As we couldn’t hold our monthly village gathering/coffee morning on Saturday4th April, the 200 Club draw took place on Middle Street under the watchful eyes of Georgina Robertson, our independent witness (thank you Georgina). And the winners are: 1st Prize: no.173 Paul Davis 2nd Prize: no.119 Jo Horsington 3rd Prize: no.67 Gordon Stockman 4th Prize: no.42 Ruth Eyre 5th Prize: no.6 Sara Cheesman Congratulations all. We will not be issuing cheques at this stage and will be in touch with the winners about payment by BACS. The next draw will be on Saturday 2nd May.

As recently announced, only shops selling food and essential items are allowed to remain open. However, some essential shops are choosing to close and some non-essential shops are offering a home delivery service. Please note that the situation is changing daily so it is recommended to check if the shop you want to visit is still open, or is open for restricted hours only. Also note that many shops are asking customers to queue outside two metres apart and to enter one or two at a time. The current situation is: GALHAMPTON: Country Stores – open as usual, fresh bread

Dimmer recycling centre is now open for summer hours: Monday and Tuesday from 9am to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm. Queues are expected, especially as there will be fewer unloading bays due to social distancing requirements. There are a number of restrictions that need to be complied with and further details be seen here and in the link below. For latest updates go to: Latest News

For anyone in the village who is self-isolating during the current coronavirus outbreak and needing help, please see the leaflet below where you can find contact details for our volunteer co-ordinators (a third co-ordinator has now been added – Sue Howman on 441052).