An amazing evening - I didn't hear a nightjar, but did just see one in flight. Most of these photos were taken while sitting in the heather and grasses. I was doused in insect repellent! A beautiful sunset over the moorland and sea. All this wonderment appearing just above Wootton Courtenay. Paradise place! Greta Gardner

The recently announced Porlock Pilgrim's Trail includes nine of Exmoor's churches and chapels. To find out more, click on the link below to read the latest newsletter from the Dunster Benefice: 12th-august-2022Download

There will be a service of sung Evensong at All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, at 6pm on Sunday, August 14th. The choir from Porlock will be joining us again and everyone is most welcome. Drinks and nibbles after the service. Many thanks, Amanda Elliott

Congratulations to the following AUGUST 2022 winners: 1st Prize - Sue Aitken2nd Prize - David Lowman3rd Prize - Joanna Webber Cash prizes have been delivered to the winners. Nicky and Lesley - Promoters

They did it! Rory and Jack Capel and the England team took the gold medal on Sunday at the European championships. Winning by the biggest ever margin of over 70 points. Thank you so much to all those who helped fundraise, and especially the Royal Ascot attendees! Bella Capel

Just to show the Chairman of the Flower and Produce Show is NOT perfect, I have to apologise for saying that Joanna Webber's exhibit was a Jubilee Cake. It was a beautiful flower arrangement, which won Best in Section. Well done, Joanna, and apologies for my typo. Veronica Clegg

Do you recognise this melamine plate? It was left at Crockford. Please call 841486 and I will leave it in the porch for you to collect whenever is convenient. Marion Jay

It is almost time to place a village compost order, as we have done in previous years. For newcomers - we have in recent years been placing a bulk order for compost from Dalefoot Composts for the village. This is peat free compost which is made from sheep's wool and bracken in the Lake District … Continue reading Village Compost Order

Compost bin available to collector. Call me on 07774 453374 if you're interested.Donation to Air Ambulance please. Brian Matthews