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The NEWSLETTER for TATWORTH & FORTON

February / March 2016

RAG ACTIVE LIVING FOR THE OVER 50s

Talk and Tea Sessions

The February Talk & Tea on Wednesday 17th promises
to be a real treat. As you may have seen in the Chard
& Ilminster News we will welcome back Anorak
Communications, the Crewkerne group of film makers.
This time they will be showing The Power and the
Glory, a fascinating film about the stories associated
with churches in Somerset and Dorset, including East
Chinnock, Merriott, Yeovilton, Abbotsbury, Culbone and
Tyneham. The afternoon begins at 2pm and finishes
around 4 with Wendays cakes. Its free so just come
along to the Brewer Room at TMH.
The 2016 Coach Trip
The coach is filling up so if you would like to visit the
Great Western Railway Museum on 20th June, book now
with Sue (220339). The coach fare is 5. More details and
entry prices will be available later. We will leave TMH at
9am and return by 7pm, plenty of time for the museum
and the Designer Outlet.

NEWS FROM THE MEMORIAL HALL

The work on the kitchen at the Hall is now complete and
the Management Committee hopes users will find new
lay-out practical and the extra work space useful. This
has been one of a number of improvements to the Halls
facilities undertaken over the past year or so. The ladies
and gentlemens toilets have been completely renewed
and brought up to date, new heaters have been installed
in the Brewer and Stonham Rooms, new curtains in the
Brewer Room and the bar in the Cozens Room now has its
own sink and water supply. All these improvements have
been made possible by the legacy left to the Hall by
Charlie Stonham of Waterlake.

TREASURE ISLAND

Tatworth Amateur Pantomime Societys 2016 Pantomime

is Treasure Island at Tatworth Memorial Hall on the
following dates:
Thursday Feb 25th at 7.30pm
Friday Feb 26th at 7.30pm
Sat 27th at 2.30 matinee
and 7.30pm.

Ticket prices: Adult 6.00.

Concessions 4.00.
Family Ticket 15.00,
(2 adults/2 children)
Tickets will be on sale at McColls/
Post Office, South Chard and Herberts
Stores in Tatworth. If you require any more information,
you can contact Sheila Harding on 01460 220522.

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Issue 73

Tatworth and Forton Parish Council

Parish Environmental Warden (PEW)

Cllr George Beattie has taken up the appointment
as Parish Environmental Warden. As we are a large
rural parish it would be helpful if you could
contact him regarding matters concerning Dog
Fouling, Litter, Graffiti, Fly Tipping, Fly Posting,
Abandoned Vehicles and Damaged Bins and he will
endeavour to have the matter resolved. He can be
contacted through the Parish Office 221066 or by
e-mail: george_w_beattie@fsmail.net
Jubilee Field
Under Access for All Legislation the Parish Council
continues to investigate as to how provision can be
made for the disabled.
Allotments
Allotments are available for use next to the
Jubilee Field. Some full size plots of 125m have
been prepared with the turf having been removed
and manure spread in readiness for use. Smaller
plots are also available. A spring fed well is now
fully working.
Please contact the Clerk if you would like to take
the opportunity of growing your own produce.
The Clerks contact details are below.
Tatworth and Forton Parish Council,
The Parish Office, Tatworth Memorial Hall.
Tel: 01460 221066
Email: tatworthfortonpc@yahoo.co.uk
www.tatworthandfortonparishcouncil.org.uk

The DRIFT - Thank You

Thank you to those people who have donated towards this

edition of The Drift.
If you would like to make continued publication
possible, by sponsoring an edition of The Drift,
advertising, or simply donating towards it, please
contact our treasurer - Nick Bernard on 01460 220339.

TATWORTH WI MEETING REPORT

DECEMBER 17th 2015
As usual at this time of year, our December meeting took
the form of a Christmas Party. We enjoyed a delicious meal
provided by Liz Beale and friends, including Christmas
crackers and wine. Entertainment was provided by
members. Rosemary Heeks gave a very amusing reading
based on the 12 Days of Christmas. June Chubb performed
a hilarious monologue as though she was an elderly and
very Somerset WI lady. (which she is!), and then a very
abbreviated version of Cinderella by Marion Cock and
friends.

TATWORTH WIVES GROUP 2016

Hester Down writes:

Our 2016 programme began as in previous years with our
New Year Cheer Party which this year took the form of a
traditional afternoon tea party before which we were
entertained by Ellie Baer who sang songs she had written
herself to her own accompaniment on the piano. During the
course of the afternon a cheque for 1,100 was presented
to the Rev Tim Price towards the planned extra storage
accomodation for the Church Room which was our
nominated project for 2015. Our chosen fundraising project
for 2016 will be The Munchkins (The Miniature Shetland
Ponies at Southleigh, Devon).
Our next meeting will be on Thursday 4th February at
2.00pm in the Tatworth Church Room when the speakers
will be John and Diana Pearce whose subject will be an
illustrated tour of Alaska and Vancouver.

YOUTH CRICKET COACHING

AT CHARD CRICKET CLUB

Coaching at Holyrood Sports Hall is

for over 10s, Tuesday evenings from
16th February to 19th April. Under
10s Softball Cricket will be from
5pm to 6pm. Hardball Cricket for
School Years 6 to 10 will be 6pm to 7pm. The Coaching is
for Boys and Girls. Sessions are 2.00 a time.

We have 78 Youth Members on role. New Members

are most welcome. The Club is Clubmark accredited
and our Coaches qualified as per English Cricket Board
regulations. For 2016 Youth Chairman Nick Rymell 01460
62293 has arranged competitive Cricket for U10, 12, 13,
14 and 16 age groups. Further details may also be
obtained from Kevin Clancy 01460 64810.

ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH

Meetings will be held on the 1st Thursday in the month

at 2.00pm in January, February and November, at 2.30pm
in March and 7.30pm in April, September and October.
Visitors are always welcome (50p).

The Christmas Bazaar

Lesley Frankau writes:

There was much ho, ho, ho-ing at St.Johns Annual

Christmas Bazaar in the Tatworth Memorial Hall which
took place one Saturday in late November. A stalwart
team from the church set up early on the morning
(and a couple the night before, thanks to Ken and Helen
Johnson) to ensure the hall looked festive and
welcoming for the 2pm orderly queue of village locals
who annually support the event. No Black Friday worries
here, (even on a Saturday!).
Plenty of bargains to be won or purchased (from an array
of stalls, including home-made cakes and produce, ably
run by Rosa Newman and Iris whose wares flew off the
shelves. Christine Mitchells bottle Tombola stall was
a great hit, as too were the Christmas cards and
decorations on sale, plus the candle stall and colouring
competition, courtesy of Mary Dewar, Wendy Cotton,
Pippa Price, Monica Mason, Sue Cheese and Vivienne, all
of whom lit up the room! Jewellery and other Christmas
present items looked lovely (hosted by Eileen Southall,
with glamourous assistants Marguerite and Gloria).

Margaret Bandys annual Bran tub and the beautifully

crafted log basket, made and donated by Malcolm Mason
(with logs supplied by Dave Bostock-Smith, who also
donated three bottles of whisky for the whisky draw,
assisted by Jim Tucker), attracted young and not so
young alike. No under-age participants, naturally for the
whisky!

The superb draw run by Tom Dowm, Jan Knott and

Graham Goodwill, with a myriad of wonderful prizes,
including the Christmas Hamper, won by Sheila and Jim
Tucker, (well done, we will be round shortly) was a
magnet throughout the afternoon and helped raise 400
towards the incredible overall total of 1,600 for the
ongoing work of St.Johns.

Stallholders entered into the festive spirit with their

Christmas hats, caps, wobbling snowman and, in the case
of Nan Austin, ably assisted by Hester Down, Thelma
Poole of the Wives Group, stag antlers which sagged
throughout the afternoon. I could not possibly comment
on the observations made by stallholders about this
phenomena but it certainly caused a few chuckles! We
even had our own Father Christmas, courtesy of Graham
Goodwill. Did anyone recognise him, I wonder?! Well
done to Grahams son Tom, who ran a DVD and CD stall
selling his own wares for St. Johns. A Kind and generous
gesture.
Mulled wine and mince pies were consumed in great
quantities and at one time the hall resembled the first
day of Harrods sale with items being snapped up, but
always with great courtesy and hilarity. Many thanks
to Pearl Chubb, Rachel Lambert and Jill Bishop on
refreshments. Helen and Matt Alcock, together with
Daphne Carslake ran the TCYC stall with beautifully
crafted Christmas items made by the Youth Club on sale.
Frank Long was on the door, persuading people to part
with their money, ably assisted (and blessed for their
generosity) by Rector Tim Price.

Well Done Tatworth, your wonderful support at our

events over the years in the village is much appreciated.
It is always good to have the opportunity to meet so
many friends new and old on these occasions, which
emphasises that we are all part of the same community.
Compliments of the Season to all and a Peaceful and
Happy New Year to everyone from our Church family.

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ADVANCE NOTICE OF EVENTS AT ST JOHNS

DURING FEBRUARY AND MARCH.
Everyone welcome!
Saturday, 20th February
Games evening in the Church Hall at 7.00pm
Nothing strenuous, no running around the Church or the
grounds! Come and have fun with different board games
and test your knowledge and skills. Refreshments
provided, but bring your own beer or wine. Entry cost 4
in advance or at the door.

Saturday, 5th March

7.00pm, doors open at 6.30 pm.
A recital by musician Richard Godfrey and mezzo
soprano, Elisabeth Denham in the Church. Tickets 5.00
or 12.00 family ticket. Richard and Elisabeth have
performed during lunch time concerts at the Minster in
Axminster and are a hugely talented pair of musicians.
An evening of music and singing to complement the
season. Tickets available in advance on the night.
Refreshments provided during the interval.

Saturday, 19th March

7.00 pm, doors open at 6.30 pm in the Church Hall
Back by popular request, another fun-packed Quiz
evening, courtesy of Tatworths brilliant pair of quizzers
Jim and Sheila. Special prizes for winners and losers!
Always guaranteed an entertaining evening!
Cost of tickets 4 per person, on tables of four.
Soft drinks & nibbles provided, but bring your own beer
or wine.
Tickets in advance from Helen & Ken Johnson on
01460 220221 or at the door on the night.

TATWORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL

Behaviour Letters
Behaviour letters have been awarded to
152 children who have shown excellent
behaviour all term. Well done to all those
who received a letter on 17th December!

Xmas Bazaar Total

Pafots are pleased to announce that the Bazaar raised
468.90. It was great success, many thanks to all who
hepled on the day. The Junior Disco raised 192.30. All
funds go towards helping to provide those extra very
important items for all pupils at th school.

Staff Leavers
Mrs Sue Hebditch who worked in our School Office as our
Business Manager, retired from Tatworth Primary, after
26 years with the school. Sue is going to be sorely
missed. She has been a huge asset and her experience
will be difficult to replace, I thank her for her many
years of service to the school. We will all miss her
friendliness and approachability and on behalf of the
school we would like to wish her an enjoyable and
relaxing retirement. Mrs Cathryn Henson is leaving from
our lunch time supervisor team, we wish her well for the
future and we welcome Mrs Cheryl Farley and Mrs
Lorraine Nunn to our team in January.

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A thank you message from Mrs Sue Hebditch:

Thank you to everyone for the retirement gifts and
kindness I received at the end of term. I was overwhelmed by everyones generosity and kindness. I will
miss you all and I will keep many happy memories of
Tatworth School.

Donations Please
Books: We would be pleased if anyone has any David
Walliams books they would like to donate to our school
library. They are very popular in school and it would be
lovely to have more copies.
Comics & Top Trumps:
We would also like
donations of comics and top trumps for use during wet
playtimes. Thank you.

T&F MOVIES

The programme for the winter months is as follows:

Friday 19th February

(note earlier date because of the Pantomime).
Suffragette (12A). One of the most eagerly awaited films
of the year with Cary Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter,
Anne-Marie Duff and Romola Garai and a cameo role for
Meryl Streep as Emmeline Pankhurst - all willing to lose
everything in their fight for equality.

Friday 25th March

A Walk in the Woods (15). Based on Bill Brysons best
seller, he and his former friend hike the Appalachian
Trail, 2,200 miles of spectaculer countryside but the two
have a completely different definition of the word
adventure. Starring Robert Redford, Nick Nolte and
Emma Thompson.

Friday 22nd April

Brooklyn (12A). Adapted from the best seller by Colm
Tobin, a flim of grace and beauty. An Irish immigrant
lands in 1950s Brooklyn but her past catches up with
her and she must choose between two countries. Drama
starring Saoirse Ronan, Domnhall Gleeson, Julie Walters
and Jim Braodbent.
The films begin at 8pm, doors open at 7.15 and tickets
cost just 4. Bar and raffle as usual.

NOTICE FOR EXISTING DRIFT ADVERTISERS

As you will be aware adverts have in the past been

accepted on the basis that the initial entry was
free and thereafter at a cost of 5 per issue. Some
advertisements have appeared over a number of
issues but having been advised of payment details by
the Treasurer, in some cases no monies have been
received since before August 2014!!

To ensure that the Drift continues every is

important and I would ask that payments are
brought up to date. Cheques should be sent to
the Treasurer: Nick Barnard, Sunnyside,
Chilson Common, South Chard - 01460 220339
If payment is not brought up to date in respect of
any advertisement it will lapse and will not appear
in the next issue.
R. Munday - EDITOR

FEBRUARY GARDENER

Gardening, weather conditions and preparing

for Spring
Nature as we all know does what it wants to do and
it might be worth our while looking at the potential
consequences of the recent very wet and unseasonably
warm weather arriving in the UK in strong southerly
African winds.

Botanically we have all experienced unusual or

unexpected flowering which may be late second
flowering from 2015 or too early Spring flowering which
is all very confusing for plants, gardeners and wildlife.
We have seen Daffodils (Narcissus) bulbs flowering in
December, also Anemonies and Primulas (Ranunculus
family) and many more jumping the gun and flowering a
month early in December/January. This is not a worry
unless woody shrubs and herbaceous perennials flower in
the severe frost that may well follow mild conditions
with resulting damage to the flower heads and buds.
Even very hardy woody shrub buds such as those found
on the Camellia can be badly damaged on a very cold
sunny winter morning with sudden melting of the
frosted buds. We can try protecting them with garden
fleece or bubble wrap if we are well prepared in time for
frosts!
We may not like frosts, but many plants do and nature
comes to the rescue with plant Vernalisation, the name
given to a sustained period of severe cold. Most early
vegetable biennials e.g. brassicas (cabbages, sprouts
etc.), hardy herbaceous plants and many woody
shrubs/trees should have this frozen period which used
to be normal in Winter in the UK. Also many standard
flowering plants e.g. Campanula (Bell FlowerCampanula family), Chrysanthemums (Aster - Daisy
family) and especially the fruit tree (Rose family)
require this (vernalisation) sustained cold period or
the consequences may be very delayed flowering and
fruiting till late Summer or even Autumn. This delay can
be disasterous for loss of Spring ornamental and fruit
tree flowering growers.

Ground soil condition this month

Soggy soil will soon harden but water will lie trapped
until better drainage/evaporation starts in the warmer
weather. Add organic matter e.g. compost, manure, leaf
mould and inorganic matter e.g. grit, spare
gravel, even a small gravel soakaway for large amounts
of trapped water. On a positive note again we will need
a good storage of water in the soil for those hot months

we yearn for, remembering how quickly the ground dries

up under grass lawns for example.

Pests
Our beloved gardeners friends, slugs and snails bless
them, will now be so ecstatically happy and in
March/April they will start reproducing big time from
earlier perfect soggy conditions. So be warned and
try with tough gloves to remove them yourself at night
or early morning (horrible job but better than slug
pellets that kill hedgehogs and other animals and pets!).
We will have fewer of our wonderful hedgehog friends,
blackbirds, thrushes and other ground feeders sadly
unless we all pull together and provide appropriate
conditions for them.
So while we dont all appreciate bitter cold weather
or excessive wet weather, horticulture needs it in
moderation and aquatic-moisture plants adore it, so
have a look around for some selections in the garden
centres (Forde Abbey have a good specialist aquatic
section).
I will be on a Botanical Tour in February and March so
hope to follow up with some interesting reports of plants
growing in tropical conditions.

MARCH GARDENER

March is the exciting month the beginning of

gardening year full activity - when we can hopefully get
out into the garden and get to work after a long, dark
and very wet and windy winter. The clocks go forward at
the end of this month, which is a great daylight bonus.
Let us not forget our wildlife. Can a nest box be put up
as with increasing light levels birds are now and for some
time desperately seeking a new home and those elusive
hedgehogs may be stirring so perhaps a dish of cat food
would be welcome although in the past we have had a
stream of grateful cats wandering through our garden,
but have yet to see a hedgehog!

Planning your garden. Have a think about what you

would like to see in your garden in the coming year.
Do you need to replace any plants? Would you like to see
some hanging baskets or even a completely new
flowerbed? While the days can still be dull and
miserable it is a good and enjoyable time to look ahead.
Make a list of jobs to be tackled not too many
at once or your enthusiasm will wane. Maintenance of
tools and equipment should be top of the list. Is the
lawnmower working? Do tools need to be sharpened?
Stock up on plant feeds especially liquid ericaceous
required now for Heathers, Camellias, Rhododendrons
(Azaleas), all of which should be budding and will soon
be in flower.
Tidy up the detritus and dead matter from winter.
Some pruning can start now, but check first before you
start to see what pruning regime plants require. Always
be careful before cutting into old wood. Ive seen some
good woody shrubs killed off mistakenly as old wood
(with a few exceptions) does not always re-grow.
Annual seeds can be planted from March onwards,
directly into the soil if it is soft. Prepare the soil well
and protect seedlings from the usual predators, slugs and

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birds. Also keep seedlings sheltered from severe storms!

Im sure we are all pleased to see the back of Hurricane
Frank! Check To do lists in publications and on the RHS
website. Early Spring brings back colour into our lives
after the grey of winter. Bulbs Narcissus, Iris, Crocus
too many to mention. Also flowering shrubs, Forsythia,
Camellia, Ribes, Ornamental Quince and Prunus blossoms all bring a warm and happy smile to our faces.
If you are itching to buy plants do shop around,
especially look on line as there are some very
competitive deals, but make it a worthwhile purchase
taking into account the cost of postage and packing.
I find a trip to a local garden centre is always a pleasure,
especially when I can enjoy a good cup of coffee when
dithering over what to buy.
Tony Arnold ACIHort
www.scienceforthegardener.com

TATWORTH AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY

Update from the Chairman

By the time that you read this members of the Society
will have, hopefully, enjoyed the Annual Society Lunch
at The Flintlock - Marsh.

The first 2016 open meeting of the Society is at 19.30 in

Tatworth Memorial Hall on Thursday 11th February.
The topic for the meeting is Ponds and Pond Plants and
the speaker is John Horsey.
On the 10th March 2016 the subject matter of the
meeting, time and venue as above, will be Spring
Colour by a Gold Club speaker.

Bookings are now being taken for the Summer

trips which will be as follows:

Tuesday 10th May 2016 - Bristol Botanical Gardens.

Leave Tatworth Memorial Hall, now at 09.30. Cost TBA.
Monday 13th June 2016 - RHS Gardens at Rosemoor.
Leave Tatworth Memorial Hall at 09.00.
Inclusive cost 12.00.

Wednesday 13th July 2016 - Burrow Farm Gardens.

Leave Tatworth Memorial Hall at 14.00. Leaving Burrow
Farm Gardens at 17.00. (Coach & Entry charge) 9.50.

TATWORTH FLOWER CLUB

The Chairman welcomed members and visitors to the

December meeting entitled The Christmas Spirit with
demonstrator Margaret Fairhurst, showing a variety of
floral arrangements using seasonal plant material.
Treasurer Julie Kettle gave the vote of thanks for a very
interesting presentation.

The Club competition A Snow Scene was judged by

Margaret and the winners for the three classes were
Experienced - Karen Hallett (7pts), Intermediate Pat Sargent (7 pts), Novice - Valerie Garth.
Our next meeting with be on Thursday 4th February
which will be a design workshop with Maria Pike who
will be showing us how to construct an hand tied
arrangement. Doors open from 1.30pm for a 2pm start.
Visitors welcome - 5 admission. Why not come and
have a go or just watch!

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Special offers available on selected doors and

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Contact us for a free no hassle quotation on
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EDITORIAL

As Russ indicated in the Dec/Jan issue the time has

come and it NOW falls to me, on behalf of RAG, to
thank both Russ and Phillip Pepperell for their efforts
over the past few years. We will try and maintain the
standard set. But this will be a new learning curve for
myself and Chris White and I will apologise in advance
for any oversights or errors that might happen and so
please point them all out!
The Drift is reliant on contributions from all
organisations & volunteer labour, not only for production
but also distribution, without which it would not appear
on the doorstep. In addition, sponsorship from
parishioners, and advertisers is vital.
May I please also stress at this point that contributions
should all now be sent to:
drifteditorial@gmail.com and not talktalk.

I will sign off at this point and hope you will enjoy this
issue of your Newsletter.
Robin Munday

EDITORIAL TEAM

Please send COPY to: Printers Patch, Dyke Hill, Perry Street,
Tatworth, TA20 2PY. Telephone: 01460 220819
or email to: drifteditorial@gmail.com
Deadline for The DRIFT no: 74 - 14th March 2016

The Drift is published by the Tatworth & Forton Residents

Action Group, printed by Perry Print and distributed by
volunteers.
The views expressed in contributed articles are not
necessarily those of the RAG Editorial Team.
Dont forget the RAG website:
www.tatworthandforton.co.uk

The terms for advertising in The Drift are:

* Single size advert: 5.00 per insert
* Double size advert: 10.00 per insert
* Advertisers who are based in Tatworth & Forton
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Please contact The Treasurer: Nick Bernard
Tel: 01460 220339.

VARIOUS GROUPS

CHARD BRIDGE CLUB

Meets at TMH, Thursdays 7pm. Contact: 221315

CHARD & DISTRICT LACE CLUB

Meets at TMH, Wednesdays 7pm. Contact: Jill Bond 220677

WENDYS KITCHEN
Every Wednesday at TMH 10am - 2pm. Delicious home cooked food
Monthly Roast lunches
GOOD COMPANIONS
Meets alternate Thursday mornings at 10am at The Playing Fields.
Contact: Anne Goody 239434
THE BOOK CLUB
Meets regularly at members homes. Contact: Sue Osborne 220330
THE ART CLUB
Meets Brewer Room, TMH Wednesdays at 10am
THE EXERCISE CLASS
Takes place at TMH on Wednesdays 3:30-5pm

STRETCH & FLEX CLASS

Takes place at Church Room on Mondays 2-3pm with Liz Murtha.
Contact: Di Ramsay (Age UK) 08456434702
TATWORTH CRAFT GROUP
Meets at TMH, Tuesdays 2-4pm. Contact: Cynetta 221173

TATWORTH WIVES GROUP

Meets on the 1st Thursday in each month in the Church Room at 7:30pm.
Contact: Nan Austin 220708
TATWORTH W.I.
Meets on the 3rd Thursday each month in TMH at 7:30pm
Contact: Angela Long 220953 or Marguerita Bond 220198

TATWORTH FLOWER CLUB

Meets on the 1st Thursday each month in TMH at 2:00pm for flower arranging
demonstrations. Contact: Rosalie Palmer 65883
TATWORTH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Meets on the 2nd Thursday each month in TMH at 7:30pm.
Contact: Ken Johnson, Chairman 01460 220221

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RAG PROJECT TEAMS

Contacts

Action Group Leader

Robin Munday 220819

Action Group Treasurer

Nick Bernard 220339
Active Living
Sue Russell 220339
Marguerita Bond 220198
Margaret Kitch 220099
Janet Wood 221823
The Drift
Robin Munday 220819
Chris White 221221

Community Speed Watch

Doug Allen 220116

Health & Wellbeing Centre

Roy Bain 220152
Walks
Jane McGee 220826

Environment
Judy MacOmish 220966
Public Transport
Andrew Turpin 220691

Community Emergency Management

Team - (CEMent)
John Pearce 221899
The Project Teams welcome new
members - could you perhaps spare
a little time?

The DRIFT DIARY 2016

Date & Time

Thurs 4th Feb - 2.00pm

Thurs 4th Feb - 2.30pm
Thurs 4th Feb - 7.00pm
Thurs 4th Feb - 8.00pm
Thurs 4th Feb - 2.00pm
Thurs 4th Feb - 2.00pm
Fri 5th Feb - 6.30 to 8.30pm
Sat 6th Feb - 8.00pm
Sun 7th Feb - 7.30pm
Thurs 11th Feb - 7.30pm
Thurs 11th Feb - 7.00pm
Thurs 11th Feb - 8.00pm
Thurs 11th Feb - 7.30pm
Fri 12th Feb - 8.00pm
16th - 19th Feb
Weds 17th Feb - 2.00pm
Fri 19th Feb - 8.00pm
Sat 20th Feb - 9.00pm
Sat 20th Feb - 7.00pm
Thurs 25th Feb - 7.00pm
Thurs 25th Feb - 8.00pm
Thurs 25th Feb - 7.30pm
Fri 26th Feb - 7.30pm
Fri 26th Feb - 8.00pm
Sat 27th Feb - 7.30pm
Sun 28th Feb - 3.00pm
Thurs 3rd Mar - 2.30pm
Thurs 3rd March - 2.30pm
Sat 5th March - 6.30pm
Thurs 10th March - 7.30pm
Friday 18th March
Sat 19th March - 7.00pm
Fri 25th March - 8.00pm
Thurs 7th April - 2.30pm
Thurs 7th April - 7.30pm
Thurs 14th April Fri 22nd April - 8.00pm

Regulars

Every Mon - 2pm

Every Mon - 2.00pm
Every Mon, 7pm - 8pm
First Tuesday, Monthly
Every Tue 2pm - 4pm
Every Wed 10am - 2pm
Every Wed 3:30 - 5:00pm
Every Wed 7pm
Every Sat 5pm - 7:30pm
First Thu, Monthly 2pm
Fourth Tuesday, Monthly
Last Fri, Monthly

Event

Illustrated Tour of Alaska and Vancouver by John & Diana Pearce

St John the Evangelist Church Meeting
Chard Karate Club - Juniors (R)
Chard Karate Club - Seniors (R)
Tatworth Wives Group Meeting
Tatworth FlowerClub Meeting
PAFOTS Beetledrive
Live entertainment with The God Brothers
Worlds Biggest Pub Quiz - raising money for charity
Ponds and Pond Plants - John Horsey
Chard Karate Club - Juniors(R)
Chard Karate Club - Seniors (R)
Tatworth & District Horticultural Society Open Meeting
Valentines Night with Karaoke and music in the bar
Youth Cricket Coaching at Chard Cricket Club (See text on P.2 for times etc)
Rag Active Living - Tea and Talk Session
T&F Movies Suffragette
Jam Night featuring Slow Cooking
Games evening in Church Hall
Chard Karate Club - Juniors (R)
Chard Karate Club - Seniors (R)
Tatworth Amateur Pantomime Society Treasure Island
Tatworth Amateur Pantomime Society Treasure Island
Big Quiz with Gerry Waugh in the Bar
Tatworth Amateur Pantomime Society Treasure Island - (Matinee 2.30pm)
HOWL Open Mic
St John the Evangelist Church Meeting
A Talk by Judith Abbott
Recital by Richard Godfrey and Elizabeth Denham
Spring Colour - Gold Club Speaker
Easter Bingo
Quiz Night
T&F Movies A Walk inthe Woods
St John the Evangelist Church Meeting
Love and Food in Literature - Linda Vijeh
Good Companions - Bingo
T&F Movies Brooklyn

Stretch and Relax Class

New Age Kurling Group - 1.50 per session, including refreshments
Celias, Get Fit, Tone-up & Stretch Class
Chiropodist - Mr Grimminger - Tel: 30114
Tatworth Craft Group - 1 each including refreshments - Brewer Room
Wendys Kitchen
Exercise Class
Chard & District Lace Group - Brewer Room
Traditional Fish & Chips van
Tatworth Flower Club (for contacts see text)
Kents Fellowship
Perry Street Social Clubs Monthly Big Quiz

Venue
StJ
StJ
PSC
PSC
CH Rm
TMH
TPS
PSC
PSC
TMH
PSC
PSC
TMH
PSC
CCC
TMH
TMH
PSC
StJ
PSC
PSC
TMH
TMH
PSC
TMH
PSC
StJ
StJ
StJ
TMH
TPS
StJ
TMH
StJ
StJ
TPF
TMH

Ch Rm
TMH
TMH
TMH
TMH
TMH
TMH
TMH
TMH
TMH
KCR
PSC

KEY: Ch Rm - St Johns Church Room, PSC - Perry Street Club, TMH - Tatworth Memorial Hall, TPF - Tatworth Playing Fields,
TPS - Tatworth Primary School, PO - McColls/South Chard Post Office, StJ - St Johns Church, KCR - Kents Common Room,
CCC - Chard Cricket Club

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