8 Jul

Portugal Narrowly Pip Czechs to Win Prized Petanque Trophy

Coveted hand crafted trophy goes to Portugal

The second annual Bridgwater International Petanque tournament took place on 8th July at a hot and tropical Victoria Park with teams representing Bridgwater and our 7 partner countries. The game of Petanque -basically you throw some balls at a smaller ball and the one who’s closer wins -was invented in Bridgwater’s original twin town La Ciotat in France. Organizer and Petanque fanatic Michael Wheatley says that as a result of the popularity of the two tournaments so far he would like to get  permanently piste … sorry to get a permanent Petanque Piste, and form a Bridgwater team to take on other Petanque giants around Somerset. Currently only Wellington has a team. But….back to the match report!!

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7 Jul

Flower Show is Back!

Sara Evans, Flower Show Organiser

At last … it’s back! We’re talking about the Bridgwater Flower & Craft Show which last opened its doors in 2018. So what’s new? It will be at Westfield Church Hall in West St., which is a beautiful welcoming space for the whole community & the date for your diary is Saturday August 27th, with set up the previous afternoon & evening.    Sara Evans is leading an almost entirely new, enthusiastic Committee “We’re working very hard to bring back one of Bridgwater’s much loved traditions, so look out for lots of old favourites plus some new challenges to enjoy.”  If you’re not familiar with the name, it used to be the Bridgwater Flower Show, but entries were changing over the years, so ‘Craft’ has been added to reflect that. Who knows what this year’s entries will favour … only one way to find out!

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6 Jul

Little Adventures Nursery ‘Coming Soon’ to Victoria Park

Nursery provision on its way back to viccy park

After being given just a few weeks notice of its closure at the end of March Cllr Mick Lerry and Cllr Liz Marsh have been working hard alongside the Victoria Park Community Centre’s Manager (VPCC) Somerset County Council to find a new Nursery to take over in VPCC. Cllr Marsh (Labour, Victoria) says “We know how vital such early years childcare is needed and are now absolutely thrilled to be able to announce that we are in a position to say that a new Nursery will be opening its doors in September this year. Little Adventures Nurseries already own 4 successful Nurseries in Taunton, Cheddar, Worle and Weston- super-Mare and now they are coming to VPCC in Bridgwater. This is massively exciting and will provide first rate childcare for children from 0-5 years, 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) all year round from 7.30am until 6pm. “

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14 Jun

July 9th is Bridgwater Twinning Day

For the last few years Bridgwater Twinning Forum has timed it’s annual event with the town’s Quayside Festival. So On Saturday July 9th this year people can spend the day enjoying  music, comedy, dance, carnival and street theatre to their hearts content around the streets of Bridgwater and when they think it’s all over, pop over to the Arts Centre for the evening for the Twinning Show. Bridgwater has 7 Twin towns around the world and this is the day they all get together and put on a celebration of international friendship with music, film and up to date information. The show starts at 7.30 and this year the event will be free (but with an option to make a donation to Ukraine).

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22 May

Bridgwater’s First Active Travel Day a Success!

Active Travel Day was opened by Bridgwater Mayor Cllr Liz Leavy

Bridgwater held its first Active Travel Day on Saturday 21st May, from 10am -3pm, in Bridgwater Town Hall. The event was sponsored by Bridgwater Town Council and Bridgwater Area Cycling Campaign. Active Travel is about health and well-being, as well as the need to cut dangerous traffic emissions. A variety of organisations came along to share ideas, resources and support. The event was opened by the newly-elected Mayor of Bridgwater, Councillor Liz Leavy, who pledged the Town Council’s commitment to the campaign for healthy and sustainable travel.

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