We have a Japanese umbrella pine (Sciadopitys verticillata) which has outgrown its pot and needs to be planted in the ground.  We don't have the space in our garden, so we're offering it to our fellow villagers.  It's free of charge, and we will help all we can to transport it. The Japanese umbrella pine … Continue reading Japanese Umbrella Pine Needs a Home

I would like to draw your attention to changes in the way that we will be providing our service from the 1st May.  As you may be aware, the Local Planning Authority have offered planning surgeries in Lynton and Porlock to provide advice for residents who live in the northern areas of Exmoor National Park. … Continue reading Planning Surgeries at Lynton and Lynmouth

Table Tennis sessions will now take place at 5pm on Thursdays and Sundays, until further notice.  Do come along and play.

We moved back into the church on Thursday morning and would like to thank everyone who came to help.  Everything went very smoothly and we were all enjoying a cup of well-deserved coffee (not to mention biscuits) after what seemed a very short time indeed. The first service was held this morning (Sunday) and it … Continue reading All Saints Redecoration

For the past 5 years there has been a team of 1st responders in the village.  We are not registered paramedics or registered first aiders, but we have been given special instruction in CPR training and in the use of the defibrillator.  We attend regular training updates.   Each year, every household receives a printed … Continue reading First Responders Needed

Why not enter your work in the Craft section of the Wootton Courtenay Produce Show in August?   This year's subject is 'Afternoon Tea'.  This advanced notice gives you plenty of time to design and complete your entry. For all the details, please click here: Afternoon Tea

I was wondering if anyone in the village had a portable generator I could borrow for a day, to power-wash the keel and hull of a small yacht? Please email rmo44@hotmail.com if you can help. Many thanks, Richard Oliver

A number of people have asked me about photos of the redecoration work on the church.  I took photos throughout the period of the work, many of them shot from the extensive scaffolding that had to be erected, and have compiled a series of pictures which show some unusual items.  I also took the opportunity to … Continue reading Photographs of the Church Redecoration

Claire’s Kitchen and Villagers’ Stores Friday 12 April, 11.45am for 12.00 Licensed bar, Raffle, Fun Quiz £15 per ticket To book your places please either call Claire on 07799066638 or email  claireskitchen@outlook.com Claire’s Kitchen will be producing a scrumptious lunch in aid of the development of a village room and bar in the village shop.  Please come and enjoy … Continue reading Lunch in Aid of Village Shop Improvement

Minehead and Burnham-on-Sea Motor Clubs' Somerset Seekers Targa Rally 13th April 2019 Authorisation has been granted for this event to take place within parts of the parishes of Carhampton, Dunster, Luxborough, Minehead, Timberscombe, Withycombe and Wootton Courtney. The event organiser is Mr James How. The applicant has satisfied this department that all requirements under Section … Continue reading Rally Authorisation