Month: January 2021

Trees Message Error

Yesterday's message about trees being available from the Woodland Trust was posted in error.  A glitch in the BT Internet email system meant that Kate McKenzie's email arrived in our website inbox almost 3 months after being sent, which is quite extraordinary.  There are no trees available - they all went before Christmas.  Apologies to … Continue reading Trees Message Error

Villagers’ Stores 30 Years On

Paddy Parnell has written an entertaining piece describing the visit of the then Defence Secretary, Tom King, to Wootton Courtenay in 1991.  With the world's press descending on the village, Mr King unveiled the new shop sign and chatted with local people.  To read the full article, click here: Villagers' Stores 30 Years On

Talking Players: Catch Up Recording

Following the live performance on Friday night from the Dunkery Players you can now watch (or re-watch) the show via this recording: https://bit.ly/talkingplayers-jan2021. Mary and the cast did all the work of conceiving the show, writing the original scripts, rehearsing and performing - I was chief button pusher but don't take credit for anything else. … Continue reading Talking Players: Catch Up Recording

Wootton Courtenay Village Hall 100 Club

A huge THANK YOU to all who have signed up for 2021 WE NOW HAVE OUR 100 MEMBERS! The January draw will soon take place and the prizes delivered to the lucky winners.  The results will be on the village website, in the Dunkery Tidings and in the Villagers' Stores. Nicky (841253) and Lesley (841708) … Continue reading Wootton Courtenay Village Hall 100 Club

Well Done Dunkery Players!

A big thank you to the Dunkery Players, led by Mary Noble, who put on such great performances for Friday evening's Zoom presentation, Talking Players.  It was just what we all needed to brighten things up during these weeks of lockdown.  Thank you also to Bill for organising the technical side of things. Andy Giles emailed: … Continue reading Well Done Dunkery Players!