Welcome
To the Parish of Bishops Lydeard and Cothelstone, including Cotford St Luke.
The Parish lies in the heart of the West Country, in an area of outstanding natural beauty and rich in history, nestled between the Quantock Hills and Bristol Channel to the north and Exmoor to the west.
Whether you are a resident or a visitor, we hope this site will be informative and help you to enjoy your stay.
News & Events
View the latest news items in the News Page. Upcoming events are displayed in the event agenda on the right hand side and in the Event Calendar.
Latest Announcements
Plans for a new Play Area
Plans for a new Play Area for 6-12 year olds in Cotford St Luke are now displayed on notice boards in Cotford St Luke. Do have a look. Details about how to comment are on the plans.…
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Bishops Lydeard Parish Leaflet
The new Parish Leaflet can be downloaded here.…
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Poop Scoop!
Your Parish Council would like to remind all dog owners of their responsibility to bag and bin dog mess.…
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Latest News
Recycling News
Doorstep collection of Plastics and Cardboard is coming to this area very shortly. Households will be given an additional recycling box to be used for plastic bottles, cardboard and cans along with an explanatory leaflet.…
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Over 55's - Friendly Club
JULY…
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QUANTOCK ECO - (Bishops Lydeard and Cotford St Luke)
After our successful public meeting in June your local village eco team is planning a new event for later in the year. It will probably revolve around a format of displays and workshops covering the full spectrum of Green issues. We will inform you of date and venue in due course. Additionally, the Team has identified about 14 possible projects that could be pursued in the village.…
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Bishops Lydeard Players
Bishops Lydeard Players production
‘Who Killed the Hotel Manager’ a Murder Mystery?…
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Royal British Legion Women's Section
The July meeting was held as usual at the Church Centre on a nice summer’s day. The meeting was opened by Mrs Saunders, who dealt with the business matters and apologies - several members were away on holiday or sickness.…
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BMX Pump Track
Last week the BMX/pump track at Bishops Lydeard was officially opened. The King’s Trustees have very kindly allowed the use of an area to create this facility. The project has been financed by the “Taking the Cash out of Crime” scheme, Grassroots and SCC Youth Opportunity Fund. It is a great new facility for the whole village and with some good summer weather should prove to be a success.
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Bishops Lydeard Flower Show
SATURDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER, 2.30PM IN THE VILLAGE HALL…
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Cotford Youth
Following discussions between PCSO Sue Thompson and Steve Alcock (Senior Youth Worker with the Wellington Service Team) a bid was submitted to the Somerset Youth Opportunity Fund to facilitate two youth workers to bring the Youth mini-bus to Cotford St Luke one night a week for a year. The application form with accompanying letter was submitted by Danni Sowden, one of the young people who lives in Cotford St Luke. This application was supported by a letter of endorsement by PCSO Sue Thompson.…
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