Pilates: Tuesdays 9.20-10.20am or 10.30-11.30am; Wednesdays 7-8pm. Contact: juliehotchkiss98@yahoo.co.uk. Every Sunday: Shapwick Runners' Sunday Run! Meet at the cricket field, set off at 9am. All abilities welcome! Bingo: Village Hall on alternate Fridays: Doors open: 7pm, Eyes down 7.30pm. Friday 3 April, 7pm, Village Hall: Bingo Sunday 5 April, 6:30am at RSPB HamWall: Easter Sunday: sunrise service Monday 6 April, 10am, Pavilion: Bunny Hop! Spectators welcome Thursday 9 April, 2-4pm, Village Hall: Arts and Crafts Group - then every Thursday from 2-4pm. Tuesday 14 April, 7.30pm, Village Hall: Shapwick Starlets WI Friday 17 April, 7pm, Village Hall: Bingo Saturday 18 April, 7.30pm, Village Hall: Pie Night (see p. 5) Sunday 19 April, 10am, St Mary’s Church: Cafe Church Wednesday 29 April, 3-7pm, Dovecote School: Bike Repair Workshop Thursday 30 April, 2-4pm, St Mary’s Church: Community Cafe Friday 1 May, 7pm, Village Hall: Bingo Tuesday 12 May, 7.30pm, Village Hall: Shapwick Starlets WI Friday 15 May, 7pm, Village Hall: Bingo Shapwick Jam - a call for volunteers! What's On in Shapwick, April to June 2026 Call for Volunteers & Contributions Like to help edit future issues? Please email: shapwick.news@shapwickparishcouncil.org.uk. Shapwick News is a quarterly publication. For the summer issue, due to publish in July 2026, please submit contributions by no later than 15 June 2026, preferably via email above. Thank you! There is no guarantee that all material submitted will be used - publication is at the Editor's discretion and articles may be amended or condensed. We do not print anonymous contributions but are prepared to include items under a pen name, if so desired, on condition that we are given the name and address of the author(s). Opinions expressed are those of the author and are not necessarily those of the Editor nor Parish Council. Spring issue April 2026: Published by Shapwick Parish Council, edited by Moray McGowan, assisted by Charlotte Douglas. S PR I NG I S SUE | APR I L 2 0 2 6 8 We’re delighted to announce that our very own mini music festival returns to the Village Green on Saturday 6th June - someone has to fill the Glastonbury gap! This year, as well as a fantastic live music line-up, we’re contemplating some oldfashioned fun and games in the afternoon, inspired by the post war ‘Shapwick Revel’ festivities. We’re often asked to incorporate something for the youngsters (and young at heart) but will need extra hands for this to happen. If you’re able to help run one or more of the games - think slow bicycle races, pillow fights, ‘Jan Swain’s Leap’ or maybe a saucy ‘best ankles’ competition - then please don’t be shy: contact the team via chrisgaunt112@btinternet.com asap. As before, the afternoon session will be free and evening tickets are just £10 (£5 for 12-15yrs) if purchased before the end of April. Booking in advance really helps us keep the Jam going so buy from Sid - 01458 210185 or Stuart - 01458 210119 or online at ticketsource.co.uk/shapwick-jam. Many thanks and hope to see you there! THE JAM TEAM Community Café: last Thursday of every month, 2-4 pm. Donations of cakes always welcome! Tuesday 19 May, 7pm, Village Hall: Shapwick Village Meeting and Parish Council Meeting (see p. 2) Saturday 16 May, 9-11, Village Hall: Breakfast Morning! Sunday 17 May, 10am, St Mary’s Church: Cafe Church Thursday 28 May, 2-4pm, Village Hall: Community Cafe Thursday 28 May, 6.30 for 7pm, Village Hall: History Group “Ted” talk (see p. 6!) Friday 29 May, 7pm, Village Hall: Bingo Saturday 6 June, Village Green: Shapwick Jam 2026! Tuesday 9 June, 7.30pm, Village Hall: Shapwick Starlets WI Friday 12 June, 7pm, Village Hall: Bingo Sunday 21 June, 10am, St Mary’s Church: Cafe Church Thursday 25 June, 2-4pm, Pavilion: Community Cafe Friday 26 June, 7pm, Village Hall: Bingo
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