Westfield Warbler Autumn edition 2017
Community magazine for the parish of Westfield
Community magazine for the parish of Westfield
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History of<br />
<strong>Westfield</strong><br />
Exhibition<br />
A group of local people have been working<br />
tirelessly on a History of <strong>Westfield</strong><br />
Exhibition at the Radstock Museum which,<br />
at the time of writing this, is scheduled for<br />
18th September until 28th November.<br />
Well worth a visit, this exhibition will cover the<br />
Roman Road, the Mining Heritage, the churches<br />
and prime buildings in the parish together with<br />
the industry and employment which have been<br />
features of the Parish in more recent years.<br />
Look out for articles in the local papers or contact<br />
the Parish Council for more information.<br />
If you look after someone,<br />
who looks after you?<br />
The Carers’ Centre provides free advice,<br />
support and breaks for people who care<br />
for family or friends.<br />
If you’re looking after someone who is<br />
ill, disabled or frail, we’re here for you.<br />
Call weekdays<br />
10am —1pm on<br />
0800 0388 885<br />
for advice, or visit<br />
banescarerscentre.org.uk<br />
Stars in<br />
their Cars<br />
Swan Transport’s dedicated and award<br />
winning team of volunteer drivers are truly<br />
‘Stars in their Cars’. Between January and June<br />
<strong>2017</strong> our drivers have provided 2,330 journeys<br />
getting people out and about to activities<br />
and appointments directly combating social<br />
isolation and improving health and wellbeing<br />
for people in towns and rural areas.<br />
Our drivers support those within the B&NES<br />
area who are older, frail or disabled and on a low<br />
income, by taking them to health appointments<br />
and social activities enabling individuals to have<br />
their transport needs met. We receive lots of<br />
positive comments about our drivers, including<br />
how our passengers really appreciate being able to<br />
get out and about, especially if they find it difficult<br />
to use the bus or are not on a bus route.<br />
We always welcome enquires from individuals<br />
and voluntary groups needing transport. We can<br />
signpost and refer people to other transport<br />
providers if we are not the best service to meet<br />
their need.<br />
We are also keen to hear from people who would<br />
like to drive with us and join our team of ‘Stars<br />
in their cars’. Please ring us on 01761 439548 or<br />
email swan.transport@btconnect.com<br />
One of our drivers Carol Curtis is organising<br />
a charity fashion show to be held at M&Co in<br />
Midsomer Norton on Thursday 21st September at<br />
7.00p.m. To raise funds for SWAN Transport. There<br />
will be refreshments and a raffle on the night and<br />
10% discount on M&Co clothing which will last for<br />
a week. If anyone would like to donate a raffle prize<br />
we would be very grateful.<br />
Tickets for the show are £7.00 and can be<br />
purchased in advance from SWAN please<br />
contact us by phone on 01761 439548 or email<br />
swan.transport@btconnect.com.<br />
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