LATEST Information
Tuesday November 18th
World COPD Awareness Day
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​Today in the village
Bowls
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If you have any news or other contributions you think the village would be interested in please let me know via email or the Contact Website button at the bottom of this page.
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More photos from the New Jersey Boys event are now on the Village Events page
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The Royal Oak is returning to its winter speciality evenings with a Curry Night on Wednesday Nov 26th. To book a place call 01643 851 455 or email enquiries@royaloakexmoor.co.uk
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Further details of this and other themed evenings, visit the Royal Oak website.
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- This Week's Diary​ -​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Mon 17th​
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9:00am Circuit Training, Village Hall
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12:00pm Dulverton Literary Festival , various venues
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Tues 18th​​​​​​​​
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6:30pm Exmoor Friends - Helana Edginton, Animal First Aid Talk, Dulverton Town Hall
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Wed 19th​​​​​​​​​​
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10:30am Coffee Morning, Village Hall
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2:00pm Pickleball, Village Hall
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Thurs 20th​​​​
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9:00am Core Strength exercises, Village Hall
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6:00pm Table Tennis , Village Hall​​​​
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6:00pm Benefice choir practice, St Mary Magdalene's​​​​​​
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Fri 21st
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6:30pm Seafood Night, Tarr Farm Inn
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A packed Village Hall enjoyed the return of the New Jersey Boys, back after their successful show last year. Apart from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, there were also appearances by Tina Turner, Elton John and Freddie Mercury.​​​​
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​Sunday* Motoring Section
*(updated daily)
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These are this week's proposed local closures as well as other works affecting main routes to Minehead, Tiverton, Taunton and South Molton:
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Nothing!
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Proposed closures in coming weeks (subject to change):​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Northmoor Rd, Dulverton Nov 25th-27th 9:00-3:00, Wessex Water leak repair
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​A396 Dulverton to Exebridge Dec 1st-5th 7am-7pm, pre-surface dressing
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Dulverton various, Dec 7th 10am-9pm, Dulverton by Starlight
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B3224 Beulah Chapel To Withiel Hill, Dec 8th-14th 9:30-3:30, pre-surface dressing
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B3224 Summerway, Dec 8th-14th, 9:30-3:30, pre-surface dressing
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Bampton-Exeter Inn Dec 16th 9:30am-3:30pm, Openreach
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Halse Lane Dec 18th 15 minute delay for ditch clearing
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B3222 Brushford to Exbridge, Jan 5th-Mar 6th, 24 hours, drainage works
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A396 south of Exeter Inn, Jan 5th-17th, Overnight 7pm-6am, Planning, resurfacing, road marking
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Stagshead Lane Jan 12th-16th, 7am-7pm, pre-surface dressing
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A396 south of Wheddon Cross, Jan 20th 9:30-3:30, Openreach
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Avon & Somerset police publish a weekly list of where their traffic enforcement cameras will be. It can be viewed here
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Photo by David Luscott
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There was an excellent turnout at the Winn Club for Graham Pitchfork's informative and fascinating talk on Escape from Behind Enemy Lines
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Holders of green garden waste bins should have had warning that their collection dates are changing. To check yours click here
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John May Butchers have released the order form for their Christmas food delivery to the Oak Shop. The form is available in the shop or by download here
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Food ordered will be available in the shop on Tuesday Dec 23rd. Last day for placing your order is Monday Dec 15th​
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​​​​​​​​The Parish Council have published the draft minutes from their latest meeting.
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Amongst items discussed were:
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Village bridges
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Riparian ownership
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Christmas tree
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Village green - maintenance and bicycles
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Car park ownership
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Yellowcombe leat
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Website provider and domain name
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The full draft minutes can be seen here
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The Parish Council are looking to fill a vacancy in their ranks. If you think you may be interested in becoming a councillor, please e-mail the clerk Jennifer Yates at winsfordparishcouncil@gmail.com. ​
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Photos of events that have appeared on this page, and many more, can be found on the Village Events 2025 page
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