I have collected the September Dunkery Tidings magazines which I will leave in the Village Stores tomorrow morning for those who subscribe. As usual, I will remove any unclaimed July issues but will leave any unclaimed August editions on a separate shelf. Woody Tickner

Need to get your heart rate up a little? Why not join us for a friendly fun game of table tennis drop in. We meet at 5pm until 6pm on Thursdays and Sundays in Wootton Courtenay Village Hall. All equipment provided. Call Nicky or Paddy on 01643 841253 for more information, or just turn up!

According to a local source, having already completed the Ranscombe end of Wootton Courtenay, the roadwork contractors will start work at 8.00am today in the vicinity of All Saints' church and work their way out towards the A39. It is recommended that villagers use the Dunster road out of the village. The work is expected … Continue reading Roadworks Update

With the latest crime statistics and general information on crime prevention, the August issue of your local Police Beat Newsletter may be read via the link below: police-newsletter-aug-2021Download

This Evening - Monday 23rd August at 7.30pm in the Village Hall Wootton Courtenay Villagers’ Stores Ltd. SHAREHOLDERS’ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING All shareholders warmly invited to attend. A chance to meet the directors and discuss your ideas. Covid safety precautions in place and recommended.

This morning, one of my ewes down between Ranscombe and Wootton Courtenay was attacked by a dog, and the others forced through a closed gate and scattered. They are in the fields opposite Mill Farm and are clearly visible from the road. I would be very grateful if anyone has seen or heard anything and … Continue reading Sheep Worrying

I was wondering if the village is going to have a jumble sale this year, as it did in years before Covid. We have quite a few decorative items (plates, vases etc) that will be going to charity but would be ideal for a jumble sale. Tony Craddock01643 841589

A glitch in the MailChimp system has prevented village emails being sent out since last Tuesday. The Webmaster (Bill) has restarted the system and it is up and running normally again now. Messages posted since the 17th have been posted on the website, but have not been arriving via email. They should all be in … Continue reading Village Email System Failure

Devon Pilgrim offers people the chance to take a 'journey of the heart', on routes which include Dartmoor and the ancient seat of the Bishops of Exeter, in Crediton. With links to further details on this opportunity, here is the latest newsletter from the Dunster Benefice: 20th-august-2021Download

I have just spoken to our contractor for the surface dressing works and he has confirmed that the whole programme is running approx. 10 days behind. You may not be aware that this program has to dynamically change regularly as it is extremely weather dependent and temperature critical – the rain of the past few … Continue reading Road Closure Update