If you are interested in news from Porlock, there is a new email list you can join. Identical in approach to Wootton and Timberscombe you can join the list by visiting the Parish Council website here and clicking the green button to add yourself to the list. Porlock have just put this in place and … Continue reading Porlock email list
Month: March 2020
Claire’s Kitchen Menus
Dear All, Thank you so much for the amazing support on Thursdays and Sundays, and for the ready meals. What a wonderful village we live in. Wootton Courtenay Village Hall Carpark Takeaways Thursday 2nd April, 5.00 - 6.00pm Pre-booking essential. Please advise on dietary requirements when booking. Menu Chicken and apricot tagine (slow-cooked chicken with … Continue reading Claire’s Kitchen Menus
Village Shop Covid-19 Update: Please Read
As we are all now acutely aware, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to gather momentum and is forcing decisions to be made on a daily basis. The shop has thus far reacted in the way prescribed by the Government and everyone has been respectful of the measures put in place. However, in anticipation of the Prime … Continue reading Village Shop Covid-19 Update: Please Read
Dunkery Beacon Country House Menu
We had a really good response to our new takeaway service on Friday and Saturday, and would like to convey our huge appreciation to the villagers for supporting us so well. Please click on this link to view the new Gourmet to Go menu for next Friday and Saturday: Gourmet to Go Menu for 3rd … Continue reading Dunkery Beacon Country House Menu
Avoid Frauds and Scams During Crisis
An information pack of three documents has been published by the Police, containing advice about ransomware, phishing, working from home and online fraud. These are the most prevalent attacks that the UK police forces are seeing right now, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The documents include a quick reference guide, a presentation and a written … Continue reading Avoid Frauds and Scams During Crisis
NHS Coronavirus Update
Coronavirus Emotional Support Helpline In these extraordinary times we are all mindful of the importance of supporting both physical and mental health needs. To help address the emotional health needs of the public, Mindline (run by Mind in Somerset) have extended their hours so people can call (at local rate) and talk to some one … Continue reading NHS Coronavirus Update
The Village Shop
May I start with a reciprocal thank you: firstly to everyone for being sensible with purchases, observing the new two metre ‘social spacing’ rules and for taking advantage of the shop in the village. Secondly, a big thank you to those helping me on telephones, packing orders and delivering. The ordering system is working well. … Continue reading The Village Shop
Claire’s Kitchen Takeaway
Sunday 29th March, 12.00 – 1.15pm Wootton Courtenay Village Hall Carpark Preorder only. Menu Home-reared 8-hour Aga-roasted lamb served with delicious lamby roasties, seasonal vegetables and gravy £7.00 Home-reared 6-hour Aga-roasted pork belly served with roasties, seasonal vegetables and porky gravy £7.00 Summer fruit and white chocolate cheesecake (please preorder) £2.50 Available to Wootton … Continue reading Claire’s Kitchen Takeaway
Flower & Produce Show Topics
The date has been set for this year's Flower and Produce Show at the village hall: Tuesday 4th August. The topics for the creative arts categories of this year's show have been announced. The topics for the Photography Category are: • Water • Power • Black and White, or Sepia In the Needlework Category, the … Continue reading Flower & Produce Show Topics
A Message From the Rector
Thank you to all those who have expressed warm good wishes towards All Saints Church and I can only re-emphasise how sorry we are that the building is closed in accordance with the archbishops’ advice, following government instructions. The churchyard is, of course, still open and may provide a quiet refuge when people are out. … Continue reading A Message From the Rector