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Celebrity shepherd to sign books
CELEBRITY Shepherd, David Kennard will be signing copies of his books at Dunster Castle on Tuesday, August 28. David, and his sheepdog Mist, star of a feature film and her own TV show, will be at the castle's gift shop with falconer Jonathan Marshall
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Alison looking forward to college retirement
ALISON Scott is looking forward to a break when she retires as principal and chief executive at Taunton's Somerset College next week. She has seen huge changes during 12 years at the Wellington Road college, none more apparent than the new building.
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MP pays homage to Mecca
BINGO players couldn't keep their eyes down when local MP Jeremy Browne dropped in to call out the numbers last week. Mr Browne paid a surprise visit to the Mecca hall on Corporation Street to highlight the social enjoyment and employment that bingo
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Creech beaten at home
Somerset County League Division 2 (W): Creech St Michael 1, Langford Rovers 3. CREECH started the season in disappointing fashion as they went down at home to Langford Rovers. And the hosts could have little complain about the result as they were second
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Coffee morning for Mayor's charities
TAUNTON Deane Mayor and Mayoress Ken and Mary Hayward are attending a coffee morning in the gardens of St Mary's Rectory, in Taunton, from 10.30am-1pm on Friday, September 7. The event is hosted by Mollie Eastwood, and is courtesy of St Mary's vicar,
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Indoor 'garden' party at hotel
The Mount Somerset Hotel, at Henlade, hosted a garden party - indoors because of gale force winds outside on Sunday. More than 120 guests enjoyed champagne and cream teas with musical entertainment from the Bath Spa String Trio. Proceeds from the event
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Watchet conservation society unveils its aims
WATCHET'S new conservation society has agreed a constitution designed to protect the historic port's character and well-being. It is also to set up a working party to consider controversial plans for the regeneration of the town's East Wharf, when a
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Missed chances cost Watchet
Somerset County League Division 1: Brislington Res 2, Watchet Town 1. WATCHET Town paid the price for poor finishing as they kicked-off with defeat at Brislington Reserves. The Red and Blacks enjoyed the better of the first half, creating a host of
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Explore the other side of Taunton
WHILE many people walk around Taunton every day on errands, it's not often that people simply walk around the town and enjoy its character. Happily, coming up in September there is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to explore the nooks and
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Rain beats club cricket programme ... again!
THE club cricket programme took yet another hammering from the weather on Saturday, with just two matches involving local sides going ahead. None of the area's North Gear West of England League teams were in action. That was particularly bad news for
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School's charity donation for A students
BRAINY pupils could turn out to be costly for one school in Taunton onThursday, when GCSE results are released. Taunton School is pledging £1 to the Motor Neuron Disease Fund for every A grade achieved by its students. The cash will supplement fundraising
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Choir donates £500 to Taunton charity
THE Taunton Ladies' Choir presented the Taunton charity SURE (Somerset Unit for Radiotherapy Equipment) with a cheque to the tune of £500 this week. The mayor and mayoress of Taunton, Cllr Ken Hayward and Mary Hayward, and SURE treasurer Eric Saffin,
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Signed Owen picture up for grabs
TICKETS are still available for a raffle to win a huge framed, mounted and signed photo of Newcastle and England football star Michael Owen. For your chance to win the super prize in the competition in aid of the British Red Cross, drop into Limited
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Dunster's water mill gets a facelift
VITAL work to restore Dunster's 17th Century working water mill has been completed. Extensive use and exposure to the elements had left the wooden water wheel in a poor condition. The restoration work will help to ensure the survival of one of Dunster's
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14 A grades for triplet brothers
RUGBY playing triplets have tackled their A-level's with ease - totting up an impressive 14 A grades between them. Students Charles, Alexander and Matthew Rowe from Langford Budville all achieved A grades when they received their results last Thursday
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Blackbrook beaten at home
Somerset County League Premier Division: Taunton Blackbrook 0, Timsbury Athletic 3 PROMOTED Blackbrook suffered a disappointing start to the season as they conceded three without reply at home to Timsbury. The hosts had their chances to go in front
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Subs fire Lydeard to opening win
Somerset County League Division 1: Bishops Lydeard 3, Keynsham Town Res 0. GOALS from three substitutes helped Bishops Lydeard get off to a flying start with victory at home to Keynsham Reserves. The match kicked off over an hour late due to the late
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Market set to re-open
FOLLOWING the control of Foot and Mouth Disease, Taunton Market is due to begin from Tuesday, August 28. Tuesday's market will include the road market', with the slaughter market running as before. The export calf market will resume from September 24
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Men can change their ways in violence course
MEN who are abusive towards their partners and want to change their behaviour are being urged to take part in two programmes run by Somerset Change. The programmes are about behavioural change as opposed to anger management and consist of five modules
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Help for children with dyslexia
HUNDREDS of Somerset children could be losing out because they are not diagnosed with dyslexia until too late, a county-based specialist claims. Dr Peter Gardner says diagnosis of dyslexia in young children is essential in helping overcome the condition
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Watchet hero gets top bravery award
A WATCHET Coastguard has been handed a top bravery award after plucking a woman to safety as she teetered on the edge of a cliff. John Barnes, who lives at Rope Walk in the town, wrestled the 27-year-old woman to the ground as she appeared to be preparing
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"We can help you" says advice group
THOUSANDS of Somerset pupils, receiving their GCSE results on Thursday, August 23, have been told: "If you need advice we can help you." Consultants from Connexions Somerset - the advice service for 13 to 19 year olds - will available at centres in Bridgwater
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Fundraising cabaret at Arts Centre
MEMBERS of Wellington Arts Association are giving something back to the organisation that helped them to develop their artistic abilities on September 7 and 8. Following on in the tradition of the 'Young Talented' shows that took place a couple of years
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Staplegrove Scouts celebration
STAPLEGROVE Scout group is holding a celebration to coincide with the centenary of scouting in Taunton on September 1. The event, which is open to all present and former Staplegrove scouts, parents, leaders and supporters, will be held at Staplegrove
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Insurance company gets in on the green
A Wellington Company is helping to inspire children with a fresh love for the environment. Lloyd and Whyte South West, is supporting conservation charity the Woodland Trust, by promising to not only donate a tree for every home and motor insurance policy
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Macbeth with a twist at Regal
MINEHEAD Youth Theatre graduates are back in West Somerset for the summer rehearsing hard for an upcoming performance at the Regal Theatre from August 28-30. After their successful debut with John Godber's Teechers last summer they come to the Regal
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Grocery inspired art showcase
THE Queen's Arms at Pitminster are showing a series of works produced by local Trull artist, Sarah Thompson-Engels. "Sarah was looking for somewhere to display her work and being a local artist, and as most of her work focuses on fruit and vegetables
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Spellbinding show at Merlin Theatre
A BIENNIAL showcase of work being made by theatre and dance practitioners in Somerset returns to the Merlin Theatre in Frome this September. The Made in Somerset showcase, running on September 13-14, offers a unique opportunity to see work presented
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Health and safety seminar
ST John Ambulance has arranged a seminar to be held on September 28 looking at important aspects of health and safety. The event, to be held at St John House in Staplegrove Road, provides an opportunity for any health and safety questions to be answered
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Anyone for scrambled eggs?
WELLINGTON shops and restaurants are preparing to make the town come alive on Sunday, September 9, with open days and exhibitions, special menus and a jazz brunch, as part of the Wellington Food Fair and Festival. While Saturday, September 8, will see
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Off the peg fashion
AN evening of fashion and fun hosted by Off The Peg will be making a catwalk to St John Ambulance Taunton DHQ on September 12. Those looking for a few separates at bargain prices can head down to the fashion show, which kicks off from 7pm. Show starts
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Unspoilt fun at Hindon farm
HINDON Organic Farm will be holding an open day on Monday (August 27) with a host of farmer's market produce on offer. The event, which will run from 12pm-5pm, will give those attending the chance to meet some of the farm animals, including firm favourites
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Top director comes to Brewhouse
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed director and performer Alistair Donkin returns to Taunton Amateur Operatic Society this September. Known not only as director of their forthcoming production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado but also as a playing member,
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Alison going for gold in Bangkok
MINEHEAD athlete, Alison Cliffe, 51, is in Bangkok battling for gold in the World Transplant Games. She is one of more than 1,000 transplant recipients taking part to highlight the need for organ donors, and to celebrate their second chance at life.
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Pupils celebrate A grade success
THE new headmaster at Wellington School, in Wellington had much to celebrate in his first set of A-level results. Forty % of students achieved A grades, with 20 of the 88 candidates gaining either three, for over even five straight A's. Headmaster Martin
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Recent court cases in Taunton area
RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Deane Magistrates' Courts include: Joanne Lynn Moore, 21, of Wellington Road, Taunton, criminal damage, six months conditional discharge, £85 compensation; used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour,
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Energy tips to save you money
ENERGY Efficiency are the two words on everyone's lips at the moment and the topic has got everyone, from politicians to pop stars, pledging to do their bit for the planet. Living greener is one way that everyone can do their bit and the added benefit
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Dunster Show heads for a record
DUNSTER Show organisers the 161st show looks to have broken all records. Show secretary Rebecca Langdon said on Monday: "The 2005 show was an all-time record, and we've exceeded visitor numbers this year. "The absence of sheep and cattle didn't seem
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New eco friendly classroom at school
GOVERNORS at Somerset's High Ham Church of England primary school have been rewarded for their determination to replace a prefabricated classroom with an eco-friendly building "with outstanding characteristics". The new classroom paid for from governors
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Dumped sheep carcasses scare
EIGHT sheep carcasses were found dumped in a lay-by between Milverton and Wiveliscombe last week despite the current Foot and Mouth livestock restrictions. Members of Somerset County Council's animal health and welfare team discovered the dead animals
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Climate change threat to Porlock community
HIGH tides, ferocious storms and occasional flooding are part of life for many coastal communities. But in Porlock the now regular flooding of the local marshes at high tide is a constant reminder of the threat posed by climate change and its associated
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Witness appeal after three hurt in crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision at Staple Fitzpaine in which three people suffered minor injuries at about 4pm on Monday. The incident involved a red Suzuki Baleno and a blue Fiat Cinquecento on an unclassified road near
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Record breaking year for Richard Huish College
RICHARD Huish College in Taunton is celebrating yet another year of record breaking A-level results. Forty-one of the college's 50 A level courses achieved a 100% passes and the overall pass rate was over 99%. An impressive 79% achieved A to C grades
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Taunton School bucks national trend
TAUNTON School has had a record year for A-level results and its 241 pupils who sat exams. The school has gained an impressive overall pass rate of 99%, a record A-B rate of 73%, nearly half of all A-levels taken at the School resulted in a grade A and
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A grade for King's College
AFTER weeks of anticipation pupils at King's College, Taunton celebrated their A level grades when their results were finally announced. An impressive 11 pupils achieved three or more A grades, including Sarah Hill, David Snell, Caroline Tecks and Chris
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College sets A-level record
QUEEN'S College pupils have set another record, with the school's highest ever proportion of grade A results at A-level - 47.5% of the 194 subjects taken by pupils were marked at the top level. "I'm delighted that our high-fliers have done so well -
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100 years of flower shows
EXFORD villagers are preparing for the centenary celebration of their annual flower show, which takes place on Saturday, August 25. The show, which includes children's sports, falconry and Morris dancers as well as the traditional produce and stalls,
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Taunton 10k bigger than ever
THE 21st annual Taunton 10k race is set to be the biggest yet. The maximum number of runners for the event on Sunday, September 30 has been increased by 100 to 600. More than 400 athletes have already signed up for the run, with Gadd Homes joining current
