Coronavirus update from Somerset County CouncilAll our help and information 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.Top stories today: Congratulations to the class of Covid-19The achievements of young people in Somerset should not be forgotten in … Continue reading SCC Coronavirus Update

My photo and few lines about Bill’s retirement failed to make an impact on the editor of the Free Press. However, it was a great send off for Bill, with scores of villagers there to wish him well for his retirement.  So, for those unable to attend, here is a photo of Bill receiving his … Continue reading Billy the Whizz Retires

Since Billy's thank you card has been on display in the village shop, I've been asked what was on the plaque I presented.  Here is a close up photograph. (We made the van registration BILLY 1). Ruth Walker

Dear All, Thank you for your continued support, we are so lucky to live in this village.  The first dish on this week's Thursday menu is taken from an email from Sir Roger, who sent me a delicious recipe.   Thursday 20th August   Please preorder by 9.00am on Wednesday.  Delivered chilled between 4.00 and … Continue reading Claire’s Kitchen Menus

We had our sheds and garages 'looked in' on Thursday 13th: the gates and shed doors were left open, and a digestive biscuit was found on the drive!   Just to warn people to lock up any valuables.  We don't keep anything in our sheds worth stealing, so nothing was taken - although if they'd … Continue reading Lock Sheds and Outhouses

We have received a thank you certificate from Somerset Wildlife Trust for the donations given as part of the Wootton Courtenay Gardening Club Plant Swap, held during lockdown in May. Thank you to all who contributed - we really do appreciate it. Lucy McQuillan

RE-OPENING MONDAY AUGUST 24th 2020 I am pleased to announce that, following five months closure, our village hall will re-open with a newly sealed floor surface and a host of Covid 19 special arrangements to minimise the risk of transmission. Your Committee has also decided to help motivate clubs to return by agreeing that there … Continue reading Wootton Courtenay Village Hall

There will be a service of Holy Communion at All Saints’ church, Wootton Courtenay, tomorrow, Sunday 16th August, at 11am. All Saints’ PCC

The Rector muses on the unfairness of life and how faith can provide some comfort, in the latest newsletter from the Dunster Benefice:   14th August 2020

Congratulations to the following AUGUST 2020 winners: 1st Prize    -   Mike Izaby-White 2nd Prize  -   Mike O'Keefe 3rd Prize   -   Jackie Fry Cash prizes have been delivered to the winners. Nicky and Lesley - Promoters