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Restrictions lifted on "bird flu" premises
TESTS on chickens suspected of carrying bird flu at a premises near Chard have come back negative. As reported in the News, samples were taken from 12 chickens at Stony Knaps, Winsham, last Wednesday, after a sick chicken showing symptoms of bird flu
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Chard "smuggler" trial delayed
THE trial of a Chard man accused of smuggling more than four million cigarettes into Britain has been delayed until August. Steven Allen, aged 42, of Hornsbury Hill, was due to appear at Plymouth Combined Court on Wednesday, June 6, but the hearing was
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Students put through their paces
STUDENTS learning English as their second language were put through their paces this week in preparation for speaking and listening exams. Volunteers including Chard Mayor, Cllr Martin Wale, joined language tutors Linda Piggott and Elisabeth Kennard
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Thistles problem to blow over
TROUBLESOME thistles at the old Horlicks dairy in Ilminster which have become a nuisance for residents should be tamed within a fortnight, the agents for the site owner have said. Richard Baker, of Alder King, which represents Horlicks Farms and Dairies
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Barrington & District Women's Institute
THE Summer Supper was held on June 6. It proved to be an enjoyable evening, with much hard work put in by the committee. Hestercombe will be the destination for the summer outing, and this month's walk will be Dowlish Wake to Kingstone. Supper will be
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Chard Ladies Evening Guild
CHAIRMAN Maureen Cornelius welcomed 48 members and two new members to the Chard Ladies Evening Guild June meeting. Schedules were available for next month's mini craft and flower show, and members will choice their favourites from each class. There will
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Jumping for cash
YOUNGSTERS at Ilminster's Sunny Ile Pre School were jumping for joy after raising over £1,000 for outdoor toys. The children at the pre-school held a sponsored bounce earlier this month, raising money for new play equipment. The centre will also be
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Healthy ways to help
A CHARD woman has cut her insulin intake, thanks to the help of Dr's and a local slimming group. Lesley Fairburn, 69, was told by her Dr and diabetes nurse that she could cut down on medicated insulin if she lost weight. Lesley, who is a type two diabetic
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Windwhistle's Alison on fine form
WINDWHISTLE Motor Club's Alison Lock and her historic Mini Cooper rally car have been in action again recently. On April 22, Alison and co-driver Barbara Alexander took part in the Talbenny Stages near Haverfordwest. Based on a disused airfield, this
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Windwhistle Ladies Golf
DESPITE the bleak outlook on the weather front, the ladies of Windwhistle Golf Club had a busy week. On May 29, the first of the Tri-matches was held at home. This annual competition involves Chedington, Long Sutton and Windwhistle playing an individual
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Ile Valley Flower Club demonstration
THIS Tuesday, June 12, members of Ile Valley Flower Club will be hosting a demonstration by Elizabeth James from Sturminster Newton. All are welcome at Donyatt Village Hall at 7pm.
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Music in the gardens
HESTERCOMBE Gardens in Taunton will be holding two evenings of live music this month. On Friday June 22, tribute rock and roll band, Just Rockin, will be performing in the Courtyard form 7pm-midnight. Entry £3.95 food and drink available. Then on June
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Choral performance
CHARD'S St Mary's Church will be host to the Yeovil Chamber Choir's midsummer concert on June 23. It will be the fist time in the choir's 14-year history that it performs in Chard. The concert will feature music from the 16th-20th centuries including
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A brave recovery
A CHARD youngster is recovering from yet another operation in a bid to help him walk properly. Jason Inchley, 11, who was adopted just over five years ago with his brother Liam, nine, has Cerebral Palsy and has been in and out of hospital most of his
