The ‘Songs of Praise’ service at All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, at 11am on Sunday, September 11th, will include thanksgiving for the life of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The service will offer an opportunity for members of the congregation to choose hymns appropriate to the occasion, together with an address, prayers and poetry that reflect … Continue reading ‘Songs of Praise’ with Thanksgiving for the Life of HM Queen Elizabeth II

There has been a great deal of coverage of the death of the Queen, yet a number of villagers felt there should be an in memoriam message on this website, to express sincere condolences to the Royal Family, and to signal that we are privileged to be part of a village in England – and … Continue reading Her Majesty the Late Queen Elizabeth II

Monday 12th September, 6.30 for 7pm This is a reminder of the 'Thinking Allowed' (TA) meeting on Monday in the Villagers' Stores. Discussion begins at 7.00 and finishes at 8.00pm. The bar is open from 6.30pm. The topic is 'What does it mean to be a human being?' We will be exploring what helps us … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

Somerset County Council have five vacancies for their Independent Remuneration Panel and are eager to encourage as many applicants as possible. Please click on the links below to find out what it's all about and how to apply. appointment-of-new-independent-remuneration-panel-member-Download irp-job-advert-media-release-october-2022Download Laura WoonSenior Democratic Service OfficerDemocratic ServicesSomerset County Council

Don't miss this local photography exhibition, to be held in the village hall next weekend. A diverse range of subject matter from talented local photographers. No charge for admission.

Do you drive? Are you able-bodied? Would you willing to volunteer to help transport food for the West Somerset Food Cupboard? Details of where to apply, and much more, are in the latest newsletter from the Dunster Benefice. Click on the link below: 9th-september-2022Download

Church of England There is an online book of condolence for The Queen which can be accessed via the following link: https://www.churchofengland.org/remembering-her-majesty-queen/her-majesty-queen-book-condolence?search-messages=&page=6 There will be an actual book of condolence in All Saints' Church for people to sign if they wish to do so. Many thanks. Amanda Elliott

Ferns are one of the most useful foliage plants in any garden, modern or traditional. Victorian England developed a passion for them; avid collecting sparked the term ‘pteridomania’ and caused some ferns to become endangered in the wild. Peter’s talk begins with how this craze swept through society, and goes on to tell us about … Continue reading Wootton Courtenay Gardening Club Lecture

The Villagers’ Stores Board has made a commitment to keep villagers informed of progress associated with the Village Shop – so, here is our second Newsletter! The future of the shop is generating a lot of conversation across our village, which is great. To read the latest update, with facts, figures and progress from the … Continue reading Villagers’ Stores Update

September 24th 2022, from 2.00p.m. – 6.30p.m. A wonderful afternoon of music, activities and entertainment at Porlock Weir, including live theatre by Clementines Theatre Company and Sea Shanties by The Barnacle Buoys and Hugills. There will be a Town Cry, stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking with Exmoor Adventures, archery, wood carvings by Mike Leach, an … Continue reading Porlock Weir Sea Festival