Community
Community Groups
Within the Benefice of the Huntspills and Mark we run fundraising events to help support various charities and our Churches and Church Halls.
All Saints Community Group East Huntspill
We would like to introduce ourselves and share with you of some of the events we hold throughout the year. Our aim is to provide community support through our busy weekly coffee mornings, monthly cake sale, as well as a variety of evening events including our much talked about St George’s meal, Music and Dance nights and of course our glorious Spring and Christmas Fayres.
To find out more about forthcoming events and to be added to our mailing list to receive monthly flyers please email:
[email protected]
Friends of St Peter and All Hallows West Huntspill
The Friends is a secular group of people who care about the future of the Church of St Peter and All Hallows in the Somerset village of West Huntspill. We are not part of the Church but value it as a historic building and community resource.
Our purpose is to involve the wider community in supporting the PCC in conserving the fabric of the Church building by raising funds through membership and by holding a variety of fund raising events.
Friends of St Peter and All Hallows Church
Why not visit Social Calendar page for all this year’s fundraising event details.
Fundraising
All Saints Church have now registered with Easy Fundraising who help raise donations for good causes when you shop online. Easy Fundraising
All Saints Church Hall
Did you know that you can hire East Huntspill Church Hall for £22 per session? This includes heating and use of the kitchen. Ideal for children’s parties, family gatherings and other social events. Regular users £15 per session.
To book or for further details please contact Booking Clerk Ruth Edwards 01278 784329 [email protected]
The Huntspill News
The Huntspill News is now available in printed form or an electronic version View this month’s publication (PDF)
Bell Ringers (during building works we are unable to ring the bells. Please check with Bell Tower Captain)
St. Peter and All Hallows, West Huntspill Ringing Band meets regularly to ring: 10.45 – 11.15am(most Sundays)
We also hold practise meetings on Mondays from 7.30 pm till 9.00 (though wise to contact Richard beforehand).
On the first and third Monday in the month we meet at Pawlett
On the second Monday we meet at West Huntspill
On the fourth Monday we meet at Highbridge
Visitors and new ringers are always welcome and training can be given. For more information contact Richard (Bell Tower Captain) 01278 78710 [email protected]
Flowers
The talented team of flower arrangers ensure the church is appropriately decorated to support regular worship and to enhance festivals such as Easter, Harvest and Christmas. They are also able to provide wedding flowers, subject to availability, and more details from:
East Huntspill Church: Sue Elsworth on 02178 786790
Mark Church: Heather Popham [email protected]
West Huntspill Church: Les Roper [email protected]
Singing
Like singing? The Songs of Praise service might be for you. The third Sunday of each month at 3pm All Saints Church East Huntspill.
At St Peter and All Hallows Church West Huntspill there are occasional singing sessions where people gather to sing hymns for future services.
Do you enjoy singing with a group, new songs, old songs, neglected songs?
Mark choir are a friendly group, rehearsing and singing a wide variety of music from show songs, popular ballads to church music. The choir have sung at a number of weddings, church carol services and other events. They are looking to expand our group and would warmly welcome new members to come along. Some of the members form a church choir to sing on the first Sunday in the month in church and at other Festival services during the year.
Group singing is good for relaxation, health and general well- being, so why not come along and give it a try. The ability to read music is not essential, but if you can you would be most welcome. What is more important is to enjoy the company of others, be a team player and enjoy singing.
When possible, they meet in the warm comfort of Mark church hall and practice church music and popular anthems for church use, and in the last hour rehearse songs from the shows and other songs, which they shall be taking into the community.
Come along and give it try, at the moment it is Free and all music is provided. For more info, contact Derek on 01278 788221 [email protected] or Heather on 01278 641 225
Coffee mornings
Monday
Due to the improvements being made to St Peter & All Hallows Church the café will be suspended temporarily from mid February.
We will reopen with our new kitchen and toilets as soon as possible.
Look forward to seeing everyone again soon.
Watch this space!
Wednesday
Please come along either to chat and make friends or simply to enjoy the church. Open to everyone. Donations welcome.
Every Wednesday coffee, tea and home made cakes are served in the church 10.30a.m. – 12 noon. A warm welcome to any newcomers – it is an informal gathering usually 15 – 25 people having coffee and a chat.
Do come along. If you need a lift to get there please give me a ring Carol on 641345.
Saturday
Coffee mornings at East Huntspill Church Hall.
Everyone welcome, so why not come and enjoy a cuppa, as well as a chance to chat and share ideas with friends.
Every Saturday between 10:30 and 12 noon. We look forward to meeting you!
Cake Sale every 3rd Saturday of the month at East Huntspill Church Hall.
Come along for a scrumptious homemade cake or two.
Available 10:30 onwards but the early bird catches the best cakes!
Fairtrade
At all the churches we support and promote Fairtrade goods.
