the watchet and williton and quantock advertiser - may edition

May 2016

Issue 85

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Cothelstone Point to Point

Stephanie Walsh

W AND W ADVERTISER 2 MAY 2016

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Target start date for new roundabout

at Bishops Lydeard

Key work to build a new roundabout on the A358 at

Bishops Lydeard is anticipated to start in September.

The scheme will be delivered by developer Taylor Wimpey as part of a

legal agreement linked to the construction of new homes in the village.

Permission for a development on Station Road was granted by the District

Council in 2011 and included a Section 106 Legal Agreement with the

developer.

In 2014, the County Council entered into a separate legal agreement

(Section 278) with the developer to enable the highway works to go ahead.

A series of positive meetings have taken place between Taylor Wimpey and

the County Council since then, and it has now been agreed that a final

design for this will be approved within the next few weeks.

The design works have had to evolve since discussions first began and the

new roundabout plans now include the reconstruction of the underpass.

Once approval is granted, Taylor Wimpey will complete the tender

process and appoint a contractor to construct the roundabout and

associated works with a target start date of September.

Cllr David Fothergill, Somerset County Council’s Cabinet Member for

Highways said: “These will be complex works on a major road so we need

to ensure everything has been carefully considered before construction

begins. We’re all keen to see a roundabout in place as quickly as possible

and I’m pleased we are now working towards a start date. What is more,

by starting in September we’ll be avoiding the school holidays and the peak

time for tourists in the area and this should also help keep disruption to

local businesses and the West Somerset Railway to a minimum.”

A Taylor Wimpey spokesperson said: “We have been in extensive

discussions with Somerset County Council regarding the design of the

highway works and we are now confident that an agreement is imminent.

We remain committed to delivering these works and once approval is

granted, we can complete the tender process for the works and appoint a

contractor with the aim of starting construction in September.”

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Stay where it all began

Lynton and Lynmouth

Railway Station Self-Catering Flat

The flat is uniquely situated overlooking the lovely West Lyn Valley and has the novelty of being housed

in the delightfully picturesque old Lynton and Lynmouth Railway Station, terminus of the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway, closed as a station in 1935

and converted into a residence long since. It is centrally placed for Exmoor beauty spots including Watersmeet,

the Doone Valley, Valley of Rocks, Woody Bay and many others, it is five minutes by car from Lynmouth.

Booking from Saturday to Saturday. Short stays and weekend breaks accepted out of season.

Tariff and brochure from Mrs W Pryor, Station House, Station Hill,

Lynton, North Devon, EX35 6LB

Telephone: 01598 752381 or 01598 752275 (daytime only)

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fridge-freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer & dishwasher

family bathroom plus ground floor

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highchair, cot and stair gate available

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tel: 07711 286 510

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Connecting Devon and Somerset

Broadband Voucher Scheme

http://www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk

/cds-broadband-voucher-scheme/ has recently

launched its Voucher Scheme to provide subsidies to install alternative

broadband technology to premises across Devon and Somerset. Vouchers

worth up to £500 are now available for residents and businesses across the

entire programme area who experience broadband speeds below 2Mbps. The

subsidy will cover the cost of connecting to an improved broadband service

to boost broadband speeds to a minimum of 10Mbps. Eligible residents and

businesses who are in receipt of a voucher code can redeem the voucher

with one of the suppliers at www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk

Seven broadband suppliers are currently registered on the scheme offering a

variety of technology solutions including fibre to the home, wireless and

satellite. We would appreciate it if you could spread the word about the

programme, especially to the rural communities who suffer from slow

broadband speeds. The CDS Team, Devon & Somerset County Council

[email protected]

Monday to Saturday 10am-4.30pm Sundays 11.30am-3.30pm

1 THE ESPLANADE, WATCHET

01984 656224

http://www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk/cds-broadband-voucher-scheme/

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The Encore Trading Company Limited trading as Encore Financial is an associate company of Chancery House Finance Ltd who are authorised and

regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Somerset Choices ‘Community Connect’

drop-in events in West Somerset and

Sedgemoor

Monthly ‘Community Connect’ drop-in events are being held in West

Somerset and Sedgemoor to provide information and advice to people

on local care and support services. The drop-in events take place on the

last Tuesday of every month from 10am to 1pm at The Sanctuary in

Watchet and The Surgery in Axbridge. People are encouraged to drop-in

to have a chat and a cuppa. Volunteers will be on hand to:

give advice on staying independent, healthy and well

help people find out about local services and community groups

using the Somerset Choices website

discuss support available to carers

find information on volunteering opportunities

To find out more about the ‘Community Connect’ drop-in events or

other local events visit: www.somersetchoices.org.uk

Quantock Pharmacy 11 Swain Street WATCHET TA23 0AB

Tel: 01984 631343 Fax: 01984 633235

[email protected]

Pharmacist Manager: Mr Justin Margison BPharm (HONS) CertED,MRPharms

Quick, efficient service with no queuing Telephone ordering of your prescriptions (please ask first) FREE deliveries to a wide area Fine fragrances and gifts Any product not stocked? WE WILL ORDER IT Traditional, community orientated friendly pharmacy NEW longer opening hours with NO LUNCH CLOSURE MON-FRI 8:30am-6.00pm, SAT 9.00am-5.00pm

VISIT US SOON!!

53 Swain Street, Watchet

Tel: Steve on 01984 634 807

Sea, Coarse & Fly Tackle

Live & Frozen Bait

Rods, Reels, Clothing & Accessories

Open 9-5 Mon-Sat, Closed Wednesday

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Incorporating Watchet Outdoor Leisure and Chandlery

Large selection of Outdoor Leisure products

Casual and Outdoor Clothing inc Footwear

Full Range of Fishing Equipment

Full Yacht Marina and Boatyard Facilities

Ice Cream Parlour with Real Somerset Farmhouse Ice Cream

Internet Shop and Mail Order www.watchetchandlery.co.uk

Large stocks of marine products and paints

Watchet Harbour Marina Ltd 10 The Esplanade

Watchet Somerset TA23 0AQ 01984 631264 Fax: 01984 634898

[email protected] www.watchet-harbour-marina.com

WILLITON MINIBUS

0011998844 663399114411

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Car Spares and Accessories

Tel : 01984-633493

Unit 6, Roughmoor Enterprise Park, Williton, Somerset, TA4 4AT

www.motorlinewilliton.co.uk

mailto:[email protected]



All types of property maintenance and refurbishment

Always happy to provide a free quote

Mobile 07729-111-678 Home 01278-741078

Aaron Building Keith Taylor

LOCAL BUILDER FOR ALL YOUR REQUIREMENTS

Established 30 years Quality assured

Roofing Plumbing Heating Painting and decorating Glazing Plastering Bricklaying, walls, extensions, garden

paving Planned maintenance and emergency repairs of all buildings Extensions and conversions Complete or part renovations of

bathrooms and kitchens

01984 640020 07930 672 437

[email protected]

S.G. Walsh Property Maintenance

All aspects of decorating work undertaken.

Small maintenance jobs to full refurbishment.

Wood work, guttering, fencing, fitting kitchens & lots more.

Call Steve today for a free no obligation quote.

6 Greenway, Watchet, TA23 0BP

Telephone 01984 639153 or 07725 699388



Watchet Market

2016 Market Season.

Watchet Market will then place every

Wednesday, for an 18 week period from

7 May to 14 September 2016 from 9.30am

to 3.30pm.

Prospective traders who would like a pitch

should contact the Town Council Office

[email protected]

Courtesy of

http://www.visit-watchet.co.uk/

DISCOUNT CARPETS & BEDS

Three Piece Suites, Bedroom Suites,

Electric Beds, Pine Furniture,

Recliners, Sofa Beds etc.

Tel: 01643 702535 Fax: 01643 702694

UNIT 3B, MART ROAD, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET TA24 5BJ




MARKS DOMESTIC REPAIRS

For all washing machine and tumble dryer repairs

BOSCH ZANUSSI HOTPOINT CREDA ARISTON BENDIX CANDY INDESIT BEKO SERVIS WHITEKNIGHT WHIRLPOOL HOOVER

New washing machine installations and disposal of old washing machines

We offer a selection of QUALITY RECONDITIONED MACHINES

All work guaranteed

[email protected] www.marksdomesticrepairs.co.uk

FOR FREE ADVICE:

01984 629333 or 01823 283338 01278 495044 or 01643 475005

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STANDARD, UPVS LOCK SYSTEMS AND CYLINDERS, KEYED ALIKE AND

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A FAMILY RUN COMPANY NOT A MULTI-NATIONAL

SPEAK TO CHRIS OR AARON, IF WE CAN HELP WE WILL

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AND IF WE CAN’T SOLVE THE PROBLEM WE DON’T CHARGE

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New Street Fair in Watchet

A new monthly Street Fair in Watchet begins on Sunday 1st May and will

include all sorts of stalls from vintage clothing to craft to delicious food

stalls, including popcorn and pancakes. Each month there will be a

particular theme for the Street Fair with associated food offerings and

entertainment. The themes will be:

Sunday 1May - May Day Street Fair

Sunday 5 June - Royal Street Fair

Sunday 3 July - American Day Street Fair

Sunday 7 August - Sand & Sea Street Fair

Sunday 4 September - Indian Summer Street Fair

Sunday 2 October - Apple Sunday Street Fair

Sunday 6 November - Autumn Leaves Street Fair

The Fairs are funded by the central government national initiative

Coastal Communities which aims to boost Britain’s coastal towns.

Watchet is one of 118 Coastal Communities Teams set up last year by

government to help drive forward coastal areas growth.



NOW IN STOCK

DIESEL PETROL INVERTER SITE GENERATOR

01984 631661 07979 731769

Roger and Darren Grellier

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

TO HEAVY LANDSCAPING

FAMILY RUN BUSINESS SINCE 1989

WE OFFER FIRST CLASS WORK

FREE ESTIMATES

Tree Surgery / Wood Chipping

Fencing : Patios : Hedges

Ponds : Lawns : Turfing : Decking

Driveway Restoration

(any material)

Stonewall Cladding

ALL WORK CONSIDERED AND PRICED

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2012 ACCOMMODATION AND EATING OUT


MAY 2016

Simonsbath Festival 2016

1May – 16 June

The annual Simonsbath Festival runs from

May Day to Midsummer celebrating the

cultural heritage of Exmoor, also inviting

top musicians from abroad to celebrate their cultural heritage during the

intervening six weeks.

In the spirit of diversity the festival features a lively mix of classical, jazz,

opera and world music concerts as well as a variety of talks, walks and an

art exhibition all based in the tiny village of Simonsbath, the magical heart

of Exmoor.

To receive a full colour, printed festival programme email

[email protected] or just call 01643 831343.




Lynton Cinema LEE ROAD, LYNTON, EX35 6HW

Adults £5.00, Senior Citizens £4.50, Children £3.00

BOOKING AND ENQUIRIES: 01598 753397

PLEASE NOTE FILMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

FILM CLUB PLEASE BOOK TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT 01598 752490 [email protected]

Sun 1 May at 4.00pm TILDA SWINTON, TOM HIDDLESTON

ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE A depressed musician reunites with his lover, though their romance - which has already endured several centuries - is disrupted by the arrival of her uncontrollable younger sister. Members £3, Guests £5

4

Fri 6 May for 7 days at 8pm, Mat Mon 9 May at 2.30pm HELEN MIRREN, AARON PAUL

EYE IN THE SKY Col. Katherine Powell, a military officer in command of an operation to capture terrorists in Kenya, sees her mission escalate when a girl enters the kill zone triggering an international dispute over the implications of modern warfare. 15 102 mins

Fri 13 May for 7 days at 8pm, Mat Mon 16 May at 2.30pm CHRIS HEMSWORTH, JESSICA CHASTAIN

THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR As a war between rival queen sisters Ravenna and Freya escalates Eric and fellow warrior Sara, members of the Huntsmen army raised to protect Freya, try to conceal their forbidden love as they combat Ravenna's wicked intentions. 12A 114 mins

Fri 20 May for 7 days at 8.pm, Mat Mon 23 May at 2.30pm MERYL STREEP, REBECCA FERGUSON

FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer despite having a terrible singing voice. 12A 110 mins

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Fri 27 May for 4 days at 8.00pm, Mat Mon 3 May at 2.30pm

NEEL SETHI, BILL MURRAY

THE JUNGLE BOOK The man-cub Mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan. PG 96 mins

Tues 31 May for 3 days at 8pm, Mat Wed 1 and Thurs 2 June at 2.30pm

TARON EGERTON, HUGH JACKMAN

EDDIE THE EAGLE The story of Eddie

Edwards, the notoriously tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 988 Winter Olympics. PG 105 mins



Index

EATING OUT AND ACCOMMODATION St Audries Bay Holiday Club 01984 632515 3 Lynton & Lynmouth Station Flat 01598 752381 4 Thatches Cottage, Williton 07711 286510 4

PROFESSIONAL Encore Financial 01598 763607 4, 6

HEALTH AND BEAUTY Max Davison Optom Watchet Watchet

01984 634140 6 Independent Living, Minehead 01643 709000 6 BR James, Minehead 01643 702983 7 Exmoor Osteopath 07824 168862 8 Quantock Pharmacy, Watchet 01984 631343 8

LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT W Coast Angling Watchet 01984 634807 8 Watchet Harbour Marina 01984 631264 9 The Arkade, Minehead 20

MOTORING Data Cab Taxis, Watchet 01984 639141 9 Williton Mini Bus 01984 639141 9 Motorline, Williton 01984 633493 9

HOME SERVICES Wyldwood Willow 07816 005251 5 The Corner Collection, Watchet 01984 656224 5

HOME SERVICES continued Dave Court, Maintenance 01278 734595 10 Aaron Building, Roadwater 01984 640020 10 SG Walsh, Watchet 01984 639153 10 Morris Co, Furn, Minehead 01643 702535 11 Homefront, Blue Anchor 01643 822311 12 Marks Dom Reps, Wiveliscombe 01984 629333 13 Ind Locksmith, Minehead 01643 708688 13 CRS Building Supplies, Watchet 01984 635050 14

OUTDOORS Gliddons, Williton 01984 632761 15 Garden Care & Creation, Watchet 01984 631661 15 Mick Harris, Minehead 01643 862851 15

1 Beautiful bluebells courtesy of Martyn Babb 2 Target start date for new roundabout at Bishops Lydeard 5 Connecting Devon and Somerset Broadband voucher scheme 8 Somerset Choices ‘Community Connect’ 11 Watchet Market 2016 Season 13 Surplus Furniture?? 14 New Street Fair in Watchet 16 Simonsbath Festival, Watchet Festival 17 Right Steps, Exmoor Foxhounds 18 Lynton Cinema, Flog It, Samphire Festival

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