National Bee Day
Sally has put up a lovely display about bees, it is by the War Memorial
Cream Teas for 75th Anniversary of VE Day
79 Cream Teas were delivered to Drayton Villagers – all made by Santa Checkley
Drayton Celebrates 75th Anniversary of VE Day – At A Distance!
Our village looked so lovely in the sunshine, with all the flags and bunting.
Drayton Celebrates 75th Anniversary of VE Day – At A Distance!
Our village looked so lovely in the sunshine, with all the flags and bunting.
An Important Message If You Have Dogs
This is a message from Diane Swales: I have received an alert via a Canine organisation that there are a lot of ticks about this year and that dogs should be checked over regularly.
Planning Application: Notification of intent to construct an access roadway for agricultural purposes onto North Street, from The Kilns, Park Lane.
The Parish Council wish to make people aware of the planning application which has gone in and may involve large agriculture vehicles using North St and other roads in our village. You can find the application here: https://www.southsomerset.gov.uk/services/planning/search-for-a-planning-application/ and the number is: 20/00724/AGN
Drayton’s German Gun
Did you know that Drayton used to have a German Gun sited in the village? ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO, In the Parish Council Minutes of April 1920 it is recorded that the offer of a gun for the village, which had been presented to Major Maurice Trevilian by Lord Bath was taken but the position of …
Monday is Fish and Chips Night!
Drayton residents would like to thank The Drayton Crown for allowing us to use their car park whilst the pub is shut. Every Monday in the Drayton Crown car park – Pre-orders collection from 5.00 – 5.30 pm and everyone else from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Drayton’s Link with the Sinking of HMS Titanic
EDWARD JOHN WILLEY Yesterday was the 108th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic and you may be interested to know that one of the victims was a Drayton lad. Edward Willey was born in Wales in 1891, but came to stay with his grandparents in Drayton between his birth and 1901 as he appears on …
Books and Jigsaws Exchange
There are books and jigsaws at the War Memorial which are put out on sunny days. Please make sure you wash your hands before and after touching books. We welcome modern books in good, clean condition, but please do not put out too many at once as they are heavy to put in and out.
Drayton Village Fair
On Saturday 5 September 2020, DRAYTON VILLAGE FAIR will be happening once again in the field in School St, Drayton. Food, Cider Pimms and Cream teas, Dog Show, Classic Cars, Children’s Entertainment, Live Music, Country Crafts, Local History, Trade and Charity Stalls all will be there for you to enjoy. Free Parking and just £2 per …
Drayton Tuesday Group Christmas Party 2019
The challenge was to wrap a present using one hand, so the ladies had to put their spare hand around their partner. As you can see, even teeth were used to cut the seletope!
About the Drayton Tuesday Group
The Tuesday Group is a ladies social group drawing from Drayton, Curry Rivel, Muchelney, Fivehead, Langport and beyond, and meets on the third Tuesday each month at 7.30 pm in the Drayton Village Hall. Annual membership is only £10, or come and try for a guest fee of just £2.50 per meeting. For further information …
Granny Goes to Glastonbury
Images and antedotes of photographing the Glastonbury Festival. Drayton Men’s Group, Tuesday 25 February 2020 at the Village Hall
Drayton Wassail 2020
A day early because the 5th of January (Old New’s Eve) fell on a Sunday this year, Drayton Wassailers carried on the ancient tradition of the Drayton Wassail last night. Around the village they went, singing the Drayton Wassail song to various households. They paused at Norse Cottage and after they had sang for their …
British Legion
Reprieve!……for The Curry Rivel, Drayton & Fivehead Branch RBL. Our community may or not be aware that the Branch recently went into temporary abeyance pending a new Chairman coming forward. Since then Mick Brett of The Old Bakery, Fivehead, has stepped forward to take up the role and is now Acting Chairman until he can …
Village Hall Wi-Fi
Welcome to the Wi-Fi page Drayton Village Hall Committee have provided Internet access in The Village Hall.This comprehensive information is designed for the safety and legal compliance of us all. We don’t want to restrict your access or spoil your enjoyment, but it is important that you understand the following terms and conditions. In the main …
The Meet – 1958
This photo is from Jeff Lock’s album and shows a meet outside the Crown pub. On the right you can just see the war memorial but without any hedge or fence, which is now there, outside Norse Cottage.