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Play area warning
A WARNING has gone out to parents and children who use the play area in Broadway. The Parish Newsletter for July has reported that metal drinks cans have been left in the play area and when the grass is cut they are sliced up' and create potentially
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Villagers asked to remain vigilant
PEOPLE in Chardstock have been asked to remain vigilant in the on-going battle against local crime. The village's latest newsletter has reported there has been a spate of break-ins and thefts in the Chardstock area. A spokesman said: "The only consolation
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Advice surgery
ILMINSTER town and district councillors Kim Turner and Nicci Court and town councillor Paul Whaites will hold an advice surgery in the Meeting House Arts Centre, on July 7, from 9-10am.
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Out of all proportion...
THE headline in the News of June 27 gave the erroneous impression that the Ilminster Christmas lights committee was about to fold through lack of cash and volunteers. As a town council representative on that committee for 2006/07, I was giving my final
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Mystery over dumped bike
A CHARD woman was surprised to find a saddle-less bicycle propped in an alleyway behind her town centre shop today (Friday, June 29). Gwen Chick, of Fore Street lingerie shop Chic, saw the bike when she arrived for work. She contacted the police, who
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Plagroup fun at Isle Abbotts
THE Isle Abbotts Playgroup will be holding a summer fun day and afternoon tea on Saturday, July 14, from 2.30pm at the village hall. Attractions include train rides and a bouncy castle and organisers have said everyone is welcome.
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Postal strike begins
POSTAL workers throughout South Somerset are today (Friday, June 29) taking part in the first postal strike in 11 years. Mail is being left in delivery offices as workers strike over Royal Mail modernisation plans. The Communication Workers Union, which
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Grand fete for Tatworth church
ST JOHNS Church in Tatworth is holding its Grand Summer Fete at Tatworth Playing Fields next Saturday, July 7. The event will have fun and entertainment for all the family and includes a bouncy castle, 5-a-side football, games and a circus skills workshop
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Mark Vickery & Natalie Griffiths
MARK Vickery and Natalie Griffiths were married at Lower Ilford Farm, Ilford, near Ilminster, on June 16. The bridegroom, a regional estates surveyor, is the only son of Lewis and Rosemary Vickery, while the bride, a training consultant, is the only
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Members bag share in pay-out
MEMBERS of the Co-operative in Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne are set to bag a share of a £390,000 payout under a new share of profits scheme. The scheme rewards members for their custom with payouts twice a year with the top payment in the area reported
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Show goes on despite horror crash
THE old adage "The Show Must Go On" can never have been more apt than for a singing group who perform in Ilminster next Saturday, July 7. Two members of Back to Broadway are lucky to be alive, let alone able to perform at the town's Warehouse Theatre
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Tatworth Women's Institute
MEMBERS were greeted to the June meeting by past president Cynetta Russell. She welcomed new member Jean Cooper and a visitor from New Zealand. Jerusalem was sung, before Cynetta introduced speaker Mr Francis Weston. Francis had brought part of his large
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Sunnymeade fete a success, depite rain
SUNNYMEADE Residential Home, Chard, held a successful fete on June 23. Despite some showery weather, the Chard Goldstar majorettes were able to perform outside and there was music from John and the General. Most of the stalls were inside and lots of
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Town issues bought to international audience
SOME of the trials and tribulations of Chard and Ilminster will soon be brought to the forefront in the world's largest book festival. Well-Known journalist and broadcaster, Rosie Boycott, will speaking about her book, The Farm, in the Edinburgh International
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Allotments available
SEAVINGTON Allotments Association has a number of small plots available for keen gardeners. If you are interested in growing your vegetables please contact Alan Graham on 01460-241886 for further details.
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Plenty of fun at Seavington fete
THERE will be plenty of fun to be had at Seavington's annual summer fete on Saturday, July 14, from 12.30pm to 4.30pm. There will be plenty of activities, arena events, sideshows and stalls, as well as performances by the Somerset Canine Obedience Club
