We sadly notify you of Joan Burnell’s passing on 5th November 2022. The funeral will take place at 2.00pm on 1st December at Taunton Crematorium. A reception will follow at 4.00pm in Wootton Courtenay Village Hall. Please join Dawn, Jayne and Alison to celebrate Joan's life. Dawn Bigham

Dear Friends, As some of you are aware, we have been looking to move to pastures new and, with both sadness and excitement, the time has now come to say farewell to Wootton Courtenay. During our 11 seasons of trading, we have made many good friends in the village and the community here have been … Continue reading Farewell from John and Jane

There will be a service of Remembrance at All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, at 10.45am on Sunday, November 13th. Everyone welcome. Amanda Elliott

Tuesday 22nd November The next village talk will be presented by Patrick Hoyte, who will give an illustrated talk on History and Photography in The American Civil War. Patrick has had an interest in The American Civil War since studying it for his History O-level: he collects books about it and has seven different biographies … Continue reading Civil War Photography Talk at the Village Hall

Tickets are now on sale for this! As always, we would value your support. Book tickets by following this link to the Regal website. Mary Noble

The latest update from Somerset West and Taunton Council includes news of a free cost-of-living support event, to be held on Tuesday 8th November in Williton. There are also details of the programme of events to mark this year’s annual observation of Remembrance, plus advice on how to stay safe on Bonfire Night. Click here … Continue reading SWT Newsletter

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal is underway! Click here to find out how you can take part by reading the latest newsletter from the Dunster Benefice.

From 7th November 2022, it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers to keep their birds housed and to follow stringent biosecurity measures to protect their flocks. This applies whether keepers have commercial flocks, or just a few birds in a backyard. Link to the housing order:- Department for Environment, Food and Rural … Continue reading Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

Lots of advice is available on vaccinations programmes for Covid, flu and RSV virus in the latest update from the Somerset Health and Wellbeing Advisory Network. There are also links for the Talking Cafe, which takes place at the Beach Hotel in Minehead on Mondays. Click here to read the whole newsletter.

Tuesday 8th November, 6.30 for 7pm in the Villagers' Stores The topic for Thinking Allowed next week will be The Value of Silence. Click here to read Margaret Lovatt's pre-discussion notes on the subject. All are welcome. Andy Giles and Brian Castle