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RAFA-MSB meets on Monday 4th November at 11:00am in The Bell Inn, Bruton Road, Evercreech, BA4 6HY for a Fun Games Day (Skittles, Pool, Darts, Cards, Board Games) + Coffee, Pub Lunch and drinks from the Pub Menu and bar.
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Wedmore Theatre announce Autumn Production. Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th November. Reserve the dates!
Tickets will be available individually, or reserved on tables of 8. Seating at tables means ticket numbers are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment: wedmoretheatre.com
Cheddar Gorge Visitor Information Centre closing for winter – After another successful season the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) will close on 4th November, reopening for February half term in 2025. The volunteer-run centre saw a significant increase on the 26,000 visitors seen in 2023 (final figures awaited). Working at the VIC is enjoyable and rewarding for anyone with reasonable local knowledge who likes meeting people from all over the world and helping them make the most of their visit to Cheddar. There is good support and hours are flexible.
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SAVE THE CHILDREN lunches will be served in Shipham Village Hall on Friday 1st, 15th and 29th November, 13th December at 12:30pm. Everyone welcome to come and join us for soup, bread and cheese, pickle, homemade biscuits, tea or coffee for £5.50. Pay at the door.
All profits will go to the charity.
Cheddar Vale Lions Club will be launching the annual TREE OF LIGHT at the beginning of November. The Tree of Light gives members of the local community the chance to sponsor a light in memory of a loved one. The project is in its twelfth year and has been well supported.
The dedication service and lighting ceremony will take place at the Bath Arms on Monday 9th December, from 4:30pm. The names of those remembered will be placed on a board beside the large outdoor Christmas Tree. A replica tree, hung with stars depicting the names of all those dedicated during the service, will be displayed in the window of Woodbury Insurance, opposite the Bath Arms.
St Mary’s Church, Wedmore, 23rd Charities’ Fair 2024. On Saturday 2nd November, St Mary’s Church is hosting various charities to give them an opportunity to sell their Christmas cards, calendars and gifts. This year the Fair will be open from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
This is the 23rd Fair and over the years it has raised thousands of pounds for a wide range of charitable causes. Coffee and Cakes will be available to refresh you in between making your purchases, so come along and support your favourite charities.
New Opening Times for Frankie Howerd’s Cafe & Hub in Loxton.
We’ve just celebrated 2 years of success. The café/hub will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but open every day from 9:30am to 3:00pm: breakfast 9:30am to 12 noon, lunch 12 noon to 2:30pm.
On the 2nd Monday of each month, however, Kieran does a “Rural Friends’ Lunch” from 12:30pm, a 2-course meal with tea/coffee currently for £10, and our minibus offers you transport if you’re in the BS26 area.
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Autumn into winter at Loxton & Christon Village Hall –
Enjoy spooktacular fun at our Halloween Party drinks night with buffet on Friday 1st November at 7:30pm. Bring your decorated pumpkins and wear fancy dress to chill!
Join us for our Christmas Party on Friday 6th December; with festive bar, Father Christmas’s grotto, tasty snacks and the infamous annual tombola!
Party the night away at our New Year’s Eve bash with bar, American supper and dancing to the fabulous Loxfactor. Bubbly and bongs at midnight!
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After a successful Jumble Sale in February 2024, the Club has decided to carry on with these sales as they are so well attended. The next Jumble Sale will be in the Village Hall on Saturday 26th October.
We are looking for good condition and clean clothing, household items, small toys, etc. Please do not just leave any items at the door, we need items that can be resold, particularly in these difficult times. There will be Lion members on the door to take your Items that can be delivered to the Hall on the day (no electrical items please) from 12 noon to 1:30pm, so they can be sorted ready for the opening at 2:00pm. There is an entrance fee of 50p. Refreshments will be available.
Axbridge Carers Group is part of CCS Somerset Carers Service. It is a free, informal gathering for people who regularly look after someone, maybe a friend, family member or loved one, in an unpaid capacity. We meet to socialise, share stories and ideas and to talk about our experiences. Professional speakers and service providers also visit to offer support and information. Fourth Monday Afternoon of the month, 2:00pm. Town Hall, Axbridge.
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