Welcome to Bawdrip in Somerset

CHRIS OUR POSTMAN IS RETIRING SOON

After years of service to the village Chris our local postman retires shortly, and we thought it would be a great idea to acknowledge his long service by making a presentation to him.

If you would like to make a contribution please would you leave it by as soon as you can together with your name, at one of the following addresses:

Richard and Jan Culverhouse, 11 Bawdrip Lane

Jane and Simon Peel, Peasey Cottage 2 Bradney Lane

Marilyn and Brian Shields-Probett, 37 Bath Road

Tricia and Roy Atkins, 300 Bath Road

Somerset Waste Partnership Briefing for Members, Partners and Staff January 2021 - COVID-19 early start special Managing waste services for all authorities in Somerset

6am start from Monday 1 February 

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Rev Kirsty Wells is the new vicar for Bawdrip

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I have recently taken up the post as Priest‐in‐Charge of the Benefice of Woolavington with Cossington and Bawdrip and I am also overseeing the Benefice of Puriton with Pawlett until I can be licensed to all 5 churches.

While we are unable to meet in person at this time due to the on going pandemic we will be meeting to worship together on Zoom and via Facebook live Monday– Thursday at 9.30am, and Sundays at 10.00am. If you would like the Zoom link, please email me. The Facebook Page is called ‘Woolavington, Cossington, Bawdrip, Puriton and Pawlett Churches

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Public worship at St Michael’s and All Angels, Bawdrip

is suspended until further notice.

Unfortunately, due to Covid we are not holding public worship at present. The church remains open during daylight hours for private prayer and reflection.

Our vicar, Kirsty Wells, is leading an online service for the Benefice every Sunday at 10am. To follow the service on Zoom or to receive an emailed hard copy of the service please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Funerals will be held under Covid guidelines

If you are aware of people in the villages in need but are unable to help due to your age or health issues do let someone in church know so that we can try and assist.

St Michael and All Angels Church in Bawdrip celebrates their newly restored churchyard wall

Following successfully reaching a challenging target of £17,000 to restore the village’s historic churchyard wall the work has now been completed.

Money was given by villagers and a number of charitable trusts including Viridor Credits; The Sabina Sutherland Trust; The Allchurches Trust and The Garrfield Weston Trust. Their generosity is hugely appreciated.

Photo: Churchwardens Mike Murkin (left) and Simon Peel (right) by the newly restored wall.

A big thank you to everyone who came for our delayed litter pick this morning, 12th September in Bawdrip. Here are some of our volunteers who helped including the Environment Agency. Well done everyone a great effort

Speeding on the A39

At the July meeting of the Parish Council it was noted that with the gradual removal of some of the lock down measures, the increase in road traffic and especially the speed thereof was again becoming an issue.

There was agreement that the provision of a speed indicator device was a laudable aim to improve public safety particularly due to the accident history on the section of the A39 road which runs through the Parish.
However, the operation of such will require commitment by volunteers to be actively involved and consequently there is a need to establish such support before proceeding with the project. This would involve mounting and removal of the sign as it is not able to be permanently sited.

If you are interested in learning more about what is involved please get in touch

Richard Culverhouse, Chairman Bawdrip Parish Council
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Tel:  01278 584390   Mobile 07402 338400

Graham Jarvis, Council Clerk
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Tel: 01278 451256

Defibrillator: Did you know that there is a Defibrillator at the Bawdrip Parish Hall and would you know how to use it if you had to?  

The Defibrillator case has recently been replaced and the code has also changed

To open the cabinet the code is C159X     MORE 

Bawdrip Tribute

Do you need something or can offer help to someone during the pandemic ? 

We want to make sure that those potentially isolated in Bawdrip get the contact and help they need, for example shopping, posting letters or a telephone call to make sure they are ok. 

We have a support group in Bawdrip to make sure anyone in the village affected by the current situation gets any help they may need.

If you need something, are able to offer help and are aware of anyone needing support please  see our Facebook page - Bawdrip Corona Virus Support Group and share with others.

We also have a WhatsApp group set up to co-ordinate support - if you would like to be included in this please text your number to 07800 861 428.

Let’s keep Bawdrip Kind and Safe

Community Cafe Birthday

The Bawdrip Community Cafe has celebrated five successful years. Since its launch in 2014 it has become a regular social event in the village. At its September opening volunteers were thanked for their input and those attending enjoyed some birthday Cake. 

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Heritage Boards installed

The heritage boards have now been installed Click for more on History Group Website

Defibrillator: Did you know that there is a Defibrillator at the Bawdrip Parish Hall and would you know how to use it if you had to?  

The Defibrillator case has recently been replaced and the code has changed

To open the cabinet the code is C159X     MORE