Dear folks, we are staggered To read your fine rhymes, To hear Wootton’s no laggard In these trouble times. We read with amazement The noise which you made. We send joyful appraisement, But you've left us dismayed. For here we were lonely We heard not one sound, We’re not speaking baloney, Can an explanation be … Continue reading Marian’s Reply

There has been quite a response to Marian Ayres' poem 'Cheers for the NHS!' yesterday.  This first poem comes from 'The Rowdy End': Around the Brockwell Junction And up New Road as well, At 8 o'clock last Thursday night We created 'Merry Hell'. All were out upon their steps Making such a noise, We do … Continue reading You’re All Poets and You Know It!

Please click on this link to read the latest weekly Newsletter from the Dunster Benefice, including a message of comfort from the Rector:  Dunster Benefice Newsletter

I stood on me driveway a-thumping me drum, Tumpety! Tumpety! Rum-tum-tum, Me ‘usband was there and a-ringing ‘is bell, Tinkety! Tinkety! Raising hell! I was belting a bucket with my wooden spoon, Trying to make a spectacular tune, The NHS we applauded with big hearty cheers, And Wootton’s so wonderful volunteers! We heard someone clapping. … Continue reading Cheers for the NHS!

I'm normally a social girl, I love to meet my mates, But lately with the virus here We can't go out the gates. You see, we are the 'oldies' now, We need to stay inside. If they haven't seen us for a while They'll think we've upped and died. They'll never know the things we … Continue reading Poetry Corner

Friday 17th April at 5.00pm The National Youth Orchestra (nyo.org.uk) are inviting people across the country to join their socially distanced orchestra by playing Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' on their doorsteps, dedicated to those who need a musical pick-up, including NHS staff, key workers and the socially isolated.  At 5pm today, NYO's musicians will throw … Continue reading National Youth Orchestra ‘Ode to Joy’

Just a quick reminder that Thursday evenings is Clap for Our Carers night, so get out on your doorstep and make some noise at 8.00pm.  Clap, cheer, ring bells, clang pots and pans - show your appreciation for key workers, and particularly those working in the NHS who have sacrificed so much to help Britain … Continue reading Clap for Our Carers

Congratulations to the following April 2020 winners: 1st Prize   -  Geoffrey Slater 2nd Prize -  Philip Douglas 3rd Prize  -  John Bell Cash prizes have been delivered to the winners. Nicky and Lesley - Promoters

Please see menus below for Thursday and Sunday Lunch.  Thank you once again - the support has been incredible.  All dishes must be preordered, please.   Thursday 16th April - Collection 5.00 - 6.00pm Chicken, pancetta and leek pie with freshly-fried double-cooked chips and salad with a balsamic dressing  £7.00 Chipotle-style salmon on a crunchy … Continue reading Claire’s Kitchen Takeaways

It's a mystery!  Does anyone know the identity of the Lower Town Easter Bunny who left this lovely gift and message on our front door step on Sunday? Many thanks whoever you are, it was much appreciated and made us really smile.  What a fun thing to do. Ruth & Terry Walker Applegarth