Monday 9th October Our next 'Thinking Allowed' will be on Monday 9th October, 6.30 for 7pm at the Villagers' Stores. Drinks available from 6.30pm. The theme will be, 'Just because we can, should we?' In this we will be considering the rich and creative world in which we live and exploring whether there are limits … Continue reading Thinking Allowed

The service at All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, on Sunday, 1st October at 9.30am is a communion service from the book of Common Prayer. Next Sunday, 8th October, is Harvest Festival at 6pm. If anyone has any produce that could be used to decorate the church, it would be very gratefully received and will be … Continue reading Church Services

The Board of the Villagers' Stores have issued an update following their AGM on Thursday. Click here to read the update.

This week's newsletter will be the last update from the Dunster Benefice. From this week, Dunster, Timberscombe and Wootton Courtenay will be joining Alcombe to create the Grabbist Hill Benefice. More details can be found in this week's newsletter - click here to read it in full.

Sad news this morning about Bob Shire, who has died on Tuesday 26th September at the age of 102. He had been living in Wootton Courtenay for the best part of 40 years and for much of that time was a very keen member of the Bowls Club. He enjoyed crosswords, still managing to complete … Continue reading Bob Shire

Saturday, 30th Sept - 10.00am-2.00pm ‘Fresh Saturday’ local produce market is held on the last Saturday of each month at Horner Farm. The next one is this Saturday, 30th Sept. It runs from 10am-2pm and features stalls from Horner Farm (meat, and more), Bake Me Crazy (cakes), The Kind Kitchen (bakery), Good Vibe Veg, and … Continue reading Saturday Produce Market

The October issue of Dunkery Tidings will be in the Villagers’ Stores from today, for those who subscribe. Nicky Parnell

For all those interested in coming to the site visit with Forestry England on 5th October at 10am (meeting outside Wootton Courtenay church), you may like to read the Exmoor Forest Plan 2020-2030: click here. Katy Attwater

Harvest Festival - Sunday, 8th October at 6.00pm We are approaching the traditional time of harvest. The full moon on 29th September is known as the Harvest Moon in the Old Farmer's Almanac. Harvest Festival at All Saints' Church, Wootton Courtenay, will be on Sunday, 8th October at 6pm. This year's service will be a … Continue reading Harvest Celebrations

Tonight's Gardening Club lecture is on the topic of eco-friendly gardening. If you enjoy watching the butterflies and bees in your garden, then come along and find out how to provide a safe haven for them all year round. Our speaker, Nigel Cox, has a huge breadth of practical knowledge about sustainable practices in horticulture, … Continue reading Gardening Club Talk Tonight!