The group has a flourishing membership who are interested in discussing a wide variety of novels and some non fiction too. The reading group recently celebrated its 10th Anniversary and has read over 100 books (and enjoyed most of them). Two that stand out as absolute favourites are ‘The Red Tent’ by Anita Diamant and ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ by Delia Owens. The group enjoy a variety of genres, with crime and mystery featuring strongly. The monthly meetings often feature lively debate and it is usual to have a variety of diverse opinions about the book under discussion. An update from the group can normally be found in Kilve News.

Membership numbers are limited to keep the meetings manageable and at present there are no vacancies.

Contact: Sue Hares 01278 741360

Short Mat Bowls Club

Held on Monday evenings in the Village Hall starting at 7:00pm

Seasons run from late September to around the end of May. The 2020/21 season starts Monday 5th October subject to COVID-19 restrictions..

Kilve Short Mat bowls Club was formed in 1999 and has since attracted an increasing number of local people of all ages.

There is an annual subscription of £5 and a nightly fee of £4 which includes refreshments.

Chair: Keith Edwards 01278 741183

Kilve Golf Klub

Welcome

Kilve Golf Klub was founded in 2016 at a meeting in the Hood Arms in Kilve.

The aim of the club is to encourage people of all abilities to play golf in a friendly,

sociable atmosphere.

The group play twice a month. There is a monthly 9 hole competition at Cannington Golf Club on the first Thursday of the month. On the third Thursday of each month we travel to a different course in Somerset to play 18 holes and enjoy a post-match meal.

There are prizes awarded for each competition.

We are a mixed group of villagers, some of whom are already members at local clubs: Cannington, Minehead and Enmore Park.

In August we hold a summer barbecue and in November an annual awards evening.

If you are interested in joining the club please contact Mark Walton. Tel: 741095 or email: mtwalton@btinternet.com

Kilve Golf Klub President Terry Williams

Kilve Golf Klub Captain Mark Walton

Kilve Golf Klub Vice Captain Nick Thorne

The Grasskuteers

There has been a long tradition in the village that a team of volunteers, known as the Grasskuteers, band together and keep St Mary’s churchyard in good order.

This tradition has been going since 1998 and continues today, with a group of willing volunteers. The aim is to cut the churchyard grass once a fortnight. Each volunteer spending a maximum of two hours, three times a year, tending the churchyard in teams of three people. The teams are a mix of ladies and gentlemen. We have two well maintained lawnmowers on site at the church.

The village and the Parochial Church Council greatly appreciate our efforts in maintaining the appearance of our lovely church and grounds.

If you can spare a couple of mornings a year to help continue this worthy tradition please contact Chief Grasskuteer, Mark Walton. Tel: 741095 or email: mtwalton@btinternet.com

Local Businesses

Kilve Stores & Post Office

Our village shop is more than just a place to buy groceries. With a focus on local produce, all the daily essentials, a fast friendly service and not forgetting lots of treats to tempt you too.

kilvestores.co.uk

01278 741214

info@kilvestores.co.uk

The Hood Arms

The Hood Arms is an historic coaching inn situated in the village of Kilve on the edge of the Quantock Hills. The inn is steeped in history, being on the route of the Coleridge Way and close to the Jurassic coastline and beaches of Somerset, halfway between Bridgwater and Minehead and very accessible for Taunton, or as a base to explore Exmoor.

thehoodarms.co.uk

01278 741114

Local Services

Neighbourhood Police Team

Avon & Somerset Police

Neighbourhood Sgt

PC 3258 Daniel Bishop
Williton Police Station

Police Community Support Officer

PCSO 9273 Sue Thompson
Williton Police Station

07889 655209
Susan.Thompson@avonandsomerset.pnn.police.uk