....Population:  Expanding!


Welcome to our free Somerset village website.  
Commended in the Somerset Community Council village website competitions 2006 and 2007

            For easier viewing, click:  View>Text size> and adjust.

Information on the Present!

Some history from our Past!

Welcome
About us
Contact

Search

Accommodation
Business & Services
Groups and Clubs

Local web links.

Notices
Events

Small Ad's

Useful info

Domesday Brent
Places  People
Who,What,Where?
Black sheep!

Church history
Features & Links
Acknowledgements
Photo Archives

Genealogy
Your  Family history pages

| Sheila Bellingham wins South West teaching award!

Support for the 'Rooksbridge Crossing' appeal and petition!
Sign it here

Latest updates!
Feature
Domesday Brent

Parish Magazine
New Editor wanted.

BHBK Beekeeping link
latest
Meeting update!

We welcome Danny and Sandy to our village store and Post Office  more..


Animals and
pet care

Engineering

Food and
catering

Garages and
Servicing.

Home building
and maintenance

Personal
Photography
 Health
and beauty

 

Training

IT Services.

 

Local business and services.

Worried about your 'Carbon footprint'?
Why drive for miles when what you want is here on your doorstep!

No matter what your interests or needs are. Whether its some serious building, engineering or joinery work, a haircut, Horse riding, Hypnotherapy or just a ride in a hot air balloon.  You can get all of this and more, right here in our village!

Even if you only want a dozen free range eggs. Find 'em all here!  

There are so many diverse facilities available here, Its difficult to provide a category list!
Scroll all the way down to find your needs.

If you have a Business or service and you are based or resident in  Rooksbridge or East Brent, you can advertise your service here and include a link to your very own email or website if you have one, absolutely free!

Its almost as good as advertising in the local directory or Yellow pages!
Except, here its all free!


Tel: or Email me with the details. And I'll do the rest!


I could even produce a small basic website for your business or service, for a little over the cost of hosting etc.?

Miscellaneous
Services.

Balloon flights

Charity goods

Dental equipment

Industrial units and Office space

Office furniture

Signwriting

Workshop tools
and equipment

Sports trophies etc.


Rooksbridge Post Office

Post Office and Stores

Under New ownership from
19th June 2008

Prop: Danny and Sandy Lawrence

Tel: 01934 750221

Post Office
Vehicle Licencing Office

Banking and Travel facilities
Opening : Monday - Friday 8-30am - 5-30pm
Saturdays 8-30am - 1-00pm

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
General Store and Off Licence,
Newspaper deliveries and more
.
Opening: Monday - Friday 7-00am - 5-30pm
Saturdays 7-00am - 1-00pm
 


Good news for Travellers.
 

 Rooksbridge Post Office is now selling Euros on demand. 0% Commission!
We will soon also be able to provide Dollars and 'Travellers Cheques' over the counter.

Whether it is for your holiday or business trip, and even if you are already on your way to the airport, we have Euros in stock to supply your requirements at very competitive rates. 
In addition, we continue to offer approximately 70 other currencies that you can order for next day collection. Whether it is currency, travel insurance or any of the many other services offered by The Post Office that you require, please call in and discuss them with us at Rooksbridge Post Office. We will be pleased to help.

 





Mendip Business Park
Mendip Road
Rooksbridge
Somerset.

BS26 2UG

Commercial Business Units and Office Space. 
(With Broadband Internet access available)

Good parking facilities. Easy access from the M5 Motorway.

On site cafe and catering

Director: Tim Roper. Tel/Fax: 01460 281 227 Mobile: 07709 428 178


Annie's Kitchen

Join us in our friendly café at Mendip Business Park

Open from 9-00am - 2-00pm

Fresh cooked daily specials and take-away meals etc.
Business and customer buffet lunches prepared and delivered to your requirements.

Tel: 01934 751242
 


 


Free range eggs
Last Hope Farm.
  Mendip Road. Rooksbridge.
Tel: 01934 750274

Eggs so fresh, we sometimes have to lay 'em to order!




Makers of 100% Organic Tempeh

 

Visit our website   Here
www.impulsefoods.co.uk 

Unit 3 Mendip Business Park.
Mendip Road
Rooksbridge.

Tel: 01934 750274
email: sales@impulsefoods.co.uk


 

 


www.frocesterengineering.co.uk

Tube bending, fabrication
and general engineering

Sports equipment
Display stands
Disability aids etc
and much more.

Let us quote you!
 

Anthony Locke.

Blackcomb Works.
Mendip Business Park
Mendip Road
Rooksbridge
Somerset
BS26 2UG

Tel: 01934 751242 Fax: 01934 751243
Mobile: 07766 292650
Email:
anthony.locke@frocesterengineering.co.uk

 

 

Visit us at: Jetshape Ltd,

Blackcomb Works, Mendip Business Park, Rooksbridge, Somerset BS26 2UG

SPEED.... PRECISION.... VERSATILITY....


www.jetshape.co.uk


Towerhead Engineering 
John Grimes   Est 1983


All types of Structural steelwork and building.

Vast range of industrial cladding undertaken.

Manufacture and installation of Conveyor Handling Systems

J Grimes

Towerhead Works
Mendip View
Mendip Road Rooksbridge

Tel: 01934 750330
Fax: 01934 750140
Mobile: 07850 639605

email: towengltd@aol.com 



Manufacturers of quality bespoke joinery

Unit D1
Mendip Business Park
Mendip Road
Rooksbridge
BS26 2UG

Website  www.aspenjoinery.co.uk


Tel: 01934 751224
Fax: 01934 751224

Mobile:
Paul Dunstone 0784 086 1849
Paul Roberts 0784 086 1849

Email

 

 

"Creative Woodturning"

R. C. Blake
'Berina' Kingsway.
Tarnock. Axbridge.
BS26 2SE 
Tel: 01934 750785

E-Mail: raycharles.blake@virgin.net

IF ITS ROUND I CAN PROBABLY TURN IT !


  WOOD WISE  
We specialise in the design and manufacture of  kitchens, Bedrooms, Home offices etc.


In fact we take on most cabinet work both domestic and commercial, we do a lot of work for local schools and council properties as well as the local community.


We can normally arrange installations too.

 
 

Wood Wise Trading Ltd
Unit 5 Mendip Business Park

Mendip Road
Rooksbridge
Axbridge
BS26 2UG

01934 750084
07834 900128 Paul Huggins

07803 005121 Steven Bray

Our web site in it's infancy but can be found at www.woodwise-online.co.uk



Hand Crafted Windows, Doors, Conservatories

Contact Us  Perform’eco’ Ltd.
Unit J1 Mendip Business Park Rooksbridge Axbridge Somerset BS26 2UG

 Tel: 01934 751065  Fax: 01934 750016  Email: enquiries@performeco.co.uk  
Web:
http://www.performeco.co.uk


Kingfisher Windows

CONSERVATORIES, WINDOWS,
SLIDING SASH WINDOWS,
DOORS,
FASCIA, GUTTERING,
SHUTTERS
GARDEN, OFFICE
AND PVCu DECKING

Contact us:

by post: Unit 8, Mill Batch Farm, East Brent, Somerset, TA9 4JN

by phone: 01278 760616 by fax 01278 769213


email:
kingfisherebrent@btconnect.com

Visit our website
Here.



Everwarm
Cavity Wall Insulation

Bernard Hulin

Mendip Business Park
Mendip Road
Rooksbridge
Somerset  BS26 2UG

Tel: 01934 750028
Fax: 01934 750967

Email: everwarm.insulation@btconnect.com
Web: www.everwarm.co.uk


Welcome to Bespoke Gates and Garage Doors.
Made to your specifications.

Bespoke Gates and Garage Doors Ltd
Unit 5, Millbatch Farm
East Brent
Highbridge
Somerset
TA9 4JN

Telephone:   01278 760068

Fax:  01278 760813

Email:   sales@bespokegatesanddoors.co.uk

website: www.bespokegatesandgaragedoors.co.uk


Grass-cutting, Hedge trimming
all kinds of
Gardening work undertaken.

Stuart Maxim
Tel: 01934 750977
maxamillion40727@aol.com
 


Ian Morgan
Fencing Specialists

Quality fencing is our business!

Tel: 01278 785930

Mob: 07889609154

email:
Ian Morgan


N.G. Fencing Services

All types of fencing work undertaken
Panel Post, picket, close board, paddock
 and chain link etc.

also all garden maintenance.

contact: Neil Greenwood
Tel: 01278 751699
Mob: 07871 330916

email: greenwood289@aol.com



 

M. B. Building Services

FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
AND QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Contact Martin
on:   Tel: 01934 751325  Mob: 07739 478759


Including: 

  • Extensions

  • Renovations

  • Plastering

  • Decorating

  • and more...

 

 

J.M.N MAINTENANCE

For all those jobs you have never quite got round to, give me a call!

Drives, Patios & all repairs.

Also headstone maintenance.& up righting

Repairs to surrounds headstones and general grave upkeep.

Call 07974760826 or after 6pm 01278 785997


Ian J. BRADDICK
Willow House
General Building Contractor

Tel: 01934 750869.
rooksbridge@aol.com


CRS Carpentry and Property Maintenance,

Fully qualified and insured.

"Providing the upmost care for your home" 
Bespoke Carpentry.

Clive Savill Tel: 01278 787455
Mobile: 07738017107

clive.savill@virgin.net

 


For the Complete Dental Surgery
Design and Installation service.

 DenCab Consultants

Unit S2 Mendip Business Park
Mendip Road
Rooksbridge
Somerset
BS26 2UG
Tel: 01934 751375
Fax: 01934 750233
Email: dencabconsultant@aol.com

Our website link:  www.dencab.com

 

RTD  Specialist suppliers of

Power and Hand tools.

Workshop equipment.

Nuts and bolts, screws, fixings etc.

In fact anything for that urgent job.

Free same or next day local delivery if its in stock!

www.roundstooldistribution.co.uk


Cheddar Valley



Website:

Town and Country Signs.



www.cheddarvalleysigns.co.uk

Unit 6, Mendip Business Park,

Mendip Road, Rooksbridge, Axbridge, Somerset.

BS26 2UG

Tel: (01934) 750644 Fax: (01934) 750633
email:  info@cheddarvalleysigns.co.uk


Second's BestExcellent quality nearly new CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
 At fantastic prices for children 0 to 14 years. Great source for cots, pushchairs, travel cots and other baby equipment. Maternity Clothes and school uniforms available.
BRAND NAMES
and
DESIGNER LABELS.
Sales on a commission basis. New customers (selling or buying) always welcome.

Second's Best
 

At Yew Trees Nursery School, A38, Tarnock
 10 to 15 minutes from Weston,
between the East Brent roundabout and Cross.

 

Open: Monday 9-5pm, Tuesday 9-3pm,

Wednesday 1-6pm.

                                secondsbest@gmail.com

Contact Clare on
 01934747988 or 07722532811


 

Weston Hospicecare Mart Ltd

Now at Mendip Business Park

For donations of saleable goods.
More...

Website:
 www.westonhospicecare.org.uk

Contact: Dave Hitchens. (Logistics Manager)

Unit S5 Mendip Business Park
Rooksbridge.
Axbridge
Somerset.
BS26 2UL

Tel: 01934 750099  Mob: 07730 713939

Email:
dave.hitchins@westonhospicecare.org.uk

 


Horse-riding instruction

Lea Brook Farm
Mendip Road
Rooksbridge

All ages and abilities. Beginners very welcome.

Tel: Anita on 750469

 


 

CMT  Services.

Brent Holm House

Mendip Business Park
Mendip Road
Rooksbridge
Somerset
BS26 2UG

Telephone & Fax

CMT offer a comprehensive range of Training services to many organisations in many industries.

For a full listing of our range of training courses. visit our website

at:    www.cmtservices.co.uk

 


 

Absolute Training Services

Operator training 

all aspects
Industrial Forklift, Construction and Plant. 

Mendip Business Park.
Mendip Road.
Rooksbridge.
Somerset BS 26 2UL


email: training@absolutetraining.fsnet.co.uk

also at: Unit 7, Weston Euro Park
Winterstoke Road.  W-S-M    BS24 9AB



Hair by Kaye

Qualified Mobile Hairdresser

Ladies and Gents

Ring kaye for your home appointment

07737 648300 anytime.


 

 


British Society Clinical Hypnosis

Website

Lorraine Crook

Clinical Hypnotherapist

Registered Nurse
Caring, Highly Ethical Practitioner

 Help You To Help Yourself

Stop Smoking, Boost Confidence, Exams, Driving Tests, Fears/Anxieties: Flying/Dentist, Weight Management, Phobias/Habits, Goal Achievement, Motivation…….. And Much More 

Tel: 01934 750930   Mob: 07786 720796
Rooksbridge, near: Cheddar, Axbridge, Weston and Burnham

 Call for a confidential appointment



 

Local photographer specialising in all types of Portraiture.
In the home, Studio environment or your favourite location.

Call or email now to discuss your needs and move towards some great family, friends or pet portraits to treasure.

Tel: 07912 977373

email:

info@signature-portraits.co.uk

www.signature-portraits.co.uk

 


Counselling Directory
Counselling Characters
Search for a Counsellor in our area.

  local counselling-directory

Counselling support network.

 Enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs.  This is a free, confidential service that will hopefully encourage those in distress to seek help. The website also contains a number of sections on emotional disorders (types of distress section) and provides some useful statistics. Every counsellor on the site who has submitted their profile has either sent a copy of their qualifications and insurance cover to us, or is registered with a professional body online with recognised codes of ethics and practice, this way we can be assured of their professionalism.


Livefoods UK
Live Reptile insect foods
"The Acres" Gills Lane
Rooksbridge
Tel: 01934 750743
fax 01934 751044
sales@livefood.co.uk


www.livefoods.co.uk


Boarding for Dogs, Cats and Small Animals in Somerset

Need boarding for your dog, cat, rabbit, guineapig or other pets? Findpetboarding.com is here to help. Browse through our list of boarding kennels, boarding catteries and small animal boarding facilities in Somerset to find the best holiday boarding for your pet.



Looking for a dog trainer in Somerset?
Look no further!
Dog trainer Sarah and her dog training team offer a comprehensive selection of courses that include clicker training, puppy classes, dog social club, heelwork to music with your dog, puppy advice and much more.


Little Orchard Dog Training Academy
Puppy and Dog Training & Socialisation classes
Heelwork to Music, Obedience and Junior Handler club.
Good Citizens Scheme, Demonstration team and Fun Club
Kennel Club Approved and APDT Membership

Little Orchard, Gills Lane, Rooksbridge
01934 750059    07736 425527
Web:
www.little-orchard.co.uk
 




Dylan

                
 We breed alpacas for sale and to produce fleece. Alpacas are like llamas but are smaller and more fluffy.

 They can be kept as pets but need quite a large area of grass.
Full after sales help and advice offered !

 If you are interested in these wonderful, peaceful animals why not contact Peter & June Briggs at :

visit our website
www.peakviewalpacas.co.uk
email: peakviewalpacas@tiscali.co.uk

 



For more about Symtag and our products go to:
www.symtag.co.uk

Symtag manufacture and supply plastic identification tags for sheep, cattle and goats.
These eartags are suitable for all animals from birth to slaughter.
  You can contact Symtag is the following ways
Symtag Ltd, Unit 9 Mendip Business Park, Mendip Road, Rooksbridge, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2UG
(01934) 750410 (01934) 750404 info@symtag.co.uk

 

Professional dog grooming by Louise

Fully qualified and insured

Stripping, Nails Clipped, Ears and Eyes Cleaned

"Kind and gentle handling in a calming atmosphere"

For appointments and advice, please call Louise

Tel: 01278 787455
Mob: 07742166239

"It's A Dogs Life"

 

 

Environmental Services Ltd

PEST CONTROL and PREVENTION
Ian McLaren

www.idmes.co.uk

Bourn House · Biddisham Lane · Biddisham · Axbridge · Somerset BS26 2RG
Tel: 01934 751287 ·
 Fax: 01934 751289 ·
Mobile: 07889 818944

Email idmpestcontrol@btinternet.com


St Francis Chambers
23 High Street
Pewsey
Wiltshire
SN9 5AF 

0800 085 0827 

www.devonandsomersetballoons.co.uk

info@devonandsomersetballoons.co.uk

 Visit our website
Here


Devon and Somerset
Balloon flights


Robert Bunn Office Furniture Ltd.

Unit 7, Mill Batch Farm, East Brent,
Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4JN

Website:  www.robertbunn.co.uk

 

Telephone:  01278 760364
Fax:  01278 760436

 




 

Minerva ITS
Acorn House - Church Road
East Brent - Somerset
TA9 4HZ
 
 

 
Mobile: 07736 280497

 Email:
matthewlewis@minerva-its.co.uk

 

Web: www.minerva-its.co.uk

 

 


Rooksbridge Garage.
MOT's, Repairs and recovery.

Tel: Nick 01934 750229


Castle Mill MOT Centre Ltd

William Peach   Tel: 01934 750663

Castlehead sawmills
A38 Biddisham.
Nr Axbridge Som
bs26 2re




www.daihatsu.com

Tarnock Garage. Daihatsu

Under new management.

Repairs, MOT’s and recovery.

Tel: 01934 750320
Test drive the new Daihatsu.

 



Tarnock Bodyshop.
For all vehicle bodywork repairs.

A38 at Tarnock. Nr. Axbridge. BS26 2SL

Chris. Miller

Tel: 01934 750751


 

Professional Mobile Valet Service

At your Home or workplace.

Address  68 Warrilow Close,
Worle, Weston Super Mare, BS22 7FX  
Telephone
 01934 516592  
Mobile
 07811 158953  
Email
 professionalmobilevaletservice@hotmail.co.uk

Check out our website here



Premier Trophies
Sporting Trophies and Equipment Supplies

Orchard Barns Rooksbridge
Somerset BS26 2TG
Phone: 01934 750255
Fax: 01934 750255

E-mail: info@premiertrophies.co.uk


www.premiertrophies.co.uk



Back to Rooksbridge Online.

The small print!  

All content of this website is published in good faith, freely and voluntarily, and bear in mind, it is based on information gathered from a variety of sources. You send me the info and I just glue it together!  
Please feel free to use any of the content. However, an acknowledgement on your site or publication would be appreciated..! 

While I make every effort to verify the content etc. I do not Guarantee, nor will I be held  responsible for any resulting effect of statements or assumptions found to be incorrect. (However these will be corrected  or deleted as soon as I am made aware)! Additions and corrections please to me: Email or Tel: 01934 750274
Information, advertisers and contacts  published within this www.rooksbridge.org.uk website are in no way a recommendation by me.
It is the responsibility of the individual to ascertain the accuracy and honesty of any information given within this website before acting upon it!
Note: This is not a secure website!  When contacting persons initially from information published on this website, do not reveal sensitive or personal details such as age, school, Bank and credit details etc. 

Unauthorised copying and reproduction for commercial gain, is prohibited. Permission should be sought from the webmaster and is welcomed. 

John Rigarlsford. © 2003 and ongoing!                 Site developed and maintained by. JR's 'Kitchen table' Enterprises!