Preserving Tradition - - - Embracing Change
"Mmm, I'll be going up for seconds"
Join us at Sidbrook House, West Monkton for an afternoon of delicious teas, scones, mouth-watering cakes and strawberries hosted by Emma & Marcus in their beautiful walled garden.
Bring your family and friends for a relaxing afternoon surrounded by an array of beautiful foliage and stunning blooms as you devour local strawberries with homemade scones, jam and cakes accompanied by a variety of teas etc.
A perfect treat for a loved one or just to indulge yourself.
Sidbrook House is on the edge of West Monkton, towards Cheddon Fitzpaine. (Full address on ticket site). Only a 10minute walk from West Monkton or Monkton Heathfield, for those with vehicles there is car parking across the road.
Sidbrook House is a private residence so we do ask for respect and privacy of our hosts home whilst attending.
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Meditation Group
Following on from two previous series, the Meditation Group returns for another 4 weeks on :
Wednesdays 10.30am – 12noon at Tricia’s, 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th June.
This group has attracted people from outside the Benefice and is open to all. Please feel free to come along. Contact the office for address and information. Tel Michele : 01823 451257 or email: office@southquantockbenefice.org.uk
Up Coming Summer Events
Delicious Teas
Annual Village BBQ
Delicious Teas
Join us at Sidbrook House, West Monkton for an afternoon of delicious teas, scones, mouth-watering cakes and strawberries hosted by Emma & Marcus in the beautiful walled garden.
Tickets on sale now.
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VJ Day
Annual Village BBQ
Delicious Teas
West Monkton Church will commemorate Victory in Japan 80th Anniversary
which signified the end of World War II
Annual Village BBQ
Annual Village BBQ
Annual Village BBQ
It's our 3rd annual village BBQ!
Come and join your neighbours and fellow villagers for an afternoon relaxing in our beautiful churchyard, Pimms in hand, chatting with everyone, trying your hand at skittles (Top score prize), treasure hunt, table tennis and quiz or just put your feet up, take in the village life and wait while your amazing tasting burger is cooked for you.
Tickets on sale July.
Don't wait for Open Tower Day... come on up.
Campanology the scientific and musical study of bells
Bells have been heard ringing out from churches for hundreds of years calling parishioner's to worship, celebratory peals, a sombre tolling in time of mourning and a reminder that time is passing us by as those chimes sound the hour of the day.
West Monkton Church along with Cheddon Fitzpaine, Kingston St Mary are lucky enough to still have regular bells ringing for their services. Broomfield which makes up the four parishes for the South Quantock Benefice has occasional ringing via ringers from neighbouring towers.
Many towers stand silent due to a lack of experienced ringers and towers with a ringing team are always actively looking to recruit new ringers to train and learn the art of bell ringing.
If you would like to try bell ringing then come along to one of our weekly practice sessions to see what's involved and have a try for yourself with our friendly group of ringers and experienced teachers.
Click on the bells and we will put you in contact our Tower Captain - Pearl Jeanes for more information.
Mothers' Union - West Monkton
Have you heard of Mothers’ Union and what we do? No? Well, how would you like to find out more about this very special organization and how rewarding it can be?
We are a Christian Organization that has been supporting families in all their forms worldwide for nearly 150 years.
Our members both men, women, married or single demonstrate our faith in actions as we work towards ending poverty, ending inequality, ending injustice for all who face these problems. We give hope and practical support to millions of people each year and work together for a better world for all.
Be part of a movement of around 4 million people in 83 countries as we strengthen relationships in families and communities as we share God’s love with all, through actions and prayers.
Did you know we have a branch in West Monkton and would welcome new members to join us in trying to make a difference and help heal our broken world?
We currently meet in the Benefice Office in Kingston St Mary on the second Monday of the month at 2.30pm where a warm welcome awaits you. Please come along young and old alike with new thoughts and ideas and help us to help those less fortunate than ourselves to face the challenges of today. We are the hands and feet of Jesus.
Family life, faith, action and prayer.
Would you like to be involved?
If so please call or email me - Anne Roynon 07428159215 Anne.roynon@hotmail.co.uk
VE Day 80 at West Monkton Church of St Augustine
As the UK comes together to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we at the Church of St Augustine in West Monkton invite you to join us in remembrance and reflection. Our church holds a deeply personal connection to the past, with the Rolls of Honour memorials detailing those from our local community who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars. Wonderful detail about these brave members of the armed forces can be found here: http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Somerset/WestMonkton.html
For those with an interest in family history or exploring their roots, our church offers a rewarding and meaningful visit. Inside, you’ll find an information leaflet providing information about the history of the church, and if you’re seeking more detailed or specific insights, we welcome enquiries via email, through our website, or by messaging us on Facebook. Our volunteers are always pleased to assist and can help direct you to additional historical resources relating to both the church and the wider parish community.
To mark this significant anniversary, our church will feature some poppy displays, as well as our remembrance altar cloth with poppy design. These visual tributes serve as quiet but powerful reminders of the courage and sacrifice of those who served.
One of the most stirring parts of our commemoration will be the sound of our cherished bells ringing out across the village on the evening of 8th May. Our bellringers will be joining others across the country in a coordinated peal, echoing the joyful sounds that marked the end of the war in 1945. Back then, bells rang from churches, cathedrals, and even from naval ships like HMS Ocean, as a national expression of relief, victory, and unity.
Today, the ringing of the bells continues to symbolise both celebration and solemn remembrance. It’s a way to honour the bravery of those who never returned, and to reflect on the lasting peace their sacrifice secured. This tradition has become part of our collective memory - an enduring tribute that resonates across the years.
We warmly invite you to visit us during this special time. Whether you come to explore your family’s connections, learn more about our community’s history, or simply pause in quiet contemplation, we hope you’ll find a sense of connection, gratitude, and peace within our church walls.
Turquoise Cardigan Club
Have you heard about the Turquoise Cardigan Club?
Yes, it really is a thing!
We are a small team working on grant applications to raise funds towards the re-ordering of the back of the church.
The cost of the re-ordering is about £100,000.00. That’s right - £100k. That’s a lot of events and coffee mornings!
But there are loads of Charitable Trusts with funds to award for projects such as ours. We use the CofE Cornerstone Directory of Funders, provided by the Diocese, Somerset Community Fund information and any other information that comes our way.
We meet every now and then, usually in the evening, for a couple of hours.
Since we started grant applications in 2023 we have raised over £30,000.00, which has mended the Lady Chapel Roof, installed the new boiler, paid for the pipework.
Would you like to join our team? you don’t have to have a turquoise cardigan!
Please contact Tricia for an informal chat.
07541 835 069 cavill663@yahoo.co.uk
West Monkton Church along with Cheddon Fitzpaine, Broomfield and Kingston St Mary make up the South Quantock Benefice.
For events and services at our fellow churches visit the South Quantock Benefice website by clicking on the logo above.