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Welcome

Welcome to the Semington village website. A resource for villagers to help you find out about events, village activities and facilities. Visitors to the village we can point you in the right direction to find the pubs, give you details on how to book the village hall for an event and to find you a bed and breakfast to spend the night at. We hope you enjoy your visit.

September Parish Magazine – Out Now

September 6th, 2010

The new September Parish Magazine should of landed on your door step by now, its also now available to view online.

Click here to view Semington Parish Magazines

New Business in Semington – Stems Florist

July 26th, 2010

Recently opened in Semington by florist Emma Payne, Stems Florist offers stylish floral designs including hand-tied bouquets and arrangements, wedding flowers and funeral tributes.  There is a selection of designs to be bought online at www.stemsfloristwiltshire.co.uk  including a Design of the Month for something a little different.  Alternatively, you are welcome to order by telephone or arrange to visit the Stems studio by the canal to see Emma’s portfolio or to discuss your individual requirements on 01225 700020.  Local delivery is available and is free in Semington (minimum spend applies).

 

If your a village with a new business let us know and we will give you some free advertising

Parish Council Meeting – 14th July 2010

July 12th, 2010

The next parish council meeting is this Wednesday, 14th July in the village hall

Click here to view the agenda

Semington Village Fete this Saturday

June 27th, 2010

This Saturday (3rd July) is the annual village fete on the School Village at 2pm, Entrance is 50p (Under 18’s Free)

On the day there will be music from Wessex Contraband – you may have heard them at the Community Arts Day. Larkrise ponies will be there to ride and other animals to touch and admire. If they aren’t busy working, the Police Dogs will visit too. Try a burger or hot dog – Rev Stephen is shopping to be cooking this year – also enjoy delicious teas, with a variety of cakes, and scones, jam and cream. As the afternoon warms up the ice cream will cool you down!
Extra special items will be on the Silent Auction – come and make a bid, then add to is during the afternoon is someone else wasn’t that you’ve bid for!
Win prizes on the games, bottles on the tombola – the children’s tombola will have a prize every time. IT’s only 50p to get in (free to under 18’s) and your programme may win you a bottle of champagne.

So do tell your friends, come along and have a fun and relaxing afternoon!

Social Club BBQ at Semington Village Hall

June 25th, 2010

Semington Social Club are having a BBQ evening this Saturday 25th June from 7:30pm in the village Hall

Semington in the News

May 24th, 2010

Semington is in the news on the Wiltshire times website twice this week, check the articles out here

New Melksham school sparks bus pass dispute

Villagers keep fingers crossed for new shop

Parish Council Meeting Minutes

May 24th, 2010

All of 2010’s parish council meeting minutes are now available to read right here.

Parish Council – Meeting Minutes 2010

Parish Council Meeting – 19th May 2010

May 16th, 2010

The next parish council meeting is on Wednesday 19th May 2010 in the village hall.

Click here to view the agenda

Community Arts Day – Saturday 22nd May

May 11th, 2010

Don’t miss the Community Arts Day on Saturday 22nd May at St Georges School. The event takes place from 10am until 4pm and admission is £2 per person, Under 3’s are free.

Included in the admission fee:

6 x Art and Craft work shops
Live entertainment from

  • The Wessex Contraband
  • The Melksham Pearlies
  • The Lindsay Howard Dance Group
  • St Georges Dance Group
  • St Georges Singing Group

Also available:

  • Bar and BBQ by The Somerset Arms
  • Tea / Coffee and Homemade Cakes
  • Raffle
  • Photographer for Portraits
  • More Work Shops
  • Local Artists
  • Face Painting
  • Kids Tattoos
  • Kids Lucky Dips

Hope to see you there

May Parish Magazine

May 10th, 2010

If you haven’t received your copy of the May parish magazine you can now download from our Parish Magazine page