NEWS
Welcome to our news page, where we will keep you up to date with what is happening at the Community Centre. Don't forget you can also keep up to date with all our news on our Facebook page www.Facebook.com/PriorswoodCommunityCentre.
Welcome to our news page, where we will keep you up to date with what is happening at the Community Centre. Don't forget you can also keep up to date with all our news on our Facebook page www.Facebook.com/PriorswoodCommunityCentre.
22nd September 2021
A worthwhile cause and all proceeds go to local charities. Book tickets at Eventbrite or email tauntonrotary@outlook.com
A worthwhile cause and all proceeds go to local charities. Book tickets at Eventbrite or email tauntonrotary@outlook.com
20th September 2021
14th September 2021
13th September 2021
We’re inviting people on a Photo Walk next week – just cameraphones, for beginners. A nice gentle walk from Wilmot’s Pool to Nether Stowey, downhill, with return transport provided. People can experience ancient woodlands and countryside, whilst getting the opportunity to take a few good photos along the way. 😊
Bookings can be made here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/169119794859
It’s £2 to cover the return transport and people would have to be able to get themselves to Wilmot’s Pool car park in the morning.
Jon Barrett
Community Engagement & Volunteering Officer
Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme
Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Bookings can be made here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/169119794859
It’s £2 to cover the return transport and people would have to be able to get themselves to Wilmot’s Pool car park in the morning.
Jon Barrett
Community Engagement & Volunteering Officer
Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme
Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
20th August 2021
Did you know that Crimestoppers have a dedicated Facebook page for the West Country? You can find out information about crime in your area and the numbers you will need to report a crime. Go to www.facebook.com/CrimestoppersintheWestCountry or visit the website at crimestoppers-uk.org/campaigns-media/community/westcountry for information on crime in your area.
You can report a crime by calling 0800 555 111 or online at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information. Crimestoppers is 100% anonymous, you do not have to give any personal information.
Did you know that Crimestoppers have a dedicated Facebook page for the West Country? You can find out information about crime in your area and the numbers you will need to report a crime. Go to www.facebook.com/CrimestoppersintheWestCountry or visit the website at crimestoppers-uk.org/campaigns-media/community/westcountry for information on crime in your area.
You can report a crime by calling 0800 555 111 or online at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information. Crimestoppers is 100% anonymous, you do not have to give any personal information.
12th August 2021
TAI CHI INSTRUCTOR VACANCY
The Priorswood Community Centre is looking for a Tai Chi instructor to run a small, friendly group which previously ran on Thursday mornings 10.15am to 11.15am. The group will be starting again in September and a change of day or time will be considered.
Please contact Lesley on 01823 353643 or email LesleyCouncill@priorswoodcommunitycentre.co.uk for more information or to apply.
TAI CHI INSTRUCTOR VACANCY
The Priorswood Community Centre is looking for a Tai Chi instructor to run a small, friendly group which previously ran on Thursday mornings 10.15am to 11.15am. The group will be starting again in September and a change of day or time will be considered.
Please contact Lesley on 01823 353643 or email LesleyCouncill@priorswoodcommunitycentre.co.uk for more information or to apply.
11th August 2021
30th July 2021
There is now an easier way to support us through the Somerset West Lottery. Just scan the QR code below and it will take you straight to our page. Tickets are £1 per week and the jackpot is £25,000. You can also win a luxury forest staycation if you buy a ticket before 28th August to enter the prize draw.
There is now an easier way to support us through the Somerset West Lottery. Just scan the QR code below and it will take you straight to our page. Tickets are £1 per week and the jackpot is £25,000. You can also win a luxury forest staycation if you buy a ticket before 28th August to enter the prize draw.
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21st July 2021
There are lots of great activities happening during the summer holidays.
There are lots of great activities happening during the summer holidays.
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6th July 2021
5th July 2021
Somerset County Council have released their Inclusive Activities Calendar for the Summer holidays! These activities are for children who have disabilities or additional needs, and include a variety of face-to-face, online and activity packs delivered to the young person’s door. The calendar, as well as more information about the Community Inclusion Activity Team, can be found under the Local Offer at Children with Disabilities Service (somerset.gov.uk)
Somerset County Council have released their Inclusive Activities Calendar for the Summer holidays! These activities are for children who have disabilities or additional needs, and include a variety of face-to-face, online and activity packs delivered to the young person’s door. The calendar, as well as more information about the Community Inclusion Activity Team, can be found under the Local Offer at Children with Disabilities Service (somerset.gov.uk)
17th June 2021
15th June 2021
The Community Centre will be closed on Monday 21st June 2021 as it is going to be used as a vaccination centre for the day.
The Community Centre will be closed on Monday 21st June 2021 as it is going to be used as a vaccination centre for the day.
14th June 2021
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for North Taunton Partnership with easyfundraising?
There are over 4,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds.
All you need to do is:
1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/northtauntonpartnership/ and join for free.
2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.
3. After you’ve checked out, the retailer will make a donation to North Taunton Partnership at no extra cost to you whatsoever!
There are no catches or hidden charges and North Taunton Partnership will be really grateful for your donations.
Thank you for your support.
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for North Taunton Partnership with easyfundraising?
There are over 4,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds.
All you need to do is:
1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/northtauntonpartnership/ and join for free.
2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.
3. After you’ve checked out, the retailer will make a donation to North Taunton Partnership at no extra cost to you whatsoever!
There are no catches or hidden charges and North Taunton Partnership will be really grateful for your donations.
Thank you for your support.
9th June 2021
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8th June 2021
TRUSTEE REQUIRED
The North Taunton Partnership is seeking individuals to join its Board of Trustees.
We would like to hear from anyone with a willingness to give a little of their time, experience and commitment.
The North Taunton Partnership is a registered charity which has overall responsibility for the legal structure and safe running of the Priorswood Community Centre; it employs 3 part time members of staff with support from 38 volunteers who undertake various roles within the Community Centre.
Its objectives are;
To promote charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in North Taunton and in particular the advancement of education, the promotion of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress.
The post is unpaid but offers the opportunity to work as part of a professional team to meet the challenges and opportunities within the community of North Taunton. The role will involve attending meetings for approximately 1 hour once a month on a Monday evening. The board is made up of representatives from partner organisations and community representatives.
If you feel you could have a positive impact and would like to find out more please contact Lesley Councill, Manager, for more information lesleycouncill@priorswoodcommunitycentre.co.uk
www.priorswoodcommunitycentre.co.uk
01823 353643
TRUSTEE REQUIRED
The North Taunton Partnership is seeking individuals to join its Board of Trustees.
We would like to hear from anyone with a willingness to give a little of their time, experience and commitment.
The North Taunton Partnership is a registered charity which has overall responsibility for the legal structure and safe running of the Priorswood Community Centre; it employs 3 part time members of staff with support from 38 volunteers who undertake various roles within the Community Centre.
Its objectives are;
To promote charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in North Taunton and in particular the advancement of education, the promotion of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress.
The post is unpaid but offers the opportunity to work as part of a professional team to meet the challenges and opportunities within the community of North Taunton. The role will involve attending meetings for approximately 1 hour once a month on a Monday evening. The board is made up of representatives from partner organisations and community representatives.
If you feel you could have a positive impact and would like to find out more please contact Lesley Councill, Manager, for more information lesleycouncill@priorswoodcommunitycentre.co.uk
www.priorswoodcommunitycentre.co.uk
01823 353643
4th June 2021
Prime members who shop Amazon Prime Day deals from 21st – 22nd June can do more than discover great deals: Simply shop at smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/1078827-0 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app, and AmazonSmile will DOUBLE donations to North Taunton Partnership at no extra cost.
Prime members who shop Amazon Prime Day deals from 21st – 22nd June can do more than discover great deals: Simply shop at smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/1078827-0 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app, and AmazonSmile will DOUBLE donations to North Taunton Partnership at no extra cost.
2nd June 2021
Voting is now live for the ASDA Green Tokens. You can vote for us at www.asda.com/green-tokens. Just select the Taunton store from the drop down menu and click on vote under our name.
Voting is now live for the ASDA Green Tokens. You can vote for us at www.asda.com/green-tokens. Just select the Taunton store from the drop down menu and click on vote under our name.
26th May 2021
The North Taunton Woolaway Project have been working with the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme, who are kindly facilitating some community artwork on the hoardings around the NTWP.
On Saturday 22nd May, a group of community members took a trip to the Quantock Hills to take some inspiration from nature for the artwork on the hoarding. Luckily the weather turned out to be beautiful and stayed dry for the trip.
We have plenty of inspiration now and the artist working with us on this project is Dave Bain. Dave has created some designs that reflect the feedback he received from you all and the designs will capture some of the key themes.
Over the next three weekends, QLPS & NTWP representatives will be on site to begin bringing the designs to life, so we’re going to need your help.
Absolutely no experience is required, just some enthusiasm and some old clothes and you can come along for as long or as little as you like to help us paint the designs.
Please find all the details below;
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th May – 10am to 5pm – Bodmin Road
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th June – 10am to 5pm – Dorchester Road (opposite The Wagon)
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th June – 10am to 5pm – Cambridge Terrace
Key Points to Note:
The North Taunton Woolaway Project have been working with the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme, who are kindly facilitating some community artwork on the hoardings around the NTWP.
On Saturday 22nd May, a group of community members took a trip to the Quantock Hills to take some inspiration from nature for the artwork on the hoarding. Luckily the weather turned out to be beautiful and stayed dry for the trip.
We have plenty of inspiration now and the artist working with us on this project is Dave Bain. Dave has created some designs that reflect the feedback he received from you all and the designs will capture some of the key themes.
Over the next three weekends, QLPS & NTWP representatives will be on site to begin bringing the designs to life, so we’re going to need your help.
Absolutely no experience is required, just some enthusiasm and some old clothes and you can come along for as long or as little as you like to help us paint the designs.
Please find all the details below;
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th May – 10am to 5pm – Bodmin Road
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th June – 10am to 5pm – Dorchester Road (opposite The Wagon)
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th June – 10am to 5pm – Cambridge Terrace
Key Points to Note:
- All sessions will be weather permitting, please check the NTWP Facebook Page for any updates.
- Please ensure you wear old clothes & shoes that you wouldn’t mind getting dirty
- Please bring a face mask to wear in the event that social distancing isn’t possible
- We will be taking photographs throughout the weekends, that we intend to share on social media and/or other communications. Please let a member of the team know if you prefer we didn’t share your image.
- All ages & abilities welcome
- Children must be supervised by a parent / guardian
- If you plan to stay for a while, please bring your own refreshments
- Hand wipes will be available if required, as there will not be any facilities available to wash hands.
25th May 2021
We are delighted to say that we are open once again. We will be here Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. We are only serving tea and coffee at the moment and will only be able to have 6 people in the Centre at a time. However, if the weather is nice, you will be able to sit in the garden as well. We look forward to seeing everyone again, we've missed you.
We are delighted to say that we are open once again. We will be here Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. We are only serving tea and coffee at the moment and will only be able to have 6 people in the Centre at a time. However, if the weather is nice, you will be able to sit in the garden as well. We look forward to seeing everyone again, we've missed you.
20th May 2021
Taunton is set to be transformed into a giant game thanks to National Lottery funding from Sport England
An innovative physical activity game that has engaged more than a million people is set to launch in Taunton.
The Beat the Street game will take place in Taunton from 16th June to 14th July thanks to a National Lottery grant from Sport England.
Beat the Street encourages people to get outside and to get active and is open to anyone of any age who would like to take part. The game works by turning the town into a real-life game and residents will soon start to see special sensors called Beat Boxes appearing on lampposts around the area.
Prior to the game, primary school pupils from participating schools will be provided with fobs while parents and teachers will receive a card from the school so they can accompany children. The wider community can pick up a free contactless card from a distribution point listed on the website https://www.beatthestreet.me/taunton/
Players join a school or community team, or you can set up your own with a minimum of 6 players. Players then walk, run, scoot, wheel, or cycle between the 37 Beat Boxes which are spaced half a mile apart – tapping the fobs or cards as they go. The further players travel, the more points they score.
Beat the Street was created by Dr William Bird MBE, an expert in physical activity and the founder of Intelligent Health.
He said: “The Beat the Street game has been designed to encourage communities to incorporate lasting changes into their daily lives that will greatly improve their physical and mental health. It also helps reduce congestion and air pollution, improves community cohesion and encourages families to explore the area’s green spaces.
“We know that some people will feel a little uneasy about getting back outside again while we are still living with Covid-19. However, the pandemic has shown us that now, more than ever, it is vitally important to ensure that we adopt healthy lifestyle habits around incorporating physical activity into our days and trying to travel in more active ways by walking or cycling. There has been discussion about a second wave of Covid-19 and if this does happen, one of the best ways we can prepare for it is to get our bodies ready by building the immune system through physical activity. We are so grateful for this National Lottery funding from Sport England which is enabling us to reach more and more people through Beat the Street.”
Jane Knowles, Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership CEO said: “The outbreak of Covid-19 and subsequent lockdown has been difficult for many of us, but one small silver lining is that it has given us a unique opportunity to think about the way we do things and perhaps reset our way of life; such as ditching the car and walking and cycling more, taking more notice of nature and realising the importance of community. We can’t wait to see how far the town can travel together.”
According to research, one in four people in England does less than 30 minutes of physical activity a week, which classes them as inactive. Four out of five primary school children do not get the recommended amount of daily exercise of 60 minutes a day.
The game will be jointly run by Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP), Somerset County Council and Somerset West and Taunton Council.
The National Lottery funding from Sport England will not only help people in Taunton to get active, but also to leave a positive legacy to improve the community’s health and wellbeing.
For more information on updates on the game, please click onto www.beatthestreet.me/taunton/ or follow ‘Beat the Street Taunton’ on Facebook and follow @SASPsomerset on twitter and sasp_somerset on Instagram.
Taunton is set to be transformed into a giant game thanks to National Lottery funding from Sport England
An innovative physical activity game that has engaged more than a million people is set to launch in Taunton.
The Beat the Street game will take place in Taunton from 16th June to 14th July thanks to a National Lottery grant from Sport England.
Beat the Street encourages people to get outside and to get active and is open to anyone of any age who would like to take part. The game works by turning the town into a real-life game and residents will soon start to see special sensors called Beat Boxes appearing on lampposts around the area.
Prior to the game, primary school pupils from participating schools will be provided with fobs while parents and teachers will receive a card from the school so they can accompany children. The wider community can pick up a free contactless card from a distribution point listed on the website https://www.beatthestreet.me/taunton/
Players join a school or community team, or you can set up your own with a minimum of 6 players. Players then walk, run, scoot, wheel, or cycle between the 37 Beat Boxes which are spaced half a mile apart – tapping the fobs or cards as they go. The further players travel, the more points they score.
Beat the Street was created by Dr William Bird MBE, an expert in physical activity and the founder of Intelligent Health.
He said: “The Beat the Street game has been designed to encourage communities to incorporate lasting changes into their daily lives that will greatly improve their physical and mental health. It also helps reduce congestion and air pollution, improves community cohesion and encourages families to explore the area’s green spaces.
“We know that some people will feel a little uneasy about getting back outside again while we are still living with Covid-19. However, the pandemic has shown us that now, more than ever, it is vitally important to ensure that we adopt healthy lifestyle habits around incorporating physical activity into our days and trying to travel in more active ways by walking or cycling. There has been discussion about a second wave of Covid-19 and if this does happen, one of the best ways we can prepare for it is to get our bodies ready by building the immune system through physical activity. We are so grateful for this National Lottery funding from Sport England which is enabling us to reach more and more people through Beat the Street.”
Jane Knowles, Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership CEO said: “The outbreak of Covid-19 and subsequent lockdown has been difficult for many of us, but one small silver lining is that it has given us a unique opportunity to think about the way we do things and perhaps reset our way of life; such as ditching the car and walking and cycling more, taking more notice of nature and realising the importance of community. We can’t wait to see how far the town can travel together.”
According to research, one in four people in England does less than 30 minutes of physical activity a week, which classes them as inactive. Four out of five primary school children do not get the recommended amount of daily exercise of 60 minutes a day.
The game will be jointly run by Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP), Somerset County Council and Somerset West and Taunton Council.
The National Lottery funding from Sport England will not only help people in Taunton to get active, but also to leave a positive legacy to improve the community’s health and wellbeing.
For more information on updates on the game, please click onto www.beatthestreet.me/taunton/ or follow ‘Beat the Street Taunton’ on Facebook and follow @SASPsomerset on twitter and sasp_somerset on Instagram.
19th May 2021
Don’t forget to let Jon from Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme know if you would like to join the free trip to the Quantocks on Saturday leaving at 9.30 am from the bus stop on Dorchester Road opposite Priorswood shops.
You’ll need to wear an appropriate jacket and footwear and bear in mind that trainers are likely to get muddy. You should bring some water with you and any snacks but you’ll be back in time for lunch.
It is planned to visit Dead Woman’s Ditch where there is plenty of woodland cover, but the length of the trip may need to be revised if the weather is truly awful.
Everyone’s invited who lives on the NTWP estate so if you have children bring them along to get out and enjoy the countryside or come on your own.
Please book your space by clicking here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-mural-trip-to-quantock-hills-tickets-154249890575
Don’t forget to let Jon from Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme know if you would like to join the free trip to the Quantocks on Saturday leaving at 9.30 am from the bus stop on Dorchester Road opposite Priorswood shops.
You’ll need to wear an appropriate jacket and footwear and bear in mind that trainers are likely to get muddy. You should bring some water with you and any snacks but you’ll be back in time for lunch.
It is planned to visit Dead Woman’s Ditch where there is plenty of woodland cover, but the length of the trip may need to be revised if the weather is truly awful.
Everyone’s invited who lives on the NTWP estate so if you have children bring them along to get out and enjoy the countryside or come on your own.
Please book your space by clicking here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-mural-trip-to-quantock-hills-tickets-154249890575
7th May 2021
Would you like to get involved with a project to brighten up the hoardings around the Woolaway redevelopment? Contact Jon Barrett from the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme for more information or to volunteer to help. Please share your thoughts on nature to help inspire the art of the mural ... Click Here: Nature&You.
Would you like to get involved with a project to brighten up the hoardings around the Woolaway redevelopment? Contact Jon Barrett from the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme for more information or to volunteer to help. Please share your thoughts on nature to help inspire the art of the mural ... Click Here: Nature&You.
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6th May 2021
26th April 2021
Unfortunately due to work commitments, our speaker for Thursday's talk has had to cancel. Therefore, there will be no talk this week.
Unfortunately due to work commitments, our speaker for Thursday's talk has had to cancel. Therefore, there will be no talk this week.
22nd April 2021
We need your input.
Throughout this pandemic we have been supporting our local community in many ways, some with just offering the free book service, others with Christmas boxes, signposting and some with more support but we now need your help by completing a short survey which will form part of a report to our funders.
We have been lucky enough to have received grants throughout the pandemic which have enabled us to carry on and support residents of North Taunton also in paying overheads on the community centre such as utilities and wage costs even through our staff have been placed on furlough at various times throughout the pandemic.
These grants have secured the future of the community centre so please put a little back by completing the survey and also ask family and friends to do the same.
https://impact.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/priorswood-community-centre-survey
The survey runs from the 26th April to the 29th of May.
Many thanks for supporting us
We need your input.
Throughout this pandemic we have been supporting our local community in many ways, some with just offering the free book service, others with Christmas boxes, signposting and some with more support but we now need your help by completing a short survey which will form part of a report to our funders.
We have been lucky enough to have received grants throughout the pandemic which have enabled us to carry on and support residents of North Taunton also in paying overheads on the community centre such as utilities and wage costs even through our staff have been placed on furlough at various times throughout the pandemic.
These grants have secured the future of the community centre so please put a little back by completing the survey and also ask family and friends to do the same.
https://impact.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/priorswood-community-centre-survey
The survey runs from the 26th April to the 29th of May.
Many thanks for supporting us
13th April 2021
All of us at the Community Centre know the benefits of being outdoors and have had some fantastic team training days at Young Wood with the Neroche Woodlanders. They are now offering some sessions aimed at those on low incomes or who have lost work during the pandemic.
All of us at the Community Centre know the benefits of being outdoors and have had some fantastic team training days at Young Wood with the Neroche Woodlanders. They are now offering some sessions aimed at those on low incomes or who have lost work during the pandemic.
8th April 2021
PRIORSWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE OPENING UPDATE
We appreciate everyone is desperate for the Community Centre to reopen as are we.
While Government regulations state Community Centres can reopen as from the 12th of April this is to support vulnerable individuals and not for serving teas and coffees inside a building, all hospitality venues can only serve drinks outside until the next restrictions are lifted in May and all covid regulations will still have to be abided by as in masks worn unless eating/drinking and everyone will have to still socially distance with markers at 2 meters.
Once we have a date you will be the first to know.
We will be back with you as soon as safely possible.
PRIORSWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE OPENING UPDATE
We appreciate everyone is desperate for the Community Centre to reopen as are we.
While Government regulations state Community Centres can reopen as from the 12th of April this is to support vulnerable individuals and not for serving teas and coffees inside a building, all hospitality venues can only serve drinks outside until the next restrictions are lifted in May and all covid regulations will still have to be abided by as in masks worn unless eating/drinking and everyone will have to still socially distance with markers at 2 meters.
Once we have a date you will be the first to know.
We will be back with you as soon as safely possible.
24th March 2021
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