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Book Exchanges
There are two places in the Neroche Parish where you can donate and obtain second-hand books, namely:
Café Fitz, which is held in St Peter’s Church. For opening time see Clubs Societies and Church entry on Our Community page
Neroche Hall – available whenever the hall is open. See its website link on Home page
Footpaths and Bridleways
Footpath Liaison Officers
Bickenhall Robin Street r.street125@btinternet.com
Curland Karen Street r.street125@btinternet.com
Orchard Portman with Thurlbear Ian Parker ian.parker@ashclifford.co.uk
Staple Fitzpaine Dianne Hood 01823 480 927 neroche.pc@nerochevillages.org.uk
Neroche Parish Walking Group
The Neroche Parish Walking Group is a friendly social group for those who enjoy walking and who would like to explore with others the beautiful countryside in which we live. It gives residents and their friends the chance to get to know parts of the parish they are unfamiliar with.
The routes are chosen to be suitable for those walkers of all abilities. Most are circular and last about two and a half hours. It is usually possible to take a shorter version of the route if so desired. Some walks are arranged around a special event, for example at blue bell time, or at mid-summer evening.
You do not need to become a member – just let us know that you are interest in coming along. Sometimes we need to know in advance to help with arrangements.
Contact Sheila Green T: 01823 480 758 or E: sfgreen@btinternet.com
Jane Hole T: 01460 234 410 or E: jane.hole@tiscali.co.uk
Ramblers Association
www.ramblers.org.uk (main site)
www.ramblers.org.uk/areas_groups/areas_and_groups (local groups)
Somerset County Council Information
- Walking Riding and Cycling in Somerset
- Rights of way definitive map
- Report problem with a public right of way
Click here for SCC website and use the list on page
Taunton Deane Bridleways Association
The group works to maintain, protect and enhance the local bridleway network
Contact Ann Finn 01823 490 155 or beehive.thisissomerset.co.uk/tauntondeanebridleways
Library
Renew loans (automated service 24hr) 01823 334 334 or
www.librarieswest.org.uk
Renew loans and service information 0845 345 9177
Parish Magazine
The Parish Magazine is the monthly publication of the Anglican benefice of our area. In addition to covering church matters, it is an excellent source of information about what is happening locally. It reports on past events and gives details of coming events. A wide range of local businesses and services advertise in it. And it is delivered to your door. It is well worth getting a copy. Cost £5 for 12 issues.
To start a subscription email editors.pm@googlemail.com
Neighbourhood Watch
The purpose of Neighbourhood Watch is to unite neighbourhoods in an effort to prevent crime, by protecting and enhancing their environment and generally looking out for each other’s properties. Working in partnership with the local Neighbourhood Policing Teams gives Neighbourhood Watches a way of dealing with many issues affecting their communities, such as anti-social behaviour, burglary and vehicle crime. For further information contact a coordinator or go to www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/community_safety/nhw
Two of our villages have a Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Their coordinators will be pleased to add any email addresses to their list so that you can receive the bulletins that are produced from time to time.
Curland Coordinator: Colin Croad colin.croad@tiscali.co.uk
Staple Fitzpaine Coordinator: Jennifer Stewart 01823 480 073 or jennifer.stewart@ntsweb.co.uk
Parish Tree Warden
The Tree Council of the UK, an umbrella organization supported by government and other agencies, set up the Tree Warden Scheme in 1990. The aims of the scheme are to increase public awareness of the value and importance of trees, to encourage planting and maintenance, provide early warning when existing trees are under threat and to provide an inventory of ancient trees. It is run by volunteers.
The Parish's tree warden is Wally Torrington who can be reached at 01823 480 656 or wallytorrington@hotmail.com
The Bickenhall and District Womens Institute
The WI has produced an information sheet to help newcomers to our area.
If you wish to receive a copy, please contact the WI whose listing is in the Clubs Societies Churches section of the Get involved page"
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