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COMMUNITY
Yard sale has bargains galore
eVerCreeCH’s second yard sale trail attracted dozens of buyers looking for great deals on everything from clothes and DVDs to arts and crafts. trail maps took bargain hunters to just about every road in the village. the event was held to raise money for acorns Pre-school. a refreshment stall raised almost £130 alone. l Pilton’s annual jumble trail will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, May 31st.
Stella and daughter Mahala in Maesdown Road
Charlotte and Charlie on the family stall in Enfield Road
New Post Office opens
POst Office services have returned to Peasedown st John at the Hive Community Centre, which opened earlier this year. Joy Fraser, chair of the centre’s management committee, said: “Over the last few weeks, as lockdown restrictions have eased, the centre has become a hub of activity with the new swallow Café opening, and the community library continuing to provide an essential service since the start of the year. “now residents will be able to access a Post Office in the building as well – open six days a week!” Post Office manager, Lorna Hills, said: “a community the size of Peasedown st John needs a Post Office. With so many people relying on these services on a daily basis, the option of providing facilities at the Hive was an opportunity not to be missed. “We’re looking forward to welcoming the public and providing a first-class service.”
Rufus and Gulliver visiting the cuddly toy tombola stall on Prestleigh Road
Joy Fraser (left) and Lorna Hills
Details: www.thehivepsj.org 01761 360021 or www.facebook.com/HiveCommunityCentrePSJ MENDIP TIMES • JUNE 2021 • PAGE 67
