As we endure this period of lockdown together, two things can be stated with certainty. First, and sadly, our fundraising for CANCER RESEARCH UK has fallen off a cliff as we have lost all our planned activities. Secondly, and strangely, in this period our personal cost of living has fallen noticeably too - apart from food and maybe petrol there are few opportunities to spend!

Is it possible to link these by suggesting that this is a great time for us to make direct donations to CRUK? It worries us that we are letting down our faithful researchers at Musgrove Park Hospital and elsewhere, and a donation to our CRUK Taunton Group would be a wonderful way to help bridge the funding gap. If you feel you would like to help please contact me. Many thanks.

ALAN REEVE (Hon Treasurer, Taunton Committee)

21 July to 31 August

Summer Collections

At Roadchef M5 Services

21 October

Bridge Day

At Corfe Village Hall

31 October

Autumn Collection

At Roadchef M5 Services

9 December

Christmas Concert

At The Castle School

We also steward the beautifully restored BISHOPS LYDEARD WATER MILL throughout the Summer months; all monies raised are divided between five local charities, including ourselves.