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June / July 2017 Issue 81

FUNDRAISING FOR THE

CHILDREN OF WEST UGANDA!
Grace Fox writes:
I am going to West Uganda on the 8th June to volunteer with my
university (Plymouth) to build a playground at a school for
disadvantaged children, most of whom have never seen a playground
before! I will be spending two of the three weeks that I am over there
building the playground, visiting other playgrounds to touch them up
and engaging with the children to help them with crafts and play. I am
really excited to do this opportunity, as I cant wait to build something
(although Im not good at DIY!), that will mean a lot to these children,
and to see their faces once it is completed. During the other week I will
be trekking over 15 miles to find the endangered silverback gorillas
and hopefully get a picture with them!
I have to raise quite a lot to before I go which goes to the charity, to buy
building supplies, pay the Ugandan workers and support the children, but I am
slowly reaching my target thanks to fundraising by doing street collections,
and donations from family and friends. I would be so thankful for any donations
so please email me at: grace.fox@hotmail.co.uk - where I would be happy
to discuss what Im doing with anyone, or visit my fundraising page at:
https://plymouthraggorilla2016.everydayhero.com/uk/grace-s-uganda-gorilla-trek
- which I know is rather a long website address!
Many thanks and please dont hesitate to get in touch!

TATWORTH ANNUAL VINTAGE RALLY

What could be more quintessentially English than The Tatworth & Forton
spending a summers day at the 37th Vintage Rally at Residents Action Group
Annual General Meeting
Tatworth Playing Fields on Sunday 4th June from
10.00 am onwards. Come along and mingle with your

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fellow villagers and take in the sights of Vintage Vehicles,
Tractors, Working Farm Machinery and Stationary
Engines. In addition there will be a Bouncy Castle as
well as the excellent playground for the children. at the
Refreshments will be available and the Playing Fields Memorial Hall Tatworth
bar will be open. In addition, if you are in need of retail commencing at 7.30pm.
therapy there will be craft stalls and car boot sellers.
This is your chance
Entrance is 2.50 for all adults and children under 16 are to have your say on any subject
free. Should you require any further information then relating to our village and community.
please contact Marie on 01460 220772 or Anna on 01460
220742.

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 TATWORTH & FORTON PARISH COUNCIL
Village Major Emergency Plan!
Please note that the Parish Council only hold a
responsibility for the village in the case of a major
emergency and when the Emergency Services and Outside
Agencies are unable to attend in the first few hours.
The possible scenario of Tatworth and Forton parish being
isolated due to blocked roads, no power, limited
communications, damaged homes and people requiring
medical attention is concerning, so by preparing
ourselves for such an event the parish will be better able to
meet the challenge.
The Parish Council has therefore put in place a
community based Major Emergency Plan to enable the
Parish to respond in an appropriate and effective
manner to such an incident. The Plan aims to assist
and support the District and County Councils, and the
Emergency Services, in harmony with their own
arrangements. In the event of isolation, it would
allow the village to respond by self-help within the
capabilities of the community until support from the
emergency responders was available.
Designated Parish Councillors are named as Major Emergency
Co-ordinators of the Plan which includes a co-ordinated plan
of action, a cascade contact list of volunteers, and a refuge
for those villagers displaced from their homes. It is hoped
that the self-help information published by the Parish
Council ensures that households take responsibility for their
own welfare in less serious and more predictable situations
of short term electricity cuts during winter weather.
The Major Emergency Plan will be put into operation ONLY in
the case of exceptional circumstances; Tatworth and Forton
are cut off from all normal services for an extended period
of time or in an extreme incident scenario.
FORTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Andy Cottey (F.C.A. Chairman) writes:
As some of you may have seen, our long awaited Community
Hall will soon be completed.
The building is divided into two parts, one part is the
changing rooms and showers for Forton Rangers Football
Club and the main larger part is the Community Hall with
disabled access, disabled wc, bar and kitchen.
We decided to keep the hall completely separate from the
changing rooms to stop the footballers going through the hall
wearing their dirty boots.
We have heard rumours around the village that the
building was just for the Football Club but this is
certainly not the case, as, as stated above the largest
part of the building is for the village and local
community to use.
I know that many of you have worked tirelesly over the years
to fundraise towards the Hall and I would like to thank you
on behalf of the committee for all your hard work.
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1. Extreme and severe weather blocking/restricting
access to the village, hurricane impact on housing,
impassable snow, flooding or ice that prevents
pedestrian or vehicular movement for a prolonged
period of time.
2. Failure of Electricity Service for an extended
period of time (weather dependant).
3. Air incident affecting the village, balloon/plane/
helicopter.
4. Incendiary explosion affecting village, gas/chemical/
any other.
5. Widespread fire affecting village.
In a major emergency situation, the Memorial Hall will
become the focal point to provide shelter, warmth and basic
refreshment. The cascade list of emergency help volunteers
includes villagers prepared to help till outside assistance can
take over. Should the Memorial Hall not be available due to
the incident being in that area then St.John the Evangelist
Church Hall or Perry Street Club would be brought into use.
The Parish Council is aware that in a major emergency
situation many villagers would automatically be prepared to
help out. If you feel you would like to be part of such a team,
please contact the Parish Council who will be pleased to add
you to the cascade volunteer contact list.
Allotments
The rabbit proof fencing has now been extended in the
Allotment Field to now accommodate in excess of 24
allotments and the water supply is free. Please contact the
Clerk if you would like one. The fees for this year are 20 for
a full size (125 m2) or 13 for a half size plot.
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This is just the start - the fund raising will need to
continue towards decking out the hall,and to assist wirh
running costs and maintenance. We are only a small
village, but we should be proud of what we have nearly
achieved and soon we will have a hall to be proud of.
The meeting place and focal point that Forton has long
needed.
Our next fund raising event is a Duck Race on Sunday 11th
June. This was great fun last year despite the very heavy
rain. Come along and buy a duck and cheer it on down
the river and then celebrate or drown your sorrows at the
bar and eat at the barbecue.
Then on the 15th July we are holding a Music Night at the
field beside the hall with local band Seatrees and a
supporting band. Again thee will be a bar and barbecue.
We are working on plans to hold a grand opening event at
the beginning of August. When confirmed details will be
displayed in the village.
I trust we will see you at the grand opening when you can
see for yourselves what your Hall is like.
THE WILDLIFE GARDEN AT THE HALL
Over the last year or so the Management Committee of
the Hall has been trying to establish a wildlife-friendly
garden at the side of the Hall and considerable progress
has been made with this difficult site. Our volunteer
Gardener in Chief Frances would very much like some
help to continue the work. If you could offer an hour or
so now and again please contact Nick on 01460 220339.
FOOTBALL CLUB PRIZE BINGO
Perry Street and Yonder Hill football club will be holding
a prize bingo on Friday 21st July in the Pavilion. Eyes
down 7.30pm, doors open at 6.30pm.
NICE CAR THAT NEEDS DRIVING
Through sad circumstances, a couple living in Tatworth
can no longer drive. If you can drive, have a clean driving
licence but cant afford a car or to run one, then this
offer could be for you!
If you would like to take the couple out perhaps on a
shopping venture or a trip to the beach and all for
free with car insurance paid, then please contact
Andrew Turpin on: 01460 220691, 07743 625574 or e-mail
andrew.turpin@southsomerset.gov.uk.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Andrew Turpin
The 2017
Annual General Meeting
of the Memorial Hall
will be held on
Thursday 27th July at the Hall.
The doors will open at 6.30pm
and the proceedings will begin
at 7.00pm.
The agenda will include the presentation of the
2016/2017 accounts, Chairmans Report and
election of trustees for the coming year.
There will also be a residents discussion time.
All attending will be offered a welcome drink
and refeshments.
Come and have your say about the
management of the Hall.
If you would like to stand for election
please contact the Secretary
Sue Russell on: 01460 220339
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TATWORTH W.I.
In addition to the usual monthly meeting, the evening of
the 18th May included the Annual Meeting, where the
old committee reported on the year just ended and a new
committee was elected for the new year. There was also
an opportunity for members to learn more about the W.I.
college in Oxfordshire from Carol Smith the Somerset
Denman Ambassador and learn how the national fund
raising in support of the college is progressing.
At this meeting members also discussed the pros and cons
of the two Resolutions that will be brought forward for
debate at the National Annual Meeting in Liverpool on the
18th June. The two Resolutions are about ways of
Alleviating Loneliness and stopping Plastic Soup.
This is made up of the minute microplastic fibres in our
clothing etc that get into the oceans and thus into the
food chain.
The results of the Tatworth vote will be conveyed to our
delegate to the National Meeting, who will vote there
accordingly. The delegate this year is not from Tatworth
but two members hope to go as Observers, so there
should be full reports back.
During May, Members were able to join a walking
Treasure Hunt in Ilminster, where they found the clues
rather difficult but enjoyed the supper afterwards. Then
there was a ramble around historic Somerton. Jane was
so impressed, especially by the tea shops, that she is
hoping to arrange a trip there for other members.
There was a walk to see the lovely garden at Lift the
Latch in Forton and a Croquet Day at Dowlish Wake.
A select few managed to visit the Waste Processor
at Bridgewater with Somerset Federation and some
members volunteered to help on the Somerset
Federation stand, at the Bath & West Show between the
31st May and the 3rd June.
At the meeting on 15th June the speaker will be Jenny
Webb whose talk is called Colour Co-ordination.
Members should be able to learn how to choose those
colours and styles that suit their individual colouring and
flatter their personality, so that they can realise their
true potential.
A new Book Club has been started by new members,
Nicola Hardy and Jane Scott that meets on the third
Tuesday of each month. Kurling and Volley Ball in the
Memorial Hall have now ceased for the summer but
Croquet has started on the Playing Fields at 2.30pm on
Monday afternoons. Ilminster W.I. has challenged
Tatworth to a skittles match to be played at the
Haymaker at Wadeford on Wednesday 21st June and
several teams have entered the County W.I. Quiz to be
held at The Lordleaze Hotel on the 26th July. Tatworth
has no meeting in July but the Summer Lunch will be held
at the Monkton Court Hotel on Friday 14th July and
several members hope to join the trip to Lynmouth, that
Somerset County W.I. are arranging for the 12th July.
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TATWORTH & DISTRICT
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
After the busy Spring months June marks the advent
of, we hope, a hot, sunny Summer with long evenings
to enjoy the gardens and plots. Short, frequent, visits
should be made to keep a watchful eye on things with the
emphasise on regular watering. One should water the
ground well around the base of the plants to allow the
moisture to permeate to the roots.
This months Summer trip, on 27th June 2017, to The
Lost Gardens of Heligan has had to be cancelled due to
lack of support. The final Summer trip is to Yeo Valley
Organic Gardens on Thursday 20th July 2017 leaving
Tatworth Memorial Hall at 13.00 hours. The inclusive cost
of the trip is 12.50 and bookings are still being taken.
Telephone contact: 01460 220221. The trip is open to
members and non-members alike.
Please note the time and date of our Annual Open Show.
Schedules and entry forms are available from - Herbert's
Newsagents, Waterlake: or South Chard Post Office
(McColls), Dyke Hill and from Committee Members.
Your Show, in Tatworth Memorial Hall, opens at
2.30pm on Saturday 26th August 2017. Please make an
effort to enter something in the many varied classes - no
experience necessary!
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PLANT SALE REPORT MAY 2017
Monica Mason writes:
There was a very good attendance at the Plant sale on
6th May with a long queue outside the memorial hall
waiting for 10.30am kick off time.
It was a very busy first 45 minutes with the plants being
replenished from under the table very quickly. A big
thank you goes to all those who contributed plants of all
sorts for the plant stall.
The other stalls at the sale
were also very busy Jans
pantry with lots for bread
donated by The Village
Bakery as well as other food
items being donated for sale
at knock down prices.
Refreshments were excellent
as usual with bacon butties,
toasted tea cakes, biscuits
with tea, coffee and squash available. The Tombola was
great as always with a prize every time.
This year we had adult and childrens pre-loved clothes
which were very popular indeed. Other new stalls - DVDs
were on sale this year and Guess the Name of the Rabbit
proved to be popular with nearly all the names taken up.
150 Appeal also had their items for sale again. Find the
Bird Table was again well subscribed to with over 60
people having a go!
Many thanks go to the local businesses who donated goods
for the sale. Draw prizes came from Boots, Chard;
Sainsburys, Chard and Tesco, Chard. Otter Nursery and
B&Q, Chard donated 20 worth of plants.
To date the amount raised is just over 1,000 with 505
being raised on the plant stalls. Many thanks to everyone
who came along on the day to help by running the stalls,
bringing donations, putting out the tables and chairs and
finally all those who bought the goods on sale.
NEW NURSERY ON KENTS LANE
As some of you may be aware, the existing nursery
building on Kents Lane (by the Memorial Hall) is due to be
replaced this summer. Works are planned to start on site
on 10th July and are estimated to take 7 weeks to
complete. There will naturally be some disturbance with
noise and traffic, but SCC and contractors Kier will be
making every effort to minimise this and to also keep you
informed as works proceed. One key date for your diary
is Tuesday 1st August, when the new building will be
craned into position. This will require some parking
restrictions along Kents Lane and works will start earlier
than normal on that day. Kiers site manager will be
informing residents nearer the time on details. We would
like to thank nearby residents in advance for their
cooperation and once works begin the site manager will
be in touch and can be contacted with any day to day
concerns.
JUNE GARDENER
With climate change be prepared for very varying and
warmer weather conditions in summertime in the UK.
Do not be surprised by some torrential downpours and
possibly extra hot sunny days during June/July where
some temporary shelter for flowering plants may be
required. I find Moes local monthly weather reports very
informative especially the rainfall and temperature
variation records in a single month.
Summer seeds
It may help growing superb annual seeds Black eyed
Susie, Chilean Glory Flower, Spanish Flag and not
forgetting contrasting blue Morning Glory grown indoors
and then to containers. Dont forget your choice of herbs
grown from seeds so easy. Keep well away from soil level
if you have severe slug and snail problems, use organic
slug pellets reasonably priced now on the market, they
hate them as the pellets absorb the slime and are gritty
but do no damage to wildlife.

Garden maintenance in Summer is unrelenting but Liquidfeed flowering plants especially, ericaceous
easier if you do a quick tour round at the beginning of the flowering now, for Rhododendrons/Azaleas, Heathers,
week and make a list of all the jobs that need urgent Enkianthus - it will make a big difference.
attention.
Semi-ripe cuttings can be taken now, best in mornings
Moisture retention Watering is needed every day at into a plastic bag, and important to plant quickly with
present after 8 weeks of mostly dry weather as soil soon hormone rooting powder.
starts to dry out whether its clay or especially sandy soil.
Greenhouses should be checked for over-wintering
The best way to overcome dry soil is to add organic mulch
pests, red spider mite in particular. A thorough soapy
(manure preferably or compost or leaf mould) to flower
sponge-down works well as pests and many diseases
beds and containers and water crystals especially to
hate detergents. Allow plenty of air circulation in hot
containers and if you plan to be away. They can save the
days and dampening down the floor is very important.
container plant in a hot dry spell.
Burn any diseased material, do NOT compost.
Powdery mildew is on the march right now, this fungus
Enjoy flaming June and those quieter special garden
loves dry plants and is attacking Camellia leaves.
moments!
Lawns require a high nitrogen liquid feed for greening up Tony Arnold MCIHort
after a long winter and must be watered regularly during Science for the Gardener
hot spells to avoid stress. Use a proprietry lawn feed with Secondary Science Resource to RHS Schools Gardening
selective weed treatment it really will make a big
difference.
TATWORTH FLOWER CLUB
Plants require a light all round liquid feed especially
to prolong flowering. I recommend tomato food which
On Thursday 1st June we have Tracey Johnson
is high in potash (potassium) to boost flowering and
demonstrating under the title of In touch with Nature.
phosphorus feed to strengthen roots and stems helpful
Doors open at the Memorial Hall 1.30pm for 2.00pm start.
for vegetables. We forget that recent heavy winter and
Visitors very welcome for an admission fee of 5.
spring rains leach away much of these main nutrients.
On June 22nd we are having a fund raising Garden Party
Pruning especially of larger shrubs is vital to promote
at Thornfield, Storridge Lane, Tytherleigh 2.00-4.00pm.
fresh growth and provide air and light particularly for
There will be various stalls, plants, cakes, tombola etc.
neighbouring plants. Deadheading also has a big effect
and teas with homemade cakes. Everyone welcome, just
on prolonging flowering or the plant will start going to
follow the signs.
seed early!

Plant out summer bedding and bulbs, hanging baskets On July 6th Sue Neale will be demonstrating under the
and containers. Pelargoniums are a wise choice for title of Show Time in the hall as above.
containers for busy people as they are not bothered about
being watered. Strangely they actually dont like much
water. Some rain will be sufficient.

Sow annual seeds into the ground, its really worth

buying a packet ready prepared if time is short, and
lightly cover over with soil. Add some string protection
from birds but to help eliminate snails and slugs,
collecting at night with a torch is very worth while if
you can bear doing it with a jam jar and gloves! They
love to decimate seedlings and plants especially Hostas,
bedding plants and certain water loving plants such as
Ligularia etc can be destroyed in days. Ours was!

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AGELESS, ACTIVE AND INSPIRATIONAL
Whoever said that exercise couldnt be fun..?
Well, let me tell you, if you happen to find yourself free on
a Wednesday from 3.30 until 4.30, why not come along to
the Tatworth Memorial Hall where you will find a fun and
friendly 50s plus class being held.
The class is run by Celia Guppy who has been teaching
various exercise classes for over 24 years. She is even more
passionate and motivated than she was when she first began
in 1991. Celia qualified at the Polytechnic of East London
and gained a certificate in Exercise and Health studies. She
knows only too well the great physical and emotional
benefits of exercise and really does practise what she
preaches.
Its a way of life, one in which I am dedicated to
continue to keep professionally updated and informed of the
latest and most effective way to keep active, fit, healthy
and happy. The Tatworth Memorial class is very special to me
because its for the over 50s up to 90s, with an average age
of 76. Make no mistake, says Celia, my wonderful class
members may be of a certain age, but they inspire me every
week. I feel deeply passionate about our fab and friendly
class and their constant self-motivation and old school get
up and go.
My role models in life are my class members who have their
own story to tell. One member in particular who I refer to as
Audrey Jean, aka AJ, who has kindly given me permission to
say her age, which is 87, beyond inspires me. In my life age
really is just a number. So when I see AJ I think ageless.
Heres a lady who will walk 12 miles at a weekend, can run
about in my exercise class and has a strong, upright posture.
Please dont get me started on those terrible road signs
that show older people bent over with a walking stick;
I understand that in some cases this does happen, however
I also have the pleasure of knowing many over 70s who have
great posture and are very active and very healthy. This type
of negative stereotyping serves no purpose whatsoever. Why
not give us a more realistic road sign with a positive message
to our older generation. How about just slow down?
Every member of my class is special and unique so I treat
them each individually. My saying is connect and listen to
your body and work to your level, the only person you are
challenging is yourself. Some of my class can jog about and
some gently move on the spot, some have come back to the
class whilst recovering from an injury and adapted the
exercises to assist their recovery. Each person chooses the
level for themselves and I am always at hand to support,
motivate and adapt when and if it is necessary.
Each one of Celias exercise classes takes a holistic approach
to keeping fit and healthy, so she has designed them to
incorporate exercises to strengthen the heart muscle,
exercises to tone up and strengthen your arms, legs, back
and core muscles that work as Mother Natures natural
corset, plus balance and pelvic floor exercises and finally
some stretching and relaxation to increase your flexibility
for everyday living.
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What more could you ask for, fun, friendly and top to toe
exercise classes where laughing is as important as
everything else. I am so proud of the types of classes that
I teach, says Celia, age 49 who, like Audrey Jean, expects
to be running around and still fit and able in her 80s.
However, as we all know, we are all unique and in my
classes you are encouraged to do your best at that given
point, cause next week you may feel different.
Last I would like to refer to NHS Choices: Your health, your
body and the benefits of exercise. If exercise were a pill,
it would be one of the most cost-effective drugs ever
invented, says Dr Nick Cavill, a health promotion
consultant.
Its medically proven that people who do regular physical
exercise activity have:
up to a 35% lower risk of coronary heart disease and
stroke
up to a 50% lower risk of type 2 diabetes
up to a 50% lower risk of colon cancer
up to a 20% lower risk of breast cancer
a 30% lower risk of early death
up to an 83% lower risk of osteoarthritis
up to a 68% lower risk of hip fracture
a 30% lower risk of falls (among older adults)
up to a 30% lower risk of depression
up to a 30% lower risk of dementia
What counts?
To stay healthy, adults should try to be active daily and aim
to achieve at least 150 minutes of physical activity over a
week through a variety of activities. So what are you
waiting for? Give us a call and begin to take your weekly pill
of exercise. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please call Celia Guppy on 07971 675577 and take your first
steps to looking after your health and wellbeing.
ST JOHNS CHURCH
Lesley Frankau writes:
Our next quiz is on the 17th June,
when we hold our annual barbecue in
the church grounds prior to quizzing.
Watch out for posters in the Link, the
Drift, on-line and around Tatworth
later in the year. We look forward to the
pleasure of your company for a fun-packed double event.
TATWORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Mr Bulbecks Holiday Club
Half Term Holiday Club begins on Thursday 1st June.
Go Fencing Club
Fencing Club starts on Wednesdays from 7th June.
Summer Fete - Friday 30th June
PAFOTS are holding the Summer Fete on Friday 30th June
so come along and enjoy the fun! Donations of Cakes and
Raffle Prizes will be gratefully received on the day!
EDITORIAL
I have again received a considerable number of contributions
which has filled this issue to capacity; hence the separate sheet
Tatworth & Forton Local Services which has been inserted. I do
hope you find all of the content interesting. Please keep your
articles coming, it makes for a lively and informative issue
available to all members of our community.
Please note for all future email communications you can reach
me via: robin@perryprint.eclipse.co.uk ... do not use my old
gmail address as the gremlins seem to have caused problems
with this one - thank you!
Finally, as the warmer weather approaches do enjoy your
leisure time.
Robin Munday
WHATEVER OUR AGE
WE ONLY HAVE ONE HEART!
If you are, or know someone who is
between 14 years and 35 years young,
please tell them of the forthcoming event
which has been funded from the Dr. Jenny
Bucknell Memorial Fund.
In April 2011, Jenny died out of the blue from an
undiagnosed heart problem at the age of 23. Jenny had
just come to the end of years of study and work to
become a Doctor and she had been a keen swimmer
and rower.
Dont think it cannot
happen to you !
In her memory funds are raised specifically for a Charity
which the Coroner at Jennys Inquest told us about -
Cardiac Risk In The Young (CRY). One of the aims of the
Charity is to enable young people, especially if athletic to
have an ECG Screening. Had Jenny had one she might well
still be alive today. We do know that one young lady who
was 16 years old took part in one of the screenings
funded by Jennys Memorial Fund last year was found to
have a previously unknown heart problem. Thanks to the
doctors and two heart operations later, she now looks
forward to a happy, healthy and completely active full
life!
The ECG screening does not hurt. Some youngsters say it
may tickle. The ECG takes only a short appointment time
BUT you have to go ONLINE and BOOK.
Screening Event Dates: 29th and 30th July 2017
Tatworth Memorial Hall, Kents Lane,
South Chard TA20 2QW
Book online at www.tesmyheart.org.uk
or telephone C.R.Y. 01737 363222
We have had to raise 10,000 to fund the two days of
screening and therefore our aim is always to have every
date and venue in Jennys memory fully booked.
Remember you cannot just turn up on the day - you must
book an appointment online.
Any questions or queries please ring Hilary or Bill Durrant
on 01460 61996.
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TATWORTH WIVES GROUP
Hester Down writes:
At our April meeting Graham Goodwill talked to us
about his career in fund raising in which he worked for
some 25 years. Graham started with the Church Army
where he was involved in raising some 2m for their
100th Anniversary Appeal. He also worked for Mencap and
the Royal Association for Disabilities and Rehabilitation
(RADAR), but his most interesting job was probably with
the Greater London Fund for the Blind where he was
involved with the launch of the Geranium Day Collections
from 10 Downing Street during both Margaret Thatchers
and John Majors terms of office and with that Charitys
70th Anniversary celebrations at St Jamess Palace which
were attended by the Queen Mother. He concluded by
explaining how in recent years charity fund raising had
changed from the more gentle approach when charities
did their own fund-raising to one where professional fund
raising firms were engaged to take a more targeted and
aggressive approach.
Our May meeting was a musical evening with Saffron
Summerfield who talked to us about her career in music
and sang and played the guitar. She describes herself as a
jobbing musician who writes and sings blues songs,
but she has travelled the world and met and sung with
many well known musicians and singers. She explained
how she became involved with music and outlined the
earlier stages of her career, and after singing the first
song she had written described the details of her guitar
which had been specially made for her by an instrument
maker. After singing a further song she also showed us
another instrument a Venezuelan cuatro shaped like a
guitar but much smaller and with only four strings instead
of the guitars six. After she had played and sung again
we rounded off the evening with refreshments comprising
a variety of American puddings including Key lime pie,
Pecan pie, Kentucky raisin pie and New York cheesecake.
Our next gathering on the afternoon of Thursday 22nd
June will be a visit to the Axminster Heritage Centre
followed by a cream tea. There will be no meeting in July
but we look forward to seeing everyone at our Wives
Group stall at the Church fete on Saturday 1st July.
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Date & Time Event Venue
Weds 31st May - Sat 3rd June The Bath & West Show
Thurs 1st June Tatworth Primary School - Half term begins
Thurs 1st June Tatworth Flower Club - Demonstration by Tracey Johnson TMH
Sunday 4th June Tatworth Annual Vintage Rally TPF
Weds 7th June Tatworth Primary School - Fencing Club begins TPS
Sunday 11th June Forton Community Association - Duck Race
Tues 20th June Tatworth & District Horticultural Society - Trip to Yeo Valley Organic Gardens
Weds 21st June Tatworth W.I. - Skittles Match at The Haymaker, Wadeford
Thurs 22nd June - 7.30pm Tatworth & Forton Residents Action Group - Annual General Meeting TMH
Thurs 22nd June Tatworth Flower Club - Fund Raising Garden Party at Thornfield, Tytherleigh
Thurs 22nd June Tatworth Wives Group - Visit to Axminster Heritage Centre
Fri 30th June PAFOTS Summer Fete TPS
Sat 1st July St.Johns Church Summer Fete & Car Boot Sale - (Opens at 12.00 noon) TPF
Sat 1st July Wives Group Stall at St.Johns Church Fete StJ
Thurs 6th July Tatworth Flower Club - Demonstration by Sue Neale TMH
Weds 12th July Tatworth W.I. - Trip to Lynmouth (Arranged by Somerset County W.I.)
Fri 14th July Tatworth W.I. - Summer Lunch at Monkton Court Hotel
Sat 15thJuly Forton Community Association - Music Night TPF
Fri 21st July Perry Street & Yonder Football Club - Bingo Night PSC
Weds 26th July Tatworth W.I. - Quiz Night at The Lordleaze Hotel
Thurs 27th July - 7.30pm Tatworth Memorial Hall - Annual General Meeting TMH
Sat 29th & Sun 30th July Test my Heart Screening Days TMH
Sat 26th August Tatworth & District Horticultural Society - Annual Open Show TMH
KEY: Ch Rm - St Johns Church Room, PSC - Perry Street Club, TMH - Tatworth Memorial Hall, TPF - Tatworth Playing Fields,
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