(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 | 01823 451974 |
| Mrs Janet Braund | 01823 283998 | |
| Youth: 6.30pm to 8.00pm (+ table tennis) | ||
| Contact: | Mr Chris Jenord | 01823 451857 |
New ringers are always welcome.
If you would like any further information please telephone the tower captain:
| 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.
| The Revd Richard Edwards | Rector | |
| The Revd Ann Fulton | Associate Priest | |
| Mrs Barbara Porter | Secretary: | 01823 451257 e-mail: kbcparishes@btinternet.com |
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:
Mrs Dorothy Earp 01823 338348
| Kingston; | Mrs Sonia Pether | 01823 451311 |
| Cheddon; | Mrs Sheila Napper | 01823 412052 |
A group who launder the altar linen and arrange flowers in the church. Help would always be welcomed.
Contact: Mrs Shirley Earl 018233 451511
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
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
The Revd. Richard Edwards, Benefice Office, 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:
| Chairman: | Angela Dill | 01823 412395 |
| Secretary: | Kathy Musgrave | 01823 451419 |
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 Annie Trolley 01823 451312
Please see Schedule, Rules & Entry Forms
A fund-raising organization for the Children's 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:
| Chairman: | Lt Cdr Maurice Ingram | 01823 451202 |
| Secretary: | Mrs Diana Lock | 01823 451303 |
| Nature Reserve open daily: 10am - 6pm (or dusk, if earlier). | 01823 452147 |
| Somerset Wildlife Trust HQ | 01823 652400 |
| www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-fynecourt |
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
A registered charity held in trust for the villagers of Broomfield. Venue for local groups and also available for hire.
Contact:
| Maggie Hall, Tel. (Bookings) | 01823 451981 | email: hallbookings@broomfieldparish.org |
| Mrs Annie Trolley (Hall Secretary) | 01823 451312 |
Available for hire for parties, weddings, meetings and conferences
| Booking hire: | 07837 893556 | |
| Chairman: | Andrew Nash | 01823 451444 |
| Treasurer: | Stuart Triggol | 01823 413459 |
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:
| Chairman: | Mr Nick Townsend | 01823 451151 |
| Mr Andrew Wilcox | 01823 451402 | |
| Bookings: | Mrs Betty Berry | 01823 451584 |
Meet for practice on Tuesdays at 2.15pm in members' houses. New ringers welcome.
Contact:
| Mrs Julie Dickinson | 01823 451224 |
| Mrs Janet Braund | 01823 283998 |
| Mrs Julia Scanlon | 01823 451391 |
50-acres of Grade I listed historical gardens. Open to the public all year.
Contact: Office 01823 413923
info@hestercombe.com
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
Home: 01823 274865
Club: 01823 451861
Village drama group meets regularly to produce two full length plays each year. New members welcome, acting and supportive. 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: Mrs Sheila Jones (Secretary) 01823 451170
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 |
Our area is supported by the Bridgwater mobile service. For more detail on dates and times contact 0845349177 or www.somerset.gov.uk/libraries
Services to Nailsbourne, KSM and Cheddon are provided every third Thursday (Route L) stopping at
| Nailsbourne: | Post box |
| KSM: | Leach's Field, Tarr Cottages, |
| Fulford: | Fulford bungalow H/B |
| Yarford: | Crossroads |
| Cheddon: | Goosenford Bungalows, Church Road |
Services to Broomfield are provided every third Tuesday (Route F) stopping at
Broomfield: The Church
Provides assistance and help to members on security matters. Details and area contact names available on request.
Contact:
| Michael Gambier, Kingston: | 01823 451253 |
| Mr John Smeaton, Cheddon: | 01823 412830 |
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 Peter Hall, Chair | 01823 451981 |
| Carol Pearson; Clerk | 01278 663027 | |
| Cheddon: | Mrs Caroline Smeaton Chair | 01823 412830 |
| Mrs Nena Carter, Clerk: | 01823 331977 | |
| Kingston: | Mr Ray Stokes, Chair: | 01823 451420 |
| Mrs Cathy Hardy, Clerk: | 01823 451119 |
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 Joan Osmond | 01823 321829 |
| Kingston: | Mr John Palmer | 01823 451264 |
| 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 |
Mondays & Thursdays 09.15-12.30
Wednesdays and Fridays 09.15-14.30
in Kingston Village Hall. For children aged 2½ years and over.
Contact: Mrs Sarah Trott 01823 442555
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:
| Chair: James Gray | 01823 451461 |
| Bookings Sec: Flos Keates | 01823 451316 |
The Healing Ministry and Prayers for the Sick.
Contact; the Benefice Office: 01823 451257
If unable to contact benefice office telephone
Contact: Miss Margery Gillett 01823 451537
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:
| Mrs Nicki Bradford | 01823 451335 |
| School 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: 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 (Head teacher) | 01823 451353 |
| 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 Friday evening in KSM Village 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 Janet Braund 01823 283998
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
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 Margaret Bigg | 01823 451431 |
| Mrs Janet Braund | 01823 283998 |
Held on Tuesday mornings 9.30-11.30 in the Village Hall, Kingston St Mary - term time only.
Contact: Mrs Claire Foster 01823 451647
| Kingston and Cheddon Fitzpaine: | ||
|---|---|---|
| COUNTY: | ||
| Mr Raymond Tully | RAYM-H-S@wanadoo.co.uk | 01823 412317 |
| DISTRICT: | ||
| Conrad Guerrier | cllr.c.guerrier@tauntondeane.gov.uk | 01823 451277 |
| Jayne Brockwell | cllr.j.brockwell@tauntondeane.gov.uk | 01823 451791 |
| Broomfield: | ||
| COUNTY: | ||
| Mr John Edney | john.edney@sedgemoor.gov.uk | 01278 653026 |
| DISTRICT: | ||
| Mr John Edney | as above | |
| Mr Ken Dyer | ken.dyer@sedgemoor.gov.uk | 01278 732564 |
Western Power Distribution.
Emergency Service 0800 365900
Transco. Emergency Service 0800 111999
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk 0845 4647
Main Switchboard, which will put you through to the local police station: phone 0845 456 7000
and ask for relevant officer.
Or check the web site www.avonandsomerset.police.uk
Beat surgeries:
Thursdays KSM Village Hall 14.00-14.45, Cheddon Church 15.00-15.30
operational.enquiries@wessexwater.co.uk
Wessex Water. For sewage and supply problems ring
| Customer Services (24hr) | 0845 6004600 |
| Sewage Floodline | 0845 8505959 |