## **The Athelney Benefice** ## **Annual Reports from the Parish of St Peter and St Paul, North Curry May 25th 2025** ## **1. Churchwardens’ Report** We have had a very busy and successful year and are truly grateful for all the hard work and support we get from our congregation. Congregations have increased this year largely through the tremendous enthusiasm shown by Simon, Martin and Ralph. A Huge thank you to them. Services such as Mothering Sunday, with of course the beautiful posies made by a dedicated team of ladies, Easter celebrations with the Church beautifully decorated by our wonderful team of flower ladies, not forgetting a truly moving Easter morn Service at Burrow Mump accompanied by Simon with his guitar and many other early risers and their dogs. We have had seven weddings, thirteen funerals and five Baptisms in Church during 2024. Our Village School holds regular services in the Church and indeed great participation at the Christingle Service. Christmas as usual was magnificent with a packed Church at Crib Service and very good attendance at Midnight and Christmas Day. We joined as usual with the Methodist Church for the annual Covenant Service and also support of Christian Aid. In June last year we held a most enjoyable Prayer Walk through the Village in June stopping at places like the Shop and Health Centre. This helped remind us of how we are a parish church, in the village and for the village. This grew from our monthly ecumenical prayer meetings in church and also our monthly Time for Meditation group, led so well by Judith and Claire. Clean up days have proved successful as indeed a bulb planting exercise. School children also did some bulb planting. Thank you Lorraine for arranging the school. More to come this year! The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory Sincere thanks to Anne Willaims running the extremely successful Market and indeed to Jenny Satchwell for the regular Quiz nights. Once again, the May Fair proved to be very profitable. The appeal for Bells has now ended, of coruse, but we look forward to raising funds for the organ. Thank you to all who are involved in this. This is progressing very well. All maintenance carried out you will have read in the Fin/Fab report. Our deepest gratitude to all who so willingly give their support and time to the welfare of the Church. There are too many to mention individually but we do so appreciate your kindness Mary Piers and Tome Jeanes, Churchwardens ## **2. Treasurer's Report for the year ended 31st December 2024** The deficit of £13411 is largely attributable to continued spend of the bells fund. When we adjust this figure to only show other church financial transactions the deficit is reduced to £1382. ## **General income.** Planned giving, collections and donations,£31048, were slightly lower from £32321 however planned giving showed a small increase. Donations included specific sums from funerals and christenings £187, NC coffee shop £470, Music fund £1143 and a legacy of £1000 in memory of Dr G Satchwell. Fetes/events income £15246, included Music Fest 2024 and income from Produce market £2237, Coffee mornings £346, 200 Club £3442, May Fair £543 and Church Concerts £3542. Receipts from Parochial fees £6653. Other income was £11363 mainly from services and monuments £8372, sale of calendars £770 and hire of church building £400. The solar panels gave an income of £826 ## **Expenditure** Repairs to church building £15152 The church running expense £13858, hardly changed from 2023. Other expenditure £3082 included the costs of monuments and plaques, and miscellaneous expense such as calendar printing costs £570. The bells renewal accounted for £12029 expenditure with no further income. The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory ## **Notes to the Report** 1. The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the church accounting regulations using the receipts and payments basis. 2. The fund for the bells is separately designated as is the fund for Music festival which is controlled by the PCC but ring fenced and administered by the Music Festival management team. 3. VAT recovery has been made on our expenditure on specific building work associated with bells and other repair work Richard Sykes, Treasurer The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory 14dependent Examinerfs Certificate for the PCC Accounts Report to the trustees ot. *r A•4J STP￿L . ￿'tsfh ith£RY Parochial Church Council On accounts fcff the year ended". Chaity NumLv lrfapplicablel". Set out on pages Respectlve responsibilitie5 of trustees and examiner The ￿tty'S trustres ate rè5p¥)nsibk forthe preparab.on ofthe accounts. The charrty's trustees cons#Jer that an aud¥t is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charibes Act 2011 {the Chatthes Actl and that an independent examination ￿ needed. It is my ￿pOnSIbIlrtY to: exatlline the accounts under seclYJn 145 ofthe Charibes ACL to folbw the Procedu￿ laid down in the general Direction5 given by the Charity Commissyjn lun¢Jer section 14515llbl ofthe Charities Ac( and to slate whelher paTbcuLar ryotters have c￿e to rry attention. Basis of independent My examination was carr￿d Imrt tn xcordance wth general Directions given by the examinevs statement Charity CorTUlliSSVJti. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a compari50n ofthe accounts presented those records. It aLso includes consideration of any unusual rtems or discbsures in the accounts. and seeking expL4nalion5 from the trustees concernin9 any such matters. The procedu￿ undertaken do not provide ￿1 the evidence that would be required in an auflit. and consequenty no opinKJn is gNen as lo whether the accounis present a 'true and fairf v*w and the repyt 15 limited to those matters set out in the statement bek)w. Independent examlnerfs In connectton ¥￿th my examinattr)n. no matter has to my attentwJn (other than Statement that disclosed bekAV'I whth gNes ￿SOnable cal￿e to believe that in. any rT*terkql resrw accounting records were nol kept in *cordance ￿th section 130 of the Charities Act or the acwunts do not accord with the accounbng records I have ¢ome xross ￿ other rrotters in connection wth the ex3minab.on to which attentk)n shovhl be drawn in ordei to enabje a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. - Please delete ttRe in btsckets rflhey donot apply. Signed= Date: li ttrPKIL Name: Relevant professlonal qualificationlsl or body Irf any): Addre5S: .. ￿-rtt JAr&s The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory North Cu Recei and ents Accounts 2024 Recei 2024 2023 Donations and Legaaes Legacies Planned Giving Collections. donations, other8ivin8 Tax refund Other Activities Magazine incoffle Income from other Properties Fete/events Receipts from investments Interest 23933 8258 22S46 9775 16478 357 224 15264 3723 510 Receipts from Charitable acbvities Parochial fees 6653 5653 Other Receipts Church Commissioners Chancel repairs Bells designated Loans received Other Collechon5 for Charitres Total Receipts 33695 11363 1086 71637 10820 1162 114663 ments Charltable acbvihe5 Donation5/gtsnts to Chariknes Mission and Evangelism Parish Share Clergy Expellses Church Runnin8 Expenses Churchyard Maintenance Cost of rdising funds 1620 671 18385 4335 13858 3499 10865 15939 3514 14040 3425 5104 Support Costs Administration Governance Other 475 174 3082 4657 Major Expenditure Aepairs to Church Butldings Repairs to the Property Capital Purch35es. AdditÉons Loan Repayments 13777 15152 110727 5320 Totsl Payments 85048 163571 The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory 5urpluslDefitrt) of RÈteipts over Payments 113411) {489081 Transfer funds to Skipton B Soc deposit from Iloyds current account 85 Cash at bank and in hand 31 De 180016 193427 Current account Saving a£￿Unts Skipton account Cash 5727 36SOi 7788 RN£ 3-14)£ The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory ## **3. Safeguarding Report** ## **Background** You will be aware that Safeguarding within the Church of England setting has and is receiving a significant amount of publicity nationally. This publicity has led to some critical eyes on general policy decisions made by individuals and Parishes. This matter cannot be ignored and at Parish level we are very aware of our responsibilities regarding safeguarding matters. ## **Local initiatives** During the year we have made some progress both in terms of the Parish and the wider benefice. Simon Baldwin is now taking responsibility for benefice safeguarding however I will continue to look after the interests of North Curry Specifically and to ensure that we continue to make progress. ## **Register of need for Safeguarding training and Enhanced safety checking** I now have in place a register for all members of the PCC, and this will form the basis of need going forward. There are some needs in terms of additional training and DBS. These will be identified and possible ways to move these needs forward in 2025. I stress as always that any such checking is to safeguard all of us and there is of course no suggestion that there are specific concerns it is good practice and required of us from Bath and Wells safeguarding team. ## **Dashboards** The Diocese now has in place dashboards identifying actions taken and possible future actions to be taken. These dashboards are benefice specific with a list of what is required by each Parish to comply fully with safeguarding principles and practices. As a Parish we have made some progress however there is more to do going forward. Simon Baldwin, will I believe concentrate on getting the other Parish’s up to speed. ## **Safeguarding and the Bell Tower** Due to the remoteness of the bell tower safeguarding always remains a strong feature of general compliance in the church. Each member of the tower has seen a copy of the tower handbook, and many members have now completed the basic awareness course online and both Darren and myself hold a DBS Enhanced for the benefit of training younger recruits. ## **Overview** Both the Benefice and Parish Safeguarding policies are updated and available for viewing in the white folder at the rear of the church. It is important that all members of the Church take responsibility for good safeguarding practice. I am confident that we The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory are on the right path to achieve the full complaint approach to safeguarding in the Parish. Thank you for your continued support in our endeavour. Owen J Cullwick Parish Safeguarding Officer ## **4. Fabric Committee Report** During the year we resumed monitoring of the solar panels. It was found that 8 of the 54 inverters on the solar panels no longer work. Unfortunately, it is not cost effective to replace them at present. The chancel roof leak was repaired by Ellis & Co lead workers. Fortunately, the underlying woodwork seems to be in satisfactory condition. The overall condition of the lead roof is satisfactory, but it is deteriorating with the effluxion of time. The worn floor coverings in the chancel were removed and the tiles were much improved by a deep clean. High level lighting to the transept and chancel was replaced/improved. The hearing loop was repaired in January 2024. The appearance of the chandelier in the nave was much improved by volunteer labour and different cleaning material. Inspections, reports and estimates for a major overhaul of the organ were obtained and the work is being carried out in May/June 2025 Some preparatory work on reordering has been done but this project and the repair to the South Porch statues and replacement of St Peter’s head have been deferred for the time being. A satisfactory introductory meeting was held with the new Chancel repairs Officer of the Church Commissioners. The Commissioners have 97% of the liability for fabric repairs to the chancel. In 2026 a quinquennial inspection will be due. We have been warned that some work will needed on the parapets and that painting of rainwater goods should be done when there is scaffolding in place. The perennial annual tasks were undertaken including: - Two well attended “clean-up “days which were well supported by parishioners - Routine checks to lightening conductor, fire equipment, alarm, clock, bells. David Akerman, Chairman of Finance and Fabric committee. The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory ## **5. Events Committee Report** Events Committee was established by North Curry PCC in 2019 and meets to organise specific non-worship events in or for the parish church, and offer support to others organising similar events. The Committee is chaired by the Vicar or by Mary Piers as lay chair, and clerked by David Walker. Other members are Lorraine Bryan Brown, Helen Griffiths and Denise Walker. Thanks go to Anne Williams for leading on Coffee Wednesdays. And to Lorraine for continuing to organise a monthly Produce Market at the village hall and the annual Harvest Supper, and Jenny Satchwell for her popular quiz nights. There are concert-type events at monthly intervals or so, some partly subsidised by the Take Art rural touring organisation which helps us afford a diverse range of productions. Some worship events are included where they involved the Committee in hospitality. More ambitious still is the North Curry Music Festival - now in its third year - supported by the PCC and which is reporting separately to the APCM. ## **Events at or for the Church in 2024:** - 2 March Quiz Night (Music Festival fundraiser) - 16 March Sax-22 concert (Music Festival fundraiser) - 22 March Max Calaf trampolinist (Take Art subsidised) - 20 April Village Choir spring concert - 14 June Mellstock Band (Music Festival) - 15 June Kosmos Ensemble (Music Festival) - 16 June Festival Worship (with NCVC and choirs from both schools) - Festival Evensong (with In Ecclesia) - 31 August Zeffe Klezmer Band - 6 September A Flight at the Opera (Bluebirds Theatre Company) - 19 September Linarol Consort of Viols - 27 September Kathakali stories in mime from south India (Take Art subsidised) - 12 October Taunton Military Wives Choir - 17 November A Remembrance Evensong (with In Ecclesia) The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory 5 December Village Choir Christmas concert David Walker, Secretary to the Events Committee ## **6. Deanery Synod Report** The Deanery Synod met three times in 2024 with the Deanery Mission and Pastoral Group (DMPG) meeting more frequently to set the agendas and discussion on the new Benefice Share. DMPG has continued to consider Deanery re-organisation. The first meeting of the year was held on 12th March at Holy Trinity where the Revd Dean Whitaker lead us in a time of worship. The speaker the Revd Ronnie Crossman, who is the Ministry Team Leader for the Diocese, was introduced. The Revd Crossman then spoke on Shared Ministry this provides a framework within which it is possible to explore a wide variety of ministry roles in the local church and community shared between clergy and lay ministers. She gave an overview of pathways open to interested lay participants once a specific ministry is discerned. Our next meeting was held on the 27th June at Westonzoyland. Unfortunately the speaker Jenny Hollingsworth, Diocesan Secretary was unable to attend. Members present then shared in a celebration of Holy Communion together, this was led by the Revd Jane Sutton and the Revd Kirsty Wells preached. Thanks and a gift were presented to Katherine Cannell on her retirement from Lay Chair of the Deanery Synod. Refreshments were then served during which the members were able to look at the Maundy money that had been presented to Katherine Cannell in York together with the many photos of that occasion. An opportunity for the parishes and benefices to share with what was going well in their home churches. The result was that there were very many new. and exciting initiatives going on in Sedgemoor Deanery. Some difficulties were also discussed. On a very dark November evening the next meeting was held at North Curry on the 5th November. We didn’t see any fireworks but many of us explored the village trying to find the church! The evening commenced with Evening Prayer led by Revd Simon Bale. The speaker Jenny Hollingsworth, Diocesan Secretary outlined her many duties, that she undertakes in her role. Her role(s) include liaising with other dioceses, regular contact with the Diocesan Synod, many committees that run and guide the Diocese, finance, links with Parishes and Benefices and also looking after Bishop Michael. The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory ## **Business** The Treasurer presented the accounts. These were proposed, seconded and unanimously accepted. It was confirmed that the parishes would not be asked for any financial contribution this year. ## **Deanery Representatives on Diocesan Synod.** Clergy Kirsty Wells Lay Katherine Cannell Dean Whitaker Ann Philcox Ed Moll Trish Lewis ## **7. Bellringers Group Report** It has been a rewarding year as secretary and vice-captain of North Curry Bellringers and the support of the ringers, and the Church members has been very heartening. Thank you. ## **Thanks** Firstly, I would like to thank Darren for his dedication and leadership of our ringers during the past year resulting in considerable progress on our Bellringing journey. Also, Penny who has maintained our publicity with great dedication. Special mention should be made to David Birch who has used his incredible skills and knowledge to make our tower safer and to produce some incredible pieces of workmanship that we can all enjoy. ## **Membership** The membership over the past year has been similar the previous year and we currently have a subscribed membership of 14. This has allowed to maintain a regular standard of ringing both for worship and practice. We are actively seeking new recruits for learning the noble art and we are confident that during the forthcoming year we will have new members to join us. ## **Our 3rd Saturday practices have continued successfully** These practices run by Darren/ Owen are advertised on the Bath and Wells association website and are attended by several ringers with a range of skills and experience. They are also a great opportunity for local ringers to extend their knowledge with other ringers in the area. We are delighted that our own ringers are given the opportunity learn and ring amongst more experienced ringers and will give confidence to all. Our next practice is on the 17th of May. The branch holds occasional practices at North Curry which is aimed at a variety of skill levels. The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory The new training simulator ready for set up with some tweaking by Darren to complete. This will be extremely helpful with the training of new ringers. ## **Visiting ringers to North Curry** We have had a full calendar of ringing from visiting bands during this spring including a superb peal by the Exeter band in April which was a joy to hear and there were several comments from local people which is always encouraging. We have also had an excellent Call Change band from Paignton who really made their mark as a team of experts in this style of ringing. A quarter peal by the ringers from Axbridge will be attempted 14th June and a full peal of North Curry Surprise Major that will be attempted with Darren as the local ringer participating in this exciting event. ## **Creech St Michael/Curry Rivel and Lyng** We have enjoyed during the year a close association with the ringers from Creech St Michael and thank Paul who has supported us during the year. Also, Liz and Patrick Rendell and Paddy Sowter who have attended our practices regularly during the year. Members of the Lyng band have hopefully benefitted from the support of Darren whilst attempts have been made to get regular ringing going again. We have again recently been assisted by members of Creech St Michael and Curry Rivel and have also enjoyed the company of the Lyng ringers at some practices this has been a great boost to them. ## **Tower Open Day** On 10th May we were delighted to open the tower during the May Fair when we welcomed over 80 visitors to hear about the exceptional Bells of North Curry. ## **Sanctus Bell** Mary has been doing a wonderful job in ringing the Sanctus Bell during 2024/25. ## **Health and Safety** Owen is maintaining the health and safety documentation which has been extended from the Church Policy to ensure that we made every to maintain good health and safety standards in all that we do ## **Safeguarding** I am delighted to report that most ringers have now completed foundation training on safeguarding and Owen and Darren have fully compliant DBS enhanced certification. The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory ## **Ringers Outing** We are planning an exciting trip to Buckfast Abbey on 12th July and will ring some surrounding towers to make an enjoyable day out for the ringers ## **Summary** We are blessed to have a committed membership who turn up each Sunday and ring which is certainly more than can be said for so many towers. Darren continues to provide excellent leadership and support for the ringers of North Curry. Owen Cullwick, Tower Secretary ## **8. Music Festival Committee Report** This is a report on the second North Curry Music Festival that took place over a weekend in June 2024, and the plans for the 2025 and future Festivals. The Festivals are presented under the auspices of the Church and form a part of our church’s mission to serve our community. ## **2024 Festival** Professional performances were provided by the Mellstock Band and the Kosmos Ensemble in the church, a family storytelling performance of the Magic Flute by the Bluebirds Theatre Group on the Greenway Playing Field plus two Village Hall workshops to experience the Javanese Gamelan. Local musicians gave performances in the Pavilion and Queen Square Garden, and Sunday saw the church full for a morning family service, and for Evensong led by In Ecclesia. Overall, music from these local and professional musicians covered folk, classical, choral, world, pop, jazz, blues and opera. There were events aimed at families and primary school children through to adults. Attendance by children and their families was strong at the Family Service, with over 20 children in the Stoke St Gregory Primary choir and around 10 children in the North Curry Primary one, plus many family members (children and adults) at the service. At the Magic Flute performance there were about 50 adults and children, a good attendance given the weather. Both church concerts were very well attended, with just under 100 attending each one, though numbers at the Gamelan workshops were lower than anticipated. The Festival Committee set some objectives that would guide the content and structure: 1. To hold a weekend (in the Summer of 2024) of musical events 2. To appeal to a wide audience in terms of age and musical taste 3. To offer a platform for local non-professional musicians 4. To engage the services of some professional musicians The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory 5. To offer affordable ticket prices The Committee felt that these five objectives were successfully met: 1. All planned events took place, even though the wind and cooler weather made some of the open air events more challenging for the musicians! 2. There was a breadth of music genres (see above) and a wide range of ages attending. 3. There was great participation and enthusiasm to perform from our rich talent of local musicians, with 12 different local groups taking part – the two children and youth street bands, the guitar group, the ukulele orchestra, a guitar duo, a solo guitar, the Jazzical Swing band, the village orchestra, village choir, church choir, village primary school choir and Stoke Primary school choir. 4. The professional concerts in the church were well received, particularly the outstanding Kosmos Ensemble. One of our additional aims was to give an opportunity to hear international performers that otherwise could not be afforded in the village. Kosmos was a great example – ticket sales did not cover the cost of staging the concert even though it was well attended, but we were able to bring them to North Curry by funding the loss on that concert from other festival events and fundraising. 5. Ticket prices for the two church concerts were held at last year’s level (£15 and £18), and grants from the Coffee Shop and the Parish Council enabled us to put on the family Magic Flute for free. The Festival was not just a success in its own right as a music festival. Importantly it succeeded as a community event – bringing in performers and attendees of all ages from across the village and beyond. The church can I believe take pride from facilitating a significant and successful community event, drawing in a large number of people to the building, attracting many children and families to the Family Service and proving itself relevant to the life of the village. Financially the Festival made a small surplus which will be used to support future Festivals. Details are included in the church’s annual accounts and are separately identified. We were grateful to Jenny Satchwell for organising a village quiz to fundraise for the Festival, and to Sax-22 for waiving their performance fee to put on a fundraising concert for us. A wider group of volunteers was recruited this year (eg for stewarding, first aid, ticket sales etc) than last year, which was very welcome. We were very thankful for all who helped in any way to make the Festival such a success. I am grateful to the Festival’s “management team” – the Committee (in 2024 Rev Simon Bale, Jenny Satchwell, Helen Griffiths, David Walker, Philippa Trim, Owen Culwick, The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory Robert Wheatley, Anna Bushell) for their wisdom and oversight. In particular I wish to thank my colleagues on the Working Group who worked so hard over the year in sweating the detail on a monthly, weekly and daily basis – Philippa, Robert and Anna. ## **2025 Festival and Beyond** As there was much support and enthusiasm for last year’s Festival, the decision was made last September to hold a Festival on 19-22 June 2025, maintaining the momentum built with the community so far and building on the success of the last two years. Robert and Owen stepped off the Committee and Martin Horrox replaced Robert on the Working Group. The 2025 programme is finalised, again showcasing a wide variety of local and professional talent and tickets are now on sale. We look forward to another successful Festival. To ensure we can bring our first choice of international musicians in the future to North Curry we have also booked our first performers for the 2026 Festival! Hugh Andrews, Chair of North Curry Music Festival Planning Committee ## **9. North Curry Prayer Fellowship** We host the north curry village prayer meeting - as well as members of the parish church we are joined in the group by friends who go to Creech Baptist, Fivehead Baptist, Stoke St Gregory Baptist and the Methodist Church. We meet at 9.30 on the fourth Saturday of the month with an extra breakfast together at the start of the year. Our youngest member is one and our oldest is ......who knows? Each month we follow a simple pattern of saying thank you for God's goodness to us and praying for God's blessing on different areas of village life and praying for any topics of need or challenge we are aware of. Some people voice their prayers aloud and others voice their prayers quietly in their hearts. We believe that God hears all of our prayers. People have often commented that they find our hour together encouraging and enjoyable. Most of us cannot make it every single month so there is the opportunity to join in and pray in your own time by receiving the monthly emails or picking up the sheet from the table by the prayer board. To find out more speak to Hugh or Judith 07941326559 Judith Sergeant and Hugh Andrews, Coordinators The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory ## **10. Music in Church Report** I would like to thank all those people whose support and participation have meant that every week music continues to play a part in our worship together, as well as on special occasions. There is always a choir and always an accompanist, quite on which instrument is currently another matter! Regularly throughout the year the core of the choir meets with the vicar to choose the hymns for the services. I would like to say that they are not chosen on a whim, for their brevity or for their primary school associations but based on the content and theme for the service itself. The Royal School of Church Music published a magazine, _Sunday by Sunday_ , in which the lessons are listed and a selection of hymns suitable for that day’s theme are offered. We make our choices from these lists. I am sure you already realised that prayers, sermon, lessons and hymns are all linked, but within these confines we do aim to please. We were very pleased to welcome Mary Stewart-Wilson into our ranks this Spring and newcomers are always welcome. There is plenty of space in the pews and due to a gift from Curry Rivel Choir we now have many more blue robes of all shapes and sizes. As is obvious in church the organ ius undergoing its long-awaited overhaul. Our team of organists look forward to playing the new improved version. Thanks to the generosity of choir members at weddings we are able to sponsor three stops from fees not taken. Patrick Rendell continues to play for us on the first Sunday of the month and Helen Griffiths is still playing for other services. We are so luck and thankful to have welcomed Andrew Goodwin into the team. Andrew is newly arrived as a resident in the village and we share his gifts with The Methodist Chapel. Andrew plays for our Evensong and one Eucharist each month, and we must not forget that we can also count on the vicar and his guitar. There were times last year when the future of the choir and organ seemed in jeopardy, but prayer is a wonderful thing. We look forward to the future. Jenny Satchwell, Music Coordinator ## **11. Electoral Roll Report** Since the last Annual Church Meeting five people have died and seven have moved away. Every six years the electoral Roll is closed and everyone needs to reapply. This is what happened in April. Our new Electoral Roll has a total of sixty-five members, four of whom live outside the parish. This number will rise within a few weeks as some people missed the closing date through illness or holidays. The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory Once our 2025 APCM is concluded the Roll will be open again to new members and I expect the number to settle at around seventy. We have had a steady membership for some years. Jenny Satchwell, Electoral Roll Officer The Parishes of Burrowbridge, Lyng, North Curry and Stoke St Gregory