VILLAGE publicans plan to heighten community spirit during a fundraising quiz night on Thursday, March 27. Barry and Vanessa Eason, from The Hood Arms in Kilve, will be hosting the event in aid of St Margaret's Somerset Hospice. There will be a fantastic
TALENTED transatlantic fiddle singer Christi Andropolis brings her dynamic mixture of Appalachian mountain music and Delta Blues to the Ritz Acoustic Club in Burnham on Thursday (March 20). Originally from New York State, Christi now resides in Plymouth
WITH the terrible weather the country is currently experiencing, it seems like the perfect time for a school production of Noah's Ark. Dress rehearsals for St John and St Francis' Theatre Club production of the popular religious story have been going
A DEVOTED young father who died last week in a motorcycle accident in Bridgwater has been described as "a wonderful, wonderful boyfriend". Damian Martin Motuel, 22, injured his neck after coming off his motorbike in Salmon Parade on Wednesday, March
THE winner of Make Mother's Day Magic for your Mum' competition is Mrs Gill Smith of Bridgwater. Gill received the ultimate pampering experience from Specsavers in Bridgwater and Evolution Hair and Beauty. The prize includes full eye examination, designer
Mrs Anne E. M. Langford of Eastgate House, Monmouth Street, Bridgwater died at Milton House Nursing Home on December 22. She was 86. The funeral on January 11 at Westfield Church, West Street was conducted by the Rev Chris Baillie. Mourners: Mr Roger
Mr Patrick George Berry (Pat) of Dixies Cottage, Enmore, Bridgwater died at Bridgwater Community Hospital on February 11. The funeral at St Mary and All Saints Church, Broomfield on February 22 was followed by interment in the churchyard where Pat rejoined
BRIDGWATER College has had its best year ever for leading universities applications, with a host of female students securing offers to study at some of the country's most prestigious campuses. Grace Hudson, Frances Potjewyd, Victoria Johnson, Gemma Pouncy
Mr Donald Cox of Bristol Road, Bridgwater died on February 1 at Musgrove Park Hospital. He was 79. Funeral on February 14 at St John's Church, Bridgwater, followed by interment at Bristol Road Cemetery, was conducted by the Rev Geraldine Kirk. Family
Mrs Winifred Tucker of Bridgwater died at Bridgwater Hospital on February 22. She was 92. The funeral on February 28 at Taunton Deane Crematorium was conducted by the Rev Peter Bannister. Family mourners: Denise and Dave Staples, Audrey (daughters and
Mrs Kathleen Hooper of Burtle died on January 30. She was 91. The funeral on February 7 at St Philip and St James Church, Burtle was conducted by the Rev Bob Parker. Family mourners: Ron and Barbara Vowles (daughter and son-in-law); Gordon and Michelle
PUT on your dancing shoes, dig out your finest disco outfit and prepare yourself for the return of one of the most convincing tribute acts in the UK. Scissor Sisterz, who have been considered by many as the ultimate Scissor Sisters tribute act, will
PROMISING Haygrove School trampolinists were treated to a coaching session from World Under-19 Trampolining Champion and ex-pupil Laura Gallagher. Returning to the school with her coach Polly Osmond, Laura commenced the four-hour session with a floor-based
BRIDGWATER businesses are being offered advice on environmental practice as a series of new roadshow events are launched across the South West from Government funded service Business Link. The Environment Roadshow 2008 visits Huntworth Park on Tuesday
CALLING all old Bridgwater Grammar School Girls for a reunion for those who started the school in 1959 and will therefore be celebrating a very special birthday this year. The reunion takes place on Saturday March 22 so if you do not have the details
WHAT a sad reflection of our medical services when a number of GPs from East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater have to parade themselves in front of the camera looking extremely miserable, forlorn and very sanguine. What are they complaining about? Apparently
QUEEN of Hearts Bridge Club results for March 3 were Gweneth and John Bellinger 59.4%, Pat Bater and Sylvia Pole 58.9%, Joan Martin and Mabel Hutchings 57.7%, Pam and Bob Hooper 55.7%, Norma and Bruce Milthorp 54.8%. The group meet at 7.15pm each Wednesday
FEBRUARY walks programme for the Sedgemoor Ramblers got off to a good start with a charity walk along the MacMillan Way West, part 16 to Wootton Courtney and Dunkery Beacon, which was enjoyed by all, despite everyone having a battle against very strong
Farmland Birds: AN illustrated talk on farmland birds by Eve Tigwell took place in the village hall on Wednesday March 5, organised by the Somerset Wild Life Trust. The pictures were beautiful and made even more interesting as Eve talked about each of
GARDENERS and all those interested in helping to plan for the 2008 flower show are invited to attend the annual general meeting. It will be on Tuesday March 18 at 7.30pm in the village hall - playing field side door entrance.
THE museum will be operating in steam on Good Friday and Easter Monday from 1-5pm. One of the largest collections of steam engines and pumps in the South of England will be on display as well as a two-foot gauge railway with a Simplex engine. There is
BRIDGWATER Philatelic Society next meet at 7.15pm on Thursday March 20 at Westfield United Reformed Church in the hall at West Street, Bridgwater. The evening's entertainment will be a talk and display given by a guest speaker covering the Cinderella
BRIDGWATER Probus Club held a monthly meeting on March 4 at Wellworthy Social Club, Colley Lane. New president, Mr G. Turner, welcomed the 26 members plus one guest before introducing the speaker, Mr Tony Bagwell. Tony gave members an insight into the
FRIDAY March 7 women from many denominations gathered at the Salvation Army to attend the Women's World Day of Prayer service, linking with women in 180 countries around the world. Chairman, Major Jennie McCombe, warmly welcomed the Mayor and Mayoress
THE chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting on March 7 before introducing the speaker, Councillor David Busby. He began by talking about his holiday in India and showed a map of the country, pointing out where he began his journey and the routes taken
A STOGURSEY pig farmer says the industry is facing a challenging future as the cost of pig feed continues to rise across the UK. Terry Miller has seen his overheads soar as increasingly affluent Asian countries such as China and India are heightening
Eileen was born in Kildare, Ireland in 1932 to parents John and Mary Smith. She attended a convent school in Kildare until the age of 16. Her first job was as a Ward Assistant in a hospital where she thoroughly enjoyed her time. She then went to work
BRIDGWATER motor trade company Hickley Valtone has announced it is to sell its Refinish Division to a Leicester-based company, Hex Holdings. The 80-year-old company has sold the division, which had been supplying vehicle paints and associated products
TO celebrate World Book Day, the Inner Wheel Club of Sedgemoor organised a bookmark competition to encourage children to be aware of the importance of reading books. Seven and eight-year-old children from St Mary's School created colourful bookmarks
