(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.
Held annually in the autumn in Kingston Village Hall.
| Contact: | Mrs Barbara Hastilow | 01823 277784 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Produce annual productions; pantomimes/plays/cabaret New members always welcome
| Contact: | Mr Malcolm Lown | 01823 412750 |
If you would like to join or require information, please contact:
| Contact: | Mrs Dorothy Earp | 01823 338348 |
| Kingston: | Mrs Sonia Pether | 01823 451311 |
| Cheddon: | Mrs Sheila Napper | 01823 412052 |
| Broomfield: | Mrs Liz Fackrell | 01823 451645 |
A group who launder the altar linen and arrange flowers in the church. Help would always be welcomed.
| Contact: | Mrs Joan Leahy | 01823 451373 |
The Council is a fund raising committee
| Contact: | Mrs Mabel Cox | 01823 451645 |
Monday and Friday afternoons at 2.00pm, April - October at the Playing field, Kingston St Mary.
| Contact: | Mrs Margaret Bigg | 01823 451431 |
| 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 |
Western Power Distribution. Emergency Service 0800 365900
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.
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 |
Annual Flower Show at the Memorial Hall, last Saturday in July
| Contact: | Mrs Jane Lown | 01823 412750 |
| Mr Stuart Triggol | 01823 413459 |
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 |
(A fund-raising organization for the Childrens' Hospice South West)
| Contact: | Mrs Audrey Ainger | 01823 451340 |
| Mrs Carol Platt | 01823 451605 |
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 |
Nature Reserve open daily: 10am - 6pm (or dusk, if earlier). Shop opening afternoons. 01823 452147 Somerset Wildlife Trust HQ; Wellington 01823 652400
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 |
Transco. Emergency Service 0800 111999
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 |
Available for hire for parties, weddings, meetings and conferences
| Booking hire: | 07837 893556 |
| For more information: | www.cfmh.co.uk |
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 |
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 |
50-acres of Grade I listed historical gardens. Open to the public all year.
| Contact: | Office | 01823 413923 |
Meets monthly at Cheddon Fitzpaine Memorial Hall.
| Contact: | Mr Robert and Mrs Mary Blackborow | 01823 491662 |
| Email: robertfolkol@hotmail.com |
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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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
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 |
0845 4647
For those interested in fundraising for the NSPCC
| Contact: | Mrs Carla Griffith | 01823 451513 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Open Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm.
| Contact: | Mr Grant Lewis | 01823 451201 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
| Contact: | Mrs Dilly Bradley | 01823 451350 |
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 |
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
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 |
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 |
Meets in members’ homes every Tuesday at 7.00pm. New members/visitors are always welcome.
| Contact: | Mrs Janet Braund | 01823 283998 |
Every Monday evening in Cheddon Memorial Hall at 7.30pm from September to May
| Contact: | Mr John Penston | 01823 451366 |
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 |
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 |
Wessex Water. For sewage and supply problems ring Customer Services (24hr) 0845 6004600 Sewage Floodline 0845 8505959
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 |
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 |
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 |
Held on Tuesday mornings 9.30-11.00 in the Village Hall, Kingston St Mary - term time only.
| Contact: | Mrs Claire Foster | 01823 451647 |