Social Circles CiC

01/09/2026

A wonderfully engaging story for older KS2 and KS3 pupils about an Anglo-Saxon boy who became King of Wessex and defeated the Vikings, and his daughter every bit as fierce and intelligent as her father who became Queen and ruler of her own kingdom!

A perfect accompaniment to the King Alfred Family Walk at Aller https://www.socialcircles.org.uk/king-alfred-family-walk

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29/08/2026

The medieval guild chapel with King Alfred window that stands on the older eastern gateway of the Saxon burh of Langport, a fortified settlement defending the important river port below

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26/08/2026

The sheer sense of joy from building a community and learning from the experience of others!

https://the-history-girls.blogspot.com/2016/10/my-day-out-by-sue-purkiss_16.html

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20/08/2026

September is nearly with us so why not plan to enjoy a long weekend sampling amazing Somerset produce and hospitality along the King Alfred Pilgrimage route including:

King Alfred Inn
The Old Pound Inn
Kitchen - Langport
The Bridge Bakery & Canteen Langport
The Angel Hospitality Training School And Café
Langport Arms Hotel
The Pitney Farm Café
The White Hart

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13/08/2026

We’re really looking forward to walking in the footsteps of King Alfred with the High Sheriff of Somerset!

12/08/2026

Our email service is being switched to a new provider so we will be unable to send or receive emails for the next 48 hours. Email addresses will remain the same after the switch. If urgent you may still contact us on 📞 07717 211422

11/08/2026

The next volunteer Enabler training day is Friday 25th September at The Angel Hospitality Training School And Café in Langport. If you could help us end rural isolation and loneliness across the Somerset Levels please email [email protected] for an application form 🥰

"Loneliness continues to be recognised as a pressing national issue, with over 1.4 million older people reporting chronic loneliness (Age UK). Wider inequalities, including rising living costs, health disparities, and digital exclusion, have deepened the vulnerability of many."

Help us to Re-Connect people to their communities by becoming a volunteer Enabler. Email [email protected] for more information

08/08/2026

A guided walk around a gentle circular from Aller, along River Parrett and back to St.Andrews Aller for welcome refreshments!

02/08/2026

Enjoying the rolling hills and deep valleys, my first thought as I drove down into Kingston Deverill was, if I wanted to hide an army this would be the place!

In late April or early May 878AD, King Alfred travelled from the Isle of Athelney in Somerset to Egbert's Stone on Court Hill at Kingston Deverill to meet his army before marching on Guthrum and his Danish viking army at the Battle of Ethandun. This will be the next leg of the King Alfred Pilgrimage, from Somerton in Somerset to Kingston Deverill in Wiltshire.

St Mary the Virgin's Church at Kingston Deverill dates from 15th century, built on the site of an earlier Saxon church. The font from this earlier building was found during renovations that took place 1842 -1847 so, like St.Andrews Aller, it now has the original Saxon font back in its rightful place.

There is a lovely little circular walk around the village, passing through the ford with an absolutely magical feel where two important Roman roads crossed the River Deverill. We did intend to climb Kings Hill to look across to Court Hill where Egbert's Stone was located but, seeing the dog panting in the heat, we erred on the side of caution and headed back through the village to the car and saved that delight for another day.

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