We are planning to hold another litter pick on Sunday 11 October, 09.30 start. Following the format of the last couple of picks; we will concentrate on the lanes/roads coming into the village. As usual we hope to have refreshments available at the end. Please put the date on your calendar and look out for further information on the village website and Facebook pages. Historical starlings quiz (p. 3) answers, from the oldest to the most recent 1. D. Prehistoric 2. F. Roman 3. A. Saxon 4. B. Medieval 5. C. Elizabethan/Jacobean 6. H. Victorian 7. E. 1920s 8. G. Contemporary Sustainable Shapwick /Litterpick What's On in Shapwick, July to early October 2026 Like to help edit future issues? Please email: shapwick.news@shapwickparishcouncil.org.uk. Shapwick News is a quarterly publication. For the autumn issue in October 2026, please submit contributions no later than 15 September 2026, preferably via e-mail. 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. Summer Issue, July 2025: Published by Shapwick Parish Council, edited by Moray McGowan, assisted by Charlotte Douglas (page 3 and some brilliant graphics, such as Ben Starling, the charioteer!) Call for Volunteers & Contributions Pilates: Tuesdays 9.30-10.30am or 10.30-11.30am; Wednesdays 7-8pm. Contact: juliehotchkiss98@yahoo.co.uk. SUMMER I S SUE | J ULY 2 0 2 5 8 Every Sunday: Shapwick Runners' Sunday Run! Meet at the cricket field, set off at 9am. All abilities welcome! Village Hall Bingo Nights: alternate Fridays: Eyes down usually 7.30pm. For Bingo from September check boards. The Arts and Crafts Group meets on Thursdays from 2-4pm, Village Hall: contact margaretdobbs@gmail.com See Facebook, and the roadside signboards, for other upcoming dates! Friday 10 July, Village Hall: Bingo Tuesday 14 July, 7.30pm: WI/Starlets, Village Hall Sunday 19 July, 10am: Cafe Church, St Mary’s Church Tuesday 21 July, 7pm: Parish Council, Village Hall Friday 24 July, Village Hall: Bingo. Sunday 26 July, 9.30: Holy Communion, St Mary’s Church Thursday 30 July, 2-4pm: Community Cafe, St Mary’s Church Sunday 16 August, 10am: Cafe Church, St Mary’s Church Saturday 22 August, 2.30-4.30 Afternoon Tea in aid of Breast Cancer Now!, 5 Lawn Lane (see poster, p.1) Sunday 23 August, 9.30: Holy Communion, St Mary’s Church . Thursday 27 August, 2-4pm: Community Cafe, Village Hall Saturday 5 September, 9-11 Village Hall: Breakfast (see p. 1) Tuesday 8 September, 7.30pm: WI/Starlets, Village Hall Friday 19 September, Pavilion: Bingo. Eyes down 7.30pm. Sunday 20 September, 10am: Cafe Church, St Mary’s Church Tuesday 22 September, 7pm: Parish Council , Village Hall Thursday 24 September, 2-4pm: Community Cafe, Pavilion Sunday 28 September, 9.30: Holy Communion, St Mary’s Church Friday 3 October, Pavilion: Bingo. Eyes down 7.30pm Tuesday 14 October, 7.30pm: WI/Starlets, Village Hall Thermal imaging camera - checking for hot and cold spots After 18 months on the waiting list, we finally had the thermal imaging camera to use. A handful of villagers had expressed an interest so over three days we had it, ‘surveys’ were conducted to see any cold spots around the properties. On the older properties, doors showed as the biggest loss as well as some ceiling/roof areas. It was also interesting to see where underfloor heating pipes lay and they showed up clearly on the pictures. Anyone can borrow the camera; you just need to have a Somerset library card and put yourself on the waiting list. With only three cameras across the county, it is a long wait. STEVE POLDEN Shapwick Village Hall 100 Club winners March - Louise Gaunt, Gerry King April - Jenny Dennes, Val Watkins May - Bente Motum, Lisa Pomeroy There are still numbers available in the draw, so please email shapwickvh@gmail if you would like to join and support the hall.
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