There has been a report from a Neighbourhood Watch member that in the past fortnight 6 car tyres have been damaged by nails placed on the road in front of the car while it is parked. When the car moves off the tyre has bee damaged.

Please be vigilant and check before driving away.

Please report all incedents to the police 0845 456 7000

Pre-school Children and Staff enjoyed a Pirate Day. The Pre-school hired the Community Bus for 2 hours which was kitted out with a Pirate Theme.

Afterwards the children enjoyed fun and games in the village hall - Walking the plank was the favourite.

Pre-school supervisor said ' It was a shame that several children were away missing out on such a fun day.

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Pre-School children visit Brown & Forrest's Smokery at Hambridge, learning how the fish chicken and cheese are smoked either hot smoked or cold smoked. The children saw and handled Salmon Artic Char and Eel, and learnt about St. Peter's thumb print on Haddock.

Everyone enjoyed the tasting session of salmon, haddock, chicken and sausage before rejoining parents who had been waiting in the restaurant no doubt enjoying a coffee, Jesse Pattisson then spoilt the children with lovely chocolate brownie.

Wednesday 7th April saw the culmination of many months of work with the presentation of a cheque for £8,400 to Richard Lupton County Co-ordinator Somerset for Help for Heroes. Malcolm thanked all his fellow helpers for all their efforts, Paul for hosting the event at The Duke of York and particularly all the people who had donated pledges, raffle prizes and donations, not forgetting everyone who had bid and bought items on the night. In accepting the cheque on behalf of our wounded service personnel Richard said “what a remarkable effort for a small village and how grateful the charity was to receive such a sum which would help in continuing their work”. Short Video

Present Total Stands at £7,800 £8,100 £8300 £8,400

It was standing room only at The Duke of York on Saturday 27th March for the Help for Heroes Race Night and Auction of Pledges. Malcolm and Joe were certainly not disappointed with the amount of people squashed into every room.

The evening commenced with a moving, if somewhat horrific description by Steve Rock of his personal experiences and some of the sights and smells he had to endure while serving in Afghanistan.

In three sessions, Jesse Pattisson, auctioneer for the night worked hard in extremely cramped conditions cajoling bid after bid for items all of which had been donated. All the profits from the Tote plus an enormous Raffle will go to the Help for Heroes charity. More Photos

Head Teacher Karen Brooker, Chair of Govenors Fr. Geoff Wade and the Local Education Authouity have all issued statements saying that there are no plans to close Shepton Beauchamp Primary School.

Where the recent flurry of rumours started is a mystery; the effect the rumour is having on our community demonstrates again how important our school is to our village.

In a letter to all parents Karen Brooker said that numbers were stable and 9 children are due to start school in September, some parents have already confirmed that their children would be staying on for years 5 & 6.

Help for Heroes raises money to support members of the Armed Forces who have been wounded in the service of their country.

Race Night, Auction of Pledges and Raffle to raise money for this charity.

Duke of York - Saturday 27th March 2010 - 7pm Onwards

If you can't make it on the night but wish to make a donation please ring either Malcolm Brown 07979476512 or Joe Leach 07941403209 who will be happy to arrange collection.

Auction of Pledges - Click to see the list - Do you have something you are prepared to add?

On the same day the Duke of York - Help for Heroes Breakfast 9am-11am £6 per person.

In these days when most facilities are being centered on large towns, how encouraging it is to see that in Shepton we are bucking the trend with the opening of a Hair and Beauty Lounge in North Street. The Grand Opening was extremely well attended and business since has been brisk.

For hair appointments ring Sue Snodin on 01460 242752 for Beauty appointments ring Lisa on 01460 240976. In addition there is a Therapy Lounge where Lisa Rock ITEC IHHIT offers Pilates, Reflexology, Holistic Massage, Sports Massage and Hot Stones Body Treatment. Pamper Days and various packages are available, late night opening on Wednesday & Thursday. Web site