February - March 2020 Issue 97

CAN YOU HELP..??

Our valued band of volunteers who deliver The Drift to you are in need of some assistance in
order that you the readers continue to receive further issues through your letterbox!
Due to sickness, holidays and moving home there are occasions when some of our
deliverers are doing more than their specified round and this can become a burden on
some shoulders who are prepared to help out. There are at least two rounds available
with other areas needing to be covered on an emergency/standby basis. The rounds are
not all arduous and despite the logo used here some are small in number. You are able to
distribute the copies at times more or less to suit you, although of course people are
anxiously awaiting their copy to appear once they are printed and ready for collection.
We are concerned that some rounds may not be covered in the future and therefore this is
a plea to you, the residents of Tatworth & Forton for help. If you would like to know more
or offer help either full time or on a reserve basis, then please contact the Editor, Robin
Munday any time after 1st March 2020 when preparations for the next edition will be
underway. Delivery would be required around the end of March/start of April.

Thank you in anticipation of your assistance - remember a walk is one of the best medicines and hopefully you can
enjoy our village and perhaps meet some neighbours on the way and make new friends!
robin@perryprint.eclipse.co.uk 01460 220819

SHOE BOX APPEAL 2019 - Blythswood Care

I must start this with a big ‘Thank You’
to those that did shoe boxes or gave bits
to make up boxes & came and helped in
the warehouse at our depot in Ilminster.
All the boxes were checked and sent to
Romania, just over 7200 this year, these
came from far afield - Bristol Area down
to Cornwall. Bristol brought their boxes again to a depot
in Weston-Super-Mare where we collect them. Cornwall’s
are transported up to us for sending abroad.
Steve & I went out on a rota in the Transit Van with the
other driver & mate/s, to schools, churches, shops & private
houses.
We again this year saw the articulated lorry collect the
cartons – to see the 15 RNAS Yeovilton crew load over 700
cartons onto the lorry was fantastic – then it left for it 3 day
journey back to Romania.
4 people (paid by themselves) went to Romania to see who &
where the boxes go, we hear a lot of negative press, but the
pictures I have seen are not pleasant and I am so pleased
with the little that we do to give a little bit of love back to
these people. The average months wage is equivalent to
£200. A stick of deodorant is about £4. It's not difficult to
understand how delighted these people are
at receiving such gifts from us.
If anyone is spring cleaning or just clearing
out I would be most please for any sewing
bits i.e. part or whole reels of cotton,
needles, poppers, hooks & eyes, elastic...
I make up sewing kits for teenage girls & women’s boxes.
Also any unused toiletries so packs can be made up, like the
ones from hotels or unwanted gifts, they are made up by
another person. As we try to make sure each box has a Hat,
Gloves and a scarf, it worked out we were short of adult and
children’s scarfs this year so if any knitters or sewers could
do some it would greatly appreciated. Cut up fleece make
good scarfs.
The delivering of shoeboxes is only a small part of the
Blythswood Care work; they are involved with a great range
of projects. www.blythswood.org
We will be helping again this coming year so if you have
anything please contact me on: 07813358530 or Peter &
Ingrid @ peteringrid.bloomfield@blythswood.org
Thank you for your support on behalf of all those that
work or help at Blythswood Marion & Steve Slyfield.

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SPECIAL BIRTHDAY!!
How many readers will have
been receiving The Drift since
its inception? It hardly seems
possible that this year it will
reach its 100th birthday with
the special issue covering
August/September 2020!
It seems logical that this
special occasion should be
marked in some way so, as this
is your Newsletter how would you like to celebrate?
Perhaps you can send your ideas to the Editor before
the next issue is due to be printed and we can let
people know so that a choice can be made. What about
a tea-party at TMH, a lunch perhaps prepared by
Wendy’s Kitchen or something similar. What about a
Table Top Sale with raffle and proceeds being shared
between The Drift and something around the
community that all residents can appreciate.
Ideas on this subject will be shared and the most
practical and popular choice can be worked on so that
the 100th issue is something special!
Contact The Editor by 14th March or any member of
the RAG team.
DEADLINE FOR THE DRIFT!
The next issue of the Drift will be for April with a final
deadline date to receive any item being the 14th March.
Robin can be contacted on: 01460 220819 or email:
robin@perryprint.eclipse.co.uk
TATWORTH & FORTON PARISH COUNCIL
NOTHING TO REPORT!
The Parish Clerk says he has time restraints at
present and is unable to submit anything for this
issue of The Drift; hence no news from your Parish
Council.
Bruce Poole BA (Hons) FSLCC MMC Parish Clerk
Parish Clerk’s Office, Tatworth Memorial Hall,
Kents Road, South Chard, Chard TA20 2QA
Telephone: 01460 221066 / 07887 802922
Email:clerk@tatworthandfortonparishcouncil.org.uk
TWAM (Tools With A Mission)
Just an up-date to say as we were taking some more
things (mechanic tools & tool box) for ‘Tools With A
Mission’ and we also took 2 sewing machines & garden
tools which would like to say ‘Thank You’ to those who
donated them.
There is a new couple that are collating any type of
tools – sewing/knitting machines, certain computers
(not printers, scanners, overhead projectors or TV’s),
gardening, plumbing, mechanic, carpentry - in fact
2 www.tatworthandforton.co.uk
SOUTH SOMERSET DC


Parish Report for Blackdown and Tatworth -
October/November 2019
1. As part of the new Council plan the Area committees
have now set their key priorities which will form part of
the plan, these were identified at workshops attended by
all members for our Area (West). The new Council plan
should be adopted by Full Council in February. The key
areas which will affect our ward are as follows:
Economy
* Attract more visitors to the area
* Support rural diversification
* Support individual businesses and associations such as
chambers of trade.
Environment
* Support community led initiatives that contribute
towards combatting climate change
* Support the Blackdown hills ANOB
* Maintain pressure to deliver the stop line way
Housing
* Promote and support any emerging community land
trusts
* Complete housing needs survey when requested
Healthy self-reliant communities
* Develop options to improve links to Crewkerne station
* Tackle social isolation
* Deliver a programme of Play days in towns and villages
in Area West
* Provide support to local community safety groups within
Area West
2. Following the announcement of the general election,
the drop in public events organised to discuss the
Somerset wide climate emergency strategy have been
moved to the New Year. They will be run by Somerset
climate action network on behalf of Somerset’s 4 districts
and the County Council.
The Committee meets every third Wednesday (normally in
Chard Guildhall at 5.30pm) it comprises of all members of
SSDC who represent Chard, Crewkerne, Ilminster and the
villages surrounding them. This meeting will be where all
planning applications which have been referred to the
committee will be heard (mostly those that have had
refusals from parish councils or comments made from local
residents) they are referred by your ward members and
have to be then agreed by the chairman before they are
heard here.
any trade you can think of. They send to Ipswich,
where they are checked, cleaned, mended if needed
and put on containers and sent to various countries.
They send about 20 containers every year.
So if you are clearing out and if you
have any unwanted tools please contact:
John & Wendy Hilton Dorchester
TOOLS
on: 01305 267098. WITH A
To find our more check out: MISSION
www.twam.uk Marion Slyfield
NEWS FROM THE MEMORIAL HALL TATWORTH AMATEUR
PANTOMIME SOCIETY
T&F Movies
The winter programme continues as follows: OH YES IT IS! Don’t forget that TAPS
are putting on 'Cinderella' at the end
Friday 21st February: ‘Yesterday’ (12A). February! It has all the usual laughs
A comedy/drama/musical directed by Danny and the evil that go with panto!
Boyle and written by Richard Curtis tells the
story of a singer-songwriter in a tiny English
The ugly sisters causing problems for Cinderella, her faithful
seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly
fading despite the fierce support of his friend Buttons helping all he can to make life easier for her
childhood best friend. Pure fantasy of joyous plus some of her animal friends as well, The fairy godmother
proportions with Beatles hit after hit. coming to her rescue so that she can go to the ball. Will she
win the princes hand?
Friday 27th March: ‘Downton Abbey’ (PG).
Drama featuring the well known Crawley family Come to watch to find the answer, look forward to seeing you
and their staff as they prepare for a royal visit. in February.
Scandal, intrigue and romance in generous
measure which leaves the future of Downton
hanging in the balance. Starring Maggie Smith
and Hugh Bonneville this film is a "must" for all
fans of the TV series.

Friday 24th April: ‘Official Secrets’ (15).

Political drama starring Keira Knightley and
Ralph Fiennes tells the true story of a British
intelligence specialist who is unable to stand by
and watch the world rush into an illegal war.
The film looks back at the not-so-distant past
of the justification for the Iraq invasion.

All films start at 7.30 pm (doors open 7pm).

Seats are only £4.50 and there is the usual bar and raffle. If
you haven’t already, please give if a try. A great evening out,
no silly prices or maddening advertisements and home at a
reasonable hour.

New Sound and Projection Equipment

The Hall Management Committee is delighted to report that
with the help of a number of generous private donations,
donations from parish organisations and some fund raising
events we have been able to replace our antiquated sound and
projection system. Sincere thanks to everyone who
contributed. It may not be ‘Todd-AO’ but its certainly
‘Tatworth-AO’. Come and experience the sharper picture and
all-round sound.

Car Parking at The Memorial Hall!

Car parking continues to be a problem for hall users who
have paid to use the facilities. The Hall grounds and car
park are private property and only those using the Hall are
permitted to use the car-park. If you park at the Hall for
any other reason (like visiting near-by relatives) you are
parking illegally and the Hall Committee will assume that
your vehicle has been abandoned and will arrange for it to
be towed away. It is not a public car park!

JUST A THOUGHT!
Reading recently from a daily newspaper were
found some tips on how to stay healthy and young,
and avoid illnesses usually associated with the
ageing process.
1. Drink coffee but only 1 or 2 cups a day - caffeine gets
the circulation going.
2. Recite your times tables up to 20 - gets the grey matter
working!
3. Unless allergic eat nuts every day, especially walnuts -
protects cells and reduces inflammation in the body.
4. Brush your teeth standing on one leg - helps maintain
balance and stops falls.
5. Boil kettle and stretch your neck
physiotherapist recommends you
exercise your neck by looking up and
down and to the sides which will help
maintain a range of movement - any
excuse to make a cup of tea!
Worth a try perhaps!

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TATWORTH WALKING FOR HEALTH
A reminder that our Monday evening walks have now stopped
until the clocks return to B.S.T. The Wednesday walks will
carry on through out the winter months, apart from those that
fall on Bank Holidays.
Recently, we have had good numbers despite the muddy
conditions, We try to avoid the worst of the mud, but as we
live in such lovely countryside we have to accept rain and its
effects.
If you are not sure if our walks are for you, come and have a
chat at the Hall, tag along and see how it goes. There's no
pressure as we cater for everyone's pace, and dogs on leads
are also welcome to accompany you too!
Rick Chubb
TATWORTH GOOD COMPANIONS
Stella Marks writes:
Tatworth Good Companions finished 2019 with a visit to Otter
Nurseries for coffee and those last minute gifts before
continuing to Lakeside Manor. Here we enjoyed a tasty
Christmas lunch followed by the arrival of Father Christmas
with his usual sack of presents.
Why sit at home in 2020? come along and join us, new
members always welcome. Our 2020 program includes visits,
demonstrations and the usual bingo, tea or coffee. We meet
on the 2nd and 4th Thursday mornings of the month.
For further details please telephone Anne on: 01460 239434 -
Thank you.
We’re not just trains!
01297 35557
On the A358 between
Axminster and Chard EX13 7NF
media@buffersmodelrailways.com
Glues – Paints – Balsa Wood – Tools – Plastics –
Metals – Model Kits – Scenery – Games Workshop
and so much more!
Clubs and ‘how to' workshops - pop in and ask!
Your local and friendly family run model shop.
Opening Times:
Tues - Fri 10am - 4.00pm
Sat 10.00am - 1.00pm. Sun-Mon - Closed
4 www.tatworthandforton.co.uk
TATWORTH & DISTRICT
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY


Chairman, Ken Johnson writes:
Our Spring evenings will be:
13th February 2020 - Ian Anderson - 'Nature of Somerset'.
12th March 2020 - James Anderson - 'Floral Photography'.
9th April 2020 - Brian King - 'Quiz'
(Brian is a member of The Gold Club).
Please note that the 60th Annual Open Show of the Society will
be held in Tatworth Memorial Hall TA20 2QA on Saturday 22nd
August 2020 opening at 2.30pm.
Our Summer Trips will be:
Tuesday 12th May
The Garden House, Buckland Monochoram, Yelverton.
Monday 22nd June
RHS Gardens, Rosemoor, Great Torrington.
Friday17th July
The National Trust Property, Kingston Lacy (near Wimborne).
TATWORTH FLOWER CLUB
Valerie Garth writes:
The first meeting of the New Year on February 6th we have
national demonstrator Lucy Ellis demonstrating under her title
of ‘Opera goes to the Movies’.
On March 5th trainee demonstrator Ellie North will
demonstrate with her title ‘Lets Celebrate’.
Meetings are held in Tatworth Memorial Hall, TA20 2QW. Doors
open 1.30pm for a 2.00pm start. Visitors are most welcome for
an entrance fee of £6.00.
H elp us su pp ort
et
Remem b er ing No t to Fo rg
Remembering Not to Forget is a small
charity established at the end of 2013 to
support people impacted by dementia.
Co-founders Laura and Ali both have close
family members with dementia. They have
experienced first-hand the pain of seeing
someone affected by the condition.
We wanted to do something to support
other families facing a diagnosis of
dementia.
www.rememberingnottoforget.org.uk
FEBRUARY/MARCH GARDENER
Planning and refreshing - the exciting year ahead for your
garden
How content and happy are you with your garden? What do you
really want to achieve? Will a simple plan enable you to make
changes and improvements and provide interesting ideas for
thought and discussion? Was last year’s gardening experience
up to your expectation? What plants did you enjoy looking at?
Try and make a list looking back to those warmer months. Can
you remember ideas you thought might motivate you to make
those exciting changes you always wanted to? It’s not too late
to make decisions for the coming gardening year so grab a
pencil and paper and make a start. List any structural and
planting changes you’d like.
Do you want to create more space?
Do some raised beds need adding? Especially useful if growing
tap root vegetables, the Umbelliferae (parsley) family eg
carrots, parsnips, celery etc require depth which also helps to
stop that surface resident the dreaded carrot fly. Drainage also
improves hugely with a raised bed and you can add attractive
and fragrant companion annual plants such as tagetes
(marigolds) that many vegetable pests hate. Yes it does work!!
Be bold - get rid of poor and unsightly shrubs and plants that
no longer contribute to your garden enjoyment. Add fragrance
and attractive foliage and more colourful longer flowering
spring and summer species. It’s worth having a look in a
garden book/website/garden centres for ideas. The RHS
website is helpful in describing a plant’s horticultural
requirements. Spend time double checking plant labels to
assist your planting decisions. ‘Buy me plant me now’ - garden
centres can offer an instant seasonal pick-me-up plant for your
gardens as well time to meet up with fellow gardeners to
exchange ideas over a warming cuppa.
Quick planning priority list:
Of vital importance your soil - Acid, Alkali or Neutral - try to
do a pH check with an inexpensive testing kit. Take a small
sample of soil, add some distilled water and shake then use
the indicator to see what soil pH you have. If that’s a bit too
time consuming look and see if you have acid loving
(ericaceous) plants thriving such as Heather, Azaleas,
Rhododendrons as that is a certain sign of a low pH acidic
soil . Is your soil sandy or clay or is it nice and mixed and
crumbly? Tip some into a jar and add water, shake up and you
will see instantly the mixture you have stones, grit and sand
sinking and clay and silt particle high up with some organic
(composts) floating. Estimate visually your soil mixture. The
ideal loam soil is an even mixture of (inorganic-non living)
clay, sand, and fine silt and 10% (organic –living matter).
Add plenty of fresh organic matter (compost – manure – leaves
or leaf mould) your plants will soon respond as this creates
fresh nutrients, holds moisture and restricts weeds effectively.
Some moderate slow release feeding will be welcome in March
onwards, then moderate liquid feed when plants start to
flower. Different vegetables will have their own feeding
requirements, so do check first.
Plant for size, not just colour or fragrance – consider height
AND width, and, so often omitted, spread and space occupied
in full bloom as well as light and air circulation. Shrubs are
small trees so plan and prune carefully.
Ground cover may also be just what you want in difficult
planting areas. Climbers should give great pleasure and lift
colour up above all the other plants and can be used for
covering up unsightly objects.
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Containers can be used successfully for bulbs, summer
flowering bedding plants and annuals as well as specimen
standard shrubs. Try some vegetables such as new potatoes in
a deep container if you haven’t done so before, they taste
superb. Containers can be moved around to achieve the best
position, but do so before adding water as they become too
heavy. Keep them well watered during hot weather and add
water crystals before going away. They work well!!
What Action next?
May I recommend spending a cold or gloomy day enjoying
some relaxation and making a list of what improvements you
would like to see. Next month I will suggest some plants that
may be worth looking up in books or electronically that may
guide you and quick ways to improve different soil.
Enjoy the new year planning and look after our wildlife, two
and four legged.
For your interest…
…A Monkey Puzzle Tree in Tatworth!
Tony Arnold MCIHort
Author Science for the Gardener
Secondary Science Resource for
RHS Schools Gardening
Do You Want a More
Beautiful Garden?
Discover How Science Can
Help Your Garden Grow
- Tips to make a greener - more beautiful garden
- Help to Get to Know Your Plants
- How Thinking Scientifically will Help you Horticulturally
Spring approaches but are you ready for any problems
or queries that might arise. Why not seek guidance
from ‘Science for the Gardener International’, an
informative enjoyable and easy to read reference
book for gardeners everywhere.
The book answers queries such as:
* What plant where?
* What plant when?
* What soil is required and how to measure pH easily?
* What loam - organic - soil do you have and how to do a quick
check?
* Quick Guide to easy understanding of plant naming
* Where to find and tackle pest and disease info
* Easy to understand plant reproduction
* Health benefits of Gardening
* Exciting future developments such as GM v Organic and
topical horticultural debate
‘Science for the Gardener’ - Available at all good bookshops,
Chard Bookshop, also on line from Amazon, (fast link from my
website), Wordery or Book Depository, Foyles and advertised in
Country Gardener.
Or purchase direct (at the discounted price of £12.00), from
Tony Arnold MCIHORT: da.arnold42@gmail.com
Cash, cheque or card payments accepted.
01460 221519 or da.arnold42@gmail.com
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TATWORTH WIVES GROUP
Hester Down writes:
Our final New Year Tea Party took place on 9th January,
a rather wet and windy afternoon, when we received a
brief resume of the wide variety of activities undertaken
by the Wives Group during the 55 years since it was first
established and we were able to look at minute books,
records and photographs covering that period. Some of
those present shared memories of the Group’s origins
and events, and we heard how initial meetings were
held to see if there was sufficient interest amongst
young married ladies to meet once a month, and after
Rev. Coleridge, who was then the vicar became
involved, the Young Wives Group was formed in 1965
under the auspices of St John the Evangelist Church. As
the membership grew older the ‘Young’ was dropped
and we became known simply as the Wives Group.
Since the Wives Group’s formation our aim, as well as
providing an opportunity for married women to meet
together socially, has been to raise money for local
charities and St John’s Church. Since 1988 the Group’s
activities have raised well over £16,000 for local
charities and specific projects at the Church. But the
Group has also contributed every year to the general
running costs of the church by running stalls at the
annual Church Fete and the Christmas Fair. At this, our
last meeting, we received an update on our project for
2019 to raise money for the purchase of a defibrillator
for the Church. The present position is that a faculty is
still awaited from the Diocese, but as soon as that has
been received a cheque for £1,100 will be presented to
the Church, and it is understood a grant should also then
be available from the Parish Council. Jane Grant also
presented a cheque for £258, the proceeds from the
Christmas Fair held at her home, to one of our Church-
wardens, towards the refurbishment of the Church
Room.
A bouquet of flowers was presented to Nan Austin, our
Secretary for many years, and we concluded our last
meeting with a delicious afternoon tea prepared by the
Committee – a fitting end for the Wives Group’s life.
Every Wednesday 10.00am -2.00pm
Tatworth Memorial Hall - Telephone: 07792 623175
6 www.tatworthandforton.co.uk
TATWORTH WI
Marguerita Bond writes:


At the January meeting, to which members of
Thorncombe WI had been invited, members
heard an amusing talk on ‘The Life & Work of
Joyce Grenfell’. They also paid subscriptions for the new
year and handed in their voting slips, on which they chose
which one of the five short listed new Resolutions they
wanted to be taken forward for debate at the National
Federation of W.I.s Annual Meeting in June. The Resolutions
are about (a) Improving potential stem registration, (b)
Female crash dummies, (c) Ending modern slavery, (d)
Talking about death & dying, (e) Protection of our precious
helium.
During this month Nan Austin held a ‘Coffee & Chat’
morning. There was a ‘Programme Planning Meeting’ on the
20th, to decide which speakers to have and what visits to
make in the year 2020/2021, and a lunch was arranged for
the 30th. Some members tried the ‘Walking Netball’ at the
LED Sports Centre at Axminster, which restarted at 4.25pm
on the 9th and of course Kurling and Seated Volleyball on
Monday afternoons in the Memorial Hall also recommenced
in January.
The speaker on the 20th February will be Niclola Hardy
talking about ‘The Life of a Village Agent’. Angela will be
holding a ‘Coffee & Chat’ morning in February on a date
yet TBC and Jane Grant is looking into a suitable luncheon
venue and date for the month.
A few Members are visiting Trull on the 11th February for a
‘WW1 Social History Lunch’ and presentation by Vicky
Straker, the great granddaughter of Dorothy Peel. Dorothy
compiled ‘The Daily Mail Cookery Book’ one hundred years
ago and in 1917 the Ministry of Food hired her to tour the
country to show war-weary cooks, how to make nutritious
meals from left overs and the scarce ingredients available
during food rationing. The lunch after the talk will include
dishes based upon some of these recipes! SCFWI have also
arranged a ‘Crime Mystery Dinner’ at Taunton on the 28th
February.
On the 19th March, John Terry will talk about ‘Amateur
Photography’ and I am sure will provide lots of useful hints
for those keen photographers amongst the members. There
will also be a ‘Bring and Buy’ stall at this meeting.
SCFWI have arranged several events for members in March
and April. There is a ‘Magical Musical Revue’ with songs
from Broadway shows and supper, in Haselbury Mill Tithe
Barn on the 21st March. The Annual Road Shows include a
daytime one at Horton village hall on Tuesday 10th March.
This will highlight the ‘Conquest Centre’ which runs
recycling projects and the ‘Repair Cafe’ where items are
repaired for free to avoid waste. Yvette Staelens will then
insist that ‘Everyone can sing’ in the afternoon. An evening
Roadshow at Castle Cary is on Wednesday the 1st April
when Sarah Harris will give a light hearted talk entitled
‘Marie Antoinette’s ‘Guide to Farming’. The 29th April is
ACWW ‘Women walk the world’ day and also the day when
there is a demonstration on how to make hanging baskets
in Kingston St. Mary village hall.
MOTORCYCLE MANIA!
Rick Chubb writes:
In the last edition of The Drift, The Editor asked for
our stories about our own hobbies, here's mine…
Back in the 60's, still at school in Chard, I had a friend
who was a little older, who would arrive on his
motorcycle and give us a quick ride up Zembard Lane. I
had always enjoyed cycling and still do, but this was
very exciting and as time went on I couldn't wait to get
a bike of my own.
Exams completed and now at work, eventually I had
enough money to buy a BSA 250 and due to resistance
from my parents, it was hidden in the garden shed and
only ridden when mum was out for a while. In those
days you could teach yourself and then apply for a test,
which I did and passed this in Taunton.
During this time I had both met my wife to be, Maggie,
and also met fellow motorcyclists and spent many ours
in the High Street Cafe, drinking tea and discussing the
likes of Phil Read and Mike Hailwood. Although not
always an ideal form of transport, cold and wet
sometimes, we started to venture further from home
and visited race meetings at Thruxton, Castle Coombe
and then the Grand Prix at Silverstone, camping and
either roasting in the sun or getting soaked, but
enjoying the stars of the day, Barry Sheen, etc.
In the 80’s, we ventured further away, to Ireland and
then to France, again, camping to keep the costs down,
with a mortgage to pay.
In 1984 I decided to try to improve my riding and joined
the local advanced group in Taunton, at that time there
was no bike group and my first experience was in the
back of a car. The following month, a policeman turned
up on his police bike and took me out for an observed
ride. Eventually we formed a bike section SAM,
Somerset Advanced Motor Cyclists, which today has
more than 250 members.
Over the years, Maggie and I have visited the Isle Of Man
over 30 times for the TT or Classic races and toured
Spain several times. I have also been to Germany and
now do an annual trip to Scotland.
Apart from the riding I spend many hours in the garage,
as I prefer to do the servicing myself. I think this works
as a sort of therapy, as I work through the various tasks,
concentrating on the job in hand and forgetting any
other problems for a while.
So, a very brief history of my motorcycling hobby, one
that I hope will last, although as I get older the bikes
seem to get heavier, so after working up from my 250
BSA to 1,000cc Honda's and Triumph's I now find myself
on a 650 Royal Enfield.
* If you have a hobby or interesting story to tell,
then get in touch with Robin or Sandra who will print
your story in The Drift.
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EDITORIAL
Here we are at the beginning of February with hopefully
some better weather to look forward to with Spring not too
far away!
Some residents have remarked on the state of many of our
roads and pavements and I have to agree that there are
many potholes and areas that need repair. You will have
noticed some white lines marked on pavements denoting
areas that are recorded for attention. However, if you
examine the areas outlined you will have also seen that
only 50% of the rough areas is enclosed by the lines.
Why not do a proper job!
If you have a particular area around you that is causing
distress please contact the Highways Department at
Somerset County Council or myself so that the problem can
be highlighted and hopefully addressed. Of course money is
tight and there are restrictions on what money can be
spent on but it is a shame that our village is beginning to
look so shabby and uncared for. If we do not complain
nothing will be done!
I would like to draw your attention to the article on the
front page of this issue of The Drift relating to a request
for help in distribution. Our valued helpers are doing such a
good job and it is much appreciated by all, BUT they do
need a hand - PLEASE can YOU spare some time once every
two months?
Lastly, can I remind you of the deadline dates which
appear in each Drift for the receipt of articles/reports
which in this issue is 14th March for the April/May
publication. However interesting or important if the
deadline is missed it could be “old news” and irrelevant
for insertion in a later edition. Therefore, please ensure
that YOUR contribution is received in time - thank you!
Robin Munday - Drift Editor
URGENT HELP REQUIRED
Dog walking help urgently required at weekends
for house-bound lady in the village.
The gentle Greyhound requires only 15 minutes
per walk and is very easy to handle.
Walk times and remuneration
to be discussed with owner.
Initial enquiries to me please: 01460 220966
Thank you - Judy MacOmish
RAY BEECHAM
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The DRIFT DIARY February - March 2020
Date & Time Event Venue
Thurs 6th Feb - 2.00pm Tatworth Flower Club - Meeting with demonstrator Lucy Ellis TMH
Tues 11th Feb - 2.00pm Tatworth WI - ‘WW1 Social History Lunch’ and presentation by Vicky Straker Trull
Thurs 13th Feb - 7.30pm T&D Hort. Soc. - Talk by Ian Anderson - ‘Nature of Somerset’ TMH
Thurs 20th Feb - 6.30pm Tatworth WI - Talk by Nicola Hardy - ‘The Life of a Village Agent’ TMH
Fri 21st Feb - 7.30pm T&F Movie - ‘Yesterday’ TMH
Thurs 27th Feb - 7.30pm TAPS - Pantomime - ‘Cinderella’ TMH 

Fri 28th Feb SCFWI - ‘Crime Mystery Dinner’ at Taunton
Fri 28th Feb - 7.30pm TAPS - Pantomime’ - Cinderella’ TMH
Sat 29th Feb - 2.30 & 7.30pm TAPS - Pantomime - ‘Cinderella’ TMH
Thurs 5th March - 2.00pm Tatworth Flower Club - Meeting with demonstrator Ellie North TMH
Thurs 12th March - 7.30pm T&D Hort. Soc. - Talk by James Anderson - ‘Floral Photography’ TMH
Thurs 19th March - 6.30pm Tatworth WI - Talk by John Terry - ‘Amateur Photography’ TMH
Fri 27th March - 7.30pm T&F Movie - ‘Downton Abbey’ TMH
Weds 1st April - 6.30pm Tatworth WI - ‘Evening Roadshow’ at Castle Cary with talk by Sarah Harris
Thurs 9th April - 7.30pm T&D Hort. Soc. - Quiz Night with Brian King TMH
Fri 24th April - 7.30pm T&F Movie - ‘Official Secrets’ TMH
Weds 29th April ACWW - ‘Women walk the World’ Day plus hanging basket demonstration KSM

Regulars
Every Mon - 2.00 - 3.00pm Yoga, Relaxation and Gentle Exercise Classes Ch Hall
Every Mon - 2.00pm New Age Kurling & seated volleyball - £1.50 per session, including refreshment TMH
Every Mon - 7.00 - 8.00pm Celia’s Fat Burning and Body Toning Class (Fun and friendly) TMH

Every Tues - 5.00 - 6.00pm Under 10’s Softball Cricket (up until 19th April) HSH
Every Tues - 6.00 - 7.00pm School years 6 - 10 Hardball Cricket (up until 19th April) HSH
Every Wed - 10.00am Tatworth Health Walks TMH
Every Wed - 10.00am - 2.00pm Wendy’s Kitchen TMH
Every Wed - 3.30 - 4.40pm Celia’s Get Fit, Exercise Class for ages, 50-90 plus TMH
Every Wed - 7.00pm Chard & District Lace Group - Brewer Room TMH
Every Thurs - 6.45 - 9.30pm Chard Bridge Club Evenings TMH
Every Thurs - 7.00pm Chard Karate Club - Juniors (R) PSC
Every Thurs - 8.00pm Chard Karate Club - Seniors (R) PSC
Every Fri - 9.00pm Perry Street Club - ‘Chase The Joker’ Raffle Night PSC
Every Fri - 10.00am - Noon St John’s Church - Toddler Group (During Term time) StJ
First Tues - Monthly Chiropodist - Mr Grimminger - Tel: 30114 TMH
First Thurs - Monthly - 7.00pm Tatworth & Forton Parish Council Meeting TMH
Third Thurs - Monthly Tatworth WI Meeting TMH
Third Sat - Monthly Perry Street Club - Quiz & Bingo Night PSC
Third Sun - Monthly - 3- 6.00pm Perry Street Club - Open Mic PSC
Fourth Tuesday - Monthly Kents Fellowship KCR
Last Tues - Monthly - 6.00pm Perry Street Club - Tuesday Night Crew Night PSC
Last Fri - Monthly Perry Street Club - Monthly Big Quiz PSC
2nd/4th Fri - Monthly - 7.30pm Forton Clubhouse Bar Open FCH
2nd/4th Thurs - Monthly Tatworth Good Companions Morning Meetings TMH

KEY: Ch Rm - St John’s Church Room, PSC - The Perry Street Club, TMH - Tatworth Memorial Hall, TPF - Tatworth Playing Fields,
TPS - Tatworth Primary School, StJ - St John’s Church, KCR - Kents Common Room, SCC - South Chard Church, KCR - Kents Close,
FCH - Forton Community Hall, FF - Farriers Field, Post Office Lane., KSM - Kingston St. Mary Village Hall.

CONTACT DETAILS FOR OUR RAG TEAM

The project teams welcome new members - could you spare a little time?
There must be a project team which interests YOU - choose from:
Health & Wellbeing Centre - Nick Bernard 220339,
Environment - Judy MacOmish 220966, Public Transport - Andrew Turpin 220691
And don’t forget the website: www.tatworthandforton.co.uk

The Drift is published by the Tatworth & Forton Residents Action Group, printed by Perry Print and distributed by volunteers.

Any opinion expressed in articles in The Drift may be those of the author but not necessarily those of the Editorial Team.

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