Whilst out for a walk I was approached by a Highway's Road Inspector who asked could I remind villagers that Fairgarden Road (from its junction at High Park onwards) will have ‘dressing’ work carried out on it next week. Phil Roach

All Saints’ church, Wootton Courtenay, will be open for private prayer on Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons, starting this Sunday, June 14th and Wednesday, June 17th, to allow a 72-hour period of closure between openings for any virus to die. When visiting the church, please maintain social distancing, use the hand sanitiser provided and take every … Continue reading Church Re-opening

As churches are able to open from June 16th for private prayer, this week's newsletter from the Dunster Benefice has information about when local churches will be ready.  Click here to read the newsletter: 12th June 2020

The Regal Theatre’s volunteers are to be awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK, and equivalent to the MBE.  To read the full story, click here: Regal Volunteers Award

This is a progress report on our works just above Beasley Farm on the Timberscombe to Heathpoult Cross Rd (above Church Street, Timberscombe).  The scheme was to repair and improve 270 metres of road edge drainage and cross drains, as there have been many historic issues with tree root ingress, as well as low capacity … Continue reading Drainage Works in Timberscombe

Thank you to everyone who took part in Wootton Courtenay's socially distanced Plant Swap.  In total we had 15 different types of vegetables and perennial plants and 120 plants.  We also raised £68 for Somerset Wildlife Trust! Message from Somerset Wildlife Trust - "It is incredibly heartening to see the new and innovative ways that … Continue reading Plant Swap Update

Dear Villagers, thank you again for your continued support.  Please see this week's menus below. Thursday 4th June, Collection from 5.15pm – 6.00pm Preorders by Wednesday 12.00pm please Homemade Lasagne with a red wine ragu and cheesy béchamel, served with homegrown salad   £7.00 Homemade Moussaka served with homegrown salad  (GF)  £7.00 Chicken Cacciatore (a … Continue reading Claire’s Kitchen Takeaways

Firstly, thank you to everyone using the shop for adhering so well to the distancing requests and the one-way system.  The experimental opening has worked really well and I am now confident that we can return pretty much to the ‘normal’ hours.  The shop and Post Office will operate its usual daily services as follows: … Continue reading Village Shop Update

Thank you to all who continue to support us, it is much appreciated.  Here are this week's delicious menu choices:  Gourmet to Go 12th and 13th June Many thanks, John and Jane Dunkery Beacon Country House Tel: 01643 841241 http://www.dunkerybeaconaccommodation.co.uk