Danny (Mays) is a music executive who travels to Cornwall on a stag weekend with a bunch of his shallow London music PR mates – joining in with their inanities just to soothe his secret loneliness – and he’s pranked by them into offering to sign the local sea shanty singers, led by Jim (James … Continue reading Film Night on Monday 7th October: Fisherman’s Friends
Month: September 2019
Nebula Nosh and Stargazing
Wednesday October 30th, 7pm Tickets are now available for our Nebula Nosh Stargazing Evening at the Dunkery Beacon Country House. The evening begins with drinks and a chilli con carne supper (vegetarian option available), then expert astronomer Seb Jay will use his telescopes to guide guests through the night sky. Please follow the link for … Continue reading Nebula Nosh and Stargazing
Cocktails at Skye’s
Thank you to everyone who supported the cocktail evening on Saturday, and particularly Ollie, our mixologist. He made over 70 cocktails in two hours, which must be some sort of record – a new village one at least! With Mike and Sara kindly sponsoring the ingredients, a total of £225.00 has been sent to … Continue reading Cocktails at Skye’s
2 Bags of Lawn Treatment – Free!
Two large bags of Evergreen 4-in-1 Lawn Feed, Weed and Moss Killer - enough to treat 400 sqm - are on offer free to a good home. Call Brian Matthews on 07774 453374.
Apples Still Available
If anyone needs apples for cider pressing or juice, Mike Shortland at Wootton Lodge still has an abundance of apples available, free to collector. Please call Mike on 01643 841733.
Donations for the Bahamas Appeal
Dear Friends, here is an update from the Red Cross working directly in the Bahamas: The situation remains dire, with desperate ongoing needs for food, water, medical supplies and sanitation. Rivers have been polluted by sea water, wreckage and worse. Tents, tarpaulins and plastic sheeting are all still needed and being provided for survivors. Tragically, … Continue reading Donations for the Bahamas Appeal
Harvest Festival and Supper
It's that time of year, the 'season of mists and mellow fruitfulness', with a nod to John Keats, when we celebrate harvest. On Sunday 6th October, at 6pm in All Saints' Church, there will be a Harvest Festival Service, followed by Wootton Courtenay's famous Harvest Supper in the village hall. The light and traditional supper … Continue reading Harvest Festival and Supper
Message from Harry Crawford
Sue Crawford passed away peacefully on 16th September 2019 aged 78 years. The funeral and thanksgiving service will be held at at St Petrock’s Church on Friday 4th October at 2.30 pm.
This Weekend at Skye’s…
This Saturday evening we have a guest mixologist. From 6pm-8pm a Maskall grandson, Ollie, will be mixing a choice of three cocktails! Professionally, Ollie is an ambassador for Tequila and is kindly giving us two hours of his valuable time. Mike and Sara have generously sponsored the event, along with Skye’s, so that all proceeds from … Continue reading This Weekend at Skye’s…
Magic Lantern Slide Show
Friday 27th September at 7pm All are welcome to come along and experience a Victorian magic lantern slide show this Friday in St Petrock’s Church. The show will celebrate the publication of Lorna Doone 150 years ago. Christopher Chanter is an excellent presenter, and this enjoyable evening will reveal how this romantic tale was shown … Continue reading Magic Lantern Slide Show