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SAMPFORD ARUNDEL PARISH COUNCIL

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Despite the poor weather for several days beforehand,the afternoon of the Fete was just right.
Ifeel sure that the organisers must have been gratified by the good numbers who attended and then stayed for the afternoon.There were plenty of things to do for all members of the family. The "Songs ofPraise" the following evening was also well attended - a pleasant opportunity toget together on a lovely evening to sing God's praises. An approximate amount of£2,200 was raised, with expenses amounting to £400; this will be sharedbetween the seven organisations of the village. Many thanks to all who helped or took part and to everyone who turned upon the day.Winners of the scarecrow competition were 1st Mr. and Mrs Waterhouse, 2nd Mr and Mrs Reed, 3rd Mrs Lorraine Pinner.The Silver Jubilee cup was shared by MaryWaterhouse and Lindy Edmondson. TheFloral Art cup was won by Jane Dickens,and the Woman's Institute shield by SandyLister. The children did well. ElitePopplestone winning the Challenge Shieldand The Mary Rowland Cup being wonby Kitty Tredwin. The Tony Spiller cupwas won by Mary Waterhouse and TheGardening Club Perpetual cup by MaryWaterhouse.Well done to all those that entered.

The Federationbetween Sampford Arundel and StawleySchools.Sampford Arundel school received elevenresponses to the recent consultation aboutfederation of which ten were in favour andone expressed no preference. A similarreponse was received at Stawley school.In the light of the consultation response,governors of both schools have taken thedecision to proceed with federation to takeeffect from 1.9.08. Under the terms of thefederation the two schools will continueto operate entities but will be managed bya single governing body. Appointmentsand elections to this new governing bodywill take place before the end of thesummer term.Members of the community who would beinterested in serving on the governingbody should contact Mr East, the headteacher, for more information.Family Walk. On Saturday 6th Septembera family walk will leave the car park(opposite the school) at 2pm. to make ourway to the Millennium Woods for a picnic.Please bring your own picnic which willbe transported by car to the site. Hot andcold drinks will be provided. Adults £2,Children £1. Any persons not walking, butwould like to join in the picnic arewelcome to meet at the woods about 3p.m.all proceeds are for the parish room funds.Parish Council. At the A.G.M. meetingJanet Lloyd became the new chairpersonwith John Burgess as vice chair. Othermembers are Roland Milton, GeorgeAnglis, Nick Tredwin, Leslie Hill andMartin Blake. There is also a new clerk tothe council. Maggie Flattery has taken overfrom Isobel Popplestone, if anyone has anyproblems for the council; please contactany of the above.

• Service 9A: Wiveliscombe - Milverton - Wellington - Taunton
• The route between Greenham and Wellington is revised and buses will now operate via Sampford Arundel.
• Minor alterations will be made to the timetable as a result.
• The service will operate on Fridays in addition to the existing Tuesday operation.

The newweekly bus service from the village toWellington and Taunton is starting on June1st. The 9A bus operated by Cooks willpick up outside the Church at 10.25amon Tuesday and Fridays and will returnleaving Castle Green Taunton at 1.10pm.Free bus passes for O.A.P's will beaccepted. We have fought hard to get thisservice and hope that it will be well used.