'Songs of Praise' is at All Saints' Church today, 8th January, at 11am. Amanda Elliott

This week's newsletter from the Dunster Benefice relates how John the Baptist baptised Jesus in the River Jordan. There is also news of a Bath and Wells Diocesan faith event, and details of church services in your local area. Click here to read it in full.

It’s ‘Songs of Praise’ Sunday, the first of the year, on January 8th at 11am in All Saints’ Church. This community-led service is informal and singing is definitely encouraged. Refreshments after the service. Many thanks Amanda Elliott

It has been lovely having the Village Christmas tree up in the middle of the village, but it is now time to take it down and remove the decorations and lights. Could we please have a group to help do this on Friday afternoon about 3pm, meeting at the tree. If you are willing to … Continue reading Village Christmas Tree Dismantling

I have 38 healthy bare root box plants available, 9-12 inches tall. They are heeled in and ready to go. If anyone would like them, I suggest a small donation to All Saints Church. Please email me at ingridpopplewell@gmail.com or call 07545 969698. Ingrid Popplewell

Now is the best time to join the Wootton Courtenay Gardening Club, as you will benefit from a full year's membership from January 2023. The Club hosts a series of interesting talks throughout autumn, winter and spring, and offers garden visits during the summer. It is a friendly club and we welcome new members - … Continue reading Join the Gardening Club

Monday 9th January The first gathering for Thinking Allowed this year will be next Monday 9th January, 6.30 for 7pm in the Villagers' Stores. Drinks available from 6.30pm. The subject, which is very topical, will be, 'New Year Resolutions…or not…' Some notes to initiate the conversation can be found here. Have you made any resolutions? … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

A WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCE IN THE VILLAGE HALL SLEEPING BEAUTY screened from the Royal Opera House Monday 16th January - 6.30 for 7.00pm A perfect antidote for a dark January evening. Come and enjoy a beautiful story, perfect dancing, sublime music and magical scenery. Tickets available from the village shop. Valerie Clapham