http://www.bishopslydeard.org.uk Bishops Lydeard Parish Council news and announcements. en-en http://www.bishopslydeard.org.uk/item.htm?i=169 The chairman's report for the last year can be downloaded from here or from the Council Library section. ... http://www.bishopslydeard.org.uk/item.htm?i=168 Many thanks to all of you who supported our LEAF project. The Housing Survey went well and we have a very comprehensive report for the Parish Council which we hope will open discussion on how to help the village become more energy efficient. Paul Partington will be contacting the three winning couples of our Housing Survey Draw who will be enjoying a free meal for two at either the Lethbridge Arms, the Bird in Hand or Daisy Cottage. Our efforts to encourage you to insulate your homes were less... http://www.bishopslydeard.org.uk/item.htm?i=167 Celebrating 60 years in Bishops Lydeard The afternoon began with a service taken by Joan Smith accompanied by Rose Harrison, consisting of quiet reflection and celebration. This was followed with the exhortation given by Pam whitehead who is the County Chairman - we also congratulated her on receiving the MBE - then a short business meeting with reports from Wellington and Bishop Lydeard branches, Chairpersons, Gwen Saunders and Monica Summers. Guests were welcomed with Peter Lock, David Dacey... http://www.bishopslydeard.org.uk/item.htm?i=166 A Barn Owl box for every parish in Somerset – could you host one? Somerset Wildlife Trust has recently launched a project to provide a free barn owl box for every one of the 335 parishes in Somerset. With up to 80 per cent of barn owls now nesting in man-made boxes we need to get more boxes up across Somerset and provide more of the habitat barn owls need. The first barn owl census in 1932 estimated there were 12,000 pairs in England and Wales. By the time of a survey in the mid &... http://www.bishopslydeard.org.uk/item.htm?i=165 For members of Lydeard St Lawrence WI it was a continuation of an Oriental theme, with Japan in Winter in February and a walk along the Great Wall of China in March! President, Mrs Mary Abel, welcomed everyone and quickly and efficiently dealt with the business side of the meeting. Dates were confirmed and numbers taken for various events taking place over the next few weeks, before she introduced Joan Barlow and Sarah Ruell, who gave a talk and showed a video of their trip along the Wall. Havi... http://www.bishopslydeard.org.uk/item.htm?i=164 There were over 60 people at our last meeting of the winter season in the village hall. Extra chairs had to be found but we all fitted in to hear Andy Dickson talk on Climbing Kilimanjaro. He proved to be an excellent speaker and photographer. He also proved to be an inspiration to us all, as, at the age of 79, his adventures left most of us realizing that we could do much more if we tried! He explained that he had climbed several mountains in Scotland and began his talks as a means of raising m... http://www.bishopslydeard.org.uk/item.htm?i=163 Join us for an Information Evening to explore how & where we can grow more food in Taunton Deane. When: 7 – 9pm, Monday 23rd April Where: Creech St Michael Baptist Church Centre, Creech St Michael, TA3 5QQ For more information call Linda Hull on 01749 678770 or download the information sheet by clicking here. ... http://www.bishopslydeard.org.uk/item.htm?i=162 2.30PM, SATURDAY 14TH JULY 2012, AT THE VILLAGE HALL The Show Schedule was discussed at a recent committee meeting and contains several new classes in the vegetable, domestic, photography and children's sections. There are 2 new trophies to be awarded this year - the Sir Arthur C Clarke Trophy for the best piece of creative writing from Year 6 pupils at Bishops Lydeard Primary School and a trophy for a new vegetable class donated by his family in memory of the late Chris Lovell. Sche... http://www.bishopslydeard.org.uk/item.htm?i=159 We are planning a family picnic tea party on the Village Green at 3pm on Saturday 2nd June to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. All welcome and we hope people will get together with friends, family and neighbours and join in. If you would like to be involved in any way with Games, Entertainments, Music, Stalls or have any other ideas, Please speak to any of the following: Bob Elgin 430972 Pete Watson 432817 Annie Smith 432752 Alan Ball 433983 Joanna Lewin-Harris 432237 Dow... http://www.bishopslydeard.org.uk/item.htm?i=131 Minutes from the February Parish Council meeting can now be downloaded from the Document Library. ...