We have three black compost bins, one green one and a green water butt on our driveway here at Crockford. Free to anyone who needs them, just come and pick up what you want. Marion Jay

The latest newsletter from Somerset West and Taunton Council is packed with useful local information. Wednesday 19th October is Exmoor Day, the annual celebration of Exmoor which was established as a means of showcasing the National Park’s special and unique area. The 19th October is the anniversary of the area's designation as a National Park … Continue reading SWT Update

A reminder that, on 25th October, Sir Roger Carrick will give a talk about two British heroes of Australia: Admiral Arthur Philip, the first Governor and founder of Australia, and Captain James Cook, who discovered what became known as Australia. The bar opens at 7pm, and there will be an interval. Entry is free: there … Continue reading Village Hall Talk Reminder

It has been suggested by Brian Castle that it would be lovely if the village of Wootton Courtenay had a memorial to our longest serving sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II. It would be good if people could put on their thinking caps and come up with ideas for this memorial, and where to put it in … Continue reading Wootton Courtenay Village Plan 2023

I've nearly finished this dolls house which is to be sold to raise funds for the Red Cross Pakistan Floods Appeal. Has anyone a spare scrap of pink silky, satiny fabric for Lady Sparkle's boudoir? I need to make pillows for the bed and my original efforts fell off my work table and vanished under … Continue reading Fabric Appeal for Dolls House

Part of the funding for the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service comes from council tax (known as a precept) and business rates. The current council tax charge for the Fire and Rescue Service is £91.79 a year for a Band D household. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is the publicly accountable … Continue reading Fire and Rescue Service Survey

Anti-Slavery Day features in the latest newsletter from the Dunster Benefice. Click here to read it.

The latest newsletter from the Somerset Health and Wellbeing Advisory Network brings updates on local immunisation clinics, a new initiative from SASP which is designed to get people moving, news of the Orange Button scheme to raise awareness of suicide, as well as a colouring competition for children. Click here to read the newsletter in … Continue reading Health and Wellbeing Update

We have a 50 inch flat plasma TV (great picture) that we no longer need. It’s free but a donation to the Air Ambulance would be nice. It’s quite heavy so needs a couple strong guys to move it. Call 01643 841 589. Tony CraddockWills Mead