CAROL SINGING IN THE RAIN

A group of singers from Crewkerne Churches braved the wintry weather when they performed a programme of Christmas carols in Falkland Square, sheltered from the heavy rain by the awnings of Crewkerne News. The festive singing brought joy to shoppers who had ventured out and to staff in the nearby…


SCHOOL CHOIR SING FESTIVE SONGS FOR LEGION MEMBERS AND FRIENDS

St Bartholomew’s School choir with Mrs Alice Samuel sang festive songs for members and friends of the Crewkerne Branch of Royal British Legion at their Christmas social in the George Reynolds Centre. 26 children ranging in ages from four to nine, performed beautifully and encouraged the audience to sing along….


U3A ENJOY CHRISTMAS PARTY AT NEW REGULAR MEETING PLACE

Crewkerne & District U3A enjoyed their Christmas party at their new regular meeting place, the George Reynolds Centre. A variety of sandwiches were served to the groups members, along with sausage rolls, mice pies with cream and Christmas cake. Sheila Seymour, presiding over her first U3A Christmas get-together as chairperson…


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CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING SERVICE

South Somerset District Council’s Streetscene services will be offering a Christmas Tree Recycling service again this year. Compounds will be installed at various locations across the district between Christmas and the New Year, with collections beginning the second week in January. The collection point for real Christmas trees in Crewkerne…


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NEWS IN BRIEF & DIARY DATES

The Christmas Service for patients, staff and visitors at Crewkerne Community Hospital takes place on Wednesday December 19th at 2.30 pm. All are welcome to attend the service and enjoy mince pies and tea afterwards. Carols in the courtyard at the hospital will be held on Christmas Eve, Monday December…


YOUNGSTERS ENJOY CHRISTMAS STORY TIME

Youngsters at Jigsaw Preschool enjoyed Christmas story time with Kay Voizey of Crocodile Rock. The children shared the book Stickman by Julia Donaldson and talked about the nativity story. They also shared the book Wonkey Donkey, joined in singing lots of festive songs and rhymes and were given the chance…


FURTHER DISRUPTION TO TRAIN SERVICES AT BUSIEST TIME OF THE YEAR

Further disruption to train services on the main rail line between Waterloo and Exeter St Davids is expected at the busiest time of the year as Rail Union RMT announce three more dates of industrial strike action. No trains will run to or from Crewkerne Railway Station on Saturday December…


PUB TEAMS INVITED TO ENTER BOXING DAY PRAM RACE

Pub teams are invited to enter this year’s Boxing Day Pram Race, which takes place at approximately 11 am on Wednesday December 26th in Market Street. Speaking for the official organisers, Lesley Chudley of Crewkerne Lions Club said: “We are calling on local landlords and landladies to enter a pub…


ART GROUP LEADER STEPS DOWN AFTER FIVE SUCCESSFUL YEARS

The leader of the Art Appreciation group of Crewkerne & District U3A has stepped down after five successful years. Under the leadership of Merle Redwood, the art group which meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the George Reynolds Centre, has thrived and currently has a membership of…


STORMS ABATE LONG ENOUGH FOR CHRISTMAS MARKET TO GO AHEAD

The stormy weather during Friday evening and early on Saturday morning abated long enough for Crewkerne’s Christmas Market to go ahead. Although at one point it looked like the annual event in Market Square would be cancelled, organiser deputy town clerk Laura Gowers said: “Fortunately the wind and rain cleared…


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