This is a quick reminder that there is still time to complete the questionnaire produced by the village shop in order to help it respond better to community needs. It only takes a minute but needs to be completed by 14th October – the end of next week. You can access the questionnaire here . Paper copies for those who need them are available from the shop.
The Westbury-sub-Mendip Community Shop would like to ask for your feedback by completing a short customer survey. This will provide an important input to the plans for continued development of the shop. You can complete the survey online, following the link below.
https://forms.gle/Hi6fWWraCrGMfCtk8
As a small incentive, all those who provide their contact details will be entered into a prize draw for a food hamper.
We are asking our Eyes and Ears team to help those of their neighbours who cannot access the internet by submitting a return for them or by printing off and returning a hard copy of the survey (see link below ) to the shop, ideally before 14th October.
Thanks for your continuing support – the Shop needs you
As we get older, muscle strength is reduced and some movements, such as leaning sideways or turning quickly, can cause a loss of balance. This can begin earlier than expected, from our early fifties onwards. To prevent a loss of balance and strength over time, strength-building exercise is recommended. The good news is, you don’t have to start weight lifting to build strength – hill-walking, yoga, team sports like tennis and cricket, or even just climbing the stairs can all help to build muscle strength and prevent falls and injuries later in life.
Stronger 4 Longer is a new campaign from Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership encouraging adults over 50 across Somerset to build muscle strength to protect their future health. To find out how to get started, visit the Stronger 4 Longer website.
The annual applications of Grants from the Parish Council is now open, any village organisation that would like to apply for a grant from the Parish Council, please read the Grants Policy and send the completed application form to the Parish Clerk by Monday 26th September where it will be considered at the Parish Council Meeting on Wednesday 5th October. Applications can be sent by email to clerk@westburysubmendip-pc.gov.uk
At the Parish Council meeting on 05/09/22, it was agreed that this News Post should be issued to inform the community that the current Parish ‘Emergency Plan’ is in the process of being reviewed and updated.
The current Emergency Plan can be found on a sub-page on the Parish Council webpage of the Westbury Sub Mendip village website.
Scammers can ‘spoof’ the phone number they’re calling from, so the number showing on your Caller ID may not be the number the call is being made from.
Recently a Westbury resident received two calls which appeared to be from local 01749 numbers – but they weren’t. So be careful, even if the number shown looks like it may be someone you know.
More information about the current flurry of energy rebate scams:
and a reminder…
Which? offers free email updates on scams; if you haven’t already signed up for these, here’s the link:
Watch out for emails offering rebates or grants towards fuel costs – although many are easy to spot, some scammers will go to the trouble of creating highly realistic emails and text messages.
One of a number active at the moment claims to come from Ofgem, but the email address ends in .ro which shows that it probably comes from Romania. All Ofgem emails always end @ofgem.gov.uk
The red “Claim your rebate now” button in this scam email doesn’t go to Ofgem, but to a completely different site which will doubtless ask for your personal and bank details so they can ‘send you the rebate’ – of course they won’t.
Scammers won’t just fake Ofgem emails, they might make them appear to come from a local council or a government department, so do be careful.
This webpage tells you how to avoid and report Ofgem scams:
Those campaigning to save the 126 bus route may be interested in the work being undertaken by the Wells Bus Group including plans for a mass rally on 5th September. There are also new comments to view on this issue on the website WBUG PR Summary for 8.8.2022
A number of people have posted interesting comments on the proposal to withdraw the bus service from Wells to Shepton. See them here
Many people will already know that First Bus are proposing to withdraw the 126 bus service from Wells to Weston – the only route which serves this village. If you wish to add your voice to those protesting about the loss of service, which will make life difficult for anyone without access to a car, and increase traffic on the A 371, you can sign a petition here.
