We are looking forward to presenting Royal Opera's ballet Sleeping Beauty in the village hall on 13th December. Tickets are now on sale in the shop. Expect exceptional dancing, stunning scenery and beautiful music. Also, we will be offering mulled wine and Christmas refreshments. Wootton Courtenay Theatre Club

As there is an event in the church later on the same morning as the Village Clean Up, we have decided to meet at 9.30am at the church steps. This would enable people to attend both activities. However, if the weather is very wet we will postpone the clean-up to a later date. Roz Griffin

For those new to the village, Wootton Courtenay has, for a number of years, made a donation of Christmas presents for the families being supported by Home-Start West Somerset. This self-funding charity provides pre and post natal classes, toddler and reading groups, support for children with special needs, support groups for Dads new to parenting … Continue reading Home-Start West Somerset Christmas Presents

Monday 12th December The next gathering for Thinking Allowed will be on Monday 12th December, 6.30 for 7pm in the Villagers' Stores. Drinks available from 6.30pm. Please note we are moving back to a Monday. The topic will be 'Christmas - Joy or Struggle?' In order to make our meeting more festive,  contributions of sweet or … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

On Tuesday evening Patrick Hoyte will be presenting his very interesting talk on History and Photography in the American Civil War. Doors open 7.00 for 7.30pm. There will be a licensed bar. Retiring Collection for Medecins Sans Frontieres. Mary Noble

Have you ever wondered what's behind the scenes at All Saints' Church? Who carved the chancel screen? Who was Bishop Chapman and what's his connection to Wootton Courtenay? When was the Church Organ installed? Now is the time to find out! Come and have a look at the hidden treasures and historical records of your … Continue reading Hidden Treasures of Your Parish Church

Tuesday 29th November Wootton Courtenay Village Hall - 7.30pm Roy Cheek: 'Low Maintenance Gardens' Roy started his career in nursery and parks departments before moving into education, where he spent 21 years at Cannington creating a wide range of different gardens, described by one gardening author as ‘the pick of the educational gardens in the … Continue reading Gardening Club Talk

AUTHORISATION FOR THE EXMOOR MOTOR CLUB'S NEIL WESTCOTT TRIAL EVENT, SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 2022 This event takes place annually in various parishes on Exmoor and in Wootton Courtenay. They have a stage below Annicombe. The motorcycles and some side cars will be coming through the village to access the section in the parish. … Continue reading Exmoor Motor Club’s Trial Event Authorisation

Thank you to all who supported the fund through the sale of poppies in the shop. You raised an impressive £133.74 for the British Legion. Much appreciated, Andy Giles

The latest update from Somerset West and Taunton Council is full of useful information on the SCC Highways maintenance programme, as well as events and activities centred on Road Safety Week. There are also the usual key messages from SWT, together with information to access help and support over the winter. Click here to read … Continue reading SWT Newsletter