February 2015 / March 2015 Issue 67

T&F MOVIES - THE WINTER PROGRAMMEThe films are one of the ways the Hall Committeeraises funds to meet the running costs of the Hall. Whynot come along, enjoy the film, support the Hall and behome in time for cocoa!

Friday 20th February (note earlier than usual date)“What we did on our Holiday” - Cert 12AA hugely enjoyable laugh out loud British comedy/drama withDavid Tennant and Rosamunde Pike as an unhappily marriedcouple and Billy Connolly as grandpa about to celebrate hislast birthday. They set off on holiday in Scotland with thereal stars, the children, Emilia Jones, Bobby Smallridge andhilarious Harriet Turnbull to put on a show of familytogetherness. An agonisingly truthful depiction of familyproblems.

Friday 27th March“Mr. Turner” - Cert 12AThe most anticipated British film of the year which receivedfive star reviews on release. Mike Leigh's biography of theartist with a majestic performance from Timothy Spall asTurner, arguably the best in a rich career despite or maybebecause of the many expressive grunts and growls!

Friday 24th April“The Imitation Game” - Cert 12ABased on the real life story of Alan Turing and his team ofcode-breakers at Bletchley Park during World War II.Excellent script and a superb ensemble of actors make thisirresistible viewing. Benedict Cumberbatch (Turing) is beingtalked of for 2015 Best Actor Oscar for his performance.

The films start at 8pm, doors open at 7.15. Bar and Raffle asusual and still only £4 - best value in the West!

TATWORTH PLAYING FIELDSRun by the community for all to enjoyThe committee would like to thank you for all your supportthroughout 2014. We are very much looking forward to 2015with our four main events already in the diary, we lookforward to seeing you and your continued support.

The Pavilion and facilities can be hired for any event,birthdays (not 18th or 21st) christenings, fundraising events,contact Anna Allen 01460 220742 for further information.

Events for 2015:-

~ Beer Festival - 3rd & 4th April

~ Mini Rally - 7th June (tractor trundle 6th June)

~ Party in the Park - 8th August

~ Bonfire Night - tbc

We also have a great new website for you to browse,including football & cricket information and upcoming events.

You can find a link to the website on 'The Drift Newsletter'Facebook page.

Anna Allen on behalf of Tatworth Playing Field ManagementCommittee.

TATWORTH FLOWER CLUBThe workshop at our December meeting took on a differenttheme this month when we were shown how to make designswith a glue gun.

Using an upturned glass vase, the glue was used to make laceeffect patterns over the glass base which, when set, was ableto be used for flowers and foliage, similar to using chickenwire, but far more pretty. Fourteen members and one visitormade very attractive arrangements and our presidentRosemary Walton thanked Maria Pike (Sue's Flowers in Chard)for her demonstration and guidance.

Our next meeting is on Thursday 5th February and it will be aworkshop entitled “Blooming Spring.” As the title suggests,we shall be using spring flowers and we do not havecompetitions at workshops. Doors open at 1:30 for a 2pmstart.

A Happy New Year is wished to all members and friends, andwe look forward to seeing you in 2015.

Rosemary Walton – President

FROM THE INBOXA Selection of letters and emails from Residents: More Trips Please!Paul Bagnall writes:

I would like to thank Sue Russell for organizing the recent tripto the Imperial War Museum, the only trouble was - I only hadtime for one war and also my wife was caught up withtutorials. Please, please organize another, even at twice theprice. Once again many thanks.

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The Drift – Thank YouA WORD FOR OUR SPONSORS

This edition has been supported by generous donations from Polly and Peter Mulligan, Rosa and Geoff Newman and two other residents who wish to remain anonymous.We are most grateful to them, and repeat our plea for other donations, however small, to keep the publication going in the future.

If you would like to make continued publication possible, by sponsoring an edition of The Drift, advertising, or simply donating towards it, please contact our treasurer Nick Bernard on 01460 220339.

TATWORTH AND FORTON PARISH COUNCILSince the last election in May 2011 the work of the currentCouncil has resulted in the following achievements:

Administration• The administration was completely restructured and

now operates from the Parish Office.

• Resulting in a reduction of administrative expenses ofapproximately £10,000 pa

• All aspects of governance have been reviewed andmany changes made, such as computerised accounts andnew policies. These have resulted in excellent Internaland External Audit Reports

• The Council is in an excellent financial position andholds adequate financial reserves to cover its variedcommitments.

• The Council Tax charge for a Band D property has onlyincreased by 3 pence per property a year compared tothe level in 2011/12.

The Jubilee Field and Allotments• The purchase of 6.32 acres of land off School Lane, at

a cost of £55,000, in order to fulfil residents' expressedwishes for recreational space and allotment gardens.

• The purchase and development of this land is fundedfrom the annual savings from the restructuring.

• The provision of some car parking was investigatedbut, regrettably, this was found to beyond financialreach of the Council.

• Volunteers have planted over 250 free trees in theJubilee Field, the start of our very own 'Jubilee Wood'.

• The allotment gardens have been marked out andAllotments Regulations and other documents devisedand approved.

• A spring fed well has been constructed in the cornerof the allotment field.

• Bardon Aggregates has carried out free ditching anddrainage work and have offered to help with theconstruction of wheelchair friendly paths.

• The Council intends to submit a Planning Applicationfor Change of Use from 'Agricultural' to 'Recreational'.

Other Initiatives• In line with Local Government legislation the Council

has assumed financial responsibility for the insuranceand maintenance of St John's Churchyard.

• The insurance cover for the War Memorial has beenincreased from £2,004 to the more realistic level of£55,000, in case of accidental damage.

• In 2012 a new clear statutory layout plan was createdfor Tatworth Cemetery. Cemetery fees have beenbrought up to date to ensure that maintenance costs arefully covered.

• In late 2014 the Council successfully supported anappeal to Somerset County Council so that ALL childrenin Tatworth now qualify for free transport to school.

• The Council continues to lobby against reductions inpublic transport and library services.

• Two Councillors and some volunteers continue to workhard to improve access at Coombses Pond. A seat andpicnic bench are planned for 2015.

• Litter: the Parish Council will organise a litter picktwice a year. The first will take place in February 2015and residents are invited to help. Please look at thenotice boards for details.

Tatworth and Forton Parish Council, The Parish Office, Tatworth Memorial Hall.Tel: 01460 221066;

Email: tatworthfortonpc@yahoo.co.uk

Web: www.tatworthandfortonparishcouncil.org.uk

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Personal ThanksFrom Rosemary Walton and Mark:

We would like to send greetings to all our friends who havehelped us through the year with transport and their kindness.May we extend our sincere thanks.Friendship is special, very precious and greatly appreciated.

Fond wishes to you all.

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The Jubilee Field – A ReplyFrom the Clerk of Tatworth & Forton Parish Council:

In response to Norman Loveridge’s letter printed in the Driftissue No 66:

The Parish Council has replied directly to Mr Loveridgeexplaining that all Council’s decisions relating to the JubileeField are in the Council’s Minutes and all decisions have beenin the public domain.

In brief the answers to his questions are:

a. The purchase of 6.32 acres cost £55,000 and smallmaintenance costs have been covered by the sale of the grasscrop. All other work has been done by volunteers.

b. The costs over the next 3 years cannot be predicted atthis stage, but will be kept within allocated budgets derivedfrom savings.

c. The aims for the field have been determined by residentswishes for allotments and quiet green space, via twoconsultations with residents.

The Jubilee Field has not resulted in an increase in CouncilTax.

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SPORT OF KURLING FOR TATWORTH WINew Age Kurling comes to Tatworth Womens Institute as part of the "Sport50" project launched by South Somerset District Council's Healthy Lifestyles Team. Original content from Angela Long:

After experiencing our first New Age Kurling session we werehooked and waiting for our next challenges. Seated VolleyBall, which gave rise to great fun and much laughter – alsobadminton with an adjustable net, and finally Boccia, a gameplayed on similar principles to indoor bowls.

The Group meets on Monday afternoons, at Tatworth MemorialHall 2:30 - 4pm and costs £1.50 a session, includingrefreshments. All the necessary equipment was presented tothe group in December.

New members are welcome. Enjoy gentle exercise and greatfun (no need to be a WI member).

Find out more about the Sport50 project on The DriftNewsletter Facebook page or contact Charlie Coward on01935 462347.

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A QUIZ will be held at Tatworth Memorial Hall on Saturday 7thof March at 7pm, £5 per person, tables of four, to include aploughman's supper. The Quiz has been organised by Jim andShelia Jeffery, tickets available from Shelia 220683, Sue220188 and Angela 220953. Proceeds will be towards purchaseof further sports equipment plus a donation towards themaintenance of the defibrillator.

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TATWORTH WOMENS INSTITUTEReport from meeting held on 15th January 2014:

Angela welcomed everyone and birthday cards were given out.Minutes of the previous meeting were agreed.

Marguerita asked everyone to be sure to vote for theResolutions and stressed how important it was that weexercise our rights to vote.

Hilary Miller from Ilminster WI sent a card thanking everyonewho attended the Carol Service and said £119 had been raisedto send to Somerset Sight. A request has been received askingfor cakes for the pantomime which is on from 26th to 28thFebruary. Names were taken of people willing to donate cakeswhich can be given to Sheila Harding at 48 Watermead orhanded in at the Hall before each performance. Vicki, theFederation Secretary has given birth to a baby girl who,although supposedly 4 weeks early, weighed more than 8lbs!

Diana reported an overall profit for the year of £12.90although more money has yet to come in. Income fromrefreshments, raffles and the sales table were all down eventhough we have more members.

Angela asked new members to embroider their names onto asmall piece of cloth to be sewn onto our table cloth. Anyoneunable to embroider their own names should write it on thepiece of cloth and give it to Wendy Cotton who will do it forthem. Rosemary Heeks and Sue Joy have agreed to take overrunning the Kurling Group on Mondays. Angela had beeninterviewed about the Kurling and seated volleyball by BBCRadio Somerset. A number of members of the group had goneto the Guildhall to play Kurling to provide a background forthe live broadcast. A Quiz will be held on 7th March atTatworth Memorial Hall to raise money to purchase a secondset of Kurling equipment. Tickets will be available soon for £5to include a Ploughman's.

Instead of a lunch in February, Angela suggested we go to TheAmmonite in Chard for a cream tea. She asked if everyonehad been satisfied with the meal at the Christmas Party. Aswe were all more than happy, she will book them again fornext year. Chard WI have asked if we would do the cateringfor their Centenary Party in October and in return they willprovide the refreshments for our Party in September. This waywe can all enjoy our parties without having to do anything andthis was agreed. Chard will also be celebrating their 50thBirthday. We were then treated to a fascinating talk byMargaret Harper about making glass jewellery, which shemakes for pleasure and donates the profits to charity(currently equipment for the Beacon Centre at MusgroveHospital).

Apart from a kiln and a grinding machine, the only other itemsMargaret needed to get started were a glass cutter and a pairof tweezers. The type of glass is called Dichroic, and it comesin many different colours, some of which change colour whenheated. This makes it very exciting because you never knowexactly how a piece will turn out after firing and Margaretoften gets up in the middle of the night to see the results.She either adds about 4 different pieces of coloured glass toone base, or makes a larger sheet which she then cuts up. Shenormally sells her jewellery at small craft shows or churchfêtes, although she prefers making it to selling it. After themeeting closed we had the opportunity to purchase some ofher work.

The next meeting on February 19th is a talk about BletchleyPark and will be an Open Meeting so husbands and friends cancome along.

Barbara Gault

TATWORTH WIVES GROUPHester Down writes:

Our programme for 2015 started as it always does with our

New Year Cheer Epiphany Party at which cheques werepresented for our two nominated projects for 2014. Thesewere for one edition of the Link for which a cheque for £200was presented to the Rev Tim Price, and the maintenance ofthe defibrillator at the Memorial Hall for which a cheque for£150 was presented to Mrs Angela Long. After thepresentations we enjoyed a buffet supper and entertainmentprovided by Emily Miller who sang some well known songs toher own accompaniment on the guitar and ukulele.

Our next meeting will be at Tatworth Church Room onThursday 5th February when our speaker will be PaulineHomeshaw who will talk about the role of the S.S.A.F.A. Thiswill be an open meeting to which everyone including visitors iswarmly invited. Our chosen fundraising project for 2015 willbe the planned extra storage for the Church Room.

SHOEBOX APPEAL 2014Marion Slyfield writes:

A Big “Thank You” to everyone who donated Shoeboxes,knitted hats & gloves, as well as donating scarves, toys, books,pencils, toiletries and other fillers for the Shoeboxes last year.

Nearly 10,000 boxes were collected from around Somerset.The warehouse group worked hard checking all the boxes forCustoms & Excise before they were put into large CardboardCartons and sealed, before being collected by the ArticulatedLorry and transported to Bosnia at the beginning of December,ready for the children to receive in time for Christmas.

We feel everyone did the Bosnian children proud again as intoday’s climate with money getting tighter and others needingour support.

Due to unforeseen circumstances Steve and I were not able togo out in the van this year. We greatly missed meeting all thecollectors around the county, but should be OK for 2015 sohave already put our names down, as have other volunteers aswell.

If you would like to help in any way this year, to find out moreplease contact Coordinators Peter & Ingrid on 07583333408.

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It is wonderful to say that I have already been given items forNovember, which are packed away in my cupboard.

So, once again on behalf of the Children, Operation ChristmasChild Organisation, volunteers, Steve and myself “Thank You”for all your support and kindness.

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FOR SALEAn extremely good collection of coarse fishing equipment –all in good condition, some unused:TWO SHIMANO MATCH REELS WITH SPOOLSDIAWA HARRIER MULTY QUIVER 13'DIAWA MULTY QUIVER 11' ROD - AS NEWTWO APEX CARP LANDING NETSFOX ADJUSTABLE CHAIR AND CARP MATBOSS SEAT BOX AND BOSS TROLLEYROD HOLDALLNYLON UMBRELLAand alsoV FIT EXERCISE BIKEFor more information and to view, please contact Mrs Frost on01460 220140

ST JOHN'S CHURCH NEWSSOCIAL MEDIA AND THE CHURCHMonica Mason writes:

Social media for a church serves two very useful purposes:

1. They engage your congregation (or certainly can!).2. They reach out to new people.

The Church of England is finding digital engagement viaTwitter, Facebook and blogging-sites a powerful and importantpart of its ministry and mission.

Sister Elizabeth Pio, based in Southsea in the Diocese ofPortsmouth, is the Anglican nun behind @bethanysister, whichhas attracted a followership of over 3,500. She uses the siteas an electronic notice-board, sharing spiritual insights andprayers as well as her ‘take’ on current affairs and evenfootball matches!

For Sister Elizabeth, it is a simple matter; the Church needs tobe where the conversation is and if that conversation is ‘on-line’, then that is where she plans to be: "People are onTwitter, people are on Facebook. As a Church, we do need toembrace it, simply because that is the case; that is wherepeople are having conversations."

Worldwide, there are over 1 billion people on Facebook, and500 million on Twitter. In the UK, more than half of the adultpopulation regularly logs in to some form of social media, withmore than 40 million people having a Facebook profile. Thosenumbers alone are a good reason for a church to be ‘on-line.’

Being realistic, we don’t expect that people will walk throughour doors just because they saw something they liked onFacebook (although this would be lovely!). However, a visibleand positive presence on-line can build a positive image forthe Church, engage our existing congregation and supportwider efforts to reach out to new people. Social media ismoving beyond just being a ‘fun tool,’ through which peopleconnect with friends, to a critical communications channel.

So, if you’re already tuned into social media, please like ournew Facebook page - 'St. John the Evangelist Church,Tatworth'. Then encourage all your friends and family to dothe same!

TATWORTH & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETYKen Johnson, chairman, writes:

Following the inclement January weather we can look forwardto the arrival of Spring - already the snowdrops, crocuses anddaffodils are heralding another gardening year.

The Society's Annual Luncheon, held at 'The Golden Fleece'was enjoyed by thirty plus members.

The Spring programme of open meetings, held at 19.30 in theTatworth Memorial Hall is as follows:

Feb 12th - 'Seed sowing, pricking out and potting on' by aspeaker from 'The Gold Club'

Mar 12th – 'My Horticultural Life in Ten Plants' by Rob Cotterill.

Apr 9th - 'Gardening for Wildlife' by a speaker from 'The GoldClub'

Membership of the Society is £3.00 per calendar year. Non-members visiting evening meetings are required to pay£2.00 per meeting.

“Nothing is so beautiful as spring -

When weeds, in wheels, shoot long and lovely and lush;

Thrush's eggs look little low heavens, and thrush

Through the echoing timber does so rinse and wring

The ear, it strikes like lightnings to hear him sing;

The glassy peartree leaves and blooms, they brush

The descending blue; that blue is all in a rush

With richness; the racing lambs too have fair their fling.”

Extract from 'Spring' by Gerald Manley Hopkins

FEBRUARY GARDENERTony Arnold ACIHort writes:

Maintenance. Agreed, the weather is very mixed – mild, windyand yes still a bit wintry sometimes, but are we prepared forthe “off” in mid February, quickly followed by the start of thegarden season in earnest in March? Hopefully the ground willstart warming up soon and enable us to get started on so manygarden tasks ahead.

Now’s a good time to check and clean those vital tools with awire brush, not forgetting the lawn mower. If you use anelectric mower, after cleaning, give it a safety check on a dryday, first plugging it in to a circuit breaker socket, if anysmoke appears switch off immediately and decide if itrequires expert attention. Check cabling for any faultsespecially if there is damaged, exposed or loose wiring.Similarly check a petrol mower with due regard to fuel safety.

Cutting blades for all tools will require sharpening with acarborundum sharpener, available from a garden retailer. It’sworth doing now for when that tough post winter pruningstarts.

Have you done that dreaded greenhouse, shed and garageclean and clear-out you have been promising yourself?Greenhouses act as a luxury hotel winter break for pathogensand insects and pests.

Plant Feeding. Replenish solid and liquid plant feeds. Tomatofood is often a favourite liquid feed. Don’t forget your acidloving plants (Ericaceous family) which require a separateliquid feed boost NOW; Camellias and Heather, are starting toflower already!

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Add organic fertiliser, seaweed (for a hormone boost), blood,fish and bone or pelleted chicken manure and lightly hoe in, itwill bring great benefits in Spring and Summer.

Wildlife. Don’t forget that wildlife needs extra help this timeof year. A bit of extra support now could well mean thedifference to having more birds this spring. Fruiting berryplants such as Mahonia (Berberis family) and Sorbus (Rosefamily) attract ground feeding blackbirds and thrushes (thatare endangered). Bees need good pollinating plants, there isnot enough of either - could we offer to house a beehive withhelp and advice provided by the British BeekeepingAssociation. Butterflies love and rely on Buddleias (Foxglovefamily) which are easy to grow, inexpensive, magnificent, tall,arching and fragrant garden plants, every garden could haveone.

Plant Now. Plant bare root trees and shrubs as February is thebest time, but avoid frost and very wet conditions. Pruneovergrown evergreens and late flowering shrubs not forgettingthat (post July flowering) clematis should be cut hard back.(Pre July) woody clematis should just be trimmed back. Tidyclimbers in general.

Garden Planning How content are you with your garden? What do you reallywant to achieve? Will a simple plan enable you to makechanges and improvements and provide interesting ideas forthought and discussion? Was last year’s gardening experienceup to expectation? Can you remember ideas you thoughtmight motivate you to make those exciting changes you alwayswanted to? It’s not too late to make decisions for the cominggardening year.

List any structural and planting changes. Did you want tocreate more space? Do some raised beds need adding,especially if growing tap root vegetables, the Umbelliferaefamily e.g. carrots, parsnips, celery etc. require depth whichalso helps to stop carrot fly. Drainage improves hugely with araised bed and you can add attractive and fragrant companionannual plants such as tagetes and marigolds that manyvegetable pests hate. It works!

Quick Planning Priority listSoil - Acid Alkali or Neutral. Try to do a pH check with aninexpensive testing kit. Take a small sample of soil, add somedistilled water and shake then use the indicator to see whatsoil pH you have. Also is it sandy or clay or is it nice andmixed and crumbly? Add plenty of fresh compost - your plantswill soon respond. Some moderate feeding will be welcome inMarch onwards, especially when plants start to flower.Vegetables will have their own feeding requirements, so docheck first.

Plant Size. Consider height, size, light and, often omitted,space and air circulation. Also, often forgotten, the spread ofplants. Shrubs are small trees so plan and prune carefully.Ground cover may be just what you want in difficult areas toplant. Climbers should give great pleasure and lift colour upabove all the other plants and can be used for covering upunsightly objects.

Containers can be used successfully for bulbs, summerflowering bedding plants and annuals. Try some vegetables ina deep container if you haven’t done so before, as well asspecimen standard shrubs and tender plants. Containers canbe moved around to achieve the best position, but do sobefore adding water as they become too heavy. Keep themwell watered during hot weather and add water crystalsbefore going away. They work well!!

For an extended version of Tony's article, or to contact him,please go to The Drift Newsletter Facebook page.

TATWORTH GOOD COMPANIONSAnne Goody writes:

Tatworth Good Companions ended 2014 with a lovely

Christmas dinner at Minehead. The hotel staff had made afantastic job of decorating and table laying - truly the best wehave had. The whole year was very enjoyable with many newmembers. Our January trip was a Mystery trip with a BurnsLunch. The Haggis was piped in by a local piper.

February 5th is Bingo

February 19 is a bottle tombola and a speaker

March 19th is a Mother's Day mystery trip and lunch

April 2nd - Easter Bingo

All Bingo session commence at 10am with coffee/tea/hotchocolate and biscuit over a chat. Bingo commences at 11am.

Visitors and new members are always very welcome withannual membership only being £3. For further informationplease contact Secretary Anne Goody on 01460 239434 orAssistant Secretary Helen Johnson.

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Nets of Logs £3.50 each

Nets of Kindling £3.50 each

Hotmax briquettes (20kg bags) £5.95 each

Winter bundle: 2 cubic metre loose load, 3 netsof kindling and 5 bags of Hotmax

£220.00

All prices include VAT @ 5% and delivery within 10 miles of South Chard, TA20 4QN.To qualify for free delivery there is a £75.00 minimum order.All wood is ethically sourced from sustainable woodland with active replanting programs and is seasoned for at least 12 months prior to being cut and split and then left to air dry.

ORDER EARLY TO AVOID THE WINTER RUSH

PERRY STREET CLUBClub Secretary writes:

From February 2nd the club’s new membership cards will beneeded by members to purchase drinks. If you have not paidyour subscription for 2015 please do so as soon as possible toensure continued member prices.

Forthcoming Events:

Feb 21st - ABBA Gold who will be performing in the functionroom from 9pm. Tickets are £10 and are limited to 1st come1st served basis due to the limit on numbers in the hall. Non-members are welcome to apply for tickets.

Feb 22nd - HOWL Open Mic from 3pm to 5:30pm

Feb 7th, 14th and 28th - Bingo/quiz from 9:30pm

Mar 14th and 28th - Bingo/quiz from 9:30pm

Mar 28th - HOWL Open Mic from 3pm to 5:30pm

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By Popular demand we will be continuing to run our successfulPie Night throughout the summer

Join us every Thursday for a selection of our finest homemade piesaccompanied by a glass of wine, pint or soft drink for only £10

Have an event or get together coming up? Don't forget we are more than happy to open

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EDITORIALAttention Moves on to TrainsFollowing the item in our last issue on the bus service, it appearsthat attention is now turning towards trains.

With several political parties making favourable noises about anew train station at our very own Chard Junction, we could befaced with the question “What shall we call it?”

Should we have a competition for the best station name? Howshould the entries be judged and indeed who by? Perhaps name itafter a local feature or even a local dignitary? Now there's athought.

Springing to mind are “Tatworth for Forton & Chard” -“Langdons Halt” - “Cider Central” - “South Chard Parkway” andso on.

One wonders if it is too premature to have such a debate.

EDITORIAL TEAMRuss Wardell T: 01460 221376, CoordinatorPlease send COPY to: 7 Dairs Orchard, Tatworth, TA20 2TA or email to: drift.editorial@talktalk.net

Deadline for The DRIFT no: 68 - 14th March 2015

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VARIOUS GROUPSCHARD BRIDGE CLUBMeets at TMH, Thursdays 7pm. Contact: 221315

CHARD & DISTRICT LACE CLUBMeets at TMH, Wednesdays 7pm. Contact: Jill Bond 220677

WENDY'S KITCHENEvery Wednesday at TMH 10am – 2pm. Delicious home cooked foodMonthly Roast lunches

GOOD COMPANIONSMeets alternate Thursday mornings at 10am at The Playing Fields.Contact: Anne Goody 239434

THE BOOK CLUBMeets regularly at members homes. Contact: Sue Osborne 220330THE ART CLUBMeets Brewer Room, TMH Wednesdays at 10am

THE EXERCISE CLASSTakes place at TMH on Wednesdays 3:30-5pm STRETCH & FLEX CLASSTakes place at Church Room on Mondays 2-3pm with Liz Murtha.Contact: Di Ramsay (Age UK) 08456434702

TATWORTH CRAFT GROUPMeets at TMH, Tuesdays 2-4pm. Contact: Cynetta 221173

TATWORTH WIVES GROUPMeets on the 1st Thursday in each month in the Church Room at 7:30pm. Contact: Nan Austin 220708

TATWORTH W.I.Meets on the 3rd Thursday each month in TMH at 7:30pmContact: Angela Long 220953 or Marguerita Bond 220198

TATWORTH FLOWER CLUBMeets on the 1st Thursday each month in TMH at 2:00pm for flower arranging demonstrations. Contact: Rosalie Palmer 65883

TATWORTH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETYMeets on the 2nd Thursday each month in TMH at 7:30pm. Contact: Ken Johnson, Chairman 01460 220221

RAG PROJECT TEAMSContactsActive LivingSue Russell 220339,Marguerita Bond 220198,Margaret Kitch 220099,Janet Wood 221823

The DriftRuss Wardell 221376,Phillip Pepperrell 221610

Community Speed WatchDoug Allen 220116

Health & Wellbeing CentreRoy Bain 220152

WalksJane McGee 220826

EnvironmentJudy MacOmish 220966

Public TransportAndrew Turpin 220691

Community Emergency Management Team - (CEMent)

John Pearce 221899

The Project Teams welcome new members – could you perhaps spare a little time?

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Date & Time Event VenueTatworth Flower Club – 'Blooming Spring' Workshop TMH

Thu 5th Feb – 7:00pm Tatworth & Forton Parish Council Meeting TMH

Thu 5th Feb – 7:30pm Tatworth Wives Group - “S.S.A.F.A.” with Pauline Homeshaw Ch Rm

Tatworth & District Horticultural Society – “Seed sowing, pricking out & potting on” TMH

Tatworth WI – “Bletchley Park” - Mr R Kibble-White (0pen meeting) TMH

T&F Movies - “What we did on our Holiday” (cert 12A) – comedy/drama – doors open 7.15pm TMH

Sat 21st Feb – 6:30pm for 7:30pm Ch RmABBA Gold – tickets £10 seet text PSC

HOWL Open Mic PSC

Lent Lunch Ch Rm

Lent Lunch Ch Rm

Tatworth Flower Club – “Spring has Sprung” with Lisa Fowler - 'Blooming Spring' competition TMH

Tatworth & Forton Parish Council Meeting TMH

Tatworth Wives Group - “Experiences of Her Life” with Ellie Baer Ch Rm

Tatworth WI QUIZ - in aid of sports equipment & defibrillator maintenance – see text TMH

Lent Lunch Ch Rm

Tatworth & District Horticultural Society – “My Horticultural Life in Ten Plants” by Rob Cotterill TMH

Lent Lunch Ch Rm

Tatworth WI – “It's a Vet's Life” - Mr M Welshman TMH

Lent Lunch Ch Rm

TMH

HOWL Open Mic PSC

Thu 2nd Apr – 2:00pm Tatworth Flower Club – 'Pots of Colour' with Barbara Clatworthy – 'Easter Bonnet' competition TMH

Thu 2nd Apr – 7:00pm Tatworth & Forton Parish Council Meeting TMH

Tatworth Playing Fields – Beer Festival TPF

T & F Movies - “The Imitation Game” (cert 12A) – based on Turing's life – doors open 7.15pm TMH

RegularsEvery Mon – 2pm Stretch and Relax Class Ch RmEvery Mon – 2.30pm New Age Kurling Group - £1.50 per session, including refreshments TMHEvery Mon, 7pm – 8pm Celia’s, Get Fit, Tone-up & Stretch Class TMHFirst Tuesday, Monthly Chiropodist – Mr Grimminger – Tel: 30114 TMHEvery Tue 2pm – 4pm Tatworth Craft Group - £1 each including refreshments – Brewer Room TMHEvery Wed 10am – 2pm Wendy's Kitchen TMHEvery Wed 3:30 – 5:00pm Exercise Class TMHEvery Wed 7pm Chard & District Lace Group – Brewer Room TMHEvery Sat 5pm – 7:30pm “Traditional Fish & Chips” van TMHFirst Thu, Monthly 2pm Tatworth Flower Club (for contacts see text) TMHFourth Tuesday, Monthly Kents Fellowship KCREvery other Sat – 9:30pm Bingo and Quiz PSC

The DRIFT DIARY 2015Thu 5th Feb – 2:00pm

Thu 12th Feb – 7.30pm

Thu 19th Feb – 7.30pm

Fri 20th Feb – 8.0pm

Quiz Night in aid of Tatworth Church funds - £3 snacks, soft drinks available – BYO wine/beer

Sat 21st Feb – 9pm

Sun 22nd Feb – 3pm – 5:30pm

Thu 26th Feb – 12 – 2pm

Thu 5th Mar – 12 – 2pm

Thu 5th Mar – 2.00pm

Thu 5th Mar – 7:00pm

Thu 5th Mar – 7:30pm

Sat 7th Mar – 7.00pm

Thu 12th Mar – 12 – 2pm

Thu 12th Mar – 7:30pm

Thu 19th Mar 12 – 2pm

Thu 19th Mar – 7.30pm

Thu 26th Mar 12 – 2pm

Fri 27th Mar – 8.00pm T&F Movies - “Mr Turner” (cert 12A) – biography of the artist – doors open 7.15pm

Sun 29th Mar – 3pm – 5:30pm

Fri/Sat 3rd & 4th Apr

Fri 24th April – 8.00pm

KEY: Ch Rm – St John's Church Room, PSC – Perry Street Club, TMH – Tatworth Memorial Hall, TPF – Tatworth Playing Fields, TPS – Tatworth Primary School, PO – Premier Stores/South Chard Post Office, StJ – St John's Church, KCR – Kents Common Room