RUISHTON VILLAGE HALL NEWSLETTER JUNE 2018

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1 RUISHTON VILLAGE HALL NEWSLETTER JUNE 2018 VILLAGE HALL MONTHLY DRAW May 25 No 84 Mr R Ford 10 No 145 Mr A Williams 5 No 68 Ms Day Hitchin The June BINGO will be on Wednesday 13th. Doors open at 7pm and its EYES DOWN at 7.30pm. The SNOWBALL is now up to 75. (Please note all participants must be over 16 years of age). The June WHIST drive is on Wednesday 27th at 7.30pm. THE JUNE HEALTH WALK will be on Weds 6th at from Creech Canal car park and is up to 1.5 hours in duration, the Ruishton Walk from the Village Hall will be on Weds 20th also at Dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads. For more information please ring Pat Pike on or Andy Smith on Ruishton Carpet Bowls Club: We meet at Ruishton Village Hall, on Tuesday Evenings 7pm - 9pm, and Friday Afternoons 2pm - 4pm, we finish for the summer break on Tuesday 26th June, and Fridays have been extended up to Friday 27th July (except the 20th July due to Village Day preparations) please come along to our friendly group, and give it a try. For further information Phone Mavis Skeggs (Treasurer) or Derek Garrett (Chairman) Congratulations go to our Annual Club Competition Winners: Mixed Pairs Shield Winners: Trevor Hampton, & Pat Gosling & Runners Up: Chris Ashurst, & Ken Skeggs. The Tony Shattock All Champions Cup Winner: Chris Blackmore, Runner Up: Mavis Skeggs. Ruishton Church Summer Fair on Saturday 2nd June 12noon to BBQ, various stalls, raffle, light refreshments, childrens activities, in the old Vicarage Gardens. See over for details of The Old Vicarage Open Garden event. In response to an item from the Neighbourhood plan Wish List The Village Hall will be running a COFFEE SHOP in the meeting room of the Village Hall on Thursday 14th June to RUISHTON FLOWER SHOW 21st JULY Thornfalcon Classics has kindly agreed to sponsor the show providing help towards the cost of the printing of the Schedules which will shortly be distributed free to each household. Plus you will also be able to find the Flower Show Schedule on the village website together with details of the Scarecrow and Hanging basket competitions. You will find plenty of classes in the Show that you can enter even if you aren t gardener- handicrafts, baking (even two classes for men only!), photography, flower arranging, wine & drinks etc plus classes for children. Raffle tickets are also now available from committee members. Would last year s cup winners please return cups to any committee member by Sunday 1 st July (polished would be appreciated!) You can contact the Flower Show via flower.show@ruishton.org.uk and remember to look at our Facebook Page Mike Marshall (Chairman) Ruishton Village Day Saturday 21st July. We have had a very good response for stalls and welcome anyone else who would like one, but hurry as shall soon be full. Is there anybody out there who might be able to hold a plant stall, also any bakers that we know. All helpers needed morning and afternoon or both, just come down I shall be on the field around 8.30am.Thanks to our sponsors Roy Bulgin Ruishton and Paul of the Carpet Shed Ilminster. J Elston , R Bulgin Ruishton Companion Dog Show 21st July. Schedules now available from Hannah s Hairlines Salon or from myself. Jjudges this year will be classes 1 to 4, BIS, RESV BIS. Best puppy. Our judge will be Professor Terry Desombre (BRANHEATH) and for Fun Classes 5-14 our second judge is Mrs Brenda Grant (DANNEBRIEL). We thank the Parish Council for allowing the dog show to take place on the recreation field, it is a special one day only that dogs are allowed on the field. All dogs should be kept on leads and any accidents are scooped and bagged. (Bags available from show tent). Thanks to our sponsors Hannah s Hairlines Salon, Ruishton also Craig at Western Fuel Oils Bridgwater, J Elston For all bookings and enquiries regarding the Village Hall, please contact Chris on ALL ITEMS FOR THE JULY 2018 newsletter should be delivered to the Editor, Liz Harper, 20 Newlands Road, Ruishton (443369) NO LATER THAN Saturday 16 th June 2018 or ruishton_magazine@hotmail.com

2 RATS (Ruishton Artists in TexStyles) We are a group of craft enthusiasts who work with fabric and thread. We are now meeting on the 3rd Mon of each month 10.00a.m p.m. in the Village Hall meeting room. For more information about our regular meetings ring Rosemary (442039) TAUNTON & DISTRICT FRIENDSHIP CLUB We are a club offering a wide range of social activities for the over 50s, so why not come along and try us out at our next meeting on Thursday 21st June, at Ruishton Village Hall. For more information contact Sally (442733). Ruishton Book Club This month our novel was a thriller, 'Faithful Place' written by Tana French set in Dublin. Frank Mackey an undercover cop narrates the story. At the age of nineteen he and his girlfriend Rosie plan to run away to London, she fails to turn up at their rendezvous in 'Faithful Place'. Twenty years later her body is found, the past then returns to haunt the present. In this dark world of psychological crime Frank starts to re evaluate everything he believed in as he searches for her killer. This thriller had a gripping plot full of tension and atmosphere. It was a compelling read full of love, loss, memory and murder. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 13th June at 10.30am. At that meeting we will be discussing the book 'Everything I Never Told You' by Celeste Ng. For further information phone Jenny on In St George's In St George's are nearing the completion of their project for Taunton Live '18 and it will be on display in Ruishton Church throughout July. The work is titled A Celebration of Women and uses knitted figures to highlight and identify women who were the first. The figures sit in a village setting and include some of Britain's remarkable but not necessarily well known women. Who was Britain's first female Firefighter? Come along in July and find out. The next meeting of In St George's will be on Friday 8th June, noon in Ruishton Church meeting room. Anyone interested in knitting or crotchet is welcome. Muriel Coles THE RUISHTON INN Tel: OPENING HOURS Home cooked food served and ( Sundays) (Not open on Monday or Tuesday lunchtimes) Cask Marque Ales & Fine Wines Traditional Sunday Roast Senior Citizens Lunchtime specials Wednesday to Saturday 5.00 Quiz Night every Wednesday at 9.00 Free entry Next Auction 21st June 6.30 pm start NICOLE PERRET D.O.,M.R.O. REGISTERED OSTEOPATH Blackbrook Pavilion, Taunton /Mob: jmpike8@btinternet.com Phillip Greenslade Open Garden - Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th June 2-5pm The Old Vicarage Garden will be open between 2-5pm on Sunday and Monday 3rd and 4th June. Admission 4 for adults, fund raising for the National Garden Scheme charities. Visitors are welcome to explore the formal gargen, vegetable patch and wildlife area by an attractive pond. The additions of a fountain garden, shaded lawns and the fernery are lovely areas to relax in before enjoying cake and tea, provided by Ruishton Church. The POLICING TEAM that cover the Ruishton area are as below. They are no longer contactable by phone but can be contacted by . david.rowe@avonandsomerset.police.uk scott.windsor@avonandsomerset.police.uk claire.escott@avonandsomerset.police.uk If it is an emergency and you need an immediate response please telephone 999. If you wish to report a crime or for any non emergency calls please telephone 101. RUISHTON GUIDING If you wish to put your daughter's name on any of the waiting lists please contact: Guides Cath Ellis (442398), Brownies Kay Allen (444426), Rainbows Cath Ellis (442398)

3 Part Time Administrator required, to join a small team. Good attention to detail essential. Role includes Computer use and Order Packing hours per week, between 9:15am to 3pm. Applications with C.V in writing or please to:- Malcolm Corrigan, Classic Moped Spares, Newhouse Farm, Thornfalcon, Taunton, TA3 5NR Please apply by the 15 th June Tel: Tai Chi Class Wednesday mornings 11 am till 12pm (term time only) at Durston Village Hall. All levels welcome to this small friendly class. Contact Bev for further information. S.W.Flooring Stephen White Floor layer: carpet, vinyl, wood and laminate, safety flooring. Supplied and fitted or A-2-B with Sandie Minibus Hire. 16 and 29 seaters available for parties, pub and Club outings, Sport venues, airport runs etc. Tel: Maths Tuition Need some help with your GCSE or AS/A Maths. Reasonable rates Ring Liz on or lizharper1945@hotmail.co.uk WOODLANDS PRE-SCHOOL at Ruishton Primary School OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8.00AM TO 3.00PM For information contact Tel: Open 9am-5.30pm (Lunch time closing 1-2pm ) Save going into town, bring us your dry cleaning. Good parking Going on holiday soon Come and get your currency from us. Offering experience in all colouring, cutting and styling techniques, keeping up with the latest trends and fashions. We welcome all ages from children to adults, gents and ladies. Call today for an appointment: Or come and see us at: Hairlines, Cheats Road, Taunton, TA3 5JW

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5 RUISHTON AND THORNFALCON PARISH COUNCIL ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 2 nd MAY 2018 Cllr Doug Lowe was re-elected as Chairman and Cllr Mike Marshall was re-elected as Vice Chairman The following Cllrs were appointed to specific areas of responsibility FOOTPATHS: Cllr Hancock HIGHWAYS: Cllrs Bulgin, Lowe and the Clerk RECREATIONAL FIELD: Cllrs Bulgin & Fudge SAFETY ISSUES: Cllr Mullins POLICE CONTACT: Cllr Marshall & the Clerk PRESS: Cllr Lowe & Marshall HENLADE: Cllr Anderdon & Laws THORNFALCON: Cllr Harper & Bulgin RIVERBANK: Cllr Laws LOCAL STRUCTURE PLAN: Cllr Bulgin & Marshall VILLAGE HALL REP: Cllr Harper FLOOD COMMITTEE REP: Cllr McEvans TREE WARDEN: Cllr Bulgin COUNCILLOR VACANCY There is still a vacant seat on the Council. So, could you help keep Ruishton & Thornfalcon a vibrant, good place to live by becoming a Parish Councillor? You could be in at the grass roots level of Local Government and be involved in making things happen or getting things sorted! You could get local views about local issues brought to the attention of the powers that be. Being a councillor, you would attend meetings and generally keep up to date with things or you could be more active and take on a responsibility in an area that interests you. Any person interested in becoming a Parish Councillor should contact the Heather Bryant by phone or ruishtonpc@gmail.com for more information. Or speak to a present Councillor. WORKSHOP AT COUNTY HALL ON ROAD SAFETY As reported in the May newsletter, there is an opportunity for the Somerset County Council Road Safety Team to visit communities with a simulator. They are targeting the older motorist (defined as 60+) as statistics show a significant proportion of casualties occur with this age group presumably as our reactions tend to slow as we get older. If anyone is interested, it can be arranged but at least 12 people must attend to make a session. Two people have put their names forward at present so if you are interested please contact the Clerk. If you think that your reactions are just as sharp as the young driver, come along and prove the statistics wrong! The session will last for two or three hours at most with free tea and biscuits. A358 TAUNTON TO SOUTHFIELDS DUALLING PROJECT UPDATE Highway England have produced a Spring newsletter which can be accessed by the following link: They are developing plans to create an A358 Community Forum which they anticipate starting after the preferred route announcement has been made. The Forum would be a means of sharing timely and relevant information with forum members and ensuring that the views of the community are heard, captured and considered as they plan for the statutory consultation and move forward beyond that to the submission of their Development Consent Order Planning Application. Ruishton & Thornfalcon Parish Council has asked to be included on this forum ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY The Annual Parish Assembly was held on 10 TH May at 7.00pm in the Village Hall attended by 25 parishioners. There was a presentation by the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group on the Neighbourhood Plan Visions and Objectives that have emerged as a result of the recent Household Survey. The Parish Council had agreed the Visions and Objectives at the May meeting. The meeting heard a report from the Chairman on the year s activities which has been very busy especially with the A358 Taunton to Southfield Scheme. We are now waiting for the preferred route to be announced scheduled for Autumn. This will have an impact on the Neighbourhood Plan. There were other reports from the School, Village Hall, footpaths in Ruishton and footpaths in Thornfalcon. D COUNCIL , , , , , 7.11,18, Council Meetings commence at 7.30pm (unless otherwise stated) and are held in Ruishton Village Hall. There is an opportunity at 7.30pm for the public to make comments or ask questions. A full set of minutes can be seen our website at Parish Clerk: Mrs Heather Bryant, Northay House, Northay, Chard. TA20 3DN. Tel: ruishtonpc@gmail.com Neighbourhood Plan - link to the website and to the Facebook page "Ruishton, Thornfalcon & Henlade".

6 THANK YOU AND NEXT STEPS We would like to thank you for coming to the recent drop-in workshop on greenspaces and footpaths/cycle paths. Your comments will be considered as the Neighbourhood Plan develops. The Vision and Objectives for the Parish (Ruishton, Henlade and Thornfalcon) for the next 20 years were presented at the Annual Parish Meeting and you confirmed that that we had heard you correctly through the Household, School Children, Business and Employment. and Housing Needs Surveys and at Village Days. Our next step is to undertake a survey of the on-street parking during the primary school drop-off and pick-up sessions. This will help evidence future parking needs for the school. Our surveys will take place during the May half-term week and in the two weeks following. If you would like to find out more about your Parish Neighbourhood Plan, please visit the Parish website - available if you wish to raise more. Most money raised wins a hamper of goodies! Contact bel.deering@rspca.org.uk All proceeds to RSPCA West Hatch (Registered Charity )