Welcome to Christians Together in Minehead
Discover how the christians from churches in Minehead and Alcombe are sharing and working together.
Most churches are staying open for private prayer but have cancelled their activities and Sunday worship.
Several churches are providing live streaming of services, prayers etc. Here are links to a small selection of these:
Or try a Google search for Church Services online UK
We hope you'll visit our forthcoming events and joint services when life returns to normal, when you will be able to read the What's on in Minehead section and read below for details of our special events and Services
To find out about our individual churches and service times please click Churches
New on our website:
Due to the current coronavirus pandemic and on the advice of the UK government, many of the activities listed below have been suspended.
Please contact the organisers if in doubt
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Citizens Advice West Somerset can be contacted anytime 24/7-leave a message if the phone is not answered. For further information, visit the website: www.westsomersetadvice.org.uk
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Westerley Christian Care Home
King Edward Road, Minehead TA24 5JB
2020 has been a difficult time for everyone not least the residents at Westerley. Under the guiding hand of Josie the manager we have been able to keep Covid free. Unfortunately however we have been unable to raise valuable funds for Residents activities. We were grateful for a donation earlier on in the year enabling us to install a gazebo in the garden allowing residents to get as much benefit from being outside as possible. Now winter is approaching we need to provide more activities to help every-ones wellbeing indoors. To do this we need to be able to raise some extra funds. We aim to do this three ways:-
* “Family Christmas Cake Raffle” Tickets £1 each to be drawn December 9th. Anyone who would like to have a go will need to put the money/cheque with name and contact details in an envelope, marked for the attention of Ian Atkins and let us have it at Westerley before the 4th December 2020.
*Order an Iced Christmas Cake. Fruit or sponge. Two sizes large £9.50, Small £6. Orders must be received at Westerley by 1st December, together with payment and contact details in an envelope marked for attention of Ian Atkins. Collection can then be arranged for Mid December.
*Donations. If you find you cannot support either of the above please consider a donation. Any amount will be gratefully received. Just pop it into an envelope, mark it for the attention of Ian Atkins and send it to Westerley.
All cheques should be made payable to “Minehead Amenity Fund”
Let’s make it a fun time for everyone. Thank you in advance for their support.
Any further enquiries contact or at Westerley.
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West Somerset Food Cupboard, September 2020
Food parcels since the project began in 2007 - 14,686
Food parcels so far this year - 1150
Dear Friends,
As September ends we have entered the season of harvest festivals, although they may not take the form we are used to this year! Already we have had some goods donated following services.
I am very grateful to everyone who volunteers at the food cupboard on a regular basis. I couldn't manage without them!
At the moment we have a return of the bean mountain and it has been joined by a pasta, tea and cereal mountain. In fact we have plenty of most items and so there are no shortage items that I need to ask for, with the exception of savoury biscuits. I recently asked for coffee and cold meats and in response those have been coming in in plentiful supply.
In the next few weeks we are going to move things around in the food cupboard. This is to facilitate the church's work with young people and children and free up some space for them. Hopefully we will get all the moving done in one day but please look out for changes if you are coming to the premises to make donations or collections.
Thank you all again for your ongoing support.
Ann Gibbs
Food Cupboard Co-ordinator
To contribute in any way please contact them by email to: or by phoning 07795 080637
And the food cupboard has a Facebook page. If you are Facebook user please look for ‘W S Food Cupboard' and if possible like and share so that it is seen as widely as possible.
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Exmoor Youth Project
Click here to read about the EYP Harvest Experience
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Minehead & Alcombe Christian Aid Group wish to thank all who so generously donated to the Christian Aid appeal this year.
The year 2020 will be remembered for many historical things, not least of all the Covid19 pandemic which effected the lives of everybody around the world. It will also be remembered for the outflow of care and generosity in communities, international, national and local across our country and the world. Lives had to be re-set and things normally taken for granted were seen in a much different light.
Because of the pandemic and the social lockdown we were unable to run the Rainbow Fair and the street collections. Instead a Just Giving page for Christian Aid was set up and this raised £410 which went directly to Christian Aid. Many people who struggled with the link to this page will have had the opportunity to donate via the Christian Aid webpage.
During a time of great call on your generosity and charitable giving , time or money, all at Christian Aid wish to express thanks for your generosity.
We cannot know what 2021 will bring but we all hope that when the time comes around we will be able to be closer together, physically and emotionally, to help those less fortunate than we are.
Thank you all so much for your continuing support.
Bill Griffiths and the Minehead & Alcombe Christian Aid Group.
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‘SOUPER’ LUNCHES IN MINEHEAD
On the second Wednesday of each month, a ‘Souper’ Lunch is held in the Hall of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Townsend Road, Minehead. This is a local community function and all are welcome.
Doors are open at 12 noon with soups served from 12.15pm onwards.
Lunch consists of a variety of soups, rolls and butter, followed by a selection of desserts and coffee or tea. Lunchers are asked to make an offering of £5. Proceeds are donated to support Church and local charities.
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MINEHEAD MEN'S FELLOWSHIP
October 13th Preston's War.
November 10th Tom Gliddon "All creatures great and small"
December 8th An evening with the Church of England Ladies Group
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Please join us for a Community Meal
MINEHEAD COMMUNITY SUPPER
Come and share with us a delicious two course supper giving you the
opportunity to see what we offer at our community meal. This normally
takes place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month between 5pm and 6pm at The Beach Hotel, Minehead, and is attended by those who have been given a free meal voucher by local support agencies thereby giving them the opportunity to engage with others and enjoy a heart-warming healthy supper in pleasant surroundings.
To enable us to offset these costs we encourage the general public
to join us at this time and donate £5.00 for their supper.
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Employment Community Hub
The new Employment Communitee Hubs are currently in need of volunteers especially in Williton and Minehead. Could you help to support people with job searching, CV writing, completing applications and preparing for interviews or even the importance of confidence building? For details please contact Colleen Blake by email to
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Minehead Street Pastors:
Will you Join us?
School and Street Pastors are fully trained volunteers from all the churches of Minehead. It is drawing us closer together through prayer and action.
We are always looking for more people. Why not come along as an Observer to see what it is like?
Contact Audrey Williams for further information:
audreyhwilliams@gmail.com
For more information click> Minehead Street Pastors
Somerset Choices A website for information and advice on care and support services in Someset. To read more - click> Somerset Choices
Hope Centre
If you want to give bedding, furniture, etc., call on 07949 642774 or 07949 642774 For more information contact us on: or at The Hope Centre, Minehead, C/O Minehead Baptist Church, Minehead, Somerset TA24 8BS
Struggling with Alcohol or Drugs? Free Support and Counselling from the Hope Centre, Minehead
A new local service for people who are struggling with alcohol or drugs but want to take steps to rebuild their lives is now open in Minehead. Please click here to read more > Hope Online
HELP a Young Person & Prevent Homelessness
Host for the YMCA and help prevent a young person from becoming homeless. Can you offer a room for the night to a young person, aged 16-24 years old, who is faced with homelessness? The YMCA are looking for hosts in the Minehead, Watchet and Williton area. We reimburse £15 per night and ask that you provide an evening meal, breakfast and use of washing facilities.
To find out more contact us on 01278 726040 or 01278 726040 E-mail: Website: www.bridgwaterymca.org and read more on this by clicking > YMCA Nightstop news
