LINK-UP′s Directory of Village Activities and Organisations (October 2006)

(For Broomfield - Cheddon Fitzpaine - Kingston St Mary)

The first of our helpful Directories was produced in 1995 and since then we have tried to update it every couple of years.

Our aim is to provide brief details and contact telephone numbers of local organisations and activities for both new and not-so-new residents of Broomfield, Cheddon Fitzpaine and Kingston St Mary.

Although every effort is to give up-to-date information remember that details may change so always ring the contact number for the most recent information.

ART EXHIBITION

Held annually in the autumn in Kingston Village Hall.

Contact: Mrs Barbara Hastilow 01823 277784

BADMINTON

Every Monday evening in Kingston Village Hall. September to May.

Adult: From 8.00pm onwards
Contact: Mrs Jean Venner
Mrs Janet Braund
01823 451974
01823 283998
Youth: 6.30pm to 8.00pm (+ table tennis)
Contact: Mr Chris Jenord 01823 451857

BELLRINGERS

If you would like to join any of the teams or require further information please telephone.

Broomfield: Mr Edwin White 01823 451348
Cheddon: Mr Mervyn Cole & Mrs Linda Cole 01823 412863
Kingston: Mr John Lock 01823 335776

BENEFICE OFFICE (CHURCH)

Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Rev Richard Edwards 01823 451257 e-mail: redwards@ukonline.co.uk
Secretary: Mrs Barbara Porter Fax: 01823 451933

CHEDDONERS PANTOMIME

Produce annual productions; pantomimes/plays/cabaret New members always welcome

Contact: Mr Malcolm Lown 01823 412750

CHURCH CHOIR - KINGSTON

If you would like to join or require information, please contact:

Contact: Mrs Dorothy Earp 01823 338348

CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL OFFICERS

Kingston: Mrs Sonia Pether 01823 451311
Cheddon: Mrs Sheila Napper 01823 412052
Broomfield: Mrs Liz Fackrell 01823 451645

CHURCH FLOWER & ALTAR GUILD, KINGSTON

A group who launder the altar linen and arrange flowers in the church. Help would always be welcomed.

Contact: Mrs Joan Leahy 01823 451373

COMMUNITY COUNCIL, BROOMFIELD

The Council is a fund raising committee

Contact: Mrs Mabel Cox 01823 451645

CROQUET

Monday and Friday afternoons at 2.00pm, April - October at the Playing field, Kingston St Mary.

Contact: Mrs Margaret Bigg 01823 451431

DISTRICT AND COUNTY COUNCILS

Kingston and Cheddon Fitzpaine:
COUNTY: Mr Raymond Tully 01823 412317
DISTRICT: Dr Jerry Guerrier
Mrs Dilly Bradley
01823 451277
01823 451350
Broomfield:
COUNTY: Mr John Edney 01278 653026
DISTRICT: Mrs Lilian Cartwright
Mr Ken Dyer
01278 652371
01278 732564

ELECTRICITY

Western Power Distribution. Emergency Service 0800 365900

EDUCATIONAL TRUST, BROOMFIELD

A small bursary is available each academic year. Any full-time student, residing or parents residing within the Broomfield area, can apply in writing to Rev. Richard Edwards, The Rectory Kingston St Mary.

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION TRUST, KINGSTON

Grants are available for educational and social purposes for those aged 25 years and under and living within the Kingston parish Contact:

Mr Tony Jones 01823 451170
Mrs Lindsay Thorne 01823 451469
Mrs Lois Miles 01823 451676
Mrs Margaret Bigg 01823 451431

FLOWER SHOW, CHEDDON

Annual Flower Show at the Memorial Hall, last Saturday in July

Contact: Mrs Jane Lown 01823 412750
Mr Stuart Triggol 01823 413459

FLOWER SHOW, KINGSTON

Annual Flower Show in the Village Hall, first or second Saturday in August. Classes open to residents of KSM, Broomfield and KSM WI.

Contact: Mrs Jane House 01823 451619

FRIENDS OF CHSW - KINGSTON

(A fund-raising organization for the Childrens' Hospice South West)

Contact: Mrs Audrey Ainger 01823 451340
Mrs Carol Platt 01823 451605

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

Contact: Lt Cdr Maurice Ingram 01823 451202
Mrs Diana Lock 01823 451303

FYNE COURT, BROOMFIELD

Nature Reserve open daily: 10am - 6pm (or dusk, if earlier). Shop opening afternoons. 01823 452147 Somerset Wildlife Trust HQ; Wellington 01823 652400

GARDENING CLUB

3rd Wednesday of the month in Kingston Village Hall. Doors open 7pm for the sale of plants, coffee etc. Monthly speakers and occasional outings.

Contact: Mrs Carla Griffiths 01823 451513

GAS

Transco. Emergency Service 0800 111999

HALL - BROOMFIELD VILLAGE HALL

A registered charity held in trust for the villagers of Broomfield. Venue for local groups and also available for hire.

Contact: Mrs Annie Trolley (Hall Secretary) 01823 451312
Mrs Carolyn Rickards (Bookings) 01823 451731

HALL - CHEDDON MEMORIAL HALL

Available for hire for parties, weddings, meetings and conferences

Booking hire: 07837 893556
For more information: www.cfmh.co.uk

HALL - KINGSTON VILLAGE HALL

Maintained by a Committee, consisting of local organizations' representatives who use it. An ideal location for wedding receptions, parties and other social events, with a secluded garden at the rear.

Contact: Nick Townsend (Chairman) 01823 451151
Mrs Betty Berry (Bookings) 01823 451584

HANDBELLS, KINGSTON

Meet for practice on Tuesdays at 2.15pm in members' houses. New ringers welcome.

Contact: Mrs Julia Scanlon 01823 451391
Mrs Julie Dickinson 01823 451224

HESTERCOMBE GARDENS

50-acres of Grade I listed historical gardens. Open to the public all year.

Contact: Office 01823 413923

JUBILEE FOLK DANCE CLUB

Meets monthly at Cheddon Fitzpaine Memorial Hall.

Contact: Mr Robert and Mrs Mary Blackborow 01823 491662
Email: robertfolkol@hotmail.com

KEEP FIT

Every Tuesday, 12.45pm to 1.45pm during term time in KSM Village Hall. Basic clothing (slacks, tee shirt) and trainers.

Contact: Mrs Jane Clarke 01823 451452

KINGSTON CLUB

For skittles, snooker, pool, darts and a licensed bar. Also a mobile bar is available for functions. New members and families welcome.

Contact: Mr Terry Tuck 01823 274865

KINGSTON YOUTHGROUP

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Youth Club from 02/11/07
Every Friday 18.15 - 19.45 at Kingston Village hall with table tennis and pool competitions, games and music etc. or just to chill out with the crowd.

Needs parental support;

Contact: Anne 01823 451414

KINGSTON PLAYERS

Village drama group meets regularly to produce two full length plays each year. New members welcome, acting and supportive.

AGM Kingston St Mary Village Hall
Thursday 24th May 2007 at 7.45pm

Contact: Mrs Jill Murawicki 01823 288364

LINK-UP MAGAZINE

A monthly community magazine distributed to all homes in the three parishes of Broomfield, Cheddon Fitzpaine and Kingston St Mary. Run by a voluntary body. Help is always welcomed.

Contact: Sheila Jones Sec: 01823 451 170
e-mail: sheilayarford@yahoo.co.uk

MEET THE VILLAGE

Every 2-3 months to make new friends in Kingston Village Hall - and chat with old ones

Contact: Mrs Lois Miles 01823 451676
Mrs Jane Clarke 01823 451452

MOBILE LIBRARY

every 3 weeks

Monday
Nailsbourne 10.35 - 10.50
KSM: Mill Cross 10.55 - 11.00
Post Office 11.05 - 11.20
Leach's Field 11.25 - 11.50
Tarr Cottages 11.55 - 12.10
Fulford 12.15 - 12.25
Yarford 12.35 - 12.50
Wednesday
Broomfield: The Church. 2.55 - 3.05
Thursday
Cheddon: Goosenford Bungs. 11.30 - 11.40
Church Road 11.45 - 12 noon

For more information: 0845 3459177 www.somerset.gov.uk/libraries

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Provides assistance and help to members on security matters. Details and area contact names available on request.

Contact: Gaile Bishop, Kingston: 01823 451777
Mr John Smeaton Cheddon: 01823 412830

NHS DIRECT

0845 4647

NSPCC - KINGSTON GROUP

For those interested in fundraising for the NSPCC

Contact: Mrs Carla Griffith 01823 451513

PARISH COUNCILS

Statutory bodies - the lowest democratic tier of local government. Regular meetings which the public attend. Broomfield PC - every two months in the Village Hall. Cheddon PC - in the Memorial Hall committee room at least 4 times a year. Kingston PC - second Monday of every month at 7.30pm (except August) in the Village Hall committee room.

Broomfield: Mr David Rickards, Chair 01823 451731
Clerk:Vacant
Cheddon: Mrs Caroline Smeaton Chair: 01823 412830
Mrs Nena Carter, Clerk: 01823 331977
Kingston: Mr John Fitton, Chair: 01823 451690
Mrs Tracey Canavan, Clerk: 01823 451472

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILS

Each PCC consists of members who are elected at the Annual meeting of parishioners and the Annual Parochial Church meeting. Meetings of the PCC are held between five and six times a year to discuss church mission and ministry matters. The Rector is Chairman of the Church Councils.

Contact Churchwardens:

Broomfield: Mrs Mary Johnson 01823 451380
Mrs Bez Purdy 01823 451632
Cheddon: Mrs Pauline Stone 01823 277637
Mr Roger Osmond 01823321829
Kingston: Mrs Dorothy Earp 01823 338348

PASTORAL VISITING

A group of people who visit newcomers, young families, the elderly, sick and bereaved.

Contact:

Cheddon: Mrs Liz Thompson 01823 451529
Kingston: Mrs Pauline Holmes 01823 451493
Mrs Mary Daly 01823 451272
Mrs Shirley Earl 01823 451511

PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION, KINGSTON

The playing field is available to all, including a toddler area and equipment for older children. Pavilion for hire for children's parties, meetings etc.

Can be found via the footpath opposite The Swan public house (backing onto Leach's Field)

Contact: Mr Steve and Mrs Nicky Henderson 01823 451555

POST OFFICE, KINGSTON

Open Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm.

Contact: Mr Grant Lewis 01823 451201

POLICE

Main Switchboard, which will put you through to the local police station: phone 0845 456 7000 and ask for relevant officer.

Broomfield: PC 908 Richard Tully:
Cheddon & Kingston: WPC 2156 Marilyn Simmons,
PC 3155 Andy Davies,
PC 3556 Stewart Curtis.

PRAYERS FOR HEALING

The Healing Ministry and Prayers for the Sick. contact the Benefice Office: 451257 If unable to contact benefice office telephone

Contact: Miss Margery Gillett 01823 451537

PRE-SCHOOL

Mondays to Fridays 9.30am to 12.30pm in Kingston Village Hall. For children aged 2˝ years and over.

Contact: Mrs Sarah Trott 01823 442555

RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY, KINGSTON:

Contact: Mrs Dilly Bradley 01823 451350

SCHOOL - CHEDDON CHURCH OF ENGLAND VC PRIMARY

Situated close to the village of Rowford. Children from 4-11 years of age. For details and a school brochure contact the Headteacher.

Contact: Miss Barbara Henshaw, Headteacher 01823 451335
Mrs Ann Bacon, Secretary 01823 451335

SCHOOL - FRIENDS OF CHEDDON SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

A committee of parents and teachers who raise money to buy equipment etc for the school. Support is needed and appreciated. Contact: Mrs Ann Bacon, School Secretary 01823 451335

SCHOOL - KINGSTON CHURCH OF ENGLAND VC PRIMARY

A rural village school with about 90 pupils from 4-11 years of age. For further information contact the school office:

Contact: Mrs Jan McCarthy (Headteacher) 01823 451353
Mrs Stephanie Hoare (Office Manager) 01823 451353

SCHOOL - KSM PARENTS, TEACHERS AND FRIENDS ASSC.

The main function is to provide social events for the school, parents and friends. Through these events money is raised for the school to provide equipment for creative activities.

Contact: School Office: 01823 451353

SCRABBLE CLUB

Meets in members’ homes every Tuesday at 7.00pm. New members/visitors are always welcome.

Contact: Mrs Janet Braund 01823 283998

SHORT MAT BOWLING

Every Monday evening in Cheddon Memorial Hall at 7.30pm from September to May

Contact: Mr John Penston 01823 451366

TODDLER GROUP

Monday mornings 9.30am during term time in Kingston Primary School's hall. Age 0 upwards. Toys and activities for young children to enjoy. Coffee and chat for parents.

Contact: School Office 01823 451353

WALKING GROUP

Meets in the Church car park at Kingston at 10am on alternate Thursdays. Share cars to travel to the walk location. Anyone can come along for a walk of 4-7 miles, stopping for a picnic lunch on the way.

Contact: Mrs Barbara Hastilow 01823 277784

WATER

Wessex Water. For sewage and supply problems ring Customer Services (24hr) 0845 6004600 Sewage Floodline 0845 8505959

WHIST DRIVES, BROOMFIELD

Held every third Tuesday in the month from October to May. Visitors are welcome from other villages. Proceeds to charity.

Contact: Mrs Mabel Cox 01823 451645

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE, CHEDDON

Meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall (unless otherwise stated). New members and visitors are always welcome.

Contact: Mrs Jo Cunningham 01823 412770

WOMEN'S INSTITUTE, KINGSTON

Meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the Village Hall at 7.30pm. Many interesting speakers, demonstrations etc. Sub-groups include skittles, art and craft. New members are always welcome.

Contact: Mrs Janet Braund 01823 283998
Mrs Julia Scanlon Sec 01823 451391

YOGA CLASSES

Held on Tuesday mornings 9.30-11.00 in the Village Hall, Kingston St Mary - term time only.

Contact: Mrs Claire Foster 01823 451647