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Annual Senior Citizen's Outing |
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Written by Maxine Smith
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Saturday, 06 March 2010 |
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Each September the Friendly Society orgainises a mystery outing for the Senior Citizens, usually by coach including a cream tea and a supper in the village hall in the evening. 2008 Senior Citizen's OutingThis year the seniors were treated to a trip to Swindon. |
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Theatre Outing in November |
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Written by Janet Fisher
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 |
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Written by Nick Mayor
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Tuesday, 23 February 2010 |
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The Village Hall is available for hire for a variety of purposes. Certain events (see the list below) are charged at a standard rate irrespective of how long the Hall is in use; for events not contained in this list, the hiring fee is based on an hourly rate (currently £6.00 per hour). Standard events and their respective hiring fees are as follows: | Provision of a lunch | £50.00* | | Provision of a Tea | £25.00* | | Provision of a Supper | £50.00* | | Quiz | £50.00 | | Family Party | £60.00* | | Shows | £25.00 |
* If food is being provided, the Friendly Society’s white crockery and cutlery is available for use subject to a donation of £10.00. This donation should be passed directly to the Friendly Society’s honorary treasurer, Tony Shepherd. |
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Written by Nick Mayor
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Tuesday, 23 February 2010 |
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The Village Hall, which is situated at the bottom of Hannah's Lane, was officially opened on Wednesday, 10th December 1913 at 2:30 in the afternoon by Mrs. Graves-Knyfton of Uphill Manor. A contemporary newspaper article, originally published on Friday 12th December 1913, describes the opening ceremony in detail. The 'New Hall', as it was known was originally owned by a group of worthy villagers who had contributed to its cost. However, during the 1970's the trusteeship was given over to the Village Hall Committee. |
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For Sale - two travel cots |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 18 February 2010 |
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Two Travel Cots as new. £30 each Tel - 01749 870595 or email -
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 05 February 2010 |
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These are some links to documents. This a single link to the report of the opening |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 05 February 2010 |
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Books arriving from all over the place! |
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Written by Janet Fisher
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Saturday, 23 January 2010 |
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The following e-mail was sent from Milan to Anne at Customer Services, Mendip District Council and was forwarded to Barry Lane, Clerk, Westbury-sub-Mendip Parish Council:- |
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Over 60? Want a Bus Pass? |
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Written by Janet Fisher
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Friday, 08 January 2010 |
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If you are over 60 years and would like concessionary bus travel throughout England, you can apply for an official pass through The Somerset County Council website |
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Wells, Cheddar & Mobile Library Services 2010 |
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Written by Janet Fisher
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Wednesday, 06 January 2010 |
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Book Exchange is open in all weathers |
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Written by Janet Fisher
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Wednesday, 06 January 2010 |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 24 December 2009 |
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Please contact Ben Clay if you would like an account on the website. You won't be able to see any more content but you will be able to create/edit articles once you've been given the right authorisation. |
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Have your say on spending BT's £500 prize money |
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Written by Janet Fisher
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Tuesday, 15 December 2009 |
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On 12 January the Parish Council will decide how to spend our winnings of £500. The overall feeling is that it should be something that is permanent and of value to the community. If you have any thoughts on this, please contact Barry Lane on 01749 870457 or
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Read our competition entry |
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Written by Janet Fisher
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Tuesday, 15 December 2009 |
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The decommissioned kiosk stood empty in The Square – a focal point in the conservation area of the village of Westbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset. The question: “What can we do with it that will be of value to the community?” |
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"That one's got legs" by Nicky Venning |
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Written by Janet Fisher
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Monday, 14 December 2009 |
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A few weeks ago I parked my car in The Square, on the way to Westbury Society Archaeology. The renovated phone box looked great. Newly cleaned, lots of books. Maybe this was something for the Wells Journal............... |
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Village Singers in Concert raise £138 |
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Written by Janet Fisher
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Thursday, 10 December 2009 |
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Singing in Time 2009
On Saturday 28th November, the Village Singers, under the direction of Malcolm Mogford, held a concert in St. Lawrence Church; a good number of people came along to support the event despite the inclement weather that evening. The audience were treated to a wide variety of songs including Spirituals, Hungarian Folk Songs, Madrigals, modern Popular Songs and Rounds, with some of the latter genre requiring audience participation. The singing was interspersed with poetry readings, a couple of solo performances by Lauren Mayor, and half-time refreshments of mince pies and mulled wine. At the end of the concert, the audience were full of praise making this very enjoyable event a great success for all. The retiring collection raised the princely sum of £138.53 and this money was donated to The Friends of Westbury Church. |
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Hearing dogs for deaf people |
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Written by Janet Fisher
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Monday, 07 December 2009 |
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On Thursday 3rd December the Thursday Club held a sale in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Cards, wrapping paper and a good selection of gifts were on offer, also teas and home made cakes. We had a very pleasant afternoon; quite a lot of people came from the village, which was nice. Not many people know where Stoneleigh Community Room is, so we had to give detailed instructions. A total of £111.07 was raised. Altogether a very successful afternoon. Mary Carlisle
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All good things come in small packages |
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Written by Janet Fisher
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Monday, 07 December 2009 |
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On Friday 4th December 2009 Janet received a package addressed to The Westbury Book Exchange. Well done the Post Office for delivering it to Janet & Ray's cottage in The Square......... |
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2009 Nativity in St Lawrence Church |
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Written by Janet Fisher
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Friday, 04 December 2009 |
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Written by Janet Fisher
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 |
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August 2009. How it all began |
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Written by Janet Fisher
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Wednesday, 02 December 2009 |
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Orgainised by Andrew Buchanan, the residents of The Square enjoyed a tea party on August Bank Holiday Monday. On a beautiful afternoon, chairs, tables - some with posh cloths, tea services and home made cakes were wheeled out and set beside the old disused 'phone box. Some of us who couldn't wait for the sun to go down over the yard arm brought alcoholic beverages. |
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Written by Janet Fisher
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Wednesday, 02 December 2009 |
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Listen to Janet's interview, broadcast to America with the BBC / WGBH /PRI co-production 'The World, ' which took place on Dec 1st |
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And the BT National winners are............ |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 01 December 2009 |
| The winning entries in the BT competition were announced on Monday 7th December. Sadly, we were not winners, but we did receive a BT special award of £500 for our community based entry.
Villagers will be asked for suggestions on how this money could best be used to benefit their village community. After considering this, the Parish Council will decide on how the £500 will be spent. For further details go to the Home Page and see 'Have Your Say' To see the cheque for £500 ..... | |
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