Useful information in and around Mells

The Mells Emergency Defibrillator is located outside the village shop. The defibrillator is in a sealed box outside the shop. Call 999 first and ask for the access code and instructions from the ambulance service.

NB: if practical ONLY to be used be someone who has been trained. In an emergency read the instructions on the case carefully. Only use in the appropriate situations. If in doubt, WAIT FOR THE AMBULANCE.

Mells Tithe Barn is a Grade II* listed building of 14th/15th century construction which now provides a unique and charming village hall facility. The Tithe Barn is situated centrally on Selwood Road close to the Grade I listed church and manor house and Talbot Inn.  The Barn contains a large wooden floored hall with a raised stage at one end. There are toilets and a fully fitted domestic kitchen at one end of the hall and a separate bar area in the entrance hall. Chairs and tables for up to 100 people are provided and outside there is an extensive and private garden area, suitable for a marquee, accessed via  double doors leading directly off the hall.

Mells Barn is available for  wedding receptions, club activities, meetings, presentations or dances and parties, large and small and can be booked via the booking secretary Helen Ricketts.

01373 812 498. mellsbarnbookings@gmail.com www.mellsbarn.org

Mells Church of England First School

The School is situated on Mells Green and takes children from 5 to 9 years of age.
Headmistress:Lara Tatum. Tel: 01373 812 380  www.mellsfirst.somerset.org.uk

Mells Nursery

The Nursery, next door to the School, takes children from 2 years to school age. Morning, lunch and afternoon sessions are available. Contact: Katherine: Tel: 01373 813 987 Email: info@mellsnursery.plus.com

Toddler Group

The Toddler Group is held in the Barn every Thursday morning 10.00-12.00 throughout the year. Very friendly atmosphere and all are welcome from babies to 5 year olds. There are craft activities for the older children and a garden for fine weather play. Contact Vicki Pike:  01373 812965.

Anglican Worship

Welcome to St. Andrew’s Church. For more information go to www.mellsgroup.church

Our church is open to visitors during daylight hours. We hope you will enjoy the atmosphere and history of this holy space. The church and grounds are a lovely place for reflection, prayer or pure enjoyment.

We have a service on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 9.30. And we meet for a short service of Morning Prayer on Wednesday mornings, also at 9.30.

For enquiries about baptisms and weddings, please contact the parish administrator at standrewsmells@gmail.com. Regarding funerals and any other urgent matter, please email.

Pavilion hire/information:   Tiff Pike:  tiff.pike@icloud.com or 07990 690057.

 Football or Cricket club queries:   Gary Smart:    gaz@garysmart.co.uk 07976 248620.

Cubs & Beavers

First Mells St Andrew’s Beavers/Cubs meet at Mells Barn on Monday evenings.

Beavers meet 5.15–6.15 p.m. The Beaver pack takes boys and girls 6–8 years old. Contact Paul Clarke: 01373 836835

Cubs meet 6.30–7.30 p.m. The Cub pack takes boys and girls 8–11 years old. Contact Peter Lugg: 01373 836613

Tai Chi

Tai Chi Classes – Andy Baggott has been teaching Tai Chi classes at Mells Barn since 2000. Classes are on Wednesday evenings from 7.30-9.00pm and cost £6. Beginners are always welcome. For more information visit www.andybaggott.com