The NEWSLETTER for TATWORTH & FORTON

August / September 2018 Issue 88

THANK YOU!
To all members, both past and present of the
Tatworth & Forton
Community Speed Watch Team

On Monday 2nd July on the A358 at Tatworth, members were supported by the
attendance of the South Somerset Sector Neighbourhood Police Inspector Tim
Coombe, and local Beat Manager PC Alan Hollick for the team’s 800th Watch!
Since it’s first watch on 6th November 2007, various Without the support of this very small team of
members of the team have... dedicated members, these results would not be
possible, so I wish to thank them publicly for the
* Monitored over 80,000 passing vehicles
service they provide to the parishioners of Tatworth
* Reported 4,731 Speeding motorists & Forton and to Road Safety in general.
* Recorded 111 non-speeding offences
New members are desperately needed to maintain this
* Recorded our highest ever speeder at 76 miles
momentum. If you can spare as little as an hour
per hour back in March 2015
each Month, please call 01460 220116 or speak to any
* Enjoyed roadside support from the Police at 162 member of the team.
(20%) of those watches
* Reduced the overall percentage of speeding Doug Allen
throughout the villages from a high 28.6% to a more Co-ordinator
conservative 1.5% which is more in keeping with the Tatworth & Forton Community
South Somerset CSW average of below 2%. Speedwatch

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TATWORTH & FORTON
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
It is with great regret that I have to announce that
the Pqrish Clerk, Paul Hayward has resigned for
health and personal reasons.
In the meantime David Mears has agreed to help out
as locum Clerk until a new Clerk can be appointed.
David has worked with the Council in the past and
will be a help in this difficult time.
I am happy to welcome Margaret Mercer to the
Council. Margaret was elected unopposed at the
recent by-election. She is an ex JP and accountant
and will bring a wealth of practical experience.
I was pleased to attend the Regulation Committee
meeting at Yeovil regarding the Persimmon
development at Holbear. The decision was to defer
the proposal for further consultation. We can only
hope they use the time wisely. Your District
Councillor. Andrew Turpin is on the Deferment
Advisory Committee. Can I suggest you contact him
with your suggestions.
In the meantime can I wish you all a happy holiday
season and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts.
Councillor George Beattie (Chairman)
Tatworth and Forton Parish Council,
The Parish Office, Tatworth Memorial Hall.
Telephone: 01460 221066
Email: tatworthfortonpc@yahoo.co.uk
www.tatworthandfortonparishcouncil.org.uk
MANOR COURT SCOUTS YOUNG
LEADERS - PROJECT KENYA 2019
A Coffee Morning with Raffle, Tombola (prize each go). Toys,
Books and Bric-a-Brac sale will be held at the house of John
and Diana Pearce, 2 Home Farm, School Lane, Tatworth,
TA20 2SH on Friday 31st August 2018 from 10.00am until
1.00pm. (Unless disabled please park at the church, walk
about 50 yards into School Lane, left down a gravel drive,
third house at the bottom). All proceeds to go to the
Nakuru, Kenya Project.
This Project will enable three, then 17 year old Scout Young
Leaders from Tatworth and the Manor Court School Group,
Alex Brake, Jack Thatcher and Michael Bowditch, to go to
Kenya in August 2019, to help with other Scout Young
Leaders from Somerset volunteering to work in the Melon
Mission and Silver Bells Schools with low level building work,
painting of classrooms, imple teaching, planning activities
etc. The children at these schools are orphans, ‘Street
Children’ or from very poor families.
The schools will allow them to be educated and so
hopefully be able to obtain a decent job in later years.
Education is not free in Kenya. Between them the three boys
have to raise £6,000 to help with travel expenses etc. and
the rest going to support the schools. During the two years
they are holding various fund raising schemes to reach this
target so, please come and support them!
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COUNTY COUNCIL SNIPPETS:
Elderly Care Fees
With a recognized national shortage of care homes and
carers it is important that S.C.C. have access to a vibrant
and sustainable care home sector. In fact under the Care
Act 2014, SCC have a duty to ensure a functioning local
care market. To that end, and with consultation with our
providers, SCC have agreed to an additional £8m over
this financial year to increase fee levels. This is the
additional £6.6m Adult Social Care precept with the
addition of some central Government Better Care Fund
monies. This represents a major investment spent in the
Somerset care economy and will ensure long term
sustainability and choice for elderly residents.
Childminders Recruitment
SCC are actively looking for more registered childminders
right now.
More information on childminding is available at
http://www.somerset.gov.uk/register and it’s a good
time to apply as new childminders may be eligible for a
Childcare Business Grant worth £500.
Somerset’s Roads Get Busier
At the end of 2017 there were 313,800 licensed cars in
Somerset (an increase of 4,400 on the previous year).
Numbers of motorcycles increased by approximately 400
to 16,700 over the same period, whilst numbers of Light
Goods Vehicles increased by 1,200 to 46,200. South
Somerset and Mendip saw the biggest increases (2,000
and 1,400 respectively).
Car ownership now ranges from 67 per 100 adult
population in Taunton Deane and West Somerset to 72 per
100 adult population in Mendip. Nationally there are 60
cars per 100 population.
RESIDENTS
ACTION GROUP
(Incorporating The Drift)
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
10th OCTOBER 2018
TATWORTH MEMORIAL HALL
7.00pm in the Stonham Room
This is your chance to have your say
and discuss any matters that are important
to you, the residents of Tatworth & Forton.
Come along, have your say
and show your support!
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY
TO CONTRIBUTE!
FORTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
UPDATE
June and July have been
busy months for Forton
Community Association.
This has mostly been due to
England’s fantastic run in
the World Cup, which has
been shown live on the big
screen in the Community Hall to a growing audience
as the competition moved towards the business end,
culminating in a virtually full house for the semi-final
match.
Saturday 14th July saw the annual open-air music night at
the Forton football ground. It was a wonderful evening
with the extended run of good weather bringing people
out in their droves to see excellent performances from
local bands Marshside and regular headliners Sea Trees,
plus a taste of the future with an opening set from young
Lila Churchill who might have been little in stature but
certainly not in voice! It was a hugely successful evening,
more than doubling the profits from last year’s event,
with the barbecue selling out half way through the
evening! Huge gratitude is due to the many people who
helped out on the night as well as putting up and
clearing away marquees etc. before and after.
The next event will be the official opening of the new
Forton Community Hall and Changing Facilities on
Saturday 4th August, where the Right Honourable Paddy
Ashdown will be doing the honours. This will be followed
by friendly football matches between two Forton Rangers
Old Boys teams, followed by the current First and Reserve
teams. This is a great opportunity to bring together the
old and the new Forton Communities, as well as an
opportunity to thank all those who have been involved in
the fund raising for and building of our wonderful new
facility. The village and football club have spent over
twenty long years grafting to get to the position we are
finally in today. There will be a bar and barbecue for food
and refreshments. If anyone is interested in playing a part
on the day, please contact Adam Smith on 01460 61016 or
07765 676774, or just come along and enjoy on the day.
Our last big event of the year will be the Forton Fun Ride
on Sunday 9th September, organised by Julie Butterfield.
This year’s ride will be raising funds for the Beacon
Centre in memory of Wendy Adams, as well as for the
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FCA. The event regularly attracts over 100 horses and
riders for a trek of roughly 10 miles across our beautiful
local farmland. The barbecue and bar will again be in
action to greet the riders home, and there will be an
on-course photographer so you can take home a
memento of the ride. For entry details and further
information, contact Julie on 01460 66740 or 07779
254120.
The Community Hall is available to hire for private
functions or regular bookings for clubs etc., with a
manned bar also available if required. Again, further
details and bookings can be made using the contact
number above, or by contacting any other member of the
FCA committee.
As a final note, the bar at the Community Hall is open on
every second and fourth Friday of the month in the
evenings which is a great opportunity to get people
together in a village which, until now, has had no
community facilities or central meeting point. Bar
memberships are available which entitle you to
discounted drinks.
The future is looking bright!
SUCH A LOVELY GESTURE!
Wendy Cotton has written describing a wonderfully
uplifiting experience she had recently and would like to
share with readers.
Wendy was in her front garden on a Sunday when a small
boy gave her a beautiful posy of flowers (pictured below).
She did not know who the boy was but wants to thank
him (who was with his little black dog and two adults with
two younger children watching from a little distance)
via the Drift.
Wendy has taken the flowers to a
friend who is not in good health, to
whom she hopes it will give even
more pleasure. The words on the
card read “Lonely Bouquet - adopt
me please and take me home, or
give me away to a friend”.
Isn’t that an inspiring story!
WENDY’S KITCHEN
VILLAGE CAFE
* Everyone welcome - No need to book
* Good home-cooked food - friendly atmosphere
* Come along and enjoy lunch or a snack,
coffee & cake etc.
Every Wednesday 10.00am - 2.00pm
at Tatworth Memorial Hall
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 TATWORTH & DISTRICT
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Update from the Chairman Ken Johnson:
Our last outing of the 2018 season, on Tuesday 26th June
took us to Hestercombe House and Gardens. It was
another perfect summer day on which to appreciate the
varied aspects of the gardens. Flavoured ice-creams
proved to be a great hit!
A reminder for your diary is that the first evening talk
of the Autumn/Winter meetings will be at 7.30pm in
Tatworth Memorial Hall on Thursday 11th October
2018. The Speaker will be Sally Leaney on the subject of
‘Garden Design’.
New members are always welcome with the current
membership fee being only £5.00 - amazing value. There
are no additional costs for attendance at meetings.
THE ANNUAL SHOW WILL BE HELD IN
TATWORTH MEMORIAL HALL TA20 2QA
ON SATURDAY 25th AUGUST
(DOORS OPEN at 2.30pm)
Please support ‘YOUR VILLAGE SHOW’ with an abundance
of entries and your attendance on the day. This is an
Open Show.
Free Schedules are available from Herberts Newsagents
in Waterlake Road, South Chard and the Post Office
(McColls), Dyke Hill or telephone 01460 220221.
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TATWORTH FLOWER CLUB
On July 5th Barbara Clatworthy entertained the club with
some interesting arrangements under her title of ‘Birds,
Bees and Alfie Boe’. The vote of thanks was given by Ros
Roderigo.
The member’s competition ‘Showtime, a musical’ was
judged by Barbara who awarded points as follows: Val
Garth 10pts, Anna Hughes 9pts, Pat Sargent, Karen
Hallett and Ros Roderigo each with 8pts. The judges
choice being awarded to Val Garth.
There will be no meeting in August. On September 6th a
new demonstrator Cathryn Brown will be demonstrating
under her title of 50 ‘Shades of Colour’. The members
competition will be ’Artistic licence’.
Meetings are held in Tatworth Memorial Hall, TA2O
2QW. Doors open at 1.30pm for 2.00pm start and
visitors are most welcome for an entrance fee of £5.
SOMERSET OPEN STUDIOS
ART EXHIBITION
JOHN PAYNE
15th to 30th September 2018
(closed on Monday 17th and Monday 24th)
I am a local artist making
Fused glass, garden sculptures
and smaller glass items. Please
visit the gardens and studio
which are open between
11.00am and 6.00pm every day
except Mondays.
Most items are for sale with prices ranging from £2.00
to £200.
There is parking and disability access to most parts of
the garden. Look out for the Somerset Art Week
signs. Venue is #90 at the top of Perry Street -
Lansing, Whitegate, Forton, Chard TA20 4HQ.
Please visit my website: johnpayneglass.org.uk
Direct to your doorstep!
Family farmers living in FORTON
supplying you with Beef & Lamb
LAMB AVAILABLE TO ORDER
Leg, shoulders, chops and mince.
Orders over £25 - FREE delivery
Telephone 07974706763
For more details and to show your interest
AUGUST GARDENER
Getting round our gardens in Somerset
and South west
We are so fortunate to live near the
most spectacular southern counties for
gardens open to us all.
Local to us is Forde Abbey with special events and always
so relaxing to wander round the substantial grounds. View
one of the tallest Fountain in the UK. The kids love it and
guess what, so do the adults!
There is a very reasonable season ticket deal for two or
a family deal if you want to visit regularly and this
allows for four free guest tickets and also a very
useful reduction on entrance charges to Hestercombe
(Taunton), The Bishops Palace Wells, Kilver Court
(Shepton Mallet )and Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens
near Weymouth. Do check the latest terms when buying
a season ticket.
I highly recommend the Forde Abbey Plant shop which
has professionally propagated and reasonably priced
plants by a fellow Horticulturist. Many plants are
itemised for specific garden locations which is very
helpful and there is useful planting advice in detail. Entry
is free to the Plant shop - it’s worth noting!
A recent trip in May this year by Tatworth and District
Hort Soc to Exeter Botanical gardens was a great success
although requiring some stamina on a undulating but
superb botanical, almost a park location. The Grounds
Director and Sports Ground Head took us on a guided tour
in two groups on a very campus based site with an
excellent range of trees including the rarer fragrant
tropical Azara in the Willow (Salix family). This tree
grows successfully in the UK clearly and appears hardy, its
survived this awful winter in my garden!
Let’s not forget our urban gardens as more and more
people are living in urban areas, my favourite is Vivary
Park gardens in Taunton which is beautifully laid out,
with a reasonably priced Summer show every year. There
is no charge for these well kept gardens other than for
special events. Even in Winter I will make an effort to do
a brisk bat round the park.
Well, enjoy a relaxing summer, just pottering round the
garden doing a bit of needed dead heading, plenty of
watering and pruning and just sitting in that now very
warm and welcome recent sunshine at last after our
previous disappointing summers.
Let’s hope for that ‘Indian’ summer starting next month
September can you believe it!
Tony Arnold MCIHort
Secondary science recourse for RHS School gardening
www.scienceforthegardener.com
* Science for the Gardener Book available below Amazon price
direct from Tony Arnold. A contribution of £1.00 will be
made to Tatworth Horticultural Society or St Johns Church for
each book sold.
Email: da.arnold42@gmail.com or telephone 01460-221519.
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TATWORTH W.I.
Marguerita Bond writes:
There was no meeting in the Memorial Hall
in July, instead members enjoyed their
Annual Summer Lunch, which this year
was held at The Belmont Hotel in Sidmouth.
On the 3rd of July, Jessica arranged a
delightful visit to Sherborne for a few
members. They had a guided tour of part of the town and
then enjoyed lunch, followed by a walk around Sherborne
Castle grounds in the sunshine.
On the 4th other members took part in the golf croquet
tournament at Taunton arranged by Somerset County but
unfortunately this had to be abandoned part way
through, due to the heavy rain. However other members
enjoyed the local round of the Annual Somerset County
Quiz at The Lordleaze Hotel on the 25th and joined the
Somerset federation visit to Highclere castle on the 31st.
Marion Hansell held the monthly ‘Coffee and Chat’
morning in her beautiful and delightfully shady garden
on the 13th.
The 16th August meeting in the Memorial Hall will
welcome Michelle Haines, whose talk is entitled ‘Home
Security’. A serious subject but one that is important for
all. August is usually a quieter month as many members
are away on holiday but Somerset County have already
notified members of the many events that will take place
around the county for September onwards. These include
a trip down the Thames from Maidenhead to Windsor and
an Orienteering Day in September and for October there
are a Tea Party, Bowls and a Ramble. For Tatworth,
Jessica is arranging a coach trip to the RNLI at Poole on
the 13th September and a visit to Vivary Park in Taunton
in order to view the flower beds planted in celebration of
the Somerset County Federation Centenary. Members also
hope to see the tapestry, completed by Somerset
members, that is now hanging in Taunton museum.
CHARD LORD’S LARDER
I would like to thank the ladies of the Tatworth W.I. for
inviting Bill and I to speak to you about Chard Lord`s
Larder in June. Thank you all for the warm welcome, it
was lovely to talk to you over tea and biscuits and to hear
your thoughts and questions. We really appreciate all the
donations of food items which you brought in for us,
there were well over 70 items. Thank you also for the
donations of cash from the W.I. and several individual
ladies. Everything will be put to good use to help those in
need.
Many thanks - Shirley and Bill Dexter
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TATWORTH WIVES GROUP
Hester Down writes:
The Wives Group summer outing in June was to the
Sidholme Hotel, Sidmouth where Nigel Hyman, the
curator of Sidmouth Museum, gave us a talk on the
history of this remarkable hotel which is mentioned in
Simon Jenkins’ book ‘England’s Thousand Best Houses’.
It was built about 1824, one of several large villas set in
grounds known as the Elysian Fields, and was originally
called Richmond House. By 1847 it had been purchased by
a retired clergyman, the Revd. Augustus Hobart, who two
years later inherited the title of 6th Earl of
Buckinghamshire. He built the ballroom in 1854 which is
now known as the music room containing an 1855 Gray
and Davison organ and seven Osler glass chandeliers,
believed to have been commissioned when the Earl saw
similar chandeliers at the Great Exhibition in 1851. The
property was sold in 1876 but following the death of the
new owner two years later his widow carried out further
improvements and renamed the house ‘Sidholme’. After
her death it passed into the hands of the Methodist Guild
which ran it as a hostel for a period, and that Guild
subsequently became the Christion Guild which now runs
Sidholme as a hotel. The Guild is continuing the
restoration of the Music Room where concerts are
frequently held for the public’s enjoyment, and work is
being carried out to renovate the gardens, some features
of which date from the building of the house. After the
talk we enjoyed a cream tea in the Music Room before a
leisurely walk in the gardens.
We had our usual stall at the Church Fete in the Playing
Field on 7th July where we sold colourful bags containing
surprise gifts. Despite soaring temperatures reaching
around 30c, we had a steady flow of customers through
the afternoon and made £152 as our contribution towards
the total raised for church funds.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday 6th September
at 7.30pm in the Church Room when our speaker will be
Izzy Robertson whose talk will be on reflexology.
‘COCKTAIL FOR MURDER’
A MURDER MYSTERY
(PERFORMED BY TAPS ON BEHALF OF TMH)
Saturday 8TH SEPTEMBER - 7.30pm
at TATWORTH MEMORIAL HALL
Come and solve the Mystery!
Prize for THE WINNING TABLE
and THE BEST 1920’s COSTUME
TICKETS - £7.00 TABLES OF 6 - £40.00
BAR AVAILABLE
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TATWORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Chance to get on your bike(s) safely!
The school are holding ‘Bikeability’ for the
new Year 6 pupils at the start of the Autumn
term on 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th of
September. There are only 24 spaces
available. Pupils must be able to ride and
control a bicycle, have a bike and helmet to take part in
the course. Please sign your child up in the office if you
would like them to have this great opportunity.
Bikeability is a two day course aimed to inform children
about road safety and teach children how to cycle safely
on the road. Day one of the course consists of a road
safety talk and cycling activities (such as how to perform
a bike check and signalling) performed on the school’s
playground. If your child is considered safe by our
instructors to cycle supervised on the road, your child will
then be invited to take part on Day Two of the course.
Day Two involves on-road cycling and how to carry out
manoeuvres (such as turning into a minor/major road and
passing parked cars safely.
TATWORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
School Governors Wanted!
Governors have a key role in the development
and oversight of schools. You do not have to be
the parent of a child at school to be a governor;
but you do have to:
* Be community spirited and have a desire for the
best possible education for the children in our
school
* Have time and energy to commit to the demands
of serving on the Board.
To find out more information please visit the
Governor Services website:
http://www.supportservicesforeducation.co.uk/
Our school website:
http://www.tatworth.somerset.sch.uk/
Or speak with the Chairs (Heather Byron,
Peter Denning), the Headteacher (Tracey Hart)
or the Clerk (Louise Layzell) on: 01460 220565
tatworth@educ.somerset.gov.uk
THINKING OF A CELEBRATION?
SETTING UP A NEW GROUP?
NEED A MEETING ROOM?
THINK OF TATWORTH
MEMORIAL HALL!
REGISTERED CHARITY 304651
SPECIAL RATES FOR PARISH RESIDENTS
contact Nick to discuss your requirements:
01460 220339
 EDITORIAL
Well what a wonderfully hot summer we are having,
yes, just a little too warm sometimes and of course it
has its downside; however let’s try and enjoy it whilst
we can - remember to keep hydrated and that goes
for the garden too - recycle and use your water
wisely; hopefully we will not have a hosepipe ban so
that we can keep our gardens looking their best!
I would like to draw your attention to the notice in
this edition giving details of the forthcoming RAG
AGM - Please put the date in your diary (10th
October) and come along if you possibly can. This
group was formed for you, the residents of Tatworth
& Forton, and gives everyone an opportunity to voice
their opinions and concerns.
Finally I must give a big thank you to all our valued
deliverers who continue to bring the news to our
residents, come rain or shine. You are very much
appreciated one and all, and hopefully with the new
insertion The Drift will be even more welcomed by
our residents and your task will be made even more
pleasant, knowing that you are bringing more local
news and views to everyone’s doorstep. Thank you
one and all!
Any offers of help in continuing this valued service
will be very welcome; you can join the list of people
on stand-by to help on occasions of holidays, sickness
etc. with various routes to suit you. Contact me,
Robin, by telephone or email.
Robin Munday, Editor.
GOOD NEWS!
Your next issue of The Drift will
include an insertion specially
produced by St. John the Evangelist
Church, Tatworth (The Two Shires
Benefice). Hopefully this new and
exciting addition will give all our
residents a greater insight into what
happens in our Parishes and maybe
you will feel encouraged to take part in some of the
activities arranged. Everyone is welcome to visit any of
the churches in our parish at any time, you will find a
cheerful and warm welcome - so, don’t be shy!
INCONSIDERATE PARKING!
A resident wishing to remain anonymous has requested
the following comments to be put in this issue of the Drift
“Some people in Tatworth have no thought for others.
They park right in front of walk ways so people with
prams or mobility scooters cannot get through. It is a
continuing problem”
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THE DRIFT!
A reminder to all residents and Tatworth organisations
that The Drift is your newsletter - it gives you a chance
to share your views, concerns or news.
Robin and the RAG team will be pleased to hear
from you with any items of interest that you would like
to see published.
The next issue of the Drift will be for October with a
deadline date to receive any item being the 14th
September.
Robin can be contacted on: 01460 220819
or email:robin@perryprint.eclipse.co.uk
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The DRIFT DIARY August / September 2018
Date & Time Event Venue
Sat 4th Aug Official opening of the new Forton Community Hall by the RH Paddy Ashdown FCH
Thurs 16th Aug Tatworth W.I. Meeting with talk by Michelle Haines, entitled ‘Home Security’ TMH
Sat 25th Aug - 2.30pm Tatworth & District Horticultural Society - Annual Open Show TMH
Fri 31st Aug - 10.00 - 1.00pm Manor Court Scouts ‘Project Kenya’ - Coffee Morning at 2 Kents Close KC
Thurs 6th Sept - 7.30pm Tatworth Wives Group Meeting with speaker Izzy Robertson Ch Rm
Sat 8th Sept - 7.30pm TAPS Murder Mystery - entitled ‘Cocktail For Murder’ TMH
Sun 9th Sept Forton Fun Ride - organised by Julie Butterfield FCH
Mon 10th Sept ‘Bikeability’ lessons for new Year 6 pupils commence until Thursday 13th TPS
Sat 15th Sept - 11.00 - 6.00pm Somerset Open Studios Art Exhibition by John Payne - (runs until Monday 24th) -
Thurs 11th Oct - 7.30pm Tatworth & District Horticultural Society - ‘Garden Design’ talk by Sally Leaney TMH

Regulars
Every Mon - 2.00pm Stretch and Relax Class Ch Rm
Every Mon - 2.00pm New Age Kurling & seated volleyball - £1.50 per session, including refreshments TMH
Every Mon - 7.00 -8.00pm Celia’s Fat Burning and Body Toning Class (Fun and friendly) TMH
Every Tues - 2.00 - 4.00pm Tatworth Craft Group - £1 each including refreshments - Brewer Room TMH
Every Tues - 5.00 - 6.00pm Under 10’s Softball Cricket (up until19th April) HSH
Every Tues - 6.00 - 7.00pm School years 6 - 10 Hardball Cricket Up until 19th April) HSH
Every Wed - 10.00am Tatworth Health Walks TMH
Every Wed - 10.00am - 2.00pm Wendy’s Kitchen TMH
Every Wed - 3.30 - 4.40pm Celia’s Get Fit, Exercise Class for ages 50-90 plus TMH
Every Wed - 7.00pm Chard & District Lace Group - Brewer Room TMH
Every Thursday - 7.00pm Chard Karate Club - Juniors (R) PSC
Every Thursday - 8.00pm Chard Karate Club - Seniors (R) PSC
Every Sat - 5.00 - 7.30pm ‘Traditional Fish & Chips’ Van TMH
First Tues - Monthly Chiropodist - Mr Grimminger - Tel: 30114 TMH
First Thu - Monthly - 7.00pm Tatworth & Forton Parish Council Meeting TMH
First Thu - Monthly 2.00pm Tatworth Flower Club TMH
Third Thurs - Monthly Tatworth WI Meeting TMH
Fourth Tuesday - Monthly Kents Fellowship KCR
Last Fri - Monthly Perry Street Social Club - Monthly Big Quiz PSC

KEY: Ch Rm - St John’s Church Room, PSC - Perry Street Club, TMH - Tatworth Memorial Hall, TPF - Tatworth Playing Fields,
TPS - Tatworth Primary School, StJ - St John’s Church, KCR - Kents Common Room, SCC - South Chard Church, WL - Wilton Lodge,
SC - Strode College, HB - Hollywood Bowl, WTC - Wells Town Centre, KC- Kents Close, FCH - Forton Community Hall.

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Should a larger entry be required please ask for further details. Classified Ads can also be accepted for the odd items
residents may wish to sell or require at £2.50 per insert and should be no more than 5 lines, plus a contact number.
Please send copy to: Robin Munday, Printer’s Patch, Dyke Hill, Perry Street, Tatworth, TA20 2PY.
Telephone: 01460 220819 or email to: robin@perryprint.eclipse.co.uk
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The Drift is published by the Tatworth & Forton Residents Action Group, printed by Perry Print and distributed by volunteers.
Any opinion expressed in articles ain The Drift may be those of the author but not necessarily those of the Editorial Team.

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