In February we took part in the East Devon Group drama competition with our play "Zartan", produced by Lorraine Penngelly in which we came first, qualifying us for the Devon round which we also won. We then went on to represent Devon at the south west area round in Weymouth which we came second, again qualifying us for the next round. So then we went up to Cheltenham to compete in the National semi finals which we came a very respectable third. Also throughout our performances we picked up the best moment cup at the group round and the best actor went to Mark Davis at the group and county round as well as the national semi final.

The April meeting was held in the Forbes Lounge where members and a visitor were welcomed by the president Lynn Taylor. The recent group meeting at Uffculme had been enjoyed by the 12 members who had attended, where Hemyock were presented with a large silver cup for winning the group competition for skittles.

On the afternoon of Sunday 1st July, Hemyock Tennis Club is holding a mixed-doubles tennis tournament for players around the Blackdowns. The idea is to have a sociable afternoon of fairly gentle tennis (+ tea and cakes), and, in the process, to raise some money for the Blackdown Support Group.

Coaching opportunity! (members or non-members). Mark Tenant, an LTA coach, is coming to coach the primary school children from 4-5pm on various days in the summer and then will be available from 5pm to give coaching to anyone else (junior or senior) who may be interested. (1 to1 or in a group) His charges are £15 an hour. Contact Mark Tenant, 01884 821329 or Julie Steed, 680787

We are planning to hold a Festival of Trees in St Mary's in Advent (15 - 17 December 2007). The festival will last for tree days and it is hoped that many of the decorations will remain for Christmas. Groups, businesses and individuals will be asked to sponsor and / or decorate a tree and we shall be contacting you soon about this.