Does anybody know how to look after a bonsai tree?  For instance, when do you need to repot and when do you prune the roots, etc? I would welcome any advice. Michael Shortland Wootton Lodge 01643 841733

Last week's Clap for Carers was really wonderful - the whole village was alive with pan-clanging, bell-ringing, clapping, whooping and cheering.  For all the key workers, NHS staff and, yes, our own village volunteers, let's give it our best tonight at 8.00pm! Marion Jay

Within the next few days some of our lamb will be available.  If you are interested in purchasing a half or whole lamb, please telephone me on 01643 841585 to reserve it.  The lamb comes vacuum packed and labelled. Also, we are in need of old newspaper for our woodwork,  We're happy to collect or, if … Continue reading Lamb Available / Newspapers Wanted

Following yesterday's notices about changes to the Dunkery Tidings, I would just like to add that the church cleaning rota is also suspended until restrictions are lifted. Thank you to everyone who helps us keep the church looking beautiful. Margaret Smith

I have a lot of spare cosmos plants.  If anyone would like some, please email me on jo.giblett@hotmail.com and I will leave them outside our gate for you to collect. Many thanks, Jo Giblett Middle Burrow

Due to the restrictions of the current lockdown, the Editor of of Dunkery Tidings has decided to publish the magazine on the Wootton Courtenay and Timberscombe websites for the time being, rather than deliver paper copies. The May issue of Dunkery Tidings is available to read here:  Dunkery Tidings May 2020 Please see corrections below. … Continue reading Dunkery Tidings, May 2020

Dear All, Here are this week’s Thursday and Sunday trailer menus.  Many thanks for your continuing support and praise - it is warmly appreciated. All dishes must be preordered, please: orders for Thursday should be in by 12.00pm on Wed, and orders for Sunday by 5.00pm on Friday.   Thursday 30th April - Collection 5.00pm … Continue reading Claire’s Kitchen Takeaway

The enticing menu from the Dunkery Beacon Country House for Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May is available to view here: Gourmet to Go Orders may be placed from this Monday until midday on Thursday at the latest. Please book early to ensure your selection is available. Email: info@dunkerybeaconaccommodation.co.uk Tel: 01643 841241  

There was an old man from the village Who helped round the farms with the tillage, Until he got gored By a bull he’d ignored: Then he went off to plunder and pillage. Roger Carrick