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28-630: The Peat Moors Centre lay on the road between Shapwick and Westhay in Somerset , England . The centre was run by the Somerset Historic Environment Service, but Somerset County Council closed it in October 2009 in the course of budget cuts. The museum was dedicated to the archaeology , history and geology of the Somerset Levels . It also included reconstructions of some of

56-869: A Treasure Inquest in Taunton , the hoard was valued and acquired in its entirety by Somerset County Museums Service for the sum of £265,000. It became known as the Shapwick Hoard . The parish of Shapwick was part of the Whitley Hundred . Due to the plan of its roads and streets academics have described it as a "typical English village". Shapwick is one of the nine Thankful Villages in Somerset ;— those that suffered no casualties in World War I . The manor of Shapwick originally belonged to Glastonbury Abbey , forming part of its Pouholt (Polden) estate in 729. It

84-466: A short film. The film for Shapwick features Darren performing his song based on the folk tale "The Mistletoe Bride" in locations around the village. Neighbourhood Watch (UK) Neighbourhood Watch groups work in partnership with the police , corporate companies with aligned values, voluntary organisations and individuals who want to improve their communities. Neighbourhood Watch aims to help people protect themselves and their properties and to reduce

112-488: A weakness as there is a lack of participation from younger generations. Homeownership tends to be conducive to active participation in Neighbourhood Watch groups as homeowners are more likely to invest time and energy into protecting their homes. However, membership demographics are starting to change with a shift in the younger generations towards as cybercrime becomes more relevant to homeowners and renters alike and

140-497: Is a Grade II* listed building and is now an hotel. Originally it was moated but the moat was filled in during the rebuilding by Henry Bull in the first quarter of the 17th century. The manor house ( Shapwick Manor , previously known as Down House) was built after the manor was split in two. It dates from around 1475. Shapwick Manor is also a Grade II* listed building . The parish council has responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover

168-581: Is situated to the west of Glastonbury . Shapwick is the site of one end of the Sweet Track , a 6,000-year-old, ancient, wooden causeway , dating from the 39th century BC. In 1998 a hoard of 9,238 silver denarii (the second largest hoard ever found from the Roman Empire , and the largest in the United Kingdom) was discovered in the remains of a previously unknown Roman villa near Shapwick. Following

196-454: The first past the post system of election. Shapwick Heath is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest and national nature reserve It is a former raised bog lying in the basin of the River Brue . The site supports a diverse community of terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates. National rarities are the large marsh grasshopper ( Stethophyma grossum ) found on sphagnum moss bogs,

224-541: The greater silver diving beetle ( Hydrophilus piceus ) and the lesser silver diving beetle ( Hydrochara caraboides ) which is now confined nationally to the Brue Basin Peat Moors. The adjoining Shapwick Moor has been purchased by the Hawk and Owl Trust and will be their first reserve in south west England . The land will be farmed traditionally in order to recreate the habitats of the past. The management plan for

252-409: The archaeological discoveries, including a number of Iron Age round houses from Glastonbury Lake Village , and the world's oldest engineered highway, the Sweet Track . From time to time the centre offered courses in a number of ancient technologies in subjects including textiles, clothing and basket making, as well as staging various open days, displays and demonstrations. Somerset County Council ,

280-414: The council's operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, and neighbourhood watch groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, as well as consulting with

308-566: The country), but they provide structure and cohesion for larger and more active watch schemes. These are typically more active roles to assist the other coordinators, organising coordinator meetings and neighbourhood meetings as well as being an extra link to the local police and Neighbourhood Watch Network. Like all other coordinators, these roles are voluntary and unpaid. Most of these senior roles were historically taken by people who are in their 50s, 60s and 70s. Although they bring experience and maturity to Neighbourhood Watch some may identify it as

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336-406: The dark conjured inspiration and it struck me that an album could be based on an imaginary impression of this area. I had already recorded some pieces that were in search of a home and the idea formed within seconds." Shapwick also featured in songwriter Daren Hayman's Thankful Villages project in 2017. Hayman visited each of the 54 villages and recorded songs and interviews with local residents and

364-410: The district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also the responsibility of the council. For local government purposes, since 1 April 2023, the village comes under the unitary authority of Somerset Council . Prior to this, it

392-459: The fear of crime by means of improved home security, greater vigilance, accurate reporting of suspicious incidents and fostering a community spirit as well as tackling new forms of crime such as cybercrime. In 1964, 28-year-old Kitty Genovese was stabbed in New York outside her apartment. Two weeks after the murder it was rumored that 38 witnesses saw or heard the attack, but none of them called

420-452: The following are suggested as the main duties which coordinators will need to manage. These are the main tasks that would be expected of a coordinator, tasks will vary according to the needs of each individual neighbourhood. Some larger communities will also appoint area (and/or ward) coordinators forming a hierarchy who sit above other coordinators. The roles of the ward and area coordinators are not necessarily authoritative (may vary around

448-400: The help of the whole community. Neighbourhood Watch provides a way for local people to play an important part in addressing this balance and making their communities safer. The role of a Neighbourhood Watch coordinator is to set up and maintain a Neighbourhood Watch scheme within a specific street, neighbourhood or area. Whilst each crime prevention coordinator may develop specific procedures,

476-760: The introduction of social media as a way of connecting communities. Younger generations are more interested in joining the movement and in taking on the roles traditionally done by elder people. Neighbourhood Watch Network is the umbrella charity for Neighbourhood Watch groups across England and Wales. It is funded by the Home Office and other partners and was established in 2007. It manages the official website for Neighbourhood Watch. The site includes crime toolkits, news, resources, campaign materials, inspirational advice and contact information. Neighbourhood Watch schemes have not been universally welcomed. Criticisms include: The highly-acclaimed film Hot Fuzz (2007) satirized

504-505: The musician Jon Brookes (also known as 'The Advisory Circle' of the Ghost Box record label) released the electronica album Shapwick (on the Clay Pipe record label ) based on "an imaginary impression of" the village and its surrounding countryside, following an unplanned car journey through the area one autumn evening: "I felt a certain energy around the place. The images created by the trees in

532-667: The owners of the Peat Moors Centre, closed the centre for budgetary reasons on 31 October 2009. The former staff hoped to launch a successor to the centre, run by a community interest company , to be known as the 'Somerset Lake Village Project' and involving the reconstruction of an Iron Age lake village. Shapwick, Somerset Shapwick is a village on the Polden Hills overlooking the Somerset Moors , in Somerset , England. It

560-473: The police and in many areas, a local Neighbourhood Watch Association. Schemes can vary in size. A volunteer resident coordinator supervises the scheme and liaises with the police and other partners on information, messages and initiatives. It must be recognised that the scheme is a community initiative so success depends on what the members make of it. The police can't deal with the problems and issues arising from crime and anti-social behavior alone; they need

588-562: The police or came to her aid. This motivated a community response and the very first Neighbourhood Watch scheme was set up in New York, and in 1982 the first UK scheme was set up in Mollington, Cheshire by The local Crime Prevention Officer then Sgt Grahame John Andrews and was called Homewatch. From there Neighbourhood Watch grew from strength to strength. Neighbourhood Watch representatives formed local, and wider, structured groups. In 2007, with

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616-410: The site include: buzzard , sparrowhawk , kestrel , hobby , red kite , barn owl , lapwing , pheasant , cuckoo , woodpecker and skylark . The Anglican parish Church of St Mary , which was consecrated in 1331, is an anachronism. Parts of the current building including the piscina and font were moved from an earlier church in fields outside the village. Its central tower is a style that

644-447: The site is being overseen by Natural England . The first steps in the creation of the nature reserve are to reseed the land and then reintroduce Devon ruby red cattle to the site. The priority is to encourage wildlife, not human visitors and there will be no visitor centre or permanent structures, but a public footpath which crosses the site will be improved and hides built along the footpath at key vantage points. Birds identified at

672-460: The support of the police and the Home Office , the umbrella organisation for the movement, now known as Neighbourhood Watch Network, was established. Their focus was on building local Neighbourhood Watch community groups which liaised with the police and focused on reducing burglary and other home and personal crimes. Neighbourhood Watch schemes are run by their members and are often supported by

700-519: The village, while those aged 8 to 12 attended Shapwick Prep in nearby Burtle . In November 2010, the school was featured in November a BBC Three documentary Kara Tointon: Don't call me stupid about actress Kara Tointon who suffers from dyslexia. Shapwick railway station was a station on the Highbridge branch of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway . It opened in 1854 and closed in 1966. In 2012,

728-560: Was at least a century out of date. It underwent some alteration in the 15th century, particularly to tower and West end, with further restoration in 1861 by George Gilbert Scott . It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building . Shapwick was home to Shapwick School , founded in Glastonbury 1974, but moved into the village in 1984. The school closed in 2020. It was a special school for children aged 8 to 18 with dyslexia . Pupils aged 13 to 18 were based at Shapwick Senior School in

756-635: Was divided into two halves in medieval times. After the dissolution of the monasteries the manor passed to Thomas Walton and then to the Rolle family. Shapwick House was built by Sir Henry Rolle in 1630 in place of the original manor house. The property was sold in 1786/7 by Denys Rolle (1725-1797) of Stevenstone in Devon, to George Templer (1755-1819) of the East India Company 4th son of James I Templer (1722–1782) of Stover, Teigngrace . Shapwick House

784-756: Was part of the non-metropolitan district of Sedgemoor , which was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 , having previously been part of Bridgwater Rural District . Policing is provided by the Avon and Somerset Constabulary . It is also part of the Wells and Mendip Hills constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom . It elects one member of parliament (MP) by

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