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Donyatt DespatchDonyatt’s Own Newspaper - June 2017 - Sponsored by Goffey

Donyatt Village Hall100 Club Winners

February 20171st - £30 - Bridget Schneiders

2nd - £20 - R A Norris3rd - £10 - Peter Speed

March 20171st - £30 - Tony Hayward2nd - £20 - Sylvia Morton

3rd - £10 - Nicola Langhorn

April 20171st - £30 - Richard Sturges2nd - £20 - Robin Godwin3rd - £10 - John McHardy

Last month saw akestral get stuck in

Church! Many thanks toeveryone who helped it

get out safely.

Donyatt Social Club

On Monday 15th May, we held our Skittles Final andPresentation Evening.

Firstly, we donated a cheque for £1,100 to SouthSomerset MIND. Representative Dr Alexander Priest

from the Yeovil branch received the cheque onbehalf of the charity.

The skittles final was then played out between one ofour new teams, Upper, captained by George Busby,

and Park, captained by John Grabham. After a closelyfought game, swinging from one side to the other,Park eventually pulled through to win by 23 pins.

League Results:1st Overall *Shield Winners* - Park

2nd Overall - Upper3rd Overall - Peasmarsh (our other new team)

Wooden Spoon - Sea FolliesHighest Individual Score - John Grabham - 66 pinsHighest Team Score Average - Lower - 45.8 pins

Special thanks to Joe and the team at DonyattBowling Club for hosting us.

Pictured:Above - The Winning Park Team (Lee, Frank,

Dave, John, Andrew, Steve and Peter).Below - The cheque presentation to South

Somerset MIND (John, Alexander and Sue).

DONYATT PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Councillor Lynn Mortimer has been re-elected as Chairman and CouncillorBill Porritt was elected as Vice Chairman.

At long last the Council has received A358 Road Safety Feasibility Reportregarding the options on the A358 through Donyatt. The Council will bediscussing this at an extra meeting on 6th June. At this meeting, theCouncil will also be discussing the potential for a Housing Needs Surveyfor Donyatt. As with our other meetings, residents are welcome toattend and ask questions.

Grass cutting programme:A & B roads (including visibility splays) 8 May – 2 JuneC and unclassified roads 5 June – 28 JulyA & B visibility splays only Early/Mid August

SCHEDULED MEETING DATES FOR 20176th June 3rd July 11th Sept 13th Nov

Meetings commence at 7.30pm and are held in the Village Hall.

www.donyattparishcouncil.org.ukMrs Heather Bryant, Clerk to the CouncilTel: 01460 234770, Email: heatherbryant@delisytems.com

Donyatt Flower andVegetable Show

Sunday 27th August 2017Donyatt Village Hall

Look out for your schedules andentry forms coming next month!

There are a range of fabulous events running at SouthSomerset Countryside Sites this year (Ham Hill

Country Park, Chard Reservoir and Yeovil CountryPark). For more details and bookings please visit

www.southsomersetcountryside.com Enquiries 01935462282 or countryside@southsomerset.gov.uk

Support Your Village - Come and join us!Donyatt Duck Race

andFamily Fun Day

Sunday 2nd JulyGates open 12 noon, Racing

starts 1pmTea, cakes, BBQ, bar, skittles, coconut

shy, face painting and lots more!ADMISSION FREE

Cash Prizes:Final: 1st - £75, 2nd - £50, 3rd - £25Heats: 1st - £10, 2nd - £5, 3rd - £3

On the banks of the River Isle.Parking in Donyatt Village Hall Car Park.

Proceeds shared between Donyatt Village HallImprovement Fund, St Mary’s Church, Donyatt

Social Club, Donyatt Recreation Area.

Tickets available within the village, including atThe George Inn. Also available in Ilminster from:Ilminster Home Hardware, Silver Street and The

Green House Café & Interiors, Silver Street

STRAWBERRY CREAM TEASunday 18th June

2.30 - 5pmDelicious scones, clotted creamand jam, with local strawberries

Donyatt Village HallAll Welcome

In aid of Donyatt Village HallImprovement Fund

Donyatt Social ClubWhist Drive

Tuesday 6th and 20th JuneDonyatt Village Hall

7.30pm £3

Paper & Cardboard RecyclingFriday 16 - Sunday 18 June

Donyatt Village Hall Car Park

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Big Breakfast & MarketSunday 11th June9am - 12noon

Donyatt Village HallLast orders 11.30am

Messy Church will be heldalongside this event at the hall

T.COSYT Cosy will be held at Donyatt Village Hall on Wednesday 28th

June from 2.30 - 4.30pm.Everyone is welcome to join us for a friendly afternoon with

cake/biscuits and tea/coffee.HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 20th June for July edition - contributions welcomedPlease send a copy of your contributions to BOTH EDITORS listed below, preferably by email, thank you

Bez: Tel 258745 toopb28@yahoo.co.uk Donna: Tel 52129 donnagrabham@hotmail.co.uk

DATES FOR YOUR DIARYSat 3 Jun - Barn Dance, Pottery Farm, 7-11Tue 6 Jun - Parish Council Meeting, DVH, 7.30Tue 6 Jun - Whist Drive, DVH, 7.30Sun 11 Jun - Breakfast, Market & Messy Church, DVH, 9-12Fri 16 - Sun 18 Jun - Paper/Card Recycling, DVHCPSun 18 Jun - Strawberry Cream Tea, DVH, 2.30-5Tue 20 Jun - Whist Drive,Wed 28 Jun - Tea Cosy, DVH, 2.30-4.30Sun 2 Jul - Duck Race, River Isle, 12 noon onwardsMon 3 Jul - Parish Council Meeting, DVH, 7.30Sun 27 Aug - Flower & Veg Show, DVH

Barn Dance at Pottery Farm Saturday3rd June. 7pm til 11pm.

Come and doh se doh your partner.Raising money for Ilminster and district

Scouts/cubs/beavers.Tickets £10 to include Ploughmans andentry to raffle. Adults and over 12s only.

Limited tickets available - in advanceonly. No tickets on gate. email

potteryfarm@me.com