VILLAGE HALL MONTHLY DRAW January

£25 9 J Elston £10 127 S Ford £5 45 D Hooper

BINGO will be on Wednesday 13th March . Doors open at 7pm and its EYES DOWN at 7.30pm. The SNOWBALL is now £55. (Please note all participants must be over 16 years of age). The WHIST drive will be on Wednesday 27th March at 7.30. JUMBLE SALE - Saturday 30th March 12 noon @ Ruishton Village Hall. The West Hatch Scout Group are helping one of their Young Leader's to fundraise for funds towards a once in a lifetime trip to the 24th World Jamboree in North America this year. Please come and support us from 12 noon. Any donations of books, toys, bric a brac, white elephant and jumble are also gratefully received at the village hall from 9:30-11:30. (The next jumble sale in aid of the Village Hall will be held on 4th May.) The HEALTH WALKS FOR MARCH will be on Wed March 6th at 10.30 am from Creech Canal Car park and is up to 1.5 hours in duration, and Wed March 20th at 10.30 from Ruishton Village hall. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads. For more information please ring Pat Pike on 442609 or Andy Smith on 444815 .

Our next VILLAGE HALL QUIZ will be on Saturday March 9th at 7.30pm so wonder what will be sprung on us this time from Mike Marshall who is our quiz master. £2 per person, tables of 4. Bring your own drinks, coffee and tea and some snacks will be available to buy at half time. RUISHTON CARPET BOWLS CLUB: We meet at RUISHTON VILLAGE HALL every Tuesday Evening from 7pm to 9pm, and Friday Afternoon 2pm to 4pm.(Not on Good Friday) We welcome all new members whether couples or singles living on their own. All are welcome to join us, for more details phone Mavis Skeggs (Treasurer) 01823 442427 or Derek Garrett (Chairman) 01823442876 We would like to congratulate our annual club competition winners: Ladies Singles Winner: Mavis Skeggs, Mens Singles Winner: Fred Straughan, Ladies Runner Up: Leanne Blackmore, & Mens Runner Up: Bill Whitworth. Mixed Pairs Winners: Pat Smith & Graham Harwood. Mixed Pairs Runners Up: Kath Harwood & Colin Smith. Congratulations to all, and your Trophies will be presented at our A.G.M. Ruishton Flower Show – 20th July Planning for this year’s Flower Show is well underway and the new subjects for the Photography classes are “At the Seaside” and “I’d Eat That!” Plus exciting new classes have been introduced which will be announced in future Newsletters. We are running the popular ‘Potato in a bucket class again, and this year we have a supply of early cropping seed potatoes – or you can grow your own variety. Seed potatoes can be obtained from Lilian or Mike (13 Lawn Meadow) 10p each, this also covers your entry fee. Ruishton Flower Show has its own Facebook Page where you will find updates about the Show and new classes as they happen. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1283138038446496/ VILLAGE DAY 20th JULY see back page. Advance date for your diary, April 4th 10-12am. , A CHARITY COFFEE MORNING, in aid of Somerset Sight (for the visually Impaired) in the Village Hall Mavis Skeggs. Coming soon to Ruishton Village Hall on Saturday April 13th 10am –3.30pm is an ANTIQUE, VINTAGE and CRAFT FAIR. Contact 442818 or 442115 for more information. ———————————————————————————————————————————— For all bookings and enquiries regarding the Village Hall, please contact Chris on 07958574905

ALL ITEMS FOR THE March 2019 newsletter should be delivered to the Editor, Liz Harper, 20 Newlands Road, Ruishton (443369) NO LATER THAN Saturday 16th March 2019 or email

ruishton_magazine@hotmail.com .

RUISHTON VILLAGE HALL NEWSLETTER MARCH 2019

RATS (Ruishton Artists in TexStyles) We are a group of craft enthusiasts who work with fabric and thread. We are now meeting on the 3rd Mon of each month 10.00a.m. - 3.00p.m. in the Village Hall meeting room. For more information about our regular meetings ring Lydia (444982) TAUNTON & DISTRICT FRIENDSHIP CLUB We are a club offering a wide range of social activities for the over 50s, including a monthly meeting at Ruishton Village Hall. For more information contact Sally (442733). Ruishton Book Club Ruishton Book Club Ruishton Book Club 'Blueeyedboy' by Joanne Harris was not well read, being a dark and confusing tale of a disturbed online community where reality, fiction and even characters intertwined. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 13th March at 1030 discussing Ray Bradbury's 'Fahrenheit 451'. For more information phone Peter Jones on 443160.

In Stitches @ St George's will meet this month on Friday March 8th from 10 – 12am in the Ruishton Church Meeting Room. Anyone who enjoys knitting or crotchet will be very welcome. Muriel 443019 . Thornfalcon Church are hosting Kings College Chamber Choir on Saturday March 9th at 6.30pm, collection in aid of church funds. All welcome.

THE RUISHTON INN Tel:442285

Quiz Night every Wednesday at 9.00 Free entry

Next Auction 21st March 6.30 pm start

OPENING HOURS Home cooked food served 12.00 – 1.45 and

6.00 – 9.00 (7.00 - 9.00 Sundays) (Not open on Monday or Tuesday lunchtimes)

Cask Marque Ales & Fine Wines

Traditional Sunday Roast

Senior Citizens Lunchtime specials Wednesday to Saturday £5.00

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The POLICING TEAM that cover the Ruishton area are as below. They are no longer contactable by phone but can be contacted by e-mail. david.rowe@avonandsomerset.police.uk scott.windsor@avonandsomerset.police.uk claire.escott@avonandsomerset.police.uk If it is an emergency and you need an immediate response please telephone 999. If you wish to report a crime or for any non emergency calls please telephone 101.

RUISHTON GUIDING If you wish to put your daughter's name on any of the waiting lists please contact: Guides Cath Ellis (442398), Brownies Kay Allen (444426), Rainbows Cath Ellis (442398)

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RUISHTON AND THORNFALCON PARISH COUNCIL JUNCTION 25 UPGRADE A multi-million pound scheme to upgrade the busy M5 Junction 25 roundabout at Taunton is scheduled to begin next month following the appointment of Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd. Somerset County Council has developed a scheme to increase the capacity of this vital link to improve traffic flow, ease peak hour conges-tion and unlock land for employment to the east of the M25 The Contractors and Somerset County Council are arranging ‘drop in’ events where you can view the plans and representatives of Alun Griffiths and Somerset County Council, will be pre-sent to answer any questions you may have. ‘Drop in’ events for Ruishton Village Hall have been arranged for: Thursday 7th March 2.00pm – 8.30pm and Thursday 14th March 2.00pm – 8.30pm

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER Sue Mountstevens, Police and Crime Commissioner will be attend-ing the Parish Council’s March meeting to give a presentation and answer any questions from Councillors and the public on policing matters. The presentation will take place on Wednesday 6th March 2019 at 7.00pm in Ruishton Village Hall.

DEFIBRILLATOR The defibrillator training will take place on Saturday 16th March 2019 at 9.30am – 12.30am in Ruishton Village Hall. There are a few places spare so if you are interested in attending the train-ing or you had put your name on the list and you have not been contacted, please contact the Clerk as soon as possible.

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL Volunteer drivers – Do you know anyone who has a day or more to spare per week to help drive people to vital medical appointments? Mileage expenses will be reimbursed at up to 50p per mile. We need more volunteer drivers across the county to help people get to medical appointments, day care centres, schools, etc. Drivers need to be over 18, have a four-door car, a current driving licence and commit to as little as one hour per week. More information is here www.somersetvolunteer.co.uk.

SEN shop - An online one-stop-shop for education, health, and social care information for children with Spe-cial Education Needs has been launched. Called the Local Offer website it can be found here: https://choices.somerset.gov.uk/025/local-offer/. The site gives clear information on what provision is available across the county and how to access it.

SOUTH WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL Could you become a Councillor in 2019? Becoming a Councillor for your local area is a rewarding opportunity for those who wish to influence local priorities and services. You really could make a difference to people's lives in becoming that advocate for your local community. The new council will be formed on 1 April, with 59 councillors representing 36 wards. Elections to the new Council will be held on 2 May 2019. https://www.tauntondeane.gov.uk/elections-voting/becoming-a-councillor-2019-election/ Chief Executive for TDBC and WS Councils, said: “This is the perfect opportunity for anyone wishing to represent their community on the new Somerset West and Taunton Council. We are looking for councillors who can bring energy and commitment to the new coun-cil. Anyone elected for the first time will be given all the training and support they need. ”To be eligible to stand for election, applicants must be: - 18 or over - and a UK, EU or Commonwealth Citizen, - and either be registered to vote on the current register with the local council - or have either worked or lived in the council's area for one year - or have been an owner or tenant of any land or premises in the council's area for one year

TAUNTON AREA CYCLING CAMPAIGN Taunton Area Cycling Campaign has launched a campaign to ask Somerset County Council and West Somerset & Taunton Council to prioritise cycling and walking in their next major bid for at least £10m transport funds from the Government. There is a petition to support their campaign at http://bit.ly/TACCpetiton

D COUNCIL 2019 6.3.19 3.4.19 15.5.19 5.6.19 3.7.19 7.8.19 4.9.19 2.10.19 6.11.19 4.12.19 The May meeting is the first meeting of the next four-year term for Parish Councillors. Council Meetings commence at 7.30pm (unless otherwise stated) and are held in Ruishton Village Hall. There is an opportunity at 7.30pm for the public to make comments or ask questions. A full set of minutes can be seen our website at www.ruishton.org.uk Parish Clerk: Mrs Heather Bryant, Northay House, Northay, Chard. TA20 3DN. Tel: 01460 234770. Email: ruishtonpc@gmail.com Neighbourhood Plan - link to the website www.Ruishton.org.uk<http://www.Ruishton.org.uk> and to the Facebook page "Ruishton, Thornfalcon & Henlade".

Update

The Steering Group and Project Team have been meeting regularly and have produced a draft Policies chapter for the Neighbourhood Plan, which is being presented to the Parish Council at its meeting on 6th March 2019. We are awaiting the announcement of the decision on the A358 route, expected this Spring, as this is needed to proceed further with the Neighbourhood Plan. If you would like to find out more about your Parish Neighbourhood Plan, please visit the Parish website www.ruishton.org.uk, or attend the Parish Council meeting on 6th March. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— VILLAGE DAY 20th JULY 2019 Nows the time to think about this years Village Day. We are looking for some new ideas for stalls as well as our regulars. Do you know someone who has a hobby with plants, shrubs, pot plants or/and vegetables who seems to always have a surplus, they might like to have a stall. Or perhaps metal craft or pottery. We are open to nay new ideas. Please run them by me as we want to avoid duplication. On a sad note we are sorry to hear of the passing of Jean Bulgin, such a lovely lady, she was a great influence and help in the early years of village day. Our thanks to all our helpers last year, please all of you we need you again this year. More next time. Special thanks to our loyal sponsors Roy Bulgin, Ruishton also Paul of ‘the Carpet Shed’ Ilminster. John Elston 442568 COMPANION DOG SHOW 20TH JULY 2019 Great news, Taunton and District Canine Association have agreed once again to run the dog show on Village Day. We would like to thank Diane Swales and her team for their help. We will let you know regarding judges at a later date. Special thanks to our sponsors Hannah’s Hairlines Salon Ruishton also Craig at Western Fuel Oils Bridgwater. John Elston 442568

Wednesday 6th March at 7pm in the Village Hall Come and meet Sue Mountstevens, Police and Crime Commissioner

She will give a presentation and time will be allowed for Your questions.

QUIZ NIGHT Ruishton Village Hall

March 9th 7.30pm Teams of 4

£2 per head Raffle Bring your own alcohol

Come and test your skills against our quiz master Mike Marshall

For sale tea and coffee plus a few snacks