Dunster Benefice Newsletter

With news of an exhibition of sixty specially commissioned stained glass panels at Wells Cathedral, the latest newsletter from the Dunster Benefice may be read via the link below: 10th-june-2022Download

Spectacles Left at Village Hall

A pair of glasses with grey frames, in a grey fabric case, were left at the village hall after the Villagers' Stores meeting on Thursday evening. If they are yours (or you know who they belong to) then please email me at alanjrowe@btinternet.com or phone 841573. Alan Rowe

Argentine Tango Workshop

Saturday 2nd July, 12.00 noon to 4.30pm Ladies, dust off your dancing shoes. Gentlemen, channel your inner gaucho and come and join us for a 4-hour workshop in Minehead to learn the fundamentals of this dynamic and sensual dance, focusing on the embrace, techniques and connection. Beginners very welcome. £25 per person (payable in advance) … Continue reading Argentine Tango Workshop

Village Meeting in the Hall

The village meeting to discuss the current problems surrounding the Villagers' Stores will be held in the Village Hall on Thursday 9th June at 7.30pm. The meeting is open to all residents of Wootton Courtenay and to all shareholders - people will be asked to sign in. The aim of the evening is to open … Continue reading Village Meeting in the Hall

Tree Felling on Wootton Common

As you may know, some felling of trees above Wootton Courtenay (Wootton Common) is planned for later this year and early next year. If you’d like any more information or have any concerns, James Latus has kindly agreed to be a contact point. His contact details are: James LatusCommunity RangerExmoor & Quantock HillsForestry England Email: … Continue reading Tree Felling on Wootton Common

Advance Notice of the Porlock Vale Art Trail

We’re delighted to welcome the wonderful artists of Wootton Courtenay to the Porlock Vale Art Trail later this month. Please do visit their exhibition in Wootton Courtenay Village Hall, as well as all of our fabulous artist throughout Porlock Vale.

Evensong

The service at All Saints’ Church this Sunday, June 12th, is Evensong. This will start at 6pm. Many thanks, Amanda Elliott

Royal Ascot Screening in the Hall

One week to go! It would be wonderful if I could have an idea of numbers by Friday 10th, so that I can get an idea of how many loaves and fishes to buy. No need to pay until the day (14th June), but if you could either let Andy know (he has the tickets … Continue reading Royal Ascot Screening in the Hall

Platinum Jubilee Celebration: Apology

I would like to send my profound apologies to Joe Roake for not listing him in my previous entry on the website amongst all the people who helped with the Jubilee Celebrations. Joe made a really valuable contribution and in particular with opening the proceedings on the Thursday with the Proclamation on the Church Steps. … Continue reading Platinum Jubilee Celebration: Apology

Change to Village Hall WiFi System

We have now added a password to the village hall WiFi system. This will enable the hall's contactless payment terminal to work via WiFi, which should improve the reliability of card transactions. The disadvantage is that hall users wishing to use the internet will need to enter a password. There are notices in the hall … Continue reading Change to Village Hall WiFi System