August / September 2015

RESIDENTS ACTION GROUP

ELECTS NEW LEADER
In a major development at the AGM of Tatworth and Forton's
Residents Action Group (RAG) saw Robin Munday elected
unopposed as its new Leader. Mr Munday thanked the
outgoing Leader, Andrew Turpin. He has also told The Drift
that it will continue to publish updates of the various group
activities, adding that if there are new ideas or comments
out there he will be pleased to receive them.
Other AGM business included presentation of project team
reports, re-election en-bloc of the Team Leaders, and the reelection of Nick Bernard as Treasurer.
All contact details appear on page 7.

ACTIVE LIVING PROJECT TEAM

REPORT OF ACTIVITIES JULY 2014 - MAY 2015
Our grant from Somerset County Council for the financial year
2015/2016 was 356, a 25% reduction on the previous year.
We continue however to enjoy a healthy balance, built up
over the years. The Project Team has participated in this
activity under its various names (POPP, Active Living for the
Over 55s, Somerset You Can Do) since 2007, having
successfully bid in 2006 for a grant from the Blackdown Hills
Partnership for computers courses.
This years activities have included a Stained Glass Workshop,
talks on a Life in the Theatre, a Childhood on Wedmore and
being a Town Crier, a coach trip to the Imperial War Museum
and a very successful showing of two films, one on The Chard
to Taunton Canal and the other on the Chaffcombe
Waterwheel. Audiences have varied from 8 to 40. We have
also been represented at gatherings of other groups in the
county organised by our funders.
The 2015 programme also includes a film about the Starlings
on the Levels and a coach trip to Portsmouth Dockyard.
Sue Russell, Marguerita Bond, Janet Wood & Margaret Kitch

HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROJECT

Report on Activities for Year Ending May 2015
The project comprises four ongoing activities:
1) Chiropody and Podiatry: Christian Grimminger visits the
Hall once each month to provide services to patients who find
it inconvenient to attend his clinics in Chard. This monthly
session has been running for nearly three years and is very
well attended.
2) Complementary Therapies: A Cooperative Group of three
local therapists offer treatments two or three times a month
at the Hall. Remedial massage, Reiki, Reflexology, Healing
and Indian Head massage are among the treatments offered.
These sessions have been running for more than three years
and are well supported.
3) Exercise Class: This weekly class for senior citizens
concentrates on cardiovascular exercise and muscular and
joint conditioning. It is lead by a professional instructor and

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there are twenty on the register. The average age of the class
is well over 70 but they are as fit as 50 year-olds!
4) Parkinson`s Group: This group meets monthly and was
started by the late Jack Frost as a support group for patients
with Parkinson`s Disease and their carers. It is now well
established and affiliated to the national Charity Parkinson`s
U.K.
We are always on the lookout for new initiatives to encourage
and improve the health and well-being of residents of the
parish. There is scope within our budget for some financial
support for new work as all the activity streams mentioned
above which benefited from initial RAG funding are now fully
established and self-supporting.

ENVIRONMENT GROUP REPORT TO RAG

Judy MacOmish reports:
I don't really have anything to report regarding work that the
environment group has done. However, there are a couple of
things going on which which are relevant and I will just say a
couple of words at the meeting and perhaps ask for input
from those involved. I would like it minuted that grateful
thanks are extended to George ans Sandra Beattie for all
their hard work in the improvement of the Coombses Pond
area.

TATWORTH & FORTON COMMUNITY

SPEEDWATCH
Report to the RAG AGM on 16th June 2015

Doug Allen is the Coordinator of our Community Speedwatch

Team and this is a condensed version of his report:

The Team

Formed in 2007, we still have 5 founder-members, although

the team now numbers just 9 of which only 5 can regularly
help to perform watches. However, we still manage to put
out a Team at least once a week and usually twice. Anyone
who can spare even an hour a month is welcome to join us.
Please contact any member of the Team.

Results for the year 1st May 2014 31st May 2015

Some of our 11 sites are no longer regularly monitored, as

over the years they have shown such an improvement that
monitoring is deemed no longer necessary.
Compared with
28.6% of vehicles found to be speeding when we first started
in 2007, the range of our present 4 worst sites now register in
the range 6.3% to 5%, but are all well above the SouthSomerset CSWs Group average of just 3%. This concerns us,
and future watches will be concentrated on these sites.

SAFE week

This year, the Avon & Somerset Constabulary organised their

usual annual Speed Awareness For Everyone day as a whole
week. The support we received from the Police in Tatworth
far exceeded that afforded to the entire SS Group. We are
very grateful for the support we received from our Local Beat
Manager, PC Alan Hollick and his colleagues, and to the RPU
and SEU officers that also attended. (cont. page 2/column 2)

TATWORTH AND FORTON PARISH COUNCIL

Jubilee Field
There is continuing interest in the Councils Jubilee Field.
One of our new Councillors, Sarah Holdsworth has conducted a
Botanical Report, dated 6th June on the Jubilee Field:
There is virtually no weed problem, apart from Rumex
obtusifolius (Broad-leaved Dock) in a few small patches
almost exclusively at the bottom end of Jubilee Field. That
would only take 4 or 5 people 2 days to completely clear.
(Our team of volunteers are hoping to clear this shortly.)
The rest of Jubilee and Allotment Fields has a good mix of
wild flowers and grasses. There is a predominance of Corn
Buttercup (Ranunculus arvensis) which is quite rare now in
Britain due to broad-use herbicides, so its good to see it
here. And also there is a lot of Common Sorrel (Rumex
acetosa) which is a beneficial wildflower and absolutely not a
weed. It is a good food source for many moth caterpillars.
This represents a very healthy balance (there was also some
lovely small non-weed Thistles), and I believe for
conservation reasons it must not receive any herbicides, and
especially important not near the allotments because for
example Aminopyralid has caused serious problems for
growers as it does not break down easily (is persistent in the
soil) and kills off some vegetable seedlings.

Coombses Pond
Coombses Pond is attracting a great deal of interest to this
peaceful haven of wildlife.
Excellent work is being
undertaken by volunteers with Cllrs George and Sandra Beattie
leading the project. The Council has recently installed a table
and bench seats for the publics use.

Adopt a Path Scheme

Somerset County Council (SCC) will shortly be introducing a
new scheme called Adopt a Path Scheme. The scheme is open
to everyone between 18 and 75 years old. SCC would like
volunteers to:

Walk a path, or ride/cycle a bridleway/restricted

byway as often as possible.

Report any problems encountered to them or a local

Adopt-a-path Co-ordinator.

Help with cutting vegetation back from signs, stiles

and gates.

Keep an approximate total of time spent clearing

vegetation.

Promote responsible use of the path.

SCC will give help and advice with any rights of way questions,
provide cover under their insurance policy whilst carrying out
this role and loan gloves and tools to do the clearance. To
take part either go online www.somerset.go.uk/rightsofway to
fill in the application form or contact Rights of Way Service,
Somerset County Council, County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY,
telephone number 0300 123 2224. SCC will then send you a
map asking you to mark which paths you would like to adopt.
When returning the map SCC will send you relevant
information and details of any local co-ordinator.

Allotments
Testimonial from David Francis an allotment holder:
I have been gardening in a plot at the new Allotment off
School Lane since February this year and found it a rewarding
experience. This is my third allotment but easily the most
fertile. There is a general agreement amongst the Allotment
tenants that the soil in the Jubilee site is good for growing
vegetables. Everything I have planted has taken with some
help from a good supply of free manure and water from the
spring which has been fitted with a water pump. We are now
eating Broad Beans, Snap Peas, Peas & Courgettes. We expect
be eating main crop Potatoes and Onions soon.

The Parish Council continue to support Allotment Holders by

holding meetings with Tenants to hear their views and
suggestions. Also some Councillors have been appointed as
Allotment Co-Ordinators to support the Allotments. I would
recommend anyone who wants to grow more food and have an
interesting healthy hobby to consider taking a plot. Full and
half plots are available.
If you are interested in taking the opportunity of having an
allotment, please either contact the Clerk or you are welcome
to attend the next Allotment Holders Meeting, being held on
Monday 26th October in the Brewer Room, Tatworth Memorial
Hall at 7.30 pm. The Clerks contact details are below.
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Tatworth and Forton Parish Council,

The Parish Office, Tatworth Memorial Hall.
Tel: 01460 221066;
Email: tatworthfortonpc@yahoo.co.uk
Web: www.tatworthandfortonparishcouncil.org.uk
(cont, from page 1/column 2)
Nine motorists were dealt with by Police Officers during these
watches at the roadside.
You can see Doug's complete report on The Drift Newsletter
Facebook page.

WALKS GROUP REPORT TO RAG JUNE 2015

Jane McGee reports:
I have not led walks for over a year but recommenced on
Sunday 10th May when we walked 5 to 6 miles to Holdich and
back. I plan a walk to the Cotley Inn 28th July.
The informal Tuesday group continues starting from the layby opposite Perry Street Club at 10am. Anyone is welcome
we agree direction and length when we meet, to encompass
the individual needs of the group.
I am grateful to George Beattie who always responds to and
sorts any problems (dead badger on path, broken style etc).

THE DRIFT
A Report to the RAG AGM 16 June 2015

An abridged version of the full report by Russ Wardell:

The February 2015 issue of The Drift saw the beginning of its
13th year of publication and the December 2014 edition was
number 66.
The Facebook page has proved useful for carrying information
which either can't find room in a current issue, as well as such
things as the election information which becomes current and
relevant between publication dates. Everyone is invited to
Like it!
Thank you to those people and organisations who have
donated towards the The Drift. Sponsorship and donations,
both large and small, which, together with our volunteers, are
all essential to our continued publication.
Thanks also to Robin and Sandra Munday, our printers, who
continue to support us so well, and to my colleague Phillip
Pepperrell.
Many thanks to our volunteer distributors. They supply the
vital time and effort to get The Drift to our letter boxes.

Gilbert Plastering
With over 25 years of first class plastering covering all
types of internal and external work.
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Clearly without them publication would not be worthwhile.

Equally essential is the reserve list of distributors. As you
know, people move and everyone is entitled to holidays, so it
is vital that we have a list of volunteers who can be called
upon to fill in or take over a full-time route.
More volunteers are needed - so much so that delivery to a
large part of Forton is in jeopardy if a volunteer cannot be
found.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact me my contact
details are in The Drift. You may see more of Tatworth and
Forton as well as provide a service to your newsletter.
Also vital to our publication are the contributors of content
and many thanks to them. Please keep it coming!
Although we like to receive your content by email, we will be
happy with other methods. Often copy arrives via 1st class
snail mail!
Still outstanding is the issue of advertising.
The
administrative side of advertising is vitally in need of
addressing and I would like to hear from anyone who would
like to volunteer their help with filling this vacuum.
Finally I would like to remind RAG that I will be standing down
at the end of 2015 after the December issue. The 2015 AGM
might provide a suitable opportunity for discussing the future
of The Drift.

that would be a great help. Cheques should be made payable

to Tatworth & Forton Residents Action Group and sent or
delivered to Sunnyside, Chilson Common, South Chard TA20
2NS.

THE DRIFT NEWSLETTER FOR TATWORTH

An Evening of Entertainment
Saturday 19th September 2015
Tatworth Memorial Hall
7:15pm

AND FORTON
has vacancies for 2 volunteers
The Coordinating Editor
will be responsible for

collecting and editing copy for each issue

controlling the layout and artwork
arranging the printing and
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RAG ACTIVE LIVING FOR THE OVER 50'S

Sue Russell writes:

LAST CALL FOR PORTSMOUTH

The coach is filling up fast, so if you haven't already booked,
do so now (220339). We will leave TMH at 8.45 (sharp!) on
15th September, returning to the Hall at about 7pm. The best
ticket deals are on line and need to be booked 10 days in
advance. I will be knocking on doors asking for the 5 coach
fare but if you can put a cheque in the post or deliver cash,

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T&F MOVIES - FILMS FOR THE AUTUMN

The films shown over the spring and summer were well
supported and judging by the reaction slips, were hugely
enjoyed. The winner in the popularity stakes was "What we
did on our Holiday" closely followed by "The Imitation Game".
The Hall Management Committee would like to thank you for
your support - we look forward to seeing you all (with friends)
in the autumn. Thank you too for completing the reaction
slips, your comments really do help the film selection group
choose films which you they hope you will like. Here is the
selection for the autumn season:
Friday 25th September: "Suite Francaise" (cert 15).
A powerful family drama set in France at the time of the Nazi
occupation. Parisian refugees and German soldiers pour into a
small country town with seismic effects on the local
population. Kirstin Scott Thomas and Michelle Williams star in
this adaptation of Irene Nemirovsky`s acclaimed novel.
Films start at 8pm, doors open 7.15. Bar and Raffle as usual,
and tickets still only 4!!!

MUSIC & MAGIC

(Doors open 6:45pm)

All proceeds to
Children's Hospice South West
St Margaret's Hospice - Taunton
Entertainment by Rosa & Her Musicians + Helen Webber
Singing + Mark, member of Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star
Tickets 7.50 from Jo Hirst (01460 67251),
Helen Webber (01460 221036) or Sue Russell (01460 220339)

TATWORTH AMATEUR PANTOMIME SOCIETY

From Sheila Harding:
TAPS Summer Show will take you on a journey through the
mists of time from the past, present and into the future
featuring songs from the musicals and times of the period, so
join us on September 4th and 5th at Tatworth Memorial Hall at
7.30pm, ticket prices 5 adult, 4 concessions available on the
door, for a fun filled ride through the ages of time. Look
forward to seeing you all there.
We are always looking for new members to join our group,
both adult and children. If you are interested in joining us,
either on stage or behind the scenes, please contact Kim on
07814608123 or pop along to the Memorial Hall on Sundays
between 3 - 8pm.

TATWORTH FLOWER CLUB

Rosemary Walton writes:
Our chairman Rosalie Palmer welcomed members and six
visitors to our July meeting. The notices included details of
our open meeting to be held at the Tatworth Memorial Hall on
Thursday 3rd September at 7:30pm with doors open at
6:45pm. Tickets are available from Rosalie 65883 and Anne
239434 or a committee member. The demonstrator is Tracey
Griffen, a gold medal winner at Chelsea 2013. Her subject is
Inspired by Nature and the evening promises to be very
enjoyable. We then welcomed Sue Neale from Ilfracombe and
she presented six designs. Not only did she arrange beautiful
flowers but her husband played music while she demonstrated
and Sue sang two beautiful songs. Anne Goody gave the very

well earned vote of thanks. I am sure our members and

visitors enjoyed a very entertaining afternoon.
Competition Results:
Novice Class: Valerie Garth 8 points, Pat Sargent 7 points.
Judges Choice: Karen Hallett.
There is no meeting in August but we look forward to seeing
you at our Open Meeting in September.

sold bags containing surprise presents. We were again blessed

with dry and sunny weather this year, although the strong
winds gave us a few problems like the other stalls, but we had
a steady flow of customers resulting in a contribution of
140.00 towards the total raised for Church funds.
Our next meeting will be at Tatworth Church Rooms on
Thursday 3rd September when our speaker will be Linda Vijeh
who will give a talk entitled Beds I have slept in.

TATWORTH WOMENS INSTITUTE MEETINGS HELD

IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER

TATWORTH & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Marguerita Bond writes:

There is a change of speaker for the meeting on the 20th
August as Marion Hutter, who was going to demonstrate how to
make "Rag Rugs" is unable to come. The new speaker will now
be from "The Free Wheelers" of Honiton.
To celebrate the WI Centenary, there will be a party on
Saturday the 26th September and the WI has invited Graham
Walton to talk about his life as the father of sextuplets in
"Living with Seven Women." There will be no speaker at the
meeting on Thursday the 17th September and instead it will
be a "Members Evening."
Tatworth WI has been fortunate to gain several new members
recently, so to enable everyone to get to know their fellow
members better, it is proposed that there should be a session,
run on speed dating lines, where each member has the
opportunity, for a maximum period of one minute each time,
to introduce herself to another member. There will also be an
"Autumn Bring and Buy Stall" for cakes, preserves, chutneys
and any autumn produce from members gardens.

The visit on the 6th July 2015 to The Bishop's Palace and
Gardens at Wells, ended this season's trips, and we
experienced the pristine gardens, the Palace and the Chapel.
Thanks are extended to all who have supported the 2015 trips.
The 55th Annual Open Show of the Society will be held in
Tatworth Memorial Hall commencing at 14:30 on Saturday 29th
August 2015. The Show schedules and entry forms are now
available at Herbert's Newsagents - Waterlake Road, McColls
South Chard Post Office Dyke Hill, the foyers at Tatworth
Memorial Hall or from a committee member. This is OUR
VILLAGE SHOW and all - young, middling and old - are
encouraged to support by exhibiting, attending on the day or
both.
August is probably the best month in the garden. There is
usually an abundance of flowers and it is a prime time to reap
the rewards of one's 'labours' in the harvesting of fruit and
vegetables. A little regular time giving attention to the
ripening crops will guarantee good results.
Ken Johnson

WALKING MATTERS
Meet at the Post Office Dyke Hill on Saturday 19th September
at 10am for a 4/5 mile walk to Chardstock and back. Wear
boots or strong footwear and bring a drink/snack.
Jane McGee 220826

PERRY STREET SOCIAL CLUB

Jo Andrews, Ops Manager, writes:
Please check the Diary for all scheduled events in
August/September and the What's On page on our website
www.perrystreetclub.co.uk for any updates.
Open to all. Why not pay a visit and say hello to Jo, Toni or
Hele behind the bar.

HOW THE GROUP AND THE DRIFT STARTED

TATWORTH WIVES GROUP

Hester Down writes:
There were no meetings in June and July, but we held a
garden party on 19th June. Although attendance was low, the
event raised approximately 200 towards our project for this
year which is the proposed storage accommodation for the
church room. As usual we also had a stall at the Church Fte
in the Tatworth Playing Field on Saturday 4th July where we

Robin Munday writes:

RAG and The Drift came about in 2004 as a direct result of the
Jubilee Parish Plan and a questionnaire put to every household
in the Parish at that time. This enabled all residents to have
an input.
Project Teams were created and details of those currently in
existence are listed in every newsletter.
There is also a website which gives information of the modern
Parish and its history, details of some projects and some
information as to local businesses.
This is a very abbreviated background. More information of
the survey is available for those interested, bearing in mind
the considerable changes, new properties and changes in
households that have taken place over the years.
The first issue of The Drift was in January 2004 and has been
developed over the years to that which exists today.
Throughout, from editor to design and distribution all have
been undertaken by volunteers, their efforts do not go
unnoticed and are very much appreciated.
The objective was to provide information of activities in the
Parish - a whats on diary, News and Events, Personal Stories,
fun articles, quizzes, in fact anything you wanted to tell other
residents. The publication has been a good vehicle for this
purpose over the years.

www.tatworthandforton.co.uk

It is felt however that it has been underused in some aspects

but perhaps oversubscribed in others. The Drift is the Parish
Newsletter, but the news from Forton has been under
subscribed over the last few issues. In an attempt to
encourage involvement, some organisations have been
approached in the hope that they will generate contributions
from that part of the Parish.
Come on Tatworth and Forton, it is the village Newsletter so
lets make it informative for all.

COMMUNITY MINI BUS PROJECT

Robin Munday writes:
Following discussions with a National Organisation who support
village projects, Tatworth and Forton public transport
circumstances have been evaluated and accepted for further
investigation.
As a result, limited funds have been granted which will enable
work to establish the need and the level of support for such a
project before progressing to the creation of a business plan.
To this end a questionnaire is enclosed in The Drift.
On the basis that there is sufficient support coming from
Tatworth and Forton, it is hoped that Hawkchurch,
Thorncombe and Winsham may also be interested and a survey
form is also being distributed in those villages.
Arrangements have been made for completed forms to be
returned to McColls, Perry Print in Dyke Hill or Herberts News
in Waterlake Road.
In view of the present uncertain Bus Service through the
village please complete and return the survey by no later that
31st August 2015.

felt they could not manage getting on and off trains still on
board) where they were then driven on to Eggesford Garden
Centre for a roast chicken dinner. A truly lovely dinner, and
possibly worthy of another visit another year. This was
followed by a short talk on the history of Eggesford. After
lunch members either walked or were taken by coach down to
the quaint but beautiful 12th century church where the
Garden Centre owner also attended to answer any questions.
It was then back to the Garden Centre for a cup of tea before
the journey home.
Thursday 9th July was bingo at Tatworth Playing Fields where
we had another two persons become members.
Our August trip is to Weymouth on 20th August. We are a very
friendly, happy group of people, and visitors are always
welcome to join us, as are new members.
Anne Goody - 01460 239434 or 0758279418.

ST JOHN'S CHURCH NEWS

Daphne Carslake writes:

The Summer Fte

The Fte was held at the Tatworth Playing Fields on 4th July lovely sunshine, but a gale blowing! The stalls and craft
marquee attracted many buyers and the Car Boot did a good
trade too. The entertainment was provided by Kelly Leigh's
youngest dancers who delighted the crowd. The Karizma
Majoretts marched and twirled with precision and grace, much
appreciated by all. The ice-cream and burger sellers did a
roaring trade and many enjoyed tea and cakes in the sunshine
and everyone had a really good time. It resulted in a record
amount of 1639.52 raised for Church funds. A big thank you
to all who supported that day in any way.

The Big Picnic

For the first time, St John's combined with South Chard Church
to host a service of worship and prayer in the open air at the
Playing Fields on Sunday 5th July. With jobs evenly shared,
the preparations produced an amazing morning of fun filled
worship with 70+ people enjoying sausage sandwiches and
beef burgers, together with coffee, tea and doughnuts and
home made 'fish' biscuits, during the whole morning. The
biblical theme was the feeding of the five thousand, narrated
by the Rev Tim and Bill and distributed by young people in
costume. The Manna Puppets told the story through the eyes
of 'Ben' whose mother's shopping he had shared. Thanks to all
who came and shared the experience.

Teddy Bears' August Picnic

On Saturday 22nd August, there will be a Teddy Bears' Picnic in

the Church room and grounds. There will be afternoon tea,
prizes for bears and for the best summer hat worn by ladies
attending! It will be from 3pm to 5pm. Do come along with
your bear (not confined to children's); my Bruin is looking
forward to an outing, even though he is now more than 70
years old! There will be games of skill and luck and a raffle.
Everyone welcome!

FOR SALE
NOVUM SEWING MACHINE
Colour cream
with attachments, straight needle
40.00
Tel: 01460 68575

TATWORTH GOOD COMPANIONS

On Thursday 25th June Tatworth Good Companions had a
coach trip to Barnstaple station where 39 of those on board
purchased tickets for a train ride down the Tarka Trail to
Eggesford. Here they were met by the coach (with those who

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Open every evening & Saturday & Sunday lunch time

Bookings are advisable call 01460 220285
By Popular demand we will be continuing to run our successful
Pie Night throughout the summer
Join us every Thursday for a selection of our finest homemade pies
accompanied by a glass of wine, pint or soft drink for only 10

Have an event or get together coming up?

Don't forget we are more than happy to open
lunch times in the week for tables of 10 or more
Perry Street, South Chard, Somerset, TA20 4QH

www.thegoldenfleecechard.co.uk

WENDY'S KITCHEN
VILLAGE CAFE

Everyone welcome --- No need to book

Good home-cooked food ---- Friendly atmosphere
Come along and enjoy lunch or a snack, coffee & cake, etc
Every Wednesday 10am 2pm at TMH

Celia's Salon
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Celia is passionate about showing women how a great hairstyle
makes you look fabulous and feel great. She is a highly dedicated
and qualified hair stylist with over 24 years of experience.
Extra time to discuss the best styles to suit your face, hair type
and life style, each haircut is created with care and precision in
a peaceful, relaxing environment in a highly professional salon.

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T: 01460 221444 / 07971 675577

Maddys Homemade Treats

Free delivery to Tatworth and Forton
Celebration cakes, Christmas Cakes, cupcakes, jams and
other yummy treats.
Maddy will work with you to create your dream cake.
Food and hygiene rating 5 very good.
SYLVAN TRYST, WHITEGATE, FORTON, CHARD, TA20 4HQ

T: 01460 221920 / 07985590313

www.maddyshomemadetreats.co.uk

www.tatworthandforton.co.uk

EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL TEAM

Tracy & Kevin

Russ Wardell T: 01460 221376, Coordinator

Please send COPY to: 7 Dairs Orchard, Tatworth, TA20 2TA
or email to: drift.editorial@talktalk.net

The recent deaths in Tatworth have shocked and saddened us all.

Our thoughts are with the children, families and neighbours. Our
hearts go out to them all.
Via The Drift Newsletter Facebook page, you can reach the
Community4thebakerchildren JustGiving page, where you can
leave a message of support and more.
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Deadline for The DRIFT no: 71 - 14th September 2015

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.
Don't forget the RAG website: www.tatworthandforton.co.uk

I am pleased to welcome Robin Munday to the leadership of the

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As you will see elsewhere in this issue, he has already provided us The terms for advertising in The Drift are:
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Advertisers who are based in Tatworth & Forton

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The RAG project teams' reports are given an airing in this issue,

Self invoicing is expected, unless otherwise agreed

which has meant that some other copy has had to be abridged.
Please contact The Drift editorial coordinator in the first
instance.

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
WENDY'S 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

Issue 70 The DRIFT

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
Russ Wardell 221376,
Phillip Pepperrell 221610

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 2015

Date & Time
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Thu 6 Aug - 10:00am

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Sat 8 Aug from 5.00pm

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Event

Tatworth Good Companions - Tea, Coffee and Bingo

TPF

Party in the Park

TPF

Thu 20 Aug - 9:00am

Tatworth Good Companions - trip to Weymouth

Thu 20th Aug 7.30pm

Tatworth W I speaker from The Free Wheelers of Honiton

Sat 22nd August

Teddy Bears' Picnic prizes for Bears & Ladies' Hats

th

Sat 29 Aug 2:30pm

Venue

TMH
Ch Rm

Tatworth & District Horticultural Society Annual Open Show see text

TMH

rd

Tatworth Wives Group - Linda Vijeh will give a talk entitled Beds I Have Slept In

rd

Tatworth Flower Club - Open Meeting demonstrator Tracey Griffen - Inspired by Nature

TMH

TAPS Summer Show - see text

TMH

Sat 5 Sep - 7:30pm

TAPS Summer Show - see text

TMH

Sat 5th Sep

Chardstock Street Fayre

Tue 15th Sep

RAG Active Living coach trip to Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard see text

Thu 3 Sep 7:30pm

Thu 3 Sep 7:30pm
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Fri 4 Sep - 7:30pm

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th

Thu 17 Sep 7.30pm

Tatworth W I Members Evening

Ch Rm

TMH

th

Walking Matters to Chardstock & back (see text)

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Music & Magic - Entertainment Evening proceeds in aid of charities (doors open 6:45pm)

TMH

T & F Movies Suite Francaise (cert 15) (see text) doors open 7.15pm

TMH

Sat 26 Sep 7.30pm

Tatworth W I Centenary Party Graham Walton, father of sextuplets - Living with 7 Women

TMH

Fri 23rd Oct 8:00pm

T & F Movies "A Little Chaos" (cert12A) (see text) doors open 7.15pm

TMH

Mon 26th Oct 7:30pm

Allotment Holders Meeting Brewer Room

TMH

Sat 19 Sep 10:00am

Sat 19 Sep 7:15pm
th

Fri 25 Sep - 8.00pm

th

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Sat 7 Nov from 6:30pm

PO

Tatworth Playing Fields Bonfire & Fireworks

TMH

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T & F Movies "Dark Horse" (cert P G) (see text) doors open 7.15pm

TMH

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T & F Movies "Mr.Holmes" (cert PG)) (see text) doors open 7.15pm

TMH

Fri 27 Nov - 8.00pm

Fri 11 Dec - 8.00pm

Regulars
E very Mon 2pm
E very Mon 2.30pm

S tretch and Relax Class

New Age Kurling Group -1.50 per session, including refreshments

Ch Rm
TMH

E very Mon, 7pm 8pm

Celias, Get Fit, Tone-up & S tretch Class

TMH

First Tuesday, Monthly

Chiropodist Mr Grimminger Tel: 30114

TMH

E very Tue 2pm 4pm

Tatworth Craft Group -1 each including refreshments Brewer Room

TMH

E very Wed 10am 2pm

Wendy's Kitchen

TMH

E very Wed 3:30 5:00pm

E xercise Class

TMH

E very Wed 7pm

Chard & District Lace Group Brewer R oom Restarts: 9 S ept

TMH

E very Fri 9:30am -11:30am

Tatworth Toddler & Baby Group (term time)

TMH

E very S at 5pm 7:30pm

Traditional Fish & Chips van

TMH

First Thu, Monthly 2pm

Tatworth Flower Club (for contacts see text) no meeting in August

TMH

Fourth Tuesday, Monthly

Kents Fellowship

KCR

Last Fri, Monthly

P erry S treet S ocial Club's Monthly Big Quiz

PSC

KEY: Ch Rm S t J ohn's Church Room, P S C P erry S treet Club, TMH Tatworth Memorial Hall, TP F Tatworth P laying Fields,
TP S Tatworth P rimary S chool, P O McColls/S outh Chard P ost Office, S tJ S t J ohn's Church, KCR Kents Common Room

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