19th May 2009

It has just been anounced the Adjudicator HAS AGREED THE PROPOSAL!

From 1st September 2009 Shepton Beauchamp First School will become a PRIMARY SCHOOL!! We've done it -in the face of enormous odds - we have done it. The Adjudicator's Determination - which is ten pages long - a very balanced, well researched and clear paper; Dr Passmore really understood the situation and has done her best for the area education plan.

The Governors would like to thank everyone for their support and I am sure the whole village would like to thank the Governors for all their work in ensuring we retain the education of our children where it belongs, at the heart of our community.
Comments by Fr. Geoff Chair of Governors Shepton School
Read or download a PDF of the full Determination

When someone in the village said “It would be nice if something was put on for the older gereration” the Parish Plan Events Team thought what a good idea and the result was the “Victory” Tea Party held in the Village Hall on Saturday 9th May. Everyone over the age of 70 living in the village was invited and over 60 turned up and had a very enjoyable afternoon. A real live evacuee Joyce West (nee Fry) who was evacuated to Shepton for 3 years in early 1940s living in Belmont Terrace.

During the night of Sunday 26th April 2009 thieves/vandals stole lead from a subsidiary roof on the north side of St Michael's Shepton Beauchamp. In the process several stones were dislodged and have fallen to the ground from the surrounding parapet. The Police have been informed.

Did you see anything suspicious? if so please let us or the police know.

Photo shows where stones are missing from the parapet the small amount of lead remaining can clearly be seen where it has been ripped from the roof.

Cowleaze Project received a grant of £250 from Wessex Water Watermark charity. This was presented by Matthew Cornelius from Wessex Water.

Matthew's grandparents Basil & Marie lived in the village, and he has fond memories of his stays in Shepton at Cornash as a boy.

Also present Paull Robathan District Councilor together with some young supporters, children from our village school together with representatives from the Cowleaze Project group Mary Clarke, Debbie Welch and Roger Cripps.

Wildlife Watch

Once again the Shepton Showtimers came up trumps with their 2009 review. Performers ages ranged from a nine year old who attends Shepton School to Eddie who is a very young sprightly 94 year old. On the opening night Friday 27th March there was not much room to spare and Saturday night is sold out, some of the would be audience queued at the door waiting for ticket returns. More photos will follow.
A Souvenir DVD will be on sale shortly at £5 with proceeds going to village charities. DVDs can be ordered at the Post Office Photos + Short Video

The Village Hall was packed for the Wine and Wisdom evening organised by the Pre - School parents to raising funds and as a social event. Hot Cornish Pasties and a plethora of delicious home made desserts helped to mop up the alcohol which was available “at the wave of a paddle”.

There was a very closely fought finish, some might say assisted or perhaps inhibited by the wine. Small prizes were awarded for First Second and Third in addition to the special “Daft as a Brush” award equally closely fought by the loosing teams. In total te event raised over £300 - A Big Thank you to everyone. Couple more photos and full results

This years proud winners of the Egg Shackling held at Shepton School. Prizes were again kindly donated by Robins Trust. More about Shepton School

Some time over the first weekend in February 2009, the equipment store at the Recreation Field was broken into. Although nothing of value was taken a considerable amount of damage was done to the door. If anyone saw anything suspicious please get in touch with the Police or Jackie Priddle or the Post Office, alternatively Contact us.