Thanks to the keen-eyed villagers who spotted my omission! Please could you note each present with the age of the child (up to 7 years) and also whether more suitable for a boy or girl. The final day for donations will be Friday 18th December to give sufficient time to get them to Father Christmas, … Continue reading Home Start Christmas Presents

For some years now, Wootton Courtenay has kindly donated Christmas presents for the children supported by Home-Start West Somerset.  This tradition is continuing, and a collection box for the presents is now in the Villagers’ Store. Home-Start UK is a national charity which helps families with children up to seven years of age by providing … Continue reading Home-Start West Somerset Children’s Christmas Presents

There will be a 'Songs of Praise' service with carols at All Saints' church on Sunday, December 13th at 11am.  Everyone is welcome at this community-led service, with carols chosen by villagers. Singing indoors is not yet possible but the music is live! Many thanks, All Saints' PCC

Spark Somerset runs a county wide volunteer service.  We have recently launched Spark a Change: a new free digital volunteering platform designed to help people use their time and skills for a good cause.  Take a look at http://www.sparkachange.org.uk Whether you’re an individual who would like to volunteer, or an organisation looking for people to … Continue reading Spark Somerset Launches a New Initiative

The menu from Claire's Kitchen for Sunday lunch this weekend (13th December) is available to view here:   Menu Sunday 13th Please pre-order by Thursday.

Just a quick reminder to send in your photo and greeting for the village Christmas card scheme on the website.  It's the most ecological and Covid-safe way to cheer up your fellow villagers! Have you dug out that lurid Christmas jumper from 1993?  Squeezed into your sexy Santa outfit from that infamous office party?  Found … Continue reading Village Christmas Card Reminder

Celebrate reaching the end of 2020 and welcoming in a more positive future by joining us for a New Year’s Eve Feast of a five course tasting dinner focusing on flavours of Exmoor here at Dunkery Beacon Country House. Please use the following link to view the menu and price:  New Year's Eve Tasting Menu … Continue reading New Year’s Eve Nosh Up

There will be a communion service at All Saints’ church, Wootton Courtenay, at 11am on Sunday, 5th December. Many thanks All Saints’ PCC

Claire Lynch is about to make her debut on TV at 9.00am this Saturday, 5th December! Feel Good Factor TV - Sky Channel 191 - will be hosting a series of programmes filmed weekly with Claire at home in Wootton Courtenay, in which she will be cooking up some of her delicious dishes and chatting … Continue reading Claire’s Kitchen on TV

With news of local church events leading up to Christmas, here is the latest newsletter from the Dunster Benefice: 4th December 2020    And Advent Reflections Week 2, this week written by Brian Pike: Advent 2020 Reflection Week