Locking Village News and Events

Events and Activities around the Village July / August 2010

CRAFT CLUB & POPPINS CAFE IN THE CHURCH CENTRE
There will be something going on every MONDAY MORNING IN THE CHURCH CENTRE IN JULY. Come and join us for coffee and a chat

LOCKING FEAST WEEK - 10th to 18th JULY 2010
On Saturday 10th there will be a Jumble Sale in the Church Hall from 2.00 pm to 4 pm in aid of the Meningitis Trust UK. Goods can be left at the hall from noon onwards and help on the day would be appreciated.

On Thursday 15th, there will be a quiz in aid of Church projects with a Cornish Pasty and sweet supper - bring your own drink. This will be £5.50 per person. Come individually or make up a team of 4. Book in advance if possible - contact Dave Wallace 823312

On Saturday 17th July from 2.00 pm there will be the Annual Family Fun Day on the Village Green alongside the Village Hall. There will be entertainment, a bouncy castle, barbecue and bar, local village stalls and a gyrocopter from the Helicopter Museum. There is space for 10 cars for car hooters at £5 each. There will be cream teas, crafts etc in the hall.

On 3rd August there will be the Over 60's Luncheon in the Village Hall which is open to all over the age of 60, even if only a day or two! There will be two courses - cold meats and salad and desserts with drinks and coffee at just £3 per head. Come along and meet your friends. Bookings are now being taken and lifts can be arranged.

Locking Village Arts
September will be a busy month as our village's Scarecrow Festival will be happening again. The event is part of the WsM Arts Festival and will be our 4th attempt to scare off the crows and give the folk of Locking a weekend of fun.

At 10am on Saturday 25th September, there will be a Grand Opening by Astra Brand in the Church Centre, where there will be live music, craft & plant stalls, competitions and tasty treats until 5pm. Then, an evening Gala Concert takes place between 7pm and 9:30pm, in the same hall, with more music and surprise diversions.

We would love to see you there. Tickets for the evening concert are available from Jayne Butler (LVA Chairman) on (07828) 417349 and participation forms will soon be appearing around the Village

Locking Village Scarecrow Festival Sat 25th and Sun26th September 2010
Theme Scarecrows on Holiday. This year there are at least 10 villages around Weston following in our footsteps and particiapting with Scarercow festivals. They were all so keen after seeing the fantastic scarcrows you made here in Locking over the last three years. So again we will show them that ours are best ! Application forms are available in the village shops, hair dressers and garage.

LOCKING PRIMARY SCHOOL

School Summer Fair on the 18th June at 3 p.m.

There will be a bar BBQ entertainment from the children and clubs. Also many side stalls. Please contact Claire Nolan 824313 if you would like any other information or to support the fair in any way.

You can look at some pictures of our school activities on our website www.locking.n-somerset.sch.uk

LOCKING PLAYGROUP
Village Hall - 8.45am - 4.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday and 8.45am - 12.20pm on Mondays

Our numbers are rising rapidly, so if you have a little one, it is never too early to register. Please contact the pre-school leader Karen on
07760 482092 during session times.

OVER 60's LUNCHEON
This will be a little later this year on Tuesday August 3rd at 1.00 pm and cost just £3 a head. Everyone over the age of 60 is welcome for this fun village luncheon. The menu will be ham and turkey with salad and new potatoes, sweets, coffee and a drink with the meal. Advance bookings welcome. Dave Wallace 823312

STEEP HOLM SHIRKERS
Our first trip on the new boat,' Westward Ho' , took place in Mid June. It is a landing craft and with a front ramp makes for easy disembarking and off loading supplies for the Island. There will be regular trips from now on. We had a super Cream Tea at Barrow Court raising funds for Island projects. Details of trips and Shirkers membership - Dave Wallace 823312

FRIENDS OF THE HELICOPTER MUSEUM
We have recently handed over £1,000 to the Museum to assist with the redevelopment of the children's play area, a very important site. We do need, however, more fundraisers. We hold regular bookstalls at the Museum and sellers would be welcome. May sees the return of the Simulator Week-end, which attracted over 1000 people last year and hopefully more this time. The museum will be open till 9.00 pm on Saturday - normal admission - 15/16 May. Details 823312. www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk

LOCKING CONSERVATIVES
We had a great trip to Hestercombe. Our next coach trip is to Teignmouth and Dawlish on 8th August with an evening pub stop. The price will be £13 plus meal cost. This is open to all.

MENDIP SOCIETY EVENTS PROGRAMME
The Mendip Society has a regular selection of Walks and Talks. Visitors are very welcome, £3.00 (members £1.50). Not necessary to book.
Winscombe Talks are held at St. James Church Hall, Winscombe and commence at 7:30pm. Walks take place most weekends throughout the Mendips. For more information call 01934 843767.

LOCKING GARDENING CLUB
We meet at 7:45 on the first Monday of each month in the village hall (except Jan, Jul and Aug). New members are always welcome and you don't need to be an expert gardener - just interested! Membership costs £5 per year plus £1 per meeting. Visitors £2 per meeting. We have an interesting and varied programme arranged for 2010, including.

Feb 1: Gardening quiz of the year
Mar 1: Speaker - details to be finalised
Apr 12: Spring mini-competition
May 10: Gardening skills night - including demonstrations of division, sowing, cuttings and other propagation techniques.
Jun 7: Spring plant sale
Sat Jun 26: Club coach trip to Kew Gardens, London
Sep 4: 1/2day trip to Bristol University Botanic gardens
Sep 6: Talk - Jacky Petheridge Subject 'Narcissi cultivation'
Oct 4: Autumn plant sale
Nov 1: Talk - Chris Baffles (Curator of RHS Rosemoor) Subject 'Rosemoor, the first 20 years'.
Dec 6: AGM and social

More details of these events and others are in the club's quarterly magazine together with 'topical tips', 'what's on and other garden related items.

LOCKING DOCTORS SURGERY
Adjacent to the Village Hall 8.30 - 12.00 Weekdays. Tel 01934 823204

VENUES FOR HEALTH VISITOR DROP-IN SESSIONS
- Ashcombe Children's Centre, Tel: 426380
Stepping Stone Walk, off Earlham Grove, WsM
Tuesdays from 9.00 - 11.30am
- Central Weston Children's Centre, Tel: 426794
81-83 Meadow Street, WsM
Tuesdays 10.00 - 11.30 am
- South Weston Children's Centre, Tel 427550
For all Healthy Living Centre, Wednesdays 9.00 - 11.00 am Lonsdale Avenue, WsM
- Banwell Children's Centre,
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1.30 - 3.30 pm
West Street, Banwell
- Milton and Old Worle Children's Centre, Tel: 426380
Mendip Avenue, Worle, WsM Thursdays from 9.30 - 11.30 am
- Oldmixon Family Centre, Tel: 427619
Monkton Ave WsM Fridays from 9.00 - 10.30

ST AUGUSTINE'S CENTRE HALLS & MEETING ROOM
To hire the Church Centre for parties and events please contact Janis on 01934 822857

LOCKING VILLAGE HALL
To hire the Village Hall please contact Hazel on 01934 822129

 

Sunset from Weston-super Mare looking towards Flat Holm and Wales
Photo - Matt Begent