MEMORIAL HALL: The Colyford Memorial Hall is a charity and is looking for people that would like to become Trustees of the Hall. This is the Committee that runs the Hall. We especially need someone to take over the role of Hall Manager, this is overseeing the daily running of the Hall and supervising the Caretaker. If you are interested in this then please call Paula Collingwood on 553211.

Colyford Computing for the Over 50s class is now progressing well, although I am not sure who is learning the most, the students or the teachers! We will be starting another session later in the year, but I think that these classes will be slightly smaller. Anyone that would like to offer their services free, to teach the beginners will be welcomed, especially if you are au fait with Windows 8! We may offer some more specialised ½ day sessions in the summer, please look out for posters.

Summer Fayre: Sat 8th June 10.00am – 2.00pm The stalls include: garden plants; crafts; jewellery; art; photography; handmade items etc. Also serving hot bacon rolls and cream teas. Please contact: Katie Sivier on 551288 for more info. This a hall organised event, and all profits go towards the Memorial Hall fund.

Bob Fox was “Song Man” in Michael Murpogo’s WarHorse musical. He is coming to the Memorial Hall later in the year. Please look out for the date. Please note that we hope to put on various events on in the hall including music, theatre shows, and maybe films, etc in the next few months, with more information in the August newsletter. For more info and to give any suggestions please call Helen 553710.

National Trust – Axe Valley Centre: Colyford has been the “home”of the Axe Valley Centre since it was formed over 31 years ago. The Centre exists primarily as a social and fund-raising group for members of the National Trust and has a current membership of 455 from the surrounding area. The Centre arranges a wide range of events and activities throughout the year – monthly Talks from September to April and Spring and Autumn Fairs, Outings, Theatre and Concert trips, Walks, and Holidays (home and overseas), an annual Christmas Lunch, other events such as this year's visit to Burrow Gardens for a tour and Cream Tea, and volunteer garden working groups for projects at NT properties. Members of the National Trust can join the Centre for an annual fee of £5. Non members are welcome to the various events and activities where coach seats or tickets are available, and can join the quarterly newsletter subscription list for £5 to get more details and application forms. There is a NT board to the right hand side of the Memorial Hall front door with a detailed list of events, or contact Mrs Janet Creasey (01297 35880)

Colyford and District Flower Club are holding an Open Meeting on 4th June in the Memorial Hall. Come along and enjoy an afternoon with National Demonstrator, Pam Lewis of Devizes. Tickets which include a Cream Tea are £5 for members and £10 for visitors. Opens 2.00pm. Enquiries: 35817 or 552610

Upholstery Classes: Will be starting again Monday 23rd September with a 5 week course. Please contact: Katie Sivier 551288 for more details.

GOOSE FAYRE - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH: For those villagers that have moved to Colyford recently and have not seen the Colyford Goose Fayre, you will find photos of last years event on the Colyford website. www.colyfordvillage.co.uk As many people as possible are asked to dress up in medieval costume, I am telling you now so that you have plenty of time to sew up your costume whilst sitting in the sun in the garden! At the recent Goose Fayre AGM, Dave Horrill agreed to be the new Chairman. A total of £5,000 was given to local groups and societies with the aim of helping them to continue their work in the community. We would like to thank Henry and Wendy Pountney for the continuing use of Springfield for the Goose Fayre.
Helpers always needed! Please contact Simon Card: 625682

ST. MICHAEL’S and FRIENDS OF (FOSM) A big thank you to Simon & Mary Card, for the coffee morning at Harepath Farm, it was a successful morning and raised £175 for FOSM.
Despite wet and windy weather the Easter Egg Hunt and children’s party saw a good gathering of children and was a lot of fun.
The Summer Concert will be on Wed 26th June at 12noon in the church, followed by ploughman’s lunches in the Memorial Hall. Please look out for posters with more details.

STOP LINE WAY: There is a meeting of the Committee shortly, and they are hoping to hear some good news as to where they can apply for funding, as this is currently the main stumbling block. At the moment, the Colyford part of the Stop Line way does not join to Seaton, so there is still no off-road route to Seaton.

AXE VALLEY AND WEST DORSET – RING AND RIDE from your own front door. It is provided for people with a special need for transport facilities because they are elderly, disabled, parents with young children or people living in isolated areas.
Please ring 01404 46520 to enquire about the service.
A shopping trip to various towns (on Mondays) eg Bridport and Sidmouth £5.00
There is also a Passenger Club that offers a weekly afternoon trip and a day trip on one Saturday each month. Subscription is £5.00 For instance this month there are trips to: Swanage £13.00: Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth £5.00: Bicton £5. + £6.95 entry: and a Mystery drive ending in a town for tea £5.00 In June there are trips to Dartmoor & Tavistock £14.00: Otter Nurseries £5.00: Exmouth £5.00: Don’t be shy, have a day out!