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Dulverton Voice
Issue 33
January 2016
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Welcome to 2016 issue 33
May we wish all our readers a happy and peaceful New Year.
The traffic in Dulverton is the first major issue of the year and we hope that you will all join in
the discussion. We also have a review of some of the stories covered during the last year but
no Mathew Meets, this will be back next month
So we hope you continue to enjoy the “Voice” in 2016 and we would remind you we are
independent of any other organisation or council and are supported by our advertisers.
Welcome your thoughts and views and stories
It’s their Home
We reported the death of a 2 year old Exmoor pony
in our last issue and said that we should slow down
for the ponies; well one of our Councillors
MARGARET RAWLE has been doing something
about it!
She contacted Highways to ask for better signage
at South Hill, Comers Gate and Spire Cross
preferably illuminated SLOW-PONIES signs. At
present there is only a broken sheep sign at South
Hill Cattle Grid and a galloping pony sign at Comers
Gate, neither are illuminated. Highways have
responded stating that they have looked at the
signage and admit it is in need of improvement.
Works will be added to the 2016/17 financial year
but it is unlikely any signage will be illuminated as
ENP is a conservation area. The existing signage
on the Cattle Grid Gates are helpful during daylight
but at night they can be masked by fog or mist.
She is going to bring the matter up at the Exmoor
Panel Meeting in January to get support to help
prevent another tragedy.
She points out that the Local drivers should know
where the ponies usually cross on Winsford Hill and
also where they are usually found at night at the
side of the road and therefore be vigilant and drive
slower approaching these places.
This problem is our problem, by driving with care
on the moor and supporting Margaret’s effort to get
suitable signs to help, it may save a pony’s life and
a lot of hurt to drivers and their passengers as they
can do a lot of damage to our cars if we hit them.
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us at [email protected] or by post to 4 Jury Road, TA22 9DU.
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Hands off our Car Parks
regards charges, shopper permits and free parking
etc.
It would seem that West Somerset District Council
(WSDC) wish to grab our Car Parks back under their
control! Our Council was informed that WSDC is
required to make significant savings.
The proposal will be to take the Dulverton car parks
back in house as from 1st April 2016. They are aware
that this will cause a breach of the Licence
Agreement; however members will effectively be
advised that the risk of legal action being taken
against WSC is minimal.
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Email: [email protected]
According to Cllr. Mills and Mr Hall (WSDC) the
decision to take the management of the car parks
back in house was in order to maximise every opportunity to ultimately increase income and reduce
spending, was a relatively easy one.
Wed 8-4
Out of
hours by
appointment
Furthermore W.S.C. does not consider that this
decision will impact on the public.
Do you believe that there will be no impact? If
they are short of money they must be planning to get
more income from higher charges.
It will meet three important criteria; it will not impact
on the public, employees or minority groups.
However our Town Council is looking at ways to keep
the Car Parks under local control, we must support
if we can.
They want control of the entire asset group. To have
one strategy for all the car parks in the District with
Planning Applications
Land at Barns Close Mead, Dulverton
Proposed erection of 18 dwellings (12 open
market and 6 local affordable).
46 High Street, Dulverton
Proposed rear staircase from flat down into private
courtyard and replacing corrugated metal sheet
cladding to bathroom with render.
Exmoor House, Dulverton
Listed Building Consent for Application for the proposed installation of secondary double glazing
units to 16 first floor windows.
Built 1822 - in the heart of Dulverton
A warm welcome - great place to stay.
Local ales and ciders and a separate
restaurant -can be used for functions
Great new menu
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Road Works
Reminder The work starts for 11 weeks in Battleton on 4th January with a road closure from 8th
Feburary
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MAX DAVISON OPTOMETRY AT
OUR MEDICAL CENTRE
MAX DAVISON OPTICIANS
AT EXMOOR MEDICAL CENTRE
With over 30 years' experience as a fully qualified
optometrist and dispensing optician, Max Davison
opened in Watchet over 12 years ago and in
Dulverton over 3 years ago.
He believes that the eye examination lies at the heart
of the practice and is committed to providing the best
possible optical services to the local community. He
offers NHS and private eye examinations, spectacles,
contact lenses and clinical services to screen for
glaucoma, diabetes, cataract, AMD and high blood
pressure. In addition, he is accredited to provide the
NHS Acute Community Eyecare Service and the
NHS Ocular Hypertension Screening Service.
If you would like to book an appointment or if you
have a query then please phone 01984 634140 or
email [email protected]
We are pleased to announce we are providing
Optician Services at Exmoor Medical Centre every
Wednesday.
These include: Sight Test and Eye Examinations,
NHS and Private Patients, Spectacles, Fashion,
Classic and Budget Frames, Soft Contact Lenses,
Children’s Eyecare, Acute Community Eyecare
Service, Glaucoma Screening.
To book an appointment or if you have a query:
Phone: 01984 634140
email: [email protected]
website: maxdavisonoptometry-watchet.co.uk
The Dulverton by Starlight Raffle Winners are..
1. Streamcombe cookery school voucher Mrs Barns;
2. £100 hamper from the Dulverton Delicatessen Judy Ernest;
3. £100 hamper from the Tantivy - Jane Hall;
4. £50 voucher for The Exclusive Cake Company N. Harvey;
5. £50 meal voucher for The Copper Kettle Clare Clatworthy;
6. Free Mot from Stanburys - K.Smith;
7. Hot Stone Massage from Isis Wellbeing and
Skincare - N. Watt;
8. Gents Barbour Shirt from Lance Nicholson Marion Silverlock;
9. Bottle of Champagne - Deb Fowler;
10. Free Chimney sweep or oil burner service from
Jon Cox - Richard Rawle;
11. £40 Voucher for The Pink Rooster Angela Gregory;
12. £30 hamper from Farthings - Julie McGowan;
13. £25 voucher for The Tantivy Cafe Mrs Flynn;
14. Bottle of champagne from the Riverside Caravan
Site - Olga Owen;
15. Outside Garden Clock from Stanburys Electrical
-Angela Balsom;
16. £50 Voucher from Brimblecombe - Steve.
37, High Street,
Dulverton TA22 9DW
01398 323110
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“The amazing range of music creates new ideas
and, everyone agrees, lifts the spirits. Although
we call ourselves a dance group, we do no ballet,
tap or ballroom, just moving to music, using as
many different muscles and joints during the
session as we can. Absolutely no dance skills
needed.”
Dulverton Dance
Dulverton Dance reports increased numbers and
plenty of new faces, some arising from
collaboration with health practitioners who are
aware of the physical and mental health benefits
of dance for everyone, regardless of health
problems. The first twenty minutes or so of every
session are spent exercising whilst seated –
excellent for people with a wide range of
problems and equally valuable for those in good
health.
“If the current pool of twenty one dancers
continues, the money from Community Budgeting
will enable us to keep going for several years.
Encouraging people to dance through life is good
for bodies, hearts and souls and probably keeps
us away from the doctors, so it represents
excellent value. We are so grateful, thank you.”
As the session progresses, there is the option to
sit at any point, or remain seated throughout.
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MURDER AT THE PANTOMIME
Who dunnit? That was the question at the
Dulverton Players’ Murder at the Pantomime
evening recently. It was a splendid evening
with a lively pantomime “rehearsal” on stage
and of course, a murder. Over our excellent
supper we were invited to ask a question of
the cast and then make a guess at the
murderer; not easy and there was much
discussion round the tables. Congratulations
to Charlie Blanning (who wrote it) and the cast
for a most enjoyable evening.
Who dunnit? It was………….
Our photo shows the audience topping up on
brain power!
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their freezer last year, so could this be the location
of our Dulverton Mallards? – Any thoughts
Short and
Sweet
Chrissy Thomas would like to thank Geoff
Zeitzen from Withypool for finding her
eternity ring in the street and taking it to
M&H Fruit & Veg on Monday 7th December.
Also she would also like to thank everyone who has
supported her fundraising through the year for the
Epilepsy Society.
Do you have space in your home and
your heart to become a foster carer?
Somerset County Council are urgently
seeking local people to help children aged 10 and
over in the Dulverton area who need support,
stability, and a place to call home. We also need
people who can help keep brothers and sisters
together.
They offer: Fantastic training and professional
development opportunities A competitive weekly
fee and allowance. The chance to be part of a
dedicated team
Contact 0800 587 9900 or
www.fosteradoptsomerset.org.uk
Dog Poo – Sorry to start the year with this
subject again but we have some really
antisocial dog owners in Dulverton, the other
morning right in front of the Post Box!–so can we
remind people that if they witness or know of an
owner who is abusing the law that they fill in one of
the councils postcards anonymously to report it
(from the Council office or the Post office). There
have been complaints recently.
David Knight – the Director of Music at All
Saints has left to play at Holy Trinity Church
in Taunton, he did not only play at services
at All Saints but visited All Saints School. The PCC
wish him well and thank him for his invaluable
contribution over the years.
Unfortunately, whilst the church will replace David
in the coming months, it regrets, due to financial
constraints, it can no longer provide the support to
the school
The Church Wall – The Exmoor National
Park agreed to fund work by 2 “Experts “one
from each side to see if a compromise
solution can be found and we hope to know the
outcome shortly.
A New Councillor – We are pleased to
report that the very experienced ex
councillor Ian Fleming has been co-opted on
to Dulverton Town Council and we thank him for
stepping forward.
Ducks -A reader writes I have noticed that
throughout the summer and now the winter,
there have been only a few Mallard Ducks on
the river this year, compared to previous years.
Does anyone know why? Have they been poached?
Is there a Law against killing them? I remember
reading that someone was caught with a Swan in
A Question - Why do supermarkets make
the sick walk all the way to the back of the
store to get their prescriptions while healthy
people can buy cigarettes at the front?
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Electrical
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9-5pm Saturday
Flexes etc.
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Cant see it?
& sizes
We can probably get it for you!
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More on Garages and Transport. The Stanbury Family part 2
The Stanbury partnership was formed in about 1919-20 and the
Lamb Hotel was leased and run in parallel with the then blossoming motor trade. This hotel ran for a short while and the
lease was relinquished in favour of another lease on a building
in Union Street, which at the time was a garage for Lion Hotel
guests vehicles.
In time the building was adapted to take vehicles from Fore
Street and then there was a second double door fitted at the
High Street end.
Petrol tanks were dug into the floor and petrol pumps installed
at the Fore Street entrance. During this period the Lady Street
Garage closed.
In 1948, George's son, John, after many years away in Burma
on active service, became a partner in the business of G. C.
Stanbury & Son.
The then Lion Garage in Union Street was subject to flooding
during these years and there were always rumblings concerning
the narrow street and there being no pavement, so, in1962
Stanbury's then purchased Wreneaton and developed the site
transferring the whole business to these premises. Lion Garage
remained empty until1969 when Stanbury Car Sales, a joint
venture with Doug Luke, sold used vehicles from the site until
1974. Then compulsory purchase came along and the building
demolished for road widening in 1976. David's brother, Richard
joined the firm and later became a partner. Before I continue, a look at the background of Wreneaton is
worthy of a further piece of Dulverton history.
The piece of ground that this rather remarkable house stands on was in time a brewing establishment,
and then latterly turned into a market garden owned by a Lawrence family. Then there were more
cottages continuing down Church Lane towards High Street bordering the market garden housing the
Wren Inn as I previously mentioned in the "Pubs of Dulverton" article.
In the Lawrence family there was a sea captain who wanted to marry the publican's daughter but had
nowhere to live, so he designed Wreneaton and G B Fisher was engaged to build it for the couple in the
year of 1898. Hence we see some architecture that has it origins possibly from abroad. The Lawrence
family then sold Wreneaton to the Stanbury Partnership, who converted the domestic residence to a
Garage, Motor Workshop, Car Showroom, Electrical Workshop, and Shop.
Stanbury's took on the Singer Agency in 1964, Morris in '68, Subaru in '79, and Great Wall in 2012.
Bridge Garage, a Ford dealership, became available and was purchased by the partnership in
1981,having a larger workshop which was now necessary due to the increased volume of work.
Bridge Garage originally was the site of a row of cottages that burnt down in 1919 and a Tiverton and
Bampton garage owner by the name of Batten built a new motor repair shop here in 1926. This continued
as Batten's and followed by Batten and Thorne and then by Thorne's, son of the original Thorne.
During this time the building has been subject to a fire and then rebuilt , the floods of 1952 wrecked the
structure, it then was rebuilt again.
Stanbury themselves had flooding up to three feet in depth in the following years.
G C Stanbury and Son are still in business with members of the family working in the motor trade following
in the footsteps of their ancestors who started the family firm in the early 1900's.
My thanks to David Stanbury who supplied me with more information than I can recount here.
Our Photo shows Dave and Richard the current generation running G C Stanbury & Son
CN Dulverton Heritage Centre
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January photo page
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1 The new Community Bus being
unwrapped by Santa, details in the
Post Office of its trips to Minehead
and other uses.
2 Santa arrives a Christmas Lunch at
Hanover as residents and guests
were entertained by the children from
the All Saints First School
3 So good to have your tree put up
for you
4 Friendship & Sons open day
inspecting a Reed Coffin
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5 to 8 Starlight 2015
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January – The year started as it finished with a
pony being killed, this time by a van. On the plus
side news of the history of the Weir was released,
with more information coming out during the year.
February – The lines in Fore Street were painted
the wrong way round and then repainted. There
was good news re the Wall and hope it would be
repaired by early summer some luck!
March – The future of our schools was high on
the agenda and it looks as if that will be settled
early this year. On lighter note there was talk of a
sea fishing trip – was anything caught?
April – The surface of Jury Road and Higher
Coombe was still coming off – nothing changes
and Dog Poo started to be a problem again – see
nothing does change!
May – The Elections and Keith Ross steps down
from both the Town and District Councils after 40
years of service. Two of our ladies reached a 100
and had cards from the Queen and are still enjoying life.
June – The month of Tegan Paul’s little egg and
the story was picked up and told far and wide. The
Vets went home after the rebuild of their surgery
following the floods.
July – Lorries getting stuck in Northmoor road
was eased a little when a kind sole put notice at
the entrance to Lady Street. Community Budgeting came back and helped many local organizations.
August – The Church wall again! 2 objectors,
neither locals, ensured this story would run well
into 2016 but some good news they are going to
put the power lines underground and we see
them doing that right now.
September –Saw our Bank close for good some
are missing it lots some not so much, but we will
not get it back. The Duck Derby final took place
after being washed out in August.
October – They resurfaced Jury Road after a wait
of a year, more dust and the surface came off as
well, it seems we have to live with what we have
got! The WI held its first meeting, good luck to
them it is nice to see them back - a calendar for
2017?
November – That Wall again and 2 big holes in
the Church Yard when will it ever be repaired!
Meanwhile more discoveries in the leat along with
the weir this could become important to the Town.
December - Successful Starlight.
Maybe we will find a little time to remember
those who have passed away in 2015 a busy
year for funerals.
Tegan’s Egg
Their 100th birthday
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Dates for your Diary – January
Every Tuesday & Thursday-
Tennis 6.30pm & Every Saturday 2.30pm
at the Sports Club -
Coaching Mondays Juniors 6pm Adults 7pm cost £2
Every Monday
Zumba Dance – 5.30pm – Town Hall
Every Tuesday -
Squash Club Night 6/9pm – Sportsfield
Every Tuesday -
Family and Toddler Group 10am to Noon –
Every Tuesday –
Dulverton Dance – Town Hall 10.45am
Congregational Hall during term time
Every Thursday –
Netball Training - 6.30pm at the Middle School –
1st Tuesday –
Carers Support Meeting – 2.30/4pm - Medical centre
1st Wednesday of the month
Mothers Union 2.30pm at Hanover
Last Wednesday of the Month
U3A 10.15am Community Centre (not Aug & Dec)
Last Thursday of the month
Somerset age at the library 10am to noon
Friday –
Knit and Natter Group – 1.45pm in the library
8th -
Film Club – Town Hall 7.30 – see what to do
12th -
Town Council Meeting - 7.30pm- Town Hall
13th -
Vintage Films - 3 pm at Fishers Mead - see what to do
16th
Ladies Lunch – the Lion at Noon details – 324 395
–
17th
Action Group - see what to do
21st –
Gardening Club – see what to do
23rd –
Messy Church – see what to do
28th –
WI Meeting – see what to do
29th -
Film Club – Town Hall 7.30 – see what to do
30th –
Men’s Breakfast – 8am Copper Kettle – details 324 395
Please email your events to [email protected] or phone 324395
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The Film Club at the Town Hall – Friday
January 8th - 7.30pm X+Y (Cert 12A) - Friday
29th - 7.30pm 45 YEARS (Cert 15)
January What to do?
Bar opens at 7pm and films at 7.30pm -Tickets–Dulverton Films member £3, non-members £4.50, students accompanied
by an
adult, £2.50. -Tickets may be
available on the door- £4.
Dulverton Gardening Club - 21st January, a
talk and presentation by Floyd Marcel on all
aspects of growing and caring for Clematis,
plant sale on the night7.30pm, Dulverton Town
Hall, doors open at 6.45pm - Contact Roger
Hammond 323 954
Book in advance at
Dulverton Post Office
(323474) or email
[email protected]
Vintage Film Club - Wed 13th January 3 pm
at Fishers Mead Community Centre: – The
Last Time I Saw Paris – starring Liz Taylor &
Van Johnson – 1954
Dulverton Action Group - Sun 17th January
Litter-picking: - 10.30 meet by the Heritage
Centre - Everyone welcome!
Our WI (Women’s Institute) – 28th January at
7.30pm in the Town Hall the first meeting of
2016
Hazel Bedwood 323 142 for more information
Messy Church – 23rd January - 3 to 5pm in
All Saints Church – Children must bring an
adult
Family &Toddles starts on Tuesday 12th
January at the Congregational Church Hall
10 am to Noon
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for both drivers and pedestrians, which may involve
any or all of the following: limited parking, speed
restrictions and signage.
● DTC recognise and acknowledge residents’
concerns regarding vehicle speeds and invite all those
concerned to volunteer for the Speed Watch
Campaign to be advertised shortly.
● DTC are not in a position to comment on the
alleged ‘sneaky’ behaviour of S.C.C. who presumably
followed the correct statutory procedure concerning
the publishing of the proposals etc.
● The use of the car parks has been constantly
monitored and, despite common belief, it has been
determined that that they are underused most of the
time. The car parks are centrally located and the
relatively low fees have been maintained to date,
thanks to the good management of DTC.
We thank the traffic committee for their response
which is printed as received
But would ask the following question
Why are we adding to the restrictive areas for on street
parking and talking about speed limits when we do not
enforce the current on street parking restriction and
speed limits, would it not be better to enforce these
before moving on to more lines and limits?
Our readers are welcome to send their brief
comments which we will try to print.
Downright Sneaky
Did you see the notices that Somerset County Council
(SCC) put up around Town on the 27th November?
And if you did how easy was it to find the details on
their web site? Some of our more computer literate
citizens had problems!
What are we talking about? The proposed changes in
parking in Dulverton and we had until the 18th
December to comment on these proposals! This may
be the statuary time for consultation----but--- having
hidden it first is NOT a level playing field and is
downright sneaky.
But let’s go back, in our issue 20 a year ago we stated
that the Town Council (DTC) had a good response to
the Traffic Consultation but there was no collective
voice and the council asked for 3 members of the
community and 3 from local businesses to come
forward and they did!
With our January issue we enclosed the DTC report
on the year, where they stated 26 people responded
to the consultation.
So when did we next hear about traffic management?
27th November (see above) and did all those 26 who
took time to send in their thoughts get contacted even
to say thank you – NO some seem to have been
missed.
I think most people would agree the main problems
with TRAFFIC in Dulverton splits down into
Lorries – Parking – Speed – Enforcement and they
need to be looked at together.
Many would agree with some of the ideas put
forward from DTC to SCC but would it not have
been nice if we had a chance to look at them
before they were sent off to SCC, who then quietly
put up the notices - Sneaky.
Our Photo shows a lost lorry driver blocking up the
road, he had no right to be in Dulverton he was lost!
Most of our blockages are Lorries who need not be
here with good signage before town.
The “Voice” is fair and we have shown this to the
councils traffic committee and asked for some brief
comments which are below.
The Dulverton Town Councils response to the
above article:
● Residents etc. were provided with an opportunity
to respond to all the proposals prior to their submission
to S.C.C. They were advertised locally, on the Town
Council notice boards and the website.
● The Clerk attempted to acknowledge all
responses received to the TM consultation and
apologises for any that ‘slipped through the net’.
Please note however that it was specified that
individual responses would not be issued.
● DTC has attempted to take a holistic view with
regards traffic management and recognises that there
exist a number of ways to create a safer environment
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Dulverton Sports!
It is good to be reminded just how well placed we
are for good sports clubs, I was reminded that many
are tucked away and maybe they should have a
higher profile, so here is a list and please contact the
“Voice” if we have missed any, in no special order.
Netball- Squash – Tennis - Football – Badminton
– Cricket – Snooker and we have a Gym - what
is missing?
We have the following reminders as we move into
2016
'TENNIS' is played throughout the winter
months on a Saturday afternoon at 2.30pm
on the Sports Field, we will be delighted
to see new members. Contact Richard
Archer 324 160
FOOTBALL The wet weather is causing
havoc with our recent fixtures with only 3
games being played in the Saturday League
(3 games being postponed) and only 2
games being played in the Sunday League
(4 games being postponed).
BADMINTON' is also played through the
winter on a Tuesday evening at 7.30pm,
at the Middle School, new members are
always welcome. Contact Richard Archer 324 160
SNOOKER The hall is in Lady Street just
behind the Post Office Contact Dave Bodger
323 899
Results for the Saturday team have been good with
them winning 4-0 at home to Bridgwater Sports and
gaining a 1-1 draw at home against local rivals
Watchet Res. In the first round of the Rowbarton
Cup, after drawing 2-2 at full time, they won 4-3 on
penalties against Ash Rangers at Bridgwater.
SQUASH CLUB has recently celebrated its
thirtieth year since its founding in November.
Its annual Christmas Handicap tournament
was held soon after. This year’s winner was
Harry Harrison with runner up Mick
Hazzledine, thereby reversing last year’s
result. The plate competition was won by Jamie
Milne with Chris Winter runner up. Contact Chris
Winter 351 561
The Sunday team got their revenge against Sophie's Ferrets at Taunton, having lost 6-7 previously
at home, by winning 4-1. However, they lost at
home 2-6 against Phoenix Allstars.
Contact John Atkins - 323 787
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The Stage and Father Christmas continued to attract
a lot of visitors, but it must be my age as our “rock
band “still is number 1 for me.
Starlight is about the whole town coming together to
show itself off to visitors and residents alike, and that
means we must all work and pull together.
Dulverton by
Starlight 2015
First of all thank you and congratulations
to the committee, and to all those who
worked so hard to make Starlight a success again.
The Fireworks were super and the general feeling
was that the loss of the Church Tower did not detract
from their splendour, I watched them from Stanbury’s
wall this year but I hear Bank Square was good as
well.
The Christmas trees in the Town Hall were a success
with 25 entries and the visitors voted for the one they
liked the best with the Royal British Legion 1st – The
Youth Club 2nd and Knit & Natter 3rd.
It was good to see the stalls spread out from the
Bridge to the Post Office, there could have been a
few more stalls but some did not turn up, the weather?
However the lack of an activity such as a Bazaar in
All Saints Church was missed and left the top of the
town quiet.
A message from The Dulverton by Starlight
Committee who would like to extend a huge "thank
you" to all those who gave their time and energy
helping us to have a truly spectacular event this year.
A special thanks goes to Wendy Gunn for organising
the amazing Christmas Tree Trail in the Town Hall
and to John Pugsley, Bryan Harrison and James
Hutty for putting up all the trees in the town on a
horribly wet Saturday. All the money collected for
putting the shop trees up and taking them down is
donated straight to Dulverton by Starlight. Thank you
to everyone involved!
And from the Editor - Thanks to Emily, Heather and
Zoe who put so much into Starlight
Useful
Phone Numbers
Churches
Catholic Priest
CofE
Congregational
Health
Dentist
Medical Centre
Patient Group
Sports
1610 Gym
Angling Assn
Cricket Club
Cricket Colts
Exmoor Fitness Centre
Football
Netball
Snooker
Squash
Tai Chi Club
Project
Tennis
Young peoples
The West Somerset Youth
Trust
Youth Club
Other
Exmoor National Park HQ
Dulverton Centre
Abbeyfield
341352
Advice (CAB)
01643 704624
Bridge Club
331219
Camera club
331556
Civic Society
323818
Dulverton Dance
341850
Dulverton Group Exmoor Society
331482
Exmoor Pony Centre
323093
Film Club
323785
Family & Toddlers
324395
Gardening
323474
Hanover Vintage Films
323785
Ladies Lunch
324395
Litter Gathering Group
323785
Men’s Breakfast
324395
Messy Church
324395
Mother Union
323587
Players
341850
Samaritans
08457 909090
Somerset Age
08456 434621
Royal British Legion
323030
Town Council
324561
Women’s Institute
323142
U3a
323587
Voluntary Lifts
07528 326 880
West Somerset Advice Bureau
01643 704624
Village Agent
01823 331222
Police
Emergency
999
Non urgent
101
01643 702201
323018
323744
323436
323333
324687
323075
323409
323834
323474
323075
323787
323834
323899
07710 046107
332104
324169
07723 459402
01643-706468
07866 730093
323665
323841
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