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Project Beacon
Our wonderful church, St Michael and All Angels, has stood at the heart of East Coker for nearly a thousand years. It has been a place of worship, a marker of life’s milestones and a quiet witness to lives lived locally. Project Beacon is now about opening up this remarkable place to everyone whilst protecting its heritage, strengthening its role
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The Grand Opening is Here
We are delighted to be able to tell you that we have managed to secure a grant of £1600 from SALC Community Health and Well-being. We will using these funds to create an afternoon of healthy fun for all the family to enjoy whilst also celebrating the opening of our new Pavilion. There will be an Elton John tribute band
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Help Support Pincushion Corner
On Saturday, 25th April, the East Coker Action Group held a ‘Woodland Walkabout’ at Pin Cushion Corner. It was a chance to show off our newly planted woodland, which includes 13 different species, as well as giving local people a chance to come together for a coffee and a chat. The weather was beautiful, and it was a lovely few
Read moreHalves Lane Planning Permission
The period for appeal has closed. As soon as we hear anything, we will let you know.
Read moreSummer Growth
It is that time of year when everything grows so fast. We are very lucky to have our village ranger who helps us keep on top of the hedge trimming, drain clearing and verge cutting in and around the village. However, what he cannot do is the private areas outside our own homes. So please, when you have a chance,
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The next Parish Council Meeting
POT HOLE REPORTING
We are all obviously noticing the worrying amount of pot holes appearing. If you are concerned about any of these and wish to report them to the Somerset Council, please contact them on: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/report-a-problem-on-the-road/#potholes-road-damage-and-edge-loss Somerset Council are no longer responding to ‘fix my street’ as a way of informing them, so please use the link above or go to the Somerset.gov.uk website and
Read moreLitter
We do seem to be noticing more litter around the village. We would ask that if you come across some could you kindly pick it up (wearing gloves is advised) and bin it. We live in a beautiful part of the country and it’s such a shame that we have to remove other people’s rubbish, but it certainly makes
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