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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.
A new venture for the Huntspill Hub
On Wednesday September 24th we shall be going to the Rural Life Museum at Glastonbury.
This will be a self-drive/car-share outing and start at 2.30pm for a guided tour.
The group discount price is £6.75 a-head.
Lifts can be given to those who are not able to drive.
Access is ground-floor and a lift to the first-floor. The maximum number for the trip is 20 people.
Please see me to sign up (or leave a message with Rev Chris c.judson@btinternet.com 01278 781147
Hope you can come. Bronwen Wright 01278 783697
Christmas Tree Festival 2025
The Christmas Tree Festival 2025 is filling up nicely and unfortunately owing to its popularity we can now only offer space to previous Christmas Tree providers. If your organisation took part last year, please contact Rev Chris in the first instance to ensure that your spot is secure, or if you would prefer not to take part this year, please let her know so that the space can be offered to another group on the waiting list. Contact 01278 781147
Heritage Open Day & The Classic Car Show
Saturday 13th September 2025
Each September thousands of volunteers across the country invite you to experience local history, architecture and culture. All for free.
This year, St. Peter & All Hallows are pleased to announce that we are offering an opportunity to explore the local heritage on your doorstep.
Come and explore the interactive screen, see the restored painting that survived the fire of 1878. This is being held in conjunction The Classic Car Show, so have a look at the
fabulous cars in the Balliol Hall field and explore the Church.
West Huntspill Community Cinema
Coming soon to a Hub near you!
Huntspill Hub @ St Peter & All Hallows Church are excited to announce that a Community Cinema is to be launched in the Autumn! 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
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
Village Agent
Amanda Fisher, our Village Agent,
will make her next visit on
Monday 1st September
10.30am to 12noon.
Amanda is here to support you with practical advice and guidance at our regular Monday Talking Café.
Talking Cafes provide a local place you can pop into, for advice and support from your local Village Agent on anything that is worrying you, or if you just want a friendly chat.
However, if you are in urgent need, and you need to contact Amanda earlier than this then please visit the Somerset Village Agents website for help and advice, and to get support 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:
1st September
13th October
10th 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
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