Kneeling
Coffee Morning – Wed 6th December 10.30 – 12.00

Church Services – 19th and 26th November
Next Village Walk to clear footpaths – Tuesday 31st October
Due to recent heavy rains it will be wet underfoot and muddy in parts so please come prepared. There may be some light trimming to be done en route.
Hope that this appeals and look forward to seeing you then
Best wishes
Anthonty Gray Chaffcombe Parish PPLO
Anthony Gray
18 Barberry Drive
Chard
Somerset TA20 1HR
tele 0146065392
e-mail anthony.gray37@outlook.c
Proceeds from Jazz Evening
Thank you to you all who kindly came to our Jazz Band evening last week. It was a great night and thank you for all of your positive comments.
We made an astonishing profit of £459, after paying for the Band, and this will go towards the purchase of new cookers for the Hall.
Thank you to everyone and hope to see you all at our next evening on December, Taffy Thomas, Midwinter Folk Tales. Taffy is one of the country’s most celebrated storytellers. He is England’s first storyteller laureate.
Tickets are on sale now at £10 which includes refreshments and a complimentary glass of wine. Bookings can be made with Mary Butler 01460 64592 and Stan Robinson 01460 239121 or email: marybutler10@outlook.com
All the best
Mary and Stan
Next Monthly Walk to cut back foliage on our footpaths
Tuesday 5th September at 10.0 0 a.m. Weather permitting of course!
I am planning a walk (not too foolishly I hope) in the hope that what is currently forecast as showery weather will turn out better on the day.
This is what could be in prospect:-
Parish Footpath Walk Tuesday 5th September 2023 at 10.00am
Village Hall – Summer Lane – Whitemore Hill (taken gently) – Lydmarsh Farm – -Youngs Copse – Golf Course – Cricket Cross – Cricket Lane – Sprays Hill – Knapps Lane (west) – Village Hall
It is likely to be muddy in parts and there may be some cutting back to be done so be prepared.
Hope that this appeals but bring your waterproofs and boots as there may be some pesky brambles to cut back
Please wear suitable footwear as it may be very slippery and muddy!!!! All of our walks are voluntary and walkers walk with us at their own risk. No liability is accepted. We try to arrange these monthly walks along our footpaths to clear the overgrowth on the footpaths and enjoy the scenery and each others’ company. More volunteers are needed if we are to continue to keep our footpaths walkable. If you have any secateurs etc. Please feel free to bring them along – suitable gloves are advised if you are helping in this way. Dogs are welcome but must be on a lead.
Hope you can join me for a bit of gentle walking and talking
Best wishes
Anthony Gray, Chaffcombe Parish PPLO 01460 65392
Sunset Cafe Stompers (Jazz) at Chaffcombe
SUNSET CAFE STOMPERS (JAZZ BAND) will be playing at Chaffcombe Village Hall on Friday 15th September 2023 at 7.30 p.m.
Tickets are £10 (including light refreshments and a glass of wine).
The Jazz Band plays great tunes, e.g. from Scott Joplin, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington and Fats Waller.
Tickets are available from: Mary Butler on 01460 64592 or marybutler10@outlook.com
Stan Robinson on 01460 239121 or janet.m.robinson@sky.com
We await to hear from you. Best wishes Mary
Next monthly walk to clear footpaths – Tues 8th August
Anthony Gray
18 Barberry Drive
Chard
Somerset TA20 1HR
tele 0146065392
e-mail anthony.gray37@outlook.com
Chaffcombe Flower Festival
ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS FLOWER FESTIVAL
CHAFFCOMBE
Not only were we blessed with a gloriously sunny weekend for our Flower Festival but without the generous time and efforts of so many people none of it would have been possible.
From the initial planning of programmes and posters (which were beautifully thought out) , the ideas flowed.
The church came alive with memories of wedding anniversaries past and present and the village filled with visitors enjoying the flower arrangements and the many entertainments that were offered.
There was comfort with endless cake and cream teas; retail, therapy including the table top sale and tombola – not forgetting the plant stall – also supplied by volunteers.
The dog show, as always, was great fun, as were the water wheel visits and the climbing of the church tower – many steps!
Then , of course, calm was provided with the portrait painting, a photographic display and a guided village walk.
On the Sunday evening, we shared our favourite hymns with readings in a service of Hymns and Pimms and finally, on Monday, to end the festivities, we were treated to a celebration of music with a wedding theme for organ and voice – with Cava to follow, of course!
At the moment, we have raised a provisional sum of £2010.36p. All in all, a successful, if not tiring weekend for all involved!
Thank you everyone for your kind and generous help.
Pamela and Mary
Chaffcombe Parish Walks for next week
Anthony Gray
18 Barberry Drive
Chard
Somerset TA20 1HR
tele 0146065392
e-mail anthony.gray37@outlook.com