OUR NEXT VILLAGE WALK TO CLEAR FOOTPATHS

Dear all

I plan to do another footpath walk next Thursday 20th November as follows:-

Chaffcombe Parish Footpath Walk Thursday 20th November 2025 at 10.00am

Village Hall – Summer Lane (south) – past Court Farm barns and across field – track along stream bank to Knapps Lane – Knapps Lane (east) – track to Sprays Hill – Cricket Lane (east) – Knowle Lane (west) – track south past Ashton – Cricket Lane (west) – Chaffcombe Gate – track south across fields to Village Hall

Due to recent heavy rain parts of the route are likely to be muddy so good waterproof footware is advisable.

Hope you will be able to join and that we may have so good views as well.

Best wishes

Anthony Gray Chaffcombe Parish

Anthony Gray

18 Barberry Drive

Chard

Somerset TA20 1HR

tele 0146065392

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e-mail anthony.gray37@outlook.com

Parish Council Meeting Agenda

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Chaffcombe Village Website – http://www.chaffcombe.com/

CHAFFCOMBE PARISH COUNCIL Agenda Ordinary meeting of CHAFFCOMBE PARISH COUNCIL to be held at Chaffcombe Village Hall on Monday 17th November 2025 at 7.30 p.m.

1. Attendance and Apologies

2. Minutes of the ordinary meeting held on Monday 18th August 2025

3. Public Voice

4. Report by Somerset Councillor

5.. Planning Applications – no new applications to date

6. Footpaths

7. Reservoir 8. Highway matters

8.1 Temporary barrier at the bridge

8.2 Crack at railway bridge

8.3 Removal of loose stones between the bridge and the telephone box

8.4 Meeting at Eagle Tavern to discuss crossroad on A303

9. Flooding

9.1 Blocked drains

9.2 Creation of an attenuation pond for Summer Lane

10. Orchard Plot brambles

11. LCN Meetings

12. Dog bins

13. Speeding in the village

14. Website and new email address

15. Banking – new account

16. Budget and Precept

17. Payments and Receipts

18. Matters and items to report

19. Date of next ordinary meeting of Chaffcombe Parish Council – Monday 16th February 2026 at 7.30 p.m. at Chaffcombe Village Hall.

Sue Morley / Chaffcombe Parish Clerk / 43 Butts, Ilminster, TA19 0AY / Tel: 01460 53378 / Email: chaffcombeclerk@gmail.com

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Next Village Walk to clear Footpaths

Dear All

We have been busy at the Nature Reserve building a plane to go into the Play Area, still in the construction phase but now  leaving a bit of time to think of other things, particularly Village Walks. 

Don’t worry, there will be no daredevil pilot swooping over the village, this plane is made out of solid reclaimed oak and will be difficult to move once assembled.

This is what is planned for this walk:-

Chaffcombe Village Footpath Walk 30th October  2025 at 10.00 am

Village Hall – Knapps Lane (E) – drop down into the stream and along banking to field –  along edge of field boundary to Summer Lane – across Court Farm and other fields to Gaylards Lane – across Walscombe Farm fields and behind Little Paintmoor to Paintmoor Lane – Paintmoor Lane (N) – to Chaffcombe Lane and Village Hall.

I have kept the walk shortish as the weather forecast is not brilliant. We should be prepared for wet conditions underfoot and some light cutting back may be required.

Hope you would like to come and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Best wishes

Anthony Gray Chaffcombe Parish PPLO

Anthony Gray

18 Barberry Drive

Chard

Somerset TA20 1HR

tele 0146065392

mobile 07423136755

e-mail anthony.gray37@outlook.com

NEXT COFFEE MORNING HERE AT CHAFFCOMBE – WEDS 5TH NOVEMBER IN AID OF ASTHMA+LUNG UK

COFFEE MORNING IN AID OF ASTHMA & LUNG UK

WEDS 5TH NOVEMBER

CHAFFCOMBE VILLAGE HALL – 10.30 – 12 NOON

John Lindsay’s daughter (Bethany – 2) has

been affected by asthma & lung illnesses

and has been in hospital a high number

of times due to covid, bronchiolitis,

asthma and other more general breathing difficulties.

She has been rushed to hospital by ambulance twice,

one on her 1st birthday and missing her own

Birthday party.

John is running several events in aid of this charity

 and will also compete in the London Marathon 26th April 2026.

(John is the son of Roger and Jenny Lindsay who live in the village)

Donations would be very welcome

Proceeds of Coffee Morning

Our Coffee Morning held on Weds 1st October made a profit of £170.60 which has been donated to the Chard Community Hub. Serena gave a talk on what the Hub does. Thank you everyone who kindly helped and came along.

Our next Coffee Morning will be held on Weds 5th November in aid of the Asthma + Lung Uk charity. We hope to see you there – 10.30 – 12 noon.

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Our next Chaffcombe coffee morning is in aid of Chard Community Hub

Wednesday 1st October at Chaffcombe village hall at 10.30 am till noon. So please do come along grab a home-made cake or two and a great cup of coffee, all for a donation to a worthy cause.

Coffee and cake

All proceeds will go to Chard Community Hub

About Chard Community Hub, a place where everyone is welcome

Chard Community Hub creates a safe and inclusive space for the community of Chard to meet up, drop-in and join with groups, where community members feel supported, heard and a sense of pride for their community.

Chard Community Hub is an all-inclusive organisation with a drive to support and serve those who need us. Our key values are kindness, collaboration and positivity

Next Village Walk to clear footpaths

Dear all
I have been waiting for a leg injury to clear caused by trying to clamber over a horrible stile but hopefully it is now improved enough to plan a village walk.
Please note that this will be on Thursday 25th September!
This is what is planned:-
Chaffcombe Village Walk THURSDAY 25th September at 10.00am
 
Village Hall – Summer Lane – Whitemore Hill – Lydmarsh – across fields to Youngs Copse – Golf Course – Knapps Lane – Village Hall.
 
If the day is good we could divert to :- towards Cricket Cross – Cricket Lane – Sprays Gill – Knapps Lane – Village Hall

The fields that we cross could be wet and muddy so good footware is advisable. There may be some light cutting back to do en route.

Hope that this appeals and you will join in.

Best wishes

Anthony Gray Chaffcombe Parish PPLO

Anthony Gray

18 Barberry Drive

Chard

Somerset TA20 1HR

tele 0146065392

mobile 07423136755

e-mail anthony.gray37@outlook.com

Our next Coffee Morning is Wed 1st October

Chaffcombe Coffee Mornings

Wednesday 1st October

 

This time to rasie monies for

Chard Community Hub

a place where everyone is welcome

Please give generously

Where: Chaffcombe Village Hall

Times: 10.30 – 12.00

All are welcome. Young and old, parishioners and visitors.

Homemade cakes, tea/coffee available for a generous donation.

For information:

www.chaffcombe.com   Chat Page – Facebook

or Mary on 01460 64592

Mick Ryan and The Crows are coming to Chaffcombe on Sat 6th September

Mick Ryan and The Crows are in concert here at Chaffcombe on Saturday 6th September at 7.30 p.m.   Tickets are £10 each to include a free glass of wine on arrival and a buffet.

This group are well-known folk singers.

Tickets are available from Mary Butler on 01460 64592, 07799002066 or marybutler10@outlook.com  or Stan Robinson on 01460 239121.

Please give us a ring to purchase tickets.

 

 

Parish Council Agenda – Monday 18th August at 7.30 p.m.

CHAFFCOMBE PARISH COUNCIL

Agenda

Annual meeting of CHAFFCOMBE PARISH COUNCIL to be held at Chaffcombe Village Hall on
Monday 18th August 2025 at 7.30 p.m.

1. Attendance and Apologies

2. Minutes of the annual meeting held on Monday 19th May 2025

3.. Planning Applications – no new applications to date

4. Footpaths

5. Reservoir

6. Highway matters

6.1 Road closure at Reservoir

6.2 Temporary barrier at the bridge

6.3 Crack at railway bridge

7. Flooding

8. LCN Meetings

9. Dog bins

10. Payments and Receipts

11. Banking – notification from Lloyds to charge a monthly fee

12. Requirement to use a .org or .gov email address via a website.

13. Matters and items to report

14. Date of next ordinary meeting of Chaffcombe Parish Council – Monday 15th November 2025 at
7.30 p.m. at Chaffcombe Village Hall.

Sue Morley / Chaffcombe Parish Clerk / 43 Butts, Ilminster, TA19 0AY / Tel: 01460 53378 /
Email: chaffcombeclerk@gmail.com

Proceeds from Coffee Morning – Weds 7th May

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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 of you who came along and we hope to see you on Weds 4th June, 10.30 – 12.00 in aid of Chaffcombe Church.

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

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 access through the road closure, however, the ground conditions were not as anticipated and following the guidance provided by a highway consultant, based on that recommendation, it was decided that due to the required road widths needing to be maintained, the only decision is for the walkway to be retracted.

Whilst I completely appreciate this might be seen as a disappointment, safety must be a priority as it is not something Somerset Council or Kier will compromise on.

I trust you can appreciate the complexities of this decision, but I wanted to make you aware of this change immediately, hence the time of this email.

Should you wish to discuss this in further detail, please do not hesitate to contact Anna anna.meares@somerset.gov.uk or Kelly kelly.j.cowling@kier.co.uk

Thanks

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Janet’s Passing

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 the all the support that you gave us both during that time. Janet received nothing but kindness and consideration when, at times, she could be difficult I don’t know how I would have coped without you.

I have been overwhelmed with over 70 cards with lovely messages that I shall treasure.

Janet’s funeral is on Tuesday 29th April at 12.40 pm at Taunton Crematorium, returning to our Village Hall for the Wake. All are welcome.

Many, many thanks, Stan.

Heating oil stolen

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 the tank and the monitor didn’t seem to be working, so we now have no hot water or heating! PLEASE BE AWARE that this quiet village has been targeted and if you don’t have a lock on your tank, then do get one fitted.

Proceeds from Coffee Morning held on 5th March

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 Weds 2nd April at the Village Hall from 10.30 – 12.00. This time our profits will go to the Thorncombe First Responders. Please come along and enjoy a cuppa and a chat to support this voluntary body who do an excellent job in helping us all.

Best wishes