The Leveller - Issue 67 - September 2020

L e v eThle l e rISSUE 67,SEPTEMBER2020

Distributed FREE to: Ash, Bower Hinton, Coat, East Lambrook, Hurst, Kingsbury Episcopi, Long Load, Martock, Stapleton, Stembridge, Thorney

Also online at: www.martockonline.co.uk

Photograph courtesy of Christine Weymouth

PLEASE RECYCLE ME

Editor’s Letter The Martock Farmer’s Market

There are no words to describe the last The market is held, in the Precinct, on the second Saturday
four months (and the growing uncertainty of each month - 10.00am – 1.00pm Saturday 12th September,
before that). At the time of writing our 10th October and 14th November. Currently fewer stalls
statistics appear to be heading very slowly ensure social distancing can be maintained.
downwards and mandatory face coverings
have just been introduced today when we Ring Fergus on 01935 822202 for a table.
go shopping, visit the bank and other
spaces where social distancing is difficult. WE ALSO HAVE MARTOCK VIRTUAL FARMER’S MARKET

Our last edition was produced in such a Some of our market stallholders are happy to deliver to your door while the
different world, one we may not get back restrictions continue.
to again. However, we have been survivors
for many thousands of years (!) so I am sure Chicken: Dawn Quince, Hinton St George, chicken and guinea fowl, chicken portions,
we will find a way through, and if the eggs, and salad 07939 485260. Will deliver to Martock and surrounds on Fridays.
world could become kinder, less manic, and Minimum order £10 Order by phone 07939 485260 or website form
less centred on wealth it would at least hintonharvest.co.uk BACS payments fine.
bring forth something very worthwhile
from the nightmare. Cheese: Whitelake Cheese: Russ will deliver in a box, please contact him on
[email protected] there are a lot of cheeses on offer on their website
Mary Marshall, Editor. www.whitelake.shop/

Contact Details Bread: Peter Hill of Bower Bakery will deliver within 5 miles of Martock free,
minimum order £5, 07787 288998.
ARTICLES:
Mary Marshall Coffee: Available at a reduced rate if you explain you are from Martock.
[email protected] https://www.readscoffee.co.uk/ to see what you wish to order, then send to
11 Bearley Road, Martock, TA12 6PG cdr@readscoffee.co.uk Charlotte will send an invoice to you with payment
01935 825098 instructions. Delivery will be by DPD courier, about £3.50.

ADVERTISING: Water buffalo: Buffalo meat, sausages, buffalo milk and mozzarella, the farm shop is
Bea Higginson open on the A37 just south of Ilchester, refrigerated delivery is an issue, ring Jane
[email protected] Corp on 01935 840567.
07881 818027
Jams: Get in touch with Sue and Brenda [email protected]
DISTRIBUTION:
Martock Community Group Vegetables: Duncan Palmer has started supplying veg boxes, get in touch with Emily
[email protected] on [email protected]
01935 826457
Also:
DISCLAIMER. This edition of The Leveller contains
information which has been supplied directly to the Editor Melbury Farm, Somerton, beef, lamb, fruit juices, sauces 07854 552382.
(M3). None of the information published within expresses
the views of the Editor and should not be relied upon. Mary and Rachel Young, Potwell Plants, plants, vegetables, and eggs from
Broadwindsor 01308 868718.
DECEMBER 2020 ISSUE DEADLINE
SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER Eammon, Sausage Shed 07794 967740.

Somerton & Leah Grinter, cakes 07818 43275.
Langport Area
Branch RNLI Fergus Dowding, chemical-free cider, vinegar, and vegetables 01935 822202.

Covid has cost us three fund raising events Please do try to support these small businesses trying to survive during these
this year: a bridge afternoon, an antique difficult times.
valuation day and a street collection. We
are hoping that our annual Art lecture by Beware of white goods insurance scams
Richard Kay of Lawrences on Wednesday
25th November will take place. Our branch This involves a fraudster cold calling a person claiming that their insurance for
contribution to the RNLI will be sadly white goods, such as washing machine or fridge, has expired. The scammer asks
depleted. Meanwhile our gallant life savers the victim for their bank details so they can make the payment. They will use these
work on, day & night, entirely voluntarily to details to commit fraud. Even if the victim is suspicious and questions the caller,
keep our beaches safe. With many people the scammer will try to convince them that they need the cover.
choosing to holiday in this country this
summer they are going to have a busy time. Cold calls of this nature are a scam. Put the phone down straight away. If you
are worried that you need to renew your policy contact your genuine insurer or
If anyone felt like contributing to our shop around for insurance to find the best cover and price for you. Check the terms
branch, we would be extremely grateful. and conditions and always know what you are signing. Find trustworthy
Mary Mullineux, Secretary to Somerton & insurance providers through the Buy with Confidence scheme. All businesses in
Langport Area Branch RNLI, 01458 251057. the scheme are vetted, approved, and monitored by Trading Standards. Visit
[email protected] buywithconfidence.gov.uk or call 01392 383430.

2 If you are worried you have been scammed: Get advice from
Citizens Advice on 03454 040506. Report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040

https://www.devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/

Greetings from Martock Parish Council Services Team

Lisa: Caroline: Naomi: Any resident is very welcome to use the allotment, and if you
07495 611417 07946 121612 07539 754413 weed/plant/water you’re very welcome to harvest and have fresh
veg for your supper…! Please do get in touch! It’s a great asset to
So, this is us, Lisa, Caroline, and Naomi – The Services Team. the village, allows people to dip into gardening without the
We thought the photos (despite lockdown hair do’s!) might be commitment of their own big plot and is hopefully a social,
helpful for any new people that are referred to our services we relaxing, and fun place to be.
may be meeting for the first time on their doorstep!
So, all in all, it has been a strange and challenging time, and with
We have continued to work throughout these crazy Covid times, this has come the need to adapt and be innovative with what we
and with the help of our wonderful volunteers, have quickly set can offer. I won’t lie, there have been upsetting times seeing how
up response to the needs of residence for essential shopping and isolation has affected the most vulnerable. But equally, it has
medication pick-ups for those self-isolating and we plan to been uplifting to see people rise to the challenges, adapt to the
continue to offer this service for as long as it is needed. changes and support neighbours, friends, and family in a way
only a crisis reminds us we should.
This crisis has brought out a positive sense of community in so
many acts of kindness and we have been overwhelmed by the One last, but important, point. Tolerance. As individuals, our
ready response of our volunteers to offer to help in any way they response to the virus has been different and personal depending
can to support those that are isolating. We have also been on our circumstances, mental and physical health. It’s also
inundated by new people offering to volunteer which has been demanded changes in how we live our lives - social distancing,
amazing! We are so grateful to this generosity enabling us to shopping, socialising. Some people have lapped up the relaxing
offer this service. It has instigated some lovely chats to people as measures, where others are still understandably feeling
we arranged their shops or prescription pick-ups and people are vulnerable and scared. We need to be mindful of these
so appreciative. Thank you to our fabulous volunteers who have differences as we live our lives. For example, for those with a
made friendly phone calls to those isolated and missing the sight-impairment, social distancing and shopping can be
company of their regular befriender or groups. We have also incredibly difficult, unable to
been able to adapt the food bank to be able to offer free food to have the spatial awareness of
those who are in need and we are so grateful to the Martock others around them or needing
Christian Fellowship church and volunteers who have adapted to pick up and touch things.
to meet this increased need, and the charitable funds we have Patience and offering to help
got in to help to make this possible! may be hugely appreciated. For
those with hearing difficulties,
As I write, groups are, overall, still largely postponed with no real reliant on lip-reading, the
idea how they will safely be able to start back up. We are now wearing of masks must be
much more able to offer one to one visits - on doorsteps, gardens incredibly disabling. For those with mental health difficulties,
and going for walks, but this is all so weather-dependent. the virus may have increased anxiety and make social
Where residents require confidential one to one support and use interactions very difficult – patience, kindness and
of a computer, we are set up to offer booked one to one understanding are needed. In all things, a little tolerance and
appointments in the Parish Hall, so there is hope that we will be kindness goes a long way in supporting all in our community.
able to offer a bookable Job Club service soon. Please do get in We’ve seen so much of this, and long may it continue.
touch with Lisa if you need to use this.
So despite the change being difficult, the fear and anxiety the virus
Wednesday Club, our social support group, has been able to start has caused, and the loneliness of being forced to be isolated, there
back, in a limited, outdoor fashion. We’re making use of the Rec has been good to come out of it, and in many ways an appreciation
and a generously offered members garden to meet and having to of what really matters in our lives. So this comes with a big virtual
limit numbers to comply, but it’s been good, and much needed hug to all reading this and if we pass you in the street, we will give
after the lonely months of near total lockdown. Again, please be you a big smile and best wishes for getting through this and this
in touch if you think you or someone you know would benefit community spirit lasting in this new normal!
from this.
The Services Team, Caroline,
Unfortunately, Caroline is struggling with groups Lisa, and Naomi.
for Seniors as there are a lot of more complicating
factors, with mobility and vulnerability to the virus Ps. Please do keep checking martockonline.co.uk for regular
massively limiting the options. But she is doing an updates and call one of us if you need to use the volunteer
amazing job, as are her volunteers, in phoning and Covid response service or other information.
visiting many of the most isolated people in the
village and trying to arrange neighbourhood small Ed: See page 13 for wordsearch
get togethers to meet in gardens.

The Community Allotment in Bower Hinton is still
in use, and now has a kid-area to allow families to
use the space to have a dig and grow flowers and veg.

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Stanchester Quire Some Good News and Some Bad News!

We were planning to resume our Let’s start with some good news. We have seen a lot of our paths cleared recently.
rehearsals in The Gospel Hall at Martock Somerset have done a lot of them and have done them better than I have seen in years.
Christian Fellowship in September 2020. One path that, in the past, they have just cleared is now a wide walkway, cut back well
However, as we go to press, considering at the sides as well as the ground. A really nice job! Also, several of you have been out
both social distancing measures and and about with clippers, strimmers and shears - and in one case a ride on mower -
singing together still not being possible, it helping to keep our paths open. This help is much appreciated. Some farmers have
is more likely that we will meet again in helped as well by topping the headlands where some of our paths run – an example to
the New Year. others perhaps?

Please keep an eye on our website at Now the not so good news. In an
www.stanchesterquire.org for up to date apparent change of mind,
information about rehearsals and possible County now say they will not
performances and we look forward to mend broken or wobbly stiles, as
seeing you as and when! they see it to be the landowner's
responsibility. However, they
Sally Howells (Secretary) 01935 824238 will replace stiles – wobbly or
otherwise - with gates, at no cost
Martock & District to the landowner. This has
U3A recently done this on the path
that runs from Pound Lane to
Would you like to meet new people and do Elm Lane on the Gawbridge
something new? road. There are now four lovely
new gates along the west end of
Hopefully by the time that you are this path. This means that there is a stile-less walk from the church (via Y16-10, the road
reading this we will be back doing most of to Gawbridge Mill, L17-45, Y24-66, and Y16-29 back to Parrett Works.
the things we enjoy, and to help you do so
Martock & District U3A would like to let Please contact us at [email protected] if you are a landowner or know one
everyone know that they are still here and who wants to take advantage of this offer and we will put you in touch with the relevant
welcoming new members. people. Equally, if you are aware of a current problem with a stile and can influence the
relevant landowner, please try to get them to repair it or ask for a new gate in its place.
Even with limits on meeting and social We are doing what we can with simple repairs to damaged stiles but can only do so
distancing some of our groups have been much. Any problems you find on the paths can be logged with County via the website
meeting regularly including Gardening, at https://roam.somerset.gov.uk/roam/map# . The more we add formal issues via the
Ukulele, Philosophy, French and Recorder, website, the more pressure we put on them to get things fixed – so get to it.
Paper Crafting, German and Cycling.
If you would like to join in, do get in touch. Lastly, as these weird times ease a little, we are still seeing more people out and about
on our paths. Many of them appear to be unsure where the paths exactly go, and as a
The ukele group social distancing! result people are leaving the paths and wandering across farmed fields. This results in
damage to the crops (and thus less revenue for the farmers). Even if the field has grass
Members have virtual coffee mornings growing there it is still a crop and can be damaged by walking through it and/or by
and a special Facebook group, Martock leaving dog poo there. So, please be considerate and keep off the crops - stick to the paths.
U3A Keeping in Touch, has been set up to If you are unsure of exactly where the path goes, have a look at the information on
share news, amusing anecdotes and so http://www.martockonline.co.uk/Pages/159/Parish-footpath-list-and-map.html where
that members can seek support. you will find an overall map and detailed descriptions/maps of each of the paths.
There is also a Stop Press to advise you of the latest status of the paths at
We are hoping to start our monthly http://www.martockonline.co.uk/Amenity-Categories/104/Footpaths.html.
meetings as soon as possible, mindful of
safety and in line with all guidelines. We Happy walking but let's also have happy farmers.
will be starting back with a party - look
out for dates and details! All Saint's Church, Martock

And if you think it may be daunting We remain in Vacancy but hope to advertise again for a new priest-in-charge as soon
starting something new or going to a as is feasibly possible. In the meantime, the Benefice Ministry Team, PCC, our
meeting where you may not know anyone, administrator, and dedicated church members continue to keep our church running.
we can find someone to get in touch with
before so that there will be a ‘friend’ to Things are slowly beginning to return to the 'new normal' due to the pandemic but
meet you and introduce you to other there will be a limited number of services for some time yet as we continue to follow
members, please do get in touch with advice and guidelines from The Church of England to enable us to operate safely.
Martock & District U3A. Our contact details
are by telephone 07510 178094, by email Please check our website: - https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11008/ for the
[email protected] or latest up to date information. You can also access The Messenger, our church
through Facebook Martock & District U3A. magazine and download our weekly Sunday service here. Please contact the Benefice
Office (07932 146533) or benefi[email protected] if you would like to join the
weekly mailing list or need any help or support.

We hope and pray that our churches will be able to open fully before too long. In the
meantime, it is more important than ever that we can show our love and support for
each other as a church family. Please stay safe and we look forward to seeing you
again before too long.

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The Market House place it in a location of the Councils Mysterious Walls in
Water Trough choosing. Again, the Council firmly said Somerset
they wanted nothing to do with it.
The granite trough was given to the parish Across Somerset there are a number of
of Martock by two lady parishioners in the I said, therefore, that we would use it on mysterious walls which are divorced from
early 1900’s in memory of the 450 horses the farm as a cattle drinking trough but if buildings and serve no obvious function.
killed in the Boer War (1899-1902) and was the Parish Council wanted it at any time in These may be as high as 25 feet with a
installed near the railway station for the future I would willingly take it to any width of 15 feet or so. At the recent meeting
animals to refresh themselves before or location of the Council’s choosing, free of of the Ilminster and District Probus Club
after their journey. charge, of course! Dr John Ashton explained that these were
relics from a game that used to be widely
Bradford’s (now Bradford’s Building Our cattle, and horses, have enjoyed played by the youth of the county.
Supplies) owned the small yard between drinking from the trough for about
Yandle’s Garage and the railway line as 10 years, a headline in a local paper saying The wall at
an extension of their main yard (now ‘Councillor accused of stealing historic Hinton St George
occupied by Paull and Co.). When water trough’. The story had been put
Bradford’s Left Martock in the 1970s Reg about by a rival candidate in an upcoming The game of “Fives” is
Yandle bought the small yard to expand local council election. How on earth he believed to have been
his garage business mainly to install petrol thought he could convince the electorate brought to Somerset
pumps and the car wash. that anyone could steal an object weighing by French monks
nearly two tonnes in broad daylight on building Hamdon Priory and is based on
However, with it he inherited a big a busy street with two diggers and a the Basque game of Pelota. Adopted by
problem. The drinking trough was sitting tractor and trailer, and had also been used the young men of the County is was
in the way of his proposed new entrance. within sight of a public footpath beggars frequently played against the walls of
As Chairman of the Parish Council at the belief. Not only that, my actions had been churches until damage to these buildings
time he told me he did not want it and fully recorded in the relevant Parish made it unpopular with the authorities.
wanted the Parish Council to relocate it. Council Minutes. Needless to say, he easily Local inns and public houses often
I asked our clerk at the time, Philip Smith, lost the election! constructed special Fives Walls as a way of
to put the item on the agenda for the next attracting custom and some eleven of
meeting. To my utter astonishment the A few years ago, we, the Parish Council, these may still be found across the County.
debate was entirely negative, the entire decided that the Pinnacle should have Good examples can be found in Shepton
Parish Council, apart from myself, wanted more protection by banning traffic Beauchamp, South Petherton and Stoke-
nothing to do with it and I found I was the between it and the Market House because sub-Hamdon where it is still associated
only member who wanted to save it. it had been knocked down twice in its with the local pub, the Fleur de Lis, linking
Because we, as farmers, had the necessary history. I remember both times! The it right back to the French monks.
machinery I even offered to pick up the scheme would also make the short street
trough and place it anywhere in the parish between the Market House and Palmer The wall at
for no charge, bearing in mind it weighs and Snell Estate agents one way to make Stoke Sub Hamdon
two tonnes. Again, the answer was “no”. an overall safer junction. This plan also
had the advantage of making a paved The meeting was
The trough was therefore now Reg pedestrian ‘build out’ on the north side of followed by the
Yandle’s responsibility and when I would the Market House. I put it to the Parish Club’s regular
him of the Parish Council’s decision, he Council this would make an ideal location monthly lunch.
just couldn’t believe it. He said would for the trough and this was readily
I receive it as a personal gift, provided I accepted. As there was no inscription The Club, part of the world-wide Probus
moved it within a month. This I readily recording its history, I took it to Tom Clarke organisation draws its members from local
accepted, we shook hands on the deal, and in Hurst and he beautifully chiselled a retired and semi-retired businessmen
the trough was mine. I picked it up, short history on one side. With its two and professionals and enables similarly
brought it back here to the farm, and left original base stones Andrew and I installed minded people to make new friends and
it on the trailer until the next Parish it in its present position. After nearly 40 expand their interests.
Council meeting. Once again, I told the years the trough was, at last, back in the
council the trough should really be in the centre of Martock where it belongs. Monthly meetings generally include talks
village, it was now on a trailer and I would by invited speakers which cover a wide
Patrick Palmer, range of topics. Other recent talks have
Martock Parish Council 1967-2019 included prospecting for minerals in the
Rocky Mountains, Dowsing and the rôle
Will Dyer, Fred Snook and and development of regional newspapers.
Charlie Harding pictured There are also occasional “away days” to
on their trough in 1981. places on interest and occasional social
Note the land draining functions which include members’ partners.
pipes on Bradford’s yard
with the railway line Anyone interested in the Club should
behind the iron railings. contact the President on 01460 74007, who
Also note the pristine will provide further information.
signpost!
David & Jenny Froome
Ed: Our signposts are not
in a good way – can we
push those responsible to
put them on their ‘to do’
list soon?

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Funding News The Changing of The Guard at
OurSHOP
Looking for funds for your group or project, especially in these
unusual times? Then why not try one of these. After over six years at the helm of the community owned
OurSHOP at Hinton St.George in south Somerset, Jillian Fawcett
THE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SUPPORT FUND the popular manager retired from the role on Saturday 13th June.
Under Jillian's management the shop has grown in popularity to
Grants between £10,000 and £300,000 to support social enterprises make it a destination for many from all around the area and the
including charities, CICs and Community Benefit Societies in turnover has increased by more than 50%. In addition, OurSHOP
England during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. has twice been a finalist in the annual Plunkett Foundation
Most grant awards are expected to be between £10,000 and £50,000 Award which recognises excellence in community-owned shops
and will provide funding for a maximum of 6 months. around the country.

Application deadlines: 1pm on Thursday 17 September 2020. Of particular note is the fact that Jillian has performed an
amazing role in keeping the village and surrounding
Grants are available for organisations supporting people who are communities supplied with essential services. With the shop
at high risk from COVID-19, such as older people, disabled people, itself closed to customers to protect staff and volunteers, an
people who are pushed into crisis, and those in medical care or online ordering system was instituted over a weekend complete
end of life care. with a home delivery service. In addition, as most of the shop's
volunteers were over 70 and had to self-isolate, a new team of
Grants are also available to organisations supporting people most younger people had to be recruited and trained to keep things
likely to face increased demand and challenges as a result of the going. Despite the inescapable problems, including reduced
COVID-19 crisis, including providing essential items directly to hours of trading, turnover has been high during the crisis and
families who are hit hardest, supporting BAME and other the village and local area has rarely gone short of anything.
communities who experience health inequalities, supporting In the current circumstances it was not possible to hold a party
people who experience loneliness and social isolation, supporting to mark Jillian's departure. Instead, more than 200 people,
people who experience poor mental health, and supporting appropriately distanced, turned out outside OurSHOP on
children and young people to achieve their potential. Saturday to give Jillian a suitable send-off with a presentation,
many bunches of flowers and an enthusiastic 'Village Clap'.
Grants can be used to cover essential costs of sustaining current It made a wonderful picture.
services or refocusing services to address immediate needs of
people affected by COVID-19.
Further information, guidance notes and the online application
form can be found at www.socialenterprisesupportfund.org.uk

THE SCREWFIX FOUNDATION David Clements, chairman of the shop's management
committee said...
Grants up to £5,000 for UK registered charities and not-for-profit
organisations, including Community Interest Companies, for 'We all owe Jillian an enormous debt of gratitude for what she
projects that fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and has done for OurSHOP and particularly the way in which she
community facilities. has kept the shop running during the Coronavirus crisis.
We wish Jillian all the best in whatever she chooses to do next.'
Building can be homes or community buildings and other
buildings in deprived areas or for those in need and can include Contact: David Clements on 01460 77214 or at
repairing run-down buildings and decorating the homes of [email protected]
people living with illness and disability. All building projects
must show that they are environmentally friendly.

Applications may be made at any time and are reviewed on a
quarterly basis, in February, May, August and November. Further
information and an online application form can be found at
www.screwfix.com/help/screwfixfoundation/
Tel: 01935 414100, Email: foundation@screwfix.com

This is a small selection of what is available.
If your organisation or group has been hit by corona virus or

needs funding for something, then please get in touch with
Louise Treacher on [email protected] or 07814 248281.

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Martock Women’s You First is 6 years old in a few weeks and I've written
Institute is a reflective blog, based around one of our customers,
celebrating to celebrate this. You can read the blog by following
100 years this link: https://www.youfirstsupportservices.org.uk/blog/
2020/01/27/happy-birthday-you-first-/23/
On 26th November 1920, in what was then
known as the Church House, a group of Andy Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, You First Support Services CIC
ladies from Martock held the inaugural The Bagehot Room, The Great Bow Wharf, Bow Street, Langport, TA10 9PN.
meeting of Martock Women’s Institute, 01458 254040
becoming part of the National Federation andy@youfirstsupportservices.org.uk
of Women’s Institutes, formed in 1915.
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These founder members included Mrs
Jollinge, Mrs Cobden, Mrs Hebditch, Beware of renewable energy scams
Mrs Saunders, Mrs Paull, and Mrs
Vaughan. Mrs Heeman, Miss Lowe, and Many of us aim to be more eco-friendly. One way
Miss Vernon joined shortly afterwards. to do this is to use renewable energy by
Many of these names are still familiar in installing solar panels or switching to a green
Martock today and if any readers recall energy supplier. Alongside legitimate schemes
these ladies or later members of the and home products, there are fraudsters
Institute or have any memorabilia or using the cover of renewable energy to steal
anecdotes from the decades since, we your money or personal or financial
would be pleased to hear more. information.

Some of these founder members were If you are thinking about switching to
honoured guests at the celebrations for renewable energy research the market and don’t
our 50th and 60th Anniversaries. In the last be tempted by a seemingly unbeatable deal from
one hundred years Martock WI has been doorstep trader, mailshot or cold phone call.
an active part of the village as well as
being involved with activities and events Never be rushed or intimidated into deciding. The
across Somerset, and nationally. choice of suppliers is growing so take time to shop
around for the right deal.
From 1920 until 2000, the monthly
meetings were held in the evenings. If you receive a cold phone call tempting you to invest in
In 2001 the members decided to meet on renewable energy put the phone down.
the 3rd Wednesday of each month, in the
Pavilion at Martock Recreation Ground, If you want to switch energy supplier, use the Citizens Advice comparison tool at
from 2pm to 4.30pm, but timing could be energycompare.citizensadvice.org.uk or call 03454 040506 to find the best genuine
reconsidered if there was sufficient deal. Before signing anything, read the terms and conditions and make sure you
interest in an evening or late morning know what you are signing. Ask a trusted friend for
meeting. Visitors and new members are help if you need it.
welcome. Meetings are suspended until
the restrictions are eased and meetings to Ask friends and family for recommendations or use
take place again. When meetings resume, a scheme or association to find reliable businesses
the programme will be displayed in the through the Buy With Confidence scheme. All
Information Centre, Martock Library, and businesses are vetted, approved, and monitored by
on martockonline. Trading Standards. Visit buywithconfidence.gov.uk or call 01392 383430, or use a
business that’s a member of an appropriate trade association for example the
For further information or to let us know Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) or the Renewable Energy Association
more about the history of the Institute (REA). These specialise in renewables and members must stick to their codes of
practice. If a trader says they are a member of an association, check this is true.
and its members, do please ring or email:
Kathleen Whiting – 01935 825494, or If you are worried you have bought into a scam of any kind:
Brenda Swindells - 01935 508265. Get advice from Citizens Advice on 03454 040506
email [email protected] Report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040

Social Distancing Switching to green energy doesn’t mean all your electricity will be green, but the
with Sight Loss same energy (including renewable) as everyone else. However, it does help
increase the amount of green energy in the National Grid.
Keeping your distance is near impossible https://www.devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/
for people with sight loss. Ways you may be
able to help; -

• Give them the space

• Ask if you can help

• Be patient

Thank you

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Based locally in Martock

Top quality specialised cleaning
& value for money services.

• Carpet cleaning
• Upholstery cleaning
• Leather restoration

• Stain protection
• Odour control
• End of tenancy or moving in cleans
• Fully insured and industry trained

Call 01935 592701 or 07771 884699
for your free quotation.

(more details and services can be found at)
www.yeovil-carpet-cleaning.co.uk

Beware of phishing scams

Phishing scammers email you to get personal details such as passwords, and these can be sold to other
fraudsters and used to commit crimes like identity theft and bank fraud. This scam is not limited to
email as requests can also come via phone call (vishing), text message (smishing) and letter. The contact
may disguise themselves as a reputable organisation.

Genuine organisations will never contact you by email or text asking you to click
on a link and provide passwords or other sensitive information. If you receive an
email, phone call, text, or letter out of the blue never give personal details. If you’re
worried it might be genuine, find the contact details for the organisation through a
trusted source and get in touch with them independently.

Look out for common signs of a scam message, such as bad grammar, spelling errors, and
strange web links and ‘from’ email addresses. Be vigilant – as with all scams, phishing
attempts can be hard to spot.

If you are worried you have been scammed get advice from
Citizens Advice on 03454 040506

or report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040

https://www.devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/

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If you might be interested, please email
[email protected]

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Weddings May Martock Primary School is a
Take Place in the place where Christian values and
David Hall the needs of the children are at

It is likely that weddings will be taking the heart of everything we do.
place again in South Petherton’s David Hall
– which was originally a Congregational New Governors Needed!
church. Petherton Arts Trust (PAT), who
have owned the Grade 11 listed building We are looking for new Governors
since 1993, is investigating the possibility of to join out friendly team.
offering the venue for civil ceremonies and
applying for a license. It is thought that No educational experience is required
the last wedding took place in 1969. In 1972 and training will be available.
it became a United Reform church and was
privately owned until PAT took it over. Governor
roles and
The David Hall has become well-known as responsibilities include:
a performing arts centre, offering a wide
range of music performances – mainly • Being passionate about
Folk, Blues and Acoustic – as well as dance providing high quality
and theatre events and film nights. education to all children.
However, as PAT’s Acting Chairman, Cliff
Keating, points out, the building is • Working as part of a team.
perfectly suited as a wedding venue that • Asking questions, thinking
could seat about 100 guests. Plus, the
unique copula over the stage provides a critically and providing
stunning backdrop for the marriage support.
ceremony and photographs. • Upholding Christian values
and the vision for our school.
Over the next few months, Petherton Arts • Overseeing financial
Trust will concentrate on essential decisions and ensuring
maintenance and redecorating parts of money is well spent.
The David Hall’s interior so that it offers
ideal facilities for weddings. If you are interested in joining us and would like more
information, please contact the school by e-mail.
“All being well, the venue will be available ([email protected])
for weddings from this autumn,” said OR telephone (01935 823486) and Anna Anderton
Mr Keating. “PAT will manage these events (Chair of Governors) will arrange to meet you.
separately from its entertainments
programme and set up a weddings website. Martock Church of England Primary School
PAT will build a team of people to manage Elmleigh Road, Martock, Somerset TA12 6EF
the wedding ceremonies, so we are looking
for volunteers keen to be involved.” Anyone
interested can apply via the e-mail address
[email protected] or
phone 07835 949 619.

Mr Keating added that PAT would be
pleased to hear peoples’ opinions of this
additional use for The David Hall and
anyone wishing to comment should use
the above e-mail.

For further information, please contact
Penny Bool at [email protected]

or phone 07850 016 885

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Wildlife is under threat. Somerset Wildlife Trust says: “biodiversity have an adverse impact on habitat in the parishes. We will try to
continues to decline across Somerset in all but a few protected sites, co-ordinate projects to enhance habitats in the area, be it through
there are fewer wild places, and those that exist are smaller, less tree planting, bird box installation, wildflower seed planting and
wild and more polluted, making it harder for wildlife to survive.” many more initiatives.

We all know about the massive decline in insect populations; During lockdown, more people than ever have turned to the
fewer hedgehogs and dormice are to be found locally and nature on their doorstep to help them stay positive and have
specialist woodland and farmland birds are getting harder to recognised how much wildlife and the natural environment
find. This is attributed mainly to the loss of habitats. Land contribute to our mental health and wellbeing. They’re also
management leaves fewer and disconnected “wild areas” for starting to realise that, whilst the county's nature reserves and
wildlife. What can we do about it? green spaces provide vital homes for wildlife, they are so much
more than that - they're the life support function for our lives,
Ash and Martock Nature is a group of people who are getting our communities and our local businesses.
together to help the local community to protect and enhance
biodiversity in our two parishes. You can see what we’ve started to put together on our website at:
www.ashmartocknature.org.uk
We will try to build a good understanding of the habitats which
already exist within the parishes to help identify opportunities We will need people with knowledge of nature and the
for improvements as well as threats. It would also provide us with willingness to organise volunteers. If that’s you, please contact
evidence to help contest any proposed developments that would
Mick Wooden [email protected]

Storm and Grace. Transforming Lives.

Volunteering has always been at the centre of support in our community and since the beginning of lockdown, there are many
heart-warming stories to share – it’s been wonderful to see the outpouring of love and goodwill as we have faced the Covid storm
together. Now it’s the perfect time to thank our volunteers for the difference they make to our community throughout the year.
But we would especially like to thank all those volunteers who have brought vital help and support to others at this particular
difficult time.

A SIMPLE BOX OF FOOD MAKES A BIG hungry – providing regular access to much needed nutritious
DIFFERENCE… food and helping families get on top of bills. Since lockdown
began, we have supported an average of 16 households each week
We have seen more families turning to the food bank for – some are repeat requests, others more short-term. And thanks
support – many people who have never previously used food to the generosity of so many members of our caring community,
banks are struggling to feed their families. Each week, vital we have been able to spend between £500 and £600 every week
work is going on via the Lord’s Larder hub at The George, to on essential supplies to meet the needs of local people in crisis.
support those most in need in our community. Referrals and
introductions are made through staff at Ash & Martock schools, Specific requests for financial hardship support from the
and the community workers and volunteers in Martock Transforming Lives Fund, are also made by the community
working to help the most vulnerable families. Volunteers make team to assist with rent, electricity, gas, and other services. Over
sure that every week there are sufficient supplies of fresh food the last year individuals have appreciated this practical support
(meat, vegetables, fruit, milk, cheese, eggs, bread etc.), store when it’s needed most!
cupboard basics, pet food, items for personal hygiene and
cleaning/laundry products, to meet their needs. HOW TO DONATE TO THE TRANSFORMING
LIVES FUND
Donations of non-perishable food are either brought to
The George for distribution on a Friday morning, or to other One-off or regular donations can be made through the Hub at The
drop-off points in the area, including our local Co-op. And since George, the Coffee Shop or MCF – please contact Andy Starmer,
social-distancing, many have chosen instead to make a Fund Administrator ([email protected]).
generous donation to the Transforming Lives Fund And remember, if you are a taxpayer, your donation may qualify
administered by Martock Christian Fellowship (MCF) , enabling for Gift Aid.
our team of volunteer ‘shoppers’ to purchase, on average, four
big trolley loads of food every week – that’s a serious amount Thank you to everyone supporting the work of the Lord’s
of food and a very BIG shopping list! Larder and the Transforming Lives Fund – we couldn’t do it
without you! By adopting this ‘joined-up approach’, we get
People may go hungry for reasons ranging from – reduced involved and help to support children, young people,
working hours, redundancy, ill-health, self-isolation or shielding individuals and families alike. Together, we are transforming
– to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income or struggling lives by providing a seamless flow of practical, emotional and
with debt whilst processing a new claim for benefits. A simple financial assistance when it is most needed.
box of food and household products can make a big difference!
Angela Brett, Lord’s Larder Co-ordinator & Coffee Shop Manager
The food bank is increasingly busy, making sure that no one goes and Sarah Slade, MCF Community Liaison Co-ordinator

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News from the Methodist Church Martock and District
Skittles League
Our Minister, the Revd. Philip Wagstaff, will There’s a lot to do to make sure everyone is
be leaving us soon, or will perhaps have left safe, and the regulations are under constant The 2019-20 season ended abruptly on
by the time this is read. He has been asked review, and much could change before March 20th and it is not clear when, and
to take up a special appointment in the September. There will be music from our under what conditions, we will start again.
South East, based at Hastings. Naturally, we super sound system, and if we can’t sing, All alleys are shut
are sad to see him leave us, but wish him gentle foot tapping and clapping in time and no skittles can
God’s blessings and success in his new with the appropriate rhythm is allowed!! be played until
appointment. A replacement Minister will there is some way
not be appointed until 2021, but the We are especially disappointed for the of overcoming the
Revd. Anna Flindell will be taking on various groups and outreach events we hygiene and safety
responsibility for our church as well as her support and encourage to use the Wesley issues regarding everyone
other churches in the area. Room, including Coffee Pot and the Singles handling the skittle balls, and
Lunches. These will not be possible for some not all pubs will reopen or
It’s hard to understand life at the moment, time yet, and it’s hard to say when they can continue to be viable, or that
with its constant changes and insecurities, return at this stage. We will be in touch. all the skittles teams will be
and to not yet see an end to it doesn’t help happy to continue. Fingers
either. All we can do is hope and pray that We always ask that you check our crossed!!
we can find a foothold somewhere and feel noticeboards regularly for updates, and
we are making some sort of progress to a please call one of the numbers for any The following is the roll
better life beyond Covid19. I think the chaos details or queries and assurances.: - 01935 of honour for the 2019-20
of life before it has simply been replaced 823751 for Edwin Guttridge, or 01935 826578 season. Trophies have not yet been
with the chaos of it! for Christine Weymouth. presented but we are hoping some public
presentations will have been performed
We Christians are missing the shared Please come and give thanks for the by the time this is published.
worship and fellowship of Church. Zoom survival of our church and all it means to
services are a blessing for those who have us as a community. Hopefully, things will Div. 1:
the option, otherwise some have missed improve enough for us to celebrate
out entirely. Although it’s never been just a Christmas in something that resembles our Winners: Duke of York
Sunday thing, we carry the Church within usual way, but of course, nothing’s certain. Runners Up: Monkey Spankers
us, and I’m sure it has given us the strength It never has been. Except, that God loves us! (South Petherton Club)
to cope with the isolation. The only
certainty for us really is that God loves us! Take care of yourselves, and each other. Div. 2:
All Blessings to you., Christine Weymouth
Winners: Half Moon, Stoke
However, we can make plans, and hope, Another one of our Runners Up: Hit & Hopes
which is where we are at present - hoping few certainties
to re-commence Sunday services on are beautiful Div. 3
Sunday the 6th September at the usual time sunrises and
of 10.45am but possibly a shorter service. sunsets at the Winners: Porn Stars
Under current regulations, numbers may present time, Runners Up: Mucky Ducks
have to be limited to achieve social
distancing, and of course singing is not improved by less pollution. Wooden Spoon:
allowed, and there will be no chat with tea Floppers
and biscuits after the gathering.
Highest Away Individual:
Beware of advance fee scams S Martin 67 (Mucky Ducks)

Advance fee scams involve the scammer seeking an upfront payment to receive a Highest Away Team:
larger payment, which never arrives. The fraudster may convince you have been Half Moon/Lord Nelson A 400
mis-sold PPI and an upfront payment will release the funds. You may be called,
emailed, or texted out of the blue, or after you have completed an online form. The Nomination Shield:
scammer may claim to be from an official organisation or authorised claims Winners Lamb & Larks
company and use fake documents. Once you pay the fee they may tell you to pay Runners Up: Bakers Rogues
it by buying vouchers such as iTunes gift cards and passing the codes to them, who
then sell them on, or they may tell you to pay via bank transfer, which is hard to Nomination Cup:
trace and not refundable if you’re the victim of fraud. Winners: VIPs
Runners Up: Duke of York
To protect yourself be suspicious of unsolicited contact of this sort. Hang up the
phone and delete emails and texts without responding to them. Look out for signs Memorial Cup:
something might not be genuine, such as phone numbers that come from overseas Not yet contested (Stoke Club v VIPs)
or mobiles, emails from free webmail services such as Hotmail or Gmail, and
incorrect spelling or grammar. Remember, no genuine organisation would ever Memorial Plate:
contact you like this and ask for money. Winners: Nobbys Nuts
Runners Up: Bell Ash
If you are worried you have been scammed get advice from Citizens Advice on
03454 040506 or report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 Coronation Cup:
Not Contested
https://www.devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/
KO Cup:
Not Contested

Pete Wescott, League Secretary

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Our New Vocabulary

The below is a little fun word search, just in case you’re still locked in and run out of jigsaws or finished your boxset…!

QS C E S S A P C I N G P G G F T R E I F The fab services team
AU R O E E W Q C O C B V A C C E S K C R Community
ET H E M A R V E L M O U S E W Y O C I I Spirit
FN A V B M Y O P P L M I U Y T R R O J E Generous
ZC I E E S U T E R B B U B B L E S T L N Kindness
XZ C C E W C V V B N B J N U Y T A R L D Tolerance
ZI NGC E E G ENE ROU I S SMAOS New Normal
GT H E F A B S E R V I C E S T E A M C G Boris
ES S W Q A V P E R G S I R O B Y Z I K R Facemask
NN N T R E F I F V C V C L G Z O I O D O Hand Sanitiser
EI E K R A C ROP E R E BOOBNPOU Amazing
RS S E N D N I K O U R D E V O L G O W P NHS
OK K Y T I T T S O A S E A T M H V C N B Heros
US I W A R M M I N S O A F P M O O T C U Volunteers
SA Z O C A R O C L I N T E P E P L O R L Keyworkers
LM I R P E N E W N O R M A L E C U P A C Vaccine
I EMK I I TNEMT O L L A THNUZ B Martock
SC O E D P N O I T A L O S I I R T S Y O Home schooling
AA A R D I M A R I L Y N C O N I E S C J Bubbles
GF N S L O N S P I R O T D O G S E O O D Tic tok
OD G N I D L E I H S O S M B O T R R V I Zoom Meetings
CA R O L I N E P L K H N E I L I S E I K Isolation
ZM M A D A R E S I T I N A S D N A H D C Shielding
WE D N E S D A Y C L U B D R E G N A W S Lockdown
Job Club
Wednesday Club
Friends group
Allotment
Crazy covid
Caroline
Lisa
Naomi

Somerset Open Studios 2021
18 Sept- 3 Oct

This autumn, Somerset Open Studios goes Work’s patron, Kevin McCloud, the Look out for the launch of the Digital
online with an exciting new look as well as programme will feature daily events Open Studios guide at the start of
a special event programme featuring including workshops, demonstrations and September which features work by more
artists’ films, podcasts, interviews and live talks where audiences can find out more than 200 artists in over 100 venues.
streaming. An enhanced digital guide will about artists’ processes and practice. Visitors can use the guide to plan their
give audiences the opportunity to visit own visits and see what Somerset Art
artists’ work spaces with links fo artists’ Digital Open Studios starts with the Works members have been working on,
pages on Somerset Art Works website as launch of the Somerset Reacquainted Adm take a virtual tour around the
well as to their own social media channels exhibition at Somerset Rural Life Museum country. Special editorial features focus on
and websites. in Glastonbury, featuring work by 63 Somerset’s five creative regions, dipping
Somerset Art Works members who took into the country’s rich cultural heritage
The special event programme will run part in an art in lockdown project earlier and celebrating the diversity of creativity
over the 16 days of Open Studios with daily this year, Initiated by Sara Dudman RWA, which now resides and works here.
news, information and notifications in partnership with Somerset Art Works,
published on the Somerset Art Works the project provided a creative catalyst for Artists and makers have continued
website so audiences can get involved. artists in isolation, reconnecting their working away in the privacy of their
With an introduction from Somerset Art practice with the natural world. studios and are now ready to open their
digital dorrs and share their work with you.
Each weekend is ‘Family Friendly’ with a
range of activities and workshops suitable For more details, please see:
for families of all shapes and sizes and the somersetartworks.org.uk or contact the
chance to get involved in ‘how to’ events Somerset Art Works office (normally on
and demonstrations, as well as the final 01458 253800 but currently on 07715 528441),
weekend linking to the world’s biggest
drawing festival, ‘The Big Draw’. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays,
or Paul Newman via email:

[email protected]

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We are looking to recruit volunteers for a variety of roles
including a Volunteer Coordinator within the Home Library
Service in Martock and the surrounding villages so that we can
raise awareness of the availability of the service and support
individuals who cannot get to the library due to poor health or
mobility or caring responsibilities but still enjoy reading . A Royal
Voluntary Service volunteer will choose, deliver, and befriend an
individual in their own home.

The Volunteer Coordinator will liaise with the library to arrange
book deliveries, be involved in inducting new volunteers and
arranging training and safeguarding procedures and be a first
contact for volunteers’ queries and concerns. They will arrange
volunteer cover when required and ensure relevant forms are
completed and sent monthly. They will also organise rounds if
necessary (only Martock and Yeovil) and to assign volunteers to
customers, and undertake a phased in HLS records system, as
well as assisting the Service Manager with recruitment.

Home Library Service Volunteers deliver and collect
books/DVDs/CDs to older people who may be housebound or
have mobility issues. They help combat loneliness, as well as
seeking their reading and listening preferences, check they are
well and report any concerns to the appropriate person. Driving
license and own car is required if driving as part of the service.
There is a flexible time service and training and materials will be
provided by Royal Voluntary Service. Location is local and
expenses are paid at the rate in our expenses policy.

If you would like to know more about volunteering for the
Home Library Service please contact
[email protected] or tel: 07920 250834.

Martock and District opportunity to show off at least some of and members have been able to share
Gardening Society the things that they have grown this year. ideas, information, and images on the new
After all, we have had much more time to Martock and District Gardening Society
Our usual activities have been drastically spend in our gardens and allotments than Facebook pages. It has enabled us to hold
curtailed, though our February and March ever before this year. our First Ever Virtual Show. You don't need
meetings did go ahead, but since then all to be a member of our group to follow us
our meetings and events have had to be It is unclear when we can resume our on our Facebook pages and if you are
cancelled. Having to cancel our Annual normal meetings. Our September meeting interested in gardening please do have
Show in August was probably the low has been cancelled, but we are hopeful a look if you can, and it is a simple
point of the year for me. It is such a that beyond that we might be able to and effective way of finding out more
popular event which brings a large resume, and very disappointing if we information about our group. Up to date
audience when we show off and celebrate could not hold our Tuesday 13th October details of our meetings and events will be
the wonderful things that we have grown, meeting as we are welcoming the well- posted on our Facebook pages and on
made and created. I cannot imagine that known gardening author and journalist Martock online. However, if you need to
our First Ever Virtual Show will go Naomi Slade as our speaker, but we will speak to someone to find out more please
anywhere near to replicating the clarify the position regarding this as soon contact me on 01935 823366.
atmosphere of a normal Show, but we felt as we can.
that it was important to give everyone an Gareth Isaac, Chair,
The time we can spend in our gardens has Martock and District Gardening Society
provided opportunities to observe nature,

Beware of Christmas scams Fraudsters also capitalise on the holiday booking period by
advertising fake holidays online, often marketed as too-good-to-
Fraudsters will take advantage of the fact you are busy and miss, last-minute deals but are just a sham.
looking for a good deal. Some scams that may be prevalent at this
time include fake online shops that are websites run by scammers Be suspicious about seemingly unbeatable deals. If something
that tempt bargain hunters with heavily discounted products. looks too good to be true, it usually is. Only buy from reputable
However, these items may never materialise, or be counterfeits, shops and websites. Ensure the website is genuine, as scammers
not worth the money, or different from the description. can set up convincing but fake online shops and pay to place
them high in search engine listings. Don’t pay by bank transfer
Bogus shop vouchers look like they are from reputable well- as you won’t get any protection if you are the victim of fraud.
known shops and are shared on social media to tempt people by Credit card is the best way to pay.
claiming to offer vouchers but allow criminals to gain personal
or financial details. If you are worried you have been scammed get advice
from Citizens Advice on 03454 040506 or report it to
Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040

https://www.devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/

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Call 01935 824888 Landscape Design & Construction Since 1988

n Curtains & blinds Free Advice 3 Quality guaranteed 3 Address: PO Box 2672,Yeovil, BA22 7YT
n Tracks & poles Mobile: 07751 840815
n Conservatory & sunroom Free home measuring 3 Professional fitting 3 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.andrewtaborlandscaping.co.uk
Blinds and sails
(incl. perfect fit) Free walk-in advice
n Patio awnings session at the Youth
n Shutters Centre every Tuesday
n Bay window specialists
n Allusion, Vision and from 10am - 1pm
bloc out blinds
The Youth Centre,
See more at Church Street,
www.drapesdirect.co.uk
Martock TA12 6JL
Or visit our NEW SHOWROOM
Unit 7, The Old Railway, We offer assistance to the
North Street, Martock TA12 6FF community on issues such as debt,
energy prices, housing and more.
Independent oven OPENING HOURS
cleaning services
Monday Closed
We clean Ovens, Hobs, AGAs, Tues-Thurs 9am-5pm
Ranges, Rayburns, Microwaves, Friday 9am-7pm
Saturday 9am-3pm
Extractors and more...
21 North St,
Mister Oven cleans all the doors, racks, Martock,
shelves and surrounds with specialist TA12 6DH
products that are gentle on your
appliances but tough on grease and Telephone for appointment
stains. Your oven will be looking as good
as new in no time, without you even (01935) 822264
lifting a finger.

Tel 01935 475065
Mobile 07752 695264
www.misteroven.co.uk.

[email protected]

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EMAIL: [email protected] IAN CROSSLAND
Jane Taylor
Property Maintenance
Registered Childminder
Interior and exterior decorating
“Outstanding” Early Years Provider Carpentry and small cabinet work
Restoration of timber windows and doors
I have been registered for 25 years and work with assistants
who are highly qualified. We offer “Quality Childcare” in a Hanging doors
home environment on my smallholding in Milton. It benefits Fitting fences and gates
from a large well-equipped playroom with a secure play Exterior lime mortaring
area. The children can also enjoy supervised access to all
the animals on the farm and all of the outdoor spaces. No job too small
We also provide an after school service for For a friendly, reliable,
children at Ash Primary School. local service please give me a call.
We are open Monday to Thursday.
Term time and in the holidays Tel: 01935 411813
7.30am till 5.30pm. Mob: 07811 070 498

Contact Jane on 01935 826356 15

Ofsted Registration No is 142616

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Martock - Somerset

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RA Wicks enjoys an enviable reputation for top
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Tea & Coffee facilities, hair building background so that any fireplace alteration
dryer, electric fan, extra is possible.
pillows, towels & toiletries Our fireplaces are often individually designed and we
complete the whole job from survey to installation.
• Breakfast Tray in Room You can discuss your requirements, or just get a
taste of the products available, by visiting our
• Self-Serve Continental showroom.
Breakfast in Garden Room
8am - 10am R A Wicks Ltd
Fireplace Showroom, Tail Mill Lane
• Room rates vary
according to season Merriott, Somerset TA16 5PF
www.wicksheating.co.uk/Contact-us.html
• Advance bookings only

@WychwoodMartock @Wychwood

R. Barrett Decorating Services

Painting, Decorating
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Sash & Casement
Window Conservation

www.timberwindowconservation.co.uk
R. Barrett Decorating Services

Tel: 01460 259744 Mob: 07759 177029