Templecombe is celebrating our Queen's Platinum Jubilee
please see the dedicated Jubilee page for details.
Would you like become a member of our Parish Council 12th May 2022
Our Parish Council (Abbas and Templecombe Parish Council) is looking for three new members
Please do consider applying to join the Parish Council.
Yes it's unpaid, but if you care and take an interest in our village and community this is extremely worthwhile
and rewarding.
If you are unsure, why not, sit-in at one of the monthly meetings which are open to the public where everyone is welcome.
These are held on the second Tuesday of every month.
Between elections the process to apply to become a member is known as "Co-option".
click the document to open the council notice
TEMPLECOMBE PREPARES
Preparations are underway. The Jubilee Committee are working hard and others are making great contributions towards
the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations here in Templecombe.
Banners designed and provided by this website.
Our dedicated Jubilee page
NEW PHOTO ALBUM FOR THE WEBSITE
A new album is being created of photos taken while out on local walks.
More walks will be added during the coming weeks.
Photo Album Walks
SPEED ENFORCEMENT
Avon and Somerset Police
An informative leaflet about how speeding regulations are enforced in our area
Please drive safely and carefully along our often busy and congested roads.
Your Questions Answered
Saint Mary Parish Church
The Blessed Virgin Mary Templecombe
Rector:
Revd Kevin Rogers
01963 363832
revkrogers@gmail.com
Chruch Wardens:
Mr Julian Kiddle
01963 371395
Mrs Gemma Shave-Smythies
01963 371555
Click here for more about St. Mary's
St. Mary's on Facebook
DEFIBRILLATOR
We now have two defibrillators freely accessible to everyone 24 hours a day.
One has been privately and very kindly donated to our village in loving memory of Jessie Benjafield.
The defibrillator is located on the wall of the Sports and Social Club near the secure area and facing the children's play area.
The other has been provided thoughtfully by Thales and is located on the
main gate to their business premises in Throop Road (SatNav BA8 0DH).
Easy to follow instructions are with both units.
Wincanton Fire Station hold training sessions for CPR and defibrillator use. They are free and last about two hours.
They advertise their sessions on their Facebook page, numbers are limited and you only have to drop them a message
and they confirm if you are on a session.
Abbas & Templecombe Circular Walk
A terrific way to explore our nearby countryside.
The full circle will take 4 to 5 hours. You can of course join or leave the route at various places.
Written & Walked by Peter Andrew 2014
Click to Open or Download booklet
Sticky Fingers Pre-School
We are a charity preschool run by a Committee. We are always looking for people to join and support with
fundraising & help in the running of the preschool to maintain success and keep it an outstanding setting.
Sticky Fingers Website.
You do not have to be attached to the preschool, so if you're willing to give some of your time to Stickys,
and if you feel you can bring some value such as fundraising ideas, or business knowledge to our committe
team, please send us a message and get in touch.
Managed by the Parish Council, the area boasts two full-size football pitches (Sports Club/Community Association) and tennis
courts which are available at low rates to hire.
Please contact the council clerk for details:
clerk@abbasandtemplecombepc.org.uk
Please help keep the Recreation Ground litter and graffiti free
Delays and Diversions
With so many travel disruptions and tempporary road closures appearing accross the couny. If your journey
is time critcal, you can check out your planned route here.
Check Current and Planned Situations.
Abbas and Templecombe Primary School
Head Teacher: Mr James Webb
Telephone: 01963 370481
Primary School Web Pages
Community Council for Somerset
CCS works to support community groups, organisations and individuals in Somerset. There is
a fantastic and dedicated team of local professional advisers. CSS takes pride in offering independent
and impartial advice. A wide variety of services are covered.
Visit the website and see all the work and projects
Poor Roads
If SCC Highways are not aware of a problem we can't expect them to fix it.
There is a very easy to use form on their website for letting them know about a Problem On The Highway.
This includes pavements
The form allows for all sorts of damage to be reported including road markings, hedges, drains, graffiti and all the usual issues
which can cause concern.
Click here to report any damage
Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance
This service receives no direct funding from the Government or the National Lottery and relies on the generosity of the public for support.
Read about our local Air Ambulance.
United Reformed Church
High Street, Templecombe.
Services: Every Sunday 11:00am unless otherwise stated.
Secretary:
Mrs Helen Coombes
01963 370818
More about Templecombe URC.
Recycling & Household Waste
Our local SSDC recycling centre is at Castle Cary
Additional Information
PLANNED LOCAL ROAD CLOSURE AMENDED 22nd May 2022
SLADES HILL - A357 Tue 12th Jul to Wed 13th Jul 2022.
The road will be closed times not yet available
Reason:
Source of water for new development - TTRO0565530.
Works Ref: PG302BZ0206_RP01-03
LOCAL ROAD DELAYS updated 29th March 2022
High Street - Templecombe Works Ref: LG210YAYE57321
I have been advised by SCC Highways that the issue of ownership of the wall is likely to take some
time to resolve. Once this is resolved there will be the requirement to assess and design, then implement repairs.
SCC Highways are aware of the disruption this is causing and are seeking to resolve the matter as soon as is reasonably practical.
Currently there are no time-scales in place and this could continue as things are for several weeks or months.
OUT AND ABOUT
THE COUNTRYSIDE CODE
Lots of common-sense information but well worth a read and a reminder.
Open or download The Country Code
We are very fortunate to live amongst such wonderful South Somerset countryside.
With young lambs and calves soon appearing it
is very important we all follow The Countryside Code when out and about.
The Countryside code has been updated for 2021. More detail will be included as it becomes available.
Please Click the images below to open a summary leaflet.
Abbas & Templecombe Parish Council
Launched Friday 12th February 2021, this exciting and informative website is now live.
Please do check it out.
The Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the village hall.
email: clerk@abbasandtemplecombepc.org.uk
Abbas & Templecombe Parish Council
ARCHIVED PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTERS
All quarterly publications September 2003 to June 2018
Open the full list of Newsletters to read or download.
Archived Newsletters
Local Community Policing
Our local community Police Officers are:
Beat Manager PC Stefan Edwards
PCSO 6227 Will Mortimer
PCSO 7467 Timothy Russell.
It is recommended that if a local resident has a question or query they log on to the website local area page:
Avon & Somerset Police - Rural East
To report directly to the police please use 101 in a non-emergency situation or 999 in an emergency.
If reports are made via 101 then the call is logged and units can be dispatched if available. Names of the callers are not given to any offenders.
For non-urgent or other than crime reporting enquiries PCSO Will Mortimer is happy to be contacted directly:
There is also a notebook kept in Westcombe Stores where messages can be left for PCSO Will Mortimer.
Our local Police station is Wincanton Police Station,
Churchfields, Churchfield, Wincanton, BA9 9AG.
The office is open Monday - Friday 10-6
with a closure for lunch between 1:30 - 2:15
Local Banking
(Details last amended 09.10.2020)
Lloyds Bank and NatWest Bank are providing mobile banking services in Wincanton
Both in Memorial Hall Car Park
Due to Coronavirus restrictions verifying mobile banking days and times has become difficult. Please check with your
bank for current information.
Westcombe Stores (Post Office)
Mon-Fri
9
:00
to
17
:30
Saturday
9
:00
to
12
:30
Cheques can be paid in here and at other post offices. They take one additional day to clear.
Cash can be withdrawn upto the the cardholders daily ATM limit.
These are Post Office opening BANKING times. The shop is open for longer hours and 7 days a week
South Somerset - What's on
Visit the website
Tempus Fugit
At Templecombe railway station. Tempus Fugit (Time Flies), is both a sculpture and sundial.
The bronze statue is of a railwayman consulting the British Rail timetable, some of the
pages of which have blown away and landed on the grass.
The statue forms the gnomon
(part of a sundial that casts a shadow) of the sundial; the pages on the ground mark the hours.
Village Profile & Statistics
SSDC have made available summary information, from the 2011 census, about our village and other towns & villages in the region.
Look here for a full list of towns and villages where summary census statistics have been made available.
Discover South Somerset
Discovering rural England at its best couldn't be easier thanks to South Somerset District Council's free
visitors guide.
The free 76 page A5 guide is full of places to visit, many free, from local countryside sites to attractions
and includes some of the great range of food and drink companies in the area. There is also a handy map,
calendar of local events and list of produce markets.
Visitor Guide 2020
Visitor Map
Templecombe Village Hall
School Lane Templecombe
Rates of Hire: The hire of the hall is split into sessions. Morning,afternoon and evening.
The current rate is £15.00 per session (£20.00 to include heating).
The hall does have a starter rate of £8.00 (£10.00 to include heating) for organisiations/groups that only want the hall for a short time.
To book the hall please contact the booking secretary:
Tina Chapman 01963 370527 email: chap.mans@hotmail.co.uk
Each year, the three groups merge to attend a day trip in the summer and a Christmas lunch in the winter.
Cafés and the Men's group are free to attend, with carers welcome to join. We're here to offer support,
advice, and friendship, in what can be a difficult time for both the person experiencing difficulties and their families.
Mindful is overseen by a board of trustees, each with their own responsibilities and skills.
Click here to meet them.
Our cafés are supported by a fantastic team of friendly volunteers, each with their own story to tell.
Mindful relies on charitable donations, with the day trip and lunch heavily subsidized each year. If you'd
like to fundraise for us, please visit our
contact page and get in touch.
SOMERSET WASTE PARTNERSHIP
COLLECTIONS CALENDAR 2022/2023
Collections Calendar - Print or download
Search your own SWP calendar
Diverse Abilities
The Diverse Abilities Advice Team offers help and support to people that are struggling with claiming
disability benefits or with challenging a DWP decision. The team can help with completion of forms, sourcing
of evidence, drafting and submission of appeals and representation at tribunals. We help with Employment
and Support Allowance (ESA), Carers Allowance (CA), Child Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Blue Badge
and Personal Independence Payments (PIP).
Diverse Abilities Advice
Charity no. 282197
BUS TIMETABLE
No 58 Through Templecombe
From 5th September 2021
Mon - Fri
Saturday
Timetable - Monday to Friday
Timetable - Saturday
PARISH COUNCIL
Recent Documents Available here to read or download
