What’s On

Axbridge District Trefoil Guild Autumn Fish and Chip Lunch.
After the summer break the Guild will meet again on 10th September for the Autumn Fish and Chip Lunch. This will be at 1:00pm in the Catholic Church Rooms, Cheddar. Please place orders by the end of August.

Cheddar Vale Lions Club will be holding their annual Duck Races on August Bank Holiday Monday, 26th August. All our regular visitors will be delighted to return plus more to watch the spectacle of 1,000 ducks floating down the river. The cheers were phenomenal last year with the children loving it as always.

On 4th Tuesday each month at the upstairs room Winscombe Club (The Legion), 7 Sandford Road BS25 1HD. Winscombe Folk Club is an acoustic club welcoming music, song, poetry of all kinds from accomplished performers and anyone just starting out.
The next few dates are 27th August, 24th September etc. Doors open 7:30pm and music will start around 8:00pm.

Music for a Summer Evening – Bank Holiday Sunday, 25th August, 7:00pm – 9:00pm. A FREE concert, with retiring collection.
St. John the Baptist Church, The Square, Axbridge BS26 2AP.
Come and hear the Bristol Brass Consort dectet perform pieces old and new, suitable for a summer evening. This is an informal event with a friendly and fun atmosphere.  You are welcome to bring your own refreshments.

The Weston-super-Mare Macular Society Group covering Weston, Clevedon, Winscombe and surrounding areas meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 10:30am to 12:30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Baytree Road, Weston-super-Mare BS22 8HG. The meetings are for anyone affected by central vision loss AMD wet or dry. Come to share experiences with others.

Cheddar Flower Show opens on Saturday 17th August at 2:00pm in Cheddar Village Hall. Admission £1, children free.There will be a fantastic Raffle and Tombola. Refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon.

RAFA-MSB will meet next on Monday 2nd September at 11:00am in Wells Golf Club, Blackheath Lane, Wells, BA5 3DS for a presentation by Sister Anne Martin and general discussion plus Lunch & Drinks from the Club Menu & Bar.

West Mendip Walkers August Walks

Thursday 1st August: Moderate 9m circular walk starting 9:30am from Mere (BA12 6HA).

Thursday 8th August: Moderate 12m circular walk starting 9:30am from Sand Bay (BS22 9SE).

Thursday 15th August: Moderate 8m circular walk starting 9:30am from The Furlong, Axbridge (BS26 2JH).

Thursday 22nd August: Moderate 11m circular walk starting 9:30am from East Quantoxhead (TA5 1EJ). 

Thursday 29th August: Easy 10m circular walk starting 9:30am from The Furlong, Axbridge (BS26 2JH).

Details: www.mendipramblers.co.uk

Cheddar Lions Club has organised a Coffee Morning in the Methodist Church Hall, Union Street, Cheddar, from 10:30am on Saturday 27th July. 
All are welcome to come along and find out about Lions Clubs International and Plastic Free Cheddar to see how we work in the community plus our future plans, including litter picking and a repair cafe in Cheddar.  
We look forward to seeing you!

Weston Hospicecare’s Summer Spectacular Fayre.
Get ready for an incredible time at our Summer Fayre in aid of Weston Hospicecare, Saturday 27th July! Happening at Hornet RFC, BS22 8LY from 10:30am. We will have Live music, kids entertainment, inflatables, and an array of stalls for the family! Kickstart the school holiday with your little ones while supporting your local hospice. So mark the calendars and get ready for an day of fun and laughter. Free entry too!