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Directory of Village Activities and Organisations Broomfield, Cheddon Fitzpaine and Kingston St Mary January 2020 VILLAGE WEBSITES Broomfield: www.broomfieldparish.org Cheddon Fitzpaine: www.cheddonfitzpaine-pc.org.uk Kingston St Mary: www.kstm.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ART EXHIBITION Held annually in the autumn in Kingston village hall. Open to professional and amateur artists. Serena Lumley 01823 451877 [email protected] BADMINTON Every Monday evening in Kingston village hall. September to May. From 7.45pm onwards. Janet Braund 01823 283998 [email protected] BEADWEAVERS - CHEDDON Second Thursday each month at the Memorial Hall. 10.00am-4.00pm Maggie Goode 01643 862067 or 07813 996135 CHEDDON LADIES CIRCLE Meets every other month in Cheddon Fitzpaine (usually in one of the member’s houses). Themed meeting - very social, informal and fun! Alannah Hunt 01823 412824 [email protected] 1 CHEDDON NEWSLETTER www.cheddonfitzpaine-pc.or.uk www.cheddonfitzpainevillagehall.co.uk CHEDDONERS AMATEUR DRAMATICS Annual productions – pantomimes/plays/cabaret. New members always welcome (front and backstage). Elaine Duley 01823 272527 [email protected] CHURCH BABY AND TODDLER PLAYGROUP Meet every Monday during term time in KSM Church. 9.00am-11.00am. Corinne Dorse 07958 985907 [email protected] BELLRINGERS If you would like to join any of the teams or require further information, please phone Broomfield: Edwin White 01823 451348 Cheddon: Debbie Saunders 01823 412398 Kingston: Lois Miles 01823 451676 John Lock 01823 335776 [email protected] BENEFICE OFFICE Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - 9.00am-2.00pm Benefice Office 01823 451257 [email protected] CHOIR, KINGSTON If you would like to join or require information, contact Dorothy Earp 01823 338348 [email protected] 2 ELECTORAL ROLL OFFICERS Broomfield, Cheddon, Kingston Benefice Office 01823 451257 [email protected] FLOWER & ALTAR GUILD A group who launder the altar linen and arrange flowers in the church. Help would always be welcomed. Benefice Office 01823 451257 [email protected] FRIENDS OF ST MARY'S, KINGSTON The Friends were founded in order to provide funds for the fabric of the church. Many people help through annual covenants or legacies Ray Stokes 01823 762417 PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILS (PCC) Meetings are held between five and six times a year to discuss church mission and ministry matters. The Churchwardens are Broomfield: Bez Purdy 01823 451632 Cheddon: Vacant Kingston: Jan Holmes 01823 451343 Julia Hammett 01823 451642 PRAYERS FOR HEALING The Healing Ministry and Prayers for the Sick. Benefice Office: 01823 451257 If unable to contact the Benefice Office, contact Margery Gillett 01823 451537 CHI-GUNG TAI CHI Cheddon Memorial Hall. Wednesdays,10.15am-12.45pm Clive Tempest 01823 430061 3 CHILDREN’S HOSPICE SOUTH WEST, FRIENDS OF (CHSW) KSM - (A fund-raising organization) Lorraine Cross 01823 451112 [email protected] Carol Platt 01823 451605 [email protected] COMMUNITY CHOIR – Voice of the People Quantocks Open to all, no need to read music, all abilities welcome. Held in Broomfield Village Hall. Yvette Staelens 01823 326449 [email protected] Rosie Boylan [email protected] CROQUET Monday afternoons, 2.00pm, Apr-Oct, Kingston Playing field. Margaret Bigg 01823 451431 [email protected] DANCING CLASSES – CHEDDON Held in the hall Mondays and Tuesdays, 5.00pm to 10.00pm. Martyn Knight 07851 351011 [email protected] DOG TRAINING Cheddon Memorial Hall. Thursday 6.00pm – 9.00pm. Jo Williams 07919 157201 EDUCATIONAL TRUST, BROOMFIELD A small bursary available each academic year. Any full-time student residing, or has parents residing, within the Broomfield area can apply. Sue Goldfield, Duckspool, Broomfield, Bridgwater, TA5 2EG 01823 451305 [email protected] 4 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION TRUST, KINGSTON Grants are available for educational and social purposes for those aged 25 years and under & living within the Kingston parish. Tony Jones 01823 451170 [email protected] Lindsay Thorne 01823 451469 [email protected] FILM CLUB, BROOMFIELD We show films all year round and advertise screening in the Link-Up Magazine. The group is still developing and welcomes new people willing to help choose films, set out chairs or make the pre film teas and coffees. For details email us on: [email protected] FILM CLUB, CHEDDON and WEST MONKTON Community Cinema - Films are screened evenings on the 3rd Friday of each month from October through to the following May. For details and current programme contact: 01823 412278 [email protected] FILM CLUB, KINGSTON ST MARY Details of showings listed in Link Up magazine. Serena Lumley 01823 451877 FLOWER SHOW, CHEDDON Annual Flower Show at the Memorial Hall, last Saturday in July Jane Lown 01823 412750 Stuart Triggol 01823 413459 5 FLOWER SHOW, KINGSTON Annual Flower Show in the Village Hall, second Saturday in August. Classes open to residents of Kingston and Broomfield and members of Kingston WI and Kingston Gardening Club. Bill Hayes 01823 451426 [email protected] FYNE COURT, BROOMFIELD Open daily dawn to dusk. Fyne Court is a National Trust owned nature reserve and visitor centre. Office 01823 451587 [email protected] GARDENING CLUB 3rd Wednesday of the month in Kingston village hall. Doors open 7.00pm for the sale of plants, coffee etc. Monthly speakers and occasional outings. Carla Griffith 01823 451513 GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME (Kingston St Mary Community Partnership) If you need assistance or support call 07796 838590 or email [email protected] HALLS BROOMFIELD VILLAGE HALL A registered charity held in trust for the villagers of Broomfield. Venue for local groups. Also available for hire. [email protected] Bez Purdy (Bookings) 01823 451632 Lindy Mansfield (Treasurer) 01823 451374 6 CHEDDON MEMORIAL HALL www.cheddonfitzpainevillagehall.co.uk Available for hire for parties, weddings, meetings and conferences. Bookings: Marcus Walker 07586 413290 Answerphone: 01823 413925 Chairman: Malcolm Lown 01823 412750 KINGSTON VILLAGE HALL Managed by a committee of representatives of local organizations who use it. It is an ideal location for wedding receptions, parties and other social events, with a secluded garden at the rear. Marcus Anderson (chair) 01823 451644 [email protected] Lois Miles (bookings) 01823 451676 [email protected] HANDBELLS, KINGSTON Meet for practice on Tuesdays at 2.15pm in members' houses. New ringers welcome. Janet Braund 01823 283998 [email protected] HESTERCOMBE GARDENS 50-acres of Grade I listed historical gardens. Open all year. Office 01823 413923 www.hestercombe.com KEEP FIT Every Tuesday, 12.45pm -1.45pm during term time in KSM village hall. Basic clothing (slacks, tee shirt) and trainers. Alison Roberts (Teacher) 07850 507489 Jane Clarke 01823 451452 7 KSM. EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE (Held in KSM village hall) • Bunting (approx 250 metres mixed Union Jack and tri- colour – large and small size) • 10 hessian sacks for sack races • 6 spoons for egg and spoon races • Assortment of ties for 3-legged races Equipment is the property of the KSM Parish Council. If you wish to hire, contact: Katie Gibbins, KSM Parish Clerk 01823 451505 [email protected] K.S.M. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP The KCP’s main aims are to implement the action points from the Community Plan, to monitor and review progress on the Plan and to encourage, support and connect the various community groups that were established under the CPSG (Community Plan Steering Group). The KCP works with the KSM Parish Council, Somerset West and Taunton Borough Council and neighbouring community groups. General Inquiries: David Stripp 01823 451455 [email protected] Broadband Paolo van der Steenhoven [email protected] Business David Stripp [email protected] Community Assistance (Good Neighbor Scheme) Nicky Perry [email protected] Cycling & Pedestrian safety Marion Nieuwenhuizen [email protected] 8 Housing David Stripp [email protected] Guerilla Gardening [email protected] Environment Jean Alger-Green [email protected] Facilities [email protected] Traffic David Taylor [email protected] (Public) Transport Sarah Hancock [email protected] Youth David Stripp [email protected] Web Address: www.kstm.uk/kcp Facebook: www.facebook.com/KingstonCommunityPartnership KINGSTON PLAYERS Village drama group meets regularly to produce entertaining plays each year. New members welcome, acting and support roles. Stephen Lovell (Secretary) 01823 451427 Margaret Bigg (Chair) 01823 451431 [email protected] KINGSTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Aims to collate and catalogue local historical material and arrange talks, events, etc. Meets approx every 8 weeks in KSM village hall or members’ homes. Ray Stokes 01823 762417 [email protected] Alan Hughes 01823 451633 [email protected] 9 LINK-UP MAGAZINE A monthly community magazine produced by a group of volunteers and distributed to all homes in the three parishes of Broomfield, Cheddon and Kingston. Help is always welcomed. Yvonne Harris (Chair) 01823 451883 [email protected] MEET THE VILLAGE, KINGSTON Every other month we meet in KSM village hall on a Saturday morning to make new friends and chat with old ones. Lois Miles 01823 451676 [email protected] Jane Clarke 01823 451452 MOBILE LIBRARY Route E runs on a Wednesday and visits Kingston and Broomfield. Libraries Direct: 0300 123 2224 [email protected]