East Chinnock
A small friendly village in Somerset, set halfway between Crewkerne and Yeovil, south facing on the side of East Chinnock Hill.
The latest from the village
Benefice Service at St Martin's Church West Coker
30 May 2021
Benefice Service at St Martin's Church West Coker
Benefice Family Service (via zoom)
09 May 2021
The Benefice Family Service via zoom is continuing every Sunday at 9.45am. Please email Sheila Carpenter on robinsheila@icloud.com if you would like to receive the zoom invitation. for the Family Service.
April 2021 - May 2021
01 April 2021
Hello! A very Happy Easter to you all.
There has been lots of house moving activity in the village recently, so I would like to take the opportunity to welcome all newcomers and wish them every happiness in their new homes. Now that lockdown restrictions are easing, we hope to see you all at future village events.
As ever, your contributions to future issues of The Chinnock Chimes are most welcome, so please send your articles and photographs to thechinnockchimes@gmail.com. The
News from St. Marys - Easter 2021
31 March 2021
Hearts of Hope and more!
We thought people might like a hopeful message after all that we’ve been experiencing in the past year, so from 19th March have been hanging packages containing an Easter message of hope, a prayer of blessing, a hand crafted heart, ‘mindful’ colouring sheets for adults and booklets for both younger and older children, in various locations throughout the village. Look out for them in the Playing Field, along Weston Street, and
Hearts of Hope - UPDATE
11 March 2021
UPDATE: The hearts of hope envelopes are now up! Find them along Weston Street, in the Playing field, on the cross in front of the church, and you might find them in some other unexpected places around the village too. Don't hesitate to take one if there's only one left. We still have more to replace those that are taken. Do put your coloured 'hope is...' pictures up in your windows to lift all our spirits, and send photos of these and your hearts to eastchinnock.net and the Chinn
Help with getting to vaccination appointments
11 March 2021
If you have not yet had your vaccination, it might be worth preparing in advance how you will get there. If you are not able to drive yourself, but you have a family member or friend who might be able to support you – it’s always worth having that conversation now.
While many older and more vulnerable people will be able to attend a location close to their home, some will be relying on public transport.
We are working with bus operators and community transport provid
Tree down at Chinnock Hollow
25 February 2021
As residents may be aware, there is currently a tree down at Chinnock Hollow blocking the road. See pictures from Paul Taylor.
FROM THE CHINNOCK CHIMES:
Chinnock Hollow was closed on 25 February after a tree and a substantial amount of soil fell from the bank on to the road.
Somerset County Council has confirmed this week that an investigation into the cause of the landslip is still underway. The local authority closed the road to "ensure the safety of the public" and wil
East Chinnock footpaths
11 February 2021
There are many beautify walks and trails in and around the village to explore.
Please see the attached map showing where these walks are and where they go.
No Kerbside Collections for East Chinnock
03 February 2021
A Facebook message from SWP -
"Sorry; missed recycling East Chinnock, Hardington Mandeville and Wells Coronavirus-related staff shortages mean missed recycling collections today Wednesday in and around East Chinnock, Hardington Mandeville and Wells. Road list below.
We regret that crews cannot immediately return; please re-present recycling next Wednesday from 6am.
For more recycling space, flatten and tear up cardboard; rinse, squash and put tops back on plastic bottles;
