RUISHTON VILLAGE HALL NEWSLETTER

June 2008

Village Hall Monthly Draw

£20	No 119	Mrs Sweeting	Barnwood, Church Lane
£10	No 71	Mr G Davenport	Woodlands Drive
£5	No 194	Mr A Atyeo	4 Newlands Crescent
£3	No 40	Mrs E Yarde	Henlade P.O.

 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES Forthcoming events, hopefully, something for everyone.

The May WHIST DRIVE will be on Wednesday 28th. And the June WHIST DRIVE will be on Wednesday 25th. Doors open at 7pm and play commences at 7.30pm. New members are always welcome to come and join our friendly group.

 

The BINGO will be on Wednesday 11thJune. Doors open at 7pm and its EYES DOWN at 7.30pm. The SNOWBALL is now £65.

 

C.A.R.D.S. are putting on a VARIETY SHOW on Saturday 26th July at 7.30pm in Ruishton Village Hall. It will consist of a ONE ACT PLAY (Comedy), SKETCHES, MUSIC, DANCING etc. Food will be served, but bring your own drink. For Tickets and more details please phone Stewart on 442115.

 

RUISHTON HEALTH WALK Thanks to everyone who attended the 1st walk in May. Twenty-three of us enjoyed a 45 minute walk in brilliant sunshine, which ended with coffee in the Village Hall. The next walk is planned for Wednesday 18th June at 10.15am. Meet in the Village Hall car-park. Just turn up, or for more information contact me. Pat Pike (442609)

 

RUISHTON SCHOOL SUMMER FAIR Saturday 14th June at 12 noon. All the usual stalls including:- Coconut Shy, Bottles & Tins, lots of games, display of Country Dancing. Please come along and support your local school.

Any donations of books, toys & bric-a-brac can be dropped off at the school.

 

RUISHTON CHURCH SUMMER GARDEN PARTY AND FAIR will take place on Saturday 28th June at 2pm in the Vicarage Garden with Cream Teas. Usual stalls (Cakes, Ceramics, Books, Bottle Tombola, Raffle, New or Nearly So!) plus lots of New Attractions this year such as Races, Circuit Buzz, Bat the Rat, Treasure Hunt and more. Fun and games for all the family, come along and join the Fun.

Donations for stalls or raffle to Bridget Dickinson (443880) or bring to church.

 

FLOWER SHOW – 19TH JULY 2008 The schedules are being distributed, and we are pleased to announce that this year we have a sponsor for the schedule – local employer Tarmac – who have helped with the cost of printing the schedule. We have raised the prize money in all the classes, and the entry fee is still only 10p! (Children’s classes free). Raffle tickets are also available, and don’t forget the Scarecrow competition, judging on 13th July. There will also be a children’s quiz again at the show. Would last year’s cup winners please return cups to any committee member by Sunday 6th July.

 

VILLAGE DAY Saturday July 19th. All forms for stalls have been sent out; please will everyone return them as soon as possible. We always welcome new ideas, so if you can think of a new idea for a stall, run it past us first so that we can check to see if anyone else is already doing it. Ruishton Guides will be helping us at the “Teddy Bears Picnic” details are as follows:- Any Teddy Bear Photo. Fancy dress same or similar to your bear, colour a Bear or decorate a cake (supplied by us). This will be open to all ages, with free entry to the various categories of competition, young and old. We have two independent judges who will make their choices. Our fun games also have cash prizes, and we thank again sponsors, Roy of R&B graphics and Paul of Paul Hawkins oil & gas services. J Elston (442568)

 

DOG SHOW Saturday July 19th. With the Taunton Canine Club and a little help from us, we once again hope for a good attendance this year. All dogs are eligible for entry in all categories. Schedules now available. Bob Wine has organised this year’s judge – Miss M Cowardine from Bristol. Would all perpetual trophy winners please arrange to return their trophies by the end of June. (Or let us know if you would prefer to bring them to the show). Special thanks to our sponsors Jane of Hairlines & Craig of Western Fuel Supplies.

John Elston (442568). Bob Wine (442075)

 

For all bookings and enquiries regarding the Village Hall, please contact Chris on 07958574905

 

ALL ITEMS FOR THE JULY/AUGUST 2008 newsletter should be delivered to the Editor, Liz Harper, Marl Bank, Bushy Cross Lane, Ruishton (443369) NOT LATER THAN SATURDAY 14thJUNE 2008, or e-mail liz@harper1945.fslife.co.uk.

 

LADIES GROUP This month on Thursday June 19th we will be visiting Nutcombe Chocolate Factory at Minehead. Minibus leaves Village Hall Car Park at approximately 6.30pm for more details contact Lorna Whitworth (442849)

 

LADIES COFFEE CLUB We meet this month on Monday 9th June at 2.30pm at Pat’s house. Sally McEwen (442733)

 

RUISHTON ROWCOUNTERS Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 18th June at 2.00pm at Edna’s home.

 

CREECH ST MICHAEL GARDENING CLUB Visit to Elworthy Cottage, Tuesday June 17th depart 6pm.

 

RUISHTON CARPET BOWLS CLUB We are celebrating the 10th anniversary this year of our club. If you are, or know of someone who has been a past member, would you please let Mavis know (442427)

 

THORNFALCON & DISTRICT W.I. The next meeting will be on Wednesday June 18th at 7.30pm, and our speaker will be Mr B Jackman who will talk on The History of English Wine Glasses. The competition will be of a Wine Glass.

Daphne Legg (442414)

 

RUISHTON GUIDING

This term the Guides are working towards a variety of badges ranging from camping to orienteering. They will be spending most of the summer term at Huish Woods doing badge work and having fun! Brownies have completed their Collectors badge and will also be spending time outdoors at Huish Woods, Fyne Court and with their sports equipment in the playing field. Please remember Guides if you are collecting the Sainsbury’s Active Kids vouchers. Rainbows will have spaces in September when a number of girls move up to Brownies. Brownies will be loosing all their Young Leaders in September as they depart for University; if any girls age 14+ would like to join us please give Cathy a ring. If you wish to put your daughter’s name on any of the waiting lists please contact: Guides Cath Ellis (442398), Brownies Cathy Jones (443160), Rainbows Donna (444720).

 

MESSAGE FROM OUR COMMUNITY POLICE OFFICER

The Avon and Somerset Constabulary are working with Trading Standards officers in a drive to stamp out ‘cold callers’. Unscrupulous individuals prey on the vulnerable by targeting an area, knocking on doors and offering services such as building work, tarmacing, gardening, etc. Often they will quote a low price only then to claim unforeseen problems and the price escalates. If your home does require work, by taking some simple precautions you can guard against becoming a potential victim of a scam by rogue traders. Always obtain quotes from at least three companies or ask family or friends for recommendations. If you are approached by cold callers who arouse suspicion or you feel intimidated in any way, notify the police on 08454 456 7000 – if the cold caller is genuine they will not object to being checked out. If, however, their intentions are more sinister then this will be a deterrent. Our advice is that you do not employ the services of cold callers – word will soon get around that your community is not a ‘soft touch’.

Usual numbers 0845 456 7000 for all requests for assistance and you can reach me on Voicemail 01823 363287 and 70106 at the prompt. Regards until next month.

PCSO 8784 Lynsey Gamblin

 

RUISHTON MARKET PLACE All items charged at 40p per item.

FOR SALE

 

1) Pine Single Bed with mattress nearly new. £20 Tel 444080

2)Three light ceiling fan (white). Suitable for a conservatory or similar position.. £5 Tel. 444080

3) Spanish Villa for rent. (see picture) 2 double bedrooms, 1 en-suite facilities, 1 twin - sleeps 6+, set over three floors includes all kitchen facilities and both beach and house towels. Within walking distance of the beach, 5 minutes to restaurants and supermarkets community swimming pool. £250 per week per couple, children under 16 free. Brochure available. Ring 01823 443008.