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The village of Chiselborough is situated in South Somerset, 5 miles W of Yeovil and 3 miles N of Crewkerne. It lies in the shelter of five hills—Gawlers, Pease, Brympton, Pen and Balham. It is a small village with a population of 275 and has a traditional village pub, The Cat Head Inn, church and village hall. There are primary schools and a village shop in adjacent villages.
A welcome pack for new residents, prepared by CPC, is here
photograph by June and Tony Perry
New Years Eve Party at the Village Hall: This was a wonderful community event, the village hall committee would like to pass on sincere thanks to all who came and joined in and to all those who helped.
The Chiselborough Village Hall 100 Club : Many thanks to all of you who have already sent in an application form for the Chiselborough 100 Club. We have had a fantastic response and really appreciate all your support. If you haven't yet joined the 100 Club and would like to do so, there is still time. You definitely have to be in it to win it though! Just fill in this form and return it to Tracy Lynden at Old Hay Barn, East Street or by email . Please do not send in any money. We will be in touch with details of how to pay for your numbers and which ones have been allocated to you.
Like to know more about the 100 Club? Read all about it on our Village Hall page.
Chiselborough Creatives: Inspiring Workshops for All - We are excited to share our new annual programme of workshops and talks which will take place in Chiselborough Village Hall. These started in October 2024, and they will run monthly and offer a wide range of creative opportunities. Proceeds to go towards upgrading of the Hall. See the Diary page all the details about upcoming talks and workshops. —Kate, Helen and Deb
Chiselborough Common: It has been decided to hold regular working parties on the common on the last Saturday of the month. To keep interested parties in the picture we are setting up a WhatsApp Group. If anyone would like to be included could they text me their details to 07815 569815 —Jen
Chiselborough Yellow Book is a fascinating book about the history of village and its houses. The Somerset & S Avon Vernacular building research group has available additional copies of “Somerset villages, the houses, cottages and farms of Chiselborough”. This publication is known as the “Yellow Book” due to the colour of its cover. It is over 100 pages, detailing historical information about many of the houses and cottages, with floor plans and information of previous inhabitants. Cost £10 per copy. To aid logistics Fiona Wilson (Bridgestone House) is holding these copies. Anyone interested can contact Fiona on 07734495726, or by email or feel free to knock on the door!
Burridge Copse: A volunteer group, led by Graham Wheeler, has created a path to make Burridge Copse more accessible. Their aim was to provide improved, safe, access to the woodland for a broad range of abilities and interests within the community. Read all about it, including several ways to participate in future, and enjoy the photographs here.
Pot holes: A quick way to report these is on this website. Locate the area on the map, or use a postcode. Take a photo of the damage as this helps too. Fill in your details and send it in. It works well and is quick to use. They automatically send the report to the right department and council. You can also report other things like fly tipping and blocked drains. You'll know when they've inspected it, as they will mark the hole with spray paint - to save everyone reporting the same one. Happy Reporting ! —Paul
Fabulous Fingerposts: The village fingerposts have been repainted by a team of Chiselborough volunteers led by Ian Hodge. Enjoy the before/after photos here. —Martyn, CPC Clerk
Flora and Fauna: Join the brilliant Wild about Chiselborough Facebook group!
Norton Shop & Post Office: I’m CPC Representative on the Norton CLT Board. Although shop profitability is still challenging, the CLT Board is containing costs and increasing sales. Read here about the great services offered by the shop. —Brian Wickins
Need Urgent Help? : Our village has a Volunteer Emergency Telephone System (VETS). The emergency number is 01935 350835. Save this number on your mobile & near your landline set. Call if you need emergency help, or urgent help not requiring an ambulance, such as help to get up after a fall, or to fetch medication. See here for details.
Drones: CPC advise that if you have concerns about drones over your properties or over the village, you should phone the police on 101. Also see this bulletin from our Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator here
The Skittle Alley: Local Arts, Crafts and Antiques—Firstly, a huge thanks to the community for their encouragement and support. I am temporarily closing for January and February —I am fruit tree pruning and re-stocking the Skittle Alley. Looking forward to a fresh re-opening in March. —Graham
Village news by Email: There is an independently run village email newsletter in Chiselborough, which includes a wealth of practical, social and community information. If you would like to receive this, please call Alexandra on 881476.
Photograph by June & Tony Perry
“Chiselborough is special. It’s the friendliest village I’ve ever lived in. ”
— Village website survey comment July 2020