The planting of an apple tree marks the registration of Minehead and Alcombe as a Transition Town. Despite heavy rain last saturday supporters of Transition Minehead and Alcombe attended the planting of a crab apple tree in Blenheim Gardens. The planting was completed by the Mayor Cllr. Ron Bridle. Maureen Smith secretary of the group said "It is especially appropriate that Ron is here as when we started out nearly two years ago he put us in touch with the regional Cooperative Community Fund who help Transition groups with start up funds". Also the Town Council gave a grant which enabled the group to buy display boards a banner and print leaflets. Money has been carefully spent locally whenever possible.

The tree planted by Cllr. Bridle is a John Downie crab apple which is a pollinator of other apple trees and produces excellent fruit for making jelly which the group hope to use when the tree is mature. West Somerset Parks Staff were thanked for their assistance with the preparation of the tree planting event.

Cllr Ron Bridle, Mayor of Minehead attended the 100 year celebration of the Girl Guide with his wife Harriet at The Minehead football Club. In the evening the guides made thir guide promises followed by a firework display.

The Deputy Mayor of Minehead Cllr. Les Smith cutting the ribbon for the opening of the new Morrisons Store in Minehead.

The Mayor of Minehead Cllr. Ron Bridle and his wife Harriet attened attended a service of thanksgiving and reflection at harvest time. Also present were The Somerset Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, Wells Cathedral School, the Royal Agricultural benevolent Institution and representatives from rural life in Somerset.