Paulton Library has at last received the free "Quick Reads" to give away thanks to a very supportive Banes Library Staff. We have added them to our mini Book Giveaway. Please come in and select anything that interests you or a friend. There are free Book Marks too. Setting aside some time for Reading can happen any day of the year.

Little Star nursery at Elm Hayes

2wish is the charity Paulton Methodist Church has chosen to support this year.One of our main charity aims is to ensure that families who have lost a child or young person suddenly, are offered one of our Memory Boxes.The Memory Boxes contain carefully selected items, including our two ‘Gorgeous George’ elephants – one elephant is to be taken home by the family, and the other is to be tucked in with the child or young person.Families can add their own special pieces to the box if they wish, or safely place it away until they are ready to look inside.Your donations are just one of the ways that we can ensure we continue to provide memory boxes, and immediate support to bereaved families. If you would like to find out more about how you could help contribute to providing memory boxes, please contact ku.gro.hsiw2%40troppus

New CANDY CABIN IS OPENThe Candy Cabin is open today and will open every day 11am -6pm12 Oaklands, Paulton, BS39 7RWIt's full of the sweetest treats with something for everyone, whatever the ageIt will be emptied daily and restocked with something different the following dayPayment is by cash (correct amount only as no change given) or by phone (qr code)Please smile as you'll be on camera. There's a note pad on the top shelf for you to let me know your comments and any requirements. Just drop a note in the cash boxSo whether it's a treat for doing well at school, a pick me up, or you just fancy a sweet favourite, the Cabin will be open for you

This is just one of many courses offered by B&NES wellbeing. More can be found at:-https://wellbeing-courses.co.uk Email is ku.gro.gs3%40sesruocgniebllew org.uk
A link to B&NES wellbeing courses is always available on our 'clu.bs, societies and groups' page (paultoncommunitywebsite.co.uk/paultondirectory-1/clubs-societies-groups-1)and also on our 'health and wellbeing' pages(paultoncommunitywebsite.co.uk/paultondirectory-1/services-1)

This is just one of many courses offered by B&NES wellbeing. More can be found at:-https://wellbeing-courses.co.uk Email is ku.gro.gs3%40sesruocgniebllew org.uk
A link to B&NES wellbeing courses is always available on our 'clubs, societies and groups' page (paultoncommunitywebsite.co.uk/paultondirectory-1/clubs-societies-groups-1)and also on our 'health and wellbeing' pages(paultoncommunitywebsite.co.uk/paultondirectory-1/services-1)

Check out other exciting events in Paulton on our events page.
Please notify us if you are arranging anything and would like some free publicity. 

Announcement regarding Sunday opening at Radstock museum


Due to a current shortage of volunteers, the museum will no longer be open on Sundays from (and including) April. We hope to be able to re-open on Sundays in the future so do please check on our website for updates.

Help For Heroes Orchestra Concert25 Apr 2026, 19:30 – 21:30Conygre Hall, North Rd, Timsbury, Bath BA2 0JQ, UK
Tickets now available www.fromthetop.live/events
The orchestra caters for musicians from Paulton and surrounding villages.

From Paulton library

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Hi All - just another quick update from your work party down at the Timsbury and Paulton canal basins. As a reminder, we meet every Sunday 10-1 and - with the landowners’ guidance and permission - work to maintain, preserve and restore this wonderful area of the village.For Hillary, Keith and I it was mostly about managing brambles and hawthorn at the waters edge. At the wing-wall, Adrian and Martin got a very large end coping stone in place. It was a struggle to move it into position but they eventually got it there.If you fancy getting out into the fresh air on a Sunday morning why not come down?

Congratulations to the Cubs who were out recently litter picking on Tennis Court Road and surrounding area, what a great thing to see. Well done to you all and your leaders for your efforts

Important Warning for Bath & North East Somerset Residents
 Bath & North East Somerset Council has received reports of individuals knocking on doors and falsely claiming to be from the Council. The Council has confirmed that no authorised staff are carrying out door‑to‑door visits in the area.
 How to Stay Safe
• Always ask for identification. All genuine B&NES staff carry an official Council ID badge. To verify a staff member’s identity, you can call 0800 064 1704.
• Do not let anyone into your home unless you are completely certain they are legitimate.
• Report any suspicious activity to Police on 101, or 999 in an emergency.
 

The centre of the village and the cenotaph area looks superb at the moment. Thank you to Paulton Junior school and Pride in Paulton as well as to the superb ground maintenance team who do so much to keep our village looking special.

10/3/26 from Paulton Methodist ChurchThank you to everyone who came along and supported the church spring fayre this weekend. It was lovely to see the hall so full once again. Special thanks to all those who helped in any way - it could not have been done without you. We are delighted to advise that the sum of £551.06 was raised for church funds.

From Liam HiggsHello all. I've recently moved out of the village I've called home my entire life and with this comes to the end of over 8 years service to Paulton Fire Station. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to do this and then make it my fulltime job in Avon. I thank every single one of the firefighters that dedicate so much time to keeping the village and surrounding areas safe through all variety of calls that are received. This valuable service that we are lucky to have on our doorstep is only viable with with local people willing to sign up.This post is to drum up any interest in people that wish to help the community and have a fully crewed station for years to come. For any information, go to a station drill night on every Thursday 7:15-9:15.

Healthwatch B&NES is inviting views on the 5 yearly NHS Health Check for those aged 40-74The NHS Health Check for adults aged 40–74 is a free 5 yearly check up on overall health that can identify people at a higher risk of developing diseases including: heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and stroke, and help them to take steps to reduce their risk and prevent disease.
Looking across B&NES, take up of the Health Check is lowest among those at the younger end of the eligibility range, particularly men, individuals from minority ethnic groups and people living in less well-off neighbourhoods. 
Alongside public health efforts to better target the offer of NHS Health Check to groups with low uptake, Healthwatch is engaging the public to understand their awareness of and access to the Health Check. What are the barriers to attending the Health Check and what would make it easier?

healthwatchbathnes.co.uk/news/2025-12-08/complete-our-survey-nhs-health-checks

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Problems with ear wax? Concerned about your hearing?
The Hearoic Ear Mobile will be back at The Red Lion, Paulton on the on the Thursday 18th December. To book an appointment for ear wax removal (with microsuction or irrigation), or hearing assessments go to [https://hearoic.co.uk](https://hearoic.co.uk) or call 0117 910 9079 or send a message via Facebook.
There is also a FREE Drop-in for ear wax checks and hearing aid cleaning on the Thursday 18th December 4.00-4.30pm, 

Community OrchardThank you to everyone involved into the creation of the community orchard. Paulton Parish Council have been working in partnership with Paulton on the Wild Side to establish the orchard on land in the bottom corner of the Miners Recreational Ground. It is hoped this will become a brilliant asset for the village to enjoy for years to come.

Community Orchard

Community Orchard

Can you help the Somerset Coal Canal SocietyWe desperately need a little bit of help arranging our events. It requires somebody that is fairly organised and can offer a few hours each month to book halls, gather event information and co-ordinate to make sure they go smoothly. You don’t always have to attend the events, but it would be great if you could.
Most of our talks are held at Paulton Village Hall and our walks are dotted along the route of the canal from Timsbury up to Bath and some are from Bath to Radstock.
To give you a rough idea of how much work is involved, we held 11 events last year and have 5 booked for next year already, although we may add to that as time goes on. There are a few other non-official events that take place, such as smaller talks for specific groups that request it throughout the year too, but these are very light touch.
If you’d like anymore information, please email Derrick .moc.lanaclaoc%40namriahc