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FIREFIGHTER RETIRES AFTER 20 YEARS SERVICE

Crewkerne Firefighter Kelvin Marshall has retired after 20 years service to the local community and to Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. Kelvin was presented with a long service certificate and a ceremonial statue of a firefighter at the end of his last shift at Station 77 in Crewkerne….


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KITHILL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON AREA WEST COMMITTEE AUGUST AGENDA

The outline planning application for a residential development of up to 150 dwellings on land south of Kithill with access from Lang Road, is on the Agenda for the August meeting of South Somerset District Council’s Area West Committee, which will take place in Chard Guildhall on Wednesday August 21st,…


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GARDEN COMPETITION PROVIDES COLOURFUL AND ENJOYABLE MORNING FOR JUDGES

The garden competition, organised by Crewkerne In Bloom in conjunction with the towns entry in South West in Bloom, provided a colourful and enjoyable morning for the judges. Members of the CIB committee were given the opportunity to look into gardens that they otherwise would not have seen and choosing…


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LONG SERVICE AWARDS PRESENTED TO INSPIRATIONAL GROUP LEADERS

Four members of Crewkerne & District U3A have been given ten-year long service awards for their outstanding service through their leadership of special interest groups. John and Gwen Bird, Mary Fowler and Mike Jones were each presented with a Certificate of Appreciation and a gift voucher at the organisations August…


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VIP PUPPY VISITS LOCAL FACTORY

A very important puppy visited Rotalink on the Cropmead Industrial Estate in Crewkerne, to say thank you for setting her on a journey to becoming a life changing guide dog. Millie is now five months old and has already learnt many of the basic obedience commands that will be used…


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NEWS IN BRIEF & DIARY DATES

(Free Skate Jam/Dinnington Ride) This summer’s Skate Jam for youngsters in Crewkerne, takes place at Happy Valley Park on Wednesday August 21st from 4 pm until 7 pm. The free event, supported by funding from South Somerset District Council, will include a demonstration from the Wave Games team in Taunton…


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U3A MEMBER DISCOVERS ANCESTORS KEY ROLE IN TOLPUDDLE MARTYRS STORY

Deidre Dowle, a member of Crewkerne & District U3A’s Local History group stepped back into history and discovered that an ancestor of hers had played a key role in the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. On a group visit to the Martyrs Museum at Tolpuddle, Deidre saw a banner dedicated…


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NUMBER OF VISITORS UP AT FLOWER SHOW

The number of visitors recorded at this year’s Crewkerne Flower Show was up on previous years. The annual event, organised by Crewkerne Gardening Club and held at Henhayes Centre, showcases the best flowers, vegetables and fruit grown in the local area by keen gardeners with entry classes also for homecrafts,…


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SEVERALLS LADIES BOWLS TEAM TRIUMPH IN TRIPLES TOURNAMENT

Three ladies from Severalls Jubilee Bowls Club triumphed at the Lyme Ladies Triples Tournament. Team members Anne Bright, Ann Larcombe and Lesley McLaren were one of 20 teams invited to participate in the tournament. Teams were divided into two sections of 10, with each team playing three timed matches of…


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COMMUNITY FETE RAISES FABULOUS AMOUNT FOR CHARITY

The summer fete at Barn Crescent, organised by the elderly residents of the Yarlington Assisted Living Scheme, raised £1,107.00. The community event included a table top sale with bargains to be found on the bric-a-brac stalls, a tombola and a raffle with lots of prizes, kindly donated, many of which…


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