With winter upon us, Somerset residents are being reminded to protect their health and the health of people around them by getting their flu and Covid-19 vaccinations. Covid and flu vaccinations are safe and effective ways to prevent serious illness. If you're 50 and over, a frontline health or social care worker, pregnant, have a … Continue reading Somerset – Make Sure You Get Your Winter Vaccinations

This week's update from Somerset West and Taunton Council contains an important update on the Boundary Commission consultation, as well as information on free parking in the run-up to Christmas, news of the extension of E-scooter trials in Minehead and Taunton, plus advice on how to access help and support over the winter. Click here … Continue reading SWT Newsletter

Saturday 26th November at All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, 10.30am to 1.00pm Find out what’s behind the scenes of your parish church and discover a wealth of social and community history. Refreshments provided. Amanda Elliott

Live opera comes to Dunster in early December. Click here to find out more, in the latest update from the Dunster Benefice.

Dear Villagers, The Pakistan floods disaster hasn’t gone away. Over thirty million people are affected, many with homes and livelihoods swept away. More than 1,700 have lost their lives. Bridges have collapsed and thousands of kilometres of roads have been destroyed. I decided to try and raise some money for the Red Cross Pakistan Floods … Continue reading Fabulous Dolls House For Sale in Aid of Appeal

Saturday December 17th - Doors open at 7.00pm Delayed a year, we will be holding a special Christmas event in the village hall, showing the comedy film Elf. Wear your Elf outfit, Christmas jumper or other Christmas clothing Free bar Hot mulled wine Mince pies and Christmas food Jolly music Come along and have a … Continue reading Christmas Film Event: Elf

Thank you to Patrick Hoyte for sharing with everyone his two great loves, history and photography, in his beautifully illustrated talk on The American Civil War. £146 was raised in the retiring collection for Medecins sans Frontieres, a humanitarian organisation which provides medical assistance to countries affected by war or natural disasters, or those excluded … Continue reading Talk Raises Funds for Medecins Sans Frontieres

I recently took the opportunity to visit the Church to find out the inner workings of the clock-winding procedure. Eddie and Joe took me along to see what goes on, and whilst there I took photos and videos to show everyone else. You can see for yourself the clock, the bells and hear them ring … Continue reading See the Workings of the Church Clock

What is Advent and why is it so important in the church's calendar? It can't just be about chocolate, perfume or even gin behind a numbered cardboard window! If you are interested in a discussion about Advent and its meaning, come along to Skye's Bar at 6.15pm on Tuesday, 6th December. Bishop Brian Castle will … Continue reading Thinking About Advent