What a difference a few flowers make. The pump in the Shambles was lacking something.

Pat Pearce suggested a pump trough should be added, she then set about not only locating a suitable trough but also was the major contributor towards its cost.

In this sheltered position it looks like Pat may have a permanent watering task unless she can arrange for Ivan to take over watering duties - that is if we have a dry summer.

Miss Pearce is the author of a number of books on the history of Shepton Beauchamp, Barrington and also researches family history of inhabitants. More Details