News and Information about Ilton

2/1 Ilton Talking September 2002

News from St Mary & St Peter's CE VC First School

New football strip For local school.

Ilton; helping to make our village a better place

Merryfield Pre-school at Ilton

News from St Mary & St Peter's CE VC First School

The end of term was full of mixed emotions for many at the school. A very successful summer fayre was held at the end of June and plans are underway to organise a similar event next year.

Some of the children took part in the annual school trip to West Bay and had a wonderful time.

The school had excellent Sats results this year so congratulations to all the pupils and staff who helped to achieve these results.

The weather was good for the annual end of term BBQ. Everyone enjoyed themselves although the night was tinged with a little sadness as we said farewell to Mrs Daley and Mrs Tyszka who left at the end of term. A presentation was made to them both on behalf of the parents and they were thanked for all their hard work at the school.

A presentation was also made on a special evening organised by the staff and governors which was held at the Ilton Base.

There was a surprise for Mrs Daley and Mrs Tyszka when Orchard FM appeared during lunchtime and they were given a tray of cakes from the Orchard FM coffee break as a special thank you.

At the leavers assembly we also said goodbye to two of our pupils, Natasha Cox and Jessica Watson. The school wishes them both every success for the future. Natasha had a special surprise for everyone when she sang a couple of songs during the assembly.

Everyone is looking forward to the new term as we welcome our new teachers Miss Marshall and Miss Beales to our school and wish them every happiness. Back to top

50+ Club

A meeting was held in the village hall on Wednesday 4th September to see if there would be any interest in starting a club for the over 50's.

The purpose of the meeting was to see how many people were interested, and to hear people's suggestions and ideas on what they would like to do.

If you were unable to make the meeting and would like to find out more, please contact Mrs M Venn on 54707 or Mrs S Funnell on 57309. Back to top

New football strip For local school.

St Mary & St Peter's First school, with bases at Ilton and Barrington have a new football strip for the coming season thanks to the generosity of a local company.

Cornerstone Garage who are based at Ilton Business Estate have supplied the strip which are in the school colours of yellow and purple.

The pupils, who play against other local schools, are looking forward to the coming season. Back to top

Ilton Memorial Hall.

A coffee morning will be held monthly in the Memorial Hall on Saturday mornings between 10am and 12 noon. They will be held on 28th September, 19th October, and 30th November.
Please come along and support the Hall.

Following last year's success there will be another "Ladies night" in aid of the Memorial Hall. This will be taking place on Friday 11th October. Watch out for further details. Back to top

New BMX Track

The new BMX track was officially opened on Monday 19th August.
District Councillor Roger Hughes opened the track and waved the riders through.
The track was finished at the start of the summer holidays after a short delay due to the poor weather. It has been well used since with many young people using the facility.
The funding for the track came from grants from Ilton Parish Council, South Somerset District Council and Wyvern Environmental Trust.
Work is to start shortly on the skate area. Plans for the type of equipment to be installed are underway so the size and shape of the skating area can be determined.
Funding for this project has been secured from Awards for all, (lottery), South Somerset District Council and Ilton Parish Council. Back to top

Ilton Youth Club

The Youth Club will be re-launching on Monday 9th September at the Memorial Hall. It will be held between 7pm-9pm and all young people aged between 8 and 15 are welcome. The cost will be £1.25 each evening.
Watch the notice board next to the shop for details of activities taking place, which will include Crafts, Games and quizzes. If you just want to come along and just chat to your friends you will be most welcome. There is also a tuck shop open each week.
The youth club would also like to thank the cricket club for allowing us to use their field for outdoor games.
New helpers are very welcome. For further details please contact June 55845 or Kim 55562 or why not just pop in on a Monday evening. Back to top

Ilton; helping to make our village a better place

Sgt. Rob Smith informed the meeting that it is still his intention to maintain a high degree of visual police presence in the Parish. He also confirmed that as soon as the manpower was in place that Ilton would be the next area to have a beat manager.He also made the meeting aware that he appreciated the will from within the parish to make things work.
It was reported that a couple of parishioners had expressed an interest in becoming part of the neighbourhood watch. Scheme, also it was reported that a parish councillor would be happy to be a co-ordinator. Sgt Smith said he would arrange for help in setting up a neighbourhood watch in the village.

The parish council would also be sending a letter to the Chief constable expressing concerns over the lack of resources in this area.

Happily the BMX track was completed at the start of the summer holidays after a short delay due to the bad weather. The track is being well used and work is continuing on the skate area.

There had been some interest in providing a youth shelter where the young people could meet. Some information has been obtained and further discussions will take place with the young people and the parish council.

Further meetings will be taking place and we will keep the parish updated through Ilton Talking and the parish notice board. Back to top

Coffee Pot

The Coffee pot meets every 2 Weeks on a Tuesday morning at the memorial Hall, from 10.30am to 12 noon. Why not come along For a chat and refreshments and meet new friends.
A draw is made at each meeting with the proceeds Going to various good causes. For more information please contact Mrs Blasdale on 53907. Back to top

Whist Drives

Whist Drives are now held every fortnight in the Memorial Hall in aid of hall funds. New players are most welcome.
For details of future dates of Whist Drives please contact Dick Cox Ilm 53321. Back to top

Ilton Mother's and Toddlers

Tuesday at 2.00pm until 3.00pm.

Thursday at 1.30pm until 3.00pm.

We meet at Merryfield Pre-school which is situated on the school base in Copse Lane.

Come and join us for a coffee and a chat while the children enjoy playing with the numerous toys and games or arts and crafts.

For further information contact Sharon on 54723 or Anita on 54624. Back to top

Merryfield Pre-school at Ilton

We are a small but friendly group registered with Ofsted which means we now accept the Government funded vouchers. We are also running five sessions per week Monday to Friday from 9.00am until 1.00pm.

Your child will grow and learn through various stimulating activities and play with us.

Merryfield pre-school is situated on the school base at Ilton in Copse Lane.
For further information please contact the supervisor Anita Cox on 54624. Back to top

New Vicar for Ilton

Its just been announced that the new vicar for Ilton and the other six parishes in the area will be Rev Dr Andrew Tatham. He is currently a Minister and Rural Dean in the Guildford Diocese. He has a wife Margaret and two adult children. He will be licensed on October 30th. If you are wondering why he is a "Rev" & a "Dr", the answer is that he has passed his theology exams to be ordained a priest and he has written a thesis on the History of Cartography for his PhD. Back to top