St Augustine's Church Services
St Augustine’s Locking Parish church and Locking church centre buildings are unfortunately now temporarily closed again during lockdown. Follow us here online for news, updates and online services.

Follow our online Services every Sunday from 10am

If you need help in these difficult times
Please call Anne Wilkins on 01934 823556 to chat if you need help. Also The Red Cross has launched a help line for anyone that is “feeling lonely or worried, finding it difficult to access food or medication", or are concerned about someone else who is.
Call free and confidential on 0808 196 3651 to chat to a Red Cross volunteer.
Help is offered with:
- Help with practical information and advice.
- Emotional support.
- Connecting with local support.
- The phone line is open daily from 10am to 6pm.

Looking After Locking - Community Food Donations
Locking Primary School and Locking Village Hall are welcoming food donations to help support our community in Locking Primary School and Parklands Educate Together during these tricky times.
Locking School donation boxes will be by the entrances at Lime Close and Meadow Drive from 8.30 until 3.30, Locking Village Hall donation box will be outside the hall between 9 —3pm.

Food items, canned, dried, packets, boxed, jars, cartons and drinks in plastic bottles.
Toiletries — deodorant, toilet paper, shower gel, shaving gel, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, tooth paste, hand wipes
Household items— laundry liquid detergent, laundry powder, washing up liquid
Feminine products— sanitary towels and tampons
Baby supplies— nappies, baby wipes and baby food
Face masks and hand sanitiser

Schools help
As you are aware, because of the COVID situation, many pupils are learning from home, including on-line lessons. Some families do not have the technology that can meet these needs. If anyone has an unused laptop or tablet which has Windows 10 and above which could be donated to Hutton School, please contact the school on 812852. Thank you.

Crosslinks Magazine
The latest edition of our Crosslinks Magazine can be viewed here

Locking Parklands Community Church
For latest news and activities see www.facebook.com/ParkCommChurch/

Celebration Sundays - Currently suspended
At St Augustine's Church the 4th Sunday of the month is now a ‘Celebration Sunday’. The service is at 10am and held in the Church Centre. It is informal and café style with coffee served and suitable for all ages. Everyone is very welcome – come along and

Messy Church - Cancelled for the next few months
4pm – 6pm in Hutton C of E Primary School hall. Lots of crafts, songs, story, active prayer & tea.
For more details call Mary Potter on 812788
Parents and children come together for a great time.

After School Club - Currently suspended
Free After school club at Locking Church Centre in term time on Tuesdays at 3.15pm. 'Walking bus' from Locking Primary School. Fun, games, stories and crafts. Led by Ray Pilgrim from Christ Church and is a St Augustine's Church Locking project. Members of Locking church are helping Ray. All children from Locking school are welcome. Parental permission required. Why not join in on Tuesday afternoon

Local History Exhibition in Locking Church - Currently suspended
St Augustine's Locking church is a Grade 2* listed building and open from 10am - dusk on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Includes a Local History Exhibition about Locking village, the airfield and the former RAF Locking camp (Locking Parklands, Flowerdown and Locking Grove) with maps and photos. Come and visit and learn about your local heritage.
Learn about the fascinating history of Locking online at Locking Heritage Website lockinghertage.org

Locking Parklands Pop Up Cafe - Currently suspended
10am - Noon on Staurdays at the Radio Wing
A space to meet with others in the community as well as enjoy coffee and cake. Free fun craft activities for children.

Little Ark Toddler Group - Currently suspended
We are a very friendly group of parents, grandparents and carers who meet every Wednesday in St Augustine's Church Centre between 1:30pm to 3:00pm during term time. All children are welcome between the ages from birth to school age. We have a large variety of toys including a slide, Happy Land, Play Dough and an area for very young children and much more. Every week we have a different craft activity. The cost is £1.50 per family which includes tea, coffee, squash and biscuits. So why not give us a try and join in the fun. For further information please contact Gail on 07818 677635

Craft Club - Currently suspended
Meets in the Green Lounge at St Augustines Church Centre on Monday mornings from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.
For information please contact Eileen Begent tel 822050

Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides, Brownies & Rainbows - Note most currently suspended.
In St Augustine's Locking Church Centre. Call the contacts below for information.

Monday 6.00pm-7.15pm: 3rd Locking Brownies - Contact: Carolyn Welford 07795 568041
Monday 6.15pm-7.15pm: 3rd Locking Rainbows - Contact: Becky Asling 07769 904081
Monday 7.45pm-9.00pm: 3rd Locking Guides - Contact: Carolyn Welford 07795 568041
Tuesday 6.30pm-8.00pm: 1st Locking Harriers Cubs - Contact: Emily Burnell 07909 220224
Wednesday 7.00pm-9.00pm: 1st Locking Hurricanes Scouts - Contact: Gareth Coombes 07780 830 966
Thursday 5.30pm-7.15pm: 1st Locking Spitfires Cubs - Contact: Dave Smith 07443 625 781
Thursday 7.45pm-9.15pm: Weston Mendip Senior Section/Rangers - Contact: Carolyn Welford 07795 568041

Parade services at 10am in St Augustine's church on Promise Sunday, Harvest Festival and Remembrance Sunday.

Locking Primary School
Acting Headteacher: Mr James Oakley Tel: 822867
Website www.locking.n-somerset.sch.uk

School Term dates Academic Year 2020-21
- Term 1: Tues 1st Sept 2020 - Fri 23rd Oct 2020
Inset Days: Tues 1st Sept. Wed 2nd Sept, Fri 25th Sept
- Term 2: Mon 2nd Nov 2020 - Fri 18th Dec 2020
Inset Day: Mon 2nd November 2020.
- Term 3: Mon 4th Jan 2021 - Fri 12th February 2021
- Term 4: Mon 22nd Feb 2021 - Thurs 1st April 2021
Inset Days: Fri 12th Mar 2021, Thurs 1st April 2021
- Term 5: Mon 19th April 2021 - Fri 28th May 2021
Bank Holiday: Mon 3rd May 2021
- Term 6: Mon 7th June 2021- Wed 21st July 2021

Locking Primary School is situated approximately four miles outside of Weston Super Mare. We are fortunate to have very beautiful grounds which include large playing fields and a great variety of trees. We share our grounds with several squirrels that can often be seen in the trees or scurrying across the playground. We are a large school with a village ethos where everyone works together to ensure all pupils have a wide range of opportunities and experiences to fulfill their potential. Developing the 'whole child' is at our core. We have approximately 398 pupils, housed in three separate buildings, a FS2/KS1 block, a KS2 block and a new block. FS2/KS1 and KS2 come together for various activities, which include a weekly celebration assembly. KS2 Play Leaders also help the younger pupils at playtime and lunchtime.

Locking Pre-School
At Locking Primary School, Lime Close, Locking. We welcome 2, 3 and 4 year old's. Parents/carers are welcome to have as many settling in/taster sessions with their child before they start their sessions
We are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Term time only.
Morning Session 9:00am - 12:00noon, Afternoon Session 12:30pm - 3:30pm, Lunchclub: 12:00noon - 12:30pm
Contact 07810 242330 www.lockingpreschool.com

Locking Parklands School
Parklands Educate Together Primary school opened in September 2018 on a temporary site, moving to our new permanent building on Russell Road in September 2020. We are delighted with our new facilities and look forward to welcoming you to our school at the heart of the community, providing a great learning environment for all its pupils and local groups alike.
Headteacher Jeremy Hughes Tel: 01934 404555 parklandset.org.uk

Manor Stores and Post Office
1 - 2 Manor Court, Meadow Drive, Locking. Tel: 01934 822501
Open Mon - Sat: 7.00am to 6.30pm, Sun: 8.00am to 1.00pm

“Reading the article on Manor Stores in the July issue of ‘CrossLinks’ has given me the opportunity to say a big ‘Thank You’ to the proprietors. Manor Stores and now the Post Office needs everyone’s support. Locking Village, I feel, would be much the poorer without them.” - Mrs. K. Thompson

Locking Doctors Surgery - Village Hall surgery currently closed.
Contact 168 Locking Road Medical Tel 01934 624242
Village Surgery Adjacent to the Village Hall, every morning Monday - Friday
Mon - Fri: 8.30am to 12.00 midday. Tel 01934 823204

Locking Pharmacy
Genville Avenue, Locking. Tel 01934 827771
Martin and his team are available for prescriptions and consultation
Open Mon - Fri: 8.30am to 6.30pm, Sat: 9.00am to 1.00pm

Locking Parish Council
Meets in the Village Hall on the 1st Thursday evening of each month. The Parish Clerk is open to visitors in the Village Hall office on a Tuesday morning from 10.00am - 2.00pm. Contact the Clerk on 01934 820786. Website: www.lockingpc.co.uk

Police
PC Dave Eastham, PCSO Aisha Mitchell, PCSO Keyley Anerson and PC Mark Savage are our local neighbourhood policing team.Please fell free to contact them if you have any issues or concerns. Contact them either on 101 or via www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

Locking Weather
Current weather conditions from Locking Weather station and local Forecasts for the Locking area can be viewed at Locking Weather www.lockingweather.co.uk

Steep Holm Shirkers
The 'Shirkers' are supporters of Steep Holm Island off the coast at Weston-super-Mare: we raise funds, work on the island, do talks etc. Some of the members work on the island as required, as well as fundraising, but most of them are ‘armchair’ members who are keen to support us. We raised £429 from the sale of books last year. With thanks to Rob and Leslie for their support and to everyone who has bought and donated books. Last year were only able to manage four public trips this year, the rest being cancelled because of high winds, which have got worse over the last few years. However, at the end of the season, we did have a visit from a cruise liner, a first for us. Membership is a minimum of £3. Details from 823312.

Friends of the Helicopter Museum
The new entrance hall moves slowly forward with a mix of professional fitters, members and staff doing their work - trying to keep costs low, but aiming for a very professional finish. www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk

The Helicopter Museum is looking for volunteers to join their team for
help setting up etc at their events which are held throughout the year.
They would be happy with any time you have to spare. They also need
volunteers for the shop and new wardens for the Museum of the Airfield. Please contact Lee or Tom on tel 635227.

Locking and Hutton Women's Fellowship - Currently susupended
Meetings in the Green Lounge at the Church Centre, 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays from 2.45 – 4 pm

Locking Seniors Club - Currently susupended
New members welcome.
We meet fortnightly, in the St. Augustine's Church Hall on Wednesdays, 3.15- 5.15 in the large
hall. If you would like more information please contact Anthea on 01934 820255.

The Royal British Legion
Hutton, Locking and Oldmixon Branch of the Royal British Legion – New Members Welcome
Meets at Hutton Village Hall on the second Tuesday of each month at 19:30.
Legion membership offers a wealth of opportunities to build relationships and share experiences with like-minded people. We can promise new members a warm and friendly welcome and would be delighted to meet you at one of our meetings. For more information, please Contact Peter Follett (Branch Secretary) T: 01934 814637

Mendip Society
The Mendip Society exist to protect, and promote enjoyment of, Mendip and has a regular prgramme of walks and talks. Walks take place each weekend (usually Saturday afternoons), and most talks are held at Wells Museum. Visitors are very welcome and it is generally not necessary to book. For more information see www.themendipsociety.org.uk

Venues for Health Visitors Drop-in Sessions
- Tuesdays from 9.00 - 11.30am,, Ashcombe Children's Centre, Stepping Stone Walk, off Earlham Grove, WsM, Tel: 426380
- Tuesdays 10.00 - 11.30 am, Central Weston Children's Centre, 81-83 Meadow Street, WsM, Tel: 426794
- Wednesdays 9.00 - 11.00 am, South Weston Children's Centre, Flonsdale Avenue, WsM , Tel 427550
- 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1.30 - 3.30 pm, Banwell Children's Centre, West Street, Banwell
- Thursdays from 9.30 - 11.30 am, Milton and Old Worle Children's Centre, Mendip Avenue, Worle, WsM, Tel: 426380
- Fridays from 9.00 - 10.30, Oldmixon Family Centre, Monkton Ave WsM, Tel: 427619

Mobile Library
Visits Locking fortnightly on Fridays and stops at Meadow Drive 4.20pm - 5.05pm.
Friendly staff, lots of books, talking and large print books.

Wast Disposal
Collections of Green recycling boxes every Thursday. Black wheelie bin and Green garden waste wheelie bins fortnightly on Thursdays. You can order Green wheelie bins from North Somerset Council.

St Augustine's Church Hall and Meeting Room
The Church Centre can be booked for hire by anyone wishing to hold meetings or parties. There are 2 Halls - a large one and a small Hall and also a purpose-built Lounge with kitchen facilities. Any booking of the Hall includes the use of a fully fitted kitchen To enquire about hiring the Centre for parties and events please contact Chris Wilkins on 01934 822857 or click on Contact

Locking Village Hall
To hire the Village Hall please contact Dawn on 01934 820786