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Excellent exhibits again this year although vegetable section was rather sparse due no doubt to the summer weather. This year a number of trophies were jointly won so at least there will be extra hands for polishing!. The flower show is held in aid of the Village Hall, a raffle and auction also helped to raise funds, the Village Hall Committee would like to thank everyone for their support. The 2 subjects for next year's photo classes are “Doors” & “Illustrate a Film Title”
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Shepton Beauchamp Cowleaze Meadow Project
Work party on Sunday 25th July from 10am onwards.

At this working party we aim to dig over the quadrant beds in the seating area. Also select sites for planting 22 fruit trees in orchard area, so that this can be sprayed to remove weeds prior to planting. We also need to weed the nursery bed of saplings.
Please come along, and bring digging tools, weeding tools, rakes etc For more info contact Debbie on 241756

Well this year we had wonderful weather for our annual Church Fete and the whole village turned out in support. There were the usual stalls for Cake, Books, Plants, Clothes and of course Tombola, the Main Draw with a first prize of £50 plus lots of other prizes. Country Dancing by the children of our village school. Games for the active and less active to while away the afternoon while Robert & Ian did a roaring trade with the bottle stall for the deserning “water buffs”. A Dog Show and a Decorated Cake competition with all the cakes being auctioned off. Cuddly toys were there in abundance to be won or bid for in the auction. The final result is not in yet but will exceed £1800 a record - All receipts are in aid of St Michael's Church. More Photos

Some of the older children from our school have been learning how to ring the church bells. For the past few months they have been giving up their spare time on Monday afternoons to receive training from tower captain Jeff Knipe and the other ringers. Its not all work the children really enjoy themselves and there is the occasional treat in the form of Quality Street chocolates. Monday afternoon training sessions are now complete, children who want to continue ringing are being encouraged to attend the normal practice sessions on Wednesday evenings.

In spite of other minor attractions such as The World Cup and Glastonbury Festival, Shepton's bi-annual Wacky Olympics attracted almost 100 competitors. This was the hottest day of the year so far with shade temperature of 29-30 degrees.

With marshals, organisers and spectators well over 300 were present at the Lethbridge Memorial Recreation Field. Frequent reminders over the public address to drink plenty of water were listened to although not always with water!!. Stalls, Cream Teas, Bar and a Hog Roast all added to a very enjoyable afternoon and evening which was organised in aid of the Rec.

Last times winners the White Team were well and truly beaten this year by the Brown Team. Team captain Ben said as a team we had been practicing hard, taking onboard plenty of fluids both before, during and after the event.

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There has been a spate of thefts of lead from roofs, bay windows etc in South Petherton, even the Police Post has been a victim. Please be alert, and inform the police of any suspicious activity. Ring 999 if a crime is in progress, or 0845 456 7000 to report a crime that has happened.

There have also been an increased in the number of thefts from sheds-garden tools, and equipment, from gardens - planters, furniture etc. Please keep things locked away when not in use. As usual please watch out for neighbour's properties when they are on holiday.

The weather came out in style to match the fashions at Shepton's version of Tea at The Ritz on Saturday afternoon, precisely at 3 o'clock. Around 60 of us gathered in all our finery to have afternoon tea served by waitresses all dressed as 20's style “flappers”. A choice of teas, milk or lemon plates of smoked salmon or ham sandwiches, fancy cakes, scones with oddles of clotted cream and strawberry jam. The entertainment was provided by Sunset Cafe Stompers Trio. Raffle prizes followed the tea theme with various books, biscuits and teas. A big thank you to The Parish Plan Events Team for all their efforts in organising this event. (I wonder what next year's theme might be). Photo Gallery