Shapwick Allotment Association As I write, we are still harvesting our winter roots and brassicas as we prepare for the Christmas Dinner marathon. Some excellent veg and so much nicer when you have grown it yourself! Many Allotmenteers have been busy with their winter planting and others preparing their plots for spring, so as we plan for 2026, let’s hope the seasons are a bit more predictable. Thankyou for all your support through 2025, have a great Christmas break and we look forward to welcoming you onto our busy allotments in 2026. New Year best wishes from us all! 5 WI NTER I S SUE | J ANUARY 2 0 2 6 SIMON DAWES Dovecote School Carol Service On 16 December 2025, staff and students from Dovecote School were delighted to hold their annual carol service at the village church. We are extremely grateful to the church community for the warm welcome extended to everyone and for providing such a special setting for the occasion. The service included festive readings from two of our students, who beautifully performed The Night Before Christmas and Christmas Stars. A highlight for many was Rich Tweedy's Lego Nativity, which captured the spirit of Christmas and drew much admiration from the congregation. were pleased that the artwork remained on display for the wider community to enjoy the children's work. Our sincere thanks go to everyone who contributed to making the service such a memorable occasion. On behalf of all the staff and students at Dovecote School, we would like to wish all villagers a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. DAISY JOHN The church was also filled with Christmas artwork created by our students, adding colour and creativity to the celebration. We 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/ Village Hall NERINA SCOTT, BRIDGET DAWES Harvest Supper, Village Breakfast, Quiz ‘n’ Chips, Wreath Making, the WI and its Christmas Fayre (see p.4), the New Year’s Eve Party, plus all the regular activities such as the Arts and Crafts and Pilates groups: the Village Hall continues to take advantage of its new facilities and provide a hub for Shapwick village events! And don’t forget Chilli Jam on 31 January! See p. 8!
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