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Directory of Village Activitiesand OrganisationsBroomfield, Cheddon Fitzpaineand Kingston St MaryJanuary 2020

VILLAGE WEBSITESBroomfield:www.broomfieldparish.orgCheddon Fitzpaine:www.cheddonfitzpaine-pc.org.ukKingston St RT EXHIBITIONHeld annually in the autumn in Kingstonvillage hall. Open to professional andamateur artists.Serena Lumley 01823 451877serenalumley@gmail.comBADMINTONEvery Monday evening in Kingston village hall. September toMay. From 7.45pm onwards.Janet Braund 01823 283998j.braund@btinternet.comBEADWEAVERS - CHEDDONSecond Thursday each month at the Memorial Hall.10.00am-4.00pmMaggie Goode 01643 862067 or 07813 996135CHEDDON LADIES CIRCLEMeets every other month in Cheddon Fitzpaine (usually in oneof the member’s houses). Themed meeting - very social,informal and fun!Alannah Hunt 01823 412824alannah@alannahhunt.co.uk1

CHEDDON fitzpainevillagehall.co.ukCHEDDONERS AMATEUR DRAMATICSAnnual productions – pantomimes/plays/cabaret. Newmembers always welcome (front and backstage).Elaine Duley 01823 272527redwall@btinternet.comCHURCHBABY AND TODDLER PLAYGROUPMeet every Monday during term time in KSM Church.9.00am-11.00am.Corinne Dorse 07958 f you would like to join any of the teams or require furtherinformation, please phoneBroomfield:Edwin White01823 451348Cheddon:Debbie Saunders01823 412398Kingston:Lois Miles01823 451676John Lock01823 335776victorjohnlock@gmail.comBENEFICE OFFICEOpen Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - 9.00am-2.00pmBenefice Office 01823 451257sqbenefice@btconnect.comCHOIR, KINGSTONIf you would like to join or require information, contactDorothy Earp 01823 338348earpj@talltrees99.freeserve.co.uk2

ELECTORAL ROLL OFFICERSBroomfield, Cheddon, KingstonBenefice Office 01823 451257sqbenefice@btconnect.comFLOWER & ALTAR GUILDA group who launder the altar linen and arrange flowers inthe church. Help would always be welcomed.Benefice Office 01823 451257sqbenefice@btconnect.comFRIENDS OF ST MARY'S, KINGSTONThe Friends were founded in order to provide funds for thefabric of the church. Many people help through annualcovenants or legaciesRay Stokes 01823 762417PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILS (PCC)Meetings are held between five and six times a year to discusschurch mission and ministry matters. The Churchwardens areBroomfield: Bez Purdy01823 451632Cheddon: VacantKingston: Jan Holmes01823 451343Julia Hammett 01823 451642PRAYERS FOR HEALINGThe Healing Ministry and Prayers for the Sick.Benefice Office: 01823 451257If unable to contact the Benefice Office, contactMargery Gillett 01823 451537CHI-GUNG TAI CHICheddon Memorial Hall. Wednesdays,10.15am-12.45pmClive Tempest 01823 4300613

CHILDREN’S HOSPICE SOUTH WEST, FRIENDS OF(CHSW) KSM - (A fund-raising organization)Lorraine Cross 01823 451112lmc@broadway17.plus.comCarol Platt 01823 451605platt29@icloud.comCOMMUNITY CHOIR – Voice of the People QuantocksOpen to all, no need to read music, all abilities welcome. Heldin Broomfield Village Hall.Yvette Staelens 01823 326449yvette@rootsquartet.comRosie Boylanrosannaboylan@yahoo.co.ukCROQUETMonday afternoons, 2.00pm, Apr-Oct, Kingston Playing field.Margaret Bigg 01823 451431mbigg@sky.comDANCING CLASSES – CHEDDONHeld in the hall Mondays and Tuesdays, 5.00pm to 10.00pm.Martyn Knight 07851 351011stepintime@hotmail.co.ukDOG TRAININGCheddon Memorial Hall. Thursday 6.00pm – 9.00pm.Jo Williams 07919 157201EDUCATIONAL TRUST, BROOMFIELDA small bursary available each academic year. Any full-timestudent residing, or has parents residing, within the Broomfieldarea can apply.Sue Goldfield, Duckspool, Broomfield, Bridgwater, TA5 2EG01823 451305sue@duckspool.com4

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION TRUST, KINGSTONGrants are available for educational and social purposes forthose aged 25 years and under & living within the Kingstonparish.Tony Jones 01823 451170tonyjonesmeta@gmail.comLindsay Thorne 01823 451469ljfb56@hotmail.comFILM CLUB, BROOMFIELDWe show films all year round and advertise screening in theLink-Up Magazine. The group is still developing and welcomesnew people willing to help choose films, set out chairs or makethe pre film teas and coffees. For details email us on:Broomfieldcommunitycinema@gmail.comFILM CLUB, CHEDDON and WEST MONKTONCommunity Cinema - Films are screened evenings on the 3rdFriday of each month from October through to the followingMay. For details and current programme contact:01823 412278cwmfilmclub@btinternet.comFILM CLUB, KINGSTON ST MARYDetails of showings listed in Link Up magazine.Serena Lumley01823 451877FLOWER SHOW, CHEDDONAnnual Flower Show at theMemorial Hall, last Saturday in JulyJane Lown 01823 412750Stuart Triggol 01823 4134595

FLOWER SHOW, KINGSTONAnnual Flower Show in the Village Hall, second Saturday inAugust. Classes open to residents of Kingston and Broomfieldand members of Kingston WI and Kingston Gardening Club.Bill Hayes 01823 451426bill.hayes0648@gmail.comFYNE COURT, BROOMFIELDOpen daily dawn to dusk. Fyne Court is a National Trustowned nature reserve and visitor centre.Office 01823 451587fynecourt@nationaltrust.org.ukGARDENING CLUB3rd Wednesday of the month in Kingstonvillage hall. Doors open 7.00pm for thesale of plants, coffee etc. Monthlyspeakers and occasional outings.Carla Griffith 01823 451513GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME (Kingston St Mary CommunityPartnership)If you need assistance or support call 07796 838590 or emailcp-assistance@kstm.ukHALLSBROOMFIELD VILLAGE HALLA registered charity held in trust for thevillagers of Broomfield. Venue for localgroups. Also available for hire.hallbookings@broomfieldparish.orgBez Purdy (Bookings) 01823 451632Lindy Mansfield (Treasurer) 01823 4513746

CHEDDON MEMORIAL HALLwww.cheddonfitzpainevillagehall.co.ukAvailable for hire for parties, weddings, meetings andconferences.Bookings: Marcus Walker 07586 413290Answerphone: 01823 413925Chairman: Malcolm Lown 01823 412750KINGSTON VILLAGE HALLManaged by a committee of representatives of localorganizations who use it. It is an ideal location for weddingreceptions, parties and other social events, with a secludedgarden at the rear.Marcus Anderson (chair) 01823 451644the.andersons@hotmail.co.ukLois Miles (bookings) 01823 451676loki@complins.co.ukHANDBELLS, KINGSTONMeet for practice on Tuesdays at 2.15pm in members' houses.New ringers welcome.Janet Braund 01823 283998j.braund@btinternet.comHESTERCOMBE GARDENS50-acres of Grade I listed historical gardens. Open all year.Office 01823 413923www.hestercombe.comKEEP FITEvery Tuesday, 12.45pm -1.45pm duringterm time in KSM village hall. Basic clothing(slacks, tee shirt) and trainers.Alison Roberts (Teacher) 07850 507489Jane Clarke 01823 4514527

KSM. EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE(Held in KSM village hall) Bunting (approx 250 metres mixed Union Jack and tricolour – large and small size)10 hessian sacks for sack races6 spoons for egg and spoon racesAssortment of ties for 3-legged racesEquipment is the property of the KSM Parish Council.wish to hire, contact:Katie Gibbins, KSM Parish Clerk 01823 451505Clerk.ksmpc@btinternet.comIf youK.S.M. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPThe KCP’s main aims are to implement theaction points from the Community Plan, tomonitor and review progress on the Plan and toencourage, support and connect the variouscommunity groups that were established under the CPSG(Community Plan Steering Group).The KCP works with the KSM Parish Council, Somerset Westand Taunton Borough Council and neighbouring communitygroups.General Inquiries:David Stripp 01823 451455cp@kstm.ukBroadbandPaolo van der SteenhovenBusinessDavid StrippCommunity Assistance(Good Neighbor Scheme)Nicky PerryCycling & Pedestrian safetyMarion ukcp-assistance@kstm.ukkapacc@kstm.uk8

HousingDavid StrippGuerilla GardeningEnvironmentJean Alger-GreenFacilitiesTrafficDavid Taylor(Public) TransportSarah HancockYouthDavid fic@kstm.ukcp-transport@kstm.ukcp-youth@kstm.ukWeb Address: ommunityPartnershipKINGSTON PLAYERSVillage drama group meets regularly toproduce entertaining plays each year.New members welcome, acting andsupport roles.Stephen Lovell (Secretary) 01823 451427Margaret Bigg (Chair) 01823 451431mbigg@sky.comKINGSTON LOCAL HISTORY GROUPAims to collate and catalogue local historical material andarrange talks, events, etc. Meets approx every 8 weeks inKSM village hall or members’ homes.Ray Stokes 01823 762417raymstokes@tiscali.co.ukAlan Hughes 01823 451633dodhill@hotmail.com9

LINK-UP MAGAZINEA monthly community magazine produced by a group ofvolunteers and distributed to all homes in the three parishes ofBroomfield, Cheddon and Kingston. Help is always welcomed.Yvonne Harris (Chair) 01823 451883ydharris@btinternet.comMEET THE VILLAGE, KINGSTONEvery other month we meet in KSM village hall on a Saturdaymorning to make new friends and chat with old ones.Lois Miles 01823 451676loki@complins.co.ukJane Clarke 01823 451452MOBILE LIBRARYRoute E runs on a Wednesday and visits Kingston andBroomfield. Libraries Direct: 0300 123 2224generalenquiries@somerset.gov.ukNEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHProvides assistance and help to memberson security matters. Details and area contact namesavailable on ice.uk(Bridgwater Police HQ) 101Cheddon: Malcolm Lown 01823 412750malcolm933@live.comNSPCC - KINGSTON GROUPFor those interested in fundraising for the National Society forthe Prevention of Cruelty to Children.Carla Griffith 01823 45151310

PARISH COUNCILSStatutory bodies - the lowest democratic tier of localgovernment. Regular meetings, which the public may attend.Broomfield: every two months in the Village Hall.Paul Trolley (Chair) 01823 451312paul@broomfieldparish.orgClare Winter (Clerk) peter@broomfieldparish.orgCheddon: in the Memorial Hall at least 4 times a year.Denise Webber (Chair) 07788 522266denise.webber@cheddonfitzpaine-pc.org.ukJo Pearson (Clerk) 07891 529809clerk@cheddonfitzpaine-pc.org.ukKingston: second Monday of every month at 7.30pm (exceptAugust) in the village hall.Katie Gibbins (Clerk) 01823 451505Clerk.ksmpc@btinternet.comwww.kstm.ukPARISH PATH LIAISONIf you want to get involved in monitoring paths and rights of wayor to report overgrown paths, broken stiles, etc.Cheddon:Philip Boyce philboyce@hotmail.comKingston:Peter Crea 01823 451803Broomfield:Alicia Aras pplo@broomfieldparish.orgPARKINSONS’ SUPPORT GROUP4th Tuesday each month. Cheddon Village HallDiane Smith 01823 400830 & Richard Hill 01984 656628PASTORAL VISITINGA group of people who visit newcomers,young families, the elderly, sick or bereaved.Cheddon: Liz Thompson 01823 451529Kingston: Sonia Pether 01823 45131111

PILATES - KINGSTONEvery Tuesday, 11.30am to 12.30pm during term time inKingston Village Hall. Basic clothing (slacks, tee shirt) andtrainers.Alison Roberts (Teacher) 07850 507489Jane Clarke 01823 451452PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION, KINGSTONThe playing field is available to all, including a toddler area andequipment for older children. Pavilion for hire for children’sparties, meetings etc. Can be found via the footpath oppositeThe Swan public house, via Leach’s Field or Sawyers Leigh.Bookings: Suzy Hill 07787 334315suzyhill123@outlook.comRELIEF IN NEED CHARITY, KINGSTONCan provide help for those living in or near Kingston with itemsnot supported by Social Services.Dilly Bradley 01823 451350yarford@ic24.netSCHOOLSCHEDDON CHURCH OF ENGLAND VC PRIMARYDuncan Gordon (Head Teacher)01823 451335Claire Lankaster (School Manager)01823 451335www.cheddonfitzpaine.somerset.sch.ukFRIENDS OF CHEDDON SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONA committee of parents and teachers who raise money to buyequipment etc for the school. Support is needed andappreciated.Claire Lankaster (School Manager) 01823 451335www.cheddonfitzpaine.somerset.sch.uk12