Mells Open Gardens is back, on Sunday 10 June, 11-5. A lovely day out in a lovely place. More gardens than ever this year + teas in the Tithe Barn. Have a look at our YouTube slideshow from last year. youtu.be/k4z3pH2VtBo

Sunday 10th June is a lovely time to visit Mells – it's our Open Gardens day. Around 15 gardens are open between 11 and 5.

PROPOSED CARAVAN PARK AT WESTERN SKIP HIRE SITE IN MELLS with 73 mobile caravans and 22 static “lodges”, plus bar, restaurant, offices, etc. For details go to publicaccess.mendip.gov.uk/online-applica… Public Meeting in The Grill at The Talbot Inn at 7pm on Monday 23rd – Everyone Welcome

The campaign to stop the Caravan Park in the heart of Mells has raised £3,500 but this is going to be an expensive fight. Go to justgiving.com/crowdfunding/m… to donate online. If you prefer cash there is a jar in Mells Post Office for cash donations. Please give what you can

Great.Just had a donation from someone at WOMAD for justgiving.com/crowdfunding/m… .We're a fingernail off £4000 but that's from 30 generous and caring people. Please donate if you haven't already. We will beat this but he'll come back at us and we will need much more. MELLS MATTERS!

Our Just Giving Campaign has passed £4200 in a week but after a meeting with the developer it's obvious that we're in for a long fight. Please give what you can at justgiving.com/crowdfunding/m…

The Facebook Group set up to publicise Mells Matters Planning campaign has evolved into a community forum about all things Mells - local campaigns, things for sale and the latest on the Caravan Park. To become part of the conversation join at facebook.com/groups/mells.m… …

Quiz evening on 22 March (7pm) in Mells Tithe Barn, with jazz from Mell's own Sam Crockatt and his trio. Tickets at the shop or at the door, £15 including a glass of wine, and a plate of Mac‘n’Cheese. Proceeds to Mells Village Shop & Café.

Quiz evening with jazz from Mells’s own Sam Crockatt. 7pm on 22 March in Mells Tithe Barn. Tickets £15 from the shop or at the door, includes a glass of wine and a plate of mac’n’cheese. All in aid of Mells Village Shop.

Mells Open Gardens is happening today. The sun’s coming out for a lovely day strolling around this beautiful village. Gardens are open between 11 and 5. Tickets £5 from village shop (children under 16 free). Proceeds support our community-run shop and café.

A big sigh of relief here in Mells because the sun is out and the wind’s died down. Our Open Gardens is happening today. Gardens are open between 11 and 5. Tickets £5 from village shop (children under 16 free). Proceeds support our community-run shop and café.Lucy Smith (Tegg!)

This weekend the church in Mells will be chock full of flowers for the harvest festival weekend. On Saturday 21st, enjoy local harp guitarist Jon Pickard at 12, pottery demo in afternoon, crafts for kids, teas etc at 3. mellsgroup.church

Village Shop Hours. the Shop is now open - Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm - Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 4pm. PO hours are unchanged. Sadly Cafe still closed.

The community-owned Mells Café is back. We're open for take-outs between 9am and 2pm. Spread the word!

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Not long to go now...the programmes have been printed and we've got lots of exciting things to tell you about. From teddy bear parachuting to ferret racing, belly dancing to a tug of war - there's something for everyone at this year's Daffodil Day!

Here's a short video from last year's Daffodil Day to give you an idea of what to expect on Easter Monday: youtube.com/watch?v=i3C8hX…

IMPORTANT:Due to the weather there will be no cars allowed into Mells for Mells Daffodil Day on Monday - see announcements below. Please retweet the official notices below to your followers.