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MENDIP TIMES
Walks resume
BISHOP Sutton and Stowey WI have started up their monthly walks again, visiting Litton reservoir in spring sunshine. Pictured (l to r) are Jenny Harris, Nita Wendover, Pat Smith, Janet Thornhill, Liz McDowall, Cherryl Taylor and the two dogs, Puddle and Bee. Members also held a 90th birthday lunch for former president, Liz Balmforth (below).
Links with Uganda
CHEW Stoke Church School has been busy strengthening its partnership with Christian Life Primary School in Uganda. Students from both schools have been working with each other on a number of projects. The children at Chew Stoke wanted to develop the link even further by being able to video call the children in Uganda Evie and George with the iPads and talk to them in real time. They held a non-school uniform day and raised enough money to be able to purchase two iPads, which have now been delivered to Uganda. PAGE 72 • MENDIP TIMES • JUNE 2022
Preventing crime
A NEW Crime Prevention Fund has been launched in partnership between the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Somerset Community Foundation and Quartet Community Foundation. It will support community projects and activities that help to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour. Community groups and Mark Shelford charities can now apply for grants of between £1,000 to £5,000 to help create safer communities. Justin Sargent, chief executive at Somerset Community Foundation said: “We want to fund a wide range of communityled projects including creating safer streets and green spaces, raising awareness among young people, and the promotion of restorative justice.” Mark Shelford, Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner said: “Local residents know their neighbourhoods better than anyone and we want to help communities prevent crime in their area.” The deadline for first applications is May 27th. Details: www.somersetcf.org.uk/opcc www.quartetcf.org.uk/grant-programmes/oppc
Fete is back
Hannah Maggs giving tractor rides
COMPTON Dando has announced the village fete is back, after an absence of two years because of coronavirus restrictions. It will be held on Saturday, July 2nd, 2-5pm, with all the traditional attractions, raising funds for Compton Dando Community Association, the village hall and St Mary’s Church.
