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Chard Town Council to live stream the funeral of the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
19th September 2022 commencing at 10:00am.
Chard Town Council will be live streaming the funeral of the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The Guildhall will be open from 10.00 and throughout the service. Refreshments will be available.
If you would like to come and join us to watch this historic, momentous and very moving occasion you will be more than welcome.
Chard Town Council is both honoured and privileged to provide the opportunity for the Community to gather in the Guildhall to both commemorate and celebrate Her Majesty’s seventy-year reign as our Sovereign.
Everyone is welcome
Paul Russell, Town Clerk
HM Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that HM Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. Chard Town Council will have a book of condolences in the Guildhall available for the people of Chard to pay their respects. We will keep you updated.
Summerfields Road & A358 Temporary Traffic Restrictions
Wessex Water schedule of Road closures and Traffic Management:-
Summerfields Road
Road closure
Start: 22nd September
Finish: 3rd November
A358
Road Closure
Start: 3rd November (Evenings, open during daytime)
Finish: 4th November (Evenings, open during daytime)
A358
2 Way lights
Start: 7th November
Finish: 25th November
We will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum, all effected residents will maintain access and will be notified in due course with a letter drop. Early warning signs will also be erected in the next couple of weeks.
Sparks fly this Summer at Somerset Libraries
Somerset libraries are calling for children to sign up to read six books this summer as part of Gadgeteers, Summer Reading Challenge 2022.
Nearly 7,000 children have already signed up to the Summer Reading Challenge, which runs across all Somerset libraries, asks 4–11-year-olds to borrow and read any six library books over the summer.
The theme for the 2022 Summer Reading Challenge is Gadgeteers, where the challenge will help spark children’s curiosity about the world around them.
With resources and activities from the Science Museum Group, the Challenge focuses on inspiring children to see the science and innovation behind everyday objects, showing that reading and science are for everyone.
Along with encouraging children to read six books during the summer holidays, the challenge encourages children to engage in a host of fun events and activities online or at their local library. When children complete the challenge, they will receive a medal and certificate for reading all six books.
Councillor Federica Smith-Roberts, Lead Executive Member responsible for libraries, said: “The Summer Reading Challenge is a fun free way for children and young adults to improve their reading. I am sure that this year’s theme will spark their curiosity.
“I would encourage all parents to get their children involved if they can, by visiting their local library.”
Taking part in Gadgeteers is free, all children need to do is sign up at their nearest library or online via https://bit.ly/SRCGadgeteers
Gadgeteers is live now in all Somerset Libraries and runs until the 10th September.
There’s a whole programme of events and activities planned at Somerset libraries for families over the summer to celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge both in person and online. Just contact your local library or go to www.somersetlibraries.co.uk to find out how to take part.
Spreading hope on World Suicide Prevention Day
In preparation for this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, Somerset County Council’s Public Health team are asking members of the public to share quotes, lyrics or poems that have helped them to get through difficult times in their lives.
Contributions will then be compiled in to a digital ‘Book of Hope’, together with signposting to local mental health services and support. The project will be unveiled at an event ‘Walk For A Life’ at Somerset County Cricket Ground on Saturday 10 September.
The event aims to raises awareness of suicide in Somerset and is supported by partners including Somerset Foundation Trust, Open Mental Health and Stepladder. On the day, attendees will walk a route through Taunton Town Centre in memory of all those impacted by suicide within the County. They will then end the walk at the Somerset County Cricket Ground, where a number of local partners and stakeholders will be on hand to offer information and advice.
Cllr Adam Dance, Lead Executive Member for Public Health, Equalities and Diversity said:
“World Suicide Prevention Day is a day to raise awareness of how we can help each other and reduce the stigma that surrounds talking about suicide. The theme this year is ‘creating hope through action’ and we hope that by reaching out to communities in Somerset and creating our Book of Hope, we can create a valuable resource which could support others through difficult times in the future.”
The International Association for Suicide Prevention who run the World Suicide Prevention Day campaign each year state that “By encouraging understanding, reaching in and sharing experiences, we want to give people the confidence to take action. To prevent suicide requires us to become a beacon of light to those in pain. You can be the light.”
Please send your contributions to BookOfHope@somerset.gov.uk using the subject “Book of Hope”
Or tag us in your posts on social media using the hashtag #SomersetBookOfHope
If you, or someone you know needs support, there are a number of organisations in Somerset that specialise in support related to suicide and mental health:
- Somerset Mindline’s helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is for anyone of any age in Somerset who is experiencing mental distress or wanting emotional support. Call 01823 276 892 or 0800 138 1692.
- The Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service is available for anyone who has been bereaved or affected by suicide. Call 0300 330 5463.
- The Farming Community Network is a voluntary organisation and charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community through difficult times. Visit fcn.org.uk, or call 01934 712128.
- The Samaritans are available to listen 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call free on 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258.
- If you work or volunteer in health and care in Somerset and need to talk, the Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Resilience Hub is there for you. Please call the dedicated, confidential Colleague Support Line for help with a trained professional on 0300 124 5595 or visit somersetemotionalwellbeing.orgto discover all the support options that are open to you.