Travel information
- Front Street closure, Churchill
Front Street will close outside Bell House from Thursday 24 September for approximately two days.
Bristol Water will repair a leaking stop tap. Drivers will be diverted via Front Street, Hilliers Lane and Dinghurst Road.
Source published 10 September: Churchill Parish Council
- Ladymead Lane one-way system
Ladymead Lane remains one-way between the A38 and Turnpike Close.
Vehicles can enter from the A38 and travel northbound. They cannot travel southbound to exit onto the A38.
A new order begins on 28 September. North Somerset Council expects the arrangement to continue for approximately 27 weeks while the Churchill traffic-light works progress.
Source published 9 September: Churchill Parish Council
- Strawberry Line closures
The first phase of weekday closures is due to finish on Friday 18 September.
Phase two runs from Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October. It affects the section between the tunnel near Axbridge and Winscombe Sports and Social Club. The line will close from the A38 to the social club to allow diseased ash trees to be removed safely.
The Strawberry Line will remain open at weekends.
Source published 26 August: North Somerset Council
- Barton Road, Winscombe
Barton Road, beside Longacres, is due to close from Tuesday 22 September for approximately two days.
Bristol Water will remove a stop tap. Access will be maintained where the work allows.
Source published 24 June: North Somerset Council public notice
- Mead Lane, Sandford
The highway and footway works which began on 3 September may continue for approximately 57 days. The road may not remain closed throughout that period.
Residents should check the live roadworks map before travelling.
Source published 6 August: North Somerset Council public notice
- Work near Weston railway station
Lane restrictions are in operation at Francis Fox Roundabout while a new pedestrian crossing is built near Weston railway station.
Most work takes place between 9.30am and 3.30pm on weekdays. Some overnight closures will be needed later. Completion is expected by mid-October.
Source published 2 September: North Somerset Council
Events and community news
- Ice Age mammals on Mendip
Monday 21 September
Refreshments from 2pm
Talk at 2.30pm
Winscombe Community Centre
Professor Danielle Schreve will present “Winscombe Wolves and Wrington Rhinos: Ice Age Mammals on Mendip”.
Admission is £2 for members and £3 for visitors.
Source: Churchill and Langford Village Diary
- Community minibus journeys
Upcoming journeys include:
• 17 September: Yatton and Churchill Community Lunches, morning
• 22 September: Weston-super-Mare, afternoon
• 24 September: Winscombe and Churchill Community Lunches, morning
• 28 September: Flowerdown, afternoon
• 30 September: Coffee outing, morning
Membership is free. A small donation is requested for each journey. Places depend on availability.
Source updated 31 August: September minibus timetable
- Churchill Academy Open Evening
Wednesday 30 September
5pm to 8pm
Prospective pupils and their families can explore the Academy and learn more about joining Year 7. Places should be booked in advance.
Source checked 16 September: Churchill Academy Open Days
- Regular village activities
The Village Diary lists:
• Help with Tech every Thursday, 10am to 11.30am, at the Market Kitchen Community Café. Booking is required.
• Sing for Fun every Friday, 1.30pm to 2.30pm, at St Mary’s Church, Langford.
• Trinity Singers every Tuesday during term time, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, at Churchill Primary School.
Source: Churchill and Langford Village Diary
Advance notice
Footpath AX14/15/10 in Churchill is expected to close for approximately two months from 6 October. A signed alternative walking route will be provided.
Source published 27 August: Churchill Parish Council