Welcome to Kingston St Mary Parish
Kingston St Mary is a parish and village 3 miles north of Taunton lying under the southern extremity of the Quantock Hills (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) in Somerset.
Within the Parish are the communities of Kingston St Mary, Nailsbourne, Yarford, Fulford, Dodhill, Cushuish and Pickney.
The population is approximately 900 persons and 400 households (2001 Census).
"The parish once belonged to the kings of the West Saxons hence its name 'The King's settlement'. It then became part of the large Manor of Taunton Deane, and the property of the Bishops of Winchester. In documents the village was sometimes referred to as Kingston-juxta-Taunton and it is only since the 1950s that it became officially known as Kingston St Mary, the saint being the dedication of its splendid parish church".
Source: Quantocksonline
Annual parish meeting
Each year the Parish Council reports on its activities for the previous 12 months.
Also in attendance will be the local SCC and TDBC councillors who along with the Parish Councillors will answer any questions and address concerns put to them by parishioners.
The public and press are cordially invited to be present.
The Parish Meeting is held at the school hall of Kingston St Mary primary school on Monday 12 March 2012 at 7.30pm.
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Upcoming meetings
parish council
Next meetings:
Monday 13 February 2012
Monday 12 March 2012 (Annual Parish Meeting + PC Meeting)
Tuesday 10 April 2012
Monday 14 May 2012
All regular meetings are held at the Village Hall at 19.30 hours.
See what's on the council's agenda.
More news from the parish council.
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Waste collection during severe weather
Somerset Waste Partnership have issued guidelines on the waste and recycling collection during severe weather.
Read more about these guidelines (pdf, 66kb).
The opening times of the Recycle Centres in Somerset can be found
here (pdf, 23kb).
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Notice Board
Kingston St Mary Quiz Night!
The hugely popular Kingston St Mary PTFA
Quiz Night
7.30pm Friday 24th February 2012
Kingston St Mary Village Hall
6 pounds a ticket (includes hot food
bring your own drink and glasses)
Teams should consist of up to a maximum of 6 adults
(senior school age children also welcome)
Go on get a team together! Booking essential!
Contact Carol on 451615 for further details.
Tickets available from The School and The Swan
Posted by Carol Salter on 20/01/2012
Charity Bike Maintenance Service
My name is Robin Evans. I am a full time teacher and have been living in Kingston St Mary with my family for around 11 years.
My aim is to raise money for Cancer Research by repairing/servicing or selling bicycles around our community.
There will be no fixed charge for this. Instead people can donate any amount to Cancer Research UK either by using my JustGiving account or by putting petty cash in a tin which will later be transferred.
I aim to keep this service as cheap as possible in order to attract more people. I can also advise on what might be an appropriate amount to donate if this would help. E.g. a quid for a puncture or for a gear tweaking.
Please see http://www.justgiving.com/Robin-Evans0
or email robinevansh40@aol.com
(Posted by Robin Evans on 2/10/2011)
The Kingston St Mary Local History Group meets regularly every 4-6 weeks.
Please contact the Secretary Jean Hudson for further details at 01823 451651 or email jeanc.hudson@btinternet.com.
(Posted by Jean Hudson on 29/01/2011)
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