The memorial service for Janet Oldham is in All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, on Friday, 14th January, 2022, at 11am. Many thanks, Amanda Elliott

Arson and criminal damage figures have risen on Exmoor in the past month, according to the latest Neighbourhood Policing newsletter. To read the full round-up, please click on the link below: newsletter-aw050-jan-21Download

Post Epiphany, it’s about time I reported the results of the little Christmastide diversion I offered on the question of Village Abbreviation. You will recall that some villagers had expressed disapproval of the abbreviation ‘WC’; though most thought it fine in combination with other letters, e.g. WCGC (Garden Club), WCVH (Village Hall). The response from … Continue reading WC or Wootton Chutney?

Just a reminder: All Saints’ Church’s ‘Songs of Praise’ service is today, Sunday January 9th, at 11am. Refreshments after the service. Many thanks, Amanda Elliott

The Somerset Household Support Fund is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and administered by Somerset County Council. The fund is designed to provide short-term financial support to vulnerable households which are struggling to afford household essentials this winter. These households will need help with the cost of food, energy, water bills and … Continue reading Somerset Household Support Fund

Hello, My mother is a prolific artist and as a result we have a surplus of her work which I'm offering to the village. Some are framed, some unframed and a few in the gallery are other artworks. You can view the gallery here: https://billhodgson.com/gallery/ - each item has a reference number which is what … Continue reading Art Available

A fairly short section of the road leading from Wootton Courtenay to Dunster will be closed from 9.30am to 3.30pm this Friday, 7th January, due to roadworks. According to the roadworks page of the Travel Somerset website, the closure will stretch approximately from Windhover to Ranscombe Farm. The route to Minehead via Tivington is unaffected. … Continue reading Local Road Closure

There will be a 'Songs of Praise' service at All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, on Sunday, January 9th at 11am. Everyone is invited to this most informal service, led by village residents. Coffee follows the service. Many thanks, Amanda Elliott