Local Information

Axbridge, Houlgate Way, Axbridge, Tel. 732464  www.axbridgewedmoredoctors.co.uk
Cheddar Medical Centre, Tel. 742061   www.chedmed.nhs.uk
Winscombe, Hillyfields Way, Tel. 842211  www.waveringdownmedicalpractice.nhs.uk

Hospitals with A&E

Weston General Hospital, Grange Road, Weston-super-Mare, Tel. 636363  www.waht.nhs.uk

Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Tel 01823 333444 www.tsft.nhs.uk/

Car Sharing

Moving Forward is a Somerset County Council initiative aimed at reducing congestion and pollution in Somerset through better travel awareness.

As part of our ongoing commitment to help more people car share, Somerset County Council has teamed up with Liftshare, the UK's largest implementer of car-sharing systems, to set up www.carsharesomerset.com .

Use The Bus

Link to bus timetable for 126 service. Click here

Coombs Bus Timetable for services 491 and 831, click here

Post Office

St Mary's Street, Axbridge, Tel. 732227

Libraries

Woodborough Road, Winscombe, Tel. 843069
Union Street, Cheddar, Tel. 742769

Chemist/Pharmacy

The Square, Axbridge, Tel. 733230
Woodborough Road, Winscombe, Tel. 843168

Police

Cheddar Police Station (not 24 hours)  Tel. 0845456700  www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

Our local Neighbourhood Watch scheme has as Administrator Mrs Lyndsey Stone Tel. 01823 363348

Schools

Weare First School, Tel. 732270
Axbridge Primary, Tel. 732391
Hugh Sexey, Wedmore, Tel. 712211
Fairlands, Cheddar, Tel. 743186
Kings of Wessex, Cheddar, Tel 742608
www.cheddarvalleyschools.net

Sedgemoor District Council

Bridgwater House
King Square
Bridgwater    TA6 3AR                                 

Somerset County Council

County Hall
Taunton   TA1 4DY        More information about the District and County Councils is on the
                                   Local Government page

Farmer's Market

Axbridge Square - 1st Saturday every month.   www.sfmdirect.co.uk/markets/

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

The primary purpose of AONB is to conserve the natural beauty of the area which means that the area is protected for future generations to enjoy. The AONB share equal status with National Parks in terms of scenic beauty and landscape protection. The Mendip AONB produces a management plan in partnership with local landowners and local parishes from their headquarters at Charterhouse. Their website is www.mendiphillsaonb.org.uk

National Trust and Our Hills

 The parish of Compton Bishop is dominated by the Mendip Hills which form its northern border. In 1986 the owner of the hills above the village, the Mordaunt Estate, sold them to the National Trust. In 1976 the area had been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The hills need to be grazed and White Park Cattle were introduced to control the vegetation. This breed of cattle has been domesticated for more than 1000 years.  Sheep over winter on the hills joining the Dartmoor ponies which remain all year round. The hills are open to everyone with little restriction. Horse riders are asked to keep to the prescribed bridle-ways. Dog owners should keep their pets under control especially during the lambing season. Website click here.
 

The Parish Church

St Andrew’s Church Compton Bishop was built in the early 13th century and consecrated in 1236.  The church, built of local stone, is situated in the village of Compton Bishop surrounded by the Mendip Hills. Inside the church is a fine pulpit, the remains of 14th century glass and an interesting double piscina. The church is open every day. Compton Bishop church is part of Crook Peak Parish. Details of services can be found in Contact magazine or on the Crook Peak Parish website here. For information about baptisms, marriages and funerals contact the Priest in charge Rev. Ken Brown. Tel.  733140

Contact Magazine

The parish magazine of Crook Peak Parish is delivered six times a year to every house in the parish. It contains news from the six villages in Crook Peak parish as well as the details of services held in the churches.

Member of Parliament - Tessa Munt  MP