Some Good Village News: 'Wootton Courtenay: Memories of WWII' will be on sale from Wednesday 6th May The village volume, Wootton Courtenay: Memories of WWII, to which so many villagers contributed so interestingly, has been printed and bound, and will be available from the Villagers’ Stores on and after Wednesday 6th May, ready for the 75th Anniversary … Continue reading Our Village Book

I wanted to say a quick, but huge thank you to ALL the volunteers who have been so brilliant in helping to keep the shop well-stocked and prompt in its deliveries to the village!  The new method of shopkeeping in Wootton Courtenay has been highly successful thanks to all involved; those shopping for stock, the … Continue reading News from the City Centre Shopping Precinct

To read all the details of this week's events, including the schedule for Friday's Stay at Home Street Party, please click on this link: VE Day Stay at Home Party May 2020  

Please click here to see the tempting Gourmet to Go menu for this week: Gourmet to Go, 8th and 9th May In addition to our Gourmet To Go selection this week, John will be baking scones on Friday morning so you can celebrate VE Day with one of our Special Cream Tea options. Once again, … Continue reading Gourmet to Go Menu

A big thank you to everyone for the wonderful rainbows which now brighten our village shop window.   These photos do not do them justice, but this week a passing cyclist shouted out to me "well done for the rainbows!", so they must be catching the eye.  Please keep them coming.  We can rotate them … Continue reading Village Shop Rainbows

Hi everyone, Yet again a big thank you for all your orders and wonderful comments.  Here are this week's delicious menus for Thursday's and Sunday's trailers. Thursday 7th May, Collection 5.00 - 6.00pm Please preorder by 12.00pm on Wednesday 6th May  Vietnamese poached duck leg or chicken in an Asian broth (aromatic flavours, not spicy, … Continue reading Claire’s Kitchen Takeaways

Bill Hogg has recommended a video (here seen on YouTube) created by Tomfoolery, which gives some perspective on the crisis created by Covid 19 and how it might influence the future:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw5KQMXDiM4  

Age UK Somerset has adapted its services to meet the needs of local older people in these uncertain times.  Aiming to reach those who are feeling particularly cut-off during self-isolation, the charity have set up a new service to alleviate the sense of loneliness experienced by many, especially those shielding alone. The Friendly Phone Calls … Continue reading Friendly Calls for Isolated Older People

Please click on this link to read this week's newsletter from the Dunster Benefice: 1st May Newsletter