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Local History Group
We are an informal group of local history fanatics looking into puzzles about people, places and events to do with Huntspill, Burnham and Highbridge areas.
We meet every Monday morning at The Hub – 10.30 – 12noon. All welcome!
Crafty Cows Collective
10.00 – 12.00 Mondays £1 a session at The Huntspill Hub
Crafty Cows is a fun, welcoming group where members share new
crafting ideas with each other. The bonus is you get a badge:
Bring your own crafts, and sense of humour, and be ready to chat.
Various group activities also take place throughout the year.
Come and join us…….
Huntspill Hub Forum
An initial meeting of the Huntspill Hub Forum was held in August, with a follow-up in October. ‘By the people, For the people’ is the essence of the Hub – and this group seeks to give a steer to activities that could happen in the Hub or could use the Hub as a base. There is a lot happening already, and there are many ideas in the pipe line – among them the possibility of a Soup Lunch, building on the one we hosted for our Farmers earlier in the year, and a wish to establish a singing group of some kind, maybe ‘Singing for the Brain’. If you have ideas, views and/or inspirations please do join us. For more information and/or to express an interest, please contact Rev Chris 01278 781147
Celebrating the Flora and Fauna of the Churchyard
Our outdoor information panels are now in the churchyard for everyone to learn about the flowers and wildlife that exists so close to us, do have a look.
Christmas Tree Festival 2025
We are all looking forward to The Christmas Tree Festival 2025 and many groups are already working on their entries.
Currently the groups involved and their chosen carols are:
Scouts – While Shepherds Watched
WH Methodist Chapel – Angels from the Realms of Glory
WH Toddler Group – We Three Kings
Crafty Cows Collective – The First Nowell
U3A – Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (or similar, to be confirmed)
WH Horticultural Society – The Holly and the Ivy
Morland Community Craft Hub – The Christmas Alphabet
WH Women’s Institute – Frosty the Snowman
Burnham and Beyond Crafting Group – carol to be confirmed
If there are any errors in this list, or if your local organisation would like to take part, please do let Rev Chris know 01278 781147
West Huntspill Community Cinema
Coming soon to a Hub near you!
Huntspill Hub @ St Peter & All Hallows Church are excited at the prospect of a Community Cinema being launched later this year! Operating from the Huntspill Hub, plans are being made to show a variety of films suitable for everyone and to make the Hub a social meeting space for all the community. Further details will be sent out soon, so watch out for posters. If you would like to become involved in this exciting new venture, please contact Dave & Ann Paul via davepaul29@gmail.com
Saving the Heritage, Sustaining the Community. Celebrating a decade of progress! Thank you burnham-on-sea.com’ for the lovely photos!
On Saturday 19th July 2025 a celebration was held at The Huntspill Hub, St Peter & All Hallows Church, West Huntspill, to mark the official end of the building project that was instigated when the Church was at risk of closure due to falling masonry.
Rev Tonya Nixon, former Rector of The Huntspills & Mark initiated this decade of change, and supported by their faithful church congregation, a small but effective team consisting of Project Leader David Lemon, Grants Manager Sara Puddy and Treasurer Mel Wall carried it forward through an extended vacancy and the multiple challenges of covid!
Eventually, with the assistance of a vast professional network, all was in place for the building work to take place. Commencing with the internal refurbishment enabled the Café to be opened early in the process, and thanks to Activities Co-ordinator, Ginny Power and The Social Committee led by Margaret Roper, a variety of activities have already been embarked upon to support the local community.
The restored tower now stands safe and secure, with stonework repaired and reinforced. Inside, the removal of traditional pews at the back of the church allowed for a reordering of the space, including the installation of new flooring, a modern kitchen, and accessible toilets. The church now hosts a weekly community café every Monday morning, attracting 50–60 visitors, and with monthly village agent attendance.
There is also an Honesty Café available for visitors throughout the week (10am – 4pm), where they can make themselves drinks and explore the church’s history via new touchscreen displays and heritage booklets, part of the church’s new role as a heritage hub. Free Wi-Fi is also now available for church visitors.
Project Leader, David Lemon said: “It’s been quite a journey — we’ve faced real challenges, but what has been achieved is fantastic. The community’s wonderful support and enthusiasm have made all the difference.”
Rector, Rev Christine Judson, thanked everyone who has guided and supported this venture – among them the professionals and the volunteers, church and community members, Diocesan and National Heritage Lottery staff. Reflecting on all that has been achieved, Rev Chris said: “This church has 800 years of history behind it – proclaiming the love of Christ through word and deed. Thanks to the National Heritage Lottery and all who have provided match funding, we have been able to protect this heritage. Now an equally important and exciting future lies ahead, to which we look with great hope – trusting in God and working together with our whole community.”
Please click to read all about the project West Huntspill church Final Evaluation Report
Village Agent
Amanda Fisher, our Village Agent.
Her next visits are Monday 3rd November and Monday 1st December 10.30am to 12noon
Amanda will have Burnham & Weston Energy joining her at Huntspill Hub Café on Monday 3rd November.
Burnham & Weston Energy is a not-for-profit energy company supporting the communities of Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge, Weston-super-Mare, and the surrounding rural area. Their solar farm at Lympsham helps them to fund local community projects, support the net zero transition and help local households struggling with fuel poverty. They are coming to the Café to offer support with all things Energy related. So please do pop along to meet them if you require any specific advice or just general advice around your Winter Fuel costs.
If you would like any other Advice Agencies to visit the Hub, do let Amanda know, and she will see if this can be arranged.
Amanda will also be around as usual to offer any other support and advice or for a friendly chat. If you need help and advice before this, please contact Amanda through the Thrive website Village Agent or contact Amanda direct on 07958415266
IT Support
Here are the dates for your diaries in 2025 (available between 10.30 and 12.00) for FREE IT advice and support from IT Doctor Dave Paul at the Huntspill Hub:
25th November
8th December
IT Doctor Dave Paul will be back offering some IT advice! He will help if you have troubles or questions about common problems with computers, tablets, phones and printers. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) if you would like (laptops, tablets, phones) but if you are having issues with a desktop PC or printer, we should discuss the issues before bringing it along.
Examples of issues he can address: –
- Errors reported by devices/software
- Slow device performance
- Difficulties with printing
- Backup strategies (i.e. your photos from phone, or computer files)
- Security such as Anti-Virus, VPN
- Cleaning up software clutter
- How to use common software and apps (i.e. Word, Excel, Publisher, Photo editing)
- Discuss purchasing new devices (specification depending on the budget you have)
We are also keen to find out if there are any specific IT classes or courses that you would like us to run – we are open to considering different days and times. Please contact Rev Chris with any suggestions/requests via c.judson@btinternet.com
Community Gatherings
Daily 10am-4pm, Huntspill Hub Honesty Café, West Huntspill
Open daily 10am – 4pm in St Peter & All Hallows Church, West Huntspill.
If you are on a walk to/from the coastal path or just wondering through our beautiful Churchyard, why not pop in to the Huntspill Hub Honesty Café and make yourself a coffee or tea.
All that we ask is that you wash-up your cup and leave it clean and tidy.
Any donation would be welcome.
Monday10.30-12noon Coffee Morning, West Huntspill
Why not come along Monday between 10.30-12 noon and enjoy a cuppa and homemade cake at the Huntspill Hub in St Peter & All Hallows Church, West Huntspill and meet a friend or two.
Volunteers and offers of cakes very welcome.
Let’s bring the community together!
Please note the Village Agent will be at the Café on the first Monday of each month Village Agent
Somerset & Exmoor Coast Trail Passport
We are pleased to let you know that we are, once again, part of the trail which puts West Huntspill firmly on the map as a walking destination. We have welcomed many individual walkers and walking groups to the Church and we hope that more will come in future. It is fabulous that our village can be part of this amazing walk from Brean to Porlock Weir. For more information: www.nationaltrail.co.uk