Flash J ANE L A V I CK Flash was no ordinary moggy. A much loved village celebrity, he had featured in Shapwick News more than once. Known by many as ‘Socks’ because of his brilliantly white feet, he graced village events with his presence, thinking nothing of heading upstairs in the village hall when it was Shapwick WI’s Christmas craft fair, cruising for bacon butties at the Bunny Hop, escorting litter pickers, joining in with yoga or supervising the setting up of the Shapwick Jam! He was a regular visitor to Shapwick School and was once brought home in the arms of three teenage girls after falling asleep on a bed. We lost count of the times we had to wander round AUTUMN I S SUE | OCTOBER 2 0 2 2 7 How well do you know Shapwick? A. Where's this? B. And this? C. And this? (Answers on p. 8) As a general rule, Shapwick News cannot carry pet obituaries, however dear the pet was to its owners. But we hope you agree Flash's wanderings through village life made him rather special. the village asking people to check in their shed and outbuildings when he failed to return home. Locals will have seen him trotting along with his people and pet dog on walks to Loxley Woods and Ashcott - often in front, with his tail held perfectly straight in the air, like a tour guide leading the way! And he was well known at the Cricket Club – being fussed by junior members during training, casually strolling across the pitch during games, cruising from one spectator’s knee to another or even ambling along the bar to inspect the beers on offer! He was fearless and unique - a lion, a lord amongst cats and Shapwick was quite simply his manor. Just a cat? We know otherwise and we miss him terribly! Ashcott Football Club COL IN MACPHERSON With the season underway we are delighted to see all of our members back enjoying the beautiful game, and finally some rain! We have a very small window to maintain our pitches at Kings Lane and if there is one thing I can guarantee is that whenever we re-seed the pitches we have a long drought! We have secured a 6 year Football Foundation Fund as our facility at the Coronation Playing Fields has been identified by the FA as very significant for football in the local area. We are now in year 2 of this fund and for the second summer we have spread 90 tonnes of sand to top dress the pitches, aerated and reseeded them. The hot summer has held growth back but by the end of September it will be worth a look to see how the pitches are coming on. We are holding free “Mini Kickers” training sessions for 3-5 years old each Saturday morning at Coronation Playing Fields from 9am during the season. This gives young children their first taste of football, with each session focusing on the fun element of sport and teamwork. If you're interested in joining the club or have any further questions, please call me on 07886 210168 or email colin.macpherson@ashcottfc.co.uk
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