If If you’re willing to self-isolate When all are doing the same. Or wash hands for twenty seconds With no recourse to complain. If you can join a trolley queue That snakes a hundred yards. And resist the urge to stockpile Using contactless bankcards. If you’ll mask up in Tesco And give others a wide … Continue reading The Ideal Time to Make Exceedingly Good Cakes

London’s National Theatre has been keeping audiences at home on the edge of their sofas during lockdown by streaming plays from its archive on YouTube for free.  The first month of plays from the cherished institution has been hugely popular, but it looks set to find an even bigger audience with the latest wave of … Continue reading National Theatre Productions on YouTube

Hurray for our villagers! Last night as eight o'clock dawned for the NHS cheers, we took the advice of Chrissie Payne who said we would hear better from our back garden.  Terry rang his bell to rival Big Ben and I bashed out some rhythm on me bucket.  We heard you loud and clear at … Continue reading Cheers for the NHS Success

As the tip is closed, I am wondering whether anyone has newspapers and or old bedding that they'd like to get rid of? I can collect from you and will take large quantities of newspapers! Please email me on: cfpackwood@gmail.com or phone 07444 020146 Many thanks, Claire Howes Crossways

Please click here to read this week's Newsletter from the Dunster Benefice:   24th April Newsletter

We’re venturing into Hippyland With long grey flowing locks. We walk each day with Jesse In boots and stripy socks. Back home again That’s where we’ll stay The jobs are getting done. The gutters clean, the garden neat “It’s time for tea and a bun”. Friday is family 'Zoom' night, Pub quizzes all the rage. … Continue reading Wootton Courtenay in Lockdown

All the help and information from Somerset County Council is now available in a single place on the SCC website: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-latest-advice/ This page is refreshed through the day, so please check in regularly to keep across developments and news. Coronavirus bulletins are now available to anyone via email.  Please send to a friend who would like … Continue reading Somerset County Council Coronavirus Update

Here's something to rev up your creative juices!  A new project has been proposed by Mike O'Keefe and approved by Andy: rainbows for the shop window. This a project that might appeal both to the young (there are some in the village!) and the young at heart.  Paint, draw, crochet, knit, weave or sew your … Continue reading Rainbows for the Village Shop Window

Click here to see the mouthwatering menu from the Dunkery Beacon Country House for next Friday and Saturday (24th/25th) : Gourmet to Go Orders can be placed from this Monday until midday on Thursday at the latest.  Book early to ensure your selection is available. Email: info@dunkerybeaconaccommodation.co.uk Tel: 01643 841241

Dear Village, Thankyou for all your incredible support and orders.  Here are this week's Thursday and Sundays trailer menus. All dishes must be preordered, please: orders for Thursday should be in by 12.00pm on Wed, and orders for Sunday by 12.00pm on Friday.   Thursday 23rd April, collection 5.00pm - 6.00pm Moussaka with aubergine, red … Continue reading Claire’s Kitchen Takeaways