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Proceeds from Coffee Morning – Weds 7th May

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Mary Butler

PROCEEDS FROM COFFEE MORNING HELD ON WED 7TH MAY FOR SOMERSET WILDLIFE TRUST The sum of £196 has been given to the Somerse Wildlife Trust – £161 from the Coffee Morning and £35 from the Bluebell Walk. Thank you to all … Continue reading →

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Coffee Morning – Weds 7th May at 10.30 followed at 11.30 by bluebell walk.

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Mary Butler

Our next Coffee Morning here at Chaffcombe will be on Weds 7th May in aid of Somerset Wildlife Trust – 10.30 – 12.00  followed by a bluebell walk at 11.30. … Continue reading →

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Complete road closure for pedestrians along the Reservoir Dam whilst works being carried out.

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Mary Butler

I need to make you aware of a significant change to what has been previously communicated regarding the pedestrian access being provided throughout the duration of the works to Chard Reservoir, along Chaffcombe Road. It was the intention to provide … Continue reading →

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Reg Meuross in concert at Chaffcombe

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Mary Butler

REG MEUROSS We are very lucky to have the fantastic Reg Meuross returning to perform for us at Chaffcombe Village Hall on Friday 25 th April at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are £10. To book phone … call 0146065909/ 07729103359 youtube.com … Continue reading →

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Janet’s Passing

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Mary Butler

JANET’S PASSING Dear Friends As you all are aware Janet passed away at 1pm on Tuesday 1st of April after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. I am writing this note to say a very sincere thank-you to everybody for … Continue reading →

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Heating oil stolen

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Mary Butler

Stolen Oil from a Tank in our Village. Beware OIL THEFT Our oil tank was emptied by some thieving soul. The cover was taken off the tank and thrown into a ditch behind us. We did not have a lock on … Continue reading →

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Proceeds from Coffee Morning held on 5th March

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Mary Butler

Poceeds from our Coffee Morning held on 5th March Profit of £178.17 has been given to the Alzheimer’s Society/Filo Project. Thank you to you all who kindly came along to support us. Our next Coffee Morning will be held on … Continue reading →

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Bamboo

Posted on February 20, 2025 by admin

There are bamboo canes available at the Chard LNR. They are superb for the garden so get down there and grab some! Contact Hanna the ranger at the Anglers Car Park. … Continue reading →

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CHAFFCOMBE PARISH MEETING – AGENDA

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Mary Butler

CHAFFCOMBE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – AGENDA Ordinary Meeting of CHAFFCOMBE PARISH COUNCIL to be held in the Village Hall on Monday 17th February 2025 at 7.30 p.m. 1. Attendance and Apologies 2. Public Voice 3. Report by Somerset Councillors 4. Minutes … Continue reading →

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Proceeds from Coffee Morning held on 5th February

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Mary Butler

£200 has been given to Newsline, our Talking Newspaper.   Thank you to all of you who came and donated.   It was much appreciated. Our next Coffee Morning will be held on Wednesday 5th March from 10.30 – 12.00.    We hope … Continue reading →

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Next Village Walk – Tuesday 11th February at 10.00 from Village Hall

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Mary Butler

Next Village Walk to walk and clear footpaths – Tuesday 11th Feb at 10.00 a.m. Dear all As the weather forecast today for next Tuesday seems to have improved I thought that I might venture forth, warmly clad for a … Continue reading →

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Reservoir Dam Works will start on Monday 20th Jan

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Mary Butler

Good morning, Apologies that this has come at short notice, we have been keeping an eye on the weather to confirm dates, but this is to let you know that the planned tree works to the dam at Chard Reservoir will … Continue reading →

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Next Coffee Morning – Weds 5th Feb in aid of Newsline at 10.30 a.m.

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Mary Butler

Our next Coffee Morning will be held at the Village Hall on Wednesday 5th February starting at 10.30 – 12.00 noon.   This time our Coffee Morning is in aid of Newsline, our local Talking Newspaper.   Everyone is welcome.  Just … Continue reading →

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Next Monthly Walk this Tuesday, 14th Feb at 10.00 from Village Hall

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Mary Butler

Dear all Now that the snow has gone for a while and the large fallen trees obstructing Whitemoor Hill and the track between Avishays House and Lydmarsh (very large) have been cleared we can think of a village walk. However … Continue reading →

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Proceeds from our Coffee Morning held on Wednesday 11th December

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Mary Butler

The profits from our Coffee Morning held on the 11th December in aid of our Church here at Chaffcombe made £167 which has been given to the Treasurer of the Church.   Thank you to all of you who came along. … Continue reading →

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Profits from our Jazz Evening

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Mary Butler

Profit from our Jazz Concert All expenses have now been paid and we had a profit of £350 which has gone to the Village Hall. Thank you to all of you who helped in setting up this concert and working … Continue reading →

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Profit from our Vinyl Evening held on Sat. 9th November

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Mary Butler

The profit from our Vinyl Evening was £330.40 which has been donated to Newsline (Chard and Ilminster Branch).   Thank you to all of you who came along to enjoy yourself and enjoy a two course dinner.    Thank you.   Best wishes   … Continue reading →

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Proceeds of Coffee Morning held on 6th November

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Mary Butler

The proceeds from our Coffee Morning held on 6th November was £118.75 which has been donated to Ferne Animal Sanctuary. Thank you to all of you who came and enjoyed a cuppa and interesting conversations.   Our next Coffee Morning … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting re Reservoir Works and Parish Council Meeting – Mon 18th November at 6.00 p.m.

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Mary Butler

Meeting re Reservoir at 6.00 and Parish Council Meeting at 7.30 p.m. Agenda CHAFFCOMBE PARISH COUNCIL Agenda Public Meeting at Chaffcombe Village Hall on Monday 18th November 2024 at 6.00 p.m. 1. Presentation by Somerset Council regarding proposed work at … Continue reading →

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Next Walk to clear footpaths in Chaffcombe

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Mary Butler

Dear all We did not succeed in walking Sprays Hill this month as the weather was too dire, so in the hope that next Tuesday may be ok I thought we should try again. So this is what is planned:- … Continue reading →

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