Welcome to Kingston St Mary Parish
Kingston St Mary is a parish and village 3 miles north of Taunton lying under the southern extremity of the Quantock Hills (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) in Somerset.
Within the Parish are the communities of Kingston St Mary, Nailsbourne, Yarford, Fulford, Dodhill, Cushuish and Pickney.
The population is approximately 900 persons and 400 households (2001 Census).
"The parish once belonged to the kings of the West Saxons hence its name 'The King's settlement'. It then became part of the large Manor of Taunton Deane, and the property of the Bishops of Winchester. In documents the village was sometimes referred to as Kingston-juxta-Taunton and it is only since the 1950s that it became officially known as Kingston St Mary, the saint being the dedication of its splendid parish church".
Source: Quantocksonline
Notice Board
Kingston Players - 60 years and still going strong!
Our annual Open Evening is on Thursday 31st May at the Village Hall at 7.45 pm. As well as our AGM (usually short and sweet!), the evening will include a costumed play reading and refreshments so please come and join us as we celebrate our own Diamond Jubilee.
Posted by Jill Murawicki on 19/05/2012
We are desperately seeking a loving home for Felix, an affectionate neutered black and white male cat. His wonderful owner sadly passed away on Sunday.
Posted by Anne Mitchell on 8/05/2012
Email; annie59923@gmail.co.uk
Kingston St Mary Book Bonanza
The Kingston St Mary Red Cross team present the 2nd annual book bonanza in aid of the British Red Cross.
The book sale will take place on the 12th May from 10am-1pm at the village hall. Entry is 1 and include a drink and homemade biscuit.
There will be a wide range of books including childrens, fiction and non-fiction. Therepeutic massage provided by our trained volunteers will also be available.
For more information contact Megan on 01823 273713 or mruddlesden@redcross.org.uk
Posted by Megan Ruddlesden on 12/04/2012
Email; mruddlesden@redcross.org.uk
The 80th Kingston Flower Show
THE VILLAGE HALL
SATURDAY, 11th AUGUST 2012
Open to residents in the villages of Kingston St Mary and Broomfield and members of Kingston W.I. and Link-Up Gardening Club.
Please see the Schedule, Rules and Entry form.
Posted by Annie Trolley on 11/04/2012
Email; annie.trolley@lineone.net
I am an Ofsted registered childminder with 19 years experience that has moved to Kingston St Mary and has spaces for children aged 3months-4 years of age.
Contact 01823452498/07818452078
Posted by Sadie Watkins on 30/03/2012
Email; alun.watkins@sky.com
I am trying to trace Michael.
His dads name is Dick and Mothers Ethal.
Phone 01327 310236 or e mail if you can help
Posted by Janet Attiwell on 22/03/2012
Email; janandtony@talktalk.net
BENCHMARK CHINA EVENING 14 March 2012
Benchmark are pleased to announce that all tickets for this evening have now been sold and there is also a waiting list.
Apologies if you have not been able to obtain tickets but do keep an eye open for our other events.
Posted by Lesley Mackay on 19/02/2012
Email; lmackay1793@aol.com
Benchmark Quiz Night 9th November 2012
Benchmark are pleased to announce the date for their very popular quiz night to be held on 9th November at Cheddon Fitzpaine Memorial Hall.
The evening will include a fish and chip supper. Full details shortly but early booking advised.
Posted by Lesley Mackay on 19/02/2012
Email; lmackay1793@gmail.com
Construction site curiousity
Excuse my curiousity, but, from my bedroom window in Bishops Lydeard, I see a construction site (flood-lit,
with yellow flashing beacons at night which is when I first noticed it)which seems to be above
Kingston St Mary church on the side of the Quantocks. I am curious to know what is being built/ why it requires such night-time security.
Feel free to tell me to mind my own business. Thanks.
Posted by Bob Smith on 18/02/2012
Email; bobsmith1947@btinternet.com
Construction site curiousity; response
Hi; I think May Gurney construction are working on the reservoir above Kingston.
Email; webmaster@kingston-st-mary.org.uk
We deliver newspapers to your area every day from as little as 35p per delivery
Posted by The Paper Shop, Bishops Lydeard on 7/02/2012
Email; roberts-11@live.co.uk
Charity Bike Maintenance Service
My name is Robin Evans. I am a full time teacher and have been living in Kingston St Mary with my family for around 11 years.
My aim is to raise money for Cancer Research by repairing/servicing or selling bicycles around our community.
There will be no fixed charge for this. Instead people can donate any amount to Cancer Research UK either by using my JustGiving account or by putting petty cash in a tin which will later be transferred.
I aim to keep this service as cheap as possible in order to attract more people. I can also advise on what might be an appropriate amount to donate if this would help. E.g. a quid for a puncture or for a gear tweaking.
Please see http://www.justgiving.com/Robin-Evans0
or email robinevansh40@aol.com
(Posted by Robin Evans on 2/10/2011)
The Kingston St Mary Local History Group meets regularly every 4-6 weeks.
Please contact the Secretary Jean Hudson for further details at 01823 451651 or email jeanc.hudson@btinternet.com.
(Posted by Jean Hudson on 29/01/2011)