [email protected]
Charlotte de Grey 01761 436618
[email protected]
We should not allow, however, the
magnitude of the crimes we are witnessing to
paralyze us from responding prayerfully with
Christ-like love and compassion or from
pressing the international community to
accelerate and intensify their own humanitarian
and diplomatic efforts.
As the Archbishop of Canterbury made
clear in his recent statement on the subject no
effort should be spared to protect all groups
forcefully displaced by this conflict.
BENEFICE SERVICES
05 Oct
12 Oct
19 Oct
26 Oct
02 Nov
9.30 a.m.
4.00 p.m.
9.30 a.m.
11.15 a.m.
9.30 a.m.
11.15 a.m.
8.00 a.m.
9.30 a.m.
6.00 p.m.
9.30 p.m.
6.00 p.m.
Parish Communion
Harvest Festival
Holy Communion
Family Service
Holy Communion
Café and Craft in the
Village Hall
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Evensong
Holy Communion
Evensong
From mid-August until Harvest Wells
Cathedral have been using mainly red altar
hangings and vestments in worship, to stand in
solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Iraq,
Syria and throughout the Middle East who are
suffering greatly at this time for their faith.
Camerton
Dunkerton
Dunkerton
Camerton
Camerton
Dunkerton
Camerton
Dunkerton
Camerton
Camerton
Dunkerton
Historically, red vestments are worn on
the feasts of martyrs – those who have died for
their faith – and so it is fitting that in the relative
peace of our own environment that we are
united with those whose lives are in danger.
This initiative has been taken up by the
PCC at All Saint’s Church where we are doing
something similar during the months of
September and October. We shall be praying not
only for Christian communities of all traditions
but also for those of other faiths whose lives are
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threatened because of their faith not only in the
Middle East but also in Nigeria, India, The
Sudan, Indonesia, North Korea, Egypt and
Pakistan.
HARVEST CELEBRATIONS SUNDAY 5th OCTOBER
This will culminate on Sunday October
when the focus of our worship at the 9.30
Communion Service will be on the suffering
Church throughout the world.
Meanwhile, in your prayers please give
thanks for the steadfast, inspiring witness of
persecuted Christians who remain faithful to
Christ even as they are facing suffering and
oppression.
3.00 p.m. Bring and Share Picnic
Tea in the churchyard (in the church
if wet). Drinks provided. All you need
is a plate of food to share (cake,
scones, biscuits, etc) and, if it is a
fine day, perhaps something to sit on
outside.
Pray that they will know the Lord’s
comfort throughout all they endure. Ask Him to
sustain them, protect them and provide for
them. At the same time pray also for believers in
the West, who may endure contempt and
hostility, albeit at a much lower level, that they
will be encouraged by the example of their
suffering brothers and sisters.
4.00 p.m. Harvest Thanksgiving
Service in the church, led by the
Rector and musicians from the parish.
Please bring your harvest gifts for
display in the church and for auction
after the service.
26th
Your friend, in Christ,
5.00 p.m. Auction of Harvest Gifts
in aid of Send a Cow
Gordon
In the past we have sent a donkey,
saplings and six sheep and a chicken bring your homemade jam, chutney,
cake, plants etc to be auctioned so
that we can help a family in rural
Africa to build a farm - and
remember to bring some money to
pay for goods you buy!
Don’t forget
your
donation
Checklist: plate of food (to share) •
rug or chairs • harvest gifts (to
auction) • money
The Batch is edited by Rachel Prior and printed by Richard
Hopkins. The views expressed in this newsletter are not
necessarily the views of The Batch Committee.
Thank you
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So let me use this article to encourage
everyone to ask the question: ‘Is there
something else that I could do to support my
church and to serve play my part in serving my
local community?’ If there is I am sure your offer
to help will be warmly received.
Bishop’s Message – August 2014
Rt Revd Peter Hancock, Bishop of Bath &
Wells
‘It rained and rained and rained and
rained and….’
With warm Christian greetings
I don’t know what you did on Bank
Holiday Monday, but I was taking part in the
Annual Raft Race in Wells. And my word did it
rain. It was so wet you couldn’t tell who had
fallen off their raft into the moat and who were
simply spectators.
Rt Revd Peter Maurice, Bishop of
Taunton
It was such a shame, as so much work
had gone into organising it. I felt particularly sad
for the stallholders, most of whom were
volunteers, who had come to raise money and
support for various local charities. As the rain
poured down they were forced to seek shelter
under trees and gazebos. There were lots of
good causes represented, with a wide range of
charities all of which do a fantastic job in
different ways. It made me realise again just
how fortunate we are in this country to have so
many charities which together provide vital
support, advice, care or assistance to millions of
people each week. Most of that amazing work
would not happen without volunteers playing
their part and giving their time.
Withyditch
Chapel
Centre
The same is true in the church. We are
so richly blessed with dedicated people who give
so generously of their time, maintaining our
churches and ensuring that they are open and
welcoming; overseeing church finances and
safeguarding; serving on committees or as a
school governor; working with children and
young people; praying; taking services;
preaching; visiting and caring for people. The list
is endless. In many of our smaller churches,
however, it is not always easy to get people who
will serve as churchwardens, treasurers or
church officers and sometimes the ‘turn’ on the
coffee or flower rota seems to come round
somewhat too often.
Services – Sunday 5th October at
3.00pm
Tea and cakes served after Service
Need a venue for a function? Why not try
the Withyditch Centre?
More details can be seen on the Parish web
site (www.dunkertonparish.org.uk). This shows
pictures of the Centre and the location.
For further information, contact anyone on
the web site or listed on the notice board at the
Chapel door.
Tony Hearn 01761- 470507
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DUNKERTON PARISH
COUNCIL
Traffic Priority Signage Fairfield Build Out
Tunley. The Give Way road markings at Fairfield,
Lansdown View and Blind
Lane build outs have all been repainted.
Report on the Parish Council Meeting
held at Tunley Recreation Centre on
Thursday 31 July 2014
Westbury Terrace Drain. The drainage pipes that
run down across the field behind the hedge will be
thoroughly jetted, the situation will then be
monitored, and if this does not significantly
improve matters then an additional extra drain will
be installed.
PLANNING
The Core Strategy has passed its final hurdle and
has been adopted by B&NES Council.
Drains in The Hollow Dunkerton. Work will
take place on additional new drains and gullies,
plus replacement drain covers that have a greater
water catchment area to replace the existing small
drain covers. The objective is to catch all of the
water into the drains from the many springs in The
Hollow; hopefully resulting in no surface water
running down the lane during the winter months.
This drainage work will require closure of The
Hollow, whilst closed repair work to the surface of
the lane will be carried out including increasing the
carriageway width on the bend at the top of The
Hollow.
Possible Unauthorised Development- There
appears to be a potential infringement of Planning
Regulations with a campsite / caravan site being
set up on the triangle of land at Tunley fork. This
has been reported to B&NES planning
enforcement team who is investigating.
Planning Application Ref 14/02794/FUL
Sunnymead Palmers Lane Tunley - Erection of
an extension and alterations to dwelling. The
parish council unanimously supported the
validated application and requested a condition
being attached regarding the demolition of the
outbuildings prior to the applicants taking up
residence. At the request of the B&NES planning
officer Cllrs also considered the proposed
alternative modern design deciding to support it,
reserving the right to review in more detail the
alternative design if it is subsequently submitted in
full.
Drains in Withyditch. Work will be put in hand
to realign the road surface so that the three drains
just below the entrance to
Dovecote Barn will in future catch the surface
water at this location. Regarding the surface water
further down Withyditch Lane on the corner just
prior to Engine Bridge - the drainage engineer will
contact the land owner to seek permission for this
surface water to be channelled into the corner of
the field to soak away into the landfill on the old
railway. The drainage engineer has met with the
owners of Dovecote Barn and the owner of the
adjacent fields and is grateful for their assistance
and co-operation. She is impressed with the
measures that they have both installed to prevent
surface run off from their respective properties
onto the highway.
Planning Application Ref 14/02887/FUL Lower
Tunley Farm Stoneage Lane Tunley - Retention
of a general purpose agricultural storage
building. (Retrospective). The parish council was
unanimous in objecting to this application
considering the proposed barn to be too large and
in the wrong location. Cllrs stated that the
applicant should have built the barn he had
permission for under the agricultural notification
and not the present barn or the amended version as
proposed by this application. Cllrs Patch and
Gardiner did not participate in the discussion or
vote on this application due to their declared
interests.
Damage to Lanes due to the closure of the
B3115 November ‘13. Work to rebuild the
collapsed roadside verge at the western end of
Church Lane will be scheduled for late summer /
early autumn.
Spring Water Overflow onto Church Lane. Just
to the west of Brooklands the overflow from a
HIGHWAYS, RIGHTS OF WAY AND
ALLIED MATTERS
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[email protected] 01761 470286
Di Prescott
Lead Cllr for:Waste & Recycling and
Highways.
Support Cllr for:Finance & Planning.
15 Sarabeth Drive, Tunley BA2 0EA
[email protected] 01761 472763
spring fed cattle trough flows out through the field
hedge onto the carriageway. The Highways
Inspector will contact the land owner to see how
best to redirect this overflow back down the
original channel through the hedge and into the
road drain.
World War 1 Commemorations A dinner will be
held in aid of Help for Heroes on 8 November,
details to follow in The Batch.
Clare Taylor
Manders Orchard. First maintenance session
held, with these to become regular events. Land
registration successfully completed.
Lead Cllr for:Broadband.
Support Cllr for:Finance, Planning,
Website, Placemaking.
DPC Rep for: - Dunkerton
Parish Hall and Dunkerton
Green & Orchard.
Next Meeting Thursday October 30 Dunkerton
Parish Hall 7.30 pm.
Nick Patch
Lead Cllr for:Public Rights of Way.
Support Cllr for:Waste & Recycling and
Highways.
DPC Rep for:- Tunley
Recreation Centre
The Maples, Stoneage Lane, Tunley BA2 0DS
[email protected] 01761 470800
Parish Council Meeting Dates for 2014
All parish council meetings will be held on
Thursdays commencing 7.30 pm. The dates and
venues are as follows:
30 October 2014
20 November 2014
22 January 2015
Clerk: Kathryn MANCHEE, 3, Lark Close,
Midsomer Norton, BA3 4PX. Telephone: 01761
411305 e mail: [email protected]
For details of the information available from the
Council under the Model Publication Scheme and
Freedom of Information please contact the Clerk.
DPH
TRC
TRC
District Councillor for Bathavon West Ward
covering the Parishes of Dunkerton, Camerton,
Combe Hay, Englishcombe, Newton St Loe,
Priston: David J. Veale, The Gables, 89 Cooks
Hill, Clutton, Bristol BS39 5RD Tel 01761
452073
or
07836342747
email
[email protected]
COUNCILLOR CONTACT DETAILS
Martin Robinson
Chairman
Lead Cllr for:Finance and Planning.
Support Cllr for:Highways.
DPC Rep for: Dunkerton Cricket Club.
3 Sarabeth Drive, Tunley, BA2 0EA
[email protected]
01761 471134
David Orme
Vice Chairman
Lead Cllr for: Placemaking & Website
Support Cllr for:Public Rights of Way &
Planning
DPC Rep for: - The Batch.
1 Rose Cottage, Brooklands, Dunkerton, BA2 8BH
[email protected] 01761 438721
Robert Gardiner
Lead Cllr for:Commemorative Events.
North Hill Farm, Tunley, BA2 0EE
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WOMEN’S INSTITUTE – meeting on the second
Tuesday of each month (except July and August)
at 7.15pm - contact Sue Snook 01225 833637 for
further information.
NEED A VENUE?
TUNLEY RECREATION CENTRE has a
modern facility which is ideal for your Wedding
Reception, Parties, Meetings, Classes and Business
Meeting requirements.
The accommodation consists of Bar,
Kitchen with serving area, Seating at round tables
for up to 80 persons.
For Talks and Meetings we can
accommodate up to a 120 persons. The facility has
disabled persons access and toilet. There is ample
on site Car Parking and an outside children’s play
area.
For all your enquiries, including hall
availability
and
bookings
email
us
[email protected] or phone 07813
118482.
TUNLEY VILLAGE
RECREATION
CENTRE
CONTACT US: [email protected]
Phone 07813 118482 for all enquiries.
Also anyone wishing to help in any way with the
running of our recreation centres facilities please
contact above.
CAN YOU HELP?
Tunley Recreation Centre
Regular Events
On Sunday 12th October 2014 we are
organizing a Working Party to carry out
maintenance task to the Grounds, Starting
at 10am.
Thursday and Friday evenings are Vacant at
present - For details, please contact
[email protected] or phone (during
office hours only) 07813 118482.
DOG CLASSES - Dog Club – Dunkerton Obedience
Group meet on Mondays 7.30 – 9.30 p.m.
Contact: Secretary Mr Nicholas Barrett, email
[email protected], phone 01761 432246
On Sunday 9th November 2014 we are
organizing a Working Party to strip out the
Stage. This will be the first phase of the
creation of the new storage area, starting
at 10am.
DOLLS’ HOUSE CLUB - 3rd Tuesday evening - Info –
Mrs S Snook 01225 833637
PLEASE COME ALONG TO ETHER
OR BOTH OF THESE EVENT, YOUR
HELP HOWEVER SMALL WILL BE VERY
MUCH APPRECIATED. Note the dates
TODDLER GROUP - Wednesday morning - Info –
Mrs M Manley 01761 415620
CASICO FUN DOG TRAINING – Wednesday
evening 6.45 – 7.45. Contact Debbie on 07960
532666.
now.
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TRC ANNUAL BONFIRE NIGHT
FRIDAY
14TH
NOVEMBER – GATE OPEN
7PM.
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Frome Town Sports
Pensford
Farrington Gurney
Stockwood
Wanderers
Fry Club Res
Cup Fixtures – KO 2.30pm
11 Oct
Away
LIGHTING OF FIRE AT 7.30PM
Farrington Gurney
Reserve Team - Mid-Somerset Football League Second Division
Manager – Please contact one of the above
Hot Food – Tea – Coffee - Bar etc will be
available
ADMISSION FREE
20 Sept
27 Sept
04 Oct
18 Oct
League Games – KO 2pm
20 Sept
Away
27 Sept
Home
04 Oct
Away
Res
NO FIREWORKS PLEASE
(This year’s Bonfire has been moved by one
week due to the WW1 Commemorative Dinner)
Baltonsborough
Pensford Res
Farrington Gurney
Results
MATERIALS FOR BURNING ON BONFIRE
First Team
League Games
09 Aug Away
Won
16 Aug Away
Lost
30 Aug Home
Draw
06 Sept
Home
Won
The access gate to the Bonfire site will be open
from the last week of October.
Please REMEMBER – NO PLASTICS, ROOFING
FELT, CARPET or METAL ITEMS.
Your help in keeping to these rules will be much
appreciated and is required by law.
League Cup
13 Sept
Tunley 
Athletic
Football Club
Home
Lost
Reserve Team
League Games
06 Sept
Away
Lost
13 Sept
Away
Lost
The Recreation
Ground, Tunley,
BA2 0EB
Contacts
Keith Bridges - Chairman 07809 516940
Yvonne Dix - Secretary 07889 310041
Pete Fear & Bryan Moore - Life Members & Tunley
Residents
Cutters Friday Res
3-0
Stockwood Wanderers
3-0
Bishop Sutton Res
2-2
Hengrove Athletic
4-0
Chew Magna
2-1
Westhill Sports Res
3-2
Tor Leisure
3-1
We enjoyed fundraising events in the
summer, our first ever 8 a side tournament which
was won by Matt’s Magicians and we also held a tug
of war on the same day which was won by the
Weaverbirds. Its hope we can make them an annual
event. Two weeks later the 10th Freda Hookings
Memorial Match was against Timsbury Athletic this
year who won the game. Funds raised at both events
will go towards updating the changing rooms and
club facilities.
First Team - Somerset County Football League Division Two (East)
Manager - Matt Curtis 07725 851989
League Fixtures – KO 3pm
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Both teams have been sponsored with new
kits this season. The First Team by Pete Fear of
Fear & Co Builders and the Reserve Team by Jess &
Tom of the King William and an anonymous
sponsor. Thank you for supporting the teams in this
wonderful way.
Cam Valley Wildlife Group
www.cvwg.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
During the season there usually is a match on
Saturdays at the Recreation Centre’s Ground, so
please come along to watch and support your local
village club. You would be most welcome.
Botany walks
Botany Walks take place on Wednesday evenings,
meeting at 7.00pm. Contact Helena Crouch for
more information on any of the walks. Tel: 01761
410731 or mobile: 07773037001.
Please lift
sharewhenever possible –parking may be limited.
Everyone is welcome.
Anyone interested in joining the club in any
capacity please contact anyone of the above.
Conservation work mornings at Goosard Reserve
Work mornings at Goosard take place on the last
Saturday of the month, starting at 10.00 am. Be
sure to wear stout boots and clothing suitable for
conservation work. For details, please contact:
Roger Oliver on 01761 419778.
Bus Service Changes
Service 177/178 (Bath – Bristol): A number of
changes are being made to the timetable for
journeys on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Specifically the timetable for Service 177 is being
withdrawn on these days, however Service 178 is
being enhanced at the same time. The latter will
see the route on these days extended so that most
journeys run between Bath and Bristol (instead of
Bath and Midsomer Norton/Paulton as at present).
This will give people living in Radstock, Midsomer
Norton, Paulton and Farmborough at least twice
as many opportunities to travel to and from Bristol,
on Sundays / Public Holidays, once the changes
are made. People living in Keynsham (Park
Estate) or Writhlington concerned about the
withdrawal of Service 177 on Sundays and Public
Holidays should note that Services 38 and 179 will
provide alternatives for them.
NatureChild
A weekly nature club for under 5 year olds and
their parents/carers. Thursday mornings in term
time from 10.00-11.45 am, meeting at the start of
the track to Greyfield Woods in High Littleton. There
is a charge of £4 for 2-5 year olds, £2 for under 2s
and babies under 6 months are free.
Hot
chocolate or other drinks and a healthy snack are
provided. Activities include fire making, animal
tracking, natural art/craft, mini-beast hunts, stream
games and much more. There is a £1 discount for
CVWG members. Please contact Emily for details
on 07812 155 659.
Insect events and Chapel Court Wildlife Garden
If you wish to be notified of ad hoc insect events or
to help with conservation work towards the wildlife
garden,
please
contact
Deborah
at
[email protected] on 01761
435563.
Service 179 (Bath – Midsomer Norton): The
route of this service is being amended, as is
the Sunday and Public Holiday timetable.
Specifically on Sundays and Public Holidays the
timetable is being amended and all journeys are
being extended to serve Writhlington via
Radstock. In Writhlington buses will start and
terminate at Manor Park. Elsewhere, across all
days of operation, buses in Midsomer Norton will
start and terminate at Midsomer Norton Library
from 31 August.
5th October
Fungi at Ammerdown
Join Diana with your camera and learn how to
take great pictures of fungi.
Start time 2pm Contact: Diana Walker at e-mail:
[email protected] for more details and
what to bring.
Saturday 27th October
Conservation work morning at Goosard Reserve
Starting at 10.00 am. Be sure to wear stout boots
and clothing suitable for conservation work. For
details, please contact: Roger Oliver on 01761
419778.
To view or download timetables for the affected
services log
onto www.firstgroup.com/westofengland (new
timetables can be found under journey planning /
timetable booklets). Hard copy timetables will be
available from the travel shops from 15 August.
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Support your Local Tradesmen
PRW Group Ltd – Electrical,
Fire & Security Systems
Installation & Maintenance
Contractors – Tel: 01761 419909 or
visit www.prwgroup.co.uk
Bryan G Bishop : Funeral
Directors and Monumental
Masons 01761 412046
B
Gilbert
–
Roofing and
Construction Tiling,
slating,
leadwork, UPVC fascia, carpentry,
guttering
work, extensions
and
refurbishment undertaken. Tel: 01225
336806 Mob: 07725950177
Darren Wilkins Electrical
Contractors Ltd, Electrical
Contractor 017614 15310
[email protected]
Your ad here?
Martin Beck: Tunley Grounds &
Gardens - All Year Round
Garden Care - Lawn cutting, turfing,
www.bryangbishop.co.uk
spraying, fencing, hedge & tree work.
07731 903678 or 01761 479299
PlumbRite – Local 24hr Emergency Nicholas J Maggs: Funeral
Lye Services – General.
Callout Service. Gas, Oil & LPG (Gas
Safe and OFTEC Registered.) Services
incl maintenance or new installations
for plumbing, heating & bathrooms.
Free estimates. Call Chris on 01761
436797 or 07921 129168
Directors, Private Rest Rooms
and Chapel of Rest - Highfields
House, Bath Road, Oakhill, Near Bath,
Somerset BA3 5AF 01749 840499 or
01761 418921 or 01749 346567
Building, groundworks, driveways,
fencing, paths, patios and landscaping.
Mini digger/driver. Free estimates. Call
Ron on 01761 471027 or 07515
476995 or Ashley on 0779 4911496
Gas Boiler Services
(Nat Gas+LPG) Gas Safe
IAIN COTTON: Fine hand
carved lettering and stone
carving. Headstones, house signs and
Bath Plasterwork. Ornamental
plasterwork specialist, traditional
lime & general plastering.
gifts. See my work at
www.iaincotton.co.uk Tel. 01761
472768 or 07791 606562.
[email protected]
Repairs/existing plasterwork
reproduced. Free quotes. For more
information & full range of cornice,
roses and plaster mouldings visit
www.bathplasterwork.co.uk or call
01761 479366 or 07775 997142
At Your Home – Care: maintain
Michael Weaver Private Hire
independence in your own home. We
supply companionship, light domestic
duties, personal care etc. Care Quality
Commission licensed. 01225 430 450,
e-mail [email protected]
www.atyourhome.co.uk
Seasoned firewood for sale Loads
or bags available. Phone Rich 01761
434678 or 07971 670037.
Airport & Local Transfers.
Can take 4 people + luggage
Please contact me for a quote.
01761 436449 - 07740841255
email - [email protected]
Slimming World. Tuesdays 7.30pm at
Peasdown Cricket Club.
For more info please contact Becky.
Tel: 01761 751075 Mob: 07894
907827
W Noad Roofing And Guttering
Registered. Landlord Certificates.
Electrical work. General Plumbing +
Heating. 24 hr callout. Free estimates.
Andy A. G. Services 01761 471246/
07968 505646 [email protected]
Secure Door Services,
Radstock Road, Midsomer
Norton, BA3 2AD 01761
419999 | 01225 729009 | 0117 3035030
Respectful - Responsive - Fair Trustworthy
D Hurle Plastering Service
Competitive rates. Reliable and
friendly. No job too small. Free quotes.
07849 717702
Val Hurle Unisex Mobile
Hairdresser Shampoo set, blowdry,
Dustbusters Domestic Cleaners.
Reliable and Trustworthy, 69 Wesley
Avenue, Westfield, Radstock, BA3
3XF - Tel 07761 645580 or 07921
555030
All aspects of roofing and guttering
covered - Emergency service available
etc. Unisex Beauty Treatments
- All work guaranteed - References
(homebased in Westfield) Waxing,
available upon request - We are fully
nails, facial, reflexology, massage, etc.
insured for your peace of mind - Very
Visit www.valhurle.com 01761 436764
competitive prices to suit most budgets
- Call now on: 01225 519986.
Home From Home Dog Boarding Van For Hire, self drive or with
Westcroft Homecare. Friendly,
all home comforts for your dog whilst
driver, also tow a van TRAILER for
compassionate and professional. Care
you are away. 0790 586 3791
hire, local or distance. Call Derek on
in your own home when you need it, to
Tunley (01761) 479455 or
maintain your independence. Call
[email protected] for
01225 446903 for a free no obligation
competitive quotes
assessment. CQC Registered.
www.westcroftcare.co.uk
[email protected]
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‘The Batch’ together with details of your entry to: The Batch, c/o Rose Cottage, Dunkerton, Bath BA2 8BH.
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