WELCOME TO TEMPLECOMBE VILLAGE
AND OUR SOUTH SOMERSET AREA
Welcome to our village website for local NEWS and INFORMATION.
please take a look around our pages which are frequently updated.
We would love reader contributions.
Is your business, club or society included?
Would you like anything added to the calendar?
email: enquiries@templecombevillage.uk or please visit the Contact Us page.
CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19
We have a dedicated page - Please click here
ROAD WORKS
DELAYS LIKELY
updated 16th October 2021
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Combe Hill (A357)
18th October to 20th October 2021.
Wessex Water.
New Connection Standard
opp melberry cottage
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PLANNED LOCAL ROAD CLOSURES
updated 16th October 2021
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Stowell Hill
6th September to 17th October 2021.
24 hours - all day
Wessex Water to carry out water main replacement works.
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Notice: SCC-Stowell Hill
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Church Hill A357
25th October to 28th October 2021.
24 hours - all day
TMO Highways to carry out works to install high voltage electrical cable
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Notice: SCC- Church Hill
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Combe Hill A357
Thursday 4th November 2021.
09:30am to 15:30pm
BT Openreach to carry out poling works.
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Notice: SCC- Combe Hill A357
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Batchpool Lane, Horsington
Friday 12th November 2021.
09:30am to 16:30pm
Structural Soils Ltd to carry out trial pit works at the base of the bridge over disused rail lines.
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Notice: SCC- Batchpool Lane, Horsington.
SOMERSET WASTE PARTNERSHIP
COLLECTIONS CALENDAR
6th July 2021
2021
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2022
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Collections Calendar - Print or download
Search your own SWP calendar
NEW PHOTO ALBUM FOR THE WEBSITE
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A new album is being created of photos taken while out on local walks.
More walks will be added during the coming weeks.
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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.
Saint Mary Parish Church
The Blessed Virgin Mary
Templecombe
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Rector: |
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Revd Kevin Rogers |
01963 363832 |
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revkrogers@gmail.com |
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Mr Julian Kiddle |
01963 371395 |
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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.
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.
email: stickyfingersps@hotmail.co.uk
Telephone: 07742 895967
Community
Accessible
Transport
To find out more or to book a ride:
Tel: 01963 33864
CAT Website
Recreation Ground
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
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
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
CHURCH HILL (A357) - CLOSURE
TEMPLECOMBE RAILWAY BRIDGE
Monday 25th October 2021
to Thursday 28th October 2021
Rock Power Connections
The road closure is required so Rockpower Connections can complete a high voltage electrical connection to the new Thales Factory unit.
The closure is necessary because the road isn't wide enough for the works to be undertaken under temporary traffic lights
and has been timed to coincide with half term to avoid the impact on school traffic.
Pedestrian & cycle traffic will be maintained at all times and vehicle access will be maintained to Throop Road from the north and Station Road
from the south.
The road will be closed all day
24 hours each day.
Pedestrians and cyclists
will be able to pass.
This notice will be updated as further details become available
Works Reference: LG050PRO-SS-5658
Wessex Water have a closure agreed at the same location on Friday 29th October.
I have been advised this will now coincide with the works noted here and the road should be back to normal on the Friday. I will keep a lookout for formal updates.
Notice: SCC Notice
The Head of Business Implementation at Rock Power Connections confirms these details are correct.
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:
william.mortimer@avonandsomerset.police.uk
07874 893743
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.
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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.
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.
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
Covid-19 Restrictions Apply
subject to government guidelines
Recycling & Household Waste
Our local SSDC recycling centre is at Castle Cary
United Reformed Church
High Street, Templecombe.
Services: Every Sunday 11:00am unless otherwise stated.
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Mrs Helen Coombes |
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More about Templecombe URC.
Facebook
Our Associated Facebook Group.
TEMPLECOMBE VILLAGE.
Fireworks 2021 / 2022
Click to visit page
It is hoped local firework evenings will be listed here to help ease any concerns and help neighbours plan ahead.
About Rehab 4 Addiction
Rehab 4 Addiction in Somerset
The Sticky Fingers
COOKERY BOOK
Sticky Fingers have created an amazing cookery book crammed full with children's favourite recipes.
This fund raising publication is available for just £5.00
Christine Tully will deliver a copy if you live within the Templecombe area. Payment can be by cash or bank transfer, just ask for the bank details.
Christine can be contacted by email: christine.tully@hotmail.com.
Copies are also available at:
- Bridge Fish & Chip Shop
- Westcombe Stores
- CoOp Templecombe
- Jasmine & Bay
TEMPLECOMBE RAINBOWS
Readers have been sending in pictures of local rainbows.
These are now here to see on their own dedicated page.
Templecombe Rainbows
PARISH COUNCIL
Recent Documents Available here
to read or download
Meeting 12th October 2021
Agenda - 12thOctober 2021
Draft Minutes
Monthly Meeting 14.09.21
Meeting Minutes 2021
Monthly Meeting 10.08.21
Monthly Meeting 13.07.21
Monthly Meeting 18.05.21
Annual Parish Meeting
Annual Parish Council Meeting
Chairmans Report 2021
The Countryside Code 2021
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