A big thank-you to all those who supported the June fund raising events for the Festival of Trees to be held in the Church in Advent. (15 - 17 December) The Open Gardens in Longmead and the Coffee Morning at Penlee raised over £600 towards the festival expenses. The next events will be:

Sunday 5th August - Sponsored Walks

Two walks in the Culm Valley. Leaving the Pump at 2:30pm. Drinks and ice creams available on return. Sponsor forms from Maggie Corke (680522), Diana Cooper (680175), Jenny Doble (680174), or Patricia Fuller (680436). This should be a good afternoon for the energetic and not so energetic!

Tuesday 4th September - Coffee Morning

Kindly given by St Mary's Guild at 34 Castle Park (Elsie Board)
10am - 12pm. Bring and buy, cakes, and raffle.


Many helpers will be needed at the Festival - please contact me if you would like to be involved.

Jane Attlee - 680317 Tree Festival Co-ordinator