Finding it hard because the photos a bFlack and white? Find a flourition of Shapwick News at: https://www.shapwickparishcounci l.org.uk/parish-newsletters/ 1 1 SUMMER I S SUE | J ULY 2 0 2 5 Shapwick Bunny Hop 2025 Shapwick and Polden Cricket Club We are now approaching the mid-point of the season and at the time of writing enjoying some spectacular summer weather. The club continues to provide cricket for an ever widening spectrum of the local community including Juniors from age 5 upwards, womens softball pairs, disability cricket sessions and two mens Saturday teams. We are always keen to include new players and contact details are listed on the right. ALISTAIR BARR Junior Cricket: Contact Judith Wanliss ( judithwanliss@hotmail.co.uk and 07904 435437). The Pavilion is open on Friday evenings while junior training takes place and is a great place to unwind for a couple of hours with the family. Ladies cricket: Emily Bartram on 07894 854547, emilyspencer987@hotmail.co.uk). The ladies team practice on Tuesday evenings and new players are always welcome in a very sociable group. Mens Cricket: Club Captain Josh Luckins on 07496 678909. Practice is on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. The 2025 Music on the Pitch will take place at the club on Saturday 13 September and provide a feast of local music talent alongside locally sourced beers, cocktails, a full bar and barbecue. It’s a great local community event so add a note to your diary. See poster on p. 12! On 18 June we hosted ex Worcestershire cricketer Olivia Robinson who is undertaking a walk from Lands End to John O’Groats to raise money for Chance to Shine – an independent charity promoting the opportunity to play cricket in state primary and secondary schools. Olivia is staying at 70 cricket clubs across the country en route. Olivia had walked from Taunton to Shapwick that day and was on her way to Wells the following day. She still had the energy for a quick net and can be seen in action in the picture! You can follow Olivia’s progress through her Facebook page or at Olivia's Trek: Land's End to John o'Groats - JustGiving TERESA KING Easter Monday's 16 Shapwick Bunny Hop once again brought together runners from across Somerset and beyond for this scenic yet challenging 7.5 mile community trail run. There were 117 finishers, including seasoned runners and first-timers alike, with plenty of participation from Shapwick residents as well as all the local running clubs. This year's male winner was Mike Cowell from Cheddar in 44 minutes, female winner th Photographs thanks to John Anderson, Frank Barnard, Paul Douglas and Street Striders Lisa Martin in 56 minutes, and first Shapwick resident home was Gerry King (9 overall) in 54 minutes. The new organisers, Street Striders, did a fantastic job and maintained our community feel. We would like to once again thank all those who ran, spectated, marshalled, volunteered at HQ, made a cake or let us run through their land. The walk was also well supported (particularly by the WI). Proceeds are being split between Mind in Somerset, and Shapwick Village Green and Hall. th See streetstriders.co.uk and our Shapwick Village website for more race photos and full results.
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