Welcome to Shepton Montague

A parish of 2,168 acres, bordering Bruton to the north, Pitcombe to the west, Bratton Seymour to the south, Charlton Musgrove to the south east and Brewham to the north east with a population of 211 (in 2002).

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May Diary

MAY DIARY

Sunday 13th May, 10.30-3.30 Clay Shoot, Lily Farm

Tuesday 15th May at 7.30      Village Hall AGM at the Village Hall.

Thursday 17th May 7.30pm  Parish Council AGM at theVillage Hall

Saturday 26th May                   Plant Sale, Presscombe

Monday 4th June                     Jubilee Celebrations at Hadspen House, Children’s tea party,   ceilidh and meal

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April Diary

VILLAGE DIARY

You will see there is a lack of events advertised in the village this month but May will be busier as you see below.

Thursday 12th April 7.30pm Parish Council meeting, village hall

Sunday 13th May        Clay Pigeon Shoot, Lily Farm

Saturday 26th May     Plant Sale, Presscombe

Monday 4th June        Jubilee Celebrations, Hadspen House (ceilidh & fireworks)

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March Diary

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Thurs 1st March          Bridge Day 10.30 Hadspen Village Hall,  fundraising for the tri-village Jubilee celebrations at Hadspen House (see below)

Thursday 8th March   Annual Parochial Church Meeting, 7.30 Village Hall

Friday 16th March      Talk by Fergus Dowding on the history of Shepton Montague, Village Hall, 7.30 for 8.00

Sunday 18th March    Mothering Sunday, St Peter’s

Sunday 13th May        Clay Pigeon Shoot, Lily Farm

Saturday 26th May     Plant Sale, Presscombe

Monday 4th June        Jubilee Celebrations, Hadspen House (ceilidh & fireworks)

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February Diary

VILLAGE DIARY 2012

Friday 3rd Feb             Moroccan supper, Village Hall, 7.30

Friday 10th Feb           Fete planning meeting, 6.15 Montague Inn

Sunday 12th Feb         Plant Sale planning meeting, 6.00 Presscombe

Wed 29th Feb                Ladies’ Lunch in Bath, followed by The Wizard of Oz at the Theatre Royal

Thurs 1st March            Bridge Day 10.30 Hadspen Village Hall, fundraising for the tri-village Jubilee celebrations at Hadspen House (see below)

Thursday 8th March   Annual Parochial Church Meeting, 7.30 Village Hall

Friday 16th March      Talk by Fergus Dowding on the history of Shepton Montague, Village Hall, 7.30

Sunday 18th March    Mothering Sunday, St Peter’s

Sunday 13th May        Clay Pigeon Shoot, Lily Farm

Saturday 26th May     Plant Sale, Presscombe

Monday 4th June        Jubilee Celebrations, Hadspen House (ceilidh & fireworks)

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January Diary

A belated Happy New Year to everyone. Here are some dates to put into your new diaries:

VILLAGE DIARY 2012

Wed 11th Jan               Ladies’ Lunch, Stag’s Head, Yarlington 12.30/1.00

Tuesday 24th Jan        Parish Council meeting, Village Hall 7.30pm

Friday 3rd Feb             Moroccan supper, Village Hall, 7.30

Wed 29th Feb                Ladies’ Lunch in Bath, followed by The Wizard of Oz at the Theatre Royal

Friday 16th March      Talk by Fergus Dowding on the history of Shepton Montague, Village Hall, 7.30

Sunday 18th March    Mothering Sunday, St Peter’s

Sunday 13th May        Clay Pigeon Shoot, Lily Farm

Saturday 26th May     Plant Sale, Presscombe

Monday 4th June       Jubilee Celebrations, Hadspen House (ceilidh & fireworks)

Monday 25th June      Village fete planning meeting

Saturday 25th August            Village fete

Sunday 23rd Sept        Harvest Festival

Tuesday 18th Dec       Carol Service

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December Diary

Sunday 11th December 9.30 St Peter’s Service

Tuesday 20th December 6.30 Carol Service, St Peter’s, followed by mulled wine in Village Hall.

Saturday 24th December 6.00 Village Carol Singers congregate at Long Barn (Sharps’). ETA at Montague Inn 9.00

Sunday 25th December 9.30 Christmas Day Service

Wednesday 11th January 12.30/1.00 Ladies’ Lunch, Stag’s Head, Yarlington

Friday 3rd February 7.30 Village Supper – Moroccan food in the Village Hall

Wednesday 29th February Ladies’ Lunch in Bath, followed by The Wizard of Oz at the Theatre Royal

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Money Saving Energy Schemes

Information about two money saving energy schemes from The Community Council for Somerset, the Somerset Community Oil Scheme and Somerset+ Energy Group can be found on the Information Page.

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Preparing for Winter

Please look at Charles Dowding’s notes on the local preparations for Winter detailed on the Parish Council page.

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November Diary

The next meeting of Shepton Montague Parish Council will be held at the Village Hall, Shepton Montague on Tuesday 22nd November 2011 at 7.30pm. see Parish council page for Agenda

Wednesday 9th Nov, 7.30 Parish Council Meeting, Village Hall

Sunday 13th Nov, 09.30 Service of Remembrance, St Peter’s Church

Wednesday 9th Nov, 12.30 for 1.00 Ladies’ Lunch, Stag’s Head, Yarlington

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October Village Diary


Monday 10th October 2.30 Shepton Montague Village HallHadspen & Shepton Montague WI

Wed 16th November 12.30 for 1.00 Stag’s Head, Yarlington – Ladies’ Lunch

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